Tension was palpable in the air at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Wednesday as boxing superstars Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya engaged in a fiery confrontation ahead of Canelo’s championship bout against Jaime Munguia. The heated exchange between the two Mexican-American icons, whose tumultuous relationship stems from their acrimonious split in 2020, threatened to steal the spotlight from the much-anticipated title fight.
The drama unfolded during the final pre-fight press conference when De La Hoya, the Golden Boy Promotions founder who had previously guided Canelo’s career, took aim at his former prized fighter.
In a shocking development that has rocked the boxing world, multiple sources have reported that rising star Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug ostarine after his stunning upset victory over Devin Haney on April 20th.
The positive test result came from samples collected by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) both the day before and the day of the highly-anticipated bout at Barclays Center in New York City. Reputable boxing journalist Dan Rafael broke the news, citing “multiple sources with knowledge of the results.
The final press conference for Canelo Alvarez’s undisputed super middleweight title defense against Jaime Munguia descended into chaos as long-simmering tensions between Alvarez and his former promoter Oscar De La Hoya erupted into a heated verbal confrontation.
What was meant to be the culmination of the fight promotion quickly devolved into a shouting match, with Alvarez and De La Hoya trading insults and accusations in an ugly public spat that threatened to overshadow the upcoming bout.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the combat sports world, Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, has announced his acquisition of a stake in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships (BKFC). This bold venture not only solidifies McGregor’s status as a business magnate but also underscores his unwavering passion for the purest form of unarmed combat.
The Notorious One’s association with BKFC commenced last year when he attended one of their events and expressed his desire to compete in the bare-knuckle arena.
The boxing world is buzzing with anticipation as Gervonta “Tank” Davis prepares to make his long-awaited return to the ring on June 15th. After nearly 14 months away from competition, the hard-hitting American will step back into the squared circle to defend his WBA lightweight title against the undefeated Frank Martin at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Davis, who boasts an impressive 29-0 record with 27 knockouts, is widely regarded as one of the most exciting fighters in the lower weight classes.
In a highly anticipated clash of light heavyweight titans, Alex Pereira solidified his status as the undisputed king of the 205-pound division with a devastating knockout victory over Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC 300. The Brazilian phenom, known for his fearsome striking prowess, needed less than four minutes to assert his dominance and claim the UFC’s most coveted prize.
The bout began with both fighters feeling each other out, probing for openings in their opponent’s defense.
In the high-stakes world of boxing, legends often clash with rising stars, and the upcoming exhibition bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has ignited a firestorm of debate. Amidst the controversy, boxing icon Lennox Lewis has weighed in, expressing relief that the bout between the seasoned heavyweight champion and the social media sensation will not be a sanctioned fight.
Speaking at the CSA sports memorabilia show in Chantilly, Virginia, Lewis candidly shared his concerns for Paul’s well-being, stating, “I would feel really bad for Jake Paul.
In a highly anticipated clash of combat sports titans, former UFC stars Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal are set to settle their long-standing rivalry in a boxing rematch on June 1st at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. This eagerly awaited bout, dubbed “Last Man Standing,” promises to be a thrilling showdown between two of the most electrifying personalities in mixed martial arts history.
The stage is set for an epic rematch after their infamous MMA encounter at UFC 244 in November 2019, where Masvidal emerged victorious via TKO due to a doctor’s stoppage caused by a cut sustained by Diaz.
In a highly anticipated matchup at BKFC KnuckleMania 4, undefeated BKFC fighter Mike Perry faced off against veteran Thiago Alves in a light heavyweight contest. The event, held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday night, delivered a thrilling main event that ended in a stunning knockout victory for Perry.
The main event between Perry and Alves was expected to be a hard-hitting and evenly matched affair, with both men known for their striking prowess.
