Welterweight Championship

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,…

Minty Bets is joined by Kevin Iole to preview the upcoming UFC 273 pay-per-view in Jacksonville, Florida.Video transcriptMINTY BETS: UFC 273 takes place this weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. I'm Minty Bets, and Kevin Iole joins me, to…

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Mexican-American icon and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez's vacation is Thursday, March 31. The day before, the 65th San Francisco Film Festival announced its lineup of films that will debut in April,…

Colby Covington is apparently off track after he was allegedly attacked by Jorge Masvidal outside a steakhouse in Florida. The alleged incident allegedly took place last Monday evening outside the Papi Steak…

Demetrious Johnson has supported Jake Paul's boxing career in the past, but the former UFC champion is now imploring the social media star to try his hand at mixed martial arts (MMA). Johnson, who meets Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a special…

Scottish world super-welterweight champion Hannah Rankin has confirmed she wants to face Natasha Jonas in an all-British unification bout later this year.Rankin, riding a wave of success after becoming WBA and…

Colby Covington scored a lopsided unanimous decision over Jorge Masvidal when they met earlier this month at UFC 272, but apparently they have unfinished business. Masvidal was charged with assault and battery, according to a Miami Beach…

Saturday was another busy day for boxing, with major competitions in the United States, Dubai and Japan. These bouts included a top prospect in action as well as two…

During his UFC run, Demetrious Johnson topped the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. He set new heights for UFC title defenses and was considered one of the greatest fighters to ever step foot in the UFC octagon.ADVERTISINGThe article continues…

Henry Cejudo, Khamzat Chimaev and Israel Adesanya Henry Cejudo said he would be willing to train Khamzat Chimaev for a fight against Israel Adesanya, but not Kamaru Usman. In his post-retirement career, Henry Cejudo has been busy…

The following article was published on this day two years ago. It is brought to you in its original, unaltered form, courtesy of the MMA News Archive. On this day two years ago... AUTHOR: FERNANDO QUILES JR. TITLE: Ben Askren Says Colby…

A previously vacant title now has a Brazilian owner after LFA 126, which took place Friday at Complexo Ribalta in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In the main event of the featherweight title fight, Jose Delano (10-2) took on Dana White's former…

“We had a late change at the top of LFA 126, but we are delighted to bring another two title fights to Brazil on Friday,” Soares said. “Jonas Bilharinho will now fight Jose Delano for the LFA featherweight title after Rafael Barbosa was…

Central Valley natives Jose Ramirez - Fresno - and Richard Torrez Jr. - Tulare - won their Top Rank boxing matches on Friday night at the Save Mart Center (SMC). Ramirez returned from his only May 2021 loss to Josh Taylor by…

MASAM SPORTS 51: ERROL SPENCE AND YORDENIS UGAS WANT TO UNIFY FOUR WELTER WEIGHT BELTS BY FIGHTING TERENCE CRAWFORD NEXT By Maloney L. SamacoPhilBoxing.comMon 07 Mar 2022WBC and IBF welterweight…

(MARCH 4) TROIS-RIVIERES, Canada Like so many other brave Ukrainians, Serhii El Flaco Bohachuk (20-1, 20 KOs) returned home to defend his country fighting alongside his compatriots against the Russian invasion, which!-->!-->…

Colby Covington is one of the best welterweights in the game. Colby Covington net worth is estimated at around $2 million. If you want to make money in the ring, he's your man. Pay-per-view audiences love him because he's a…

A number of Ukrainian athletes, including the Klitschko brothers, have taken up arms to defend their country amid the ongoing Russian invasion.Sporting sanctions continue to emerge and have already seen FIFA…

The debate rages over who is the greatest cfu fighter in the story is. The likes of Randy Couture, Georges St-Pierre and Jon Jones are possible suitors while Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey deserve credit for boosting UFC notoriety. !-->!-->!-->…

Kenyan middleweight champion Elizabeth Andiego trains in NairobiI. After missing the Tokyo Olympics in 2020, former national middleweight champion Elizabeth Andiego is back on the squad that will compete in the Africa Zone Three…

