Boxing News
Jake Paul takes aim at Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal following their recent boxing match: “Guess that $15 million from PFL needs to be taken a little more seriously”
Susan Cox - July 16, 2024
Jake Paul is taking aim at Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal following their recent boxing match. The PFL (Professional Fighters League) offered Nate Diaz a cool $15 million to fight Jake Paul under MMA rules. Diaz turned down the offer.
Oleksandr Usyk’s coach won’t rule out MMA “wildcard option” after he retires Tyson Fury in rematch
Harry Kettle - July 16, 2024
Oleksandr Usyk’s coach has refused to rule out a mixed martial arts “wildcard” option if he defeats Tyson Fury again. Earlier this year, Oleksandr Usyk was able to overcome Tyson Fury in their undisputed heavyweight boxing showdown. It was an incredible contest full of many twists and turns, but in the end, it was Usyk who managed to get his hand raised in victory.
Teofimo Lopez ponders welterweight move, could he fight Brian Norman Jr. next?
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2024
Teofimo Lopez might be changing weight classes soon. Lopez is the current WBO and The Ring junior welterweight champion. He is fresh off a successful title defense over Steve Claggett in late June. While “The Takeover” could seek title unification at 140 pounds, it appears he may be more intrigued by the possibility of moving up to the welterweight division.
Mike Perry doubts Jake Paul ever fights him under bare-knuckle rules: "I’m going to beat him with 10-ounce gloves on"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 14, 2024
Mike Perry doesn’t believe Jake Paul would ever agree to fight him under bare-knuckle boxing rules. Perry and Paul are set to throw down in a traditional boxing match on July 20th. Perry received the opportunity after Paul’s fight with boxing legend Mike Tyson had to be pushed back after “Iron” Mike suffered an ulcer flareup during a flight.
REPORT | Gervonta Davis vs. Vasyl Lomachenko targeted for November in Las Vegas
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2024
According to Bob Arum, a boxing match between Gervonta Davis and Vasyl Lomachenko is in the works. ‘Tank’ is fresh off his return to the boxing ring last month in Las Vegas. There, Gervonta Davis made the first defense of his WBA lightweight title, facing the undefeated Frank Martin. While the challenger had some early success, the champion wound up retaining his title by a brutal eighth-round knockout victory.
Former UFC champions Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans targeting November rematch in boxing: “I need to get that win back”
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2024
Former UFC champions Quinton Jackson and Rashad Evans are aiming for a boxing showdown against one another later this year. As we know, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson and Rashad Evans are two MMA legends in their own right. They’ve held world titles, they’ve competed against some of the very best, and they are superstars in the eyes of many. They’ve also collided in the Octagon before, meeting back at UFC 114 in May 2010. The fight, which came off the back of a season of The Ultimate Fighter, ended in a decision victory for Evans.
Joe Rogan believes “the fix was in” with the Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou boxing match
Harry Kettle - July 10, 2024
UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given a controversial view on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou boxing match. Last October, Francis Ngannou went to war with Tyson Fury in a crossover boxing showdown. Against all odds, Francis put forward a tremendous performance – even dropping ‘The Gypsy King’. Alas, in the eyes of the judges, he didn’t quite do enough to get his hand raised in victory.
VIDEO | Ryan Garcia accused of breaking into and destroying his ex's home: "Ima' find you!"
Curtis Calhoun - July 9, 2024
Controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia is in more hot water after video clips surfaced online of an alleged break-in at his ex-partner’s home. Garcia’s ex, Andrea Célina, parted ways from the boxing star after a series of disturbing incidents. In recent days, Garcia went on a racist social media rant targeting black people and Muslims and was expelled from the WBC as a result.
Michael Bisping believes Jake Paul loss motivated Nate Diaz: "That was a wake-up call"
Josh Evanoff - July 9, 2024
UFC commentator Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz’s loss to Jake Paul in the boxing ring was a massive wake-up call. Over the weekend, the former UFC title challenger returned to the boxing ring. Nearly a year after suffering a loss to Jake Paul, Nate Diaz faced former rival Jorge Masvidal. ‘Gamebred’ previously handed him a stoppage loss in the octagon five years ago in the main event of UFC 244. However, the rematch was much different.
