Boxing News
Jorge Masvidal believes he'd be a 'legitimate' threat to Canelo Alvarez in a boxing match
Cole Shelton - November 4, 2019
After Jorge Masvidal beat Nate Diaz at UFC 244, he had an interesting callout at the post-fight press conference in the form of boxing champion Canelo Alvarez. He said it is a fight he wants. On, Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show, Masvidal backed those claims even more.
Tyson Fury continues to tease MMA move, Dana White responds
Tom Taylor - November 4, 2019
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury recently made headlines by teasing a move to MMA — perhaps even with the aid of UFC star Conor McGregor. Speaking to iFL TV more recently, Fury once again discussed a transition to MMA, confirming that he’s received a training offer from McGregor as well as heavyweight legend Frank Mir, and encouraging UFC President Dana White to call him.
Video | Canelo Alvarez KO’s Sergey Kovalev
Adam D Martin - November 3, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez picked up a stunning knockout victory over Sergey Kovalev during the pair’s light heavyweight superfight on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Alvarez moved up in weight to take on Kovalev in a highly-anticipated light heavyweight matchup against Kovalev. The two met at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada in what was a huge fight streamed lived on DAZN.
Tyson Fury says he'd fight Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou 'in a heartbeat'
Cole Shelton - October 31, 2019
Tyson Fury recently came out and said he wants to train MMA with Conor McGregor and it turns out he is working on setting that up. Not only has he spoke to McGregor, but he has also talked to a former UFC heavyweight champion about training MMA.
Floyd Mayweather gets called out by China's richest man
Tom Taylor - October 28, 2019
Over the last few years, undefeated boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. has stepped into the boxing ring with mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor and kickboxing wunderkind Tenshin Nasukawa, stopping both. After answering calls to fight these other combat sports athletes, he’s now being called out by a figure from well outside the combat sports bubble: Chinese billionaire Jack Ma. Ma made his callout of Mayweather in a video posted to Manny Pacquiao’s Instagram account. Pacquiao, who has shared the ring with Mayweather before, also called for a fight with Mayweather.
Tyson Fury teases working with Conor McGregor for MMA run
Harry Kettle - October 28, 2019
Lineal heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has teased the idea of working with Conor McGregor ahead of a potential switch over to mixed martial arts. Fury, who has defeated Tom Schwarz and Otto Wallin in 2019 to take his record to 29-0-1, is considered to be one of the busiest men in combat sports right now. The Englishman has been filming a reality TV show, is set to face Deontay Wilder in a 2020 rematch, and will be making his WWE debut at Crown Jewel later this week when he faces Braun Strowman in Saudi Arabia.
Oscar De La Hoya sued for alleged sexual assault
Harry Kettle - October 22, 2019
Boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya is being sued for an alleged sexual assault & battery incident. TMZ Sports is reporting that a woman is filing the lawsuit under the alias of “Jane Doe” in order to protect her identity, with the timeline dating back to 2016 when she first met the former boxing champion. The incident in question, however, occurred in November 2017 when she was invited to De La Hoya’s then-new home in Pasadena, California.
Tyron Woodley calls out Canelo Alvarez: 'Let's get it!'
Adam Martin - October 18, 2019
UFC welterweight Tyron Woodley called out Canelo Alvarez on social media, telling the boxing superstar that he will knock him out if they fight in a boxing match. Woodley recently spoke to TMZ and expressed his interest in boxing Alvarez, widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world. On Friday, the former UFC welterweight champion took it a step further and hit up Alvarez on Twitter, telling him directly that he wants to fight him.
David Feldman confirms Paulie Malignaggi won't fight in BKFC again
Cole Shelton - October 17, 2019
Former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi made his way into the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) ring earlier this year. There, he took on former UFC fighter, Artem Lobov in the main event of BKFC 6. The fight was set to end the rivalry between the two. The two camps have not gotten along since the Conor McGregor-Floyd Mayweather fight, when Malignaggi briefly worked as one of the Irishman’s training partners.
VIDEO | Justin Gaethje receives lessons from boxing legend Mike Tyson
Natasha Hooper - October 17, 2019
Justin Gaethje gets MMA advice from some of the best in the business, but who better to get boxing tips from then the legend, Mike Tyson. “Iron Mike” posted a video on his Twitter, showing the ropes to fighters, Justin Gaethje and Ottman Azaitar.
The combat sports community mourns the death of Patrick Day
Tom Taylor - October 16, 2019
The death of 27-year-old professional boxer Patrick Day, which was the result of a brain injury sustained in a recent boxing match, has sent a shockwave through the combat sports world. All over social media, professional boxers, mixed martial artists and combat sports personalities have been mourning his passing.
Boxer Patrick Day dies due to traumatic brain injury suffered in fight
Thomas Taylor - October 16, 2019
Tragedy has once again struck the sport of boxing. On October 16, 27-year-old boxer Patrick Day passed away as the result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered in his fight this past Saturday, October 12.
Cody Crowley: The future face of Zuffa Boxing?
Tom Taylor - October 15, 2019
At 16 years old, Cody Crowley traveled to Las Vegas and snuck into the World MMA Awards. In the midst of all the excitement and fanfare, the young boxer met UFC President Dana White. Crowley didn’t just pose for a picture with the UFC boss, he pitched him on a TV show.
PHOTO: Andy Ruiz reveals incredible weight loss
Natasha Hooper - October 15, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr showed off his significant weight loss on Instagram, this as he prepares to rematch Anthony Joshua. In June 2019, the boxer achieved a shocking victory over Anthony Joshua. He knocked out the former undefeated champion in the seventh round and claimed the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles in the process.
Tyson Fury welcomes WWE showdown with Cain Velasquez
Tom Taylor - October 15, 2019
Heavyweight boxing star Tyson Fury recently signed with pro wrestling organization WWE, where he’s currently feuding with Braun Strowman. So too did former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez. While newer fight fans might not remember it, Fury and Velasquez actually have a bit of history. At the height of Velasquez’s title reign, Fury claimed that he could defeat the UFC star.
Cody Garbrandt promises comeback 'very soon'
Tom Taylor - October 13, 2019
Cody Garbrandt has lost his last three fights, all by way of knockout. The first two of those setbacks came at the hands of former champ TJ Dillashaw, while the third and most recent came courtesy of Pedro Munhoz. Since this trio of knockout losses, he’s been taking some time off and recovering from injuries.
Report: Welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. seriously injured in car crash
Mike Pendleton - October 10, 2019
There is some unfortunate and tragic news to pass along in the boxing world. According to a report from CBS 11 in Dallas-Fort Worth, welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. has been seriously injured in a rollover car crash in Dallas. While the investigation is still ongoing and details are scarce, the report from CBS 11 states the accident occurred around 3 a.m. local time, near I-30 near the downtown area of Dallas and it was a single-vehicle accident.
Evander Holyfield recalls Mike Tyson's infamous bite of his ear: "I wanted to bite him back"
Mike Pendleton - October 9, 2019
UFC commentator Joe Rogan recently had four-time heavyweight boxing champion Evander Holyfield on his Joe Rogan Experience MMA Show podcast and the two turned back the hands of time. While Rogan and Holyfield discussed a wide variety of topics throughout the episode, which is just over 1 hour long, what many listeners will remember is a conversation about the time Mike Tyson bit a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear off during their second fight.