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Anthony Joshua believes Francis Ngannou is “a good addition” to heavyweight boxing: “I thought this whole crossover thing wasn’t serious”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2024
Anthony Joshua believes that Francis Ngannou serves as a positive addition to the heavyweight boxing landscape. Tomorrow night, Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou will collide in a blockbuster clash in Saudi Arabia. It serves as Ngannou’s second professional bout since beginning his venture into professional boxing, following on from an extraordinary performance against Tyson Fury. While he has plans to return to MMA later in the year, his main focus right now is on the squared circle.
Tommy Fury vows to beat Jake Paul again when healed from surgery: "He's getting too much momentum again"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
Tommy Fury hopes to meet Jake Paul in the boxing ring again later this year. ‘TNT’ has been out of the boxing ring since a clash with YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI in October. For Tommy Fury, the bout was his second in a row against an influencer. Earlier in the year, the British boxer faced Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia and handed ‘The Problem Child’ his first loss by split decision.
Sean O'Malley blames Ryan Garcia's drug use for concerning remarks: "Cocaine's a hell of a drug"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes that Ryan Garcia’s ongoing issues are drug-related. ‘Sugar’ is currently slated to return to the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Aljamain Sterling last August, Sean O’Malley will look to defeat Marlon Vera. The bout comes four years after their first outing, where ‘Chito’ won by first-round stoppage due to injury.
WATCH | Francis Ngannou snaps on Tyson Fury at press conference: "You are nothing in front of me"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
Things got wild between Francis Ngannou and boxing champion Tyson Fury earlier today. ‘The Predator’ is currently set to collide with Anthony Joshua this Friday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the bout will be the second boxing match of his career. The PFL heavyweight famously made his debut last October, in a ten-round bout against Tyson Fury.
Conor McGregor shows interest in December boxing match with Manny Pacquiao: "It's still there"
Josh Evanoff - March 5, 2024
Former UFC two-weight champion Conor McGregor is down to face Manny Pacquiao in boxing. ‘The Notorious’ is currently awaiting his return to the octagon. Conor McGregor famously broke his leg in his July 2021 trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, and he’s been on the sidelines since then. As of now, the Irishman is hoping to return to the UFC cage later this year against Michael Chandler.
Francis Ngannou’s coach guarantees ‘The Predator’ will knockout Anthony Joshua: “Lightning will strike twice”
Susan Cox - March 5, 2024
Francis Ngannou’s coach is guaranteeing ‘The Predator’ will knockout Anthony Joshua in their upcoming boxing bout. It will be Anthony Joshua (27-3, 24 KOs) battling Francis Ngannou (0-1) in a 10-round heavyweight main event bout from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this coming Friday, March 8th.
Sean Strickland slams 'f*cking p*ssy' Ryan Garcia amid mental health struggles: "Next time just be a man"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has slammed boxing star Ryan Garcia. Over the last few weeks, ‘KingRy’ has had more than a few public struggles. As of now, Ryan Garcia is set to return to the boxing ring on April 20th, against Devin Haney. However, many fans online are publically wondering if he’s even going to make it to fight day, due to several concerning social media posts.
Ryan Garcia offers update after concerning online messages: "They've tried to put me in jail"
Josh Evanoff - March 4, 2024
Just over a month out from his return to the boxing ring, Ryan Garcia is in a bit of a bad place. ‘KingRy’ recently signed a deal to return to the boxing ring in New York on April 20th. There, Ryan Garcia will face his longtime rival, Devin Haney. ‘The Dream’ faced the former interim lightweight champion in the amateurs on six occasions. The two boxers split the series at 3-3 and will get to settle the feud as pros.
Demetrious Johnson unimpressed with Jake Paul’s latest knockout win in boxing: “He's facing amateur-level competition”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2024
Demetrious Johnson has explained why he isn’t overly impressed by Jake Paul following his latest boxing win. Last weekend, Jake Paul returned to the ring and secured a nice KO win over Ryan Bourland. While many didn’t believe his opponent was up to scratch, a lot of fans are intrigued to see how far ‘The Problem Child’ can take this current run of his.
