Oscar Valdez has failed a VADA test ahead of his planned Sept. 10 fight against Robson Conceicao, with Mike Coppinger reporting that the WBC junior lightweight titlist tested positive for a diuretic. While diuretics are not steroids, they are familiar to the boxing world and to failed drug tests in the boxing world, as they
Undefeated Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez (42-0, 28 KOs) believes World Boxing Association (WBA) Super Light Heavyweight Champion Dmitry Bivol (18-0, 11 KOs) is being steered away by Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. He feels Hearn is preventing from challenging Bivol in a battle of undefeated, world-class fighters. “I know my team is pushing for this fight but we’ve
Posted on 08/31/2021 By: Hans Themistode Andy Ruiz Jr. has a long road back to the heavyweight title. The Mexican native shocked the world when he dethroned Anthony Joshua in June of 2019 and snagged the WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles. In doing so, Ruiz Jr. made history as he was the first fighter
6:55 PM ET Mike CoppingerESPN Oscar Valdez’s A-sample tested positive for phentermine, a central-nervous stimulant prohibited by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, multiple sources tell ESPN. Valdez is scheduled to defend his WBC 130-pound title against Robson Conceição on Sept. 10 in Tucson, Arizona, a Top Rank Boxing on ESPN+ main event. The WBC will hold
Mexican boxer Jeanette Zacarias Zapata is still fighting for her life, although her condition has reportedly improved since she was hospitalized Saturday night. The 18-year-old suffered life-threatening brain damage after getting knocked out by Marie-Pier Houle in a women’s welterweight contest at the IGA Stadium on Aug. 28 in Montreal on the undercard of the
Posted on 08/30/2021 By: Hans Themistode ATLANTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 17: Jake Paul celebrates after defeating Ben Askren in their cruiserweight bout during Triller Fight Club at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images for Triller) Although he faced several sticky moments, Jake Paul knew he had done
7:21 AM ET Jake Paul had the combat sports world buzzing after his latest victory on Sunday night. Paul defeated former UFC champion Tyron Woodley by split decision in Cleveland, moving to 4-0 as a professional boxer and raising his profile as a fighter once again. Paul, despite tweeting that he’s a “retired boxer” on
During this video interview with Fight Hype, boxing analyst and commentator Al Bernstein gives his breakdown on the big upcoming fight between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant. Bernstein says that although we’ve seen Plant improve over his past few fights, his level of opposition hasn’t exactly been awe-inspiring. Check out how Bernstein views this matchup
Promoter Eddie Hearn, who works with WBC lightweight champion Devin Haney, is trying to get his boxer the biggest fight possible. Among the names mentioned is undefeated boxer Rolando “Rolly” Romero and top rated contender Joseph ‘JoJo’ Diaz. However, Diaz is more keen on facing someone like rising Ryan Garcia in the fall. And they
Posted on 08/30/2021 By: Sean Crose Make no mistake about it, the atmosphere at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage Field House was electric. Jake Paul, the enfant terrible of contemporary boxing, was about to face former UFC star Tyron Woodley in front of a sold-out hometown crowd. Although he had a full record of 3-0, Paul had
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UFC Fight Pass subscribers will get to enjoy some Thursday night action next month when Hollywood Fight Nights rolls on with a 10-fight card on September 16th. In the main event, once-beaten super welterweight Serhii Bohachuk (19-1, 19 KO) continues down the comeback trail against Raphael Igbokwe (16-2, 7 KO). Bohachuk, who lost his unbeaten
Unbeaten prospect Tommy Fury, who is the younger brother of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, is taking aim at Youtube star turned boxer, Jake Paul. The two rivals were in action this past Sunday, as part of a Showtime Pay-Per-View card. Fury opened up the pay-per-view card with a four round decision over Anthony Taylor.
Posted on 08/30/2021 By: Hans Themistode Conor Benn is very much in the early stages of his career. But that doesn’t mean promoter Eddie Hearn isn’t already planning his future. The British born 147-pound prospect has dominated everyone placed in front of him. Like all young fighters, Benn is slowly receiving an uptick in his
Triller has released the music lineup for “Triller Fight Club: Legends II,” the September 11th entertainment extravaganza headlined by a boxing match between 48-year-old Oscar De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KO) and 44-year-old Vitor Belfort (26-14 MMA, 1-0 Boxing). The music portion will be hosted by Triller regular and part-owner Snoop Dogg. And, for anyone
CLEVELAND – Jake Paul is certain he already beat a tougher UFC fighter than Conor McGregor. There is no doubt, though, that McGregor is a bigger star than Tyron Woodley, which would make Paul-McGregor an even bigger event than the spectacle that did big business both at the gate and on pay-per-view Sunday night. McGregor
Posted on 08/29/2021 By: Sean Crose Anthony “Pretty Boy” Taylor brought his 0-1 record to the ring in Cleveland on Sunday night to kick off the Jake Paul – Tyron Woodley PPV card against the 6-0 Tommy Fury. The bout was a scheduled four round affair at a 180 lb catchweight. From the opening bell,