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3+ min ago (687+ words) CARL FROCH has claimed that Oleksandr Usyk used cheeky tactics to trick Anthony Joshua into fighting him. Usyk beat the Brit in back-to-back fights to become the world champion but only after being taken all the way by Derek Chisora in 2020. Chisora was denied victory by a close points decision, which in turn allowed the Ukrainian fighter a shot at the title. This was despite questions over Usyk's ability to fight at the heavyweight level. Two years later and Usyk twice beat Joshua, leaving Froch to believe the ex-cruiserweight king pulled a fast one. He said on his YouTube channel: "That night against Chisora, he just took his time. He was playing mind games with the opponents. Fans say they're in 'multiverse' as Fury, Joshua, Ronaldo and Ngannou unite Jake Paul says he's 'more skilful' than AJ and compares himself…...

14+ min ago (260+ words) JAKE PAUL and Anthony Joshua collide in their blockbuster heavyweight bout this Friday night. And talkSPORT BET are celebrating the mammoth boxing event with a stunning offer for brand new customers, with British superstar Anthony Joshua available at 50/1 to win in the first round! That boosted price is up from the usual odds of just 5/2! talkSPORT BET: AJ to win in 1st round at 50/1 " CLAIM HERE Not yet a customer with talkSPORT BET? You can claim this mega 50/1 offer! It's really quite simple to claim, too. Just visit the talkSPORT BET website and create your brand new account. Opt in to this promotion using the "Opt in" button before placing your qualifying bet and then make your first deposit of "5 or more. Place your qualifying bet of max "1 with real cash on Anthony Joshua to win in Round 1 " Round Betting " Match…...

17+ min ago (636+ words) Dec 16, 2025 | 6:15 AM EST The White House fight night on President Donald Trump's birthday next year is reportedly set to house 8 title fights. Among the top names vying for a bout are Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler. However, Diaz's return to the UFC scene has ignited the scene with a newfound buzz, as Chandler's spot hangs in the balance. "Conor McGregor versus Michael Chandler, right? Who's lost four out of his last six'no disrespect, Michael Chandler'or Conor McGregor versus Nate Diaz, right? Ask yourself that question. I think the answer is very obvious. I think we would all rather see Conor McGregor versus Nate Diaz three," Michael Bisping shared in a YouTube video. Nate Diaz and Conor McGregor have a colorful history, marked by two of the most intense fights UFC has ever seen. In their first encounter, the Irish striker…...

32+ min ago (479+ words) Dec 16, 2025 | 6:00 AM EST UFC Vegas 112 at Las Vegas, Nevada, was a leaderboard reset, with the rankings finalizing at the year-ending gauntlet. Stringing together thrilling matchups and exciting finishes, the fight night has flipped around a few key stats, starting right with the Brandon Royval vs Manel Kape main event. The flyweights finally met on December 13, after their June fight was cancelled due to Kape's broken foot. The blitz bout ended right as the anticipation rose, with a quick first-round KO, 3:18 into the round. That marked his loud arrival to the UFC flyweight title scene as one of the elites, with the latest rankings update being the cherry on top. The bout started evenly for both fighters, still on their feet. However, a powerful right hook from Kape had Royval greeting the mats. A few more strikes from the top, and…...

36+ min ago (1045+ words) Price recognised that Fury was different at a young age DAVID PRICE may have retired from boxing but he boasts that he knocked out Anthony Joshua before beating Tyson Fury. The Brit boxer hung up his gloves in 2021 when he was 38 years old after an impressive career in the ring. AJ and Price were former training partners while they were at Team GB's Sheffield HQ. One session in 2011 in particular stands out as Price floored AJ before he became a two-time world champion. Opening up on the incident, Price told iD Boxing: "I just caught him with a big right hand and down he went. "He had to get helped up, type of thing, and ushered out the ring. Jake Paul says he's 'more skilful' than AJ and compares himself to Usyk "And it was no big deal to me…...

