Paddy Donovan, Kieran Molloy, and Kurt Walker notch victories in undercard action Michael "Mick" Conlan returned home to Belfast and got back on the winning track. Conlan, who lost a featherweight title bid in March, defeated Miguel Marriaga by unanimous decision in the 10-round featherweight main event Saturday at The SSE Arena. Conlan (17-1, 8 KOs) … [Read more...] about Return of the Mick: Conlan Dominates Marriaga in Belfast Main Event
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Top 10 Light Heavyweight Contenders (#6) Thiago Santos and (#10) Jamahal Hill Collide at UFC Apex
Featured Bout (#6) Vicente Luque VS (#13) Geoff Neal UFC returns to UFC APEX with a thrilling light heavyweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 6 ranked Thiago Santos take on No. 10 Jamahal Hill. The co-main event pits No. 6 ranked welterweight contender Vicente Luque against No. 13 ranked welterweight contender Geoff Neal in a pivotal matchup. Also on the card, the … [Read more...] about Top 10 Light Heavyweight Contenders (#6) Thiago Santos and (#10) Jamahal Hill Collide at UFC Apex
Dog Fight: Isaac Dogboe Edges Joet Gonzalez in Featherweight Battle
Cabrera topples Flores Jr. in lightweight co-feature Isaac "Royal Storm" Dogboe's future was cloudy following back-to-back junior featherweight title fight losses to Emanuel Navarrete. Now, his future is brighter than ever. Ghana's Dogboe defeated two-time title challenger Joet Gonzalez by a 10-round split decision in the featherweight main event … [Read more...] about Dog Fight: Isaac Dogboe Edges Joet Gonzalez in Featherweight Battle
Hey Arnold: Barboza Defeats Zorrilla in 140-Pound Main Event
Silver Medal Star Richard Torrez Jr. Improves to 2-0 Junior welterweight contender Arnold Barboza Jr. waited nearly 10 years as a pro to make his main event debut, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. Barboza (27-0, 10 KOs), from South El Monte, California, ground down Danielito Zorrilla to win a 10-round unanimous decision in front of a sold-out crowd of 2,836 … [Read more...] about Hey Arnold: Barboza Defeats Zorrilla in 140-Pound Main Event
Garcia vs. Fortuna – Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos (w/ Video)
RYAN GARCIA, UNDEFEATED SUPER LIGHTWEIGHT CONTENDER: "I’m determined to do something amazing, entertain the fans and give them a show. He wants to knock me out too so we’re going to come in and throw our punches and give the fans a great show." "Now I'm focused and locked in. I’m ready to do my job. I’m done talking. I just bring my good energy and speak the … [Read more...] about Garcia vs. Fortuna – Final Press Conference Quotes & Photos (w/ Video)
Michael Eifert-Adriano Sperandio Light Heavyweight Battle & The Return of Undefeated Junior Welterweight Prospect Hugo Micallef to Stream LIVE on ESPN+ July 16
Coverage from Magdeburg, Germany, begins at 3 p.m. ET/12 p.m. PT Light heavyweight contenders Michael Eifert and Adriano Sperandio will face off for the vacant IBF Intercontinental strap this Saturday, July 16, in the 10-round main event at the Maritim Hotel in Magdeburg, Germany. Undefeated Top Rank-signed junior welterweight prospect Hugo … [Read more...] about Michael Eifert-Adriano Sperandio Light Heavyweight Battle & The Return of Undefeated Junior Welterweight Prospect Hugo Micallef to Stream LIVE on ESPN+ July 16
UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: ORTEGA vs RODRIGUEZ is headlined by a crucial featherweight contenders’ bout that has championship implications on the line as No. 2 ranked Brian Ortega takes on No. 3 ranked Yair Rodriguez. The event takes place this Saturday, July 17 from at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, N.Y. The main card will air live on ABC at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT and will be simulcast … [Read more...] about UFC Fight Night: Ortega vs. Rodriguez
Orange County’s Alexis Rocha to Face Samuel Kotey as the Co-Main Event for Garcia vs. Fortuna
Lamont Roach Jr. Takes on Angel Rodriguez for the WBA Super Featherweight Title Eliminator The undercard for Garcia vs. Fortuna promises a night full of action at the historic Crypto.com Arena on Saturday, July 16, as Orange County’s fan favorite, Alexis “Lex” Rocha (19-1, 13 KOs) of Santa Ana, CA takes on Baltimore’s Samuel … [Read more...] about Orange County’s Alexis Rocha to Face Samuel Kotey as the Co-Main Event for Garcia vs. Fortuna
3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in 2 Rounds
Robeisy Ramirez KOs Abraham Nova in featherweight co-feature. All hail, King Artur, the three-belt light heavyweight champion. WBC/IBF ruler Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) stopped Joe Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) in the second round Saturday evening at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Beterbiev knocked down Smith three times during the one-sided beatdown, picking up … [Read more...] about 3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in 2 Rounds
Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown
Jason Moloney KOs Aston Palicte in bantamweight co-feature Devin “The Dream” Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) became the undisputed lightweight champion of the world by outclassing George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr. (20-1, 10 KOs) en route to a 12-round unanimous decision in front of 41,129 fans on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Haney unified his WBC … [Read more...] about Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown