Welterweight Championship

There's a new narrative surrounding UFC 281 which is doing the rounds on social media. After several lackluster performances from Israel Adesanya, fans are hoping the UFC middleweight champion will lose on Nov. 12 to rival Alex Pereira.…

By Sam Volz: Paulie Malignaggi still thinks Devin Haney is unlikely to fight Vasyl Lomachenko despite his “suspicious” performance against Jermaine Ortiz last Saturday night in New York. After the fight, a VERY big Haney stepped into the…

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UFC fans loved that Hasbullah Magomedov was in the crowd at UFC 280, as the little Russian with a big personality received a huge ovation.The petite 19-year-old has become an internet sensation over the past two years, with his incredible…

The countdown to UNDISPUTED has officially begun with today marking 100 days until Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu will challenge for the undisputed super welterweight championship of the world. Tszyu will face the undisputed 154 lbs…

WBO junior welterweight champion Josh Taylor is mentally ready for an impending rematch with Jack Catterall. Earlier this year, Taylor won a controversial twelve-round decision over Catterall - when they faced…

Getty Colby Covington Fans could end up waiting months more to see Colby Covington compete, as his…

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The UFC may not know exactly what's next for Khamzat Chimaev, but the fighter's jiu-jitsu coach Alan "Finfou" Nascimento has some ideas. The promotion booked Chimaev to face Nate Diaz in a welterweight contest in the main event of UFC…

Jorge Masvidal has been inactive for over six months since his loss to Colby Covington at UFC 272. A recent tweet from Masvidal inspired an epic rant from former UFC fighter and current analyst Chael Sonnen. Speaking on…

Kitt Campbell picked up a all-important victory on Friday night, claiming the Rogue welterweight title in the process as he stopped New Zealander Beau Rawiri in the main event of Rogue Championship 4. Campbell entered the fight…

Saturday's UFC Fight Night represents a chance for Yan Xiaonan to reassert herself in the women's strawweight title picture.Xiaonan fights fifth-ranked Mackenzie Dern in the Fight Night main event, which takes place at a…

Philadelphia heavyweight Joey Dawejko (22-10-4, 13 KOs) will look for back-to-back wins when he takes on Terrell Jamal Woods (28-53-9, 20 KOs) of Forrest City, AR in a heavyweight contest in six rounds at Parx Casino® on Friday, October 7.…

Shakur Stevenson shows no signs of slowing down.The now gifted 135-pounder outplayed another good fighter on Friday in Newark, New Jersey, easily ahead of 2016 Olympic champion Robson Conceicao after losing his 130-pound titles on the scale…

Bellator MMA returned to Dublin, Ireland tonight with a special main event between former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson and Peter Queally. Since his early days with Bellator MMA, Henderson has struggled with the business.…

Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin embrace after their third fight. Photo by Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Canelo Alvarez finally scored a clear decision over Gennadiy Golovkin in the four-year-old rubber match in Las Vegas on Saturday.…

UFC 280 is shaping up to be one of the most stacked pay-per-view cards in recent history, with two title fights and an intriguing series of matches involving top contenders. The event will take place at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island in…

Canelo Alvarez proved to the boxing world that he is still one of the best in the sport after his quick win over Gennady Golovkin. Alvarez now has two wins over 'GGG' and is the only man to beat the Kazakh boxer. It was a special moment…

WHITT'S END 9.16.22Whether you're at the end of your coffee, your day, your week or even your rope party, welcome to Whitt's End…*Luka Doncic is upset that he played poorly in Slovenia's upset loss to Poland at EuroBasket. But, selfishly,!-->…

HouseThe buzzEubank Sr Nixes Benn Fight?: 'My son's life cannot be put in danger' Chris Eubank Sr stands between his son and Conor Benn | Credit: PA/Getty Images Chris Eubank Sr. looking to fight Nix Conor Benn Overweight…

Find out how other UFC fighters reacted when Nate Diaz won what could be his last fight in the Octagon, beating Tony FergusonAfter a crazy road to UFC 279 with lots of shaking, and expectations that a fight with Khamzat Chimaev wouldn't go…

