May

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debuts on June 2

Long an unsanctioned sport, bare knuckle fighting will make a legal and televised comeback on June 2 with David Feldman’s Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship.

Jarrell Miller on Anthony Joshua: ‘I’ll take all his belts before leaving the ring’

04

Apr

Jarrell Miller on Anthony Joshua: ‘I’ll take all his belts before leaving the ring’

by Michael Woods

Will undefeated heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller’s waiting game pay off later this year? Until then, he’ll face Johann Duhaupas on April 28.

Is a Dana White/Anthony Joshua pact in the works?

22

Mar

Is a Dana White/Anthony Joshua pact in the works?

by Michael Woods

With recent teasing that UFC’s Dana White will be trying his hand at boxing promotion, is a deal with heavyweight titlist Anthony Joshua imminent?

Is Roy Jones Jr.’s last bout truly his farewell to boxing?

09

Feb

Is Roy Jones Jr.’s last bout truly his farewell to boxing?

by Michael Woods

Having been broadcast on UFC Fight Pass, is Roy Jones Jr.’s final pro boxing match merely a ploy to ‘un-retire’ later?

Elena Savelyeva: A new player in women’s boxing

20

Dec

Elena Savelyeva: A new player in women’s boxing

by Michael Woods

The popularity of women’s boxing wanes far more than waxes but we’re in a time of upswing, with fighters like Elena Savelyeva making the scene.

Dougie’s Friday mailbag (more Joshua-Wilder anticipation, Gassiev-Dorticos, Ike Ibeabuchi ‘what if?’)

10

Nov

Dougie’s Friday mailbag (more Joshua-Wilder anticipation, Gassiev-Dorticos, Ike Ibeabuchi ‘what if?’)

by Doug Fischer

There’s already some angst mixed in with the anticipation for Joshua-Wilder. Fans also ask Fischer’s take on Gassiev-Dorticos, Dana White in boxing, the best 175 pounders, Ike Ibeabuchi’s lost potential, mythical matchups and more.

Bob Arum blames Dana White for Mayweather-McGregor

30

Aug

Bob Arum blames Dana White for Mayweather-McGregor

by Michael Woods

For what many observers bandied as a foregone conclusion, Bob Arum blames UFC President Dana White for Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Conor McGregor becoming reality.

Demetrious Johnson ties Anderson Silva’s UFC title defense record

15

Apr

Demetrious Johnson ties Anderson Silva’s UFC title defense record

by Kendrick E. Johnson

Demetrious Johnson made his 10th UFC flyweight title defense on Saturday, which ties Anderson Silva’s record for the most consecutive title defenses in UFC history.

Tyron Woodley: Focused on being an MMA great, not race issues

02

Mar

Tyron Woodley: Focused on being an MMA great, not race issues

by Kendrick E. Johnson

UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley hopes MMA fans have a better idea of who the man behind the belt is, after his recent social commentary.

14

Feb

UFC 208, Holly Holm, and Boxing

by Thomas Hauser

Thomas Hauser, who was ringside for UFC 208, shares his thoughts on the event, the UFC, and two individuals – Holly Holm and Thomas Gerbasi – who bridge the divide between MMA and boxing.