Boxing News
Chael Sonnen defends Jake Paul, claims boxers are "scared" to fight him
Cole Shelton - August 1, 2022
Chael Sonnen has defended Jake Paul after his fight against Hasim Rahman Jr. was canceled on Saturday. After Tommy Fury was forced out of the fight, Paul replaced him with Rahman Jr., but unfortunately, the pro boxer will also not make the walk to the ring due to weight issues.
The Iranian Hulk makes his boxing debut (Video)
Susan Cox - August 1, 2022
The ‘Iranian Hulk’ made his boxing debut yesterday, Sunday July 31st in Dubai. Sajad Gharibi, 30, known as the ‘Iranian Hulk’ got in the boxing ring with rival social media personality Djumanov Almat Bakhytovich, known online as ‘The Kazakh Titan’.
Hasim Rahman Jr. claims Jake Paul is to blame for their fight cancellation: “Nobody pulled out of a fight with this pussy, he just scared at the end of the day”
Fernando Quiles - July 31, 2022
Hasim Rahman Jr. is going off on Jake Paul following the cancellation of their planned boxing match. Paul’s team claimed that the fight is off because Rahman couldn’t make the contracted weight ahead of the initially scheduled show inside Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Dana White reacts to the Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. fight cancellation: “He needs to be with guys who actually know how to put on fights”
Fernando Quiles - July 31, 2022
UFC President Dana White has offered his reaction to the news that Jake Paul vs. Hasim Rahman Jr. has been canceled. There’s a lot of back-and-forth between Paul and Rahman over who caused the cancellation of the bout. Paul’s team claims Rahman wasn’t going to make the contracted weight for the fight. Rahman says Jake got cold feet and is afraid to fight him.
Dana White blasts reports of Conor McGregor vs. Floyd Mayweather 2: "It's all bulls*it"
Josh Evanoff - July 28, 2022
UFC president Dana White has shot down rumors of Conor McGregor returning to boxing. In August 2017, fans were treated to a super fight between two of the biggest combat sports stars ever. At the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, then-lightweight champion McGregor met undefeated professional boxer, Floyd Mayweather.
UFC president Dana White claims Nate Diaz told him he “would never” take part in a “goofy” boxing match with Jake Paul
Harry Kettle - July 28, 2022
UFC president Dana White has claimed that Nate Diaz told him he wouldn’t take part in a boxing match against Jake Paul. With Nate Diaz’s final UFC fight on his contract now being confirmed, we can only assume that he’s already started to focus on what lies beyond his upcoming showdown with Khamzat Chimaev.
Dan Hardy reveals boxing match with Diego Sanchez moved to November 12th
Josh Evanoff - July 25, 2022
Former UFC welterweight Dan Hardy will have to wait a bit longer to make his return to the ring. ‘The Outlaw’ has been out of competition since a knockout win over Amir Sadollah in September 2012. Following the victory, Hardy was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome. The heart condition immediately forced the fan favorite to retire.
Lorenz Larkin reacts to Jake Paul, YouTube boxing popularity: "It's just a s*itty era right now, man"
Josh Evanoff - July 21, 2022
Bellator middleweight contender Lorenz Larkin isn’t a fan of Jake Paul or the current state of combat sports. ‘The Monsoon’ is set to return this Friday against Mukhamed Berkhamov at Bellator 283. It’ll be the first appearance for Larkin since his knockout of Kyle Stewart in May. With a win this weekend, the 35-year-old could move his win streak to seven.
Jake Paul reacts after the UFC books Nate Diaz against Khamzat Chimaev as September’s pay-per-view main event: “Betr believe I’m putting my money on Nate Diaz to win versus fake Khabib”
Harry Kettle - July 20, 2022
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul has revealed that he’ll be betting on Nate Diaz to defeat Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Nate Diaz will be fighting out his UFC contract when he locks horns with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 279 on September 10. It’s a contest that has been heavily rumoured for a few months now and despite the opposition to the idea from many fans, the promotion is pushing ahead with it.
