Boxing News
Michael Bisping responds after finding a spot on Jake Paul’s “hit list”
Susan Cox - April 15, 2022
Michael Bisping has responded after finding out he has a spot on Jake Paul’s ‘hit list’. Jake Paul has not fought since December of 2021 when he entered the ring with Tyron Woodley, where he won and improved his professional boxing record to 5-0. It seems he is ready to get back to boxing and has released his short list – six names to be exact, one of which he would like to match up with for his next high-profile bout.
Jacare Souza confirms MMA retirement is still ongoing, but is interested in boxing matches with Paulo Costa and Vitor Belfort
Josh Evanoff - April 14, 2022
Jacare Souza has confirmed that his MMA retirement is still ongoing. However, a trip into the squared circle isn’t off the table. The 42-year-old retired from the sport in 2021 following a four-fight losing streak. A technical submission loss to Andre Muniz at UFC 262 saw the middleweight great announce that he was done inside the cage. However, earlier this year, he said that he was going to box instead.
Jake Paul says it's "undeniable" he will fight at least once in the UFC: "Dana seems to be open to it"
Cole Shelton - April 14, 2022
Jake Paul and Dana White have not seen eye-to-eye but the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer believes he will fight in the UFC at least once. Paul is currently an undefeated boxer but has recently hinted at making the transition to MMA. He released training videos of him practicing kicks and has also pointed at his wrestling background from high school. Although many expect him to take an MMA fight in another organization due to the fact White doesn’t like him, Paul says it’s undeniable he will fight in the UFC.
Andy Ruiz Jr. set to face Tyrone Spong at Triller Fight Club event
Harry Kettle - April 14, 2022
Former heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr will return to the ring later this year to take on Tyrone Spong. Regardless of whether you’re a hardcore or casual boxing fan, the name Andy Ruiz Jr will almost certainly ring a bell. The Mexican sensation is best known for his stunning TKO win over Anthony Joshua which, to this day, is regarded as one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight boxing history.
Anderson Silva set for May boxing return, facing Bruno Machado in Dubai
Josh Evanoff - April 7, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva is returning to the boxing ring in May. The 46-year-old was released from the UFC in November 2020 following a three-fight losing streak. Following his release, promotions such as Bellator and ONE Championship shared that they had zero intentions of having Silva fight for them.
Mike Tyson scoffs at Francis Ngannou’s latest UFC fight purse: “That’d be my training expenses”
Harry Kettle - April 7, 2022
Boxing legend Mike Tyson wasn’t impressed upon hearing the fight purse Francis Ngannou received for his UFC 270 win. While a recent knee surgery may keep Francis Ngannou out of action for the rest of the year, there’s every chance he’d still be sitting on the sideline even if he was perfectly healthy.
Logan Paul reveals Paddy Pimblett as ideal UFC opponent: "Paddy can sell"
Josh Evanoff - April 6, 2022
Logan Paul has revealed his ideal opponent for a proposed UFC fight. The YouTuber would like to face Paddy Pimblett. The 27-year-old is currently active in both professional wrestling and boxing. However, he’s teased an MMA fight over the years. Paul was previously an accomplished collegiate wrestler before his days as a social media influencer.
Ryan Garcia says fans should credit Jake Paul for undefeated boxing record: "Most boxers are fighting guys who don't know how to fight anyway"
Josh Evanoff - April 4, 2022
Ryan Garcia seems to believe that a lot of criticism against Jake Paul is unfair. The lightweight contender has given some props to “The Problem Child”. The YouTuber-turned-boxer made his professional debut in January 2020. Since his debut victory over fellow influencer An Eson Gib, Paul has gotten himself to an undefeated 5-0 boxing record.
Francis Ngannou says he'd fight Tyson Fury in a phone booth
Andrew Whitelaw - April 1, 2022
Francis Ngannou is determined to fight Tyson Fury and he doesn’t care how, when or where it gets done. The UFC heavyweight champion is currently set to be sidelined for several months following knee surgery. The Cameroonian has frequently spoken of his desire to compete in boxing. Having been linked to fighting ‘The Gypsy King’ many times in the passed, Ngannou maintains that the fight will be going down at some point.
