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boxing9 days ago•20 min saved

Fury and Joshua hold first face-off in London ahead of December Cardiff bout

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua held their first joint press conference in London on September 30, confirming their heavyweight fight for December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The event marked the end of a months-long promotional dispute, though the atmosphere was notably calm compared to expectations. UFC CEO Dana White, who had been involved in a public feud with promoter Eddie Hearn, did not attend the event. Both fighters are on two-fight winning streaks following recent losses, with Fury having knocked out Mariusz Wach and Joshua defeating Kristian Prenga in July.

via MMA Fighting|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #dana-white

sports9 days ago•1 min saved

Dana White skips Fury-Joshua launch, citing Vegas obligations amid promotional dispute

UFC chief Dana White will not attend the London press conference for the upcoming Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua bout, stating he was in Las Vegas for his Contender Series. While the fight remains confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff, tensions persist between White and promoter Eddie Hearn over promotional rights, with White dismissing the conflict as an ego-driven issue.

via Bloody Elbow|

#boxing #eddie-hearn #heavyweight

mma12 days ago•21 min saved

Josh Davis Ends Jacob Tanner’s Debut in Under 10 Seconds at FAC 36

Josh Davis secured a dominant victory in his amateur heavyweight debut at FAC 36 in Independence, Missouri, by knocking out Jacob Tanner in under 10 seconds. The fight ended immediately after Davis landed a running right hand that sent Tanner face-first into the cage wall. This result extends Davis's undefeated amateur record to 3-0, while Tanner, who had no prior sanctioned competition, suffered his first professional loss.

via mmafighting.com|

#fac-36 #heavyweight #jacob-tanner

boxing12 days ago•3 min saved

Fisher Survives Grueling 10-Round Battle to Win Zuffa Boxing Debut

British heavyweight Johnny Fisher won his first fight under the Zuffa Boxing banner via majority decision against Belgian Michael Pirotton at London's Copper Box Arena. The 10-round bout was close, with Fisher appearing tired late but landing a final-round shot that secured the victory. Fisher improved to 15-1, while Pirotton fell to 12-3.

via BBC|

#boxing #copper-box-arena #heavyweight

sports14 days ago•1 min saved

Fury vs. Joshua Locked for December 11 in Cardiff Amid Promoter Feud

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally fight on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, ending a decade of stalled negotiations. The bout will stream globally on Netflix, but a dispute over Dana White's promotional role remains unresolved.

via Bloody Elbow|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #heavyweight

sports15 days ago•5 min saved

Fury vs. Joshua confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff after decade-long saga

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will finally fight on December 11 at Cardiff's Principality Stadium, ending a 15-year negotiation saga. The all-British heavyweight bout will be broadcast globally on Netflix, with the main event scheduled for the early hours of Saturday to accommodate US audiences. The fight is for the WBA 'super' heavyweight title, which was vacated by Oleksandr Usyk. A press conference is set for September 30 in London.

via BBC|

#anthony-joshua #boxing #cardiff

sports18 days ago•2 min saved

Blaydes warns Steveson’s UFC climb still has a long way to go after 12-second KO loss

Curtis Blaydes insisted fans stop talking about a fight with Gable Steveson after Steveson’s first MMA setback at UFC 331, where Sean Sharaf knocked him out in 12 seconds. Blaydes, ranked No. 7, says Steveson still has a long way to go before challenging ranked heavyweights, despite early hype and even lofty predictions from Jon Jones.

via bloodyelbow.com|

#curtis-blaydes #gable-steveson #heavyweight

sports19 days ago•2 min saved

Steveson KO at UFC 331 Sparks Hope for Legendary Comeback

Gable Steveson was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, a shocking setback that his management says won’t derail his path to a legendary career, noting that even all-time greats endured early losses and suggesting a strong comeback ahead.

via MMA Junkie|

#gable-steveson #heavyweight #mma

mma19 days ago•2 min saved

Underdog Sharaf Stuns Steveson with 12-Second KO at UFC 331

Gable Steveson was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf on UFC 331, dropping Steveson to 1-1 in the UFC. Sharaf, who entered the bout 0-2 in the promotion, delivered a stunning upset with a short left hook that marked one of the fastest finishes in UFC history, highlighting Steveson’s need for further development as he chases a fast return to a title run.

via Bleacher Report|

#gable-steveson #heavyweight #knockout

sports19 days ago•2 min saved

Gane Still Interim, Not Undisputed UFC Heavyweight Champion Yet

Ciryl Gane remains the interim UFC heavyweight champion rather than undisputed after Tom Aspinall vacated the belt due to a reinjured eye. Dana White said Gane isn’t the undisputed champ yet and will have to fight for the unification title, with a potential bout to crown the champion to be announced soon; Aspinall’s return date is unclear.

via MMA Fighting|

#ciryl-gane #dana-white #heavyweight

sports20 days ago•2 min saved

Gane must earn undisputed crown after Aspinall vacates heavyweight belt

Dana White says Ciryl Gane remains interim heavyweight champion after Tom Aspinall vacates the title due to an eye injury; Gane will have to fight again (not automatically undisputed), with a next bout to be announced soon to crown the heavyweight champion.

via MMA Junkie|

#ciryl-gane #heavyweight #mma

sports24 days ago•4 min saved

Aspinall vacates heavyweight crown, leaving UFC’s top tier in limbo

Tom Aspinall’s decision to vacate the UFC heavyweight title after eye-injury setbacks creates division-wide uncertainty. Ciryl Gane could be promoted if he stays at the top, while Alex Pereira’s rematch ambitions add another layer of complexity; the UFC is weighing options, including potential title paths for rising contenders like Gable Steveson or Josh Hokit, but no concrete plan has been announced.

via MMA Fighting|

#aspinall #gane #heavyweight

sports24 days ago•3 min saved

Jones Fires Back After Aspinall Vacates UFC Heavyweight Title

Jon Jones reacted to Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing eye injuries, quoting posts that criticized Aspinall and adding his own reactions, including “my sentiments exactly” and “Dude, you are on fire.” He also joined in on a take suggesting Aspinall never deserved the belt, while Jones remains in the UFC testing pool since retirement and could return if offered a three-fight deal as the heavyweight title situation remains unsettled.

via Bloody Elbow|

#heavyweight #jon-jones #mma

sports24 days ago•7 min saved

Aspinall vacates, heavyweight title picture in flux as Gane rises

Tom Aspinall vacated the UFC heavyweight title due to ongoing eye injuries, clearing the path for Ciryl Gane to move from interim to undisputed champion and leaving the division in a state of uncertainty after Ngannou’s exit and Jones’ heavyweight move. The piece traces how the belt has shuffled in this era, notes Gane’s repeated attempts at undisputed gold, and surveys a crowded top tier—Volkov, Pavlovich, Hokit, Cortes-Acosta, Blaydes, Kuniev, Petrino, Spivac and Delija—with newcomers like Valter Walker and Gable Steveson also in view, underscoring that the next title shot is wide open.

via CBS Sports|

#alexander-volkov #ciryl-gane #heavyweight

sports24 days ago•2 min saved

Gane Reacts to Aspinall Vacating Title with 'Can't Wait'

Ciryl Gane reacted to Tom Aspinall vacating the UFC heavyweight title with a confident 'Can’t wait,' as Aspinall’s eye injury forced him out and left the division's next champion undecided, with Josh Hokit and Alex Pereira among potential contenders for Gane’s first undisputed defense.

via Bloody Elbow|

#ciryl-gane #heavyweight #sports