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Paige VanZant & Elle Brooke show mutual interest in rematch, '12 Gauge' feels split draw was "nuts"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2024
Paige VanZant doesn’t believe the judges made the right decision at the end of her showdown with Elle Brooke. VanZant and Brooke went toe-to-toe inside NRG Arena in Houston, Texas this past Saturday. The boxing match delivered quite the surprise in the opening frame when Brooke dropped VanZant. Paige recovered and had her moments against Brooke, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory when the score totals were read. This one was ruled a split draw, but “12 Gauge” feels she should’ve had her hand raised.
Paige VanZant gets ruthlessly trolled by fight fans following draw with Elle Brooke
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 26, 2024
Fans did not let up after Paige VanZant was dropped by Elle Brooke in their split draw. The two shared the ring inside NRG Arena in Houston, Texas this past Saturday night in the main event of Misfits Boxing 15. While VanZant had the combat sports experience edge over Brooke, Elle had boxing matches under her belt. VanZant ate a right hand that dropped her in the first round. The former UFC fighter was able to get up and she fought Brooke until the final bell.
Anderson Silva vs. Chael Sonnen III confirmed as an exhibition boxing match
Josh Evanoff - May 24, 2024
The boxing match between UFC legends Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen won’t be a professional one. Earlier this week, fans were shocked to hear that ‘The Spider’ and ‘The American Gangster’ would be having one last dance. Chael Sonnen hasn’t competed since a knockout loss to Lyoto Machida in the Bellator cage in 2019. Meanwhile, Anderson Silva has been out of action since a unanimous decision defeat to Jake Paul in late 2022.
Devin Haney reacts to Ryan Garcia's positive B sample, goes off on "b****ass" Oscar De La Hoya
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 24, 2024
Devin Haney has spoken out on Ryan Garcia’s positive B sample VADA test, and he has some choice words for Golden Boy Promotions’ Oscar De La Hoya. Haney suffered a majority decision loss to Ryan Garcia back in April, but that result is likely to be changed to a no contest. News broke that “KingRy” failed his drug test for ostarine. The B sample yielded the same result. The next step for Garcia is to send in the supplements he used during his camp and face potential punishment from the New York State Athletic Commission.
Logan Paul sues Ryan Garcia for defamation over allegations about PRIME drink: "No need to lie about the facts"
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2024
It seems that Logan Paul will be seeing boxing star Ryan Garcia in court sooner rather than later. ‘KingRy’ is fresh off his return to the ring last month in New York City. Facing his longtime rival Devin Haney, the young boxing star dominated. Ryan Garcia scored three knockdowns over ‘The Dream’, earning a decision win after 12 rounds of action. However, that victory will likely be overturned in the coming months.
REPORT | Oleksandr Usyk added to the cast of 'The Smashing Machine' starring The Rock
Josh Evanoff - May 23, 2024
Fresh off his victory over Tyson Fury in the boxing ring, Oleksandr Usyk will be taking his talents to the big screen. ‘The Cat’ is fresh off his return to Saudi Arabia over the weekend. There, Oleksandr Usyk met Lineal and WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury. The two boxers battled to crown the division’s first undisputed champion in two decades, and it was a fight for the ages. After 12 rounds of action, Usyk earned a split-decision victory.
Ryan Garcia gives wild response to positive B sample VADA test result: "I will swallow all steroids"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 23, 2024
Former interim WBC lightweight champion Ryan Garcia has reacted to a report of his B sample VADA test having a positive result. News broke that Garcia failed a drug test for his April 20th fight against Devin Haney. Garcia won the bout via majority decision, but that result will likely be changed to a no-contest after popping for ostarine in both samples. The report comes from Dan Rafael.
Oleksandr Usyk could lose undisputed heavyweight champion status before Tyson Fury rematch: “These are all managerial and promotion decisions”
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 22, 2024
The status of the IBF heavyweight championship has left fight fans puzzled following Oleksandr Usyk’s win over Tyson Fury, and the sanctioning body’s president has shared some details. Usyk and Fury shared the ring inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The two had a thrilling 12-round championship fight. Usyk turned the tide in the ninth round by scoring a knockdown. He took over from that point and earned a split decision victory to become the new unified heavyweight champion of boxing.
Former UFC champion calls to see Oleksandr Usyk vs. Francis Ngannou next: "He's the biggest puncher out there!"
