Boxing News
Kamaru Usman laughs off potential Jake Paul fight: "I fight real fighters"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2022
Kamaru Usman has laughed off a potential Jake Paul boxing match. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ is currently looking to return this summer against Leon Edwards. However, he’s also targeted a bout with boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez in September.
Tyson Fury admits banter with Conor McGregor was a bit of a publicity stunt: “Only beef we would have is me eating him in a beef sandwich”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2022
Tyson Fury is admitting that the banter between himself and Conor McGregor was a bit of a publicity stunt. Tyson Fury (31-0 MMA) is set to fight Dillian Whyte (28-2 MMA) at Wembley Stadium in London, England on Saturday, April 23, 2022.
Chael Sonnen says he’s never witnessed a sporting event lied about more than Conor McGregor vs Floyd Mayweather: “I got my mother’s ticket the day of the fight”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2022
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has given his thoughts on the “lie” that he says Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor was. Back in summer 2017, sports fans were treated to one of the biggest crossover events of all-time as Floyd Mayweather went toe to toe with Conor McGregor in a mammoth boxing showdown. The master technician Mayweather squared off against McGregor who was easily the biggest star in mixed martial arts – and still is to this day.
Kamaru Usman aiming for September boxing match against Canelo Alvarez: "I will stop him"
Josh Evanoff - March 3, 2022
Kamaru Usman has laid out his game plan for 2022. The UFC welterweight champion would like to face Leon Edwards in July, then Canelo Alvarez in September. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ was last seen in the cage at UFC 268 in November. He added to his legacy by scoring his second victory over Colby Covington, this time by unanimous decision. He’s since decided to take some time off and get surgery on his hand.
Oleksandr Usyk dismisses talk of a rematch with Anthony Joshua: “My country and my honor are more important to me than a championship belt”
Susan Cox - March 3, 2022
Oleksandr Usyk, 35, is a Ukrainian professional boxer and world champion in two weight classes. Usyk last competed in September of 2021, where he defeated Anthony Joshua in a stunning upset to claim the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles. The powerful heavyweight champion is focussed on his country of Ukraine and not his boxing titles at this time.
Nate Diaz responds to Logan Paul’s suggestion that he fight his brother Jake: "How about I beat ur ass instead"
Harry Kettle - March 3, 2022
Nate Diaz has dared Logan Paul to step in the ring with him after Logan suggested Diaz should take on his brother Jake. While Logan Paul is best known for his success on YouTube, his appearances on WWE television and a few notable controversies, he’s also spent some time in the boxing ring. In many ways he was one of the catalysts behind the rise of this sub-genre as a result of his two-fight series with KSI, with both contests gaining big mainstream attention.
Despite Tyson Fury's retirement proclamation, he still intends to fight Francis Ngannou in 2023: "I'll be ready to do crossover fights"
Josh Evanoff - March 2, 2022
Tyson Fury recently noted that he’s going to retire from boxing after his fight with Dillian Whyte. ‘The Gyspy King’ is now deciding to clarify that stance a little bit. He’s still looking for a crossover bout with Francis Ngannou. The WBC heavyweight champion is set to face ‘The Body Snatcher’ next month in Wembley Stadium. At yesterday’s inaugural press conference for the event, Tyson Fury said that he’s going to retire post-fight. He explained that he’s got enough money and that he’s only getting older.
Tyson Fury announces he will retire after Dillian Whyte fight
Cole Shelton - March 1, 2022
Tyson Fury says he will retire following his fight against Dillian Whyte. Fury is set to defend his WBC and The Rings heavyweight titles against Whyte on April 23 in the UK. Many expected this to be a tune-up fight for a title unification bout against the winner of Oleksandr Usyk vs. Anthony Joshua. However, in the media scrum after his press conference to hype the Whyte fight, he announced this will be his final fight.
Vasyl Lomachenko the latest boxer to take up arms for the Ukraine against Russia
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2022
Vasyl Lomachenko has become the latest Ukrainian boxer to take up arms and help defend his country against Russia. The last week has been an incredibly difficult one for the nation of Ukraine following the decision of Vladimir Putin to invade their neighbours. The resistance has been strong from soldiers and citizens alike but as the crisis continues to worsen, nobody knows what direction it’s going to go in next.
