Boxing News

Chris Taylor - November 9, 2019

Undefeated heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury created quite the buzz on social media earlier today after a video surfaced of him smashing pads with UFC middleweight Darren Till. Fury recently revealed his intentions to eventually transition to mixed martial arts during his response to a callout from UFC heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou.

Cole Shelton - November 8, 2019

The rivalry between YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI goes beyond them. The two fought in an amateur boxing match last summer where they fought to a draw. Since then, the feud has only gotten worse and on Nov. 9 they will become professionals as they will headline a show at the Staples Center. The card is presented by Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.

Cole Shelton - November 7, 2019

Daniel Cormier is enlisting former WBU, IBF, IBA, and lineal heavyweight champion, George Foreman for his upcoming fight camp. Cormier took to Instagram to share a picture between him and the boxing legend saying he will work with him before the Stipe Miocic trilogy bout.

Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019

Last night, Francis Ngannou announced that boxing legend Mike Tyson had agreed to train him for a potential boxing showdown with Tyson Fury. Spoke with Mike Tyson and he agreed to train me for when I fight @Tyson_Fury in the Ring. Don’t be scared Fury. You called me out and now you'll have to live with it. #WakandaForever #UNCROWNEDKING

Tom Taylor - November 6, 2019

Deontay Wilder recently claimed that Tyson Fury, who he battled to a controversial draw in late 2018, is afraid of a rematch with him. It didn’t take long for Fury to respond — and he didn’t hold back.

Cole Shelton - November 4, 2019

After Jorge Masvidal beat Nate Diaz at UFC 244, he had an interesting callout at the post-fight press conference in the form of boxing champion Canelo Alvarez. He said it is a fight he wants. On, Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Masvidal backed those claims even more.

Tom Taylor - November 4, 2019

Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury recently made headlines by teasing a move to MMA — perhaps even with the aid of UFC star Conor McGregor. Speaking to iFL TV more recently, Fury once again discussed a transition to MMA, confirming that he’s received a training offer from McGregor as well as heavyweight legend Frank Mir, and encouraging UFC President Dana White to call him.

Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019

Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez picked up a stunning knockout victory over Sergey Kovalev during the pair’s light heavyweight superfight on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Alvarez moved up in weight to take on Kovalev in a highly-anticipated light heavyweight matchup against Kovalev. The two met at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in what was a huge fight streamed lived on DAZN.

Tom Taylor - October 31, 2019

Not longer after Brock Lesnar made quick work of former UFC heavyweight champ Cain Velasquez at WWE Crown Jewel, another decorated combat sports champion took to the ring: lineal heavyweight boxing champ Tyson Fury. Fury was matched up with the hulking Braun Strowman, and despite taking some licks early, wound up winning in exciting fashion. The end came when he blasted Strowman out of the ring with a right hand and won via count out.

Tom Taylor - October 28, 2019

Over the last few years, undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has stepped into the boxing ring with mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor and kickboxing wunderkind Tenshin Nasukawa, stopping both. After answering calls to fight these other combat sports athletes, he’s now being called out by a figure from well outside the combat sports bubble: Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. Ma made his callout of Mayweather in a video posted to Manny Pacquiao’s Instagram account. Pacquiao, who has shared the ring with Mayweather before, also called for a fight with Mayweather.

Harry Kettle - October 28, 2019

Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has teased the idea of working with Conor McGregor ahead of a potential switch over to mixed martial arts. Fury, who has defeated Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin in 2019 to take his record to 29-0-1, is considered to be one of the busiest men in combat sports right now. The Englishman has been filming a reality TV show, is set to face Deontay Wilder in a 2020 rematch, and will be making his WWE debut at Crown Jewel later this week when he faces Braun Strowman in Saudi Arabia.

Harry Kettle - October 22, 2019

Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya is being sued for an alleged sexual assault & battery incident. TMZ Sports is reporting that a woman is filing the lawsuit under the alias of “Jane Doe” in order to protect her identity, with the timeline dating back to 2016 when she first met the former boxing champion. The incident in question, however, occurred in November 2017 when she was invited to De La Hoya’s then-new home in Pasadena, California.

Natasha Hooper - October 18, 2019

British boxer Tyson Fury is set to make some serious cash in his pro wrestling match in Saudi Arabia on October 31. The former heavyweight champion last fought Otto Wallin in September. He took home the victory but received a nasty gash above his eye which he is still healing from. He was set to return to the boxing ring in a rematch against Deontay Wilder, however, the exciting prospect of a WWE show could put his boxing return on hold.

Cole Shelton - October 17, 2019

Former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi made his way into the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) ring earlier this year. There, he took on former UFC fighter, Artem Lobov in the main event of BKFC 6. The fight was set to end the rivalry between the two. The two camps have not gotten along since the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather fight, when Malignaggi briefly worked as one of the Irishman’s training partners.

Natasha Hooper - October 17, 2019

Justin Gaethje gets MMA advice from some of the best in the business, but who better to get boxing tips from then the legend, Mike Tyson. “Iron Mike” posted a video on his Twitter, showing the ropes to fighters, Justin Gaethje and Ottman Azaitar.

Tom Taylor - October 16, 2019

The death of 27-year-old professional boxer Patrick Day, which was the result of a brain injury sustained in a recent boxing match, has sent a shockwave through the combat sports world. All over social media, professional boxers, mixed martial artists and combat sports personalities have been mourning his passing.

Harry Kettle - October 16, 2019

Paulie Malignaggi has mocked Conor McGregor’s boxing ability after being questioned about the Irishman’s future in the sport. Malignaggi, who is riding a bare knuckle boxing defeat to McGregor’s close friend Artem Lobov, has been attempting to secure a fight with the MMA superstar for a few years now. Their feud dates back all the way to the build-up for Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr., which is still known for being the most lucrative fight in combat sports history.

Tom Taylor - October 15, 2019

At 16 years old, Cody Crowley traveled to Las Vegas and snuck into the World MMA Awards. In the midst of all the excitement and fanfare, the young boxer met UFC President Dana White. Crowley didn’t just pose for a picture with the UFC boss, he pitched him on a TV show.