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Ali Act: APBC ‘vehemently objects’ to ‘abomination’ proposal

With the California State Athletic Commission recently voting unanimously to support a bill that would effectively gut the Ali Act, which has heavy support from the coming TKO boxing group but faced significant public backlash immediately, the Association of Professional Boxing Commissions (APBC) has stepped forward with clear opposition. The APBC say that they “vehemently […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Kell Brook returning to boxing for Ricky Hatton tribute bout

Kell Brook will fight for the first time since his 2022 win over Amir Khan, as the former welterweight titleholder is set to face Eisa Al Dah on February 13, 2026, in Dubai. The fight will headline a tribute card to the late Ricky Hatton, who was set to face the 46-year-old Al Dah (8-3, […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Derek Chisora in negotiations to face Jarrell Miller

Derek Chisora is only one fight away from 50 professional contests over his career, and Sky Sports reports that Chisora is currently in talks for what is expected to be 50th and final outing between the ropes. Chisora is said be in negotiations to face Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller, who was previously slated to take […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

George Liddard dominates Kieron Conway, takes British and Commonwealth titles

Middleweight prospect George Liddard passed a meaningful test today at London’s York Hall, stopping Kieron Conway to win the British and Commonwealth titles in a DAZN main event. Liddard (13-0, 8 KO) was in control of the entire fight, and the 23-year-old looked like a sincere potential world-level fighter, as Conway (23-4-1, 7 KO) wasn’t […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

‘TKO scumbags’: Oscar De La Hoya sounds off on CSAC supporting changes to Ali Act

Following the news of the California State Athletic Commission holding a surprise meeting where they voted to formally support changes to the Muhammad Ali Act, to the benefit of TKO Group/Zuffa Boxing, Oscar De La Hoya takes to social media to sound off on the corrupt tyrants who are attempting to undermine the sport he […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Conway vs Liddard: Live updates and results, fight time, running order

Results Kieron Conway will defend the British and Commonwealth middleweight titles against George Liddard in a main event from York Hall today in London. The DAZN stream will start at 2 pm ET. We’ll have live results updates and discussion in the comments section. Conway is making his second Commonwealth title defense and his first […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai official for November 15th, still no broadcast details

Top Rank has officially announced their previously revealed November 15th show in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, headlined by Rafael “Divino” Espinoza’s WBO title defense against Arnold Khegai. The press release is heavy on quotes but entirely bereft of broadcast details. Top Rank remains in the market for a partner after parting ways with ESPN earlier […]

MLB

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Turki Alalshikh lies, puts Benavidez vs Yarde on PPV

Earlier this year, Turki Alalshikh vowed that all Riyadh Season and The Ring shows after Moses Itauma vs Dillian Whyte would be “free to DAZN subscribers,” starting with David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde on November 22nd. Turns out he just straight-up lied, as DAZN has officially listed the event as a $59.99 US/£24.99 UK PPV. […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Anderson Silva vs Chris Weidman join Jake vs Tank card, Nov. 14

Today MVP has announced that they’ve officially added a fight to the Nov. 14 Jake Paul vs Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis card that will stream live on Netflix from Miami. A boxing match Anderson Silva (3-2, 2 KOs boxing, 34-11, 22 KOs MMA) vs Chris Weidman (pro debut boxing, 16-8, 6 KOs MMA) has been added […]

MLB

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Jeamie TKV injured, Frazer Clarke fight postponed to November 29th

Boxing’s return to BBC will take a bit longer than anticipated, as Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva suffered an undisclosed injury while training for his October 25th bout with Frazer Clarke. The show will now air on November 29th, still on BBC Two. The original date conflicted with a much more interesting heavyweight tussle between Joseph Parker […]

2 months ago | 0 reads

IBF orders Liam Paro vs Paddy Donovan eliminator

Multiple outlets report that the IBF has ordered Liam Paro to face Paddy Donovan in a welterweight final eliminator, with Donovan calling it the result of a successful appeal on the part of manager Keith Sullivan. Donovan (14-2, 11 KO) has dropped two straight to now-reigning titlist Lewis Crocker, but if anyone deserves some slack […]

2 months ago | 0 reads