Martyn Ford sends The Iranian Hulk flying with a push following intense face-off (Video)
Harry Kettle - February 28, 2022
Martyn Ford and Sajjad Gharibi, better known as The Iranian Hulk, finally met in an intense Dubai face-off recently. The era of celebrity boxing is still ongoing with a parade of familiar faces, as well as larger than life figures, all continuing to take part in these fascinating contests. Some of them wind up making a mockery of the sport in the eyes of many, whereas others are viewed as “better than expected” success stories, more often than not because of fan interest as well as the fighters involved actually taking their training seriously.
Ukraine’s heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk sends a powerful message to Vladimir Putin
Chris Taylor - February 26, 2022
Ukraine’s boxing heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has sent a desperate plea to Vladimir Putin requesting that he “Stop this war!”. Usyk (19-0 Boxing) was in Sheffield, England, earlier this week to promote the release of the new boxing game eSports Boxing Club.
Conor McGregor scoffs at 'Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2' but won't rule out a future bout with the YouTuber
Chris Taylor - February 26, 2022
Conor McGregor scoffs at ‘Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley 2’ but won’t rule out a future bout with the YouTuber. McGregor (22-6 MMA) was in attendance at last night’s Bellator 275 event in Dublin to support his SBG teammates Sinead Kavanagh and Lee Hammond. While there, the Irish star had a chat with ‘The Mirror‘ where he was asked to comment on Jake Paul.
Triller joins forces with BKFC acquiring majority stake in the organization
Harry Kettle - February 24, 2022
BKFC founder David Feldman has confirmed that Triller has officially acquired a majority stake in his organization. While it may not exactly be everyone’s cup of tea, BKFC has served as an important combat sports alternative in the last few years through their bare-knuckle boxing style. The likes of Paige VanZant, Chad Mendes, Mike Perry, Paulie Malignaggi and more have all entered the ring for the promotion, amongst a variety of other recognisable names from the landscape of boxing and mixed martial arts.
Israel Adesanya explains how Jake Paul assisted in securing his new UFC contract
Harry Kettle - February 24, 2022
UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has explained the role Jake Paul has played in the discussion regarding fighter pay. It was recently announced that Israel Adesanya has signed a new contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. The lucrative new deal is set to make him one of the highest-paid earners in the promotion, which should come as no surprise given his position as one of the pound-for-pound best fighters in the sport.
Gennady Golovkin confirms previous results against Canelo Alvarez left him sour: “To see people were able to get away with this fraud”
Cole Shelton - February 17, 2022
Gennady Golovkin still looks back at his two fights against Canelo Alvarez with disappointment. Golovkin and Alvarez first squared off in September of 2017, where they fought to a draw in a fight many thought “GGG” won. A year later, nearly to the exact day, Gennady and Canelo would have their highly anticipated rematch. This time around, it was Alvarez winning by majority decision. It was another close fight where many pundits again believed that Golovkin should’ve got his hand raised.
Floyd Mayweather responds to Logan Paul lawsuit: "Be happy with the biggest payday you ever got in your life"
Josh Evanoff - February 15, 2022
Floyd Mayweather has responded to Logan Paul’s accusation that he hasn’t been paid from their June 2021 boxing match. The pair notably had a high-profile exhibition bout last year. Against all odds, the YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul was able to make it to the end of the eight-round contest. ‘The Maverick’ slowed the bout down with the clinch, and the former champion had issues getting much offense off. The fight was a no-contest, due to there being no judges on hand for the fight.
Jake Paul calls upon Conor McGregor to step up for his fellow UFC fighters: “When you gonna start playing your part”
Susan Cox - February 14, 2022
Jake Paul has called upon Conor McGregor to step up and help make some changes for his fellow UFC fighters. McGregor recently took to Twitter to send kudos to his his management agency while also congratulating Israel Adesanya on his title win at UFC 271 this past weekend.
Conor McGregor slams Tyson Fury as online feud continues: "Wipe his arse with your tongue bro you missed a spot"
Christopher Taylor - February 13, 2022
The online feud between Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury continued this afternoon with the Irishman unloading on ‘The Gypsy King’. The beef began after Fury complimented former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in a post earlier this month. McGregor, who has a bitter and storied rivalry with Khabib, blasted Tyson for his gesture.