Canelo moves forward after Crawford retirement After losing his undisputed super middleweight title to Terence Crawford last September, Canelo Alvarez had been eyeing a rematch. With Crawford’s recent announcement to retire, that opportunity has vanished. Undeterred, the Mexican superstar confirmed he will continue fighting, turning his focus to new challenges and keeping his place among the top-ranked fighters in the division. Big fight announcement for September Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and a major figure in boxing, revealed the details on social media. The event, scheduled for September 12, will be the first card under…
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Two-time Olympic gold medalist Abdulrashid Sadulaev has signed with the rapidly growing wrestling promotion Real American Freestyle, shelving any immediate plans to transition into mixed martial arts despite high-profile backing from Khabib Nurmagomedov. Sadulaev, widely regarded as one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time, won Olympic gold in 2016 and again in 2022 and owns a remarkable career record of 160-6. Known as “The Russian Tank,” he is one of only two wrestlers in history to win world championships across three different weight classes and holds notable victories over American rival Kyle Snyder. Last year, Nurmagomedov publicly urged…
Ilia Topuria will watch UFC 324 from the sidelines with mixed emotions. The reigning lightweight champion remains absent during a turbulent personal period. His next challenger should emerge in Las Vegas on January 24. That night launches the UFC’s $7.7 billion broadcast partnership with Paramount. The event features an interim lightweight title fight. Paddy Pimblett faces Justin Gaethje for a newly created belt. The UFC created the title because Topuria remains unavailable. The division will crown a temporary leader without its champion present. Topuria currently stays on a UFC hiatus. He continues to manage serious personal issues tied to his…
Major U.S. semiconductor companies are experiencing notable stock gains as investors respond to strong earnings and production expansions. Intel and GlobalFoundries are among the leading firms benefiting from increased domestic chip manufacturing initiatives. The gains reflect growing investor confidence in the semiconductor industry, which is seeing higher demand for advanced processors and AI-focused chips. Analysts say domestic production efforts are helping companies secure supply chains while meeting rising global demand. Intel’s recent AI chip launches and expanded platform initiatives have contributed to strong market performance. GlobalFoundries is also increasing its U.S.-based production capacity to support customers in computing, automotive, and…
Tyson Fury has stirred debate by publishing his list of the hardest punchers in heavyweight boxing history.The former champion is preparing for a comeback in 2026 after retiring following defeat by Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.Despite never being known primarily for knockout power, Fury has faced some of boxing’s most feared hitters.Topping his list is Deontay Wilder, famed for his one-punch knockouts.Second and third places were given to legends Earnie Shavers and George Foreman.Mike Tyson ranked fifth, prompting strong reactions from fans online.Some supporters questioned Wilder’s position above Foreman and Shavers.Others argued that punchers like David Tua were unfairly omitted.Ahead…
McGregor Teases ReturnConor McGregor may be stepping back into the Octagon sooner than fans expect. The 37-year-old Irish superstar, sidelined since July 2021 after breaking his leg in a loss to longtime rival Dustin Poirier, has been teasing a comeback for months. Now, with his image front and centre on Times Square billboards promoting UFC’s new partnership with Paramount+, speculation is reaching a fever pitch. The promotion’s new subscription-based model replaces the traditional pay-per-view setup, and McGregor himself shared the billboard on social media, declaring: “It will be my great honour to ‘MAKE UFC GREAT AGAIN!’ Only on @paramountplus.” Fans…
Paulo Costa has a new date and opponent for his next UFC appearance. The Brazilian originally planned to fight middleweight Brunno Ferreira at UFC 326 on March 7. The promotion announced the matchup, then canceled it days later. Costa withdrew from the fight for undisclosed reasons. Gregory Rodrigues later stepped in to face Ferreira. That bout now appears on the undercard of Max Holloway versus Charles Oliveira 2. The UFC has now locked in Costa’s return. He will compete just over one month later than first expected. The announcement sets up a major change in weight and a dangerous opponent.…
Ali’s Respect for Marciano’s PowerMuhammad Ali, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, faced some of the toughest competition in his era, including legendary bouts against George Foreman and Joe Frazier. Despite finishing his career with a record of 56 wins and 5 losses, Ali once singled out a fellow heavyweight as potentially giving him the most trouble in the ring: Rocky Marciano. In an interview with ESPN, Ali explained his reasoning: “The toughest fight would be the man who is the hardest to knock out … a fellow who had no style, just a bull, Rocky…
Bryan Battle will make his Professional Fighters League debut after his departure from the UFC, facing a formidable opponent in his return to MMA. The former UFC middleweight contender was released last year after missing weight in consecutive bouts, despite moving up a division. Battle rebounded quickly by winning two fights at 185lb under the Dirty Boxing Championship banner, promoted by Mike Perry and Jon Jones, and is now ready to resume his MMA career. The PFL comeback bout will headline PFL Pittsburgh, marking the promotion’s first US event since last summer and its first show since abandoning the global…
A video of Charles Oliveira’s latest preparations has sparked concern across the MMA fanbase. Supporters fear one specific training focus could backfire badly. Oliveira plans his return with clear ambition and rising urgency. He believes a dominant win could secure another lightweight title shot. His confidence remains high despite recent setbacks and growing public doubt. Oliveira eyes title path but faces dangerous test Oliveira targets the lightweight crown with renewed determination and public clarity. He believes a statement victory will reopen the championship door. First, he must overcome BMF champion Max Holloway at UFC 326. The fight takes place at…