Jack Della Maddalena will return to action on May 2 in Perth, Australia. He will meet Carlos Prates in a key welterweight bout. Della Maddalena lost his title to Islam Makhachev last November at Madison Square Garden. The defeat ended his eight-fight unbeaten run inside the UFC. The Australian has spoken about seeking a rematch with Makhachev. He must first rebuild momentum in front of a home crowd. Prates enters the fight with strong form. He knocked out Leon Edwards on the same night as the recent title bout. He has also earned consecutive bonus-winning finishes since a loss to…
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Eddie Hearn has defended his emotional reaction to losing Conor Benn to a rival promotion. He insisted that caring about fighters does not make him weak. Benn left Matchroom Boxing after securing a reported $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing, led by Dana White. Hearn described the move as devastating, having guided Benn from his professional debut to headline stadium fights. White mocked Hearn publicly and dismissed his reaction. Hearn responded by saying he values strong relationships with fighters and invests emotionally in their success. He said his celebrations and frustrations both reflect genuine commitment. He argued that boxing should…
Colby Covington has challenged Kamaru Usman to complete their rivalry in Real American Freestyle. Covington recently competed in the new promotion and strengthened his ties as an investor.He now wants to settle his rivalry with Usman outside the UFC. Both men fought twice for the welterweight title.Usman won their first bout at UFC 245 by late stoppage.He also won a decision in their rematch at UFC 268. Covington disputes the outcome of their first fight.He claims the referee influenced the result.He also argues that many observers scored the second fight in his favor. Usman has recently pushed for another UFC…
Terence Crawford has questioned the legitimacy of the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. Crawford watched as Netflix promoted the bout in late 2024. The event marked the platform’s entry into live boxing. Paul defeated Tyson by decision in the main event. Tyson had returned to professional boxing after nearly 20 years away. The fight drew heavy criticism because of Tyson’s age. Many viewers described the contest as flat and underwhelming. Tyson avoided serious damage, but fans debated the competitiveness. Fifteen months later, Crawford revived claims that the bout was scripted. He said he had never seen Tyson hesitate…
Manny Pacquiao believes his rematch with Floyd Mayweather will eclipse their historic first meeting. Netflix announced that the rivals will fight at the Sphere on September 19. The streaming platform will broadcast the bout live worldwide. The news followed Mayweather’s decision to end a nine-year retirement from professional boxing. Their first fight in 2015 became the richest bout in boxing history. The event generated more than $600 million and set pay-per-view records. Pacquiao now expects an even larger global audience through streaming. In a press release, Pacquiao said fans deserve the long-awaited rematch. He claimed the Netflix partnership would make…
Josiah Harrell has confirmed he suffered facial fractures after a heavy first-round knockout loss at UFC Houston. The undefeated welterweight put his 11-0 record on the line against Jacobe Smith on Saturday. Smith finished the fight with a sequence that sparked criticism of a very late stoppage. Officials later transported Harrell and two other fighters to hospital for checks. UFC president Dana White called the knockout one of the worst he has seen in years. He said Harrell took a long time to recover but showed positive signs afterward. Doctors continued to monitor him through the night. Harrell addressed fans…
Terence Crawford watched proudly as his son claimed his first state wrestling championship in Nebraska.Terence Crawford Jr. captured the Class A title with a dominant 13-1 major decision victory. The freshman completed a 3-0 run at the tournament before defeating Riley Pederson in the final.Crawford cheered from the sidelines as his son secured the win. Crawford retired from boxing in December at age 38.He said he had nothing left to prove after a decorated career.While he no longer collects belts, new trophies are arriving at home. Like many mixed martial artists, Crawford trained in wrestling during his youth.He has often…
Jordan Leavitt secured a clear decision victory over Yadier Del Valle after moving down to featherweight at UFC Houston.The experienced American controlled large portions of the three-round bout and handed Del Valle his first defeat. Leavitt, coming off a submission win over Kurt Holobaugh, dictated the grappling exchanges and neutralised his opponent’s offense.Del Valle had entered the fight unbeaten with two quick UFC submissions but struggled to match Leavitt’s pace and control. The contest produced one unusual late moment that quickly went viral.In the closing seconds, while in a grounded position, Leavitt slapped his opponent in a gesture that drew…
Gable Steveson believes he can already compete with the UFC’s top heavyweights.The 2020 Olympic gold medalist has started his MMA career 2-0.He plans to secure a UFC contract in 2026. Despite limited experience, Steveson expressed confidence in facing elite names.He said he could compete with Tom Aspinall, Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira.He argued that his youth gives him a long-term advantage over older rivals. Steveson fights next under the Mexico Fight League banner.He has won his first two bouts in a combined 122 seconds.His wrestling pedigree remains his strongest asset. Supporters such as Jon Jones and commentator Joe Rogan have…
Northwest Arkansas is emerging as one of the tightest office markets in the U.S., posting some of the lowest vacancy rates nationwide. This reflects strong demand and resilient fundamentals even as broader commercial real estate markets adjust. Analysts say the region’s office market benefits from steady economic growth and corporate expansions. Companies relocating or expanding operations in Northwest Arkansas are helping sustain high occupancy levels. “Vacancy rates here are remarkably low compared to other regions,” said a commercial real estate expert. “It shows that businesses continue to value this market for its stability and growth potential.” Data indicates that local…