Jorge Masvidal outweighed Nate Diaz by nearly fifteen pounds the night of their boxing match
Harry Kettle - July 9, 2024
Jorge Masvidal reportedly outweighed rival Nate Diaz by almost fifteen pounds in their boxing showdown last weekend. As we know, Nate Diaz was able to get the better of Jorge Masvidal via decision in their boxing match last weekend. However, what many people may not realize is that in California, where the fight happened, fighters have their weights checked on the day of the bout in addition to the actual weigh-ins.
Darren Till opens up on viral post-fight brawl after Social Knockout 3 boxing match: "He's a coward!"
Curtis Calhoun - July 8, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Darren Till has opened up on the wild brawl with his opponent after their bout at Social Knockout 3. Till defeated MMA fighter Mohammad Mutie at Social Knockout 3 by TKO in his boxing debut on Saturday in Dubai. He made his highly-anticipated return to fighting after a multiple-year hiatus from competition.
Darren Till calls for boxing match with 'fluffy hands' Nate Diaz: "I would love to get that fight"
Josh Evanoff - July 8, 2024
Former UFC title challenger Darren Till wants a boxing match with Nate Diaz. Both men competed on Saturday, in vastly different boxing events. Earlier in the day, Darren Till faced Mohammad Mutie on the undercard of Social Knockout 3, scoring a second-round stoppage victory. The bout was the British contender’s first since leaving the UFC in early 2023, and the fight didn’t go the way he exactly wanted.
Nate Diaz shoots down the idea of an immediate rematch with Jorge Masvidal, names two fighters he’s interested in
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has shot down the idea of an immediate boxing rematch against rival Jorge Masvidal. Last weekend, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal went to war for the second time. It came five years after their MMA showdown, which was won by Masvidal. This time around, however, it was in a boxing ring, and it was Diaz who managed to get his hand raised in victory.
UFC champion Alex Pereira responds after Anthony Joshua suggests he makes a move to boxing
Harry Kettle - July 8, 2024
UFC light heavyweight champon Alex Pereira has responded to Anthony Joshua suggesting he tests the waters in boxing. As we know, Alex Pereira is on top of the mixed martial arts world right now. At UFC 303, he knocked Jiri Prochazka out to successfully retain his UFC light heavyweight title. Ever since then, fans have been discussing what his legacy in the sport is going to look like. After all, in less than three years since his debut, he’s been able to capture two world titles to run alongside victories over numerous former champions.
Chris Avila has stern message for his haters following win over Anthony Pettis: "I'm a real boxer"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2024
Chris Avila believes he proved the doubters wrong following his boxing win over Anthony Pettis. Avila and Pettis mixed it up on the undercard of Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. Avila had the edge over Pettis in pro boxing experience and it showed on fight night. The two went the distance and it was Avila who had his hand raised via unanimous decision.
Jorge Masvidal thinks judges were influenced by pro-Nate Diaz crowd: "Make it a neutral place and let’s f*cking throw down"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 7, 2024
Jorge Masvidal believes a hometown advantage for Nate Diaz swayed the judges in their boxing affair. Masvidal and Diaz shared the ring inside the Honda Center in Anaheim, California this past Saturday. This was a rematch from their 2019 UFC showdown, which saw “Gamebred” emerge victorious due to doctor’s stoppage.
Ryan Garcia issues lengthy apology, announces he's entering rehab
Cole Shelton - July 5, 2024
Ryan Garcia has announced he’s entering rehab. Garcia took to social media on Friday, one day after the WBC announced that they had expelled him. In several tweets, Garcia wondered what being expelled even meant, but did apologize for his previous comments.
Ryan Garcia expelled by the WBC boxing following racist rant: “I’m the KKK”
Harry Kettle - July 5, 2024
Controversial boxing star Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the WBC in the wake of a recent racist rant. As we know, Ryan Garcia has been at the heart of many controversial moments over the course of the last few months. While he did manage to defeat Devin Haney in their blockbuster showdown, the bout has now been overturned after Garcia tested positive for a banned substance.