Boxing News
‘Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley 2’ Fight Card and Start Times
Harry Kettle - December 13, 2021
This Saturday night, Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley will meet inside the squared circle in a short-notice boxing rematch. On August 29 of this year, Jake Paul beat Tyron Woodley via split decision to maintain his unbeaten pro boxing record at the expense of the former UFC welterweight champion. On December 18, he was initially scheduled to take on Tommy Fury down in Tampa, Florida.
Dana White urges fans not to believe the ‘BS’ about fighter pay: “Most UFC fighters make more than boxers”
Susan Cox - December 10, 2021
The issue of fighter pay has been a hot topic the past two years with Dana White and the UFC being subject to much criticism. Fans have bared witness to numerous fighters pleading with UFC officials for a performance bonus following their respective wins over the years.
John Fury claims “a complete idiot in the gym” is responsible for Tommy’s injury
Susan Cox - December 9, 2021
John Fury claims “a complete idiot in the gym” is responsible for Tommy having to pullout of his fight with Jake Paul. Tommy Fury (7-0) and Jake Paul (4-0) were set to collide in a highly anticipated boxing match on December 18th. However, the Englishman suffered a broken rib in training and was forced to withdraw from the contest.
Bob Arum on the ‘amateur pedigree’ of Jake Paul: “I'm inclined to believe that an experienced fighter in his weight class will demolish him”
Susan Cox - December 9, 2021
Boxing promoter Bob Arum has shared his thoughts on Jake Paul and how the YouTuber would fare against a experienced fighter. Paul (4-0) is set to rematch former UFC champion Tyron Woodley (0-1) in his next fight on December 18 in Tampa Bay, this after his original opponent Tommy Fury was forced to withdraw from the event due to injury (more on that here).
Deontay Wilder hints at possible retirement two months after KO loss to Tyson Fury: 'I have accomplished all my goals in this sport'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Deontay Wilder is pondering his fighting future. Wilder last fought back in October in his trilogy fight against Tyson Fury for the heavyweight title. It was a back-and-forth fight as both men got dropped but in the end, it was Fury winning by 11th-round KO.
Tyron Woodley vows to put Jake Paul 'to sleep' in their rematch: 'I’m ready to f*****g go'
Cole Shelton - December 8, 2021
Tyron Woodley is as confident as ever heading into his boxing fight rematch with Jake Paul. Woodley, who lost by split decision back in August, agreed to rematch Paul on just 12 days’ notice. Although it is a short notice fight, Woodley says he has been training for months as he thought something may happen and he would get the rematch.
George Kambosos Jr. plans to train MMA with Alex Volkanovski: “You might see me make my UFC debut in the near future”
Harry Kettle - December 8, 2021
Boxing star George Kambosos Jr. has teased the idea of training in mixed martial arts with UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski. Less than two weeks ago, George Kambosos Jr. shocked the boxing world when he defeated Teofimo Lopez to capture the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles. It was the kind of win that changed everything we thought we knew about the weight class, even though the champion himself probably felt like this was a long time coming.
Holly Holm among 2022 boxing Hall of Fame inductees
Cole Shelton - December 7, 2021
Holly Holm will be going into the boxing Hall of Fame. It was revealed on Tuesday that the former UFC bantamweight champion is among the five fighters apart of the 2022 class. Of course, Holm was known for her boxing career before transitioning to MMA.
Ryan Garcia slams Floyd Mayweather for lying about fight offers: “I know you like to beat on ‘pretty girls’ but this one going to beat your ass back”
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2021
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has slammed Floyd Mayweather and Gervonta Davis as the build to a potential fight between Garcia and Davis continues. Last Saturday night, Gervonta Davis took his pro boxing record to 26-0 with a hard-fought win over Isaac Cruz. In the immediate aftermath of his triumph, Ryan Garcia took to social media to call Davis out and claim that he wasn’t fighting elite-level opposition.
