Regis Prograis was the most important man in the world to Team Haney. The former WBC super lightweight champ, depending on who you asked, was considered the best fighter at 140 pounds, and someone Devin Haney couldn’t take lightly. Prograis had the typical attributes of a rough night at the office. He’s big, physically strong, mentally tough, has fight changing ...
Tom Loeffler’s 360 Promotions has announced another fight for Saturday, January 27 event at the Commerce Casino, featuring an eight-round light heavyweight clash between undefeated fighters; Umar Dzambekov, (8-0, 5 KO’s) of Los Angeles and Curtis Millender, (3-0, 2 KOs), of Placentia CA. The January 27 event, broadcast globally on UFC Fight Pass, is headlined by the ten-round WBC Continental ...
Jaime Munguia had plenty to say about his plans for the upcoming year. Perhaps the loudest message he sent was his refusal to mention or chase after Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. It’s not that the unbeaten Tijuana native isn’t keen on a shot at the super middleweight championship versus his countryman. More so, Munguia has every intention to carve out his ...
ONE Championship’s mission to bring its live events to more audiences worldwide just took a significant step. The organization announced on Tuesday, December 12, that they have signed an exclusive TV deal with Europe’s largest sports broadcaster, Sky Sports, and it is set to lift off in January 2024. The deal will see Sky Sports air ONE Championship events across ...
Eddie Hearn Seeks to Sign Jaron Ennis: ‘You Need Someone Telling the World that This Kid Is Special’
Promoter Eddie Hearn says welterweight hotshot Jaron “Boots” Ennis could use a carny barker promulgating his talent to the masses. And the head of Matchroom Boxing believes he is the right man for that role. In an interview with The MMA Hour, Hearn said he has had discussions with the 147-pound titlist’s representatives about a promotional contract. “Just to his ...
There was nothing that was going to stand in the way of Mikaela Mayer’s next title shot. Another road trip and move up the scale is proof of the confidence exuded by the former unified junior lightweight titlist, who will next challenge two-division and reigning IBF welterweight titlist Natasha Jonas. Mayer will once again travel to jolly old England and ...
Malik Scott, head trainer of former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder, is hoping that the referee will keep a close eye on the safety of upcoming opponent Joseph Parker. Wilder is scheduled to face Parker on December 23 in Saudia Arabia, as part of the big 'Day of Reckoning' event. Parker, a former WBO world champion, has been the more active ...
Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade knew he was up against it. Moving up to the super middleweight division meant that he would be fighting against bigger and stronger men, nullifying some of his best attributes. It wasn’t ideal but Andrade (32-1, 19 KOs) felt as though he didn’t have much of a choice. During his days at both 154 and 160 ...
Leon Edwards was never a fan of Colby Covington getting the next shot at his title, and he wants to deliver a statement at UFC 296 to put Covington’s contendership to rest once and for all. Edwards will face Covington in the main event of UFC 296 on Saturday night as he puts his title on the line for the ...
Colby Covington may have his sights set on the UFC welterweight title currently held by Leon Edwards, but it seems he already has someone else in his crosshairs for 2024. Covington is looking to convert his third shot at the undisputed 170-pound title into a championship reign at welterweight, but regardless of the outcome of his main event bout with ...