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Andy Ruiz Jr takes aim at Tyson Fury following Otto Wallin performance
Natasha Hooper - September 15, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr bashed Tyson Fury on Twitter after ‘The Gypsy King’ defeated Otto Wallin on Saturday evening in Las Vegas. Fury took home the unanimous decision victory against his Swedish opponent after a taxing 12 rounds. Despite winning, a gushing cut over his right eye caused problems in the third round and significantly impacted Fury’s performance. Some viewers were less than impressed by his performance, including Tyson Fury’s father and Andy Ruiz Jr.
PHOTO | Tyson Fury suffers horrific cut during Otto Wallin fight
Adam D Martin - September 15, 2019
Heavyweight boxing superstar Tyson Fury defeated Otto Wallin via points on Saturday night in Las Vegas, but he suffered a horrific cut during the fight. Check out a picture of the cut below. Warning: not for the faint of heart.
Father bashes Tyson Fury for performance against Otto Wallin
Natasha Hooper - September 15, 2019
‘The Gypsy King’ faced Otto Wallin in the heavyweight boxing match on Saturday evening at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Despite being impaired by a gash above his eye that Wallins inflicted, Tyson Fury powered through 12 rounds and delivered the stronger performance. He secured a unanimous decision victory from the judges: 116-112, 17-11 and 118-110. However, his father John Fury was less than impressed. He slated Tyson Fury’s performance on a BT Sports Broadcast:
Tyson Fury reacts to points win over Otto Wallin
Natasha Hooper - September 15, 2019
Tyson Fury maintained his undefeated record by beating Otto Wallin to a points win on Saturday evening. The Boxers collided at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas. Tyson Fury was the superior boxer, but damage inflicted on his face significantly impacted his fight performance. Fury received a gaping cut to his right eye at the hands of his Swedish opponent but fought through valiantly. Wallin’s punch in the third round drew blood which noticeably distracted Fury. However, with blood running down his face, Fury powered on and delivered some destructive shots. Fury was forced to go to the hospital after the fight and miss the post-fight press conference.
Joe Rogan: UFC has 'ruined' prospects by rushing them
Tom Taylor - September 6, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan feels that the UFC sometimes brings its prospects along too quickly. He worries that by doing so, the promotion sets those prospects up for confidence-shattering losses. Boxing promoters, meanwhile, have the right idea.
Vasil Lomachenko defeats Luke Campbell (Highlights)
Christopher Taylor - August 31, 2019
Vasil Lomachenko defended his WBA and WBO lightweight titles by defeating Luke Campbell by unanimous decision tonight in London, England. In addition, the Ukrainian also captured the WBC’s vacant lightweight strap for his victory over Campbell.
Eddie Hearn warns Anthony Joshua amid mindset concerns
Natasha Hooper - August 29, 2019
Eddie Hearn wants his star fighter Anthony Joshua to to “snap out of” the negative mindset he’s had ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua has recently admitted to feeling disillusioned with the sport of boxing as he prepares to face his rival Ruiz in Saudi Arabia this December. The British star left the world shocked when he lost his WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight titles in his first fight against Ruiz, which went down at Madison Square Garden earlier this year.
Floyd Mayweather Sr: I would beat the s**t out of Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 27, 2019
Floyd Mayweather Sr., father of undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., was recently informed about the latest legal turmoil of Conor McGregor. Earlier this month, footage was released of McGregor punching an older man — a man who was not much younger than Mayweather Sr.— inside a bar in Dublin.
RIZIN planning something 'quite strange,' could involve Conor McGregor
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2019
Nobuyuki Sakakibara, the President of Japanese combat sports promotion RIZIN Fighting Federation, has no objections to promoting an unconventional fight here and there. Look no further than last year’s wild exhibition boxing match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Tenshin Nasukawa for proof of that fact. From the sounds of it, the RIZIN boss is plotting another strange attraction for the promotion’s big New Years Eve show this year.
Joe Rogan considers Deontay Wilder 'an anomaly'
Tom Taylor - August 20, 2019
It’s no secret that Joe Rogan is pretty high on WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. The UFC commentator and podcaster frequently gushes over the brick-fisted boxer, and has even had him on a guest on his show in the past. On the latest edition of the Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show, which featured boxer Terence Crawford as a guest, Rogan once again sang the praises of Wilder.
Tyson Fury shares bold prediction for rematch with Deontay Wilder
Cole Shelton - August 13, 2019
Tyson Fury is expected to rematch Deontay Wilder in early 2020 after their first fight ended in a controversial draw. Since then, Fury has been reflecting on the fight and it’s outcome. “The Gypsy King” believes it wasn’t a fair playing field in their initial encounter, and doesn’t think that will change for the rematch.
Report | Andy Ruiz Jr. will not sign off on Anthony Joshua rematch
Chris Taylor - August 10, 2019
Boxing heavyweight standouts Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua are expected to rematch on December 7 in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Promoter Eddie Hearn announced the news yesterday on Twitter.
Canelo Alvarez reacts to being stripped of IBF middleweight title
Cole Shelton - August 2, 2019
On Thursday night it was revealed Canelo Alvarez was stripped of his IBF middleweight title. The Mexican Fighter was stripped due to failed negotiations between his camp and Sergiy Derevyanchenko. Since the news, Golden Boy Promotions and Oscar de la Hoya released a statement on Canelo being stripped where he was not happy.
Oscar De La Hoya absolutely blasts the IBF for stripping Canelo Alvarez of title
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2019
Golden Boy CEO Oscar De La Hoya was furious to learn that the IBF had stripped his fighter Canelo Alvarez of his middleweight title. The pride of Mexico was stripped of his IBF middleweight strap after negotiations for one of his mandatory defenses against Sergiy Derevyanchenko ended in a no-deal on Thursday afternoon.
Canelo Alvarez stripped of IBF middleweight title
Christopher Taylor - August 1, 2019
Canelo Alvarez has been stripped of his IBF middleweight title after negotiations for one of his mandatory defenses against Sergiy Derevyanchenko ended with no-deal on Thursday afternoon. The news now opens the door for the Mexican Champion to fight a different opponent this fall.
Andy Ruiz discusses Anthony Joshua rematch plans
Natasha Hooper - August 1, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr recently sat down in the Joe Rogan hot seat to discuss all things boxing. This includes a potential rematch against Anthony Joshua. The Mexican machine shocked a lot of fans after he defeated Anthony Joshua in the seventh round via TKO in New York. He took the fight on short-notice and dethroned the heavyweight champ, handing the British boxer his first career loss.
Artem Lobov isn't solely focused on fighting Amir Khan
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 26, 2019
Artem Lobov is keeping his options open when it comes to fighting more boxers. Lobov did battle with the former IBF light welterweight champion and WBA welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi in June. This was a bare-knuckle bout under the BKFC banner. Lobov was awarded a unanimous decision victory.
Dana White to launch Zuffa Boxing in October
Tom Taylor - July 25, 2019
UFC President Dana White has been teasing a move into the boxing industry for years. From the sounds of it, the time is finally upon us. According to a report from Mike Coppinger of The Athletic Boxing, White recently made an important executive hire for Zuffa Boxing — though it’s not clear who he hired.