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10+ min ago (331+ words) Panaji: Prahlad Panda will take to the ring on Saturday night, knowing that many eyes will be pinned on him. The Goan boxer takes on the might of Vino. Panaji: Prahlad Panda will take to the ring on Saturday night, knowing that many eyes will be pinned on him The Goan boxer takes on the might of Vinod Vanteddu in the featherweight national title bout, the result of which could have a bearing on the future of professional boxing in Goa.I hope my journey inspires others to take to professional boxing," Panda told TOI on Wednesday Professional boxing is completely different to amateur boxing You need greater fitness and skills since the bouts last from four to 12 rounds The focus during training is on fitness and skill development."Panda is among the four Goan boxers who have made the…...

21+ min ago (353+ words) Caroline Dubois calls out rivals Terri Harper and Alycia Baumgardner before her debut fight for Most Valuable Promotions, and her first fight in the USA. Follow live text commentary on Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua from 03:00 GMT on Saturday, 20 December on the BBC Sport website and app. Dubois urges 'missing' rivals to 'find their pens' Video, 00:01:24Dubois urges 'missing' rivals to 'find their pens' Up Next. The woman who changed boxing's hijab rules Video, 00:02:15The woman who changed boxing's hijab rules Taylor & Serrano clash before headguard face-off. Video, 00:01:42Taylor & Serrano clash before headguard face-off How Serrano could dethrone 'warrior' Taylor. Video, 00:03:11How Serrano could dethrone 'warrior' Taylor AJ needs a dance class before trying to box - Paul. Video, 00:01:48AJ needs a dance class before trying to box - Paul Joshua not worried about 'integrity' of Paul fight. Video, 00:02:12Joshua not worried about 'integrity' of Paul fight What…...

41+ min ago (512+ words) Dec 17, 2025 | 1:13 PM EST Tony Ferguson found a new lease on life after the uneventful end to his legendary UFC career. The former interim lightweight champion defeated TikToker Salt Papi on his debut for Misfits Boxing, and it was truly an emotional moment for "El Cucuy. However, it appears that the decision to dive into boxing might have been taken because of one of his old coaches. When "El Cucuy entered the UFC scene, he came in through The Ultimate Fighter reality show under the tutelage of Brock Lesnar. The former NCAA, WWE, and UFC champion had a tremendous influence on Tony Ferguson, who still keeps in contact with the "Beast Incarnate, referring to him as "coach." It was a conversation with Lesnar that led to the next career move for the lightweight legend. "I had a conversation with Coach Brock....

45+ min ago (650+ words) Jake Paul is slick " in the boxing ring and outside of it. His ability to attract eyeballs makes him one of the biggest stars in sports, and one of the biggest attractions on Netflix. Wait, bigger than Stranger Things? It's closer than you may think, but more on that it in a bit. The Paul-Netflix hookup started like an old-fashioned romance, says Nakisa Bidarian, Paul's partner at MVP Promotions. "MVP was the first to court Netflix and get on the knee and propose, "Will you marry me?' And that was really the genesis of boxing coming to Netflix," Bidarian told Forbes in an exclusive interview. The streaming giant leaped into the squared circle when it aired Paul's match against the iconic Mike Tyson in November 2024 and drew a reported 108 million live global viewers, making it the most-streamed sporting event ever....

52+ min ago (767+ words) Check out the fight stats below JAKE PAUL says he has NO fear of Anthony Joshua " believing the "insecure" superstar will be exposed in front of the world. The incredibly brave or remarkably stupid YouTuber-turned-boxer already has the likes of Amir Khan fearing his LIFE is on the line against 6ft 6in giant AJ. But Paul has claimed to be sleeping soundly at night " armed with the belief he is a BETTER boxer than Britain's Olympic and heavyweight world champ. He said: "I feel super calm and I think the bigger the moment and the bigger the occasion, I just rise to it and I'm just prepared for these types of moments. So currently, not a ton of nerves, to be honest." "On paper, the cards are stacked against me, but really, in terms of boxing, I'm a better boxer than AJ,…...

