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Netflix executive admits growing pains with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson live stream: 'We learn from those things'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 27, 2024
The Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson event was a massive success for Netflix, but it didn’t go off without some hiccups. Throughout the show, viewers were complaining about their feeds cutting in and out. In particular, many were having issues with the undercard matches, which actually proved to be far more exciting and competitive than the main event. Of course, fans tuned in to see Paul vs. Tyson and the numbers were significant.
Michael Bisping thinks judges got it right with Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 scorecards
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 24, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury a second time, and UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping feels the score totals were justified. Usyk and Fury shared the ring inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday night. This was a rematch, as the two collided back in May. Usyk took the first fight via split decision, and while the second matchup was also competitive, the Ukrainian bruiser walked away with a unanimous decision verdict this go-around.
Francis Ngannou calls for rematch with Tyson Fury following loss to Oleksandr Usyk: "That's all that matters"
Josh Evanoff - December 23, 2024
PFL heavyweight Francis Ngannou wants to face Tyson Fury in the boxing ring again. ‘The Gypsy King’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring on Saturday in Saudi Arabia. There, Tyson Fury again met WBA (Super), WBC, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. The bout took place just a few months after ‘The Cat’ edged out a split-decision win over the British heavyweight in May.
WATCH | Dejected Tyson Fury slams judges backstage following second loss to Oleksandr Usyk
Josh Evanoff - December 23, 2024
Backstage footage of Tyson Fury after losing to Oleksandr Usyk has been released. ‘The Gypsy King’ is fresh off his rematch with ‘The Cat’ over the weekend in Saudi Arabia. Their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender, which saw several swings of momentum. However, after a round nine knockdown, Oleksandr Usyk never looked back. After 12 rounds of action, he handed Tyson Fury his first career defeat in the boxing ring.
Eddie Hearn scored rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury a draw, still praises judges
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 23, 2024
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn believes Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 was too close to call. Usyk and Fury ran things back inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. Usyk scored a split decision win in his first meeting with “The Gypsy King.” The rematch was also competitive and went the distance, and this time Usyk took the unanimous decision victory.
Tommy Fury goes off on Darren Till, blames him for fight cancellation: 'He's an idiot'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 23, 2024
Tommy Fury puts the blame on Darren Till for the cancellation of their planned boxing match. Fury and Till were expected to collide at Misfits Boxing 20 in early 2025. The fight was to be contested under traditional boxing rules. Till, a former UFC title challenger, threatened to go rogue and use MMA tactics on Fury. It didn’t take long after “The Gorilla’s” comments for the fight to be axed.
Dmitry Bivol plans to switch things up in boxing title rematch against Artur Beterbiev: 'I know what I will change'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 22, 2024
Dmitry Bivol believes he will make the necessary changes to defeat Artur Beterbiev in their rematch. Bivol and Beterbiev collided for the unified light heavyweight championship of boxing back in October. It was a highly competitive bout that went the distance. The majority decision verdict in favor of Beterbiev has been heavily debated, but a rematch is in place and both men are hoping to leave no doubt this go-around.
Tyson Fury unleashes hilarious rant on AI scorecard for Oleksandr Usyk rematch: 'F*** all the computers'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 22, 2024
Tyson Fury has some choice words for AI and computers. Fury went one-on-one with Oleksandr Usyk for the second time this year. Their first meeting occurred back in May, and it was Usyk who scored the split decision win. In the rematch, which was also a competitive fight, Usyk was the winner again, this time via unanimous decision.
Tyson Fury thinks he's 2-0 against Oleksandr Usyk following rematch: 'I'll always believe it 'til the day I die'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 22, 2024
Tyson Fury believes the history books should say he defeated Oleksandr Usyk twice, not the other way around. Fury stepped inside the boxing ring for a second showdown with Usyk this past Saturday. The two fought inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In their first meeting, Usyk scored a narrow split decision victory over “The Gypsy King” to hand him the first loss of his pro boxing career.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 weigh-in results: 'The Gypsy King' to have 55-pound weight advantage
Josh Evanoff - December 20, 2024
Tyson Fury will have a 55-pound weight advantage over Oleksandr Usyk in the boxing ring on Saturday. ‘The Gpysy King’ and ‘The Cat’ are set to collide this weekend in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be the first time the two face off, since their ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in May. That night saw Tyson Fury get out to an early lead on the scorecards, before a ninth-round knockdown from Oleksandr Usyk. While the Brit saw the end of that round, he was never the same.
