WBC No. 1 heavyweight challenger Dillian Whyte has the opportunity to take on the winner of the third Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder fight. But first, he’ll put his spot on the line when he takes on veteran Alexander Povetkin in Essex, England on Saturday night. Whyte and Povetkin will […]
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Vasiliy Lomachenko, Teofimo Lopez Ready to Unify Lightweight Titles
The world’s two top lightweight boxers will meet in the ring this fall as Vasiliy Lomachenko and Teofimo Lopez have agreed to terms on a title unification fight. Lomachenko (14-1, 10 KOs) holds the WBA and WBO titles, while Lopez (15-0, 12 KOs) boasts the IBF championship in the division. […]
Nevada Sportsbooks Post First Loss in Seven Years as Bettors Win $483K
Nevada sportsbooks proved that the house doesn’t always win, taking a monthly loss in June for the first time since 2013. Bettors came out ahead by about $483,000 for the month, according to information released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Bettors Cash in on Overdue Football Tickets That marks […]
Mike Tyson, Roy Jones Jr. Facing Off for 50something Exhibition Match in September
Former heavyweight boxing world champion Mike Tyson will return to the ring on Sept. 12 to fight former four-division champion Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Both men long ago passed the prime of their boxing careers, as Tyson is 54 […]
Carlos Takam to Fight Jerry Forrest in Thursday Night Heavyweight Showdown
The 39-year-old Carlos Takam will try to work his way into the heavyweight elite one more time when he takes on Jerry Forrest in the main event of a Thursday Top Rank Boxing card on ESPN. Takam (38-5-1, 28 KOs) stepped into the fight last week as a replacement for […]
Promoters Targeting December for Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder Trilogy Fight
The highly anticipated third fight between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and challenger Deontay Wilder could happen earlier than expected, as both camps have confirmed Dec. 19 as a potential date for the bout. According to Top Rank chairman Bob Arum, one of Fury’s promoters, both camps are looking at […]
Dustin Poirier, Dan Hooker See UFC Lightweight Clash as Path to Bigger Fights
Lightweight contenders Dustin Poirier and Dan Hooker face off in the main event of Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card at the Apex in Las Vegas, a key fight that could put either man in line for a title shot. Poirier enters the bout as a -230 favorite over Hooker (+184), […]
Hearn: Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Agree to Two-Fight Deal for 2021
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will get the chance to unify their heavyweight titles in 2021 after they agreed to financial terms on a two-fight deal for next year. Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, told ESPN that the fighters have agreed to the monetary aspects of the two-fight series, but that […]
‘Be Water,’ ESPN 30 for 30 Documentary on Bruce Lee
ESPN aired “Be Water,” a new 30 for 30 documentary film directed by Bao Nguyen about the life and impact of Bruce Lee. More than 45 years after his death, Lee remains one of the most popular action stars in the world, even though he had a very limited career […]
Rapinoe Opts Out of NWSL Tourney, Durant Buys MLS Team Stake
Megan Rapinoe has decided to opt out of the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) upcoming tournament. Meanwhile, NBA’s Kevin Durant acquired a 2% stake in Philadelphia’s Major League Soccer Team (MLS) team. Apparently, even without scheduled seasons, US soccer can still make news. Megan Rapinoe’s coach Farid Benstiti was dismayed […]
Canelo Alvarez Willing to Fight Without Fans, Derevyanchenko Emerges as Potential Opponent
Canelo Alvarez could return to the boxing ring sometime this fall, even if there’s not an audience for the fight, according to Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez. Gomez made his comments Wednesday on the “The 3 Knockdown Rule†podcast, saying that no details had been determined for the middleweight […]
UFC on ESPN 9: Former Welterweight Champ Tyron Woodley Battles Gilbert Burns
Tyron Woodley will fight for the first time since losing his welterweight crown to Kamaru Usman last March as he takes on No. 6 contender Gilbert Burns in the main event of UFC on ESPN 9 on Saturday. The UFC is holding the card at its Apex facility in Las […]
Mike Tyson, Henry Cejudo Brawl with Chris Jericho on AEW Dynamite (VIDEO)
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson threw himself into the middle of a professional wrestling storyline on Wednesday night, brawling with Chris Jericho and his Inner Circle faction to close out an episode of All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite television show. Tyson was flanked by a number of other combat […]
Mike Tyson Offered $20 Million Payday for Bare-Knuckle Fight
The line of former fighters willing to get into the ring with Mike Tyson is increasing, as is the money. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship reportedly offered the 53-year-old a $20 million contract for an exhibition bout. Tyson rejected a similar contract from the promotor, but the new one apparently offers […]
UFC Notebook: Overeem Comes Back to Beat Harris, White Considers Arizona for Next Card
Walt Harris nearly stopped Alistair Overeem in the first round of their fight on Saturday, but it was Overeem who came away with the victory in the main event of the UFC’s third Jacksonville show in eight nights. Overeem (46-18) finished the fight by pounding away at Harris with punches […]
PUBG Mobile: Miramar Survival Guide, Loot Map and Tips
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds revamped its second map, Miramar, with a recent update dubbed Miramar 2.0 by mobile users. After playing nonstop Miramar over the last week, we have plenty of insight and loot tips to share about the revised desert map on PUBG Mobile. Out of all of the various maps […]
Evander Holyfield Comeback Leads to Tyson Fight Rumors (Video)
Could we possibly see Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson III? A week after Tyson put up a video of himself training at 53-years-old, Holyfield posted a video of himself working out for a similar comeback. The 57-year-old, one-time heavyweight champion hasn’t been in a ring since 2011 when he knocked out Brian […]
Mike Tyson Training for Exhibition Comeback, $1 Million Offered
It’s not a full-scale comeback, not yet at least, but former boxer Mike Tyson definitely wants to return to the ring. The 53-year-old recently posted a video of himself working out with trainer Rafael Cordeiro. Cordeiro, whose specialty is mixed martial arts, told ESPN he was put in touch with […]
Ringside Physicians Say Combat Sports Can Resume with Proper Precautions
The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) now says that combat sports can resume safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided that organizers take all necessarily precautions to ensure the safety of everyone involved. That’s a reversal from the organization’s previous stance, which was that all combat sports events should be postponed […]
Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Discussing Potential Heavyweight Title Unification Fight
ESPN reported Thursday that heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are in talks for a potential unification bout that could take place somewhere in the Middle East. However, any such bout would have to work around existing agreements that would see both champions fight other opponents in the near […]