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UFC commentator argues Jon Jones has "already pushed himself beyond" Floyd Mayweather
BJ Penn Staff - December 4, 2024
Jon Jones has already achieve more as a professional fighter than boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., according to UFC commentator Jon Anik. Anik, who provides play-by-play on the majority of UFC broadcasts, discussed Jones’ legacy in a recent interview with MMA Junkie. He compared the MMA star to Mayweather and Joe Calzaghe, both of whom retired with undefeated records.
WATCH | Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury meet again in movie-style trailer to promote upcoming rematch
Josh Evanoff - December 2, 2024
The rematch between boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has received the movie treatment. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently set to meet in a rematch in Saudi Arabia later this month. Just months removed from their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet for WBA (Super), WBO, IBO, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight gold. For those unaware, their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender.
REPORT | 48-year-old Wladimir Klitschko in talks for boxing return, hopes to become oldest heavyweight champion
Josh Evanoff - November 29, 2024
Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko is reportedly in talks for a return. The 48-year-old hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring since April 2017. That night, Wladimir Klitschko faced off against a young Anthony Joshua, with vacant IBF, WBA (Super), and IBO heavyweight gold on the line. The Ukrainian was initially set to face Tyson Fury in a rematch that spring, but ‘The Gpysy King’ was forced out.
Video | Rampage Jackson shares footage of the “real reason” Jake Paul has never called him out
Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024
UFC legend Rampage Jackson has shared a video of why he believes Jake Paul has never called him out for a fight. For the longest time now, Jake Paul has been engaged in a long-running feud with the mixed martial arts community. In terms of his exploits in the boxing ring, this has seen him take on and defeat the likes of Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Mike Perry and even Nate Diaz. At this point, it’s safe to say that a lot of UFC fans are pretty sick of seeing him knock out some of their favorites.
Cris Cyborg and Claressa Shields go back-and-forth over future boxing match: "Beat the s*it out of her!"
Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024
PFL women’s featherweight Superfights champion Cris Cyborg has called out Claressa Shields. The current Bellator women’s featherweight champion returned to the cage last month in Saudi Arabia. There, Cris Cyborg finally made her PFL debut against former tournament winner Larissa Pacheco. Despite the 39-year-old entering the cage as an underdog, she turned the clock against her Brazilian counterpart.
David Benavidez prepared to move on if Canelo Alvarez keeps "ducking" him: 'He can do whatever he wants'
Fernando Quiles - November 27, 2024
David Benavidez insists he won’t lose sleep if he never gets to fight Canelo Alvarez. Alvarez has been under a microscope for some fight fans as of late. The future Hall of Famer’s resume can’t be denied, but some are questioning whether or not he’s reluctant to face the undefeated Benavidez. Canelo has said that he needs a substantial payout in order to share the ring with Benavidez.
Ryan Garcia explains why he feels obligated to end Jake Paul: “I kind of like gave birth to his boxing career”
Harry Kettle - November 27, 2024
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has explained why he feels like he should be the one who “ends” Jake Paul. For the longest time now, Jake Paul has been getting under the skin of the boxing community. When he fought and defeated a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, that intensified even further. The heavyweight boxing legend wasn’t able to achieve much in his bout with ‘The Problem Child’, and that much is obvious.
Former boxing champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. reveals ongoing talks for Jake Paul fight: "This week I have a meeting"
Josh Evanoff - November 26, 2024
Former WBC champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is down for a boxing match against Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring earlier this month in Dallas. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul faced 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. While some hoped that ‘Iron Mike’ could turn back time, he quickly gassed out in the eight-round bout. As a result, Paul wound up outboxing Tyson, scoring a unanimous decision victory.
Rampage Jackson challenges Jake Paul to open weight MMA fight after controversial Mike Tyson bout: "Your last straw"
Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2024
Former UFC champion Rampage Jackson wants to fight YouTuber-turned-boxing star Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring earlier this month in Dallas. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul locked horns with 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. For ‘Iron Mike’, the professional fight was his first in nearly two decades, last suffering a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in June 2005.