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants to see Oleksandr Usyk vs. Francis Ngannou next. ‘The Cat’ returned to the boxing ring over the weekend in Saudi Arabia for a historic battle. There, Oleksandr Usyk met the WBC champion Tyson Fury. For his part, ‘The Gypsy King’ entered the bout off a split-decision victory over Francis Ngannou last October.
REPORT | Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk 2 targeted for October in Saudi Arabia
Josh Evanoff - May 21, 2024
It seems that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will be running it back in the boxing ring this fall. Over the weekend, ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Cat’ met in Saudi Arabia. There, the two fought to crown boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years. The last two men to unify the titles were Lennox Lewis and Evander Holyfield in 1999, and they were present to watch Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk make history. The two legends were front-row for what was an all-time great fight.
Eddie Hearn scolds Ryan Garcia following VADA test: "Sometimes this guy acts like an idiot"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 21, 2024
Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn doesn’t believe Ryan Garcia has handled himself well in the aftermath of his failed VADA test. Hearn promoted Devin Haney for his showdown with Ryan Garcia back in April. While Garcia won the fight via majority decision, “KingRy” was flagged for ostarine. Garcia awaits the results of his B sample, and if that sample proves not to be clean then the former interim WBC lightweight champion will be facing a suspension, a fine, and his win over Haney being changed to a no contest.
Anderson Silva opens as a massive favorite over Chael Sonnen ahead of their boxing match
Cole Shelton - May 20, 2024
Anderson Silva has opened as a sizeable betting favorite to defeat Chael Sonnen ahead of their boxing match. It was announced on Sunday that Silva will have his final fight in Brazil on June 15 in Sao Paulo against Sonnen. The fight came together as a massive surprise, as it is on short notice, but it will be a professional bout and will be five, two-minute rounds.
Tyson Fury says he would have tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk but his corner “believed we were up”
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
Tyson Fury has revealed that he would’ve tried to finish Oleksandr Usyk in the latter stages of their fight – but his corner’s words stopped him. Last weekend, Tyson Fury was defeated for the first time in his professional boxing career. He fell to a defeat at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk, who put forward one of the most incredible performances in the recent history of heavyweight boxing.
Anderson Silva set to face longtime UFC rival Chael Sonnen in boxing match on June 15
Harry Kettle - May 20, 2024
Former UFC rivals Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen will collide once again in a special boxing match next month. In recent times, fight fans have been wondering what’s next for Anderson Silva. He’s already considered to be one of the greatest of all time in mixed martial arts, and yet he’s still out there competing in the ring.
Joe Rogan reacts to Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury: "I can't wait for the rematch"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan has weighed in on the instant classic between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury collided inside the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this past Saturday. The Ukrainian entered with the WBA, IBF, and WBO gold, while Fury held the WBC championship. Usyk had a few good shots early. Fury seemed to be on the verge of a takeover, but things changed dramatically in the ninth round.
Mike Perry calls out former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley for boxing match on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
Mike Perry is looking for his next fight, and he’s itching to share the ring with Tyron Woodley on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson undercard. Paul vs. Tyson will be taking place inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 20th, and Perry is hoping he gets a chance to be on a massive stage against a former UFC champion. Of course, this would be a traditional boxing fight if they were to be on the same card as “The Problem Child” vs. “Iron” Mike.
Michael Bisping reacts to Oleksandr Usyk’s split decision victory over Tyson Fury: “That was absolutely genius game planning"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - May 19, 2024
UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping lauds Oleksandr Usyk for his game plan against Tyson Fury. Usyk and Fury did battle for the right to be called the undisputed heavyweight champion of boxing. While Fury appeared to be gaining steam at the halfway point, Usyk had other ideas. In the ninth round, Fury was sent stumbling into the ropes from a barrage of punches before the referee ruled a knockdown. From that point on, Fury was never the same and Usyk scored a split decision victory.
Video | Oleksandr Usyk gets emotional while speaking of his late father after becoming undisputed heavyweight champion: "I know he is here"
Chris Taylor - May 18, 2024
Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk was brought to tears while speaking about his late father at tonight’s post-fight press conference. Usyk (22-0) squared off against Tyson Fury (34-1-1) this evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with the winner set to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing champion in the last twenty-five years.