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Jake Paul, Tommy Fury
UFC

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury official for December 18 in Tampa Bay

Cole Shelton - October 20, 2021

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will box one another before the year is up in Tampa Bay. According to British outlet and newspaper, The Sun, Paul and Fury have been agreed to for December 18. The fight was made official on Friday with the fight taking place in Tampa Bay, Florida. both men have been campaigning for the fight since they boxed on the same card in August.

Dillon Danis
Dillon Danis

Dillon Danis claims Tyron Woodley was contractually not allowed to KO Jake Paul

Adam D Martin - October 20, 2021

Bellator MMA fighter Dillon Danis claimed that former UFC champion Tyron Woodley was contractually not allowed to KO Jake Paul in boxing. Woodley and Paul met in a professional boxing match at the end of August in Paul’s backyard of Cleveland, Ohio. It was a competitive fight that went the full eight contracted rounds, but at the end of the fight, it was Paul who was awarded a split decision. Most people who watched agreed that Paul did enough work to win enough rounds on points to earn the decision, but it is also fair to say that Woodley had some of the biggest moments of the fight. Namely early on in the contest when he knocked Paul into the ropes.

Conor McGregor, Jake Paul
Jake Paul

Jake Paul unloads on “coked up” Conor McGregor for allegedly attacking a DJ in Italy: “PLEASE try and do something when you see me!”

Harry Kettle - October 18, 2021

Jake Paul has taken a shot at Conor McGregor for reportedly attacking a famous DJ during a recent trip to Italy. While Jake Paul is often able to have a dig at Conor McGregor for just about any reason, “The Notorious” is giving him more than enough ammo in recent times with Paul not really having to do a whole lot himself.

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Francis Ngannou

Teddy Atlas shares his thoughts on a potential Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou super fight

Adam D Martin - October 17, 2021

Boxing analyst Teddy Atlas shared his thoughts on a potential Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou super fight in the boxing ring. Atlas is a boxing legend in his own right but he has moved more into the world of MMA analysis as well in recent years. Speaking to Submission Radio in a recent interview, Atlas was asked what he thinks about a potential fight between the top heavyweight boxer in Fury and MMA’s top heavyweight in Ngannou. As far as Atlas goes, while he has respect for Ngannou, he believes that it would be Fury getting his hand raised in a boxing match.

Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder

Tyson Fury reacts after Deontay Wilder issues statement following their epic war

Adam D Martin - October 15, 2021

Boxing heavyweight superstar Tyson Fury reacted after his rival Deontay Wilder issued a statement following their epic war in the ring. Wilder and Fury fought 11 hard rounds in an epic boxing trilogy fight that Fury won in the 11th round via knockout. It was a modern classic, with many fans calling it one of the greatest heavyweight boxing matches of all time, if not the greatest. Not only that, but it was one of the best trilogy fights that we have ever seen. And even though Wilder lost the fight, the fact he went 11 hard rounds proved that he deserved the chance to get this fight.

Kamaru-Usman
Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman could push for Canelo Alvarez boxing match next, says manager

Adam D Martin - October 15, 2021

UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman could push for a Canelo Alvarez boxing match next, says his manager, Ali Abdelaziz. Usman is one of the best MMA fighters on the planet right now, and on November 6 at UFC 268 in New York City, he rematches his rival Colby Covington for the UFC welterweight title. Usman is a big favorite to win the rematch after knocking out Covington the first time they met two years ago, and if he wins this fight, there won’t be too many fresh challenges left for him at 170lbs. While it’s expected that he could fight someone such as Leon Edwards should he get by Covington next month, his manager is shooting for something bigger.

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Deontay Wilder

Fury vs Wilder 3 PPV buys fall well short of pre-fight goal

Harry Kettle - October 15, 2021

The domestic pay-per-view buys for Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder in the United States reportedly came in at just under 600,000. The dust has officially settled on the trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder with Fury, after an epic contest last Saturday night, coming out on top after a decisive knockout in the eleventh round.

Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury
Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder tells Tyson Fury he doesn't respect him just moments after KO loss (Video)

Cole Shelton - October 14, 2021

A new video has been released showing Tyson Fury trying to talk to Deontay Wilder after their third fight. Last Saturday in Las Vegas, Fury and Wilder had their highly-anticipated trilogy. It was an intriguing fight and it exceeded expectations as both men went toe-to-toe as they each dropped each other a few times. But, in the end, it was Fury who got the 11th-round KO win over Wilder.

Claressa-Shields
Professional Fighters League (PFL)

Claressa Shields insists she is not homophobic after protesting DC Comics’ bisexual Superman

Harry Kettle - October 14, 2021

PFL star Claressa Shields has insisted she isn’t homophobic after questioning DC Comics’ decision to make Superman bisexual. It was revealed earlier this week that in an upcoming comic book story, Jon Kent – the son of Clark Kent – will be involved in a romantic relationship with a man. That led to quite the divide within the community regarding whether or not it was a good or bad move and based on her comments, Shields clearing wasn’t happy about it.