“We are thrilled to feature two LFA title fights when we return to Brazil at LFA 126,” Soares said. "Jonas Bilharinho and Rafael Barbosa are two of the best prospects in the world. Bilharinho is coming off a knockout victory in Dana…

The sport of boxing never makes it easy for fans to argue over who is the number one fighter in each division. With four governing bodies each having their own version of world titles, it can be confusing, however, it seems boxing is…

Highly touted UFC prospect Khamzat Chimaev has garnered a lot of attention from around the world. “Borz” found rapid success in the UFC; With only 4 UFC fights under his belt, he has gathered a huge fan base around him. He currently has…

Neiman Gracie and Logan Storley are campaigning for the championship at Bellator 274. Top contenders meet at the doorstep of Bellator Welterweight Champion Yaroslav…

Amir Khan took part in open workouts for his upcoming fight against Kell Brook. The Manchester native received a huge ovation from the hometown crowd. This weekend, 'King' is set for a massive contest against 'Special K'. After…

Henry Cejudo thinks the biggest threat to reigning middleweight king Israel Adesanya lies in the welterweight division Israel Adesanya topped the middleweight division, racking up multiple wins now against the best in the division.…

Chris Eubank Jr., 32, doesn't seem impressed by Conor Benn's bold claims and has warned 'The Destroyer' of the horrific consequences if they meet inside the ring. Although Benn is still undefeated and has had a major rise, Eubank Jr. sees…

EUROPEAN MIDDLEWEIGHT CHAMPION David Avanesyan returns to the ring March 19 at the OVO Arena, Wembley with a defense of his title on a night of multiple championship clashes at the historic site in London.…

In the main event of the show, two-division world champion Reinier "The Dutch Knight" de Ridder will defend his ONE World Middleweight Title against current ONE World Welterweight Champion Kiamrian "Brazen" Abbasov. The Brazilian…

7:49 a.m. ETMike CoppingerNick ParkinsonClose• Boxing reporting for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers• Has reported on British boxing for over 15 years• Appears on BoxNation's Boxing Matters showWith a pair of undisputed…

For more than 100 years, black athletes have shaped the course of American sports. In the early 20th century, it was much more difficult for black athletes to make an impact in their respective fields,…

The date has been made official for Jermell Charlo vs. Brian Castano 2, as the pair of champions face off in the rematch live from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, March 19. The world title fight, with the undisputed…

A look back at the former unified welterweight champion's best performances ahead of his 147-pound clash against former super lightweight champion Mario Barrios on Saturday night on FOX Sports PBC pay-per-view. A Pensacola poet once…

Madison Square Garden will now host at least two Undisputed Championship bouts on April 30. The oft-postponed WBC/WBA/IBF/WBO super middleweight title fight between Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Elin Cederroos now…

Five best MMA fights to look forward to in February.If January was too boring a month for you MMA fans, don't worry, we got you.While Bellator, Eagle FC and the UFC all had shows to kick off the year, it wasn't exactly a busy month for…

CLEARWATER, FL. (January 27, 2022) - Former Unified Welterweight Champion Keith "Once" Thurman discussed his return to the ring and more ahead of his showdown against the former lightweight champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios which will take…

Former unified welterweight champion Keith "One Time" Thurman discussed his return to the ring and more ahead of his clash against former welterweight champion Mario "El Azteca" Barrios which will take place on…

LA VEGAS (January 25, 2022) – The only undisputed two-division world champion in boxing, Claressa "GWOAT" Shieldsheld a media workout in Las Vegas on Tuesday as she showed off her skills ahead of her defense of the WBC/WBA/IBF world…

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Marvin Vettori is clearly not a fan of Israel Adesanya and his approach to the fight. The former title challenger has once again criticized the current UFC middleweight champion for what he sees as an unwillingness to engage with his…

Francis Ngannou makes the first defense of his UFC heavyweight championship on Saturday, facing his former sparring partner, interim belt holder Ciryl Gane, at UFC 270 in Anaheim, Calif.This fight is one of two title fights on the card at…

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