Jake Paul expresses interest in fighting UFC veteran Tony Ferguson in MMA: “He said he wanted to fight”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2024
Jake Paul has revealed that he’d be interested in battling UFC veteran Tony Ferguson in a mixed martial arts bout. For the longest time now, fans have been calling for Tony Ferguson to retire. Alas, even after his most recent defeat to Paddy Pimblett, ‘El Cucuy’ refuses to go quietly into the night. Instead, he’s suggested that he plans on fighting until the wheels fall off.
Tyson Fury explains why Francis Ngannou should “get on his knees” and kiss his feet: “I put him on the map, made him a multi-millionaire”
Harry Kettle - March 4, 2024
Tyson Fury has explained why he believes Francis Ngannou should be thanking him ahead of his battle with Anthony Joshua. Last year, Francis Ngannou shocked the world. While he wasn’t able to defeat Tyson Fury in his boxing debut, he certainly gave him a scare. He dropped ‘The Gypsy King’ and, in the eyes of many, should’ve gotten the win on the scorecards.
Jake Paul fires back at Ryan Garcia for post-fight rant: "I'm a better boxer than you"
Fernando Quiles - March 3, 2024
Jake Paul is aware of Ryan Garcia’s recent rant aimed at him, and he’s responded. Paul was in action last night in Puerto Rico against Ryan Bourland, scoring a first-round TKO finish to improve his pro boxing record to 9=1. After the fight, Paul slammed Nate Diaz and accused him of “ducking” an MMA fight. He also called out undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez.
Jake Paul KO's Ryan Bourland in Round 1 (Video)
Chris Taylor - March 2, 2024
Jake Paul returns to the squared circle this evening for an eight-round cruiserweight boxing match with fellow American Ryan Bourland. The event, which airs exclusively on DAZN, is headlined by a bout between Amanda Serrano and Nina Meinke for the unified featherweight world championship.
Ryan Garcia downplays questions of mental state ahead of return: "I don't do cocaine"
Josh Evanoff - March 1, 2024
Ryan Garcia felt the need to clarify a few things ahead of his boxing return. ‘KingRy’ recently signed a deal to face WBC super lightweight champion Devin Haney on April 20th in New York. For Ryan Garcia, the fight will be the first since a knockout win over Oscar Duarte in December. It will also be his first major test, since losing to Gervonta Davis last April.
Jake Paul explains why he “feels bad” for former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland: “I see a very insecure, lost, wannabe, like alpha male”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2024
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has explained why he feels bad for former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. In recent weeks, a small feud has developed between Jake Paul and Sean Strickland. The boxer and UFC fighter have spoken about a possible showdown, but up to this point, nothing has been set in stone.
Jake Paul explains why he opted for co-main event spot in boxing return: "I'm just here supporting"
Josh Evanoff - February 28, 2024
Ahead of his return to the boxing ring, Jake Paul is just happy to be gaining experience. ‘The Problem Child’ is at a very strange point in his combat sports career. Jake Paul burst onto the scene in 2020, scoring a knockout win over AnEsonGib in his professional debut. Following that victory in the boxing ring, the YouTuber began to target fights with several former UFC stars.
Sean O'Malley laughs off 'stupid' Ryan Garcia for challenging him to UFC fight: "I don't need to take him down"
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes Ryan Garcia is crazy for wanting to fight him in MMA. ‘Sugar’ and ‘KingRy’ have been linked to each other over the last few months. Last year, Sean O’Malley revealed that he had already spoken to the UFC brass about a potential move to the boxing ring. According to the champion, the only fight that they would accept is a future clash with Ryan Garcia, due to the boxer’s starpower.
Jake Paul responds to chatter from Tyreek, Neeraj and Tommy Fury
Susan Cox - February 26, 2024
Jake Paul is responding to ‘chatter’ from Tyreek, Neeraj and Tommy Fury. Paul is currently preparing for his next fight which takes place this coming Saturday, March 2nd, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.