Oleksandr Usyk Vacates IBF Title In ‘Present’ to Dubois and Joshua
The undisputed world heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has confirmed he will vacate his IBF title, clearing the way for Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua to fight for it in September. The Ukrainian became the first heavyweight to hold the IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC belts when he beat Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia last month – but has been forced to relinquish one of the belts. With Usyk no..
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Rematch
Any rematch between Usyk and Fury will not have the same undisputed moniker attached, with Usyk’s reign in that regard set to be disappointingly short-lived. The IBF are expected to take their belt back shortly and put it on the line again when heavyweight mandatories Filip Hrgovic and Daniel Dubois clash as part of the Matchroom vs Queensbury 5v5 event to be held back in Riyadh on Ju..
Jim Miller Reveals Injuries Suffered at UFC 300, Including 23 Stitches to Close Gruesome Cut.
Jim Miller needs time to heal after enduring several injuries in his UFC 300 fight with Bobby Green. After becoming the first and only fighter to compete at UFC 100, UFC 200, and UFC 300, the New Jersey native came up short in his bid to get wins on all three cards, suffering a unanimous decision loss to Green. Miller started strong in the opening round, but Green picked up the pace and rea..
UFC legend Mark Coleman Hospitalized After Rescuing Parents From Burning House
Retired UFC fighter Mark Coleman was in an induced coma in intensive care after he rescued his parents from a house fire in Toledo, Ohio, early Tuesday, his manager said. Despite the urgent medical attention, family members, including Coleman's rescued mother, believe he will pull through, manager Michael DiSabato said late Tuesday. The blaze took place around 4 a.m. when Coleman was..
Buakaw Wins Against Saenchai Over 5 Rounds
The two Thai legends put on a show in front of a sold-out Pattaya crowd. The historic fight between the two Thai legends, Buakaw Banchamek and Saenchai, finally took place this evening at the Pattaya Exhibition And Convention Hall in Pattaya, Thailand at BKFC Thailand 5. Both ubiquitous with the international expansion of Thailand's national sport, the two have never met inside the ring..
Oscar De La Hoya: "Boxing is Dying"
Oscar De La Hoya says the recent Canelo vs. Charlo bout was "super boring" and is calling for promoters to put on more super fights. Canelo Alvarez's most recent win over Jermell Charlo has drawn a lot of criticism from fans calling both fighters' performances lackluster. 'The Golden Boy' specifically called out Charlo, implying that he was simply there to collect a check..
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg to Both Be Drug Tested Before Super-Fight
White was talking to boxing legend Mike Tyson on his podcast when explaining the situation, even detailing the possibility of the two fighting in the Colosseum. The UFC owner explained: "I actually did have a meeting with the minister of culture’s team in Italy to actually have that fight in the Colosseum, if it would happen. "It would be MMA. We’re talking. No steroids..
3 Bouts That Could Steal The Show At ONE Fight Night 12: Superlek Vs. Khalilov On Prime Video
ONE Fight Night 12 on Prime Video looks set to deliver another incredible night of martial arts at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in North American primetime. Topped by a flyweight Muay Thai matchup between Thai superstar Superlek Kiatmoo9 and Russian heavy hitter Tagir Khalilov, the event also features a slew of big names across the MMA, kickboxing, and submission grappling ranks. Th..
IOC EXECUTIVE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO IOC SESSION TO WITHDRAW RECOGNITION OF IBA
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) today recommended to the IOC Session to withdraw recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA), in accordance with Rule 3.7 of the Olympic Charter (OC). This decision is based on the IOC Comprehensive Report on the Situation of the IBA dated 2 June 2023, which the IOC EB discussed and approved today. The report es..
FULL CARD REVEALED FOR ONE FRIDAY FIGHTS 11 ON MARCH 31
Full Card Revealed For ONE Friday Fights 11 On March 31 ONE Championship has another all-action card lined up for its weekly offering at the iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. With nine Muay Thai matchups and three mixed martial arts contests confirmed, ONE Friday Fights 11 is packed with exciting battles to entertain the passionate local crowd and fans tuning..
UFC 285. JON JONES vs CIRYL GANE. MARCH 4
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jones' long-awaited heavyweight debut takes center stage at T-Mobile Arena. One of the biggest PPV events of the year is nearly upon us. UFC 285 is set to go down on Saturday night in Las Vegas with the long-awaited return of Jon Jones tipping the bill. Jones will make his debut in the heavyweight division when he takes on former title challen..
