SHOWTIME Sports president, Stephen Espinoza hasn’t always had a great relationship with UFC president Dana White. However, he might have tossed the dirt onto the grave when he shared a UFC contract with his Twitter followers. It exposed the latest clause that forbids fighters to discuss UFC’s COVID-19 safety protocols or risk losing their entire […]
Yesterday was Cinco de Mayo, the celebration for Mexican Independence Day. Amid the chants of Taco Tuesday and more, the energy from “la raza” was palpable. Boxing legend and Mexican icon, Julio Cesar Chavez spoke to current fighter Jessie Vargas about the holiday. “It’s a very special day for all Mexicans,” said Chavez. “I fought […]
Floyd Mayweather is taking his talents to virtual reality. The five-division world champion has finalized a deal with fuboTV streaming service, FaceBank Group – and ONE Entertainment Group. The group will manage the boxer’s digital likeness, Virtual Mayweather. It was created to protect and exploit the brand name and likeness of Mayweather. However, the virtual […]
For the second time this month, Floyd is dealing with the passing of a family member. Floyd’s Uncle and trainer Roger Mayweather died on Wednesday after a long fight against diabetes. He was 58 years old. “Thanks for always having my back Uncle Roger! RIP Black Mamba,” Floyd wrote on Instagram in a throwback Thursday […]
Due to the growing concerns over COVID-19, Premier Boxing Champions issued a statement on their future. All scheduled events for March and April have been canceled and will be rescheduled for a later date. At this time there’s no information regarding future shows. “The health and safety of the boxers, fans and those working the […]
Yesterday, Floyd Mayweather, along with the boxing world, mourned the death of his uncle, Roger Mayweather. Roger had succumb to a long battle with diabetes and his nephew issued a statement. “My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring,” said Mayweather, who is still grieving […]
Floyd Mayweather’s uncle, Roger Mayweather has passed away according to TMZ. A member of Floyd’s camp confirmed the info with TMZ Sports. The elder Mayweather was 58. Roger was the other reason why Floyd Mayweather is the best ever. WHen Floyd Mayweateher, Sr., went to prison, Roger continued the younger Mayweather’s training. You know the […]
Over the weekend, boxing’s heavyweight division took another turn when Brooklyn’s Adam Kownacki took a fourth-round “L” to Robert Helenius. Robert Who? That’s what all the “Babyface” Polish fans from Greenpoint, Brooklyn said when their man caught the fade at home. “It wasn’t my night,” said Kownacki. “It’s boxing. It’s a tough sport and things […]
Recently, Floyd Mayweather said he would fight Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov for $600 million. Speaking at an event at London’s York Hall, the former champion added to the already growing hype he has created for a potential return. “Like we talked about on social media, there’s two names right now. We talked about the […]
Last October, 27-year-old boxer Patrick Day died due to a traumatic brain injury he sustained in the ring. Correspondent Jon Frankel sits down with his opponent Charles Conwell, his trainer Joe Higgins as well as Day’s three brothers, all of whom are grappling with Patrick’s death and the sport of boxing itself.
We all know Floyd Mayweather to be many things, but humble and motivating isn’t usually traits we’re familiar with. Many were quick to criticize Deontay Wilder for his performance and even denigrate his world title run but Mayweather took to Instagram to defend the former WBA Heavyweight champion after his stunning loss to Tyson Fury. “Win, […]
People are taking Deontay Wilder’s loss to The Gypsy King, Tyson Fury really hard. In fact, they are taking it as a racial slight that put a stain on an already testy 2020 and a blemish on the unusually proud Black History Month celebration. Many are longing for the day when you could count on […]
Yuck. Boxing fans’ eyes were glued to the television as they watched the highly anticipated contest between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder. The Gypsy King basically took The Bronze Bomber to the wash with a 7th round TKO. With this victory, Fury is the lineal and WBC heavyweight champion of the world. “[Deontay Wilder] will […]
Tyson “The Gypsy King” Fury dethroned Deontay “The Bronze Bomber” Wilder. Fury has now become the lineal and WBC heavyweight champion of the world. “[Deontay Wilder] will be a champion again, but I will say the king has returned to the top of the throne,” said Fury. The two squared up for the second time […]
Tyson Fury is going to great lengths to capture the WBC heavyweight title from Deontay Wilder when the pair meet in their rematch – even claiming he’s “keeping the testosterone flowing” by masturbating seven times a day. Fury, who is firm of the view he won the first fight, is in the middle of his […]
Boxing’s rising superstar, Devin “The Dream” Haney (24-0, 15 KOs) is further defining the term securing the bag. The WBC Lightweight Champion is starting the year off with the launch of his very own line of CBD wellness products. He has partnered with his father and trainer, William Haney for WEDM. The name is an […]
Jermell Charlo reclaimed his WBC Junior Middleweight title with an 11th round TKO against Tony Harrison. Charlo took the decision out of the judge’s hands in his rematch with the Detroit native claiming a knockdown in the second round and eventually putting Harrison out with one round left. Charlo reposted his knockdown of Harrison on […]
The measure of a true champion is how he responds when adversity hits him square in the face. That’s exactly what happened to Anthony Joshua. Joshua beat Andy Ruiz Jr. in their much-anticipated rematch Saturday with a unanimous decision in the 12-round heavyweight bout in Saudi Arabia. Joshua won back his heavyweight championship from Ruiz […]
Like father like son. Evan Holyfield, son of former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield, made his professional boxing debut on Saturday night and, like his father so often did, dominated his opponent. Young Holy came out swinging fast and hard and earned an easy win after knocking his opponent, Nick Winstead, to the floor and the […]
Canelo Alvarez beat Sergey Kovalev on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas with an 11th-round knockout that came out of nowhere. The fight between the men was narrow by most accounts, with some writers having Kovalev ahead through 10 rounds and others seeing Alvarez as the leader. Either way, the […]