Boxing News
Floyd Mayweather admits he 'didn’t really train' for Conor McGregor fight
Natasha Hooper - February 17, 2020
A boxing rematch between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather could be in the cards in 2020. Since making a statement return to the UFC against Donald Cerrone, McGregor has been dropping hints about his next move. Whilst a Jorge Masvidal matchup could be on the horizon, the Irishman could also be inching closer to a boxing return.
Tyson Fury has been doing a lot of oral sex to prepare for Deontay Wilder rematch
Chris Taylor - February 15, 2020
Tyson Fury is doing anything he can to gain an edge over Deontay Wilder before their highly anticipated heavyweight rematch. ‘The Gypsy King‘ recently told reporters that he is masturbating at least seven times a day in an effort to boost his testosterone and strengthen his wrists.
Manny Robles discusses Andy Ruiz Jr. split: ‘He doesn’t listen to anybody’
Natasha Hooper - February 12, 2020
Andy Ruiz Jr’s former trainer Manny Robles reveals the reason for his split from the former unified heavyweight champion and his disastrous training camp. The Mexican fighter skyrocketed to stardom after beating Anthony Joshua by TKO in round 7 of their June 2019 bout. However, with great fame comes great responsibility, which Ruiz Jr quickly learned. The boxers rematched 6 months later, but the distractions of nice cars and hard-partying took a toll on the champion. He was outpointed and outboxed by the British fighter, eventually succumbing to a unanimous decision loss.
Manny Pacquiao signs with Paradigm, Conor McGregor reacts
Natasha Hooper - February 12, 2020
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has signed to Conor McGregor’s management firm, Paradigm Sports Management. Paradigm announced in a press release on Tuesday that they will officially be representing the boxer for “commercial and competitive endeavors.”
Floyd Mayweather accused of assault, but never put his hands on the accuser
Natasha Hooper - February 4, 2020
A police report filed in Miami accused Floyd Mayweather of assault at a Miami hotel. However, all parties have agreed that Mayweather never put his hands on the accuser. On February 1, the day before the Super Bowl, 32-year old Ricco Kimborough claimed he recognized Floyd Mayweather who was standing at the valet stand with his security team at the Fontainebleau Hilton at around 8.30 am.
VIDEO | Former UFC fighter Clay Collard gets into wild boxing brawl
Adam D Martin - February 2, 2020
Former UFC featherweight Clay Collard picked up a big upset win over top prospect Ray Guajardo in a wild boxing brawl on FS1. Collard previously fought in the UFC from 2014 to 2015, going 1-3 with a win over Alex White and losses to Max Holloway, Gabriel Benitez and Tiago Trator. He still competes in mixed martial arts but in 2017 made his pro boxing debut and has gone 6-2-3 since then.
VIDEO | Gervonta Davis gets physical with woman in public
Chris Taylor - February 1, 2020
A video that appears to show professional boxer Gervonta Davis getting physical with a women in public has gone viral on the internet. For those unfamiliar, the Maryland-born fighter, Davis (25-years-old), is undefeated in his professional career boasting a record of 23-0. He is a two-weight world champion following his most recent TKO victory over Yuriorkis Gamboa in which he captured the vacant WBA lightweight title.
Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev targeted for Unified Heavyweight Championship fight
Harry Kettle - January 31, 2020
Anthony Joshua and Kubrat Pulev have reportedly struck a deal that will see the two square off in a Unified Heavyweight Championship fight later this year. Joshua is coming off the back of his win over Andy Ruiz Jr. which saw him recapture the IBF, WBA & WBO titles. With Deontay Wilder having his hands full with Tyson Fury in late February, “AJ” looks set to step back inside the ring and stay active.
Bob Arum believes Terence Crawford could 'pin' Conor McGregor in an MMA bout
Harry Kettle - January 29, 2020
Boxing promoter Bob Arum has said that he believes Terence Crawford could “pin” Conor McGregor in a mixed martial arts bout. Arum has always been a thorn in the side of MMA fans, many of whom believe he doesn’t really understand the sport in any way, shape or form.
