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Bob Arum trashes MMA, but admits Dana White feud is fabricated for mutual benefit
Tom Taylor - March 10, 2020
It’s no secret that boxing promoter Bob Arum is not an MMA fan. Speaking on Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show on Monday, Arum once again disparaged the entire sport.
Floyd Mayweather says he needs $600 million to fight McGregor or Khabib, "The Eagle" responds
Cole Shelton - March 6, 2020
Floyd Mayweather has named his price for a potential fight with Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov. McGregor has been clamoring for a rematch with the undefeated boxer since he suffered a TKO loss back in 2017. Nurmagomedov, meanwhile, has recently called out Mayweather and said he wants to do 11 rounds of boxing followed by one round of MMA.
Tyson Fury lays out retirement plans
Natasha Hooper - March 4, 2020
Tyson Fury has confirmed his retirement plans. The British fighter wants to face Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua before hanging up his gloves. Today, “The Gypsy King”, sat down on British TV show, This Morning, with hosts Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield. He discussed his statement rematch victory against Deontay Wilder that took place on February 22, 2020 at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
VIDEO | Mike Tyson breaks down in tears discussing personal transformation
Adam Martin - March 2, 2020
Boxing legend Mike Tyson broke down in tears during a recent podcast discussing his personal transformation from world champion to middle-aged-man. Tyson spoke with fellow legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard on his podcast “Hotboxin’ With Mike Tyson” and teared up while talking about how he used to be a violent, aggressive killer inside the ring, to the mellow, 53-year-old man he’s now become.
Dana White bashes Deontay Wilder for walk-out costume, promises we won't see 'any of that bulls**t in the UFC'
Tom Taylor - March 2, 2020
UFC President Dana White was not impressed by the elaborate costume Deontay Wilder wore during his walkout for his recent rematch with Tyson Fury. Fury and Wilder both made extravagant walks to the ring for their Las Vegas rematch. Fury wore a crown and cape and was carried to the ring on a palanquin. Wilder, meanwhile, essentially walked out in a suit of armor, and later blamed his loss to Fury on the weight of this costume.
Khabib Nurmagomedov willing to box Floyd Mayweather for 11 rounds in exchange for 1 round of MMA
Natasha Hooper - March 2, 2020
UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is prepared to go 11 rounds of boxing with Floyd Mayweather, but it comes at a price. Rumors have been circulating that boxing legend Floyd Mayweather and UFC president Dana White are working together to create a crossover fight. “Pretty Boy” will expect to bank a cheque if he collides against an MMA fighter, so who better to face then the undefeated “Eagle”, Khabib Nurmagomedov.
PHOTO | Tyson Fury details incredible physical transformation
Adam Martin - March 1, 2020
Heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury posted a series of photos detailing his incredible physical transformation over the last two years. Fury recently fought and defeated Deontay Wilder in a rematch for all the marbles and it was by far the most impressive performance of his career to date. The Brit dominated Wilder from start to finish with a dominant punching attack before Wilder’s corner eventually threw in the towel in the seventh round, handing Fury the win via TKO.
Tyson Fury’s father gives prediction for potential Anthony Joshua bout
Natasha Hooper - February 29, 2020
Bareknuckle fighter and father to boxing star Tyson Fury, John Fury is a major influence in his sons’ boxing career. Next up on the Fury family hitlist is Anthony Joshua, who John Fury predicts will be “in tears” if he enters the ring to fight his son. On February 22nd at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas, “The Gyspy King” faced Deontay Wilder in their eagerly anticipated-rematch. Tyson Fury was quick to pressure “The Bronze Bomber”. Wilder fell twice in the bout before Fury cornered him in the seventh round and the referee called a stop the action. Unlike their first bout which ended in a draw, Tyson Fury rose victorious by TKO and claimed the WBC, Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles.
Former Tyson Fury trainer Ben Davison discusses changes Fury made against Deontay Wilder
Mike Pendleton - February 28, 2020
Before his rematch with Deontay Wilder this month, Tyson Fury changed head trainers as he replaced Ben Davison with a longtime friend and former trainer Javan “Sugar Hill” Steward. While Fury maintained a good relationship with Davison who was with him in the first fight against Deontay Wilder, the change came as a shock to many, as it happened just a couple months before the fight against Wilder The change in trainers proved to pay off for Fury and his team, as he stopped Wilder in the seventh-round and claimed the WBC heavyweight championship, and the praises have poured in ever since.
