Boxing News
Logan Paul calls to face Paddy Pimblett on undercard of Elon Musk vs. Mark Zuckerberg: "For free"
Josh Evanoff - July 4, 2023
Logan Paul badly wants to fight Paddy Pimblett on the undercard of a UFC event featuring Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Over the last few weeks, the two billionaires have been going back and forth over a potential fight. For his part, Dana White has repeatedly confirmed that he plans to stage the contest in the UFC. Furthermore, both Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have shown videos and images of themselves training for the potential bout.
VIDEO | Jose Aldo turns opponent into panic wrestler during boxing return
Josh Evanoff - July 3, 2023
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo produced some big highlights in his boxing return. It’s not exactly a secret that ‘Junior’ is attempting to make a career in the boxing ring these days. Last year, the Brazilian suffered a unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili. Following the loss, Jose Aldo retired from MMA and was later released from his promotional contract.
Video | Roy Jones Jr. earns a TKO victory in the first-ever boxing match in the Metaverse
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 2, 2023
Roy Jones Jr. made history this past Friday (June 30), but perhaps not in the way fight fans envisioned. Jones, an International Boxing Hall of Famer, took on bodybuilder NDO Champ. This was the first boxing match to take place in the metaverse. The virtual experience has been widely panned on social media. For starters, Jones is a legend in the fight game but at the age of 54, many believe he shouldn’t be in the ring competing even if his opponent has no prior boxing experience. Another issue some viewers had was the quality of the visuals.
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury will be fighting Francis Ngannou next but with a disappointing stipulation
Chris Taylor - July 1, 2023
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury will be fighting Francis Ngannou next, but with a disappointing stipulation. Talks of Ngannou and Fury having a crossover match began in 2021, this after ‘The Gypsy King’ called out ‘The Predator’ and other top UFC heavyweights.
KSI issues Tommy Fury ultimatum to sign contract: "You're meant to be the fighter!"
Josh Evanoff - June 30, 2023
It appears that YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI might not be boxing Tommy Fury next after all. ‘The Nightmare’ has been out of the ring since May, when he faced Joe Fournier. The bout was expected to be the biggest test of his career thus far, but the Brit passed with flying colors. KSI wound up scoring a second-round knockout win, immediately having a face-off with Tommy Fury following the bout.
Deontay Wilder gives update on PFL fight with Francis Ngannou: "He knows what the deal is"
Josh Evanoff - June 29, 2023
Boxing star Deontay Wilder is still interested in facing Francis Ngannou in the PFL. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ is currently looking to book his return to the boxing ring. Deontay Wilder has been out of the ring since a knockout win over Robert Helenius last Fall. Since then, he’s been linked to several high-profile fights with names such as Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr.
UFC flyweight champion Brandon Moreno hints at future career in Boxing: “I have this desire inside me”
Harry Kettle - June 29, 2023
UFC flyweight king Brandon Moreno has hinted at the possibility of him venturing into boxing in the future. At this moment in time, Brandon Moreno is on top of the world. He’s a two-time undisputed flyweight champion after finally settling his feud with Deiveson Figueiredo, and he’s set to return to action next month. When he does so, he’ll put his crown on the line against Alexandre Pantoja.
WATCH | Tyson and Tommy Fury trade blows in brotherly sparring session
Josh Evanoff - June 28, 2023
Boxing stars Tyson Fury and Tommy Fury are putting in work ahead of their respective returns. As of now, ‘The Gypsy King’ is still waiting for his next opponent. In December, Tyson Fury scored his third, and likely final win over Derek Chisora by tenth-round stoppage. Following the victory, the heavyweight champion had a face-off with Oleksandr Usyk in the center of the ring.
Michael Bisping believes Nate Diaz is a "safe pick" for Jake Paul: "Hope I eat my words"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2023
Michael Bisping believes Jake Paul made a safe pick in Nate Diaz as his next opponent. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of the ring since his February clash with Tommy Fury. There, the YouTuber-turned-boxer suffered the first loss of his career by split decision. Following the decision defeat, Jake Paul called for a rematch with ‘TNT’, but he quickly changed his mind.
