Boxing News
Joe Rogan explains why he would like to see Kamaru Usman box Canelo Alvarez
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2022
Joe Rogan wants to see Kamaru Usman get the chance to box Canelo Alvarez. Usman has made it clear he wants to box Alvarez as the two are atop the pound-for-pound rankings in their respective sports. However, many have criticized the fight as Alvarez is a dominant boxer while Usman is known for his wrestling. Even with that, UFC commentator Joe Rogan still hopes the fight gets booked so the welterweight champ can get a big payday.
Michael Bisping shoots down Jake Paul contract confirmation, tells him to fight Anderson Silva: "I wouldn't give you the steam off of my piss"
Josh Evanoff - April 21, 2022
Former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping is seemingly done playing with Jake Paul. Over the last week, the two combat sports stars have been going back and forth on Twitter. After ‘The Problem Child’ said that he was looking to fight Bisping in the future, The Brit began going at him on Twitter. Thus sparking the feud between the two.
Jake Paul opens as sizeable favorite over Michael Bisping in potential boxing match
Cole Shelton - April 21, 2022
Jake Paul has opened as the betting favorite to beat Michael Bisping in a potential boxing match. Recently, Paul and Bisping have taken shots at one another as the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer called him out. The former UFC champion and Hall of Famer expressed some interest but the only hesitation is him getting licensed due to his eye.
Video | Mike Tyson punches a man multiple times while on an airplane
Susan Cox - April 21, 2022
It has been reported by ‘TMZ’ that Mike Tyson was seen punching a man in the face multiple times on a flight last evening. Apparently Tyson was aboard a JetBlue flight which was bound from San Fransisco to Florida.
Tyson Fury confirms Saturday’s fight against Dillian Whyte is his "final farewell": "I’ve got nothing to prove to anybody"
Cole Shelton - April 20, 2022
Tyson Fury is sticking to his word that Saturday will be the final time he steps into the ring as a professional boxer. Fury is set to defend his WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles in the main event of a sold-out Wembley Stadium in England against fellow Brit Dillian Whyte. It’s not the Anthony Joshua megafight many fans wanted to see but the hope was that fight would happen next.
Scott Coker shares the competition level he would put Logan and Jake Paul up against in Bellator: “Somebody ranked in the top 10 or maybe towards 8 or 9”
Susan Cox - April 20, 2022
Scott Coker, 59, the current President of Bellator, has indicated what competition level he would put Logan and Jake Paul up against should they join his promotion. The two brothers, Jake and Logan have both entertained the possibility of moving to the MMA after a few more fights in the boxing ring.
Michael Bisping scoffs at Jake Paul’s recent callouts: “At this rate, the next person he boxes is gonna be the old guy that Conor McGregor punched”
Harry Kettle - April 20, 2022
Former UFC champion Michael Bisping has taken a shot at Jake Paul following some of his recent boxing callouts. Ever since Paul listed him as a potential opponent in a future boxing match, Bisping has been more than happy to go back and forth with the YouTuber-turned-boxer on social media. “The Count” has been retired for four years now following his run in mixed martial arts but if the money is right, there’s every chance he could take Paul up on his challenge.
Daniel Cormier shoots down proposed Jake Paul vs. Michael Bisping boxing match: "Fight Anderson Silva instead"
Josh Evanoff - April 19, 2022
Daniel Cormier doesn’t seem to be a fan of the proposed Jake Paul vs. Michael Bisping boxing match. ‘DC’ thinks the YouTuber should fight Anderson Silva instead. The last week has been full of trash talk from both ‘The Count’ and ‘The Problem Child’. While the two have discussed a showdown in the past, the feud became reignited when Paul said he would like to fight Bisping in a recent interview.
Mike Tyson reveals a DMT Toad inspired his boxing comeback: “The toad said you gotta do this, you have to do it”
Harry Kettle - April 19, 2022
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has revealed that an interaction with a DMT toad inspired his most recent comeback. When you put Mike Tyson and Joe Rogan together on a podcast, there’s a pretty good chance we’re going to hear some wacky stories come to the surface.
Michael Bisping confirms seriousness in facing Jake Paul: "I don't see him as a threat"
Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2022
Michael Bisping has confirmed that he has a serious interest in facing Jake Paul in boxing. The former UFC middleweight champion retired from MMA in 2018 due to eye issues. He later revealed that he’s entirely blind in one eye, and later had issues in his other one. The latter of which forced him to hang up the gloves.
Conor Benn remains undefeated after second-round TKO victory over Chris van Heerden (Video)
Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022
Conor Benn continues to handle business inside the ring. Benn was in action this past Saturday (April 16) against Chris van Heerden. The action took place inside Manchester Arena. This one didn’t last long as Benn stopped van Heerden in the second round. With the victory, Benn’s pro boxing record is now 21-0 and he’s moving closer to fighting elite talent.
Terence Crawford reacts after Errol Spence Jr. TKO’s Yordenis Ugas in Texas
Fernando Quiles - April 17, 2022
Could we finally be on the verge of witnessing Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence Jr.? Spence was in action this past Saturday night (April 16). He was hoping to add the WBA Welterweight Title to his mantle. In the process, he put his IBF and WBC gold up for grabs. Ultimately, Spence defeated Yordenis Ugas via 10th-round TKO.
Jake Paul says he owes his life to boxing: "I would be in jail or probably dead somewhere without it"
Josh Evanoff - April 15, 2022
Jake Paul has revealed that he believes boxing saved his life. The YouTuber-turned-boxer began training in 2018, scoring an amateur victory over Deji. Over the next few years, he would become one of the most talked-about names in the sport.
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.
Jake Paul beats boxing champions right now, says Oscar De La Hoya
Cole Shelton - April 12, 2022
Oscar De La Hoya believes Jake Paul is the real deal. Paul is currently 5-0 as a pro boxer and coming off a highlight-reel KO win over Tyron Woodley back in December. He has said he will be returning in August but the opponent is unknown. Although many have been critical about Paul and his boxing career, De La Hoya says ‘The Problem Child’ is legit and could beat champions right now.
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.