Boxing News
Pros react after Chad Johnson makes boxing debut against Brian Maxwell
Christopher Taylor - June 6, 2021
Tonight’s Mayweather vs Paul event in Miami featured the boxing debut of former NFL star Chad Johnson who takes on BKFC veteran Brian Maxwell. Johnson, who is 43-years-old and a six-time NFL pro bowler, had no professional experience in the sport of boxing ahead of tonight’s contest. Despite being a relative newcomer to the sweet science, the former Cincinnati Bengal was confident he would have a good showing this evening.
Mayweather vs. Paul Results: Chad Johnson delivers in fight with Brian Maxwell (Highlights)
Christopher Taylor - June 6, 2021
Tonight’s Mayweather vs Paul event in Miami features the boxing debut of former NFL star Chad Johnson who takes on BKFC veteran Brian Maxwell. Johnson, who is 43-years-old and a six-time NFL pro bowler, has no professional experience in the sport of boxing. Despite being a relative newcomer to the sweet science, the former Cincinnati Bengal is confident he will have a good showing this evening.
Eddie Alvarez shares prediction for tonight's Logan Paul vs. Floyd Mayweather boxing match
Adam Martin - June 6, 2021
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez shared his prediction for tonight’s big boxing match between Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather. Paul and Mayweather meet in an exhibition boxing match tonight live from the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. It’s an exhibition boxing match because of the massive weight difference in the fight. At the official weigh-ins on Saturday, Paul came in at 189.5lbs while Mayweather tipped the scales at 155lbs. The weight difference is the reason this fight is not a professional boxing match, but rather an exhibition fight. Because it’s an exhibition, there will be no official judges ringside to declare a winner, but the fighters can still go for a KO.
Logan Paul shares final hype video before boxing showdown with Floyd Mayweather
Adam D Martin - June 6, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul shared one final hype video before his boxing showdown with Floyd Mayweather on Sunday night on Showtime PPV. Paul and Mayweather meet Sunday evening at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida in a highly-anticipated exhibition boxing match. One on side of the ring will be Mayweather, one of the greatest boxers of all time and the holder of a perfect 50-0 record as a professional boxer. On the other side of the ring will be Paul, he of YouTube fame and the 0-1 professional boxing record. On paper, it should be a walk in the park for Mayweather, with the betting lines pegging “Money” as a monumental favorite to get the win in the fight. However, Paul is confident that he can get the job done and believes he will win the fight.
Floyd Mayweather claims he could make as much as $100 million for Logan Paul fight, confirms Jake is "probably" next
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2021
Floyd Mayweather claims he could make as much as $100 million for his upcoming boxing match with Logan Paul, this while hinting Jake could be his next opponent. Mayweather, who is now 44-years-old, has not competed professionally since improving his overall record to 50-0 with a TKO victory over Conor McGregor in 2017. With that said, ‘Money’ has kept active by participating in exhibition bouts. Mayweather defeated RIZIN star Tenshin Nasukawa by first round TKO in his most recent effort on New Years Eve in 2018.
Mike Perry claims Jake Paul was better in sparring than Darren Till
Drake Riggs - June 4, 2021
Mike Perry has some behind-closed-door experience with both Jake Paul and Darren Till. The welterweight “Platinum” first sparred with his now-middleweight rival in Till a few years back. More recently, Perry spent time helping out Paul in preparation for his last match with Ben Askren. When asked who sparred him better, Perry had an interesting response.
Jake Paul trashes the UFC over fighter pay: "F*ck Dana White"
Adam D Martin - June 4, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul absolutely trashed the UFC over its fighter pay, lashing out at UFC president Dana White in his latest rant. Paul returns to the boxing ring this summer when he takes on former UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley in a high-profile match on Showtime PPV. Ahead of the big fight, Woodley and Paul had their first staredown on Thursday night. Paul took the microphone following the faceoff and went off on an expletive-filled rant against the UFC and its fighter pay.
Logan Paul says boxing is easier than mixed martial arts: "MMA's f*cking hard"
Adam D Martin - June 4, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Logan Paul says that boxing is easier than mixed martial arts, saying that he believes that “MMA’s f*cking hard.” Paul makes his second walk into the boxing ring as a professional when he takes on the legendary Floyd Mayweather this Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. Speaking on Showtime ahead of this weekend’s big fight, Paul was asked why he decided to go into boxing instead of pursuing mixed martial arts. Before he turned to boxing, Paul was a high-school wrestler and was said to be very good on the mats. But so far, Paul has remained focused on boxing and not MMA, and there’s a reason for that, as Paul thinks MMA is hard.
Vitor Belfort Triller boxing match in the works vs. Tarzann
Drake Riggs - June 3, 2021
Vitor Belfort is finally getting back in action… it just won’t be MMA. Instead, “The Phenom” joins in on the boxing circus. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported on Thursday that Belfort is in the process of making a boxing match happen in Triller on June 19. In typical Triller fashion, Belfort is lined up to face YouTube star Mike Holston, better known as “Tarzann.”