Jake Paul and MVP Promotions vehemently deny Mike Tyson fight fixing accusations
Fernando Quiles - November 25, 2024
Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions has issued a statement denying claims that his boxing match with Mike Tyson earlier this month was rigged. The 27-year-old Paul shared the ring with a 58-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While the booking of this matchup received heavy criticism given Tyson’s age, “Iron” Mike appeared to walk away unscathed. Even so, such a spectacle has left some wondering if the fight was rigged.
Jake Paul reacts to Conor McGregor’s sexual assault verdict, ‘Notorious’ responds
BJ Penn Staff - November 22, 2024
UFC star Conor McGregor has been found civically liable of rape in Ireland, and his combat sports rival Jake Paul was one of the first to react to the disturbing news. Over the last week, McGregor has been embroiled in a highly publicized civil trial stemming from an 2018 incident at a Dublin hotel, during which he was alleged to have sexually assaulted a woman named Nikita Hand. The “alleged” stipulation is no longer required, as far as Dublin’s High Court is concerned, after jurors sided with Hand on Nov. 22.
Rashad Evans reveals planned boxing match with Rampage Jackson in 2025: 'I’ve jumped into training camp'
Fernando Quiles - November 20, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans has revealed a boxing match with his old rival is being worked on. Fight fans who were glued to their screens during Evans’ heated feud with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson won’t soon forget their barbs on “The Ultimate Fighter.” The two collided in the main event of UFC 114 back in May 2010, and it was “Suga” who scored the unanimous decision victory.
Francis Ngannou interested in restarting talks with Deontay Wilder after recent callout: "Nothing has changed"
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
PFL heavyweight star Francis Ngannou is down to face Deontay Wilder in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ is fresh off his return to the cage last month in Saudi Arabia. Back for the first time since being knocked out by Anthony Joshua in March, Francis Ngannou faced Renan Ferreira in the PFL. The bout was the former UFC champion’s first in MMA since defeating Ciryl Gane in January 2022. Ultimately, it took just one round for Ngannou to knockout ‘Problema’.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson reportedly draws 108 million viewers, Netflix claims
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
Netflix has claimed the professional boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was the most streamed fight ever. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ finally met over the weekend in Dallas. The two were originally slated to meet in July, but Mike Tyson was forced out due to a medical emergency. He later revealed that he nearly died in June, but wanted to compete one final time. As a result, Paul knocked out short-notice replacement Mike Perry earlier this summer instead.
Jake Paul seemingly accepts callout from heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois: "I'll get you in line"
Josh Evanoff - November 19, 2024
It appears that Jake Paul could end up fighting IBF heavyweight boxing champion Daniel Dubois next. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring on Friday night. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul finally met former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The two were originally set to fight in July, but the legendary boxer was forced out due to a health emergency in June. As a result, Paul knocked out short-notice replacement Mike Perry instead.
Darren Till claims he'll kick Tommy Fury in the "face" if he's losing in their boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 19, 2024
Darren Till has a plan in place should he start to lose to Tommy Fury in their boxing match. Till is set to return to the boxing ring on January 18 on a Misfits boxing card against Fury. It’s an intriguing matchup and after the fight got announced, the two held a press conference on Tuesday.
Jake Paul slams Francis Ngannou following criticism of Mike Tyson fight: "Clout chasing doesn't suit you"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
YouTuber-turned-boxing star Jake Paul has issued a response to PFL heavyweight Francis Ngannou. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend, live on Netflix. There, Jake Paul finally met 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. The two were slated to face off in July, but ‘Iron Mike’ was forced out due to a health emergency. As a result, Paul handed short-notice replacement Mike Perry a stoppage loss.
Ryan Garcia reveals plans to target Jake Paul after boxing suspension ends: "For uncle Mike"
Josh Evanoff - November 18, 2024
Former boxing champion Ryan Garcia wants to fight Jake Paul in April. ‘KingRy’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring since a spring clash with Devin Haney. Despite entering the bout a heavy betting underdog, Ryan Garcia wound up dominating his amateur rival. After three knockdowns across 12 rounds of action, the former interim lightweight champion emerged with a decision win.