Boxing News
Jake Paul believes fight with Nate Diaz will be made after return against Tommy Fury: "I think they are ready"
Josh Evanoff - February 24, 2023
PFL’s Jake Paul believes his clash with Nate Diaz will be made after this weekend. ‘The Problem Child’ is slated to return to the ring this Sunday night in Saudi Arabia against Tommy Fury. While it’ll be the first time the two share the ring, it’s not the first time they’ve been scheduled to clash. For their two prior meetings, ‘TNT’ withdrew due to injury and visa issues.
Jake Paul reacts to Tommy Fury's superhero-like physique ahead of Sunday's showdown in Saudi Arabia
Chris Taylor - February 23, 2023
Jake Paul is reacting to Tommy Fury’s superhero-like physique ahead of Sunday’s showdown in Saudi Arabia. Paul and Fury will finally collide inside of a boxing ring this Sunday at Diriyah Arena in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Tyron Woodley claims Tommy Fury is comparable to Nate Robinson in terms of difficulty for Jake Paul: "Every other fighter, in my opinion, is tougher than Tommy"
Cole Shelton - February 23, 2023
Tyron Woodley doesn’t think Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury will be competitive. Paul and Fury are set to headline an ESPN Top Rank pay-per-view on Sunday in Saudi Arabia. It’s a fight both men have wanted and after it was booked twice previously but both times Fury pulled out but it will finally happen on Sunday.
KSI eyeing retirement from boxing after destroying "fraud" Jake Paul in December: "He’s not as good as everyone thinks he is"
Josh Evanoff - February 23, 2023
YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI isn’t planning to be around in the sport much longer. ‘The Nightmare’ has been out of action since his bout with Faze Temper in January. While he was initially slated to face Dillon Danis at the event, ‘El Jefe’ withdrew. As a result, the YouTuber wound up knocking out the Brazilian in the first round.
Tyron Woodley blasts KSI for ducking him after signing a contract to box the YouTuber: "You are not a real fighter"
Cole Shelton - February 22, 2023
Tyron Woodley believes YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI never truly wanted to box him but was using his name for clout. After Woodley lost back-to-back fights to Jake Paul, Paul mentioned Woodley as a possible opponent for his rival, KSI. The two sides then began negotiating a deal and Woodley says he signed a deal to box KSI but the YouTuber declined and decided to fight Dillon Danis instead.
Jake Paul sends one final warning to Tommy Fury ahead of their boxing match: “You’re gonna be disowned by your family”
Susan Cox - February 22, 2023
Jake Paul is sending one final warning to Tommy Fury ahead of their upcoming boxing match. The Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury boxing match, billed as ‘The Truth’, will take place on Sunday, February 26th in the Diriyah Arena, Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.
Tommy Fury shows off his powerful jab on punching machine ahead of Jake Paul fight (Video)
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2023
Tommy Fury has shown off the power of his jab during an amusing punching machine video ahead of his Jake Paul fight. After well over a year of trash talk, this weekend, Tommy Fury and Jake Paul will finally collide. They will meet in Saudi Arabia, serving as the main event of ‘The Truth’ event.
Chael Sonnen sounds off on proposed Francis Ngannou vs. Deontay Wilder MMA fight: “Why don’t we just go throw daggers?”
Harry Kettle - February 22, 2023
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen has questioned the proposed MMA fight between Francis Ngannou and Deontay Wilder. Ever since Francis Ngannou left the UFC, fans have been wondering what’s next for him. ‘The Predator’ made it crystal clear, above all else, that he wants to test the waters in boxing.
Tyron Woodley interested in facing Jake Paul in PFL, blasts people for saying he took a dive: "If you stand still and let someone punch you as hard as they can, you can die!"
Cole Shelton - February 21, 2023
Tyron Woodley believes he and Jake Paul could fight again, but this time in MMA. Woodley made his boxing debut against Paul in August of 2021, with Jake winning a split decision in a fight the former UFC champion thought he won. The two then rematched a few months later in December but this time around, it was Paul winning by KO.