54+ min ago (269+ words) Cain Velasquez is eligible for parole in February Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez could be home sooner than expected after his parole date was recently changed. Velasquez pled no-contest in October 2024 and was sentenced to five years in prison. The now 43-year-old retired fighter was granted time served after spending several months in jail before bail and then additional time on house arrest following his release. According to the California Incarcerated Records database, Velasquez is now eligible for parole as of February 2026. After he was first admitted, Velasquez's parole date was listed as March 2026 but prisoners can accrue time off a sentence for participating in rehabilitative programs. Velasquez is serving his sentence at the Correctional Training Facility, also known as Soledad State Prison in Soledad, Calif. While Velasquez is eligible for parole as of February, it doesn't mean he…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (368+ words) Tyron Woodley says training for Anderson Silva pushed him mentally back to his prime, reviving the focus and confidence he once had as a UFC champion. UFC legends Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva are set to clash on the main card of Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua on December 19 in Miami. Ahead of the fight, Woodley said preparing for Silva brought him back to the mindset he had during his days as a UFC champion. Woodley said he pushed himself harder than he has in years, training with the same intensity and pressure he felt during title camps. The matchup fired him up, gave him real motivation again, and reminded him how a dominant win can completely change the direction of a career. He said, "I started back training hard. Tried to push myself hard. Kinda like doing circuits like…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (238+ words) Dec 17, 2025 | 12:25 PM EST "Arman Tsarukyan steps on the scale and shows his current weight " 78.75 kg (173.5 lbs)" Championship Rounds posted a video of Tsarukyan weighing on X. Now, the prime lightweight contender actually crossed the welterweight limit with his latest weigh-in. So, he would need to cut 18.5 lbs of weight in 38 days in order to become a backup for the UFC 324 co-main event. Not impossible, but very tough. Especially for "Ahalkalakets" who Dana White claimed had cutting issues during UFC 311 headliner fight against Islam Makhachev. " Arman Tsarukyan says he wants to be the replacement fighter for Paddy Pimblett vs Justin Gaethje and WILL be there in Las Vegas for the fight " " ACD MMA (@acdmma_) December 16, 2025 So, whether Tsarukyan gets the opportunity, only time will reveal. Still, the discussion around whether he deserved the title shot remains the talk of MMA town, a heated…...

1+ hour, 43+ min ago (514+ words) Tony Ferguson has extended his career by switching his focus to boxing. On December 20, Ferguson will face Warren Spencer in the first defense of his undisputed Misfits Boxing middleweight title. A lot of fans were relieved to see him pick up a win on his debut in the promotion after how his run in the UFC ended. While many still believe that Ferguson should quit while he's ahead and ride off into the sunset on the back of a victory, he has no plans to slow down. He even chose to continue fighting after being told to consider retirement by one of the few people whose opinions he holds in high regard. Tony Ferguson may still have some UFC matchups in mind that he'd like to tick off before he calls time on his career but boxing is now his…...

1+ hour, 44+ min ago (115+ words) Max Dupris(Pierre T.F. Riggs) over Payson Sierra (Lakota Tech) (Fall 0:29) Max Dupris(Pierre T.F. Riggs) over Ayden Armell (Winnebago) (TF 17-2 2:14) Adrian Good Iron(Rapid City Central) overMax Dupris(Pierre T.F. Riggs) (Fall 3:50) Max Dupris(Pierre T.F. Riggs) overDayton Eagle Bull(Lakota Tech) (Dec 13-8) Varsity " Pierre 39 defeats Aberdeen Central 27 Pierre 56 Aberdeen 18 115: Avyn Waldo (ABCE) over Chevelle Brakke (PIE) (Fall 2:23) 130: Cameron Larson (PIE) over Ellie Muller (ABCE) (TF 16-1 2:23) 135: Katie Young (ABCE) over Peytynn Travers (PIE) (Fall 4:13) 140: Imani Pippens (ABCE) over Peytynn Travers (PIE) (Fall 1:45)...