Boxing News
Floyd Mayweather says he is returning to fight Manny Pacquiao this year
Thomas Taylor - September 15, 2018
Floyd Mayweather isn’t done yet. That’s according to his latest Instagram post, in which he claims he is coming back to rematch Manny Pacquiao “this year.” See this post, which includes video of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao meeting in Japan, below.
VIDEO | Canelo vs. Golovkin 2 - "The REMATCH"
Chris Taylor - September 13, 2018
This preview for Canelo vs. Golovkin 2 – “The REMATCH” will give you chills… This Saturday is the night boxing fans have been waiting for!
Floyd Mayweather Sr. says Mayweather-McGregor rematch is "being talked about"
Tom Taylor - September 3, 2018
Over the last few weeks, Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor’s beef has heated back up, as the undefeated boxer and Irish MMA superstar have exchanged a bit of trash talk on Twitter. These recent skirmishes have Floyd Mayweather’s father believing that Mayweather and McGregor will fight again. In his eyes, Conor McGregor is probably eager for the opportunity to try to avenge his 2017 loss to Mayweather.
Floyd Mayweather fires back at Conor McGregor after training invitation is rejected
Tom Taylor - August 29, 2018
Just when it looked like Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor’s beef was in the past, it seems to have heated back up. Over the weekend, Mayweather actually made some complimentary remarks about McGregor, and event invited the Irish star to come train at Mayweather Boxing Club in Las Vegas ahead of his UFC 229 lightweight title fight with Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Floyd Mayweather heaps praise on "warrior" Conor McGregor ahead of Nurmagomedov fight
Tom Taylor - August 28, 2018
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor exchanged an unprecedented amount of trash talk ahead of their headline-dominating 2017 boxing match. As this boxing match has gotten smaller and smaller in the rear view mirror, however, the pair’s heated beef seems to have cooled down. In fact, Floyd Mayweather recently offered Conor McGregor some praise, calling the Irishman a warrior, and warning his UFC 229 opponent Khabib Nurmagomedov not to take him lightly.
One year later Conor McGregor reflects on his epic fight with Floyd Mayweather
Chris Taylor - August 26, 2018
One year ago today UFC superstar Conor McGregor made his professional boxing debut opposite undefeated legend of the sport Floyd Mayweather. The brash Irish fighter surprised many doubters with his performance against Mayweather.
Oscar De La Hoya drops potential date for Liddell vs. Ortiz 3, vows to fix "terrible" MMA pay structure
Tom Taylor - August 15, 2018
UFC Hall of Famers Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz are going to fight for a third time. They will do so in a fight promoted by retired boxer Oscar De La Hoya as part of the new Golden Boy MMA venture. That’s been clear for awhile. Yet while this polarizing fight itself has been official for some time, the date and setting have remained a mystery. Speaking to Fight Hub TV this week, Oscar De La Hoya provided a bit of clarity on that front.
Paulie Malignaggi on Conor McGregor: "He thinks about me every single day"
Tom Taylor - August 15, 2018
Paulie Malignaggi was originally supposed to be an ally of Conor McGregor. The retired boxer was brought into the Irish mixed martial artist’s camp to help him prepare for his August 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. Unfortunately, the pair’s relationship quickly curdled when McGregor and co. began bragging about an alleged knockdown he scored on Malignaggi in a sparring session. Feeling as though he had been misrepresented, Malignaggi packed his backs, and left McGregor’s camp.
Paulie Malignaggi takes another shot at Conor McGregor: "He can't stop talking about me"
Tom Taylor - August 13, 2018
Paulie Malignaggi was supposed to be an ally of Conor McGregor. The retired boxer was brought into the Irish mixed martial artist’s camp to help him prepare for his August 2017 boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. When Paulie Malignaggi began to feel as though he was being misrepresented by McGregor and his team, however, he packed his bags.
Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi's Twitter beef is back on
Thomas Taylor - August 11, 2018
This time last year, Conor McGregor was closing in on his headline-dominating boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr. His biggest opponent outside the ring, however, was retired boxer Paulie Malignaggi. McGregor and Malignaggi went from allies to enemies in a matter of weeks. Initially, Malignaggi was brought into McGregor’s training camp to help him prepare for his debut boxing match. After McGregor and his team began gloating about an alleged knockdown that the Irishman allegedly scored on the boxer in a sparring session, things promptly went south.