If North American pro wrestling fans were to be asked about the greatest wrestlers of all time, answers would likely include old school legends like Ric Flair and Randy Savage, Attitude Era favorites like Steve Austin. and The Rock, and…

Jake Paul will return to the ring to face UFC legend Anderson Silva at Gila River Arena in Phoenix on October 29. Paul hasn't fought since his sixth-round knockout of Tyron Woodley in December 2021, his second of two wins over the former…

Tyson Fury stole the show at WWE Clash at the Castle on Saturday night and it was his singing that the crowd loved. The event took place at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, the first major UK stadium event for WWE in…

Getty Colby Covington Former UFC interim lightweight champion Colby Covington has been denied an…

He has such a punchy facePhoto: Getty ImagesWatch Jake Paul step up his competition - at least in his name recognition in the fighting world.The social media influencer-turned-pugilist has ably moved on in his career as a professional!-->!-->…

One is a YouTube star turned professional boxer. The other is a former UFC middleweight champion and mixed martial arts superstar. So when bettors at SportsBetting.ag installed Jake Paul as a -180 favorite after news of a…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIpRbMogwqU"frameborder="0" allow="autoplay" allowfullscreen> Dana White's Contender Series: Season 6 Week 6 airs live from the UFC Apex in Las Vegas on Tuesday, August 30, making it Wednesday,…

Jose Pedraza and Richard Commey will square off in a junior welterweight bout on Saturday, August 27. The fight will take place at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tulsa Okla and will be the main event of an 11-card match. Pedraza…

Daniel Cormier called Khamzat Chimaev the biggest loser at UFC 278, where Leon Edwards knocked out Kamaru Usman to become the new welterweight champion. Leon Edwards eliminates one of the most dominant fighters in the UFCLeon Edwards…

WWE icon and movie star Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson thinks Molly McCann has a championship title in her future. McCann has taken the UFC fandom by storm,!-->!-->…

Nigerian UFC fighter Kamaru Usman, left, fights with UFC fighter Leon Edwards of Jamaica during their welterweight championship bout at UFC 278 in Salt Lake City on Saturday 20 August 2022. Edwards dropped Usman with a kick to the head and…

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Orlando, Florida (August 18, 2022) – Originally from Orlando Derrick "Diesel" Jackson faces his toughest test yet as part of a talent-rich squad Entrobox Boxing Championship undercard Sunday August 21 at Royal Caribbean in…

Iuri Lapicus has long been considered one of the most dangerous fighters at lightweight, and his move up to welterweight could have a huge impact on the division. The Moldovan star will begin with a tough test when he takes on former ONE…

Fight week is upon us, and the countdown to UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards 2 has officially begun. At UFC 278, Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards will bring their seven-year-old rematch to center stage inside Salt Lake City's Vivint Arena. To…

Current UFC 135lb champion Aljamain Sterling has an endless list of contenders when looking at the entire bantamweight division, but would UFC fans or staff consider Henry Cejudo to be top of that list? In a!-->!-->…

Canadian welterweight Rory (Red King) MacDonald has a new opponent for Saturday's Professional Fighters League semi-final following Russian Magomed Umalatov's inability to secure a visa to enter Britain. MacDonald (23-9-1) and Umalatov…

British boxers Chris Eubank Jr. and Conor Benn will square off in a highly anticipated bout at London's O2 Arena on October 8, three decades after their fathers fought.Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn were bitter rivals in the 1990s and the two…

Fresh off the back of one of the best UFC cards of the year with 10 finishes in 10 fights at the UFC Apex last Saturday night, the UFC's plans for the rest of the year have been revealed to the world. It's already been a solid…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to us tonight, August 6, 2022, for UFC Vegas 59, live from the UFC Apex in Enterprise, Nevada. The event's headliner is a pair of light-heavyweight ranked contenders in former title challenger…

