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TJ Dillashaw wants boxing match against Floyd Mayweather
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
TJ Dillashaw is interested in boxing Floyd Mayweather. The former UFC bantamweight champion is currently suspended until January of 2021 due to a USADA violation for EPO use. He says he has been using that time to rehab his shoulders, but he says he will also use the time to improve his boxing if a Mayweather fight can happen.
Tyson Fury eyes future bout with Brock Lesnar: 'I could flatten him in 30 seconds'
Cole Shelton - November 25, 2019
Tyson Fury is the current lineal heavyweight champion in the world of boxing, yet he is looking at competing in MMA. Fury has been training with Darren Till and has called out Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou. Now, he has shifted his attention to former UFC heavyweight champion and current WWE superstar, Brock Lesnar. He believes that fight would pay well and a scrap he would win rather easily.
Jon Jones calls Deontay Wilder's power 'a gift from God'
Thomas Taylor - November 25, 2019
Deontay Wilder picked up yet another incredible knockout win over the weekend, flattening Luis Ortiz in the seventh round. The victory impressed fight fans far and wide — including reigning UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones. Jones commented on Wilder’s incredible punching power on Instagram, after MMA journalist Blaine Henry compared the two fighters’ impressive wingspans on Twitter.
Khabib Nurmagomedov vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing odds released
Adam Martin - November 25, 2019
The opening odds have been released for a potential boxing match between UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. The SuperBook opened up the odds for a potential boxing match between Nurmagomedov and Mayweather. Check them out below, courtesy of Covers.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. says he will 'whoop Dana White’s ass' if Floyd Jr. fights for UFC
Natasha Hooper - November 25, 2019
Floyd Mayweather recently announced online that he is coming out of retirement to fight two more times. While no fight is formally announced, it is speculated that the boxing superstar will be working in some semblance with the UFC. Images of Mayweather spotted court-side with UFC President Dana White only fuelled rumours that the boxer will be working with the MMA promotion.
Tyson Fury listed as betting favorite in Deontay Wilder rematch
Adam Martin - November 24, 2019
The betting odds for the upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch between rivals Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder list Fury as a slight favorite. The odds for Fury vs. Wilder 2 were actually released earlier this year but they were updated after Wilder knocked out Luis Ortiz on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Nevada. Perhaps surprisingly, Fury is still a slight betting favorite to beat Wilder despite his brutal KO win over Ortiz this weekend. The rivals are expected to meet in a highly-anticipated rematch in February 2020.
Tyson Fury responds to Deontay Wilder: 'Nothing more than a puncher's chance'
Adam D Martin - November 24, 2019
Boxing heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury has responded to rival Deontay Wilder, saying he has nothing more than a puncher’s chance to beat him in a rematch. Wilder picked up a huge KO win over Luis Ortiz on Saturday night, setting up a rematch against Fury. The two fought in December 2018 to a split draw in one of the most memorable heavyweight title fights of all time. Both men have won two fights each since then, and both are now heavily pushing for a rematch next February.
Deontay Wilder explains what makes him different than every other heavyweight
Adam D Martin - November 24, 2019
Heavyweight boxing sensation Deontay Wilder continued his reign of terror on Saturday night when he knocked out Luis Ortiz in devastating fashion. He believes that his special KO power is what makes him different than all the other heavyweights on the planet. Speaking to Sky Sports after knocking out Ortiz in the seventh round of their rematch, Wilder explained what makes him different than every other heavyweight.
Joe Rogan reacts after Deontay Wilder KO’s Luis Ortiz
Christopher Taylor - November 24, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan was eagerly looking forward to tonight’s Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz rematch in Las Vegas. Rogan had taken to Instagram earlier in the afternoon to express his excitement.
Pros react after Deontay Wilder KO's Luis Ortiz in Las Vegas
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (42-0-1) put his title on the line in a rematch against Luis Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas. Wilder and Ortiz had first met in March of 2018, with Wilder emerging victorious with a tenth round TKO.
Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz 2 Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (41-0-1) will puts his title on the line in a rematch against Luis Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas. Wilder and Ortiz first met in March of 2018, with Wilder emerging victorious with a tenth round TKO.
Fighter Salaries revealed for Deontay Wilder vs. Luis Ortiz 2
Chris Taylor - November 23, 2019
Reigning WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (41-0-1) will put his title on the line against Luis Ortiz tonight in Las Vegas. Wilder and Ortiz first met in March of 2018, with Wilder emerging victorious with a tenth round TKO.
Deontay Wilder believes Andy Ruiz Jr. will beat Anthony Joshua 'easily' in rematch
Cole Shelton - November 22, 2019
Deontay Wilder believes Andy Ruiz Jr. will defend his heavyweight title against Anthony Joshua on Dec. 7. Ruiz Jr. and Joshua first fought in June where Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the world as he TKO’d the Englishman. The win made him the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion.
Odds revealed for Floyd Mayweather's next opponent, promotion
Adam Martin - November 22, 2019
The odds have been revealed for boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s next opponent and in what promotion the fight would take place in. The online sportsbook BetOnline revealed the odds for the next possible opponent for Mayweather, as well as what promotion the fight would take place in.
Floyd Mayweather says he's coming out of retirement in 2020, Dana White shares Instagram post
Adam Martin - November 21, 2019
Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather said on social media Thursday night he’s coming out of retirement, and UFC president Dana White was quick to share the news. Mayweather announced on his Instagram lately Thursday that he is coming out of retirement in 2020. This is what he wrote.
Floyd Mayweather says he is officially done with the 'very brutal sport' of boxing
Cole Shelton - November 21, 2019
Floyd Mayweather says his time inside the ring is over. Mayweather, who is 50-0, last fought professionally against Conor McGregor in August of 2017. There, he TKO’d the UFC superstar in the 10th round. For the 42-year-old, he says he has no interest in boxing anymore after seeing several boxers pass away recently.
Amir Khan learned from setbacks, ready to bounce back
BJPENN.COM Staff - November 19, 2019
For Amir Khan, staying active and constantly preparing for ONE Championship action seemed like the right idea at the time. However, the 25-year-old Khan quickly realized that he was putting himself into the wrong situations, and the end result was three consecutive defeats.
Jason Knight calls for boxing match against Paulie Malignaggi, 'The Magic Man' responds
Cole Shelton - November 18, 2019
Jason Knight picked up his first win in bare-knuckle boxing and now he is looking to strap on the gloves and fight Paulie Malignaggi. Knight is coming off of a fifth-round TKO win over Artem Lobov at Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship 9 on Saturday. Malignaggi, meanwhile, also had a fight in BKFC where he lost by decision to Lobov. He then made it clear he was done with the sport. Yet, “Hick Diaz” is hoping the two can enter the boxing ring for a bout.