Boxing News
Gervonta Davis KO’s Frank Martin (Video)
Chris Taylor - June 15, 2024
Gervonta Davis puts his WBA lightweight title on the line against Frank Martin this evening at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Davis (30-0) will be competing for the first time since scoring a knockout victory over Ryan Garcia back in April of 2023. ‘Tank’ is regarded as one of the top pound-for-pound fighters in the sport and will be looking to solidify his status with another finish this evening in Sin City.
WATCH | Sean O'Malley faces off with Jake Paul following UFC 303 fight talks
Josh Evanoff - June 13, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley recently met up with Jake Paul after agreeing to fight. In case some fans around the world haven’t heard the news, UFC 303 is in major danger. According to reporting from Ariel Helwani, the welterweight main event between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is in doubt. Furthermore, the co-main event between Jamahal Hill and Carlos Ulberg is reportedly now in danger as well.
Darren Till vents frustration after boxing debut gets pushed back to November: “I’ve been in the gym 18 months now”
Susan Cox - June 13, 2024
Darren Till is venting his frustration after his boxing debut gets pushed back to November. Till, a former UFC welterweight contender was scheduled to make his boxing debut on July 20th against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in Arlington, Texas. Following the recent news that the Paul vs. Tyson bout had to be postponed due to illness, so was Till’s boxing debut.
Jake Paul accepts Sean O’Malley’s offer to “save” UFC 303: “PFL vs UFC June 29th”
Harry Kettle - June 13, 2024
Jake Paul has accepted Sean O’Malley’s offer to “save” UFC 303 by taking on the UFC bantamweight champion. As we know, the current status of the UFC 303 main event is uncertain. Conor McGregor is scheduled to take on Michael Chandler, but recent reports suggest that it may not happen. While we don’t know exactly why that is, the popular opinion is that ‘Notorious’ has picked up some kind of injury.
REPORT | Jake Paul vs. Mike Perry set for July 20 boxing match
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2024
Jake Paul will face another former UFC standout, Mike Perry, for his professional boxing return on July 20. Happy Punch was the first to report the news of the Paul vs. Perry fight. A formal announcement is expected to be made on Wednesday by Paul and Most Valuable Promotions.
REPORT | Saudi Arabia Wealth Fund is in talks to create a massive boxing league worth billions
Josh Evanoff - June 11, 2024
It seems that Saudi Arabia and Turki Alalshikh are poised to turn the boxing world upside down. In case fans haven’t noticed, Saudi Arabia has become a massive player in the world of combat sports. In the last few years, the country has made a big push into fighting. Led by Turki Alalshikh, a top advisor to Muhammad bin Salman, they’ve attracted multiple major boxing matches to the country by offering huge purses.
Sean O'Malley reacts to Ryan Garcia's recent arrest for vandalism
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2024
UFC bantamweight titleholder Sean O’Malley has weighed in on boxing star Ryan Garcia’s latest hiccup outside of the ring. Beverly Hills police arrested Garcia for felony vandalism on Saturday at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. He allegedly damaged numerous areas of the hotel, including his room and a nearby hallway.
Ryan Garcia speaks after arrest for felony vandalism: "They are trying to give me medicine"
Josh Evanoff - June 10, 2024
Boxing star Ryan Garcia has taken to social media following his recent arrest. ‘KingRy’ has been out of the boxing ring since his April bout with Devin Haney. Despite entering the contest as a massive underdog, Ryan Garcia wound up scoring three knockdowns over ‘The Dream’. Garcia earned a split-decision victory on fight night, but it’s increasingly looking like the bout will be overturned.
Dominick Reyes shares how Muhammad Ali inspired his first win in five years at UFC Louisville
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2024
Former UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes seized the opportunity to snap his previous losing skid in Muhammad Ali’s home city. Reyes defeated Dustin Jacoby in the UFC Louisville co-main event on Saturday. The first-round knockout over Jacoby was his first MMA victory since knocking out former UFC middleweight champ Chris Weidman in Oct. 2019.