Jake Paul gives dismal update on fighter's union talks with Anderson Silva: "Near impossible"
Josh Evanoff - June 27, 2023
Jake Paul and Anderson Silva aren’t having an easy time creating a fighter’s union. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘The Spider’ faced off last October on Showtime pay-per-view. The Brazilian entered the contest off wins over Tito Ortiz and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. In the build to the contest, Jake Paul made Anderson Silva a bet. That bet was if the YouTuber won, the MMA legend would have to help him create a union.
Chris Avila refutes Esquiva Falcao’s claim that Nate Diaz “looked like he was dying” during sparring session: “That guy got f**ked up”
Harry Kettle - June 26, 2023
Chris Avila has hit back at Esquiva Falcao for his claims that Nate Diaz didn’t look good during their recent sparring session. Earlier this month, boxing star Esquiva Falcao trained and sparred alongside Nate Diaz. In the eyes of Falcao, though, things didn’t go all too well, as he claimed Diaz was struggling throughout the course of their session.
Canelo Alvarez signs three-fight $100 million dollar deal with PBC ahead of September return against Jermall Charlo
Josh Evanoff - June 23, 2023
Super-middleweight boxing champion Canelo Alvarez is set to face Jermall Charlo on September 16th. The Mexican superstar has been out of the ring since his May return against John Ryder. That was a return in more than one way for Canelo Alvarez, as it was his first bout in Mexico in over a decade. He didn’t disappoint fans, as he dominated ‘The Gorilla’ en route to a unanimous decision win.
Tyson Fury blames “little sh*tbag” Joe Rogan for Jon Jones fight rumors: “There was never talk of me saying I was going to go in a cage with Jon”
Harry Kettle - June 22, 2023
Tyson Fury has hit out at Joe Rogan for kickstarting talk of a fight between himself and UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones. As we all know, Tyson Fury is considered by many to be the best heavyweight boxer of his generation. In the eyes of some, he’s one of the greatest of all time. On the flip side, Jon Jones is seen as the GOAT by the majority of pundits in mixed martial arts.
Chris Avila vs. Jeremy Stephens added to the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2023
UFC veterans Chris Avila and Jeremy Stephens have been added to Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz. ‘The Problem Child’ is slated to face the former UFC star in August on DAZN pay-per-view. The bout will be Nate Diaz’s first boxing match and his first combat sports appearance since September. That month at UFC 279, he scored a submission win over Tony Ferguson to close out his contract with the promotion.
John Gotti III reveals Floyd Mayweather rematch is targeted for October: "It was the most googled thing in the whole world"
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2023
Believe it or not, John Gotti III vs. Floyd Mayweather 2 is somehow on the table. ‘Money’ had yet another exhibition bout earlier this month in Florida. While Floyd Mayweather has continued to compete in an exhibition capacity, the vast majority of these bouts have been treated as little more than sparring sessions. Over the last few years, the boxer has faced YouTubers such as Logan Paul and Deji.
Eddie Hearn labels Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz a mismatch: "You can see people hit pads and you know"
Josh Evanoff - June 21, 2023
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn doesn’t believe Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz will be competitive. In August, the Stockton slugger will make his long-awaited professional boxing debut. The bout will be Nate Diaz’s first since his exit from the UFC last September, submitting Tony Ferguson. Ahead of his boxing debut, the former MMA fighter has been training with names such as Andre Ward.
Francis Ngannou slams UFC's willingness to book Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury: "Everything is about how to take down Ngannou"
Josh Evanoff - June 20, 2023
Francis Ngannou seemingly doesn’t care for the UFC’s attempt to make Jon Jones vs. Tyson Fury. Over the last few weeks ‘Bones’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ have been going back and forth. While the boxer first only showed interest in competing in the boxing ring, he’s changed his tune a little bit. In recent days, Tyson Fury has shown interest in facing Jon Jones in a potential two-fight deal.
Jake Paul claims Nate Diaz boxing match is now 10 rounds: "I don't give a f***, I'm all in"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 20, 2023
If Jake Paul is to be believed, then his boxing match with Nate Diaz has now been bumped up to 10 rounds. Much has been made about the eight rounds that had been scheduled for Paul vs. Diaz. The Stockton native expressed his belief that there should be more rounds in the fight. Jake Paul agreed, and has taken to his Twitter account to claim the bout with Nate Diaz is now 10 rounds.