Boxing News

Josh Evanoff - January 5, 2023

Jake Paul and Mike Perry might be facing off in the boxing ring later this year. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his clash with Anderson Silva in October. In the biggest test of the YouTuber’s career thus far, he passed with flying colors. While the bout was close, an eighth-round knockdown for Paul sealed the win over ‘The Spider’ by decision.

Susan Cox - January 5, 2023

Jake Paul has signed with PFL and offered Nate Diaz a two-fight deal. It has been reported by ‘The New York Times’ that Jake Paul has signed a contract to fight with the Professional Fighters League (PFL).

Cole Shelton - January 4, 2023

Dillon Danis says it’s fake news that he was unprepared for KSI. Danis was supposed to headline a Misfits boxing card in London, England on January 14 against YouTuber KSI. However, on Wednesday, KSI’s manager, Mams Taylor, revealed Danis was out of the fight and was told it is because he was unprepared.

Josh Evanoff - January 4, 2023

YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI will face fellow influencer Faze Temper on January 14th. ‘The Nightmare’ returned to the ring for the first time in three years last August. While he was first slated to face Alex Wassabi, his opponent later withdrew. As a result, the Brit wound up facing two opponents, Swarmz and Luis Alcatraz Pineda, on one night.

Cole Shelton - January 3, 2023

Mike Perry was reportedly in the running to box Jake Paul next time out. Paul is coming off a decision win over Anderson Silva in October and many wondered what would be next for the YouTuber-turned-boxer. He has hinted at a fight announcement coming soon and Perry took to social media to claim he was offered the bout but Paul changed his mind.

Josh Evanoff - January 3, 2023

Oscar De La Hoya has reacted to Dana White’s rough New Year’s Eve in Mexico. Over the weekend, the UFC president was captured on video getting into an altercation with his wife at a nightclub. White’s wife, Anna, slapped the promoter in the midst of an argument. In response, he landed several slaps, at which the scuffle was broken up by onlookers.

Josh Evanoff - January 2, 2023

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz still has some fight in him after all. ‘The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’ has had an interesting last few years. Ortiz famously retired from MMA following a win over Chael Sonnen in 2017, but it was short-lived. The following year, the former titleholder signed with Golden Boy MMA to face Chuck Liddell in a trilogy bout.

Josh Evanoff - January 2, 2023

Jake Paul is reportedly done facing older UFC legends, according to himself, anyway. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of the ring since October when he faced Anderson Silva. The bout was the biggest test of the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s career thus far, and he lived up to expectations. While the fight was close, an eighth-round knockdown sealed the win for Paul by decision.

Josh Evanoff - December 29, 2022

It seems that KSI vs. Dillon Danis will go ahead after all. ‘The Nightmare’ made his return in August, knocking out two opponents in one night on DAZN pay-per-view. Following the win, the British YouTuber again called out names such as Jake Paul and Andrew Tate, amongst others.

Cole Shelton - December 28, 2022

Gervonta Davis has denied the recent domestic violence allegations made against him. On Wednesday, Davis allegedly struck a woman on the right side of her head with a “closed hand type slap,” leading to his arrest Tuesday afternoon in Florida, according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office incident report. He was arrested at 2:50 p.m. ET Tuesday on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm, according to Broward County Sheriff’s Office records. Davis remains in custody after a Wednesday morning court hearing, where bail was set at $1,000, a jail official said.

Cole Shelton - December 28, 2022

Gervonta Davis has been arrested for alleged domestic violence. According to ESPN, Davis allegedly struck a woman on the right side of her head with a “closed hand type slap,” leading to his arrest Tuesday afternoon in Florida, according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office incident report. He was arrested at 2:50 p.m. ET Tuesday on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm, according to Broward County Sheriff’s Office records. Davis remains in custody after a Wednesday morning court hearing, where bail was set at $1,000, a jail official said.

Josh Evanoff - December 23, 2022

Dillon Danis has now given his side of his viral street fight with Anthony Taylor. ‘El Jefe’ is slated to make his boxing debut on DAZN pay-per-view against KSI next month. While the fight will be his first in the ring, he’s no stranger to combat sports. Danis is a veteran of Bellator, currently holding a 2-0 record, with both victories coming by submission.

Cole Shelton - December 22, 2022

Dillon Danis has revealed he has to pay Bellator in order to box KSI. Danis, of course, is under contract with Bellator – despite not fighting since 2019 due to knee injuries. He will make his return to fighting on January 14 in the main event of Misfits 004 against KSI, with the event being streamed on DAZN.

Susan Cox - December 22, 2022

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to fight each other next for the undisputed heavyweight world title. Tyson Fury, 34, has a 33-0 record in the boxing ring, 24 of those by knockout.

Josh Evanoff - December 22, 2022

Conor McGregor is rooting for Dillon Danis to defeat KSI, but he’s not super excited about the fight itself. ‘El Jefe’ is a noted training partner and friend of the former UFC champion. For his part, Danis, too, had some success in the cage, albeit in Bellator. The jiu-jitsu ace signed to the promotion in 2017 and was seen as a solid welterweight prospect.

Cole Shelton - December 21, 2022

Dillon Danis says he will be getting paid quite well for his upcoming boxing match against KSI. Danis is set to headline Misfits 004 on January 14 in London, England against YouTuber KSI in his boxing debut. Danis is 2-0 in MMA but has not fought since June 2019 due to an injury. Yet, he will be making his return and is confident he will win. Not only is he confident he will get his hand raised, but Danis also says he will make more than any current UFC champ.

Josh Evanoff - December 16, 2022

Gordon Ryan has given his take on the upcoming boxing debut of Dillon Danis. ‘El Jefe’ has been a controversial figure in the combat sports community for a while now. While he was first introduced to MMA fans through his training with Conor McGregor, Danis has been competing at the top level of jiu-jitsu for a long time.

Susan Cox - December 16, 2022

Logan Paul has reacted to Paddy Pimblett’s ‘Body Fuel’ Video. Logan Paul, along with fellow YouTuber KSI, founded the drink ‘Prime Hydration’ earlier this year.