Paul Daley the latest addition to Jorge Masvidal’s stacked ‘Gamebred Boxing 4’ event in Milwaukee
Susan Cox - February 21, 2023
Paul Daley is the latest addition to Jorge Masvidal’s stacked ‘Gamebred Boxing 4’ event in Milwaukee. ‘Gamebred Boxing 4’ takes place on Saturday, April 1st at the Fiserv Forum Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Eddie Hearn believes Jake Paul doesn't "deserve" to be ranked if he beats Tommy Fury: "There's a little bit of publicity in there"
Cole Shelton - February 20, 2023
Eddie Hearn disagrees with the WBC announcing that they will rank Jake Paul if he beats Tommy Fury. Paul and Fury are finally set to fight on Sunday in Saudi Arabia after the two were booked twice previously. It’s a grudge match between the two, but recently, the WBC president revealed if Paul wins, he will be a ranked WBC cruiserweight.
Deontay Wilder blasts Chael Sonnen after UFC legend calls him a "coward" for boxing Francis Ngannou first over MMA: "A miserable person"
Josh Evanoff - February 20, 2023
Former WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder has gone on the offense against Chael Sonnen. ‘The Bronze Bomber’ made headlines earlier this month for challenging Francis Ngannou to a two-fight series. ‘The Predator’ famously exited the UFC last month after failing to come to terms on a new contract. Ngannou later hinted at a move to the boxing ring, with a return tentatively set for July.
Full lineup revealed for Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury event, including cruiserweight title fight
Harry Kettle - February 20, 2023
Most Valuable Promotions has revealed the full main card for the upcoming Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury ‘The Truth’ event this weekend. This Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will finally collide. They’ve been scheduled to throw down before, only for plans to fall apart.
Francis Ngannou verbally agrees to Deontay Wilder's two-fight challenge: "I hope you are a man of your word"
Josh Evanoff - February 17, 2023
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has seemingly accepted Deontay Wilder’s challenge. ‘The Predator’ exited the UFC last month after failing to reach an agreement for a new contract. As a result, he was stripped of his heavyweight gold, and Ngannou quickly began targeting a new home. For their part, the UFC quickly booked Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane for the vacant title in March.
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira warns Francis Ngannou against boxing Tyson Fury: “It’s suicide”
Susan Cox - February 17, 2023
UFC middleweight champion Alex Pereira is warning Francis Ngannou against boxing Tyson Fury. UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, (17-3 MMA) was stripped of his title and released from his contract this past January. Ngannou, 36, rejected the UFC’s new contract offer and is now a free agent.
WBC president reveals Jake Paul will be ranked if he beats Tommy Fury: "He deserves the opportunities that any other boxer has"
Cole Shelton - February 16, 2023
Jake Paul can be a ranked WBC cruiserweight if he beats Tommy Fury next week. Paul is currently 6-0 as a pro and is set to face Fury on February 26 in Saudi Arabia in a big fight for both men. The bout has been scheduled twice previously but Fury withdrew both times, and that has only added to the anticipation of the fight.
Former UFC champion Jose Aldo claims a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather is in the works: “His side has already agreed, my side too”
Susan Cox - February 14, 2023
Former UFC champion Jose Aldo is claiming a boxing match with Floyd Mayweather is in the works. Jose Aldo (31-8 MMA) retired from the UFC in September of 2022 after a loss to Merab Dvalishvili (15-4 MMA) at UFC 278. The Brazilian had an illustrious career with the promotion, winning 18 straight fights and reigned with the UFC featherweight belt through a record of seven title defenses.
Vitor Belfort slams “Fake Paul” for running from him: “The biggest talker of all time”
Susan Cox - February 10, 2023
Vitor Belfort is slamming ‘Fake Paul’ for running from him. ‘The Phenom’ (26-14 MMA) retired from the UFC back in 2018, after a TKO loss to Lyoto Machida (26-12 MMA) at UFC 224.