Beterbiev retains WBC/IBF Light Heavyweight World Titles Boxing's preeminent knockout artist didn't disappoint his partisan fans. Russia's Artur Beterbiev, in his first bout in 17 months, knocked out Adam Deines in the 10th round to retain his WBC and IBF light heavyweight world titles Saturday at Megasport Arena in Moscow. Beterbiev (16-0, 16 KOs) authored a fitting … [Read more...] about STILL King Artur: Beterbiev KOs Adam Deines in Round 10
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Compelling Welterweight Matchup between (#3) Leon Edwards and (#13) Belal Muhammad Headlines at UFC Apex in Las Vegas March 13
UFC continues its run of events at UFC APEX with a compelling welterweight matchup as No. 3 ranked Leon Edwards and No. 13 Belal Muhammad collide in the main event. In the co-main event, ranked light heavyweights aim to steal the show as No. 10 Misha Cirkunov takes on No. 13 Ryan Spann. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: EDWARDS vs. MUHAMMAD will take place Saturday, March 13 from UFC APEX in … [Read more...] about Compelling Welterweight Matchup between (#3) Leon Edwards and (#13) Belal Muhammad Headlines at UFC Apex in Las Vegas March 13
UFC 259 Headlined by 3 Thrilling World Championship Bouts
Featured Bouts: (C) Jan Blachowicz vs. (C-MW) Israel Adesanya (C) Amanda Nunes vs. Megan Anderson (C) Petr Yan vs. (#1) Aljamain Sterling UFC delivers its most stacked Pay-Per-View event of 2021 so far, headlined by a trio of world championship bouts. Newly crowned UFC light heavyweight champion Jan Blachowicz makes his first title defense against UFC middleweight … [Read more...] about UFC 259 Headlined by 3 Thrilling World Championship Bouts
Top 10 Heavyweights to Make a Statement at UFC APEX Feb. 27
The UFC Heavyweight Division Continues to Be on Display at UFC Apex as No. 3 Ranked Jairzinho Rozenstruik and No. 7 Ciryl Gane Aim to Make a Statement in the Main Event. In the co-main event, No. 8 ranked UFC light heavyweight Nikita Krylov intends to defend his spot in the rankings against No. 11 Magomed Ankalaev. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: ROZENSTRUIK vs. GANE will take place … [Read more...] about Top 10 Heavyweights to Make a Statement at UFC APEX Feb. 27
Smith-Vlasov to Headline Feb. 13 Bill from Las Vegas LIVE on ESPN
Championship boxing returns to ESPN this Saturday, Feb. 13, as blue collar hero Joe Smith Jr. battles Russian veteran Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world title from the MGM Grand Las Vegas Bubble. The 10-round lightweight co-feature will see former world champion Richard Commey take on Jackson Marinez. And, in a six-round heavyweight special attraction, … [Read more...] about Smith-Vlasov to Headline Feb. 13 Bill from Las Vegas LIVE on ESPN
UFC Returns to Las Vegas With Thrilling Heavyweight Clash Feb. 6
(#5) Alistair Overeem vs. (#6) Alexander Volkov UFC returns to UFC APEX with an exciting bout between heavyweight KO artists as No. 5 ranked contender Alistair Overeem takes on No. 6 Alexander Volkov. Bantamweight contenders collide in the co-main event when No. 2 ranked Cory Sandhagen faces No. 4 Frankie Edgar. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: OVEREEM vs. VOLKOV will take place … [Read more...] about UFC Returns to Las Vegas With Thrilling Heavyweight Clash Feb. 6
Blockbuster Lightweight Rematch Between (#2) Dustin Poirier and (#4) Conor McGregor Headlines UFC 257 on UFC Fight Island
The first UFC Pay-Per-View of 2021 will feature a thrilling lightweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 2 ranked Dustin Poirier look to even the score with No. 4 Conor McGregor. In the co-main event, No. 6 ranked lightweight contender Dan Hooker looks to spoil the highly anticipated debut of Michael Chandler. UFC 257: POIRIER vs. MCGREGOR 2 will take place Saturday, … [Read more...] about Blockbuster Lightweight Rematch Between (#2) Dustin Poirier and (#4) Conor McGregor Headlines UFC 257 on UFC Fight Island
Artur Beterbiev-Adam Deines Light Heavyweight World Title Bout Postponed Due to COVID-19 Diagnosis
WBC/IBF light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev has been forced to postpone his title defense against Adam Deines — scheduled for Jan. 30 at VTB Arena in Moscow, Russia — after being diagnosed with COVID-19.Beterbiev and Deines were originally scheduled to fight Oct. 23, but Beterbiev suffered a rib injury in training. Information about the rescheduled … [Read more...] about Artur Beterbiev-Adam Deines Light Heavyweight World Title Bout Postponed Due to COVID-19 Diagnosis
Joe Smith Jr. to Battle Maxim Vlasov for Light Heavyweight World Title February 13 on ESPN
Light heavyweight contender Joe “The Beast” Smith Jr., the consummate everyman, spent more than a decade as a union laborer on Long Island. He now owns and operates a tree service business, chopping and trimming trees when he’s not training.At 31 years old, this far-from-average Joe will battle Russian veteran Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO light heavyweight world … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. to Battle Maxim Vlasov for Light Heavyweight World Title February 13 on ESPN
Elite Strikers (#10) Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva Headline UFC Return to Las Vegas October 31
UFC returns to Las Vegas with a Halloween treat for fans as No. 10 ranked middleweight Uriah Hall takes on legendary former champion Anderson Silva in a clash of two of the most dynamic strikers in the sport. In the co-main event, No. 15 ranked featherweight Bryce Mitchell looks to defend his spot in the rankings against the always-entertaining Andre Fili. UFC FIGHT NIGHT ON … [Read more...] about Elite Strikers (#10) Uriah Hall and Anderson Silva Headline UFC Return to Las Vegas October 31