It has been announced that a Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder rematch will occur next year with a contract being signed recently. The two first faced one another in December 2018 with the fight ending in a draw. The bout would see the winner claim the WBC heavyweight title, something which Wilder has managed to retain for his last nine bouts since he defeated Ben Stiverne in 2015. … [Read more...]
5 Ill-Fated MMA-Boxing Crossovers
Any knowledgeable fan of combat sports knows that there’s a world of difference between boxing and mixed martial arts. They are, quite literally, two different sports. However, because of the fact that both involve fighting, the two sets of athletes will always be grouped together in many minds. And that grouping together often leads to crossovers. Most of the time, those … [Read more...]
Joshua Still Favored Over Ruiz For Rematch
When Andy Ruiz Jr. stopped three-belt world champ Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden in New York on June 1, he registered the biggest boxing upset since James “Buster” Douglass, as a 42-to-1 underdog, stopped the seemingly unstoppable Mike Tyson way back in 1990. And now, with rematch talks in the works and the big part two about to happen later this year, online … [Read more...]
Conor McGregor Wants Mayweather Again, But…
When UFC superstar Conor McGregor squared off against boxing superstar Floyd Mayweather in August of 2017, the end result was the second most lucrative prizefight in combat sports history behind 2015’s Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao blockbuster. 4.3 million purchased the hundred bucks-a-pop pay-per-view event, making it the second most successful event in pay-per-view history. … [Read more...]
The Featherweight Fix – How to Bulk Up While Boxing Training
Boxing is without a doubt the best cardiovascular exercise routines you can do. It challenges you on almost every level, although it can be tough to build muscle mass as you hit the bag multiple times a week. That kind of high level cardio is likely to burn muscle as quickly as you burn fat. If you are looking to bump up in weight classes or simply looking to improve your … [Read more...]