Hasim Rahman Jr. reveals details behind sparring sessions with Jake Paul: "I was told if I knock him out, I most likely wasn't going to get paid"
Josh Evanoff - July 18, 2022
Hasim Rahman Jr. has given his side of his sparring sessions with Jake Paul. ‘Gold Blooded’ is set to face ‘The Problem Child’ next month in New York. The Showtime pay-per-view headliner came together on short notice after Tommy Fury pulled out of his matchup with Paul. Despite the short notice nature, the bout has a lot of attention already.
Jake Paul posts video from hospital bed following accident: “I broke my back… carrying the promotion for this event”
Susan Cox - July 18, 2022
Jake Paul has posted a video, allegedly from his hospital bed, following a recent ‘accident’ that left him with a “broken back”. It will be Jake Paul vs Hasim Rahman Jr. in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Saturday, August 6th.
Jake Paul slams UFC President Dana White for degrading Nate Diaz: “In private he gets on his knees begging Nate to stay so they can try and revive Conor McGregor”
Fernando Quiles - July 17, 2022
Jake Paul has put UFC President Dana White on blast for publicly disrespecting Nate Diaz. It’s no secret that Diaz and the UFC have been at odds throughout the years. While Diaz knows his worth as a draw, Dana has put down the Stockton native for struggling to string together wins.
Logan Paul gives prediction for his brother's fight with Hasim Rahman Jr.: "Face down on the canvas"
Josh Evanoff - July 13, 2022
Logan Paul believes his brother will knockout Hasim Rahman Jr. on August 6th. Jake Paul is set to headline Madison Square Garden next month on Showtime pay-per-view. While the 25-year-old was originally set to face Tommy Fury, the Brit was forced out due to visa issues. However, ‘TNT’ has now been replaced by ‘Gold Blooded’.
Hasim Rahman Jr. says Jake Paul has fought "nobody," vows to "end this facade he’s calling a career"
Cole Shelton - July 12, 2022
Hasim Rahman Jr. is looking to end Jake Paul’s boxing career. Paul was supposed to headline Madison Square Garden on August 6 against Tommy Fury, however, the Brit was forced out of the bout. He was replaced by Hasim Rahman Jr. who is a 12-1 pro boxer and the son of the former heavyweight champion Hasim Rahman.
Jake Paul unloads on Conor McGregor for suggesting he’s a nobody: “No matter how you slice it, we’re just not on the same level”
Susan Cox - July 12, 2022
Jake Paul has unloaded on Conor McGregor for suggesting he’s a ‘nobody’. Paul has been linked to some high-profile MMA fighters, including Conor McGregor. The boxer would like a showdown with the Irishman and spoke to Ariel Helwani on ‘The MMA Hour’ about ‘The Notorious’ saying:
Conor McGregor shoots down possible fight with Jake Paul: "You're a flop, kid. A nobody"
Josh Evanoff - July 11, 2022
Conor McGregor has no interest in a boxing match with Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ is set for a showdown with Hasim Rahman Jr. next month in New York. The bout is a big step up for the YouTuber, as he’s facing an established professional boxer for the first time in his career.
Tyson Fury willing to come out of retirement and fight Anthony Joshua if two conditions are met
Harry Kettle - July 11, 2022
Tyson Fury has revealed the conditions behind him potentially returning to finally take on rival Anthony Joshua. For years now we’ve all been waiting to see whether or not Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally settle the score in the boxing ring. They came particularly close to booking it last summer, only for Deontay Wilder to intervene and force Tyson’s hand by pushing for a trilogy fight in court.
Eddie Hearn puzzled by Oscar De La Hoya's criticism of Canelo Alvarez vs. Dmitry Bivol booking: "I don't want to sit there & watch a mismatch"
Fernando Quiles - July 10, 2022
Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn has fired back at Oscar De La Hoya over recent criticism. During an interview with MMAFighting, De La Hoya claimed Hearn put Canelo Alvarez in a lose-lose situation by booking him against Dmitry Bivol. Canelo lost the fight in a bid for the WBA Light Heavyweight Championship.