Tyson Fury excited for Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather rematch
Adam Martin - January 20, 2020
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury says that he is excited for a potential boxing rematch between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. McGregor defeated Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246 and now the race is on to be his next opponent. The sportsbooks favor Jorge Masvidal to get the next crack at McGregor but fighters such as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, Nate Diaz and Kamaru Usman are all possibilities as well for McGregor’s next MMA fight.
Floyd Mayweather teases fights with Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov following UFC 246
Adam D Martin - January 19, 2020
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather took to social media last night after UFC 246 to tease fights against both Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov in 2020. Mayweather always tries to insert himself into the news even when he’s not the one competing. On Saturday, McGregor returned to the Octagon after a 14-month layoff to knock out Donald Cerrone in the main event of UFC 246. Following the event, Mayweather teased a fight against McGregor and one against Nurmagomedov.
Team Mayweather sends a warning to Conor McGregor ahead of UFC 246
Chris Taylor - January 18, 2020
Team Mayweather has sent former adversary Conor McGregor a warning ahead of his UFC 246 bout with Donald Cerrone. McGregor and Mayweather faced off in a blockbuster boxing match back in August of 2016, with ‘Money May’ emerging victorious by tenth round TKO.
Conor McGregor refutes speaking to Tyson Fury, but willing to 'educate' him
Tom Taylor - January 15, 2020
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury has recently been hinting at a move to MMA, and even claimed that he has discussed training with UFC star Conor McGregor. McGregor, however, says he’s never spoken to Fury in his life. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t admire and respect the boxer.
Deontay Wilder eyes UFC fight, says he'd 'end a life' inside the Octagon
Cole Shelton - January 15, 2020
Deontay Wilder believes he’d “end a life” if he was to fight in the UFC. Wilder, who is seemingly at the top of the boxing world, is set for his highly-anticipated rematch against Tyson Fury in February. Yet he is still looking at crossing over to MMA down the line.
Conor McGregor wants to box Floyd Mayweather again: 'I know I beat Floyd if we rematch'
Cole Shelton - January 14, 2020
Conor McGregor is looking to rematch Floyd Mayweather. The two fought back in the summer of 2017 in one of the most hyped combat sports fights of all-time. It paired the biggest MMA star against the biggest boxing star, in the boxing ring where, in the end, it was Mayweather who got the job done.
Tyson Fury explains how he keeps his ‘testosterone pumping’ ahead of Deontay Wilder rematch
Adam Martin - January 14, 2020
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury said he’s masturbating seven times a day in order to keep his testosterone pumping ahead of the Deontay Wilder rematch. Yes, you read that correctly.
Conor McGregor says there has been talks about boxing Manny Pacquiao
Cole Shelton - January 13, 2020
Promoter: Claressa Shields 'is carrying the sport of women’s boxing on her shoulders'
Cole Shelton - January 9, 2020
Claressa Shields is looking to make history on Jan. 10 when she battles Ivana Habazin for the vacant WBC and WBO light middleweight titles. Should she win, the two-time Olympic gold medalist would become a three-weight world champion. Not only would Shields become a three-weight world champion like Canelo Alvarez, Vasyl Lomachenko, Bud Crawford, Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao among others, but she would be the fastest to do so. This is only Shields’ 10th professional fight.
Promoter: Claressa Shields vs. Amanda Nunes 'would be the biggest women’s sporting event of all time'
Cole Shelton - January 8, 2020
Claressa Shields has made it known that she wants to fight Amanda Nunes in MMA and in boxing. If it happens, Shields’ promoter in Dmitriy Salita believes it would be the biggest women’s sporting event of all time. Shields is set to fight on Jan. 10 against Ivana Habazin. If she wins, she would become a three-weight champion.