Undefeated heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) will put his No. 1 ranking on the line later tonight (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he squares off with young G…
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) will put his No. 1 ranking on the line later tonight (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he squares off with young German heavyweight champion Tom Schwarz (24-0, 16 KOs).
Considering Fury is coming off an incredible fight with Deontay Wilder, which ended in a draw this past December, tonight’s main event clash with Schwarz should attract even more interest than usual. After all, Fury is expected to rematch Wilder later this year so a loss to any fighter at this point would be crippling.
But when exactly can ESPN+ subscribers expect “Gypsy King” and Schwarz to step inside of the boxing ring for their main event fight?
Boxing is always tricky to time given the lengthy in-event promotions and introductions, but Fury and Schwarz should begin their respective walks to the ring sometime around 11:30 p.m. ET (subject to change so keep it tuned into Mania for any updates). That will be right after Sullivan Barrera steps up on short notice to challenge light heavyweight fighter Jesse Hart.
Make sure you don’t miss the action as Fury tries to solidify his ranking as boxing’s best heavyweight and create even more hype around his potential rematch with “Bronze Bomber.”
Chan Sung Jung, better known by his infamous moniker “Korean Zombie,” will make his return to the Octagon at UFC on ESPN+ 12 on June 22 live on ESPN+ from inside Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, when he takes on Br…
Chan Sung Jung, better known by his infamous moniker “Korean Zombie,” will make his return to the Octagon at UFC on ESPN+ 12 on June 22 live on ESPN+ from inside Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, when he takes on Brazilian contender Renato Moicano in an ultra-important featherweight main event.
Korean Zombie, 32, is coming off a masterful performance against highly-touted contender Yair Rodriguez back at UFC Denver this past November, Unfortunately, Rodriguez landed a last-second, no-look elbow that knocked the South Korean out cold (HIGHLIGHTS HERE). It was a disastrous ending for Korean Zombie in just his second fight back from a four-year absence.
In preparation for Zombie’s return to action, UFC has dug deep into the vault and released one of the best performances of the featherweight’s exciting career. The full fight video, which can be seen above, features Jung’s 2011 clash with Leonard Garcia. In a rematch from their first meeting under the WEC banner, Korean Zombie was able to get a hold of Garcia on the ground towards the end of the second round and transition into a rare twister submission attempt. Garcia couldn’t survive to the bell and Jung walked away with one of the most elusive finishes in UFC history.
Only time will tell if Korean Zombie is able to add Moicano to his list of finishes and regain momentum in the UFC’s stacked featherweight division.
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After Daniel Cormier meets Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight title rematch at UFC 241 this August in Anaheim, Calif., it may be the last time fight fans see “DC” compete inside of the Octagon.
Cormier, who defeated Miocic via knockout back at …
After Daniel Cormier meets Stipe Miocic in a heavyweight title rematch at UFC 241 this August in Anaheim, Calif., it may be the last time fight fans see “DC” compete inside of the Octagon.
Cormier, who defeated Miocic via knockout back at UFC 226 to claim the heavyweight crown and become a two-division champion, was expected to fight WWE superstar Brock Lesnar this year in an ultimate swan song. That bout, although an intriguing one, never came to fruition after Lesnar resigned with WWE and permanently put his UFC return on ice.
Instead, “DC” will run it back with Stipe, who has been waiting for his rematch for nearly a year. It’s a matchup that Cormier is happy to take but understands things could go a little different this time around.
“I think he’s going to be upset. I think he’s going to be little emotional,” said Cormier of Miocic in a recent interview with TMZ Sports (shown above). “I truly believe that he’s going to be a better version of himself. I don’t think for a second that he’s going to make the same mistakes that he did this time. I think it’s going to be a much more difficult fight.”
Despite his impending rematch with Miocic, Cormier still seems to be contemplating retirement from MMA. The now 40-year-old remains one of the best fighters in the world today, but he doesn’t know if he’ll have a future after UFC 241 comes to an end.
“You know I always said that I was going to fight until I turned 40, which would have been March at a card March 2nd, but I couldn’t make that one,” began Cormier when asked if the Miocic rematch would be his last UFC fight. “If I hold true to what I was saying then this would be the final one. I don’t anticipate fighting much past this. I just want to go out there and do my thing.”
Cormier can plan his retirement all he wants, but at the end of the day UFC president Dana White will do whatever he has to do to prolong “DC’s” career. That’s a good thing, though, considering Cormier is arguably the best he’s ever been as the current UFC heavyweight champion.
Many consider Tyson Fury to be the best heavyweight boxer in the world and rightfully so.
Fury, who returns to the ring later tonight (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, against Germ…
Many consider Tyson Fury to be the best heavyweight boxer in the world and rightfully so.
