By Dane McGuire For some time now the International Boxing Association, which handles the sport at the Olympic level, has been at the center of a feud with the Committee (IOC) and is amidst corruption allegations. The IBA was suspended by the International Olympic Committee in 2019 because of issues related to “governance, its financial transparency and sustainability, and the integrity of its refereeing and [...]

By Dane McGuire   Francis Ngannou has been vocal about wanting to box since before his exit from the UFC and being stripped of the heavyweight title. Now it appears he has a believer with a lot of clout in the sweet science behind him. Retired 50-0 Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather, now an exhibition fighter and promoter is hoping to sign ‘The Predator’. “I would love [...]

By Dane McGuire UFC women’s champ-champ Amanda Nunes and the former Nina Ansaroff took to Instagram recently, posting a picture and a separate video from a doctor’s office to announce they are once again expecting a daughter. The couple announced April 22 on Instagram they will be having a second daughter, Hazel Ann Nunes. For the meantime, Amanda will also be otherwise focusing on a [...]

By Dane McGuire ‘Tank’ Davis is now the face of boxing’s current era after taking out Ryan Garcia, leaving him bent at the knee in the seventh round of their encounter. Garcia was aggressive early through the first two rounds---Davis is a notoriously slow starter--but the second is where the fight turned. Garcia was put down with a flush shot to the head. Davis then [...]

By Dane McGuire UFC fans will soon have another trilogy fight to look forward to as Amanda Nunes and Julianna Peña will square off at UFC 289 June 10 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia for Nunes’ 135-pound strap. The series is split at one each after Nunes won the title back at UFC 277 in Peña’s first outing as champion. Nunes won via [...]

By Dane McGuire Anthony Joshua may be back to his winning ways following a victory in his return bout, but the decision win was…lackluster. Joshua was tentative to start things off. From that point it was a tactical battle as he would keep Jermaine Franklin at a distance and win on points, albeit by a wide margin. Joshua got the UD nod with final scores [...]

By Dane McGuire Freshly minted UFC Hall of Fame inductee Jose Aldo has just dropped a bombshell. He has revealed the next time he steps into a boxing ring could be against 50-0 Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather’ The fight would be Aldo’s third pro fight as a boxer. Mayweather meanwhile has only had exhibition bouts since retiring after reaching the 50-0 mark. Aldo spoke about the [...]

By Dane McGuire Come July’s result of the massive Conor McGregor-Michael Chandler bout, it could mean the end of Justin Gaethje in the octagon should it result in a title shot at 155 pounds. It’s unknown if Mac-Chandler will be at lightweight or welterweight, but it will be McGregor’s first bout in two years by the time it occurs. That possibility has ‘The Highlight’ concerned. [...]

By Dane McGuire The politics of the sweet science have axed plans for Tyson Fury to step back in the ring against Oleksandr Usyk--at least for now. Per BoxingJunkie, the two sides failed to come to terms regarding a rematch and Usyk’s management is now saying plans are off. Financially, the bout would have meant a 70-30 split for Fury. Fury’s co-promoter Frank Warren refused [...]

By Dane McGuire Just days before Joe Rogan returns to UFC broadcasts for the year, his father, Rogan Sr., has spoken to The New York post against his son’s alleged defense of an anti-semitic remark. The two are estranged as multiple outlets report they haven't spoken in seven years.The broadcast has previously said his father was abusive. Senior has denied the allegations. “My mom and [...]

By Dane McGuire In the immediate aftermath of his split decision loss to Tommy Fury, social media star turned boxer Jake Paul discussed having a lack of energy and feeling “flat.” He has since said he fell ill and suffered a pair of arm injuries in camp but did not specify further. “All respect to Tommy – he won,” Paul said in the ring during [...]

By Dane McGuire Love him or hate him. Jake Paul earned some credibility by facing a true boxer in Tommy Fury, despite a loss. Paul went the distance with the brother of ‘The Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury in what was a split decision. Fury won on the cards 76-73, 76-73, while the third score was 75-74 for Paul. Fury said after the victory: “For the [...]