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Jake Paul ‘destroys’ Molly Mae’s baby announcement with savage response

The Youtube sensation, now boxer Jake Paul took to his social media yesterday to destroy Tommy Fury and Molly Mae on the announcement that Molly Mae is pregnant.

Cyborg's boxing debut ends with decision win

Cris Cyborg beat journeywoman Simone Silva via decision on Sunday at Fight Music Show in Curitiba, Brazil. The bout went all eight rounds.

Chris Eubank News / Sporting News / 12 hours ago

Chris Eubank Jr vs. Conor Benn: How to buy tickets, prices to see the boxing grudge match at London's O2 Arena

As Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn prepare to fight, here's how to buy tickets for the boxing showdown in London.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bleacher Report / 12 hours ago

Floyd Mayweather Says He Won't Fight Manny Pacquiao, Explains Retirement

Floyd Mayweather Jr. reaffirmed his intention to remain retired and shut the door on a rematch with Manny Pacquiao in the process. Following his second-round...

Boxing News / BenchWarmers / 13 hours ago

Tyson Fury has an opponent for December – but it’s NOT Anthony Joshua

Eddie Hearn does not think that Tyson Fury wants to fight Anthony Joshua – rather he’s pursuing a fight with Manuel Charr. Fury and Joshua have been locked in a war of words online, with boxing fans desperately hoping that it results in the two of them meeting in the ring.

Boxing News / ESPN / 20 hours ago

Mayweather drubs Asakura in boxing exhibition

Floyd Mayweather stopped Japanese MMA fighter and YouTuber Mikuru Asakura at the end of the second round with a big right hand on a Rizin Fighting Federation card Sunday in Saitama, Japan.

Robson Conceicao News / MyMMANews / September 24

Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao Aftermath: Time to Move North

This weekend Shakur Stevenson dominated Robson Conceicao in his final match at super featherweight. Drama The post Shakur Stevenson vs. Robson Conceicao Aftermath: Time to Move North appeared first on MyMMANews.

Boxing News / ESPN / September 24

Serrano back on track, unifies 126-pound titles

Amanda Serrano rebounded from her decision loss to Katie Taylor in April, topping Sarah Mahfoud to unify the world featherweight titles at AO Arena.

Tennessee Titans News / ESPN / 23 minutes ago

Joyce KO's Parker to position himself for title shot

Joe Joyce provided more proof he is ready for a world heavyweight title shot by coming through a fierce fight to knock out Joseph Parker in the 11th round on Saturday at the AO Arena in Manchester.

Boxing News / ESPN / September 24

Harper def. Rankin for WBA jr. middleweight title

Terri Harper defeated Hannah Rankin by unanimous decision to win Rankin's WBA junior middleweight title on Saturday.

Jake Paul News / ESPN / September 24

Matchroom's Hearn files $100M suit vs. J. Paul

Matchroom boxing promotoer Eddie Hearn has filed a $100 million defamation suit against Jake Paul who claims that Hearn paid off judges in recent high-profile bouts.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. News / ESPN / September 24

Mayweather vows vintage exhibition performance

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says Japanese fans will "see a glimpse of the old pretty boy" when he fights the Manny Pacquiao-trained Mikuru Asakura in a three-round exhibition.

Jake Paul News / Sportsnaut / 6 hours ago

Jake Paul hit with lawsuit by Eddie Hearn

Jake Paul hit with defamation lawsuit after claiming Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing pay off judges

Boxing star and influencer Jake Paul is reportedly being sued by the top promotion in the industry, Matchroom Boxing, for over five figures after claiming the company paid off a judge involved in two notable title fights recently.

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Boxing News / BenchWarmers / September 24

Oleksandr Usyk vs Deontay Wilder winner predicted… and it’s not who you think

Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has claimed that the former heavyweight champion could BEAT Oleksandr Usyk. Wilder reigned as the WBC heavyweight champion of the world until he was dethroned by current champ Tyson Fury over a thrilling, memorable trilogy.

Canelo Alvarez News / BenchWarmers / September 24

Eddie Hearn on possibility of Canelo Alvarez vs Dmitry Bivol rematch

Eddie Hearn has revealed that he has initiated talks for a rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol. At a time when it looked as though no fighter on the planet, irrespective of weight division, could beat Canelo Alvarez, Dmitry Bivol taught the Mexican a lesson.

