Boxing News
Gervonta Davis vehemently denies domestic violence allegations: “Are you f**king crazy?!”
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2022
Gervonta Davis has denied the recent domestic violence allegations made against him. On Wednesday, Davis allegedly struck a woman on the right side of her head with a “closed hand type slap,” leading to his arrest Tuesday afternoon in Florida, according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office incident report. He was arrested at 2:50 p.m. ET Tuesday on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm, according to Broward County Sheriff’s Office records. Davis remains in custody after a Wednesday morning court hearing, where bail was set at $1,000, a jail official said.
Gervonta Davis arrested for domestic violence after allegedly hitting a woman with a "closed hand type slap"
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2022
Gervonta Davis has been arrested for alleged domestic violence. According to ESPN, Davis allegedly struck a woman on the right side of her head with a “closed hand type slap,” leading to his arrest Tuesday afternoon in Florida, according to a Broward County Sheriff’s Office incident report. He was arrested at 2:50 p.m. ET Tuesday on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge of battery causing bodily harm, according to Broward County Sheriff’s Office records. Davis remains in custody after a Wednesday morning court hearing, where bail was set at $1,000, a jail official said.
Dillon Danis gives his side of street-fight with Anthony Taylor: "I didn't even feel it"
Josh Evanoff - December 23, 2022
Dillon Danis has now given his side of his viral street fight with Anthony Taylor. ‘El Jefe’ is slated to make his boxing debut on DAZN pay-per-view against KSI next month. While the fight will be his first in the ring, he’s no stranger to combat sports. Danis is a veteran of Bellator, currently holding a 2-0 record, with both victories coming by submission.
Jake Paul issues bold claim for possible boxing match with Conor McGregor: “I would knock you out in the squared circle with one hand tied behind my back”
Harry Kettle - December 23, 2022
Jake Paul has issued a warning to Conor McGregor ahead of a potential boxing match between the two in the future. It’s no secret that Jake Paul and Conor McGregor aren’t big fans of one another. While there may be some level of mutual respect, it’s pretty thin at this point.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk agree to fight each other next for the undisputed heavyweight world title
Susan Cox - December 22, 2022
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to fight each other next for the undisputed heavyweight world title. Tyson Fury, 34, has a 33-0 record in the boxing ring, 24 of those by knockout.
Conor McGregor reacts to KSI threatening to do "serious damage" to Dillon Danis: "Brother you’re a friendly little nerd I don’t care"
Josh Evanoff - December 22, 2022
Conor McGregor is rooting for Dillon Danis to defeat KSI, but he’s not super excited about the fight itself. ‘El Jefe’ is a noted training partner and friend of the former UFC champion. For his part, Danis, too, had some success in the cage, albeit in Bellator. The jiu-jitsu ace signed to the promotion in 2017 and was seen as a solid welterweight prospect.
Dillon Danis claims he's set to make "more than any UFC champion right now" in his boxing fight against KSI
Cole Shelton - December 21, 2022
Dillon Danis says he will be getting paid quite well for his upcoming boxing match against KSI. Danis is set to headline Misfits 004 on January 14 in London, England against YouTuber KSI in his boxing debut. Danis is 2-0 in MMA but has not fought since June 2019 due to an injury. Yet, he will be making his return and is confident he will win. Not only is he confident he will get his hand raised, but Danis also says he will make more than any current UFC champ.
Floyd Mayweather’s daughter Iyanna sentenced to probation for 2020 stabbing
Harry Kettle - December 20, 2022
Floyd Mayweather’s daughter Iyanna has been sentenced to six years of probation for a stabbing incident back in 2020. Back in 2020, Iyanna Mayweather was arrested for stabbing a 35-year-old woman in Texas. According to a recent report from Click2Houston, Iyanna was potentially facing up to 20 years in prison. However, she agreed to plead guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, leading to a reduced sentence of Deferred Adjudication of Guilt.
Logan Paul reacts to Paddy Pimblett’s Body Fuel Video: “Its a pretty f**king embarrassing video”
Susan Cox - December 16, 2022
Logan Paul has reacted to Paddy Pimblett’s ‘Body Fuel’ Video. Logan Paul, along with fellow YouTuber KSI, founded the drink ‘Prime Hydration’ earlier this year.
