Dan Hooker revealed his UFC Mount Rushmore of action fighters ahead of UFC 325.He chose Chuck Liddell and Wanderlei Silva for their relentless aggression.Hooker also included Justin Gaethje and Dustin Poirier.He praised their ability to create unforgettable fights and new fans.Hooker once fought Poirier in a five-round classic and nearly faced Gaethje before injury.He returns at UFC 325 against Benoît Saint-Denis in another high-risk lightweight clash.
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High-Profile Arrest in Miami Design District Former three-weight boxing champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis was taken into custody in Miami on Wednesday following an arrest warrant issued two weeks ago. The charges include battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping, according to Miami Gardens police. Authorities worked with the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force in a multi-county surveillance operation, ultimately locating Davis in the Miami Design District, where he was arrested without incident. Jail records show Davis was booked at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center at 10 p.m., with bail set at $16,000. Allegations Stem from October Strip Club Incident The…
Record-Breaking Broadcast Agreement Paramount has made a huge bet on Dana White’s new venture, Zuffa Boxing, signing a five-year exclusive broadcast deal reportedly worth $100 million per year. The deal, inked even before the promotion’s first event, covers 12 to 13 events annually, averaging roughly one per month. With the first three events already scheduled in as many weeks, the deal breaks down to about $7.7 million per event, an extraordinary sum for a brand-new boxing promotion. While high-level deals like Matchroom Boxing’s $1 billion agreement with DAZN are well-known, it’s rare for an untested promotion to secure this level…
Valentina Shevchenko ended an 11-year submission drought with a vicious armbar win over Julianna Peña nine years ago.She forced Peña to tap in round two of their UFC Fight Night main event in Denver.The submission nearly broke Peña’s arm and left her grimacing in pain.The victory earned Shevchenko a bantamweight title shot against Amanda Nunes.She later became dominant flyweight champion from 2018 to 2023.Shevchenko will next defend her title against Natalia Silva after UFC 324.
UFC Hall of Famer Cub Swanson will return at UFC 327 in Miami after 13 months away.Swanson last fought in December 2024, knocking out Billy Quarantillo in Tampa.The fan favorite announced his comeback on social media but did not name an opponent.UFC 327 takes place on April 11 at the Kaseya Center.Swanson, 42, entered the Hall of Fame in 2022 after his classic fight with Dooho Choi.He aims to secure consecutive wins for the first time since 2019.
A new rivalry heats up the UFC lightweight division Dan Hooker prepares for a quick return this weekend at UFC 325 in Sydney.‘The Hangman’ steps into another eye-catching fight, but his bout with Benoit Saint-Denis isn’t the only big clash at 155 pounds this January.Hooker confronted Paddy Pimblett after some controversial comments, saying a face-to-face meeting would settle it.After the outcome of the interim lightweight title fight last weekend, many wondered if Hooker vs. Pimblett could be next. Hooker won’t harm himself by chasing Pimblett The feud between Paddy Pimblett and Dan Hooker continues. On January 24, ‘The Baddy’ suffered…
UFC booked a quick rematch between Diego Lopes and featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 325.Lopes adjusted his game after losing convincingly to Volkanovski last year.Many fans questioned his fast return to a title fight despite other contenders.Former champion Dan Hardy warned a second loss could devalue Lopes’s future title reign.Hardy said fans may always see Volkanovski as the superior fighter.He expects an improved Lopes but still backs Volkanovski to win again.
A Historic Event for Male and Female Boxers Liverpool made history last September by hosting the inaugural World Boxing Championships, bringing together elite male and female fighters in 10 weight classes. For the first time, Olympic-style boxing crowned world champions for both genders at the same event. The competition, organized by the newly formed World Boxing federation, was designed to address concerns over governance, integrity, and financial management in the sport, with hopes of gaining IOC recognition for future Olympic events. Over 8,000 tickets were sold, with more than half purchased by visitors from outside the Liverpool City Region. Analysis…
Paddy Pimblett hasn’t shared any social media updates since suffering the first loss of his UFC career. The Liverpool fighter, known as ‘The Baddy,’ faced Justin Gaethje on Saturday night for the interim lightweight title. He endured heavy damage during his unanimous decision defeat to ‘The Highlight.’ The fight earned Pimblett praise and a wave of new fans, but it also required a hospital visit. Laura Pimblett reassures fans The UFC has not released an official statement on Pimblett’s condition. Fans worried about his health found reassurance through a social media post from his wife, Laura Pimblett. She shared a…
KSI, the 32-year-old British YouTube star and entrepreneur, recently made headlines after his estimated earnings were accidentally revealed during an episode of Michael McIntyre’s Big Show. Known off-screen as Olajide Olatunji, he has amassed around 75 million followers across social media, making him one of the UK’s most influential online creators. From his early FIFA 12 “Race to Division One” series, hailed as a “masterpiece” by fans, KSI has grown into a multi-faceted figure. He now has 17 million subscribers on his main YouTube channel, co-founded Misfits Boxing, and co-owns brands including Prime Hydration and Lunchly. YouTube Earnings Revealed During…