Report | Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 2 PPV falls under the 'break-even' point
Cole Shelton - February 27, 2020
It appears the Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder 2 pay-per-view did not do as well as expected. The fight was a highly-anticipated one, since their first bout ended in a controversial draw back in December of 2018.
Chael Sonnen defends Deontay Wilder corner stoppage
Mike Pendleton - February 27, 2020
After his fight against Tyson Fury was stopped in the seventh round by his corner and trainer Mark Breland, Deontay Wilder was visibly upset. He’s even considering removing Breland from his team. While some have understood Wilder’s desire to “go out on his shield” many have criticized him for his reaction towards Breland and now another name is being added to that list.
VIDEO | A 2018 interview with Joe Rogan appears to debunk Deontay Wilder’s costume excuse
Harry Kettle - February 27, 2020
A 2018 interview between Deontay Wilder and Joe Rogan appears to debunk Wilder’s theory that his heavy costume played a role in his loss last weekend. The combat sports world was stunned on Saturday night when Deontay Wilder was comprehensively beaten by his rival Tyson Fury, with “The Gypsy King” securing the finish in the seventh round after knocking the previously unbeaten “Bronze Bomber” down twice in the third and fifth rounds of the fight.
Joe Rogan explains how Tyson Fury adjusted his fighting style to beat Deontay Wilder
Tom Taylor - February 26, 2020
UFC commentator Joe Rogan, like most members of the combat sports community, was very impressed by Tyson Fury’s dominant win over Deontay Wilder last Saturday. During a recent episode of his Joe Rogan Experience podcast, Rogan explained to his guest Owen Smith how Fury adjusted his typical fighting style to author such a dominant victory over his rival.
Anthony Smith: 'Deontay Wilder has no shot ever moving forward to beat Tyson Fury'
Mike Pendleton - February 26, 2020
The entire sports world has been buzzing over last Saturday’s Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury rematch, which saw Fury hand Wilder his first pro loss and claim the WBC heavyweight title via 7th-round stoppage. One of the latest members of the combat sports community to chime in on this fight is UFC light heavyweight contender Anthony Smith. During MMA Tonight on Sirius XM, a show that Smith co-hosts, he did not hold back on Wilder’s performance against Fury. He also addressed Wilder’s reaction to his corner stopping the fight, and shared little optimism that Wilder could ever beat Tyson Fury.
Stephen A. Smith says Deontay Wilder blaming costume for loss might be the ‘most embarrassing excuse’ ever
Cole Shelton - February 25, 2020
Stephen A. Smith is not a fan of Deontay Wilder partially blaming his costume for his loss to Tyson Fury. Last Saturday, Deontay Wilder was taking on Tyson Fury in their highly-anticipated rematch. Many thought the “Bronze Bomber” would get the job done but the Englishman ended up getting his hand raised by seventh-round TKO.
Deontay Wilder plans to sack coach who threw in the towel against Fury
Natasha Hooper - February 25, 2020
Deontay Wilder is going to make his coach pay for throwing the towel in during his Tyson Fury rematch, by sacking him. “The Bronze Bomber” faced “The Gypsy King” in their eagerly-anticipated rematch on Saturday February 22nd. Fury maintained constant pressure to disarm the punching power of his opponent. Wilder was knocked down twice before being cornered in the seventh round. The British boxer began to unload on Wilder, and the American was able to offer little retaliation. To prevent Deontay Wilder from enduring any more damage, coach Mark Breland threw the towel in the seventh round and the referee called an end to the action. ‘The Gypsy King’ thus claimed the TKO victory.
Tyson Fury sends classy message to 'dance partner of the century' Deontay Wilder
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2020
Tyson Fury handed Deontay Wilder quite a beating in the pair’s Saturday night rematch in Las Vegas. Despite the ferocious nature of Fury’s win, however, it’s clear that he has plenty of respect for his rival. In a short-but-sweet Instagram post, Fury tipped his hat to Wilder, referring to the American as the “dance partner of the century.”
VIDEO | Tyson Fury got the whole club singing at his Las Vegas afterparty
Tom Taylor - February 25, 2020
Ahead of his rematch with Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury claimed that, if he won, he would “binge on cocaine and hookers” at his Las Vegas afterparty. While it’s unlikely that drugs and prostitutes actually factored into his plans, he certainly seems to have had a wild celebration for the fight, which he won by seventh-round TKO to claim the WBC heavyweight title. The new champ, who’s never been shy to show of his pipes on the mic, even got the whole crowd in attendance singing.