Even the most naïve sports fans must know that Sunday’s boxing exhibition between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Logan Paul at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami will be more about entertainment than world-class pugilism. But some bettors will still look to get action down on the fight, even with a strange […]
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Say the Word About the Shoemaker Mile’s Consistent Contenders
If it’s possible to ride into a Grade 1 race in form – riding into that race with two losses – Smooth Like Strait comes into this year’s Grade 1 Shoemaker Mile at Santa Anita Park in perfect form. Yes, Smooth Like Strait finished third in his last start, the […]
Who Are the Top 12 Highest-Earning Boxers on Instagram?
Until the introduction of social media, the only time you’d be able to follow a professional boxer’s journey would be during a TV interview, press conference, weigh-in, or fight night. Now, thanks to platforms such as Instagram, we’re able to get an insight into the lives of the most formidable […]
Josh Taylor, Jose Ramirez Clash for Undisputed Super Lightweight Championship
Someone will leave Las Vegas as the unified super lightweight champion on Saturday night after Josh Taylor and Jose Ramirez battle for all four major belts in the weight class. Taylor holds the IBF and WBA belts at 140 pounds, while Ramirez holds the WBC and WBO titles. Few undisputed […]
Arbitrator Ruling Puts Fury vs. Joshua Heavyweight Unification Bout in Question
After years of anticipation, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua were finally closing in on making their heavyweight title unification fight official. But an arbitrator’s ruling on Monday has cast doubt on that fight, as Fury might have to do battle with another of his top rivals first. Former federal judge […]
MMA Notebook: McGregor Highest Paid Athlete, Silva Likely to Retire
Forbes released its list of the highest-paid athletes in the world on Wednesday, and UFC star Conor McGregor topped the list with $180 million in earnings over the past 12 months. McGregor finished ahead of Lionel Messi ($130 million), Cristiano Ronaldo ($120 million), and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott ($107.5 […]
Hearn: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Will Fight this August in Saudi Arabia
The long-awaited heavyweight title unification fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury appears ready to go, with Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, saying it will take place this August in Saudi Arabia. Hearn told Sky Sports that organizers are still determining a final date, but that most of the specifics for […]
Big ‘Cap Winner Idol Sidelined, Won’t Chase Wild West Bonus
The $1 million Wild West Bonus will go unclaimed with the announcement that Santa Anita Handicap winner Idol will miss the Grade 1 Hollywood Gold Cup with an undisclosed issue. Trainer Richard Baltus told Santa Anita Park’s Ed Golden that the issue doesn’t appear to be career-ending and that the […]
Canelo Alvarez Favored Over Billy Joe Saunders in Super Middleweight Unification Bout
Canelo Alvarez has a chance to grow his legacy, but faces a legitimate challenge on Saturday night when he takes on the undefeated Billy Joe Saunders in a super middleweight title unification fight at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Alvarez comes in with the WBA and WBC super middleweight championships, […]
Former Heavyweight Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. Back in Action vs. Lightly Regarded Chris Arreola
Andy Ruiz Jr. shocked the world when he stopped Anthony Joshua to win the WBA, WBO, and IBF heavyweight boxing titles in 2019. The Mexican would go on to lose those titles in a one-sided decision just six months later. Now, Ruiz will return to the ring to take on […]
UFC Notebook: Namajunas Takes Strawweight Title, Cormier Confronts Jake Paul at UFC 261
Rose Namajunas won the UFC strawweight championship for the second time on Saturday night, knocking out Zhang Weili in the first round of their fight at UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida. Namajunas finished Zhang with a left head kick at 1:18 of the first round to once again win the […]
Emanuel Navarrete Wants Action-Packed Fight in Title Defense vs. Christopher Diaz
WBO featherweight champion Emanuel Navarrete will defend his title on Saturday at Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, Florida against a hungry Christopher Diaz who knows that this might be his last chance at a major title. The 26-year-old Navarrete (31-1, 27 KOs) has won titles in two different weight classes. […]
Watch Jake Paul Brutally KO Ben Askren (VIDEO)
Jake Paul delivered a first-round knockout of former MMA fighter Ben Askren on Saturday night to remain undefeated in his short career as a professional boxer. Paul (3-0, 3 KOs) landed a hard straight right hand at just under two minutes into the fight, sending Askren to the canvas. Paul […]
Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren Odds: YouTuber Favored Against Former MMA Star
YouTuber Jake Paul easily won his first two professional boxing bouts, but he’s never stepped into the ring against a trained fighter before. That’s something that will change on Saturday night when he takes on retired MMA fighter Ben Askren at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Paul and Askren will headline […]
Joe Smith Jr., Maxim Vlasov Battle for Vacant WBO Light Heavyweight Crown
Two of the world’s top light heavyweight boxes will face off in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday night in the hopes of capturing their first major world titles as Joe Smith Jr. takes on Maxim Vlasov for the vacant WBO light heavyweight belt. Vlasov has won his past three bouts, while […]
Gambling Movies: Robert Altman’s ‘California Split’ (1974) with George Segal, Elliot Gould
California Split, directed by Robert Altman in 1974, is a popular gambling film and poker movie that eloquently captures the dodgy gambling world set in California in the early 1970s. Elliot Gould and George Segal play Charlie and Bill, a pair of action gamblers and poker players, who embark on […]
Adam Deines Faces Fight of His Life Against Light Heavyweight Champion Artur Beterbiev
Unified light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev will step back into the ring for the first time in nearly 18 months on Saturday when he defends his belts against Adam Deines at the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow, Russia. Beterbiev initially prepared to fight Deines on Jan. 30, but promoter Top […]
It’s On: Heavyweight Champions Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Agree to Two-Fight Deal
The two biggest names in boxing’s heavyweight division will finally meet in the ring as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed on to a two-fight deal that should unify the sport’s most prestigious title. ESPN’s Mark Kriegel first reported the agreement on Monday. Site agreement for first fight still […]
Claressa Shields Looks to Unite Junior Middleweight Titles, Cement GWOAT Status vs. Marie-Eve Dicaire
After a delay of nearly a year, Claressa Shields and Marie-Eve Dicaire will meet on Friday night to unify the women’s junior middleweight championship at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint, Michigan. Shields and Dicaire will headline a four-fight, all-women’s pay-per-view card after shopping the fight around to […]
Undefeated Israel Adesanya Goes for Second Title Against Polish Power of Jan Blachowicz
Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will try to add the light heavyweight belt to his collection when he takes on reigning 205-pound title-holder Jan Blachowicz in the main event of UFC 259 on Saturday. Adesanya comes in as a clear favorite over Blachowicz, despite being the smaller fighter. Fighters say size […]