Boxing News
Tyson Fury responds to Francis Ngannou's challenge
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
Greg Hardy calls for fight with Tyson Fury
Tom Taylor - November 7, 2019
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has recently expressed interest in a potential move to MMA, and he’s already getting called out by notable MMA heavyweights. The latest fighter to call him out is former NFL player Greg Hardy. Hardy called Fury out shortly after the boxer was targeted by a top heavyweight in Francis Ngannou.
Tyson Fury sends message to 'big, bum dosser' Deontay Wilder
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.
Jorge Masvidal believes he'd be a 'legitimate' threat to Canelo Alvarez in a boxing match
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.
Video | Canelo Alvarez KO’s Sergey Kovalev
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.
Tyson Fury says he'd fight Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou 'in a heartbeat'
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2019
Tyson Fury recently came out and said he wants to train MMA with Conor McGregor and it turns out he is working on setting that up. Not only has he spoke to McGregor, but he has also talked to a former UFC heavyweight champion about training MMA.
VIDEO | Tyson Fury snuffs Braun Strowman in WWE debut
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.
Floyd Mayweather gets called out by China's richest man
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.
Oscar De La Hoya sued for alleged sexual assault
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.
Tyron Woodley calls out Canelo Alvarez: 'Let's get it!'
Adam Martin - October 18, 2019
UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley called out Canelo Alvarez on social media, telling the boxing superstar that he will knock him out if they fight in a boxing match. Woodley recently spoke to TMZ and expressed his interest in boxing Alvarez, widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. On Friday, the former UFC welterweight champion took it a step further and hit up Alvarez on Twitter, telling him directly that he wants to fight him.
Report | Tyson Fury will take home massive payday for WWE match
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.
David Feldman confirms Paulie Malignaggi won't fight in BKFC again
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.
The combat sports community mourns the death of Patrick Day
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.
Boxer Patrick Day dies due to traumatic brain injury suffered in fight
Thomas Taylor - October 16, 2019
Tragedy has once again struck the sport of boxing. On October 16, 27-year-old boxer Patrick Day passed away as the result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, October 12.
Paulie Malignaggi mocks Conor McGregor amid comeback talk
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.
Cody Crowley: The future face of Zuffa Boxing?
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.
Tyson Fury welcomes WWE showdown with Cain Velasquez
Tom Taylor - October 15, 2019
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury recently signed with pro wrestling organization WWE, where he’s currently feuding with Braun Strowman. So too did former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. While newer fight fans might not remember it, Fury and Velasquez actually have a bit of history. At the height of Velasquez’s title reign, Fury claimed that he could defeat the UFC star.
Cody Garbrandt promises comeback 'very soon'
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
Cody Garbrandt has lost his last three fights, all by way of knockout. The first two of those setbacks came at the hands of former champ TJ Dillashaw, while the third and most recent came courtesy of Pedro Munhoz. Since this trio of knockout losses, he’s been taking some time off and recovering from injuries.