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
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Could Kamaru Usman Overtake GSP As The Greatest UFC Welterweight Of All Time?
The term ‘GOAT’ has often been thrown about lightly in sports in recent times. Although it would seem there is an objective correct answer, you’d be hard up to find a group of people who can all agree who the greatest of all time is in their sport of choice. However, MMA fans can agree that Georges St. Pierre at least belongs in the conversation. He has no unanswered … [Read more...] about Could Kamaru Usman Overtake GSP As The Greatest UFC Welterweight Of All Time?
Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Giovani Santillan Stops Jeovanis Barraza in Welterweight Co-Feature Mikaela Mayer grew up in Southern California and then left to pursue a boxing career. After an Olympic berth, nearly five years as an unbeaten pro and a pair of world titles, Mayer finally authored her triumphant championship homecoming. Mayer bested former world champion Jennifer Han by … [Read more...] about Mikaela Mayer Defeats Jennifer Han & Retains Unified Championship
Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown Set for April 30 at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Valdez-Stevenson to headline telecast airing live on ESPN & ESPN Deportes (simulcast on ESPN+) at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT WBC champion Oscar Valdez hopes to become a Mexican boxing legend while WBO king Shakur Stevenson is eyeing the mythical pound-for-pound rankings. On Saturday, April 30, Valdez and Stevenson, the world’s two best junior lightweights, will meet in a title … [Read more...] about Oscar Valdez-Shakur Stevenson Junior Lightweight Unification Showdown Set for April 30 at MGM Grand Garden Arena
Boxing: Robson Conceição Defeats Xavier Martinez
Giovanni Cabrera Decisions Rene Tellez Giron in Co-Feature Robson Conceição did not experience a world title defeat hangover. Less than five months removed from a close decision loss to WBC super featherweight world champion Oscar Valdez, Conceição earned a one-sided decision over the previously undefeated Xavier Martinez in a 10-round WBC super featherweight … [Read more...] about Boxing: Robson Conceição Defeats Xavier Martinez
Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Geffrard replaces Callum Johnson, who tested positive for COVID-19 WBO light heavyweight world champion Joe Smith Jr will make his first title defense against an unlikely contender. British puncher Callum Johnson tested positive for COVID-19, so Smith will now face Steve Geffrard on Saturday, Jan. 15 at Turning Stone Resort Casino and LIVE on … [Read more...] about Joe Smith Jr. to Defend WBO Light Heavyweight Title Against Steve Geffrard LIVE on ESPN January 15
Tyson Fury KOs Deontay Wilder in Heavyweight Classic
“The Gypsy King” still reigns. In an incredible back-and-forth that included five knockdowns and countless exchanges, Tyson Fury retained his WBC Heavyweight World Title and lineal crown with an eleventh-round TKO win over former long-time champion Deontay Wilder in an ESPN+/FOX Sports pay-per-view live from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The UK’s Fury (31-0-1, 22 KOs) scored … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury KOs Deontay Wilder in Heavyweight Classic
Ali’s Grandson Scores First Round TKO
Still Super Fly: Joshua Franco Defeats Andrew Moloney in Trilogy Title Showdown Nine months after their controversial rematch, Joshua "El Profesor" Franco left no doubt in the trilogy bout. Franco defended his WBA super flyweight world title with a unanimous decision over Andrew "The Monster" Moloney Saturday evening from the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tulsa. All … [Read more...] about Ali’s Grandson Scores First Round TKO
Tartan Pride: Josh Taylor Topples Jose Ramirez in Instant Classic
Zepeda defeats Lundy in junior welterweight co-feature Scotland has a new undisputed champion. Josh "The Tartan Tornado" Taylor outlasted Jose Ramirez in an instant classic, notching a unanimous decision (114-112 3x) to capture the junior welterweight title. With the win, Taylor becomes the sixth male undisputed champion of the four-belt era, and the first from Scotland to … [Read more...] about Tartan Pride: Josh Taylor Topples Jose Ramirez in Instant Classic
June 19: Mikaela Mayer-Erica Farias & Adam Lopez-Isaac Dogboe on Inoue-Dasmarinas Card at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Mikaela Mayer’s first world title defense is coming on a monster card. Mayer, the 2016 U.S. Olympian from Los Angeles, will put her WBO female junior lightweight title on the line against former two-weight world champion Erica Farias on Saturday, June 19 at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Mayer-Farias will serve as the co-feature to WBA/IBF bantamweight world … [Read more...] about June 19: Mikaela Mayer-Erica Farias & Adam Lopez-Isaac Dogboe on Inoue-Dasmarinas Card at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas