Terence Crawford stayed unbeaten by outmaneuvering Canelo Alvarez in front of 70,482 fans at Allegiant Stadium. Crawford used nonstop movement and sharp jabs to frustrate Canelo and win a close unanimous decision. The judges scored it 116-112, 115-113, and 115-113 for Crawford, who improved to 42-0 with 31 knockouts. Canelo, now 63-3-2 with 39 knockouts, pressed forward all night but struggled to trap the Omaha native. He landed frequent body shots when he closed distance, but Crawford’s footwork prevented sustained offense. Fans expected Crawford’s stick-and-move style, and he delivered exactly that. Key Moments Define the Fight Crawford’s sixth round stood…
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Conor McGregor announced he will no longer run for the Irish presidency. Over recent years, the former two-division UFC champion spoke openly about Irish politics, often criticizing government policies, especially regarding immigration. His political profile rose sharply after he claimed authorities made him a “scapegoat” for the 2023 Dublin riots. McGregor accused the government of shifting blame from a series of knife attacks linked to immigrants, incidents that sparked nationwide anti-immigration protests. The 37-year-old fighter had hinted at a presidential bid for years. Earlier this month, he officially declared his intent to run for Ireland’s head of state in 2025.…
Jean Silva suffered a tough setback at Noche UFC, falling to Diego Lopes in a featherweight headliner in San Antonio. Lopes finished Silva in the second round with a spinning back elbow and follow-up ground-and-pound, leaving Silva bleeding heavily. Post-fight tensions flared as Lopes criticized Silva’s team, while Silva was seen in tears backstage. On Sunday, Silva posted on Instagram Stories showing the damage to his face and issuing his first statement since the loss. He admitted fighting disconnected from his team and taking full responsibility. “Look at this — cut here, my eye. Emotions ran high. I couldn’t see…
Diego Lopes delivered a statement win on Saturday night, halting Jean Silva’s remarkable streak with a highlight-reel finish in the main event of Noche UFC in San Antonio. The Brazilian featherweight scored a second-round TKO, reestablishing himself as a contender after a tough setback earlier in the year. The bout began with Lopes imposing his grappling advantage. He quickly took Silva to the mat in the opening round, transitioned to full mount, and punished his opponent with elbows and heavy strikes. Though Silva managed to survive the early barrage, he was left bloodied and visibly shaken heading into the second…
Molly McCann retired from MMA earlier this year and quickly entered professional boxing with success. She defeated Kate Radomska in her debut on September 13 at Windsor Park in Belfast, Northern Ireland. McCann fought under a Matchroom Boxing event, marking her first steps into the squared circle. From Octagon to Ring McCann competed in MMA for 10 years, becoming Cage Warriors women’s flyweight champion before signing with UFC in 2018. She earned a 7-7 record in the UFC, finishing her run with a loss to Alexia Thainara at UFC London in March. Radomska’s professional boxing record now drops to 4-7…
UFC contender Bryce Mitchell suffered a quick defeat on Friday in his return to competition, less than two months after his last UFC fight. Known for his grappling and memorable twister submission against Matt Sayles in 2019, Mitchell was outmatched on the mats against 19-year-old BJJ prospect Landon Elmore. Mitchell, 30, competed in the Eddie Bravo Invitational 25 lightweight tournament in San Antonio, Texas, on September 12. After a quarterfinal win against JJ Bowers, he faced Elmore in the semifinals. Less than a minute into the bout, Elmore forced Mitchell to submit to a leg lock following a reset after…
Las Vegas turns into the center of boxing tonight. Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford face off at Allegiant Stadium in a super fight for the undisputed super middleweight crown. Big debut for TKO Boxing This spectacle marks the launch of TKO Boxing’s first major event. Fans expect a clash between two extraordinary fighters. Both have carved their names into boxing history. Alvarez captured his first super middleweight belt in 2018. In 2021, he defeated Caleb Plant and made history. He became the first ever undisputed champion at 168 pounds. He defended his titles four times. In 2024, he lost the…
John Roby knows the value of rising after being knocked down, both in the ring and in life. The Fort Dodge native emphasizes that recovering from setbacks is as crucial in life as in boxing. Keep Moving Forward “Please don’t give up,” Roby said. “Keep moving. Stay positive.” He draws on his boxing career and post-boxing life as examples of persistence. “I had the heart to get knocked down and keep rising no matter what anyone says,” he added. Inspiring Youth Roby has shared his message with Iowa youth for years and will bring it to Michigan next week. On…
Kelvin Gastelum’s UFC career could be at risk following a dramatic weight miss at Noche UFC, where he weighed in at 191lb—five pounds over the extended 186lb middleweight limit. This marks the highest weigh-in of his career and his fifth under the UFC banner. Gastelum, scheduled to face Dustin Stoltzfus, arrived just before the two-hour weigh-in window closed, striking a confident pose for the scales without stripping down. The miss has resulted in a 35% purse fine, though the bout is still expected to proceed. The fighter has a history of weight issues. Early in his career, he missed weight…
Sydney Sweeney takes on the role of boxing legend Christy Martin in the upcoming biopic Christy. Director David Michôd dramatizes the life of the Hall of Fame boxer, widely regarded as the most famous female fighter. Martin, born in West Virginia during the ’70s and ’80s, rose to worldwide recognition and earned Hall of Fame honors in 2020. The film’s trailer confirms its release later this year, strategically timed for awards season. Story of a Fighter Black Bear Films shared the official synopsis of Christy. Christy Martin, played by Sweeney, leaves her small-town life behind after discovering her powerful punching…