IBF super featherweight champion Eduardo ‘Sugar’ Nunez (29-1, 27 KOs) defeated Christopher ‘Pitufo’ Diaz (30-6, 19 KOs) via unanimous decision in Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico. Diaz attacked early, landing jabs and counters, but Nunez responded with precise combinations to the chin and body. The referee ruled a knockdown in round three a slip due to water on the canvas. Nunez dropped Diaz twice in round seven, gaining critical momentum. Diaz rallied in rounds eight through twelve, opening a cut over Nunez’s eyebrow, but Nunez finished strong. Judges scored the fight 117-109, 117-109, and 116-110 in Nunez’s favor. Guevara and Molina…
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Turki Alalshikh told Terence Crawford on Saturday that he does not want him to retire. The message came before Crawford’s huge clash with Canelo Alvarez on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Alalshikh’s challenge to Crawford Many fans expect the nearly 38-year-old Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) to end his career soon. They believe he will retire win or lose after his title challenge against undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs). But Alalshikh sees a different future. He has invested millions in Crawford since last year. He placed him in a position to possibly become a…
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria stirred social media discussion by sharing a photo with boxing superstar Terence Crawford, asking fans: “Who wins this fight?” The post, shared on X (formerly Twitter), drew a mix of responses as fans debated a hypothetical matchup between Topuria and Crawford, with opinions split depending on whether the context was MMA or boxing. Some fans confidently backed Topuria, while others pointed to Crawford’s boxing prowess. The timing of Topuria’s post comes just days before Crawford faces undisputed super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on September 13 at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, one of the biggest…
In front of a roaring home crowd, Benoit Saint Denis delivered a career-defining performance. He finished rising star Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC Paris co-main event. Fans and fighters reacted immediately, praising the dominant display. Fast Start Sets The Tone Saint Denis began aggressively, pressing Ruffy against the cage within seconds. The fight quickly moved to the ground. Saint Denis secured a full mount just 60 seconds in. He attempted to take Ruffy’s back, but Ruffy resisted and returned the fight to the feet. Saint Denis maintained pressure, bringing the fight back to the mat and controlling the action. An…
Boxing fans reacted strongly to the announcement of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson’s 2026 exhibition fight. Some celebrated the spectacle, while purists questioned its legitimacy. Jeff Mayweather, Floyd’s uncle, admitted the bout prioritizes entertainment over competition. He said, “It’s just a show. Nobody has to do anything to excite the public.” Tyson’s Son Questions the Sport The announcement affected Mike Tyson’s family personally. Sources report his son is losing interest in boxing after watching his father join staged spectacles. Observing fights that may have predetermined outcomes has caused the younger Tyson to question the sport’s competitive value. Business Outweighs…
Sean O’Malley, the former UFC bantamweight champion, appears poised to make his Octagon return later this year. Reports suggest he could face #5-ranked contender Song Yadong at UFC 323 on December 6, the final PPV event before the promotion’s new broadcast deal kicks in. O’Malley has had a challenging 2025, including a second career loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316, where he also suffered his first submission defeat. The setback has redefined his standing in the bantamweight division, but the ‘Suga’ Show remains one of the UFC’s biggest draws and is now looking to climb back into title contention.…
Vitor Belfort will not face Wanderlei Silva in their highly anticipated boxing rematch. Belfort had to withdraw from the fight, originally scheduled to headline the second Spaten Fight Night event. The inaugural Spaten Fight Night featured a boxing clash between former UFC rivals Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Brazilian outlet Globo reported Belfort’s withdrawal, and ‘The Phenom’ confirmed it himself. Belfort posted a video on Instagram explaining that medical professionals diagnosed him with a grade 3 concussion while training under Queensberry Rules. This injury forced him to step back from the September 27th card in São Paulo, Brazil. Silva Still…
UFC legend Daniel Cormier expressed his frustration with welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena after the Australian retweeted a post criticizing him. Cormier revealed in a YouTube video that the post suggested, “There should be a button to mute DC’s mic.” Fueled by irritation, he messaged Della Maddalena directly: “Jack, wrong bro, what’s up. Why Jack?” The champion quickly responded, apologizing for the retweet and calling it “a bad take.” Cormier has had a history of confrontations with fellow fighters, including playful feuds with Khabib Nurmagomedov and legendary rivalries with Jon Jones.
Exhibition Fight Scheduled for November Jake Paul is slated to take on undefeated WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on November 14, 2025, at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena.The matchup, streamed live on Netflix, has sparked global attention due to the fighters’ stark differences in size, weight, and professional experience. Significant Weight Gap Raises Concerns The fight will take place at a catchweight of 195 pounds. Paul, who normally competes as a cruiserweight, will need to cut weight to meet the limit.Davis, traditionally a lightweight at 135 pounds, will be moving up dramatically, creating a roughly 60-pound disparity between the two.Experts…
Former world champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather will face each other in an exhibition bout next year. CSI Sports and Fight Sports will organize the event, but details on the date, location, broadcasters, and rules remain under wraps. Tyson, 59, held the undisputed heavyweight title, while Mayweather, 48, retired undefeated after 50 fights, collecting multiple titles across several weight classes. Tyson returns to the ring “This fight is something neither the world nor I ever imagined. Boxing has entered a new era of unpredictability, and this fight is as unpredictable as it gets,” Tyson said. He competes for the…