Badou Jack dethrones Ilunga Makabu to win WBC cruiserweight world title International superstar Jake Paul (6-1, 4 KOs) finally faced a “real” boxer for the first time, and it was a bit more than he could handle as Tommy Fury (9-0, 4 KOs) handed him his first defeat via eight-round split decision Sunday night at Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury, the … [Read more...] about Saudi Split: Tommy Fury Topples Jake Paul in Most Valuable Promotions’ ‘The Truth’
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3 Potential Super Fights We Could See Heading to Las Vegas in 2023
Vegas has been the home of MMA for some time now. Boxing first arrived in Las Vegas during the 1950s, and as the casino scene grew around them, it became a destination for those wanting to enjoy the nightlife and watch the fights. With sports book betting now legalised across the United States and more countries than ever bringing betting services online, including … [Read more...] about 3 Potential Super Fights We Could See Heading to Las Vegas in 2023
SATURDAY (11/19): Liam Davies-Ionut Baluta Junior Featherweight Main Event & Light Heavyweight Contender Anthony Yarde Headline UK Fight Card Streaming LIVE on ESPN+
Streaming action from Telford, England, starts at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT The upset-minded Ionut Baluta hopes to defy the odds again when he battles the unbeaten Liam Davies in the 12-round main event for the vacant European junior featherweight title Saturday at Telford International Centre in Telford, England. In the 10-round co-feature, big-punching light heavyweight … [Read more...] about SATURDAY (11/19): Liam Davies-Ionut Baluta Junior Featherweight Main Event & Light Heavyweight Contender Anthony Yarde Headline UK Fight Card Streaming LIVE on ESPN+
Pivotal Strawweight Contenders’ Bout between (#3) Marina Rodriguez and (#7) Amanda Lemos Headlines at UFC Apex
Featured Bout: (#13) Neil Magny vs (#14) Daniel Rodriguez UFC continues its run of events at UFC APEX with an intriguing strawweight bout that will see No. 3 ranked contender Marina Rodriguez battle No. 7 Amanda Lemos. The co-main event will feature Top 15 welterweights, as No. 13 ranked contender Neil Magny locks horns with No. 14 Daniel Rodriguez. UFC FIGHT NIGHT: … [Read more...] about Pivotal Strawweight Contenders’ Bout between (#3) Marina Rodriguez and (#7) Amanda Lemos Headlines at UFC Apex
Exciting Featherweight Contenders Battle at UFC APEX
Exciting Featherweight Contenders (#5) Calvin Kattar and (#6) Arnold Allen Battle at UFC Apex UFC returns to UFC APEX with a featherweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 5 ranked Calvin Kattar and No. 6 Arnold Allen collide in what promises to be an explosive main event. In the co-main event, hard-hitting Tim Means and Max Griffin square off in a pivotal bout at 170 … [Read more...] about Exciting Featherweight Contenders Battle at UFC APEX
Flyweight Contenders Look to Make a Statement at UFC APEX
Flyweight Contenders (#5) Alexa Grasso and (#6) Viviane Araujo Look To Make a Statement at UFC Apex UFC returns to UFC APEX with an intriguing women’s flyweight contenders’ bout that will see No. 5 ranked Alexa Grasso and No. 6 Viviane Araujo look to make a statement in their first UFC main event. Also on the card, all-action bantamweights meet … [Read more...] about Flyweight Contenders Look to Make a Statement at UFC APEX
Brick City Bash: Hometown Hero Shakur Stevenson Defeats Robson Conceição
Keyshawn Davis stops Omar Tienda in lightweight co-feature Shakur Stevenson lost his junior lightweight world titles on the scale Thursday afternoon. He wasn't about to lose the fight. Stevenson bested Robson Conceição by 12-round unanimous decision (117-109 2x and 118-108) in front of 10,107 fans Friday evening at Prudential Center, the largest crowd ever to attend a … [Read more...] about Brick City Bash: Hometown Hero Shakur Stevenson Defeats Robson Conceição
UFC 279: Chimaev vs Diaz
UFC 279: CHIMAEV vs. DIAZ takes place Saturday, September 10 from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada No. 3 UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev meets Nate Diaz in a highly anticipated matchup. No. 14 UFC welterweight Li Jingliang welcomes fan favorite, Tony Ferguson, back to welterweight. UFC 279: CHIMAEV vs. DIAZ will be available on ESPN+ … [Read more...] about UFC 279: Chimaev vs Diaz
Emanuel The Body Snatcher: Navarrete Knocks Out Eduardo Baez to Retain Featherweight Title
Nico Ali Walsh, Lindolfo Delgado & Giovani Santillan notch wins in undercard action It took some time for Emanuel Navarrete to warm up. But when he did, that was all he wrote. Navarrete defended his WBO featherweight world title with a sixth-round stoppage over Eduardo Baez on Saturday evening at Pechanga Arena. Baez (21-3-2, 7 KOs), from Mexicali, Mexico, appeared on … [Read more...] about Emanuel The Body Snatcher: Navarrete Knocks Out Eduardo Baez to Retain Featherweight Title
Media Workout: Teofimo Lopez Set for Takeover 2.0 Against Pedro Campa
Lopez-Campa will be broadcast LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ Saturday from Resorts World Las Vegas at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT The Takeover 2.0 is ready for liftoff. Former lightweight king Teofimo Lopez hopes to conquer a second weight class. That journey begins Saturday against Pedro Campa in the 10-round junior welterweight main event at the Resorts World Event … [Read more...] about Media Workout: Teofimo Lopez Set for Takeover 2.0 Against Pedro Campa