3+ hour, 56+ min ago (452+ words) The UFC supremo's comments have been met with a strong response Dana White, president of the UFC, is under fire after claiming he was unaware of the upcoming boxing match betweenJake Paul and Anthony Joshua. His public dismissal of the bout has been labeled a "blatant lie" by Paul's camp, intensifying the drama surrounding a fight already shrouded in controversy. In a press appearance after UFC 322, White was directly asked if he had seen reports that Paul was set to fight Joshua on December 19 in Miami. "Did I see the fight being worked on for December19th in Miami? No," he responded. The response outraged Paul's promotional team. Nakisa Bidarian, co-founder of MVP Promotions, said bluntly that White's claim of ignorance was false. "To say he wasn't aware of [Paul vs. Joshua] is a blatant lie," Bidarian told Ariel Helwani. The allegation…...

20+ hour, 36+ min ago (152+ words) Isaac Johnson, a 31-year-old MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) fighter, died after collapsing during a fight at the 'Matador Fighter Challenge' at Cicero Stadium in Chicago, United States. NBC 5 Chicago reports that Johnson collapsed during his fight against Mario Aleksandrovski. An ambulance was called to the stadium to rush the fighter to hospital, but Johnson died a few hours later. One of the fighters in our event, Isaac Johnson, collapsed towards the end of his fight. At around 1:30 a.m. this morning I was informed that he did not survive Joe Goytia, promoter of the Matador Fighter Challenge, the event in which Johnson was participating, told Fox 5 Washington, D.C. that Johnson passed the mandatory physical examination before the fight. The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office scheduled an autopsy to determine the cause of Johnson's death. Cicero police are also conducting an investigation into the…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago (423+ words) The super-middleweight champion opened up about his turbulent upbringing and the redemption that drives him David Benavidez's journey in boxing has been defined as much by triumphs as by trials. Beneath the explosive power and undefeated aura lies a story shaped by a complicated relationship with his father and a period of substance abuse, experiences that have molded him into the fighter he is today. As he prepares for one of the toughest challenges of his career, a fight against Anthony Yarde, his past looms large in both caution and motivation. From the very beginning, Benavidez's father, Jose, played an overwhelming role in his life. He started training David at just three years old, subjecting him to grueling early-morning runs and relentless discipline. Yet the intensity of their bond eventually created distance. Years of living and training together led Benavidez…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (377+ words) He knows he will have to undergo surgery, but considers that it is not yet time to do so Fans have been paying attention to a detail that arouses their curiosity and they wonder what the story is behind it: Jack Della Maddalena's crooked nose. The observation of his nose gives rise to comments of all kinds. Some focus on vanity, because aesthetically "it doesn't look good". Others lean towards doubts about the risks he may face in his future fights with an injury of this magnitude. Some see it as a symbolic trait of what it means to be a good fighter. Ahead of the fight to defend his title against Makhachev, Della Maddalena himself has cleared up the doubts of those fans who are intrigued by his "crooked" nose. More than a vain issue, Della Maddalena is considering…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (281+ words) Daron Payne stole the spotlight for all the wrong reasons on Sunday. The Washington Commanders defensive tackle was ejected during a 44-22 beatdown by the Detroit Lions after throwing a right hook directly into Amon-Ra St. Brown's facemask early in the second quarter. The punch came moments after Jahmyr Gibbs punched in a 13-yard touchdown at Northwest Stadium. Officials flagged Payne for unsportsmanlike conduct and tossed him from the game, giving the Lions prime field position for a successful two-point conversion that stretched the lead to 22-3. The incident nearly overshadowed President Donald Trump's high-profile presence in the crowd. The president attended the matchup for a Veterans Celebration held at halftime - but Payne's meltdown quickly became the headline. It remains unclear what sparked the swing, but the frustration was obvious. Detroit scored on each of its first eight drives and cruised to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (103+ words) This week it was revealed that Gervonta Davis has been accused of several crimes by an ex-girlfriend, including assault and kidnapping. And all this, just two weeks before his exhi ... AJ is one of the names being considered if 'Tank' were to be sidelined following allegations from his ex-girlfriend Among the boxers who could replace Davis right now are Ryan Garcia, Edgar Berlanga and Anthony Joshua, with the latter being the most pedigreed of the three. AJ already held talks this year for a showdown against 'El Gallo' Paul and that possible fight was put on hold, but not ruled out....

4+ week, 15+ hour ago (428+ words) The unexpected incident generated a lot of disappointment among the fans Tom Aspinall's highly anticipated first defense of his UFC undisputed heavyweight title ended in total chaos and disappointment last Saturday at the Etihad Arena. In a competently packed stadium, Aspinall faced Ciryl Gane in the main event of UFC 321. However, the fight was declared a no-contest in the first round after Gane hit Aspinall in both eyes. The situation was quite critical, as on the one hand, the thousands of fans who paid to go and see this long-awaited fight ended up disappointed and very upset by what happened and also because Aspinall was left in a very difficult situation after the blow he received. Hours after the frustrating end, the British heavyweight took to YouTube to update fans on the extent of the injury, revealing an emergency hospital…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago (324+ words) Conor McGregor is once again in the eye of the storm. But this time, the Irish former UFC champion is in the spotlight due to his problems outside the octagon. The 37-year-old figh ... I've embarked on a spiritual journey Because of that, the world is in for a treat The competitive spark I once had in my heart is now a roaring flame," he told the media Two consecutive blows McGregor's message comes at one of the most difficult times in his professional and personal life In July, he lost the appeal in which he sought to overturn a civil rape conviction The Irish court upheld the ruling that he must pay 250,000 euros, plus legal costs, to the victim, Nikita Hand A ruling that marked a turning point in the Dubliner's career, who also faces an 18-month suspension for violating…...