Chael Sonnen says Jake Paul badly needs Nate Diaz fight next: "His last fight didn't meet expectations on PPV"
Josh Evanoff - March 31, 2022
Chael Sonnen seems to believe that Jake Paul needs Nate Diaz more than the other way around. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has spent the last year or so calling out various UFC fighters. While he’s scored victories inside the ring over Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley, Paul has set his sights on bigger names.
Iranian Hulk says his family disowned him following humiliating staredown with Martyn Ford
Susan Cox - March 31, 2022
The Iranian Hulk is saying his family disowned him following the humiliating staredown with Martyn Ford. The two men have gone viral as a result of their phenomenal physiques and will attempt to prove they can ‘walk the walk’ after ‘talking the talk’. It all came about during a face-to-face special media event in Dubai, a prelude to their upcoming match in London. While promoting their upcoming fight Ford sent the Iranian Hulk flying with a ‘push‘ following an intense face-off.
Jake Shields details what it will take for Nate Diaz to accept a boxing match with Jake Paul
Susan Cox - March 30, 2022
Jake Shields has taken to Twitter to comment on what it would take for Nate Diaz to accept a boxing match with Jake Paul. Jake Paul has taken to social media several times, calling out Nate Diaz and asking him to meet him in the boxing ring.
Jake Paul wants first MMA fight to be against Conor McGregor, vows to KO him in the first
Cole Shelton - March 28, 2022
Jake Paul has said he will take an MMA fight and now he has his opponent in mind. Paul, the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer, has called out Conor McGregor for a boxing match which would be a massive bout. However, the Irishman is under UFC contract so it will not happen anytime soon, but now, Paul says he would take an MMA fight against McGregor, and should he win he wants Dana White to change fighter pay.
Demetrious Johnson blasts Jake Paul for calling out MMA fighters: "F*cking do martial arts"
Josh Evanoff - March 25, 2022
Demetrious Johnson seemingly thinks that Jake Paul should fight in MMA. The YouTuber-turned-boxer has spent the majority of his boxing career calling out MMA fighters. On that front, he’s actually faced two of them in the ring, defeating both Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley. His most recent outing was a knockout victory over ‘The Chosen One’ in December.
Man pulls gun at comedy club, ends up hugging it out with Mike Tyson (Video)
Josh Evanoff - March 24, 2022
Mike Tyson got into a bit of a scare recently. ‘Iron Mike’ recently had a gun pulled on him at a comedy club. However, everything turned out okay after the champion calmed the man down. Tyson, 55, was apparently out enjoying himself on a rooftop comedy club. However, it seems that someone kept trying to interrupt the show by talking to the former champion. Eventually, the talking turned to yelling, and he began challenging Tyson to a fight.
Jake Paul and Jake Shields rip the UFC over Paddy Pimblett’s “embarrassing” payout: “Pimblett getting pimped”
Josh Evanoff - March 23, 2022
Jake Paul and Jake Shields have taken to social media to rip the UFC over Paddy Pimblett’s recent payout. ‘The Baddy’ recently competed at UFC London last weekend. The 27-year-old secured a first-round submission victory over Kazula Vargas. For his efforts, he received a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus and was praised across the MMA landscape. However, he’s since commented on how much he actually made that night.
Eddie Hall reacts following loss to Thor Bjornsson in boxing: “Hopefully there’s a rematch”
Harry Kettle - March 21, 2022
Strongman-turned-boxer Eddie Hall has sent a heartfelt message to his fans after losing to Thor Bjornsson on Saturday night. In what was billed as the heaviest boxing match in history, World’s Strongest Man rivals Eddie Hall and Thor Bjornsson went to war in a chaotic tussle in Dubai. The bout went the full distance with Bjornsson eventually getting his hand raised via unanimous decision, with the judges giving him all but one round of the contest.
Thor Bjornsson defeats Eddie Hall (Highlights)
Christopher Taylor - March 19, 2022
Thor Bjornsson and Eddie Hall collided in a titan heavyweight boxing match today at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in United Arab Emirates. The two strongmen, Hall and Bjornsson, were originally scheduled to clash in September 2021. However, Eddie Hall wound up tearing one of his biceps, forcing the fight to be postponed by six months.