Fury, who returns to the ring later tonight (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, against German heavyweight Tom Schwarz, is one of the most puzzling strikers in all of boxing today. His ability to dissect opponents and keep them guessing with his awkward entries is second to none.
This was never more true when Fury met fellow undefeated heavyweight king Deontay Wilder last December. The two men went toe-to-toe in a classic 12-round heavyweight affair before drawing even on the scorecards. “Gypsy King” seemed to be getting the best of Wilder before a big knockdown by “Bronze Bomber” in the later rounds leveled the playing field.
Despite fighting Wilder to a draw, that fight brought Fury’s status as the best heavyweight in the world to a new level. Just ask UFC president and avid boxing enthusiast Dana White, who recently discussed Ring Magazine’s placement of Fury as the No. 1-ranked heavyweight in boxing.
“Yeah, I wouldn’t say that I disagree with that you know (ranking Tyson Fury as the top heavyweight),” White told BT Sport (shown above). “He looked great in the Wilder fight. Wilder crushed him with that shot he hit him with and he actually got back up which is crazy.
“When Wilder hits people they don’t get back up. He actually did. That Wilder-Tyson fight is a fun fight. Yeah, I’d say he, (Fury) is number one right now. It would be tough to not call him number one.”
Some might lean in the direction of Wilder, who currently holds an unscathed professional record of 41-0-1 (40 KOs) and coming off a first-round knockout of Dominic Breazeale, but it was the work of Fury during their December clash that seems to be sticking out the most.
White would go on to agree that Wilder should be No. 2 in front of Andy Ruiz Jr. and Anthony Joshua, but remained adamant that “Gypsy King” currently leads the pack.
Things could change later tonight, though, if Schwarz is able to pull off a huge upset as a +1000 underdog and hand Fury his first career loss. It’s a very unlikely scenario, but after Joshua’s TKO loss to Ruiz Jr. earlier this month anything seems possible right now.
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) will put his No. 1 ranking on the line later tonight (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he squares off with young G…
Undefeated heavyweight sensation Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) will put his No. 1 ranking on the line later tonight (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he squares off with young German heavyweight champion Tom Schwarz (24-0, 16 KOs).
Considering Fury is coming off an incredible fight with Deontay Wilder, which ended in a draw this past December, tonight’s main event clash with Schwarz should attract even more interest than usual. After all, Fury is expected to rematch Wilder later this year so a loss to any fighter at this point would be crippling.
But when exactly can ESPN+ subscribers expect “Gypsy King” and Schwarz to step inside of the boxing ring for their main event fight?
Boxing is always tricky to time given the lengthy in-event promotions and introductions, but Fury and Schwarz should begin their respective walks to the ring sometime around 11:00 p.m. ET (subject to change so keep it tuned into Mania for any updates). That will be right after Sullivan Barrera steps up on short notice to challenge light heavyweight fighter Jesse Hart.
Make sure you don’t miss the action as Fury tries to solidify his ranking as boxing’s best heavyweight and create even more hype around his potential rematch with “Bronze Bomber.”
One of the best heavyweight boxers in the world today will return to action this evening (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) steps back into the spotli…
One of the best heavyweight boxers in the world today will return to action this evening (Sat., June 15, 2019) live on ESPN+ from inside MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as Tyson Fury (27-0-1, 19 KOs) steps back into the spotlight for a main event clash with German heavyweight champion Tom Schwarz (24-0, 16 KOs).
Fury, who is more popular than ever after fighting undefeated heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder to a draw this past December, is set to earn some big bucks for his main event appearance tonight in “Sin City.” According to ESPN’s Dan Rafael, “Gypsy King” will bank a $1 million fight purse to put his name on the line against Schwarz, but is guaranteed $12.5 million overall through his deal with Top Rank Boxing/ESPN.
Schwarz, on the other hand, is expected to earn a $250,000 fight purse for his main event bid with a guarantee somewhere in the low seven figures. The 25-year-old German heavyweight will try to make this opportunity count as he’s currently a +1000 underdog opposite Fury. Schwarz will also be fighting on U.S. soil for the first time in his career so the odds are stacked against him.
Maybe, just maybe, the German youngster can channel his inner Andy Ruiz Jr. and turn Fury into Anthony Joshua of two weeks ago.
Check out below for the rest of the ‘Fury vs. Schwarz’ fight purses:
Tyson Fury $1 million (guarantee is $12.5 million) vs. Tom Schwarz $250K (guarantee is low seven figures)
Sullivan Barrera $125K vs. Jesse Hart $150K
Mikaela Mayer $20K vs. Lizbeth Crespo (Not available)