2+ hour, 46+ min ago (231+ words) UFC title holder IIia Topuria took a break from the sport in November to fight what he is calling "attempted extortion. Undefeated UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has explained his withdrawal from the UFC 324 title bout, alleging he is addressing an extortion attempt and will return to the cage at the appropriate time. "Over the past several weeks, I have made the difficult decision to temporarily step away from defending my title. This was not a decision I took lightly. However, when circumstances arise that threaten your personal integrity, your family, and your reputation, there comes a point when you must address them directly," Topuria said in a statement posted to Instagram on Monday. Topuria is not on the UFC 324 card. An interim lightweight championship bout between Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett headlines the January 24 event in Paradise, Nevada. The…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago (540+ words) Scroll down to see the list of confirmed rules JAKE PAUL is fighting Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster bout THIS FRIDAY in Miami " and it is not to be missed! The British two-time heavyweight champion takes on the YouTuber-turned-boxer in a highly controversial clash. Paul was set to fight lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis on November 14 but it was cancelled after a civil lawsuit was filed against him by his ex-girlfriend, alleging domestic abuse. With less than a month's notice until "Judgement Day', Joshua has stepped in to fight the Problem Child. Paul has gone into the ring 13 times as a professional and he has won 12 times. But those victories have come against the likes of Mike Tyson and Nate Diaz, who were both well past their prime by the time they fought Paul. Joseph Parker breaks silence after ex-world…...

3+ hour, 41+ min ago (227+ words) Thai fighter believes any potential future trilogy match against featherweight kickboxing world champion Superbon "would be such an entertaining fight" ONE featherweight Muay Thai world champion Tawanchai PK Saenchai has said his pursuit of featherweight kickboxing gold was back on track as he prepared to headline ONE Friday Fights 137 against Chinese stand-out fighter Liu Mengyang on December 19. Already regarded as one of the finest Muay Thai fighters of his generation, Tawanchai"s ambitions stretch further. The Thai star has made no secret of his desire to add a kickboxing title to his collection, a goal that has proved more demanding than expected. That journey suffered a major setback earlier this year when Tawanchai was stopped in shock fashion by Japanese striker Masaaki Noiri at ONE 172 in Tokyo for the interim featherweight kickboxing world title. Now, with Liu beating Noiri at…...

4+ hour, 11+ min ago (634+ words) Scroll down to see the confirmed fight rules SOCIAL media sensation Jake Paul will take on the face of British boxing Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster heavyweight bout " and the action unfolds THIS FRIDAY! The YouTuber-turned-boxer takes on the former two-time heavyweight champion in a clash that has the world talking. Paul, 28, was set to take on Gervonta Davis in November, but the fight was axed after allegations of abuse were made against the lightweight world champion. AJ, 36, accepted a lucrative offer to take his place in a fight that is NOT an exhibition. Joshua was last in action in September 2024 when he suffered a surprise knockout defeat to fellow Brit Daniel Dubois. Though Paul has been busy persistently calling out AJ " but many deemed it nothing but talk until the shock announcement in November. AJ and Paul's lifestyles and…...

4+ hour, 27+ min ago (282+ words) Former UFC star Alex Garcia, who competed for the promotion ten times from 2013 to 2018, has been swept up in a massive drug bust in Montreal, Quebec in Canada. In a French language press release issued on December 10 that flew under the radar initially, Garcia, real name Lenin Garcia Ciriaco, was among three men arrested in a multi-premises raid that saw the fighter and two co-conspirators nabbed for possession and distribution of drugs including heroin, cocaine, and GHB (commonly known as the date-rape drug). The value of the cocaine and heroin alone was estimated by Montreal Police to be approximately $2.3 million CAD. Over $300,000 in cash, three firearms, and two vehicles were also seized. Garcia, 38, faces charges of drug trafficking and receiving proceeds of crime. Victor Julio Sanchez Medrano, 45, faces those same charges, while Michele Laddaga, 49, faces drug trafficking and possession charges....