Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson threw himself into the middle of a professional wrestling storyline on Wednesday night, brawling with Chris Jericho and his Inner Circle faction to close out an episode of All Elite Wrestling’s Dynamite television show. Tyson was flanked by a number of other combat […]
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Mike Tyson Offered $20 Million Payday for Bare-Knuckle Fight
The line of former fighters willing to get into the ring with Mike Tyson is increasing, as is the money. Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship reportedly offered the 53-year-old a $20 million contract for an exhibition bout. Tyson rejected a similar contract from the promotor, but the new one apparently offers […]
UFC Notebook: Overeem Comes Back to Beat Harris, White Considers Arizona for Next Card
Walt Harris nearly stopped Alistair Overeem in the first round of their fight on Saturday, but it was Overeem who came away with the victory in the main event of the UFC’s third Jacksonville show in eight nights. Overeem (46-18) finished the fight by pounding away at Harris with punches […]
PUBG Mobile: Miramar Survival Guide, Loot Map and Tips
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds revamped its second map, Miramar, with a recent update dubbed Miramar 2.0 by mobile users. After playing nonstop Miramar over the last week, we have plenty of insight and loot tips to share about the revised desert map on PUBG Mobile. Out of all of the various maps […]
Evander Holyfield Comeback Leads to Tyson Fight Rumors (Video)
Could we possibly see Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson III? A week after Tyson put up a video of himself training at 53-years-old, Holyfield posted a video of himself working out for a similar comeback. The 57-year-old, one-time heavyweight champion hasn’t been in a ring since 2011 when he knocked out Brian […]
Mike Tyson Training for Exhibition Comeback, $1 Million Offered
It’s not a full-scale comeback, not yet at least, but former boxer Mike Tyson definitely wants to return to the ring. The 53-year-old recently posted a video of himself working out with trainer Rafael Cordeiro. Cordeiro, whose specialty is mixed martial arts, told ESPN he was put in touch with […]
Ringside Physicians Say Combat Sports Can Resume with Proper Precautions
The Association of Ringside Physicians (ARP) now says that combat sports can resume safely during the COVID-19 pandemic, provided that organizers take all necessarily precautions to ensure the safety of everyone involved. That’s a reversal from the organization’s previous stance, which was that all combat sports events should be postponed […]
Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Discussing Potential Heavyweight Title Unification Fight
ESPN reported Thursday that heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are in talks for a potential unification bout that could take place somewhere in the Middle East. However, any such bout would have to work around existing agreements that would see both champions fight other opponents in the near […]
UFC Planning to Hold Three Cards Over Eight Days in Jacksonville, Starting with UFC 249
The UFC has announced plans to hold three shows in Florida over an eight-day period, starting with the delayed UFC 249 card on May 9. The UFC announced the May 9 card in an official statement released on the company’s website on Friday, while UFC president Dana White revealed the […]
PDC Home Tour: Professional Darts Players Competing in 32-Night Televised League
The world’s best darts players are competing from their own homes in the PDC Home Tour, a tournament that will take more than a month to complete. The Professional Darts Corporation event begins with a 32-night group stage, with the winners advancing to knockout rounds. World Champion Competing in First […]
Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder Trilogy Fight Moving to Fall Due to Coronavirus Pandemic
The third meeting between WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and former champion Deontay Wilder is moving from its planned July 18 date due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. While this is hardly the first delayed sporting event due to COVID-19-related concerns, the postponement is notable for an event that […]
Alvarez, Golovkin Agree to Terms on Third Fight This Fall
Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin have reached an agreement for a third fight between the two middleweights, one that could take place in September. The agreement, which was first reported by Lance Pugmire of The Athletic, would allow both boxers to fight once in the interim before the third […]
UFC Notebook: Flyweight Title Vacant After Figueiredo KO, Ortiz Gets Win Reinstated
Deiveson Figueiredo knocked out Joseph Benavidez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 169 on Saturday, a result that left the flyweight championship vacant. Figueiredo (18-1) wasn’t eligible to win the title after he failed to meet the 125-pound weight limit on Friday. Knockout Leaves Flyweight Division in Limbo […]
Mikey Garcia Looks for Second Chance to Prove Himself at Welterweight vs. Jessie Vargas
Mikey Garcia took the first defeat of his career when he moved up to welterweight last March. Now, he’s taking a second crack at the weight class on Saturday night when he takes on Jessie Vargas in Frisco, Texas. Garcia (39-1, 30 KOs) failed to win a single round when […]
Super Flyweight Champion Kal Yafai Faces Former Champ Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez in Texas
Boxing’s lower weight classes rarely attract the attention they deserve, but that might change this weekend, as the undefeated Kal Yafai will take on Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez in a clash between current and former super flyweight titlists. Yafai (26-0, 15 KOs) holds the WBA super flyweight title, while Gonzalez was […]
Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury Jockey for Favorite Status in Heavyweight Championship Rematch
WBC champion Deontay Wilder and lineal champion Tyson Fury will enter Saturday night’s heavyweight title fight at the MGM Grand Garden in Las Vegas about as evenly matched as any two fighters can be, at least in the eyes of oddsmakers. FanDuel Sportsbook lists Wilder as the -110 favorite, with […]
Manny Pacquiao Signs with Conor McGregor’s Management Firm, Fueling Talk of Crossover Fight
Paradigm Sports Management announced the signing of Manny Pacquiao on Tuesday, adding the champion boxer to a roster that already includes UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The signing amplified speculation that McGregor might head to the boxing ring again to face Pacquiao, a potential crossover fight that has been discussed recently. […]
Unusual Pairings: ‘Who Will Have More’ Betting Explained
One of the unique Super Bowl wagers offered at the Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook is “Who Will Have More?” The concept is simple: take a sport that isn’t football, and then make a proposition bet between that and something that will happen in the Super Bowl. For example, “Who Will […]
Jake Paul Scores First-Round TKO vs. AnEsonGib (Video)
YouTuber Jake Paul dominated fellow social media star AnEsonGib (Ali Eson Gib) in the boxing ring on Thursday night, knocking him down twice on the way to a first-round stoppage in Miami. The fight marked the professional debut for both Paul and AnEsonGib, each of whom had previously fought in […]
MMA Notebook: Cyborg Wins Bellator Title, Cormier Wants Miocic by Summer
Cris Cyborg scored a fourth-round TKO over Julia Budd in the main event of Bellator 238 to win the Bellator women’s featherweight title on Saturday. Cyborg became the first fighter to win titles in Bellator, Strikeforce, Invicta FC, and the UFC during their career. Cyborg Finds Her Place in Bellator […]