Jake Paul, Tommy Fury
UFC

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury 'quite close' to being made official for the end of the year

Cole Shelton - October 13, 2021

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury is close to being made official. According to Fury’s promoter, Frank Warren, the fight is nearly agreed to and will take place in November or December. The two sides have been talking ever since both men picked up wins in August and now it has finally got to a point where a deal seems imminent.

Dana White

Dana White shares his thoughts on Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3: "It was exactly what boxing needed"

Christopher Taylor - October 12, 2021

UFC President Dana White shared his thoughts on last weekend’s Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy following tonight’s Contender Series event. Fury put his WBO and The Ring heavyweight titles on the line last Saturday in Las Vegas, when he squared off with Wilder for a third time.

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Deontay Wilder

Conor McGregor applauds Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder for great trilogy, takes parting shot at Dustin Poirier

Harry Kettle - October 11, 2021

UFC star Conor McGregor used his praise for Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder to also take a shot at rival Dustin Poirier. Last Saturday night saw Tyson Fury put a definitive end to his rivalry with Deontay Wilder by knocking him out in the 11th round of their trilogy showdown in Las Vegas. The back and forth war swung between both men but in the end, it was “The Gypsy King” who delivered the final blow.

Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder

Deontay Wilder reacts after being KO’d by Tyson Fury in trilogy

Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021

Heavyweight boxing contender Deontay Wilder reacted after being KO’d by Tyson Fury in their trilogy fight on Saturday night in Las Vegas. In one of the greatest heavyweight boxing matches of all time, Wilder and Fury went 11 hard rounds before Fury eventually got the knockout stoppage. It was an epic war as both men dropped each other at numerous points during the fight, but at the end of the match, it was Fury who was the better man. Still, it was an incredible performance by Wilder even in his defeat, as he showed incredible toughness and durability up until the finish.

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Deontay Wilder

Photo | Check out the judges' scorecards from Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 3

Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021

Following their epic war on Saturday night, check out the judges’ scorecards from the Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder trilogy match. Fury and Wilder went back-and-forth for nearly the full 12 rounds in an epic heavyweight title fight for the ages. Wilder started off the fight strong, then Fury took over and knocked Wilder down. But Wilder bounced back with two knockdowns of his own and appeared to be in the lead. Then, Fury started taking over again and eventually put Wilder away in the 11th round. It was an absolutely phenomenal fight while it lasted, and fortunately, the judges were not needed as the fans were treated to a knockout instead. Considering the first fight ended in a split draw, the fans were thankful the judges didn’t come into play.

Joe Rogan, Anderson Silva
Deontay Wilder

Joe Rogan reacts after Tyson Fury KO’s Deontay Wilder in trilogy: “All hail the Gypsy King”

Adam D Martin - October 10, 2021

UFC analyst Joe Rogan reacted after Tyson Fury knocked out Deontay Wilder in trilogy their trilogy, stating “all hail the Gypsy King.” In one of the craziest heavyweight boxing matches of all time, Fury knocked out Wilder in the 11th round after a back-and-forth fight where both fighters were knocked down several times. It was an incredible war between two of the best heavyweight boxers we have ever seen, but at the end of the fight, it was Fury getting his hand raised yet again. Fury is now 2-0-1 overall in the trilogy against Wilder and he’s proven that he is the better man. But regardless of Fury being the better boxer, Wilder certainly proved his toughness in the trilogy fight. It was an amazing fight and after, Rogan had nothing but good things to say.

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Deontay Wilder

Tyson Fury on Deontay Wilder showing no "love and respect" after trilogy: "I'll pray for him so God will soften his heart"

Christopher Taylor - October 9, 2021

The WBO and The Ring heavyweight titles were up for grabs when Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder collided for a third time this evening in Las Vegas. Fury (31-0-1) and Wilder (42-2-1) had originally collided back in 2018, with ‘The Gypsy King’ miraculously surviving a late knockdown in the final round to fight to a split draw. The pair would later rematch in February of 2020, with the British standout emerging victorious in dominant fashion, earning a seventh-round knockout victory.

Tyson Fury
Deontay Wilder

Pro boxers react after Tyson Fury KO's Deontay Wilder in trilogy

Christopher Taylor - October 9, 2021

Tyson Fury put his WBO and The Ring heavyweight titles on the line this evening when he squared off with Deontay Wilder for a third time. Fury (31-0-1) and Wilder (42-2-1) had originally collided back in 2018, with ‘The Gypsy King’ miraculously surviving a late knockdown in the final round to fight to a split draw.

Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Fury vs Wilder 3
Deontay Wilder

UFC Fighters react after Tyson Fury KO's Deontay Wilder in trilogy

Chris Taylor - October 9, 2021

Tyson Fury put his WBO and The Ring heavyweight titles on the line tonight when he squared off with Deontay Wilder for a third time. Fury (31-0-1) and Wilder (42-2-1) had originally collided back in 2018, with ‘The Gypsy King’ miraculously surviving a late knockdown in the final round to fight to a split draw.