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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…

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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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With a great display of power, efficiency, strength and aggression, Carlos "Chema" Ocampo and Carlos "Tiburon" Sanchez quickly resolved their commitments, in the co-main events where Zanfer opened its 2022…

It is difficult to determine the best of all time in any profession, but perhaps none are more difficult than mma? Such is the longevity in such a physically demanding career that the comings and goings of MMA big names…

The sport of boxing is poised to continue building on its tremendous momentum in 2021 with many stars hoping to square off. The past year has given us some of the…

Jose Ramirez will have to wait a little longer to get back to the winning column. The junior welterweight bout between Ramirez and former two-division titlist Jose Pedraza will not take place on February 5 as originally scheduled…

BAY CITY - There's a reason Sylvester Stallone's production company is considering making a film about the…

It took two Brock Lesnar F5s on New Years Day to pin down and end the WWE Championship reign of Big E at 110 days. Although this reign was relatively short-lived, it was memorable. Without forgetting, historical. When Big E successfully…

Jhonny González returned to boxing after a two-year absence. Photo: Ezra Shaw /. Mexican boxer Jhonny González spoke about the fights currently going on in which the two…

All professional sports exist just to make money. However, Mma is more unique than other sports because it has to be between business and competition. There is no linear path for MMA companies to make millions, like in sports like…

After a year of sports cancellations and postponements during the Covid-19 pandemic, the boxing world has continued to perform and be entertained.The year 2021 brought boxing fans breathtaking finishes, shock upsets, record wins…

2021 has been a banner year for women's boxing. We have seen thrills and overflows, upheavals and dominations. The Undisputed Champions reminded us of their skills and the Challengers reminded us of the danger that always lurks…

An investigation is still ongoing after New York State Police say a soldier shot dead a man on Friday afternoon in Dolgeville.At approximately 1:04 p.m. on Christmas Eve, New York State Police and a member of the Dolgeville Police…

Boxing fans don't always get what they want. The heavyweight championship remains fractured, as another year goes by without an undisputed champion being crowned. The thriving lightweight division has yet to match any of its…

Former World Boxing Organization (WBO) junior welterweight champion Ruslan Provodnikov returned to the ring for the first time since 2016 in Moscow on Sunday - and won a five-round split decision against the…

The final UFC card of the year could have major title implications for several divisions by 2022. In the main event of UFC Vegas 45, the stakes are clear: Derrick Lewis has held onto a top 5 spot for years and Chris Daukaus wants to…

José Ramirez will finally make his long-awaited return to the ring, but against a very formidable opponent. Ramirez will face Jose Pedraza on February 5, Top Rank officially announced Thursday afternoon. The 12-round bout…

Lethal Heavyweight forwards take center stage this Saturday (December 18, 2021) when rising contender Chris Daukaus seeks to topple venerable Derrick Lewis at UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Vegas 45 also features a welterweight…

By ARIEL SHALIT, Associated PressEILAT, Israel (AP) - Harnaaz Sandhu of India has been crowned 70th Miss Universe, leading a group of some 80 contestants in a contest that has been hit by politics and the pandemic.EILAT, ISRAELL - DECEMBER…

The following is an article from the start of the year, featuring half of the headliners at tonight's UFC 269 and current lightweight champion Charles Oliveira. The article is brought to you in its original, unedited form, courtesy of…

UFC lightweight contender Dustin Poirier is "90% sure" that he will fight welterweight in the UFC before he retires or leaves the promotion. Arriving on MMA's biggest stage as a featherweight and fighting there until 2015, Poirier has met…

Charles Oliveira will defend his lightweight championship against Dustin Poirier at the main event of UFC 269 on Saturday in Las Vegas.This fight is just one of two title fights on the map at T-Mobile Arena. In the main co-event,…

Source: Most interesting promotions Jake Paul confirmed on Monday that his fight with Tommy Fury was called off due to Fury's withdrawal from the fight just two weeks ahead of the scheduled date of December 18. Instead,…

Jessica McCaskill celebrates her victory over Kandi Wyatt in their fight on December 4, 2021 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Photo by Ed Mulholland / Matchroom After the end of a long training camp with her original…

The kickboxing world championship returns to France on Saturday 4 December with “Boxing Fighters System 2” taking place at the Salle Pablo Neruda in Nîmes. The event, presented by Habib…

Amir Khan and Kell Brook are set to fight in Manchester on February 19 after five years of negotiations. Ben Shalom, managing director of promotion firm Boxxer, confirmed that an official announcement of the all-British showdown will be…

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“Everything you saw growing up in the 90s contained an element of combat and martial arts,” explains Between two star Blake Harrison as he puts it Air sports where his love…

Kamaru Usman is without a doubt one of the best fighters in the history of mixed martial arts. The 'Nigerian nightmare' has proven itself time and time again, and the fact that it ranks first in the UFC pound-for-pound category only adds…

LAS VEGAS - All questions about Terence Crawford have been answered. For years, the only hit on him was that he was missing a signing victory. He eventually recovered one - and in an exceptional way - when he became the first…

November 19, 2021; Manchester, New Hampshire; Photos of sponsors for the Andrade vs. Quigley fight night at SNHU Arena in Manchester, NH. Mandatory Credit: Melina Pizano / Matchroom.MANCHESTER, NH - On Friday night, SNHU Arena hosted…

Terence Crawford has been widely recognized as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world. The only blow against him is that he hasn't really been tested. On November 20 in Las Vegas, any questions the world has about…