Floyd Mayweather offers to train Tyron Woodley for Jake Paul fight, former UFC champ responds
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Floyd Mayweather has offered to train Tyron Woodley ahead of his pro boxing debut against Jake Paul. In the main event of an upcoming Showtime boxing pay-per-view, Woodley is set to face YouTuber turned boxer, Jake Paul in a highly-anticipated bout. Woodley is a former UFC champion while Paul has taken the combat sports world by storm and coming off a first-round TKO over Ben Askren.
Floyd Mayweather is "most definitely" open to rematching Conor McGregor: "He's easy"
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Floyd Mayweather is open to running it back with Conor McGregor if the Irishman is up for it. In August of 2017, Mayweather and McGregor had their highly-anticipated boxing match. It took the world by storm as it was a can’t miss event and ultimately, it was Mayweather who got the 10th round TKO win. However, the early rounds were competitive as McGregor landed some shots, and according to Leonard Ellerbe the CEO of Mayweather Promotions, a rematch is possible.
Tyron Woodley raps "I'll beat yo ass" to Jake Paul in first faceoff (Video)
Cole Shelton - June 3, 2021
Tyron Woodley and Jake Paul had their first faceoff and Woodley rapped one of his songs to the YouTube star. On August 28 in the main event of a Showtime pay-per-view card, Woodley will make his pro boxing debut against Paul, who’s 3-0 as a pro boxer. It’s a highly-anticipated bout and on Thursday in Miami, the two had their first faceoff where Woodley decided to rap his song ‘I’ll beat yo ass’ to Paul.
Oscar De La Hoya accuses Canelo of ducking Jermell Charlo, Alvarez issues scathing response
Adam D Martin - June 3, 2021
Boxing promoter Oscar De La Hoya accused Canelo Alvarez of ducking Jermell Charlo, and Alvarez issued a scathing response to the accusation. In reply to a post on Instagram of Alvarez teaching a young fighter boxing technique, De La Hoya and Alvarez got into a back-and-forth argument on social media after the Golden Boy executive accused Alvarez of ducking Jermell Charlo. Not only that, but De La Hoya also criticized his former client for his boxing skills, suggesting that Alvarez leads his head up when he throws hooks and that he walks around the ring flat-footed. Alvarez was absolutely livid with the comments that De La Hoya made and he quickly fired back at him.
Jake Paul negotiated an automatic rematch clause if he loses to Tyron Woodley, reveals Malki Kawa
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2021
Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley may box twice. According to Malki Kawa, Woodley’s manager, Paul, the brash YouTuber turned boxer negotiated an automatic rematch clause for their fight. Of course, Paul and Woodley will headline a Showtime boxing card on August 28. It’s a stiff test for the 3-0 pro boxer and if he loses, he has the right to trigger an immediate rematch.
Tyron Woodley is getting a "multi-million dollar payday" to box Jake Paul, reveals manager
Cole Shelton - June 2, 2021
Tyron Woodley will be making millions of dollars to box Jake Paul, his manager Malki Kawa, revealed. After it was made official that Woodley would box Paul, the former UFC champion claimed it would be the biggest purse of his career. According to Kawa, Woodley did better than Ben Askren due to the fact he’s getting a cut of the pay-per-view which Askren did not. With that, he says Woodley will make millions of dollars.
Dana White reacts to Jake Paul boxing match: "Tyron Woodley doesn't look like the Tyron Woodley of the past"
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
UFC president Dana White reacted to the Jake Paul boxing match, saying that “Tyron Woodley doesn’t look like the Tyron Woodley of the past.” It was officially announced this week that Paul will take on Woodley on August 28 in a professional boxing match on Showtime PPV. Paul has looked good in his first three boxing matches, winning all of them including a knockout win over Ben Askren in his last outing. Following that fight, there were rumors that he could take on Woodley next, Askren’s longtime friend and training partner, and the fight was officially booked this week. It was made possible to make because Woodley’s contract with the UFC recently expired following a stoppage loss to Vicente Luque and the promotion decided not to sign him to a new deal.
Jake Paul reacts after booking boxing match with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley
Adam D Martin - June 2, 2021
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul reacted after officially booking his upcoming boxing match with former UFC champion Tyron Woodley. Paul and Woodley have been rumored to fight ever since Paul knocked out Woodley’s friend and teammate Ben Askren in April for Triller Fight Club, and the fight will now take place on August 28 on Showtime PPV. Following the announcement of the bout, Paul took to his social media to react to the new booking. Take a look at how “The Problem Child” reacted.
Michael Bisping reveals he was offered a massive payday to box Jake Paul
Cole Shelton - June 1, 2021
Michael Bisping was offered to box Jake Paul, but he turned it down. Bisping, like many other MMA fighters, had trashed Paul, and the brash YouTuber turned boxer called out ‘The Count’ and offered him a fight. However, it didn’t come to fruition and Ben Askren ended up stepping up to box Paul and got knocked out in the first round.