Mohammed Usman... Kamaru's brother is also an MMA fighter. Heavyweight, knocked out a guy a week ago. pic.twitter.com/lshb8IXiFQ — Wale Gates (@walegates) December 28, 2019 Mohammed Usman will look to secure his spot on…

11:01 p.m. ETMike CoppingerESPN Jose Ramirez will wait a little longer for the opportunity to regain his WBC junior welterweight title.He has dropped plans for a vacant title fight against Jose Zepeda that was ordered by the WBC due to a…

Sean Brady broke the UFC AirBike VO2 record in a recent test at the UFC Performance Institute. In a video uploaded to UFC Instagram, the welterweight prospect can be seen posting a reading of 69ml/kg/min. In the process, he broke the…

Two-time world champion Jose Ramírez has confirmed that he will be attending the sixth annual Box Fan Expo on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Expo will also coincide with the mega…

Uncasville, Connecticut -- CES Boxing welcomes Hall of Fame promoter and author J Russell Peltz for a special signing at its next The heat of summer boxing event Saturday August 20 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Peltz, matchmaker…

"King in the North" Paul Elliott (3-1) returns to A championship for the second time when he meets Martin Batur at ONE 160 in Singapore on August 26. Elliott, 30, who fights Middlesbrough, England, joined the promotion earlier this year…

Josh Kelly (11-1-1, 7 KOs) leads a star-studded team as he continues his quest for the world title with a tantalizing clash against Argentina's top contender Lucas Bastida (18-1-1, 10 KOs) for the WBO International Super Welterweight…

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Stephen R. Sylvania - USA TODAY Sports UFC 277 is scheduled for Saturday, July 30Peña vs Nunes 2 headlining the eventCheck out our preview of early bets…

As spectators of the sport, fans can be absolutely brutal towards athletes, especially in boxing. With the rise of social media, fans have the right to shoot anyone. Recently, Rolly Romero came under fire from fans as he made a shocking…

Conor McGregor is approaching his return to the Octagon and needs an opponent. Although the former two-division champion has asked for several names at lightweight and welterweight, Dustin Poirier wants to see him up against the one…

Teofimo Lopez opened as a heavy -2000 favorite to beat Pedro Campa in his light welterweight debut. The fight is Lopez's first since being upset by George Kambosos when they fought for the unified lightweight titles in November…

Josh Kelly pushes for world rankings with title shot Josh Kelly (11-1-1, 7 KOs) will rely on North East support to get him over the line when he faces Lucas Bastide (18-1-1, 10 KOs) for the WBO International Super Welterweight Championship…

While he's been dipping his toes in many waters lately, former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley recently rekindled a familiar aspiration: the gold title. Woodley held the 170-pound belt on MMA's biggest stage between 2016 and 2019,…

About six weeks ago, Ryan Garcia agreed to take part in a 135-pound bout scheduled for July 16 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Ever since the fight was announced, Garcia has maintained strict tunnel vision, as his…

The main and co-main event of BELLATOR 283 at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington on July 22 has been reshuffled following news that Patricky “Pitbull” was forced out of his lightweight title fight against Sidney Outlaw due to…

Charles Oliveira seems determined to make Conor McGregor his next opponent inside the octagon. The Brazilian fighter is assured of a title shot in his next fight and wants to take on the Irishman for the currently vacant lightweight…

Ray Cooper III didn't have a long-winded explanation behind the lack of weight that occurred prior to his loss to Carlos Leal Miranda at PFL 3. The two-time PFL champion tipped the scales 5.4 pounds over the contracted…

The trainer of one of Katie Taylor's rivals says his fighter would have too much power for the Bray woman. American Jessica McCaskill successfully defended her undisputed welterweight championship against Alma Ibarra on Saturday to take her!-->…

The Professional Fighters League (PFL) regular season continued with another action-packed night at PFL 5 at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The eleven-fight event featured fights in the heavyweight and featherweight…

Bobby Green is absent from next week's fight against Jim Miller for undisclosed reasons. Cowboy Cerrone will take his spot against Jim Miller at UFC 276 at 170 pounds, per UFC. Miller's 40th UFC fight, Cowboy's 38th (and 48th…