Logan Paul roasts Tommy Fury for pulling out of fight with his brother Jake
Harry Kettle - December 7, 2021
Logan Paul has mocked Tommy Fury for pulling out of his scheduled boxing showdown with Jake Paul due to injury. It was announced at the start of the week that the highly anticipated fight between Tommy Fury and Jake Paul would not be going ahead. Fury reportedly sustained an injury in training and because of that, it wasn’t feasible for the two to meet on December 18 as previously planned.
Jake Paul scoffs at ‘no knockout clause’ rumor, implements $500k bonus to Tyron Woodley for rematch
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021
Jake Paul has made it clear there is nothing in the contracts saying his opponent can’t knock him out. Back in August, Tyron Woodley rocked Paul badly but didn’t throw anything of substance after that to finish the job. To no surprise, after the fight, Dillon Danis claimed Woodley had a no knockout rule in his contract which Paul says is not true. Instead, he offered Woodley a $500k bonus if he does knock him out in their rematch on December 18.
Jake Paul opens as sizeable favorite over Tyron Woodley ahead of December 18 rematch
Cole Shelton - December 6, 2021
Jake Paul has opened as the betting favorite over Tyron Woodley. Paul was originally supposed to box Tommy Fury in the main event of the Showtime boxing pay-per-view on December 18 in Tampa, Florida. Unfortnately, on Monday it was revealed Fury was forced out of the fight due to an injury. Shortly thereafter, it was revealed Paul would be rematching Woodley, who took the fight on 12 days’ notice.
Tyron Woodley reacts after booking boxing rematch with Jake Paul
Susan Cox - December 6, 2021
Tyron Woodley has reacted after finally booking his much desired rematch with Jake Paul. Yes, after eventually getting the “I love Jake Paul” tattoo, Woodley now has his coveted rematch scheduled with Paul.
Tommy Fury forced out of fight with Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley steps in
Susan Cox - December 6, 2021
Tyron Woodley will get the chance to settle the score with Jake Paul, this after Tommy Fury was forced to withdraw from his fight with boxings “problem child”. Woodley (0-1) and Paul (4-0) originally collided back in August, with Jake emerging victorious by way of a split decision.
Khamzat Chimaev explains why he refused to go on the Hotboxin’ podcast with Mike Tyson: “I don’t like what all happened with him”
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2021
UFC star Khamzat Chimaev has explained why he rejected the offer of going on Mike Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast. It’s safe to say that throughout his time in combat sports, Mike Tyson has been a polarising figure. From his stint in jail to some of his actions in boxing itself, he’s been on a rollercoaster ride that has left him with many critics to go alongside his large fanbase.
Ryan Garcia trashes Tank Davis following his win over Isaac Cruz: “Gervonta gets away with fighting C level fighters, out of all the lightweights he’s the weakest!”
Harry Kettle - December 6, 2021
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has taken a shot at Gervonta “Tank” Davis in the wake of the latter’s win over the weekend. There are many fans and pundits out there who believe we could be on our way to a new golden era in professional boxing. Across a variety of weight classes there are new names and faces rising up through the ranks, with Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis serving as two prime examples of that.
Pros react after Gervonta Davis defeats Isaac Cruz
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Gervonta Davis was looking to keep his perfect record intact while inching closer to a world title shot when he squared off with Isaac Cruz. Davis (26-0) put his WBA lightweight title on the line against Cruz (22-2-1) this evening in Los Angeles.
Gervonta Davis defeats Isaac Cruz (Highlights)
Christopher Taylor - December 5, 2021
Gervonta Davis looks to keep his perfect record intact while inching closer to a world title shot when he squares off with Isaac Cruz. Davis (25-0) will put his WBA lightweight title on the line against Cruz (21-1-1) this evening in Los Angeles. If he can emerge victorious it is expected that ‘Tank’ will fight either Ryan Garica, Devin Haney, Geroge Kambosos Jr. or Teofimo Lopez in his next bout.