MUAY THAI OR KUN KHMER? CAMBODIA, THAILAND SPAR OVER SPORT'S NAME AHEAD OF 2023 SEA GAMES.
Thailand has threatened a boycott of the upcoming 2023 Southeast Asian Games after Cambodia announced that the games will use the name "Kun Khmer" instead of "Muay Thai." Vath Chamroeun, secretary-general of the Cambodian SEA Games Organising Committee (CAMSOC) and the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia, announced the decision last week, explaining that the name choice w..
ONE CHAMPIONSHIP LAUNCHES $1 MILLION MUAY THAI GRAND PRIX
ONE Championship will be launching a $1 million USD Muay Thai Grand Prix. The news was announced by Chatri Sityodtong at a press conference in Bangkok this evening. The lineup for the tournament has not been decided but it will be openweight. However Chatri hinted that the fighters invited would come from the lower weight classes, I’m announcing the greatest Grand Prix in the histo..
MUAY THAI LEGENDS BUAKAW AND SAENCHAI ON BKFC
Muay Thai legends Buakaw Banchamek and Suphachai “Saenchai” Saepong will meet in a “special rules” bare-knuckle Muay Thai fight at a BKFC event scheduled on March 18. BKFC officials announced the pairing on Wednesday, with the card expected to take place in the Middle East. “They’ve both had legendary careers and competed in many of the most exciting Muay..
TAI EMERY FLASHES AUDIENCE AFTER BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP WIN
A Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship rumble took an R-rated turn on Friday in Bangkok, when a female fighter flashed her breasts to the crowd after a knockout win.During her match against Rung-Arun Khunchai over the weekend, Tai Emery jumped onto the ropes and lifted her sports bra towards the audience after delivering a brutal blow. “Interesting celebration right there by Tai Eme..
SERBIAN ILIC KNOCKED OUT SHLEMENKO IN 21 SECONDS
Alexander Shlemenko was defeated by Alexander Ilich at the RCC 12 tournament in Yekaterinburg. At the very beginning of the fight, the Russian missed a knee to the head and fell to the floor, after which the opponent finished him off. For the ex-Bellator champion, this knockout was only the third in his career. Initially, in August, Alex..
BUAKAW BANCHAMEK MAKES QUICK WORK OF KOTA MIURA WEEKS BEFORE BKFC THAILAND 3 DEBUT
Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek made his return to Rajadamnern Stadium in Thailand for the first time in 18 years and made quick work of up-and-coming Japanese mixed martial artist Kota Miura. With more than 250 career wins to his credit, Buakaw Banchamek is one of Muay Thai‘s most well-known and respected practitioners. The former K-I World Max Champion recently signed with Bare ..
THE 2022 IFMA YOUTH WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 9 - 21 AUGUST 2022 IN KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.
The 2022 IFMA Youth World Championships to be held from 9 until 21 August 2022 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. IFMA's youth national teams will participate at the annual pinnacle IFMA event for youth athletes which includes cultural exchange, sport and social meetings, various stakeholder training/educational seminars and of course the main event, our prestigious youth world championship. Th..
MUAY THAI SUPERSTAR BUAKAW BANCHAMEK FACES ERKAN VAROL IN BKFC DEBUT ON SEPTEMBER 3 IN BANGKOK
Muay Thai superstar Buakaw Banchamek will make his BKFC debut against Erkan Varol on Saturday, September 3 in Bangkok, Thailand in the main event of. It was announced today by Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship president and founder David Feldman. The event will also be broadcast globally as part of the BKFC+ subscription for $4.99 per month on the new BKFC app. "This is our third..
‘I’M COMING FOR BLOOD’ – NONG-O GAIYANGHADAO WARNS LIAM HARRISON AHEAD OF WORLD TITLE FIGHT
Nong-O Gaiyanghadao issued a stern warning to Liam “Hitman” Harrison while preparing for their ONE Bantamweight Muay Thai World Title showdown next month. Both men have expressed great respect for one another, but Nong-O is approaching their matchup at the Singapore Indoor Stadium with intent to do damage. The Thai legend made that clear in an Instagram video earlier this w..