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will challenge WBC cruiserweight champion Ilunga Makabu in an astonishing attempt to become the five-division title holder.The WBC approved his request to move from two divisions to a new…

Two-time Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight contender Colby Covington could have the biggest mouth in the 170-pound division. But "Chaos" has remained silent when it comes to fighting Brazilian murderer Gilbert Burns,…

LAS VEGAS - Jaron Ennis' systematic rise in the welterweight division has left the gifted Philadelphia native in a precarious position. A six-round demolition of Sergey Lipinets and a first-round destruction of…

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On Saturday night, Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington renew their rivalry when they face off for the Usman Welterweight Championship in the main event of UFC 268 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It's one of…

Sitting at the stage at Madison Square Garden for Thursday's UFC 268 final press conference, Kamaru Usman had had enough. The welterweight champion heard the ultra personal shots thrown at him by Colby Covington and ultimately delivered…

LAS VEGAS - Familiar officials were assigned to combat at the Canelo Alvarez-Caleb factory on Saturday evening. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has selected veteran…

Jose Ramirez will likely return home for his first fight as a former champion. BoxingScene.com has confirmed that plans are underway for a junior fight between Ramirez and Jose Pedraza of Puerto Rico. The…

SANTA ANA - Alexis Rocha's days were simple, as are most roads that lead to nowhere. “I would get up. To eat. Go to school, ”Rocha said. "Come home. Eat. Play video games for a while. Eat again. Then…

UFC 268 - Welterweight Championship"Raging" Al Iaquinta (14-6-1, 7 KO, 1 submission) vs. Bobby "King" Green (27-12-1, 9 KO, 8 submission)Dated: Saturday 6 November 2021Fight time: This will be on the preliminary card, which begins at 8…

Gegard Mousasi is a true legend of MMA. Middleweight champion Bellator has an incredible resume in the sport and has fought many former champions in multiple weight classes. Mousasi's longevity is impressive, and age hasn't slowed him…

A recent decision by Rome Police Service the disbandment of his K-9 unit as of January 2022 has caused some community members to question the future of other K-9 units in the Mohawk Valley. WIBX asked the Utique Police Department if its…

Canadian Julia (The Jewel) Budd makes her Professional Fighters League debut on Wednesday when she faces American Kaitlin (The Striking Viking) Young on the last high-profile map of the season.The 38-year-old from Port Moody, BC, a former…

Jamal James (27-1, 12 KOs) defends his WBA welterweight title against Radzhab Butaev (13-0, 10 KOs, 1 NC) at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 30. The twelve round world championship is scheduled to hit the…

He may have fallen a bit under the radar this weekend, but nonetheless, the top two fighters in a talented 130-pound division will face off in Atlanta on Saturday…

Glory Collision 3 will see a heavyweight championship fight alongside five other battles taking place in the welterweight, heavyweight and light heavyweight divisions. Rico verhoeven takes his longtime enemy!-->…

2:35 p.m. ETMike CoppingerESPN Josh Taylor's undisputed 140-pound championship fight against Jack Catterall has been postponed from Dec. 18 to Feb. 26 after the champion sustained a knee injury, Top Rank reported on Thursday.The title…

UFC 268 is set to take place on Saturday, November 6, 2021 live on PPV from New York's famous Madison Square Garden, but what is the event's UK start time? The battle card should be titled with Kamaru Usman defend his UFC…

KEY POINTSYordenis Ugas slams WBA for forcing him to fight in mini-tournament"Super" and "regular" titles to be unified by March 2022 as WBA determines main championUgas remains adamant that boxing fans would much prefer to see a title…

One of Mayweather Promotions' top prospects will face what on paper appears to be his toughest test on October 30. BoxingScene.com has learned that Jean Carlos Torres will meet Darwin Price before the start of…

Chris Eubank Jr beat Wanik Awdijan, forcing him to withdraw after five rounds on Saturday night at Newcastle and say his ribs were shattered by punches to the body.Eubank Jr had punished his rival with muffled…

Fresno boxer Marc Castro (3-0, 3 KOs) returns this Saturday at Chuckchansi Park in a fight that will be broadcast live on DAZN. The Sunnyside High School graduate began his young professional career at three high-profile events - even…

Ali Abdelaziz wants his client Kamaru Usman to move into the UFC middleweight division and fight for the title.Dominance MMA CEO Abdelaziz said the only obstacle between Usman and a second title was his client's friendship with…

After seven fights at middleweight, Trevin Giles will move on to welterweight in his next fight. Juan Francisco Rueda of Última Hora Ecuador was the first to report that Giles (14-3) will host Michael Morales at…

The Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo trilogy will have to wait a bit longer. The flyweight championship bout has been moved from UFC 269 on December 11 to UFC 270 on January 22. The move comes after a welterweight fight between…

Tyson Fury's Fight Words vs. Deontay Wilder IIIA tense and rude press conference took place on Wednesday with Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Here are some sound clips provided by the principles:Tyson Fury…

The City of Liverpool are hosting a huge local derby on Saturday - and it's not Premier League Liverpool FC v Everton this time around. Anthony Fowler takes on Liam Smith in a battle of two of the city's favorite athletic sons, and…

India's star boxer Lovlina Borgohain may have defied all odds to find her way to a historic 'bronze' medal at the Tokyo Olympics, but it's all 'done and dusted now' and she wants to focus on improving every aspect of his game to fulfill…