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Boxing News

Nate Diaz sends a warning to three of the top heavyweights in Boxing: “I’ll whoop all your asses”

Harry Kettle - March 11, 2024

Former UFC star Nate Diaz has issued an interesting warning to three of the top heavyweights in boxing. For the longest time now, Nate Diaz has been one of the most fascinating stars in the world of combat sports. From his early days in mixed martial arts to boxing in his post-UFC career, Nate knows how to make some noise. Of course, that’s given him plenty of enemies along the way, both in the cage and the squared circle.

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Dana White reacts to Anthony Joshua's knockout win over former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou

Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024

Dana White shared his thoughts on Anthony Joshua’s knockout win over Francis Ngannou during tonight’s UFC 299 post-fight press conference. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) collided with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3 Boxing) in Friday night’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Watch | Daniel Cormier and Israel Adesanya's live reactions to Anthony Joshua knocking out Francis Ngannou

Jeffrey Walter - March 9, 2024

Former UFC champions Daniel Cormier and Israel Adesanya tuned in to watch Francis Ngannou square off with Anthony Joshua. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) collided with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3 Boxing) in last night’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Tyson Fury reacts after Francis Ngannou suffers nasty KO loss to Anthony Joshua: "He can go back into MMA"

Jeffrey Walter - March 9, 2024

Tyson Fury was in attendance for yesterday’s highly anticipated heavyweight boxing match between Francis Ngannou and Anthony Joshua. Fury (34-0-1), the reigning WBC heavyweight champion, had of course served as Ngannou’s first professional boxing opponent last October. Despite being an enormous betting underdog, ‘The Predator’ shocked the world by knocking down ‘The Gypsy King’ and taking the fight all the way to the judges’ scorecards. Although he wound up suffering a split decision defeat, the former UFC champion’s stock only rose in the controversial setback.

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Francis Ngannou opens up about Anthony Joshua’s power following knockout loss in Saudi Arabia: “In fact, I didn’t feel the punch”

Harry Kettle - March 9, 2024

Francis Ngannou has given his thoughts on the knockout blow he suffered at the hands of Anthony Joshua. Last night, Anthony Joshua proved that he’s a class above Francis Ngannou in the boxing ring. He dropped ‘The Predator’ twice before eventually knocking him out cold in the second round of their showdown in Saudi Arabia. Now, many are left to wonder what the future holds for Ngannou in both boxing and MMA.

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Jake Paul reacts after Anthony Joshua KO’s Francis Ngannou

Zain Bando - March 8, 2024

Jake Paul has reacted after Anthony Joshua floored former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in less than two rounds. Paul, who defeated Ryan Bourland in San Juan, Puerto Rico to begin the month of March, took to ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) and gave props to Joshua for maximizing under tremendous pressure.

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Francis Ngannou issues statement following nasty KO loss to Anthony Joshua

Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024

Francis Ngannou has issued a statement after suffering a brutal knockout loss to Anthony Joshua this evening in Saudi Arabia. Ngannou (17-3 MMA, 0-2 Boxing) squared off with the former WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Joshua (28-3) in tonight’s headliner in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Pros react after Anthony Joshua brutally KO's Francis Ngannou

Chris Taylor - March 8, 2024

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou squared off with Anthony Joshua in the headliner of today’s boxing event in Saudi Arabia. The ‘Ngannou vs. Joshua’ fight was to be contested over ten rounds at heavyweight.

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Tyson Fury accuses Francis Ngannou of letting newfound boxing money change him: "He's this cocky guy"

Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024

Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury badly wants Francis Ngannou again. ‘The Gypsy King’ is currently in Saudi Arabia, to watch Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou up close. For Tyson Fury, he has a history with both men. While he’s never held the ring with ‘AJ’, the two have been British rivals for years now. The same cannot be said for the other man in tonight’s boxing event.

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Drake makes $615,000 bet on Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: "Betting on a scary man"

Josh Evanoff - March 8, 2024

Famed rapper Drake is rolling with Francis Ngannou to defeat Anthony Joshua in his boxing return. ‘The Predator’ is set to make the walk to the ring in just a few short hours from now. Back for the first time since a split-decision loss to Tyson Fury in his boxing debut last year, Francis Ngannou will face Anthony Joshua. For his part, ‘AJ’ is red-hot heading into the matchup, winning his last three fights.

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‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights

Susan Cox - March 8, 2024

Follow BJ Penn.com for all of today’s ‘Joshua vs. Ngannou’ Live Results and Highlights. The main event takes place today, Friday, March 8th from the Freedom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Alistair Overeem believes one facet of Anthony Joshua’s game will make him vulnerable against Francis Ngannou

Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024

Alistair Overeem has explained why he believes Anthony Joshua could run into some problems against Francis Ngannou. Tonight, Francis Ngannou will go head to head with Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster boxing match. It serves as just the second pro outing for Ngannou following his incredible bout with Tyson Fury. As for Joshua, he’s hoping to make a statement by putting a real beating on the former UFC heavyweight champion.

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Francis Ngannou reveals he borrowed $200k from Kamaru Usman while he was UFC champion because he was "broke"

Cole Shelton - March 7, 2024

Francis Ngannou will make millions of dollars on Friday to box Anthony Joshua, but while he was in the UFC he says he was broke. Ngannou made his UFC debut in 2015 and became the heavyweight champion in 2021 when he knocked out Stipe Miocic. He defended his belt once as he scored a decision win over Ciryl Gane. However, while he was fighting, Ngannou says he was broke and it got so bad he had to borrow $200k from his friend and UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.

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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou purses released, 'The Predator' to make double what he did in first boxing match

Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are going to be paid well for their boxing match tomorrow night. This Friday in Saudi Arabia, ‘AJ’ and ‘The Predator’ will clash in the boxing ring. For Anthony Joshua, he’s red-hot heading into this heavyweight matchup. The British star is currently riding a three-fight winning streak, last stopping Otto Wallin in December. Meanwhile, Francis Ngannou is fresh off his debut in the ring against Tyson Fury last fall.

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Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Francis Ngannou reveals retirement timeline ahead of Anthony Joshua boxing match: "That's where my mind is at"

Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024

PFL heavyweight contender Francis Ngannou only has a few more years of fighting left in him. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to return to the ring this Friday night, in Saudi Arabia. There, Francis Ngannou will face former two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. The boxing match will be the second of the former UFC star’s career, making his ring debut against Tyson Fury last October.

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Francis Ngannou offers reaction to Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "He can still kick some ass!"

Josh Evanoff - March 7, 2024

Francis Ngannou was just as surprised as everyone else to see Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson going down in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to return to boxing this Friday night in Saudi Arabia. For Francis Ngannou, the fight will be the second in the ring, as he faces former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Last October, the PFL star made his debut, against Tyson Fury.

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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.

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Boxing News

Francis Ngannou reveals the fight he wants after Anthony Joshua: "I still have those three names"

Josh Evanoff - March 5, 2024

PFL star Francis Ngannou still wants to meet Deontay Wilder in the boxing ring. ‘The Predator’ is currently slated to return to the boxing ring this Friday night, against Anthony Joshua. The bout will be Francis Ngannou’s second in the sport, previously crossing over to face Tyson Fury in October. In his debut, the former UFC champion dropped, and cut ‘The Gypsy King’ in their ten-round bout.