Boxing News
Tony Bellew warns former UFC Heavyweight Champion not to crossover into boxing: “He will not survive”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 15, 2023
Former boxing world champion Tony Bellew doesn’t believe Francis Ngannou has much of a shot if he shares the ring with Tyson Fury. Ngannou, who was the reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion, is now a free agent. Negotiations with the UFC didn’t pan out, and now the UFC Heavyweight Championship is vacant. Ciryl Gane and Jon Jones will clash to determine the new heavyweight kingpin at UFC 285 on March 4.
Mike Perry gives update on potential boxing match with Jake Paul: "I think it happens"
Josh Evanoff - January 13, 2023
Former UFC welterweight Mike Perry believes he will face Jake Paul after all. ‘Platinum’ is famously unbeaten since leaving the UFC in 2021. He’s picked up multiple victories in the BKFC ring, notably defeating Michael ‘Venom’ Page last August by decision. Perry also picked up a victory over pro boxer Michael Seals in Triller Triad Combat in November 2021.
Scott Coker reacts to "pretty funny" cancellation of Dillon Danis vs. KSI: "I was really surprised"
Josh Evanoff - January 11, 2023
Bellator president Scott Coker was surprised to see Dillon Danis pull out of his boxing match with KSI. ‘El Jefe’ is an interesting figure in the combat sports community. A former training partner of Conor McGregor and Jiu-Jitsu coach, Danis signed with Bellator in 2017 to begin his MMA career. The subsequent year, he defeated Kyle Walker by first-round submission.
Ben Askren reflects on devasting defeats to Jorge Masvidal, Jake Paul, and end of MMA career: "I totally messed it up"
Josh Evanoff - January 11, 2023
Former UFC welterweight contender Ben Askren has reflected on the close of his combat sports career. ‘Funky’ initially retired from MMA back in 2017, following a title defense against Shinya Aoki. Askren defeated the jiu-jitsu ace by first-round stoppage and hung up the gloves for good. However, he noted that he would return to the sport if he could fight in the UFC.
Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub reacts to “brilliant” Jake Paul signing with the PFL: “He’s doing the lord’s work”
Susan Cox - January 10, 2023
Former UFC fighter Brendan Schaub is reacting to the ‘brilliant’ move in Jake Paul signing with the PFL. It was recently announced that Jake Paul was joining the Professional Fighters League (PFL) and will make his debut in the sport in 2023.
Michael Bisping reacts after Jake Paul extends PFL contract offer to Nate Diaz: “It’s the same old story, isn’t it?”
Susan Cox - January 9, 2023
Michael Bisping is reacting after Jake Paul extended a PFL contract offer to Nate Diaz. Jake Paul, spoke on his YouTube channel about his newly inked contract with the PFL saying:
MMA legend Jose Aldo expected to make pro boxing debut on February 10
Fernando Quiles Jr. - January 8, 2023
It looks like Jose Aldo will be stepping inside the boxing ring sooner than anticipated. At first, it appeared Aldo would be putting on the boxing gloves in March. Anatoliy Sulyanov, the founder of Hardcore Boxing, claimed that Aldo was highly likely for one of its events in Dubai.
Tommy Fury hits back at Jake Paul over ducking claims and suggests charity match for no money: "Take it or leave it"
Josh Evanoff - January 6, 2023
Tommy Fury wants to make it clear, he is not ducking Jake Paul. ‘TNT’ and ‘The Problem Child’ are seemingly stuck in an endless game of cat and mouse. The pair have been booked twice previously, with their first bout slated for December 2021. However, Fury was forced to withdraw from the fight due to a broken rib.
Ben Askren open to a rematch with Jake Paul in PFL if the UFC will allow it: “I’d love to rub his face in the canvas”
Harry Kettle - January 6, 2023
Ben Askren has explained how his UFC contract could prevent him from facing Jake Paul in a mixed martial arts bout. Back in April 2021, Ben Askren opted to step foot into the boxing ring to take on Jake Paul. Many weren’t quite sure how it would play out but in the end, ‘The Problem Child’ dusted Askren within the first round.
Tony Ferguson extends coaching offer to Jake Paul ahead of his MMA debut: “You can be one of my students”
Harry Kettle - January 6, 2023
Former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson has offered to coach Jake Paul in mixed martial arts. It’s not exactly a secret that Tony Ferguson has been on a skid lately. He’s lost to a string of top stars and in his last few outings, he was finished by Michael Chandler and Nate Diaz.
Conor McGregor reacts to Jake Paul signing with the PFL: “Numbnuts gave away 50% of a future purse if he does an mma bout?”
Cole Shelton - January 5, 2023
Conor McGregor has shared his thoughts on Jake Paul signing with the PFL. On Thursday, it was revealed that Paul has signed a multi-year multi-fight deal with the PFL. The brash YouTuber-turned-boxer will also help promote the promotion’s pay-per-view series where he revealed fighters will receive 50% revenue.
Pro fighters react after Jake Paul announces he will compete in PFL's 'Super Fight' division: "It's getting really hard not to like the guy"
Jeffrey Walter - January 5, 2023
Several pro fighters took to Twitter with reactions after Jake Paul announced he will be fighting MMA in PFL’s Super Fight division. It was earlier today that Paul (6-0 Boxing) shared a video announcing that he has signed a contract to fight with the Professional Fighters League (PFL). ‘The Problem Child’, 25, reportedly signed a multi-year deal to compete in the promotion’s new ‘Super Fight’ division.
Jake Paul signs with PFL, offers Nate Diaz a two-fight deal
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).
Dillon Danis responds to claims he was unprepared for boxing match against KSI which is why he pulled out
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.
KSI's new opponent revealed following Dillon Danis's withdrawal from boxing match
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.
Dillon Danis withdraws from slated boxing match with KSI: “He’s unprepared”
Susan Cox - January 4, 2023
Dillon Danis has withdrawn from his slated boxing match with KSI. Dillon Danis was scheduled to compete against YouTube star KSI in the Misfits Boxing Series 004 headliner, on Saturday, January 14th, 2023 at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England.
Oscar De La Hoya slams Dana White for slapping his wife on NYE: “Those Boston aerobic instructors are real tough guys”
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.
Tito Ortiz reportedly in-discussions to face fitness influencer Big Boy in boxing match: "I still got fight left in me"
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.