KSI blasts "disrespectful" Dillon Danis for no-showing press conference, 'El Jefe' fires back
Cole Shelton - December 15, 2022
KSI has taken a shot at Dillon Danis for not showing up to their press conference to promote their upcoming boxing match. KSI and Danis are set to headline Misfits 004 on January 14 in London, England. It’s an intriguing bout and a month out from the fight, a press conference was scheduled on Wednesday in England. Yet, it was revealed that Danis was unable to make his plane, preferring to concentrate on training after suffering a bout of influenza.
Bellator president Scott Coker warns Dillon Danis of boxing match with KSI: "You're going to have your hands full"
Josh Evanoff - December 13, 2022
Bellator president Scott Coker has given his thoughts on Dillon Danis’s boxing match against KSI. ‘El Jefe’ has been out of the cage since a submission victory over Max Humphrey in June 2019. That win was just the second in Danis’s career in MMA, as he debuted the prior year with a toe-hold submission win victory over Kyle Walker.
Anthony Joshua weighs in on his chances in MMA against the UFC heavyweight division
Lewis Simpson - December 13, 2022
It’s safe to say Anthony Joshua will not be making a move into mixed martial arts anytime soon. In recent years, combat sports fans have witnessed some blockbuster crossover fights. Most notably, Conor McGregor when swapping the cage for the ropes to face Floyd Mayweather in 2017. The most recent high-profile boxer to try their hand at MMA as of late was Claressa Shields under the PFL in 2021.
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao announces end of retirement to challenge Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr.
Josh Evanoff - December 9, 2022
Manny Pacquiao is out of retirement and has some big names in mind. ‘PacMan’ has been out of action since a showdown with Yordenis Ugas last August. The bout was a short-notice one for the Cuban. Pacquiao was previously slated to face Errol Spence Jr., but he was forced to withdraw due to injury.
Daniel Cormier hits back at Jake Paul's sparring offer to Paddy Pimblett: "You said you want to spar him, give him the million"
Josh Evanoff - December 7, 2022
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier is a little bit sick of Jake Paul’s gimmick. ‘The Problem Child’ has been out of action since a decision win over Anderson Silva in October. The victory was the most back-and-forth fight of the YouTuber’s career thus far. However, an eighth-round knockdown over ‘The Spider’ sealed the win for Paul.
Manny Pacquiao denies cheating allegations made by veteran boxing referee: "We didn’t cheat, we were just favored"
Lewis Simpson - December 5, 2022
Manny Pacquiao denies the cheating allegations made by a boxing referee who once refereed his bout 22 years ago. Pacquaio has recently been under the microscope, with his name being somewhat tarnished in the world of boxing. Boxing referee, Carlos Padilla, took charge of a contest between Pacquaio and Nedal Hussein in 2000. Padilla revealed he extended the standing eight-count by eight seconds when Pacquaio was planted to the canvas in the fourth round.
Tyson Fury TKO's Derek Chisora (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 3, 2022
Two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ended his retirement for a trilogy fight with Derek Chisora this evening in London. The 34-year-old Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) had retired from boxing following his three fights against former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay ‘Bronze Bomber‘ Wilder.
Jake Paul takes shot at Dana White over UFC James Krause suspension and investigation: "Ironic isn't it"
Josh Evanoff - December 2, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is taking his victory lap over Dana White and the UFC. ‘The Problem Child’ is fresh off his unanimous decision victory over Anderson Silva in October. The bout was the most back-and-forth of the YouTuber’s career thus far. However, an eighth-round knockdown for Paul sealed his win over ‘The Spider’.
Tyson Fury unloads on "piece of s**t" Deontay Wilder: "I hope Ruiz knocks him out cold"
Cole Shelton - December 1, 2022
Tyson Fury is still not a fan of Deontay Wilder. Wilder and Fury fought three times with Fury winning two and the other being a draw. Throughout their rivalry, the two trashed one another. But, one of the biggest accusations was after Fury knocked out Wilder in the rematch, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ accused Fury of cheating and having something in his gloves.