Author: Alex Dudley
Plans for the Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury unification fight could be impacted by the latest comments made by the promoter of Oleksandr Usyk. The promoter has revealed that Usyk hasn’t given consent to the two reigning world champions to press ahead with plans for their unification bout, and it looks likely that he will enforce the WBO mandatory tag that he earned with a victory of Derek Chisora last year. Persuading Usyk to pass up on his mandatory challenge is one of the many hurdles that are standing in the way of the potential huge fight, and the latest…
All eyes will be on Conor McGregor’s return to the UFC in a couple of weeks, as he fights in the octagon for the first time in 12 months against Dustin Poirier. However, there have constantly been questions about what will be next for the Irishman after that bout, as he revealed in the lead up to the event that he was interested in returning to boxing and facing off against multi-weight boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. The door for a potentially huge fight could have been left open, as the WBC president has now revealed what it would take for…
The WWE are building to one of the biggest shows of the year, as the Royal Rumble gets closer and closer. There was a huge match set last week, as it was revealed that Drew McIntyre would be defending his WWE Championship against the returning Goldberg in the main event. Fans are already hoping that the WWE have learned their lesson from the year prior when Goldberg defeated The Fiend in the build up to WrestleMania. However, there will be a more immediate challenge for McIntyre this evening, as he will square off against a foe that has become a…
There has been a lot made of Chris Eubank Jr throughout his career, and for good reason too. Eubank Jr is the son of two-weight world champion Chris Eubank Sr, and has looked to be destined for greatness since making his professional debut. Eubank Sr has often been in the corner of his son throughout his career, and would have likely played a huge role as Eubank Jr agreed to a deal with promoter Nisse Sauerland. But, what could be in store for the British champion this year after making the move? Boxing News: Eubank Jr Targeting World Title Eubank…
It is typically one of the most exciting weekends on the English soccer calendar, as the FA Cup third round gets underway. This year was no different, as the oldest cup competition in world sport created more memories that only the FA Cup can do. This weekends games saw a number of huge upsets, while it was the end of the round for one side in the eighth tier at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. All the main contenders got through, but there were no shortage of talking points across an action-packed weekend. Soccer News: Chorley Stun Derby, Leeds Hammered…
SmackDown already looks set to be an exciting show this evening, with two matches having already been announced. If there has been one thing that we have learned over recent months, then it is SmackDown is normally the show that delivers the best action in the ring, and that looks set to continue this evening with another unpredictable night of action set to unfold. But, what could we potentially see happen during the show tonight? WWE SmackDown: Owens/Reigns Fallout Last week’s SmackDown ended with one of the most exciting closing segments, as Roman Reigns threw Kevin Owens off the top…
UFC 259 is already being set up to be one of the biggest events of the year. The latest fight that has been added means that there will now be three titles on the line at the event. It was revealed this week that a deal between Petr Yan and Aljamain Sterling had been agreed, and there will be a bout for the bantamweight title taking place at the event. The fight joins light heavyweight and women’s featherweight title bouts that had previously been announced for the huge event that will take place in March. UFC News: Yan In Excellent…
The heavyweight division is stacked at present, which means that some of the fighters that are currently outside the title picture may be looking to take on other challenges in order to further their reputation. One fighter that has seen his reputation reach new heights over recent years has been Arslanbek Makhmudov. The Russian’s promoter has recently come out and said that his fighter is looking to challenge for the heavyweight title this year, but will be willing to listen to other offers should the current champions have huge fights of their own planned this year. Boxing News: Makhmudov Could…
The Royal Rumble is fast approaching, which means rumours surrounding the superstars that could return for the event are heating up. The event is known for creating moments, with superstars making huge returns during the 30-man match, and this year promises to be no different. There will be no fans in attendance for the event this year, but it isn’t likely that the WWE will be holding back on surprises because of that. WWE News: Brock Lesnar It is coming up to a year since we last saw Brock Lesnar, but he is one of the favourites in the betting…
Anthony Joshua has shocked the boxing world throughout his career, but not many people could have foreseen his latest comments. The reigning heavyweight champion has revealed that he is already planning the end of his career, and stated that he has just five years left inside the ring. The announcement would surprise fans, as many are already looking forward to the unification fight between Joshua and Fury that will happen later in the year. No official announcement has yet been made, but talks are reportedly ongoing and an agreement could be close. Boxing News: Joshua’s Career In The Limelight Joshua…