Boxing News
Fighters react to Gervonta Davis' knockout win over Frank Martin: "That was a mental and physical break down"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 16, 2024
Gervonta Davis remains unbeaten in the world of pro boxing, and fighters have reacted to his knockout win over Frank Martin. Davis and Martin shared the ring inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada this past Saturday night. Martin was doing well with his movement and counters, but “Tank” never stopped pressuring. Martin couldn’t land anything that gave Davis pause, which ultimately led to the eighth-round knockout.
Gervonta Davis KO’s Frank Martin (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 15, 2024
Gervonta Davis puts his WBA lightweight title on the line against Frank Martin this evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Davis (30-0) will be competing for the first time since scoring a knockout victory over Ryan Garcia back in April of 2023. ‘Tank’ is regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport and will be looking to solidify his status with another finish this evening in Sin City.
WATCH | Sean O'Malley faces off with Jake Paul following UFC 303 fight talks
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley recently met up with Jake Paul after agreeing to fight. In case some fans around the world haven’t heard the news, UFC 303 is in major danger. According to reporting from Ariel Helwani, the welterweight main event between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is in doubt. Furthermore, the co-main event between Jamahal Hill and Carlos Ulberg is reportedly now in danger as well.
Darren Till vents frustration after boxing debut gets pushed back to November: “I’ve been in the gym 18 months now”
Susan Cox - June 13, 2024
Darren Till is venting his frustration after his boxing debut gets pushed back to November. Till, a former UFC welterweight contender was scheduled to make his boxing debut on July 20th against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Arlington, Texas. Following the recent news that the Paul vs. Tyson bout had to be postponed due to illness, so was Till’s boxing debut.
VIDEO | Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin nearly trade blows during heated press conference faceoff
Curtis Calhoun - June 12, 2024
WBA lightweight boxing champion Gervonta Davis and Frank Martin nearly scrapped in front of the media just hours before their scheduled bout. Davis and Martin will headline a highly anticipated boxing event this Saturday in Las Vegas. Davis will defend the WBA lightweight championship and return for the first time since knocking out Ryan Garcia in April 2023.
REPORT | Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry set for July 20 boxing match
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2024
Jake Paul will face another former UFC standout, Mike Perry, for his professional boxing return on July 20. Happy Punch was the first to report the news of the Paul vs. Perry fight. A formal announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday by Paul and Most Valuable Promotions.
REPORT | Saudi Arabia Wealth Fund is in talks to create a massive boxing league worth billions
Josh Evanoff - June 11, 2024
It seems that Saudi Arabia and Turki Alalshikh are poised to turn the boxing world upside down. In case fans haven’t noticed, Saudi Arabia has become a massive player in the world of combat sports. In the last few years, the country has made a big push into fighting. Led by Turki Alalshikh, a top advisor to Muhammad bin Salman, they’ve attracted multiple major boxing matches to the country by offering huge purses.
Sean O'Malley reacts to Ryan Garcia's recent arrest for vandalism
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2024
UFC bantamweight titleholder Sean O’Malley has weighed in on boxing star Ryan Garcia’s latest hiccup outside of the ring. Beverly Hills police arrested Garcia for felony vandalism on Saturday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. He allegedly damaged numerous areas of the hotel, including his room and a nearby hallway.
Savannah Marshall calls for MMA rematch with Claressa Shields after PFL debut: "I'm quite confident I'd do her in the cage"
Josh Evanoff - June 10, 2024
Women’s boxing star Savannah Marshall wants a rematch with Claressa Shields inside the PFL cage. ‘The Silent Assassin’ officially made the move to MMA over the weekend. Headlining PFL Europe 2, Savannah Marshall stepped into the cage for the first time opposite Mirela Vargas. In attendance was the British boxer’s longtime rival, Claressa Shields. Like Marshall, the ‘GWOAT’ is now fighting in MMA under the PFL banner.
