Boxing News

Susan Cox - July 20, 2023

Jake Paul is thanking Tommy Fury for handing him his first career loss. It was the undefeated Jake Paul who took on Tommy Fury in a boxing match on February 26th of this year in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. The result was a split decision victory in favor of Fury.

Josh Evanoff - July 19, 2023

Former UFC welterweight Nate Diaz has promised an MMA return ahead of his boxing match with Jake Paul. The Stockton slugger has been out of action since a short-notice clash with Tony Ferguson last September. Originally slated to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279, ‘Borz’ was pulled after missing weight. In the pay-per-view headliner, Nate Diaz instead scored a submission win over ‘El Cucuy’.

Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2023

PFL commentator Randy Couture has reacted to Francis Ngannou vs. Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ announced his boxing debut against ‘The Gypsy King’ earlier this month. After months of speculation after Francis Ngannou left the UFC, he somehow got the deal done. In October, the PFL heavyweight will face Tyson Fury, and there are few happier than Randy Couture.

Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2023

UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett doesn’t expect to face Logan Paul anytime soon. ‘The Baddy’ has been out of the cage since a controversial unanimous decision win over Jared Gordon in December. That was the Scouser’s fourth in the UFC, but it came at a cost. Many felt that ‘Flash’ deserved the nod at UFC 282. Furthermore, Paddy Pimblett suffered an ankle injury, resulting in a long layoff.

Josh Evanoff - July 17, 2023

Jake Paul is still willing to fight Nate Diaz in the PFL cage after their August boxing match. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since his split-decision loss to Tommy Fury in February. That was the first loss of the YouTuber-turned-boxer’s career thus far. Following the defeat, Jake Paul signaled his next fight would be a rematch with ‘TNT’, but quickly changed course.

Cole Shelton - July 17, 2023

Francis Ngannou has detailed the rematch clause for his upcoming boxing match against Tyson Fury. Ngannou and Fury are set to box on October 28 in a professional bout – although the heavyweight title is not on the line. However, it will be a highly-anticipated matchup as it serves as Ngannou’s boxing debut and his first fight since leaving the UFC.

Harry Kettle - July 17, 2023

Jake Paul has claimed that Francis Ngannou is making north of $10 million for his boxing match against Tyson Fury. Earlier this month, it was announced that Francis Ngannou has signed on the dotted line for a boxing showdown with Tyson Fury. It’s been heavily teased for a while now, and it’s finally going to happen later this year in Saudi Arabia.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 16, 2023

Jake Paul knows the performance he had against Tommy Fury won’t cut it going forward. Paul showed heart when he fought Fury earlier this year. It was clear that he was being beaten to the punch, but he was never truly out of the fight. While the social media star suffered the first loss of his pro boxing career via split decision, “The Problem Child” has used it as a learning experience.

Zain Bando - July 14, 2023

It’s not often that two of combat sport’s most well-known figures, Jake Paul and Dana White, end up in the same Sports Illustrated magazine, but that was the case in the 2023 edition of the “50 Most Influential Figures in Sports.” What do Jake Paul and Dana White do for combat sports? Dana White has been the most polarizing figure in mixed martial arts for many years. The last two decades have seen his direct and uncompromising approach transform the UFC into a global sensation.

Susan Cox - July 14, 2023

Undefeated lightweight boxing champion Devin Haney has been arrested on felony weapons charge. ‘The Dream’ is the current undisputed world champion at lightweight. Haney has held the World Boxing Council title since 2019 and since 2022 reins as the champion in the World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation, World Boxing Organization, and Ring titles.

Harry Kettle - July 14, 2023

Jake Paul has lashed out at former UFC star Nate Diaz for failing to really promote their upcoming boxing showdown. On August 5, Jake Paul and Nate Diaz will collide in a boxing match. It’s a fight that has been years in the making, and it’s expected to do big numbers on pay-per-view. However, it won’t be clear until the dust settles just how big the contest is going to be.

Cole Shelton - July 13, 2023

Sparring footage from Nate Diaz preparing for his upcoming boxing match against Jake Paul has been released. Diaz is set to make his pro boxing debut on August 5 as he takes on Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated bout. Heading into the fight, Paul is the betting favorite, partly due to the fact Diaz has no prior pro boxing experience.

Josh Evanoff - July 12, 2023

Francis Ngannou is going to break the bank for his boxing match against Tyson Fury. ‘The Predator’ has long attempted to secure a boxing match with ‘The Gypsy King’. In January, Francis Ngannou became the first champion in decades to leave the UFC. At the time, the heavyweight stated that securing a boxing match was one of his main goals when a free agent.

Cole Shelton - July 11, 2023

Bruce Buffer is interested in seeing Logan Paul face Paddy Pimblett in the UFC. Paul has expressed interest in fighting in MMA as he has a wrestling background and also has some boxing fights. He also gets along with Dana White and recently asked to fight Paddy Pimblett inside of the Octagon.

Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2023

The war of words between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou has already begun. Earlier today, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Predator’ announced their massive boxing match. Last month, Tyson Fury’s planned December fight with Oleksandr Usyk fell apart due to financial demands. As a result, Francis Ngannou, who had been linked to boxing matches with Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora, decided to change course.

Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2023

Oleksandr Usyk’s manager, Egis Kilmas, has taken a shot at Tyson Fury for fighting Francis Ngannou. ‘The Cat’ has spent the better part of the last year attempting to score a fight with ‘The Gypsy King’. In December, Tyson Fury scored a knockout win over Derek Chisora, prompting Oleksandr Usyk to take to the ring for a face-off. Ultimately, the moment was supposed to serve as a tease for an April fight at Wembley Stadium.

Josh Evanoff - July 10, 2023

MMA legend Wanderlei Silva will be making his boxing debut against Felipe Franco in November. ‘The Axe Murderer’ has been out of action for nearly five years, last facing Rampage Jackson. That was the fourth fight between the two, taking place at Bellator 206 in September 2018. There, Wanderlei Silva came up short, losing by second-round knockout moving the series to 2-2.

Josh Evanoff - July 7, 2023

According to Ariel Helwani, Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou will be announced shortly. ‘The Predator’ has long attempted to secure a high-profile boxing match. In January, Francis Ngannou left the UFC as heavyweight champion, becoming the first titleholder to do so since BJ Penn. Upon his exit, he stated that he planned to head to the boxing ring, and hopefully face Tyson Fury.