Boxing News
Bryce Hall lays out three-fight plan to return to influencer boxing that ends with KSI bout
Cole Shelton - August 10, 2023
Bryce Hall isn’t done fighting in influencer boxing. Hall made his influencer boxing debut back in June of 2021 when he took on YouTuber Austin McBroom. In the lead-up to the fight, Hall was oozing with confidence, but it was McBroom who wound up winning by third-round TKO.
Boxing champion Claressa Shields signs new multi-year contract to return to the PFL
Josh Evanoff - August 10, 2023
PFL has signed a multi-year agreement with women’s boxing champion Claressa Shields. The ‘GWOAT’ is one of the more colorful figures in the world of boxing. In the last few weeks, she’s called out both Jake Paul and Keith Thurman for intergender boxing matches. While the latter showed interest, it seems that Claressa Shields will now be returning to the world of MMA.
Jake Paul claims Nate Diaz’s punches didn’t hurt at all: “I could have stood there with my chin out”
Harry Kettle - August 10, 2023
Jake Paul has claimed that Nate Diaz’s punches didn’t hurt at all during their boxing showdown last weekend. It’s safe to say that Jake Paul is feeling pretty good about himself. On Saturday night, he defeated Nate Diaz in a fairly one-sided decision, in what served as Diaz’s pro boxing debut. It wasn’t pretty at times, but ‘The Problem Child’ was still able to get the job done.
Anthony Smith “not impressed” with the Nate Diaz vs. Jake Paul boxing match: “They sh*t the bed”
Harry Kettle - August 10, 2023
UFC fighter Anthony Smith has admitted that he wasn’t impressed by the Nate Diaz vs Jake Paul boxing match. Last weekend, Nate Diaz made his pro boxing debut when he went head to head with Jake Paul. While he did have a few fun moments, he ultimately came up short in a lop-sided decision. ‘The Problem Child’ had his hand raised, whereas Diaz has left fans questioning what his next move will be.
Fedor Emelianenko interested in boxing match with 'dream opponent' Mike Tyson: "He's a legend"
Josh Evanoff - August 9, 2023
Former Bellator heavyweight contender Fedor Emelianenko has called for a boxing match with Mike Tyson. ‘The Last Emperor’ famously retired from MMA earlier this year after his rematch with Ryan Bader. Four years after ‘Darth’ scored a first-round stoppage win over the Russian, he did it again. In the main event of Bellator 290 in February, Fedor Emelianenko suffered a first-round defeat in the final fight of his career.
Jake Paul claps back at Dana White following his comments about the Nate Diaz fight: “Focus on taking care of Wonderboy”
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Jake Paul is clapping back at Dana White following his comments about the Nate Diaz fight. It was just this past Saturday, August 5th that saw Jake Paul defeat Nate Diaz in a boxing bout at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Ric Flair details the intense smoke session he had with boxing legend Mike Tyson: “I thought I died”
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Professional wrestling icon Ric Flair is recounting an intense smoke session he had with boxing legend Mike Tyson. Flair, 74, is an American professional wrestler who had a career spanning over 50 years and is regarded as the greatest professional wrestler of all time.
Brendan Schaub explains why fight fans need to “give Jake Paul his flowers” following latest scrap with Nate Diaz
Susan Cox - August 9, 2023
Brendan Schaub is explaining why fight fans need to “give Jake Paul his flowers” following his latest scrap with Nate Diaz. It was just this past weekend, Saturday, August 5th that saw Jake Paul defeat the former MMA competitor Nate Diaz by unanimous decision at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. It would be Paul’s 7th victory in the ring (4 by knockout).
Logan Paul taunts Conor McGregor after Dillon Danis announcement: "You're next"
Josh Evanoff - August 8, 2023
Logan Paul seemingly has a target on UFC star Conor McGregor after his boxing match against Dillon Danis. ‘The Maverick’ isn’t as active in the boxing ring as his brother Jake Paul, but still competes from time to time. Last fighting Floyd Mayweather to a no-contest in a June 2021 exhibition, Logan Paul recently announced his return. Late last month, he, alongside KSI, were announced for a pay-per-view event in October.