Dominick Reyes shares how Muhammad Ali inspired his first win in five years at UFC Louisville
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes seized the opportunity to snap his previous losing skid in Muhammad Ali’s home city. Reyes defeated Dustin Jacoby in the UFC Louisville co-main event on Saturday. The first-round knockout over Jacoby was his first MMA victory since knocking out former UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman in Oct. 2019.
Beverly Hills police issue statement following Ryan Garcia’s arrest for felony vandalism
Harry Kettle - June 10, 2024
The Beverly Hills Police Department has issued a statement following the arrest of boxing superstar Ryan Garcia. As we all know, Ryan Garcia has become something of a controversial figure in recent months. From his performances in the ring to his actions outside of it, nobody knows what he’s going to do next. He’s unpredictable, and in the eyes of many, that’s a big problem.
Quinton Jackson makes prediction for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "Within two rounds ... he's going to f***ing knock him out"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 9, 2024
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is backing Mike Tyson to defeat Jake Paul. Tyson vs. Paul was originally scheduled for July 20th, but “Iron” Mike had a health scare on a recent flight. As a result, the bout has been pushed back to November 15th.
Nate Diaz trolls Jorge Masvidal for dissing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: “Respect the art”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2024
Former UFC star Nate Diaz has trolled Jorge Masvidal for dissing Brazilian jiu-jitsu in their recent press conference. On July 6, Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal will collide in a boxing match. It serves as a rematch of sorts following their collision in the UFC, which Masvidal won via doctor stoppage. As we know, Diaz is a submission specialist, whereas ‘Gamebred’ prefers to keep things standing on the feet.
Oscar De La Hoya defends Deontay Wilder against critics calling for his retirement: “Never tell a fighter when to retire”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2024
Oscar De Le Hoya has defended Deontay Wilder as fans and pundits continue to call for his retirement from boxing. It’s safe to say that Deontay Wilder has fallen on tough times as of late. He’s lost four of his last five fights, and in his latest outing against Zhilei Zhang, he was brutally knocked out. Following that defeat, many have been wondering whether or not it’s time for ‘The Bronze Bomber’ to hang up his gloves for good.
Jorge Masvidal sends a message to Nate Diaz after viral press conference brawl
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
Jorge Masvidal didn’t take long to speak out after his and Nate Diaz’s teams threw hands at their Thursday pre-fight press conference. Diaz and Masvidal are scheduled to meet in the boxing ring on July 6, almost five years since their UFC 244 BMF clash. Masvidal defeated Diaz by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) to win the inaugural BMF belt.
Deontay Wilder's mother encourages the former champion to retire after another lopsided defeat: "Enjoy your life now"
Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2024
Deontay Wilder’s mother wants the boxing legend to retire following yet another defeat. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ returned to the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. For Deontay Wilder, the bout was his first since a lopsided unanimous decision loss to Joseph Parker in December. That defeat prevented the former heavyweight champion from facing longtime rival Anthony Joshua in March.
Amir Khan opens up on negotiations to face influencer boxer KSI in shock return: "Give him a good beating"
Josh Evanoff - June 4, 2024
Former unified light-welterweight champion Amir Khan wants to return to boxing to face KSI. In the world of influencer boxing, there are really only two major names. Those being Jake Paul, and ‘The Nightmare’, KSI. While the former is set to face Mike Tyson later this year in the boxing ring, the latter hasn’t competed since a loss to Tommy Fury last October. Following that defeat, the YouTuber admitted that he may retire.
Jake Paul trolls Dana White amid UFC 303 press conference postponement: "I'm not going to talk about it publicly"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2024
Jake Paul continues to poke at UFC CEO Dana White, this time amid the postponed UFC 303 press conference. The first press conference promoting the upcoming June 29th pay-per-view event headlined by Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler was scheduled to take place this past Monday in Dublin. Thousands of fans were expected to attend. While entry to the presser was going to be free, some were selling access to the festivities on the secondary market.