ONE Championship has it's eyes on boxing legend Manny Pacquiao
Drake Riggs - July 25, 2018
Asia’s premier MMA organization is ONE Championship. And always looking to expand their brand, they now have their sights set on boxing. Already Asia’s best when it comes to MMA, ONE has already begun expanding when it comes to putting on other types of fights rather than just MMA. As just recently their founder, Chatri Sityodtong announced that they signed a co-promotion deal with Thailand’s WBC world super flyweight champion Srisaket Sor Rungvisai.
New MMA promoter Oscar De La Hoya wants frustrated fighters to call him
Tom Taylor - July 25, 2018
Oscar De La Hoya is no longer just a boxing promoter. The retired boxer and long-time promoter is plunging into the world with MMA, starting with a controversial but undeniably compelling rematch between former UFC light heavyweight champs Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz. While De La Hoya doesn’t have any other big MMA bouts on his calendar, it sounds like Liddell vs. Ortiz III is just the beginning.
Rapper 50 Cent elaborates on $1 million deal with Bellator
Tom Taylor - June 28, 2018
If popular rapper 50 cent’s recent Instagram posts are to be believed, he’s signed a $1 million deal with Bellator. Let me start by assuring that no, 50 Cent will not be fighting in the Bellator cage. Not yet, at least.
Firas Zahabi wants Georges St-Pierre to box Floyd Mayweather
Tom Taylor - June 20, 2018
If Firas Zahabi gets his way, former UFC welterweight and middleweight champion Georges St-Pierre will follow up in the footsteps of Conor McGregor and step into the boxing ring with undefeated legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. Zahabi shared his hopes for a St-Pierre vs. Mayweather boxing match on a recent episode of the JRE MMA Show.
Floyd Mayweather puts an end to MMA talk — sort of
Tom Taylor - June 14, 2018
Earlier this year, one of the hottest topics in combat sports was boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s potential move to MMA. Mayweather and his team repeatedly expressed interest in a move to the UFC’s Octagon, while UFC President Dana White suggested there had been negotiations between the boxer and the promotion, and UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley even offered to train the boxer. Well, it sounds like we can finally put all of that talk to bed. For now, at least.
Conor McGregor training partner Charlie Ward eyes scrap with 50 Cent
Tom Taylor - May 30, 2018
Over the last few weeks, rapper 50 Cent has been tied tightly to Bellator MMA — though nobody is really sure why. Perhaps it’s just a bit of celebrity endorsement. Perhaps 50 is thinking about getting into the promoting game. Or maybe, just maybe, he’s thinking about strapping on some four-ounce gloves and fighting. The rapper has certainly dropped some hints to this end, calling out both Quinton “Rampage” Jackson and Chael Sonnen. If 50 cent does end up stepping into the cage, Conor McGregor training partner and UFC veteran Charlie Ward is hoping to welcome him. Shortly after he defeated Martin Hudson at Bellator 200 last weekend, Ward issued a fiery callout of the rapper, who was among the many mainstream stars in attendance.
VIDEO | Anthony Joshua not opposed to a possible MMA fight
Drake Riggs - May 24, 2018
“It’s not just about the money… But if people wanted it, and I felt in my heart that it was the right decision, why not? It’s just another fight. I’d have to train, I wouldn’t just do it for a paycheck. Because you know, combat sport is a serious sport. Concussions in the head and broken ribs and so on. I have to take it serious. Why make the money if you can’t enjoy it? So you have to take it serious, not always about the money. I would consider it if my heart told me it was the right thing for me.”
VIDEO | Rampage Jackson annoyed by the 50 Cent call out, "even my family asked me, 'are you fightin' 50?'"
Drake Riggs - May 23, 2018
“I don’t know [why 50 Cent thinks he can take me], man. 50 be drinking too much of that champagne he’s got. I think he’s just talkin’. Who actually thinks that 50 is tryin’ to fight? I just don’t feel like 50’s trying to step in no cage with me.