Sean Strickland explains why he’s “jealous” of Jake Paul
Susan Cox - August 8, 2023
UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland is explaining why he’s a little bit ‘jealous’ of Jake Paul. While Strickland isn’t really a fan of Jake Paul, he’s apparently jealous of how his career is playing out.
Dillon Danis booked for boxing match with Logan Paul
Susan Cox - August 8, 2023
A Dillon Danis boxing match with Logan Paul has been booked. Dillon Danis, 29, and Logan Paul, 28, will be meeting up to compete in a boxing match on Saturday, October 14th in Manchester, England.
Sean O’Malley names two former UFC fighters Jake Paul could end up fighting next
Harry Kettle - August 8, 2023
Sean O’Malley has listed off two former UFC fighters who could be perfect opponents for Jake Paul in the boxing ring. Last weekend, Jake Paul successfully knocked off Nate Diaz in a unanimous decision victory inside the squared circle. It was the result many had anticipated, but either way, ‘The Problem Child’ did exactly what he needed to do.
Claressa Shields calls out Jake Paul for intergender boxing match: "Skill being displayed is mediocre"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2023
Female boxing champion Claressa Shields is now the latest to callout Jake Paul. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the ring over the weekend against Nate Diaz. Headlining a DAZN and ESPN pay-per-view clash, it was Jake Paul’s first bout since losing to Tommy Fury in February. For his first fight back, the YouTuber-turned-boxer signed up for ten rounds, the longest bout of his career.
Nate Diaz opens as gigantic favorite in potential MMA fight against Jake Paul
Cole Shelton - August 7, 2023
Nate Diaz has opened as a massive betting favorite for a potential MMA fight against Jake Paul. Diaz and Paul headlined a boxing pay-per-view on Saturday and it was ‘The Problem Child’ who got a decision win. After the fight, Paul confirmed his desire to rematch Diaz in MMA in the PFL as he wanted to prove he can beat the Stockton native under a mixed martial arts ruleset as well.
KSI mocks Jake Paul's world champion comments after Nate Diaz win: "Quite delusional"
Josh Evanoff - August 7, 2023
YouTuber KSI has reacted to Jake Paul’s latest boxing win over Nate Diaz. ‘The Problem Child’ returned to the ring on Saturday night to face the former UFC title challenger. In the main event of a DAZN pay-per-view offering, Jake Paul defeated Nate Diaz by unanimous decision. Following the victory, he called out Canelo Alvarez and also offered to do a rematch with the MMA fighter in the PFL.
Jake Paul sounds off on Conor McGregor after the Irishman calls him a “wigger”
Susan Cox - August 7, 2023
Jake Paul is sounding off on Conor McGregor after the Irishman calls him a ‘wigger’. The two, Paul and McGregor, seemingly have been getting into a war-of-words on social media following ‘The Problem Childs’ most recent boxing victory over Nate Diaz this past weekend.
Jake Paul explains why he didn't go for the kill after knocking down Nate Diaz in Round 5: "I didn’t want to burn out"
Chris Taylor - August 6, 2023
Jake Paul has explained why he didn’t go for the kill after knocking down Nate Diaz in Round 5 of last night’s boxing match. Paul (7-1) squared off with Diaz (0-1) in a ten-round boxing match last night at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas.
Jake Paul responds after Conor McGregor calls his fight with Nate Diaz embarrassing: “I would put you in the coffin for good even as juiced up as you are”
Jeffrey Walter - August 6, 2023
Jake Paul has responded after Conor McGregor called him a retard and labeled his boxing match with Nate Diaz as embarrassing. Paul (7-1) squared off with Diaz (0-1) in a ten-round boxing match last night in Dallas, Texas.