Boxing News

Tom Taylor - January 28, 2021

Jake Paul is already training for his April 17 boxing match with Ben Askren, and he’s enlisted the help of UFC star Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal fought Askren in 2019, knocking the wrestling specialist out with a flying knee in just five seconds. It was the fastest knockout in UFC history. In anticipation of his April boxing match with Askren, Paul has moved to Miami to pick Masvidal’s brain. The pair are already working together, and drilling attacks that Paul hopes will beat Askren even faster than Masvidal did.

Tom Taylor - January 28, 2021

Manny Pacquiao and his team feel there’s no longer any demand for a boxing match with former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor. Heading into his UFC 257 fight with Dustin Poirier, McGregor was linked to a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao sometime later in the year. After McGregor lost to Poirier via second-round TKO, however, interest in the matchup has waned.

Tom Taylor - January 27, 2021

YouTube celebrity Logan Paul says his exhibition boxing match with unbeaten legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is still going to happen. Paul and Mayweather were originally expected to meet in the ring in February. Last week, however, reports surfaced that the bout has been postponed due to “lack of interest.”

Christopher Taylor - January 26, 2021

Jake Paul has responded to Ben Askren’s prediction of a seventh round knockout. Askren vs. Paul was made official earlier today, as the two are set to collide in a boxing match on April 17 promoted by Triller.

Andrew Whitelaw - January 26, 2021

Michael Bisping has never been one to hold back on his opinions. The outspoken Brit delivered plenty of classic lines during his time as a fighter and it’s no surprise that he’s now making a handsome living as a podcaster, commentator and analyst.

Adam Martin - January 26, 2021

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul is set to train with UFC superstar Jorge Masvidal ahead of his upcoming boxing match with Ben Askren. Askren was absolutely brutalized by Masvidal at UFC 239 in July 2019, when “Gamebred” rushed across the Octagon and KOed Askren with a fly knee just as he ducked down for a takedown attempt. It was the quickest KO in UFC history at five seconds and ever since then, Askren has been the butt-end of memes due to the quick loss. With Askren now set to take on Paul on April 17 in a boxing match, what better fighter to train with than the man who has his number, and that’s Masvidal.

Cole Shelton - January 26, 2021

Dillon Danis claims Jake Paul ran from him when it came time to negotiate a contract for a potential boxing match. On Tuesday, it was revealed Paul would box former UFC welterweight, Ben Askren on April 17. The news wasn’t a surprise as “Funky” told BJPENN.com he would box the YouTube star. However, for Danis, he was also rumored to be facing Paul but he claims the 23-year-old ran from him.

Adam Martin - January 26, 2021

MMA fighter-turned boxer Ben Askren promised to show off his boxing skills against Jake Paul, boldly predicting he will beat up the YouTuber. Askren vs. Paul was officially announced on Tuesday. The two will meet in the boxing ring on April 17 in a blockbuster PPV being promoted by Triller. It’s Paul’s third professional boxing match, while for Askren it’s his first boxing bout. Of course, Askren is an experienced MMA fighter, but he was always known for his grappling skills, not his striking. That’s why so many fans seem to think this might be a very bad idea for Askren, going in there against a younger fighter with a lot of power.

Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021

Mere hours after their upcoming boxing match was made official, Jake Paul and Ben Askren are already swapping trash talk on Twitter. Paul, who achieved his massive fame on YouTube, will collide with Askren in an eight-round professional boxing match on April 17. News of the fight was first reported by BJPENN.com, and recently confirmed as official by ESPN.

Tom Taylor - January 26, 2021

YouTube star Jake Paul and former UFC fighter Ben Askren are set to collide in a professional boxing match on April 17. News of this polarizing Paul vs. Askren bout was first reported by Cole Shelton of BJPENN.com. On Tuesday, ESPN confirmed that the fight is now official for April 17.

Adam Martin - January 25, 2021

Former NBA star-turned-boxer Nate Robinson roasted UFC superstar Conor McGregor with a series of memes following his recent knockout loss. Robinson has been the butt-end of memes and jokes for the past several months in the wake of his brutal KO loss to Jake Paul on the Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones Jr. card. Robinson suffered a vicious beating in the fight, getting dropped several times before finally being KOed cold. The former three-time NBA dunk contest winner had no business being in the ring that night, and he suffered dearly for it. He hasn’t made a decision about whether or not he will fight again, but some of his peers want him to.

Adam Martin - January 24, 2021

Boxing star Ryan Garcia confirmed that he is set to take on legend Manny Pacquiao in an upcoming superfight between two of the sport’s elite. On Sunday evening, Garcia confirmed the rumors on his social media that he will be taking on Pacquiao. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic previously reported that this fight was making headway. We don’t have all the details yet, but as far as Garcia is concerned, the fight is a done deal. Check out what “King” wrote on his Instagram.

Adam D Martin - January 24, 2021

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul roasted UFC superstar Conor McGregor over his shocking knockout loss at UFC 257 against Dustin Poirier. McGregor suffered the upset loss on Saturday night in Abu Dhabi. After a strong first round for the Irishman that saw him land a number of significant strikes, the second round was a much different story. Poirier’s leg kicks began to take effect on McGregor and eventually after “Notorious” began to tire, Poirier was able to land heavy shots and put McGregor down, handing “The Diamond” the second-round knockout victory for the biggest win of his career.

Adam Martin - January 22, 2021

Boxer-turned-MMA fighter Claressa Shields gave an update as to when she will be making her mixed martial arts debut with PFL. Shields shocked many in the combat sports world when she decided to sign with the PFL over the UFC. She had been connected to the UFC for two years and had reportedly even been offered a chance to fight UFC women’s bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes in her UFC and MMA debut. However, Shields decided that PFL was the better opportunity for her to get her feet wet, and so she decided to take her talents to PFL instead of fighting in the UFC.

Cole Shelton - January 20, 2021

Jake Paul has his next fight booked. After Paul knocked out Nate Robinson, rumors started to swirl he would box Ben Askren in March, this after Chael Sonnen announced the fight. Askren would go on to confirm the news to BJPENN.com, however, he has since said Paul went silent on him, but on Wednesday, the YouTuber announced his next fight.

Christopher Taylor - January 18, 2021

Thor Bjornsson, also known as “The Mountain” on HBO’s hit series “Game of Thrones”, is preparing to make his professional boxing debut. Bjornsson is set to collide with fellow ‘World’s Strongest Man’ Eddie Hall this September in Las Vegas.

Tom Taylor - January 18, 2021

Audie Attar, the manager behind Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao, believes Floyd Mayweather would lose to both men if he fought them in 2020. Mayweather holds wins over both Pacquiao and McGregor. He fought Pacquiao in 2015, winning a decision in a fight that was widely panned for its lack of action. He then fought McGregor in 2017, in the UFC star’s boxing debut, and picked up a 10th-round TKO win.

Adam Martin - January 17, 2021

UFC superstar Conor McGregor believes there is a “very high probability” of the Irishman boxing against the legend Manny Pacquiao in 2021. McGregor returns to the Octagon for the first time in a year next weekend at UFC 257 when he takes on rival Dustin Poirier in the main event of the evening. With a win over Poirier, it’s expected that McGregor will call out UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov for a rematch. But while his focus is on MMA at the moment, McGregor can’t help but look around at other opportunities for him in the world of combat sports, namely in the boxing ring.