Boxing News

Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2024

Boxing legend Mike Tyson doesn’t remember much of his recent fight against Jake Paul. ‘Iron Mike’ returned to the boxing ring last month in Dallas. Back for his first professional fight in nearly two decades, the 58-year-old legend faced Jake Paul. The two were originally slated to face off in July, but Mike Tyson pulled out due to health issues. He would later reveal that he almost died over the summer, having suffered from a bleeding ulcer.

Harry Kettle - December 13, 2024

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has reacted to the viral moment of his buttocks being on show before his fight against Jake Paul. As we all know, Mike Tyson is an icon in the world of boxing. Once upon a time, he was easily the scariest fighter walking the face of the planet. Of course, that’s changed over the years, and for a long time, he was retired from the sport. That was, of course, until he was lured out of retirement for a showdown with Jake Paul.

Josh Evanoff - December 10, 2024

Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh supports Wladimir Klitschko’s rumored boxing return. The former champion hasn’t been seen since a trip to the boxing ring in April 2017. That night in Wembley Stadium, Wladimir Klitschko faced Anthony Joshua with IBF, WBA (Super), and IBO heavyweight gold on the line. While the Ukrainian was initially set to face Tyson Fury in a rematch that year, ‘The Gypsy King’ was forced out due to mental health issues.

Cole Shelton - December 10, 2024

Jake Paul doesn’t seem interested in a rematch with Tommy Fury. After Fury pulled out of his boxing match against Darren Till in January, he called out Paul for a rematch of their 2023 fight which the Brit won by split decision.

Josh Evanoff - December 6, 2024

It appears that the professional boxing match between Tommy Fury and Darren Till is now off. Last month, Misfits Boxing announced plans to stage ‘TNT’ against ‘The Gorilla’ in January. For Tommy Fury, the bout was going to be his first since last October, when he defeated influencer boxer KSI. Following the fight, the younger brother of Tyson Fury revealed plans to get surgery, citing a long injured hand.

Josh Evanoff - December 5, 2024

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis plans to retire from boxing after next year. ‘Tank’ hasn’t been seen in the boxing ring since a June return against Frank Martin. The bout was Gervonta Davis’ first since knocking out Ryan Garcia last April, and he was a man on a mission. While ‘The Ghost’ got out to an early lead, the WBA champion closed the show in round eight with a brutal knockout win.

BJ Penn Staff - December 4, 2024

Jon Jones has already achieve more as a professional fighter than boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., according to UFC commentator Jon Anik. Anik, who provides play-by-play on the majority of UFC broadcasts, discussed Jones’ legacy in a recent interview with MMA Junkie. He compared the MMA star to Mayweather and Joe Calzaghe, both of whom retired with undefeated records.

Josh Evanoff - December 2, 2024

The rematch between boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury has received the movie treatment. ‘The Cat’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are currently set to meet in a rematch in Saudi Arabia later this month. Just months removed from their first meeting, Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury will meet for WBA (Super), WBO, IBO, WBC, and The Ring heavyweight gold. For those unaware, their first bout in May was a ‘Fight of the Year’ contender.

Harry Kettle - November 29, 2024

UFC legend Rampage Jackson has shared a video of why he believes Jake Paul has never called him out for a fight. For the longest time now, Jake Paul has been engaged in a long-running feud with the mixed martial arts community. In terms of his exploits in the boxing ring, this has seen him take on and defeat the likes of Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, Mike Perry and even Nate Diaz. At this point, it’s safe to say that a lot of UFC fans are pretty sick of seeing him knock out some of their favorites.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 28, 2024

UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on the aftermath of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson collided in a boxing match earlier this month. The clash was held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. As many expected going into the fight, the 58-year-old “Iron” Mike was simply too old and slow to catch up to Paul. “The Problem Child” ended up scoring the unanimous decision victory.

Josh Evanoff - November 27, 2024

PFL women’s featherweight Superfights champion Cris Cyborg has called out Claressa Shields. The current Bellator women’s featherweight champion returned to the cage last month in Saudi Arabia. There, Cris Cyborg finally made her PFL debut against former tournament winner Larissa Pacheco. Despite the 39-year-old entering the cage as an underdog, she turned the clock against her Brazilian counterpart.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 27, 2024

David Benavidez insists he won’t lose sleep if he never gets to fight Canelo Alvarez. Alvarez has been under a microscope for some fight fans as of late. The future Hall of Famer’s resume can’t be denied, but some are questioning whether or not he’s reluctant to face the undefeated Benavidez. Canelo has said that he needs a substantial payout in order to share the ring with Benavidez.

Josh Evanoff - November 26, 2024

Former WBC champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. is down for a boxing match against Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring earlier this month in Dallas. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul faced 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. While some hoped that ‘Iron Mike’ could turn back time, he quickly gassed out in the eight-round bout. As a result, Paul wound up outboxing Tyson, scoring a unanimous decision victory.

Harry Kettle - November 25, 2024

Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko has accused Joe Rogan of spreading Russian propaganda. Over the years, Joe Rogan has rarely been afraid to express his opinion. No matter what the subject is, he’s often more than happy to speak about it – usually through his podcast. As a result of his association with the UFC and Donald Trump, it also seems as if he’s been gradually getting more interested in political matters too.

Josh Evanoff - November 25, 2024

Former UFC champion Rampage Jackson wants to fight YouTuber-turned-boxing star Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring earlier this month in Dallas. Live on Netflix, Jake Paul locked horns with 58-year-old heavyweight legend Mike Tyson. For ‘Iron Mike’, the professional fight was his first in nearly two decades, last suffering a stoppage loss to Kevin McBride in June 2005.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 25, 2024

Jake Paul’s MVP Promotions has issued a statement denying claims that his boxing match with Mike Tyson earlier this month was rigged. The 27-year-old Paul shared the ring with a 58-year-old Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. While the booking of this matchup received heavy criticism given Tyson’s age, “Iron” Mike appeared to walk away unscathed. Even so, such a spectacle has left some wondering if the fight was rigged.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2024

UFC Hall of Famer Rashad Evans has revealed a boxing match with his old rival is being worked on. Fight fans who were glued to their screens during Evans’ heated feud with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson won’t soon forget their barbs on “The Ultimate Fighter.” The two collided in the main event of UFC 114 back in May 2010, and it was “Suga” who scored the unanimous decision victory.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2024

Francis Ngannou admits he didn’t like seeing a 58-year-old Mike Tyson vulnerable against a far younger Jake Paul. Many fans and analysts had concerns going into the boxing match between “Iron” Mike and “The Problem Child.” After all, Paul is a 27-year-old and despite not being the most seasoned or credible boxer, he does have some pop in his punches. Ultimately, the fight took place inside AT&T Stadium and Paul won the bout via unanimous decision.