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Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury, becomes undisputed champ
Oleksandr Usyk downed Tyson Fury by split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday to become the undisputed heavyweight champion. ,Usyk (22-0-0, 14 KOs) had two judges on his side, earning scores of 114-113 and 115-112, while Fury (34-1-1, 24 KOs) won over the other judge, 114-113. ,With the vi...
Derrick Lewis whoops it up after stopping Rodrigo Nascimento
Derrick Lewis stopped Rodrigo Nascimento 49 seconds into the third round of their UFC Fight Night heavyweight match in St. Louis on Saturday night....
Stipe Miocic wants Jon Jones fight over everything else
Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic counts a third crown as important — but not quite as important as fighting legendary Jon "Bones" Jones....
UFC Fight Night: Derrick Lewis popular favorite vs. Rodrigo Nascimento
UFC's return to St. Louis for the first time since 2018 on Saturday includes six fights on the main card, headlined by a showdown between heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis and 15th-ranked Rodrigo Nascimento....
Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for Nandrolone; Ostarine question remains
Lab results confirmed that Ryan Garcia did not have Nandrolone in his system prior to his fight against Devin Haney on April 20, but he still could be on the hook for another banned substance, Ostarine, boxing insider Dan Rafael reported Wednesday. ,Garcia provided a urine sample on April 19, which ...
Report: Ryan Garcia cleared for Nandrolone; Ostarine question remains
Lab results confirmed that Ryan Garcia did not have Nandrolone in his system prior to his fight against Devin Haney on April 20, but he still could be on the hook for another banned substance, Ostarine, boxing insider Dan Rafael reported Wednesday....
Sportsbooks anticipate heavy interest in Paul-Tyson
Sportsbooks are anticipating a flood of action before Jake Paul and Mike Tyson step into the ring for their sanctioned bout on July 20.,Paul (9-1, eight knockouts), the YouTube star-turned-boxer, will face the former heavyweight champion Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) in Arlington, Texas. The fight will...
Sportsbooks anticipate heavy interest in Paul-Tyson
Sportsbooks are anticipating a flood of action before Jake Paul and Mike Tyson step into the ring for their sanctioned bout on July 20....
Ryan Garcia requests second sample tested after failed drug test
Boxer Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20, has formally requested that a B-sample be analyzed, according to an ESPN report Tuesday.,He faced a Saturday deadline to make the request after the Voluntary Anti-Doping As...
Ryan Garcia requests second sample tested after failed drug test
Boxer Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for the banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20, has formally requested that a B-sample be analyzed, according to an ESPN report Tuesday....
Free agent Jose Aldo eyes title fight after statement win
Free agent Jose Aldo wants to keep fighting and is looking for a title shot after a big win Saturday at UFC 301....
Alexandre Pantoja defends flyweight title at UFC 301
Alexandre Pantoja kept his flyweight belt on Saturday night, beating Steve Erceg by unanimous decision in the main-event bout at UFC 301 in Rio de Janeiro....
Jake Paul: Mike Tyson wanted their fight sanctioned
Jake Paul is telling the world that he agreed to Mike Tyson's request for their bout to be sanctioned.,And as such, the eight-round boxing match between Paul and Tyson on July 20 at Arlington, Texas, officially will be conducted as a professional fight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regula...
Jake Paul: Mike Tyson wanted their fight sanctioned
Jake Paul is telling the world that he agreed to Mike Tyson's request for their bout to be sanctioned....
UFC 301 Preview: Alexandre Pantoja favored in main event
UFC 301 will feature a title fight between 125-pound champion Alexandre Pantoja and flyweight contender Steve Erceg at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday....
William Gomis (illness) pulled from UFC 301
William Gomis was pulled from his scheduled fight against Jean Silva at UFC 301 after being helped out of the weigh-ins by security....
Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report
Golden Boy Promotions issued a statement in support of its fighter Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20.,If found to be in violation, Garcia could face a suspension, fines and sanctions resulting in having the victory ta...
Golden Boy Promotions defends Ryan Garcia in wake of banned substance report
Golden Boy Promotions issued a statement in support of its fighter Ryan Garcia, who reportedly tested positive for banned substance Ostarine prior to defeating Devin Haney on April 20....
Volkanovski: Holloway can make Topuria fight 'look easy'
A matchup between UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria and BMF champion Max Holloway has not been set, but Alexander Volkanovski — who has fought both — believes Topuria wouldn't retain his title if the fight comes to fruition....
Alex Perez-Tagir Ulanbekov back on for June 15
The previously scheduled fight between Alex Perez and Tagir Ulanbekov has been rebooked for UFC Fight Night on June 15, according to multiple reports....