UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has given a refreshingly honest take on the idea of boxing Jake Paul, following claims from Paul that the two sides once discussed a potential matchup. Paul, who is now preparing for a shock bout against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, recently said Pereira was “down” to fight him but unable to proceed because of his UFC contract. Pereira had been called out by Paul after the YouTuber-turned-boxer defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., though talks never materialised. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Pereira said he sees a fight with Paul as a genuine challenge for…
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Ukrainian sumo wrestler Aonishiki became the first from his country to win a top-level sumo championship. He defeated Hoshoryu on Sunday in the final match of the Kyushu tournament in western Japan. Hoshoryu, born in Mongolia, ranks among the top wrestlers in Japan’s national sport. Another top competitor is Japan-born Onosato. Aonishiki, born Danilo Yavhushyshyn, left Ukraine over three and a half years ago after Russia launched a full-scale invasion. At only 21, he has risen rapidly in the sumo ranks, competing under the ring name Aonishiki Arata. Non-Japanese Champions Rise in Sumo Non-Japanese wrestlers have excelled in different eras…
After more than a year away, Arman Tsarukyan returned to the Octagon and confirmed he remains a top lightweight contender. He finished Dan Hooker in the second round at UFC Qatar, sparking calls for a showdown with Ilia Topuria. Tsarukyan Controls Both Stand-Up and Ground Early in the fight, Tsarukyan nearly took Hooker down but engaged in a striking battle instead. Hooker attempted a takedown and a choke, but Tsarukyan gained top control and controlled the remainder of the round from side control. Submission Victory in Round Two Hooker tried a guillotine choke in the second round, but Tsarukyan countered…
Dan Hooker wasted no time looking ahead to his next fight after being submitted by Arman Tsarukyan in the second round at UFC Qatar. The New Zealander, whose three-fight win streak came to an end, set his sights on Renato Moicano during his first interview after the defeat. Moicano, a former title challenger, is coming off back-to-back losses — a submission to Islam Makhachev at UFC 311 and a decision defeat to Beneil Dariush at UFC 317. Hooker jokingly pitched the matchup with trademark self-deprecating humour. “It’s a good fight. We both suck,” he told The Mac Life, laughing. “We…
Former middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin won the presidency of World Boxing unopposed in Rome.He succeeds Dutchman Boris van der Vorst, who stepped down after one term.Golovkin pledged to restore trust and credibility in the sport after years of governance issues.He emphasized securing boxing’s long-term inclusion in future Olympic Games.World Boxing earned provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee in February.The IOC organized boxing at the 2020 and 2024 Games after expelling the International Boxing Association. Olympic Legacy and Career Achievements Golovkin won an Olympic silver medal at Athens 2004 in the middleweight division.He claimed multiple world and Asian amateur titles…
For the first time, the UFC arrived in Qatar, hosting an event full of decisive finishes and key contender clashes at the Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena. Fans witnessed thrilling fights that shaped multiple divisions. Qatar became the third Middle Eastern country to host the UFC after the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The promotion recently returned to the region for UFC 321, which ended with a no contest in the heavyweight clash between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane. The main event featured lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker. Tsarukyan returned after defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 300.…
The DuSable Museum in Chicago is presenting a new exhibition titled “Paris in Black.” The show highlights works by Black American artists who lived and created in Europe from the late 19th to mid-20th century. The exhibition explores how these artists experienced Paris and other European cities. Their works reflect cultural exchange, creativity, and the challenges of living abroad during this period. Curators emphasize that the collection offers a rare look at Black American artists outside the United States. Visitors can see paintings, drawings, and other visual works that tell stories of identity, art, and resilience. The exhibition also examines…
Ian Machado Garry believes a dominant performance at UFC Qatar will secure him a welterweight title shot in 2026—and he already has an unconventional plan for preparing to face Islam Makhachev. Before Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker headline the event, Garry will take on former champion Belal Muhammad in Doha. Confident that a win will propel him to the top of the contender list, the Irishman has been thinking ahead to what it would take to dethrone the seemingly unstoppable Makhachev. His answer: training in Georgia. Garry revealed during fight week that he intends to travel to the country to…
UFC makes its Qatar debut this Saturday with a loaded Fight Night card. MMA News reports the official weigh-in results ahead of the event. Qatar becomes the third Middle Eastern country to host the Octagon after the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The main event delivers a high-stakes lightweight clash between Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker. Lightweight Battle Steals the Spotlight Arman Tsarukyan has won nine of his last ten fights, including four consecutive victories. He returns to the Octagon for the first time since defeating Charles Oliveira at UFC 300. Tsarukyan was scheduled to face Islam Makhachev for…
Gennadiy Golovkin will assume the presidency of World Boxing as the organization prepares to oversee the Olympic tournaments at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.He originally prepared to face Greek official Harilaos Mariolis in the election, but the vetting process removed his rival from contention.Golovkin said he learned that the other candidate had been ruled ineligible.He praised the independent vetting panel for maintaining fairness and transparency in the election process.He emphasized the importance of strong governance in Olympic sport. Golovkin Steps Into a Critical Role Golovkin entered the race as the leading contender, especially after he led a World Boxing delegation…