A professional boxer who represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 has been charged for his alleged role in a massive methamphetamine operation. Eleftherios 'Terry' Nickolas, 29, who lives in Sydney but travels to and from…

Bam Rodriguez vs. Srisaket Sor Rungvisai Boxing fans who tune in to DAZN on June 25 can expect to get their money's worth and more, as recently crowned WBC super flyweight champion Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez (15-0, 10 KOs) defends against…

The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to us tonight, June 18, 2022, for UFC on ESPN 37, live from the Moody Center in Austin, TX. The event's headliner is a featherweight bout between a pair of ranked contenders in Calvin Kattar…

One of the best lightweights in the sport today, Tsarukyan (18-2, fighter from Krasnodar, Russia, via Yerevan, Armenia) is looking to extend his five-fight winning streak at his first opportunity to UFC main event. In his last two trips…

PLANT CITY, Fla. (June 15, 2022): 140-pound Panamanian competitor Caesar "Rainman" francis (10-0, 6 KOs) will go up a notch in opposition against the former world champion Ray Beltran (37-9-1, 23 KOs) in a 10-round battle for the WBO NABO…

A UFC live event has many elements that amaze fans. From the event commentator's preview to Bruce Buffer announcing the main results of the event, the shows have multiple aspects to look forward to. Besides the crazy finishes and…

Not since the American Civil War has Lake Charles, Louisiana seen such a battle. On Friday, June 17, 2022, Bishop Fights Promotions and American Kombat Alliance to bring Aliases 21 at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Undefeated Bellator…

UFC star Khamzat Chimaev is shooting for a super fight after calling out Jorge Masvidal, Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz. Sometimes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship you have to control your own destiny. While…

Fury FC 64 will take place this afternoon live from Escapade 2001 in Houston, Texas. Sunday's show will be headlined by a fight between the flyweight lifters Paris Moran and Antoine Do. Fury FC 64 Main Event!-->…

Joe Cordina will be hoping to strike gold this weekend as he takes on defending champion Kenichi Ogawa for the IBF super featherweight title in his hometown of Cardiff. The former Olympic and European gold medalist, now 30, has the…

World championship medalists Amit Panghal and Shiva Thapa claimed spots on India's boxing squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games (CWG) after claiming victory at the trials, held in Patiala on Thursday.While 2019 world championship silver…

PESHAWAR: The first edition of the Peshawar Open Taekwondo Championship-2022 kicked off on Sunday with a colorful opening ceremony at the indoor hall of Hayatabad Sports Complex. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taekwondo Association Women's Wing…

GERVONTA DAVIS VS. FINAL WEIGHTS ROLANDO ROMEROPhilBoxing.comSat 28 May 2022WBA Lightweight Championship – 12 rounds Gervonta Davis – 133 ¾ lbs.Rolando Romero – 134 ¼ lbs.Referee: David…

Top athletes typically have strict routines that allow them to achieve greatness in their sport, and UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is no different. From putting in long hours in the gym to making sure the body gets the nutrients it…

A new generation of future British boxing stars alongside talent from the Midlands will be showcased live on Sky Sports next month when BOXXER travel to the heart of England for an event at the Coventry SkyDome…

UFC welterweight fighter Gilbert Burns has chosen Leon Edwards to dethrone welterweight champion Kamaru Usman Even though the UFC welterweight division remains the most exciting division in the UFC today, the champion Kamaru Usman…

Josh Taylor is targeting an opponent who isn't Jack Catterall, 'Del Boy' is set for a July comeback and 'Money' Mayweather's helipad fight has a new date. Here are five boxing stories you may have missed. Derek gets a date…

Trash-talk has become an important part of modern fighting. The more a fighter can hype the fight, the better it is for business. One of many men who immediately comes to mind is Colby Covington. Covington is known for his ability to…

