Boxing News
Conor McGregor confirms "I accept" tweet was not meant for Khamzat Chimaev
Chris Taylor - August 1, 2020
When Conor McGregor took to Twitter with the message “I accept”, many fight fans thought he was responding to a challenge from Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev is quickly making a name for himself in the UFC, this after earning two wins in the past month at UFC Fight Island. After making his Octagon debut at UFC Fight Island 1 with a submission victory over John Phillips, Khamzat made UFC history when he picked up a second win in just 10 days by stopping Rhys McKee in the first-round at UFC Fight Island 3.
Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. PPV price revealed
Tom Taylor - July 29, 2020
If you want to watch boxing legends Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. square off on September 12, it’s going to cost you. Tyson and Jones will meet in an eight-round exhibition match. The bout, and the others that comprise the main card, will air on pay-per-view.
Roy Jones Jr. says after Mike Tyson fight, Anderson Silva can "get it"
Cole Shelton - July 28, 2020
Roy Jones Jr. is still interested in having a boxing match against Anderson Silva. On September 12, Jones Jr. will be making his return to boxing against another legend in Mike Tyson. It immediately piqued the interest of combat sports fans and many wondered if it will be a one-off for both men.
Roy Jones Jr. previews Mike Tyson fight: All he knows is "destruction and destroy"
Tom Taylor - July 28, 2020
Former four-division boxing champ Roy Jones Jr. believes Mike Tyson is still extremely dangerous, even at 54 years old. Jones, 51, will meet Tyson in an eight-round exhibition match on September 12.
Khamzat Chimaev aims “to help” people and not “be like Mayweather, like McGregor”
Harry Kettle - July 27, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Khamzat Chimaev is ready to “help the people” in the wake of his recent rise to stardom in the promotion. While we’ve seen plenty of great storylines develop in the immediate aftermath of the UFC’s trip to Yas Island, one man stands tall above the rest right now: Khamzat Chimaev. A few weeks ago many casual fans didn’t even know his name, but in the present day, he’s being hailed as the next Khabib Nurmagomedov.
Sports world reacts to Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. fight
Tom Taylor - July 24, 2020
By now you’ve probably heard the news. On September 12, 54-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson will return to the ring for a fight with Roy Jones Jr. The pair will meet in a eight-round exhibition, most likely in California, which will stream on pay-per-view and on the streaming service Triller.
Report | Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. to be stopped if someone is cut, will have no judges
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2020
Some of the rules for the upcoming exhibition boxing match between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. have been released. Tyson has been hinting at a return to the ring for quite some time and it was announced on Thursday he would be taking on Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones Jr. opens as betting favorite over Mike Tyson
Cole Shelton - July 23, 2020
Mike Tyson has opened as the betting underdog in his upcoming boxing match against fellow legendRoy Jones Jr. Tyson has been sharing training footage video for a couple of months and has hinted at a return. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship offered him a contract to take on Wanderlei Silva but the boxing legend declined. Tyson Fury, meanwhile, also claimed he was offered to take on Tyson in an exhibition match.
Video | Mike Tyson drops promo for Roy Jones Jr. fight
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2020
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson has dropped a thrilling promo for his newly announced showdown with fellow great Roy Jones Jr. See it below: I. AM. BACK. #legendsonlyleague. September 12th vs @RealRoyJonesJr on #Triller and PPV #frontlinebattle @TysonLeague pic.twitter.com/eksSfdjDzK
Mike Tyson set for September showdown with Roy Jones Jr.
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2020
Mike Tyson will return to the ring on September 12 against Roy Jones Jr., according to a report from TMZ. BREAKING: Mike Tyson’s comeback to the ring will take place on September 12.
Floyd Mayweather shuts down talk of MMA bout, willing to rematch Conor McGregor in boxing
Tom Taylor - July 23, 2020
Floyd Mayweather won’t be competing in MMA, but he’s willing to rematch former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor in the boxing ring. Mayweather and McGregor fought in 2017, in one of the most lucrative boxing matches in history. Mayweather ended up winning the fight with fairly decisive tenth-round TKO.
Henry Cejudo tells "padded record" Ryan Garcia to "sign the contract and prepare to bend the knee"
Cole Shelton - June 30, 2020
Henry Cejudo has told Ryan Garcia to sign the contract after the undefeated boxer called him out. Garcia is currently 20-0 as a professional while also being the WBC silver lightweight champion. Yet, the 21-year-old took shots at Cejudo and Dillon Danis in a recent interview with ESPN.
Boxing legend Roberto Duran battling COVID-19, hospitalized in Panama
Tom Taylor - June 26, 2020
Boxing legend Roberto Duran has been hospitalized with COVID-19 in his native Panama. Duran was initially hospitalized in Panama City, the Panamanian capital, with a viral infection. It was subsequently confirmed by his son Robin that he tested positive for COVID-19. Luckily, it doesn’t sound like Duran is in serious danger at this time.
Tyson Fury claims Mike Tyson wanted $500 million for an exhibition boxing match
Cole Shelton - June 25, 2020
Tyson Fury says ESPN offered him a contract for an exhibition boxing match with Mike Tyson, but the former heavyweight champion wanted too much money. Recently, Tyson announced he would be coming back for charity matches. He should off some training video where he looked sharp and powerful. He then got an offer from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship for a reported $20 million but he turned it down.
VIDEO | Mike Tyson looks lethal in new training footage
Tom Taylor - June 23, 2020
53-year-old boxing legend “Iron” Mike Tyson has shared some brand new training footage, and he looks absolutely lethal. Tyson has been the talk of the combat sports world of late, having recently laid out plans for a return to the ring.
Tyson Fury rumored to appeared in EA UFC 4
Adam Martin - June 21, 2020
Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury is rumored to be a playable character in the new EA UFC 4 video game that is expected to be released later this year. Forbes was the first to report that Fury would appear in EA UFC 4, which is expected to be released for PS4 and Xbox One. It is also expected to be part of the library for the new PS5 and Xbox Series X systems that are set to be released later this year. The UFC is set to be revealing more details about the latest video game when it heads to Fight Island in July.
Mike Tyson: "Jon Jones got to fight me if he wants to make some super money"
Chris Taylor - June 20, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has shared his thoughts regarding the ongoing pay disputes between the UFC and star fighters Jon Jones and Jorge Masvidal. ‘Bones’ and ‘Gamebred’ both recently requested to be released by the UFC, this following failed negotiations with the promotion.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. claims Deontay Wilder cannot be fixed: “He’s trash”
Natasha Hooper - June 17, 2020
Floyd Mayweather Sr. has slammed Deontay Wilder’s ability in the ring. Mayweather Sr. was instrumental in the success of his son, undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr., and has trained boxing talents such as Oscar De La Hoya and Joan Guzmán. The 67-year old is also known for his own success inside the ring and tallied 28 victories.