Beverly Hills police issue statement following Ryan Garcia’s arrest for felony vandalism
Harry Kettle - June 10, 2024
The Beverly Hills Police Department has issued a statement following the arrest of boxing superstar Ryan Garcia. As we all know, Ryan Garcia has become something of a controversial figure in recent months. From his performances in the ring to his actions outside of it, nobody knows what he’s going to do next. He’s unpredictable, and in the eyes of many, that’s a big problem.
Quinton Jackson makes prediction for Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: "Within two rounds ... he's going to f***ing knock him out"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 9, 2024
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is backing Mike Tyson to defeat Jake Paul. Tyson vs. Paul was originally scheduled for July 20th, but “Iron” Mike had a health scare on a recent flight. As a result, the bout has been pushed back to November 15th.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson gets a new date
Susan Cox - June 7, 2024
A new date has been confirmed for the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing bout. Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson were to have fought on Saturday, July 20th in Texas.
Oscar De La Hoya defends Deontay Wilder against critics calling for his retirement: “Never tell a fighter when to retire”
Harry Kettle - June 7, 2024
Oscar De Le Hoya has defended Deontay Wilder as fans and pundits continue to call for his retirement from boxing. It’s safe to say that Deontay Wilder has fallen on tough times as of late. He’s lost four of his last five fights, and in his latest outing against Zhilei Zhang, he was brutally knocked out. Following that defeat, many have been wondering whether or not it’s time for ‘The Bronze Bomber’ to hang up his gloves for good.
Jorge Masvidal sends a message to Nate Diaz after viral press conference brawl
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
Jorge Masvidal didn’t take long to speak out after his and Nate Diaz’s teams threw hands at their Thursday pre-fight press conference. Diaz and Masvidal are scheduled to meet in the boxing ring on July 6, almost five years since their UFC 244 BMF clash. Masvidal defeated Diaz by TKO (doctor’s stoppage) to win the inaugural BMF belt.
Deontay Wilder's mother encourages the former champion to retire after another lopsided defeat: "Enjoy your life now"
Josh Evanoff - June 6, 2024
Deontay Wilder’s mother wants the boxing legend to retire following yet another defeat. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ returned to the boxing ring in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. For Deontay Wilder, the bout was his first since a lopsided unanimous decision loss to Joseph Parker in December. That defeat prevented the former heavyweight champion from facing longtime rival Anthony Joshua in March.
WATCH: Wild brawl breaks out at Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing press conference
Curtis Calhoun - June 6, 2024
The latest Nate Diaz vs. Jorge Masvidal boxing pre-fight press conference ended abruptly after their teams threw hands. Diaz and Masvidal, two of the biggest names in UFC history, will square off in a rematch on July 6th in Anaheim, California. It’ll be the second professional boxing bout for both fighters and headlines a card featuring Anthony Pettis, Chris Avila, and Danny Jacobs.
Jake Paul trolls Dana White amid UFC 303 press conference postponement: "I'm not going to talk about it publicly"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 4, 2024
Jake Paul continues to poke at UFC CEO Dana White, this time amid the postponed UFC 303 press conference. The first press conference promoting the upcoming June 29th pay-per-view event headlined by Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler was scheduled to take place this past Monday in Dublin. Thousands of fans were expected to attend. While entry to the presser was going to be free, some were selling access to the festivities on the secondary market.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson postponed due to 'Iron Mike' suffering a medical emergency
Josh Evanoff - May 31, 2024
The professional boxing match between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is no longer going down on July 20th. ‘The Problem Child’ and ‘Iron Mike’ were set to headline a Netflix-promoted event this summer in Dallas. While many cautioned Mike Tyson away from fighting given his age, the legend felt that he had to face Jake Paul. Furthermore, the bout was sanctioned as an actual professional boxing match, and not an exhibition, earlier this month.