Tyson Fury News / BenchWarmers / September 24

Watch: Tyson Fury sends a message to Anthony Joshua via the mouths of his many fans

Tyson Fury had his fans send a message to Anthony Joshua on Friday night. Fury has been waiting on Joshua to sign their fight contract, one which would see them FINALLY meet in the ring this coming December after years of back and forth.

Boxing News / ESPN / September 24

Shakur Stevenson ready for the best lightweights; who's in line to fight for the vacant 130-pound titles?

Shakur Stevenson is ready to move up, Robson Conceicao deserves another title shot and Keyshawn Davis keeps getting better.

Robson Conceicao News / ESPN / September 24

Stevenson beats Conceicao as belts stay vacant

Shakur Stevenson lost his two 130-pound titles at the scales, but he still cruised to a unanimous decision victory over Robson Conceicao on Friday in Newark, New Jersey.

Jake Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / 13 hours ago

Jake Paul being sued by Eddie Hearn for defamation

Jake Paul being sued by boxing promoter Eddie Hearn for defamation

Jake Paul is being sued by boxing promoter Eddie Hearn for alleged defamation. Paul said in an interview with IFL TV that he believed Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing company paid off judge Glenn Feldman to score fights in favor of Matchroom Boxing clients.

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Jake Paul News / BenchWarmers / September 23

“You can chin him or sue him…” – Eddie Hearn to take legal action against Jake Paul – here’s why

Eddie Hearn has confirmed that he will be taking legal action against Jake Paul following corruption claims. In wake of Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch win over Anthony Joshua, Paul accused judge Glenn Feldman of being on the take from Matchroom, Hearn’s promotion company.

Jackson Chauke News / ESPN / September 23

Chauke defends title, for fifth consecutive time, at Africa Boxing

ESPN Africa Boxing 21 produced a nail-biting affair as Jackson Chauke successfully defended his South African Flyweight title against Sinethembu Kotana in Johannesburg on Thursday.

MMA News / Sportsnaut / 14 hours ago

Mayweather-McGregor rematch one negotiating hurdle away

Floyd Mayweather: Rematch with Conor McGregor planned for 2023 with one negotiating hurdle left

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will return to the ring this Saturday in Japan, however, he is already plotting out his schedule for the next year and claims it will include a rematch with UFC superstar Conor McGregor.

The best boxing fights that did not happen

The 'Famous boxing upsets' quiz

Boxing News / Field Level Media / September 18

Canelo Alvarez defeats Gennady Golovkin, retains belt

Canelo Alvarez defeated Gennady Golovkin by unanimous decision Saturday night in Las Vegas to retain his undisputed super middleweight title. Alvarez took the cards 115-113, 115-113, 116-112 to take the fighters' trilogy bout.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16

Le’Veon Bell wants to fight Deron Williams next

Le’Veon Bell wants to fight former NBA star Deron Williams next

Adrian Peterson put up little resistance against Le’Veon Bell in the ring this past weekend, so now Bell is hoping for a bigger challenge. Appearing this week on “BS w/ Jake Paul,” the former NFL running back Bell called out the opponent that he would like to box next.

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Boxing News / Field Level Media / September 16

Canelo Alvarez favored ahead of Gennady Golovkin trilogy fight

Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin will resume their rivalry with a trilogy fight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday. The first fight ended in a draw.

Mike Tyson News / Yardbarker / September 16

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson using cannabis in fight against opiates

As Jacquelynn Powers Maurice noted for the New York Post last November, former heavyweight boxing champion and once, "Baddest Man on the Planet" Mike Tyson has openly discussed his previous drug use and other outside-the-ring issues.

The 'Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!' quiz

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Nick Young News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13

Nick Young responds to his boxing critics

Nick Young is the latest professional athlete to stray away from his sport and give boxing a try, and his debut on Saturday night did not go well. Unless, of course, you ask him.

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Ex-Lakers player Nick Young recruiting Bronny James to USC

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 11

Watch: Former Vikings star RB Adrian Peterson knocked out by Le'Veon Bell

What's next for running back Adrian Peterson in football is unknown. The longtime NFL veteran, who apparently is still interested in playing, remains unsigned. His career as a boxer, however, may be short.

NFL players who returned from devastating injuries

The 'Leading rushers from the 2007 NFL season' quiz