Francis Ngannou offers prediction for Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: "He has collected a lot of data from the last fight"
Josh Evanoff - December 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou has weighed in on the massive boxing rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. This Saturday night in Saudi Arabia, ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ will collide. Back for the first time since their May outing which saw Oleksandr Usyk earn a split-decision, they will clash once again. Ahead of the rematch, Tyson Fury has promised a knockout win. It’s a fight that Francis Ngannou has a keen eye on.
Francis Ngannou remains suspicious of KO loss to Anthony Joshua: 'Something unfair definitely happened'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - December 20, 2024
Francis Ngannou believes the circumstances throughout fight week and on fight night for his clash with Anthony Joshua were suspicious. Ngannou and Joshua collided inside the boxing ring back in March. The heavyweight bout was held inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua earned a second-round knockout win and the bout never looked competitive.
WATCH | Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have 10-minute staredown ahead of heavyweight rematch
Josh Evanoff - December 19, 2024
Earlier today, heavyweight boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury had a long, long staredown. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gpysy King’ are set to meet this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be a rematch of their ‘Fight of the Year’ contender in May, where the two went back and forth for 12 rounds. Ultimately, it was Oleksandr Usyk who emerged with a split-decision win, handing Tyson Fury his first career defeat.
Daniel Cormier isn't convinced by Conor McGregor boxing Logan Paul
Harry Kettle - December 19, 2024
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier isn’t sure he’s a fan of Conor McGregor potentially boxing Logan Paul in his next fight. The story of Conor McGregor is a complicated one. He’s the biggest star in the history of mixed martial arts, but he also has a very controversial past – and that’s us putting it lightly. Nowadays, following being found liable in his sexual assault civil case, there are far more questions than answers regarding his future.
Oleksandr Usyk reacts to Tyson Fury's decision to not speak to family ahead of rematch: "I speak with my wife everyday"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are taking different approaches in preparation for their massive boxing rematch. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are set to meet this Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. The bout will be the second time facing off, the last meeting in May saw Oleksandr Usyk defeat Tyson Fury by split decision after 12 rounds. In the process, the Ukrainian made history as the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 2000.
Darren Till rips into 'shameful' Tommy Fury for pulling out of Misfits boxing match: "It's a terrible excuse"
Josh Evanoff - December 18, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Darren Till has ripped into Tommy Fury over pulling out of their boxing match. ‘The Gorilla’ has had a strange stint since leaving the UFC last year. After a submission loss to Dricus du Plessis, Darren Till parted ways with the company, mainly to secure a high-profile boxing match. Despite being linked to fights with the likes of Jake and Logan Paul, the British star instead signed a deal to face Tommy Fury.
Conor McGregor surprisingly opens as underdog in potential boxing match against Logan Paul
Cole Shelton - December 17, 2024
Conor McGregor announced he would be boxing Logan Paul in India in 2025. McGregor hasn’t fought since July of 2021 when he broke his leg in the trilogy match against Dustin Poirier. He was booked to face Michael Chandler at UFC 303 but he was forced out of the bout and now he took to X to claim his next fight will be a boxing match.
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 to feature "AI-powered judge" for massive heavyweight title rematch
Josh Evanoff - December 17, 2024
The heavyweight boxing rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will feature a fourth judge on fight night. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are set to meet Saturday night in Saudi Arabia. There, the two will meet for the first time since their ‘Fight of The Year’ contender in May. That night saw Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury go back and forth for the first eight rounds before the Ukrainian scored a pivotal knockdown in the ninth.