Every time someone buys a cfu pay-per-view event or watch a free event on TV, fight fans hope to see a fight that will be talked about for years to come. Whether it's two brawlers sharing punches with no regard for their own safety, or…

When Jermell Charlo and Brian Castano meet on Sunday for the undisputed super welterweight championship, Australian viewers will be keeping an eye on the ring. Tim Tszyu will be sitting here at Dignity Health Sports Park, an avid…

UK, English and European Championship circular published on 12 May 2022 In breaking news this month, Mark Heffron (27-2-1, 21KOs) gets another British title shot, this time at super middleweight, against Lennox Clarke (20-1-1, 8KOs). 'Kid…

Jermell Charlo (34-1-1, 18 KO) of Houston, TX and Brian Castano (17-0-2, 12 KO) of Buenos Aires, Argentina face off in rematch at Dignity Health Sports Park headliner in Carson, Calif. Saturday, May 14. The contest features three unified…

Kell Brook has announced his retirement from boxing, with the former world welterweight champion ending his career at the age of 36.In February, Brook defeated arch-rival Amir Khan via sixth-round knockout at…

While an undefeated professional boxer, Jake Paul still intends to make the transition to professional mixed martial arts – he seems to have a former UFC champion ready to train him and prepare him for a move – ​​with Henry…

Khamzat Chimaev's ascent to the top could see him pass by Colby Covington. The undefeated fighter's trainer Andreas Michael thinks the next challenge for his star student should be Covington, a two-time UFC title challenger and the No. 2…

There is no denying that Michael Jordan is one of the greatest players of all time. However, he had his moments when another player absolutely destroyed him on the pitch.In a recent clip making the rounds on the internet, Hall of Famer…

Since its origin, MMA has seen many great fighters pass. Often the narrative of who the greatest fighter of all time is is reflected in the MMA community. Given his illustrious UFC career, many fans and pundits believe Khabib Nurmagomedov…

Elon Musk buying Twitter has been in the news since the microblogging site's board of directors approved Elon Musk's $44 billion takeover bid. The fight community was particularly thrilled with the news, and pros like Joe Rogan, Ben Askren…

After several weeks of relative hibernation, the Russian fight scene continues its activities in late April and early May with several local shows in Moscow and other regions of the state.…

Leon Edwards is expected to be next in line for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. However, former three-time UFC title challenger Chael Sonnen is hearing otherwise. After expressing interest in…

In recent years, the former interim cfu Welterweight champion Colby Covington has become one of the most controversial fighters in UFC history. In addition to his dominant wrestling abilities, Covington used his right-wing…

Conor Benn tore former IBO welterweight champion Chris van Heerden to shreds in just two rounds on Saturday night. It was a spectacular display of 'The Destroyer' as he continues his march to world level. What has become clear…

IBF/WBC welterweight champion Errol Spence Jr. had his game face on today for his final press conference with WBA champion Yordenis Ugas for their unification bout this Saturday night on Showtime PPV. Spence (27-0, 21 KOs) says he has…

CLEVELAND, Ohio — A UFC 273 star card this past weekend gave us a few things. We had a Match of the Year contender between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns, potential new title contenders to watch out for in Chimaev and Mackenzie Dern,…

A good caption or segment in MMA can be used to build an amazing fight. Chael Sonnen calling out Anderson Silva led to their incredible rivalry that will live on in MMA history. Daniel Cormier and Jon Jones sparring at a press conference…

UFC President Dana White says he already has an opponent in mind for Khamzat Chimaev's next fight.Before the UFC can get to the rising Russian star's next fight, he must overcome a serious challenge on Saturday night at UFC 273. Inside the…

Rising prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. will return to action in an eight-round super welterweight contest against Dan Karpency highlighting the non-televised undercard on Saturday, April 16 at a Premier Boxing…

One of the most anticipated fights in the Irish MMA landscape has been postponed for a fortnight. Myles Price of Kilkenny, head coach of team Ryano Kilkenny, was scheduled to face Anthony "Showtime" Pettis in his PFL debut on Wednesday,…