Khabib Nurmagomedov joins Islam Makhachev’s training camp ahead of UFC 302 title fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov joins Islam Makhachev's training camp ahead of UFC 302 title fightOctagon icon Khabib Nurmagomedov is back in the gym and training alongside his protege. On Saturday, June 1, reigning…

Khabib Nurmagomedov joins Islam Makhachev's training camp ahead of UFC 302 title fight

Octagon icon Khabib Nurmagomedov is back in the gym and training alongside his protege.

On Saturday, June 1, reigning lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev will put his title on the line against division fan favorite Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 main event.

Islam Makhachev and Khabib

As the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ prepares for a third defense of his 155-pound crown, much of the focus on the fight has surrounded Makhachev’s mentor and UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.

After reports surfaced claiming that Nurmagomedov owes a fat stack of cash to the Russian Federal Tax Service, rumors ran rampant that ‘The Eagle’ was considering a return to the Octagon in search of a 30th career win. Fuel was added to that fire when it was revealed that the former lightweight champ had joined Makhachev in New Jersey for the final two weeks of his protege’s fight camp.

“Just landed,” Nurmagomedov wrote on Instagram.

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Don’t expect to see Khabib Nurmagomedov strap on the four-ounce gloves again

Before you get too excited, don’t expect Nurmagomedov to jump back into the Octagon anytime soon, or ever for that matter. After a recent round of rumors regarding his return made headlines, longtime coach Javier Mendez shut down any possibility of Nurmagomedov fighting again on an episode of his podcast.

“I’m just letting you guys know that, you know, stop all this nonsense [on the internet] regarding Khabib [coming back to the UFC] and me and him training. There’s been no such thing happening. We’re not discussing training. We never have. Khabib is still devoted to what he said [about not fighting again]. He’s devoted his time to his family. He’s not working people’s corners. He’s not gonna ever fight. To my knowledge, it has never been spoken about.”

Mendez appears pretty confident that Nurmagomedov’s days of fighting are 100% over, but as they say in MMA, anything is possible.

Islam Makhachev and Khabib

It’s uncertain if ‘The Eagle’ will be in Makhachev’s corner inside the Prudential Center in Newark come fight night. If Nurmagomdeov does make the walk with Makhachev, it will be the first time since UFC 280 when Makhachev won the vacant title with a second-round submission victory over Charles Oliveira.

Islam Makhachev and Khabib

Khabib Nurmagomedov joins Islam Makhachev’s training camp ahead of UFC 302 title fight

Khabib Nurmagomedov joins Islam Makhachev's training camp ahead of UFC 302 title fightOctagon icon Khabib Nurmagomedov is back in the gym and training alongside his protege. On Saturday, June 1, reigning…

Khabib Nurmagomedov joins Islam Makhachev's training camp ahead of UFC 302 title fight

Octagon icon Khabib Nurmagomedov is back in the gym and training alongside his protege.

On Saturday, June 1, reigning lightweight world champion Islam Makhachev will put his title on the line against division fan favorite Dustin Poirier in the UFC 302 main event.

Islam Makhachev and Khabib

As the ‘Dagestani Destroyer’ prepares for a third defense of his 155-pound crown, much of the focus on the fight has surrounded Makhachev’s mentor and UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov.

After reports surfaced claiming that Nurmagomedov owes a fat stack of cash to the Russian Federal Tax Service, rumors ran rampant that ‘The Eagle’ was considering a return to the Octagon in search of a 30th career win. Fuel was added to that fire when it was revealed that the former lightweight champ had joined Makhachev in New Jersey for the final two weeks of his protege’s fight camp.

“Just landed,” Nurmagomedov wrote on Instagram.

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Don’t expect to see Khabib Nurmagomedov strap on the four-ounce gloves again

Before you get too excited, don’t expect Nurmagomedov to jump back into the Octagon anytime soon, or ever for that matter. After a recent round of rumors regarding his return made headlines, longtime coach Javier Mendez shut down any possibility of Nurmagomedov fighting again on an episode of his podcast.

“I’m just letting you guys know that, you know, stop all this nonsense [on the internet] regarding Khabib [coming back to the UFC] and me and him training. There’s been no such thing happening. We’re not discussing training. We never have. Khabib is still devoted to what he said [about not fighting again]. He’s devoted his time to his family. He’s not working people’s corners. He’s not gonna ever fight. To my knowledge, it has never been spoken about.”

Mendez appears pretty confident that Nurmagomedov’s days of fighting are 100% over, but as they say in MMA, anything is possible.

Islam Makhachev and Khabib

It’s uncertain if ‘The Eagle’ will be in Makhachev’s corner inside the Prudential Center in Newark come fight night. If Nurmagomdeov does make the walk with Makhachev, it will be the first time since UFC 280 when Makhachev won the vacant title with a second-round submission victory over Charles Oliveira.

Islam Makhachev and Khabib

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury amid calls for ‘Tall ask’ rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after loss

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematchConor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight After years and years of…

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematch

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight

After years and years of talking, boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion was crowned. Usyk produced a phenomenal performance, overcoming some mid-fight adversity to defeated Fury, almost stopping ‘The Gypsy King’ in the ninth round.

Following the decision Fury did state that he believed he had done enough to win the fight. 

“I believe I won that fight. I think he won a few of those rounds but I won the majority of them,” Tyson Fury said. “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury in undisputed title fight

Usyk is the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years and the first in the four-belt era. Usyk also captured the undisputed title at cruiserweight. 

Fury has a rematch clause in his contract and will likely activate it and will fight Usyk in October of this year. This should give him enough time to full recover and get a solid camp under his belt before heading into another clash. 

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Always in and around big fights, McGregor took ton social media to give his take on the monumental event. The Irishman commended Usyk for his effort and expressed his content with the current state of boxing. 

Oleksandr Usyk delivers emotional tribute to his late father following epic win over Tyson Fury: 'I know he's here'

“A mad hiding! What next, who knows.”Usyk is incredible. He has beat both soundly,” McGregor said.

“Whatever moves towards Tyson AJ I am for. If Fury wishes to go a second try at the wheel, AJ had two attempts so why not. Tall ask. Not impossible also. If not, AJ Usyk III last hoorah, and then win lose or draw go Tyson AJ”: “What a time to be alive thank you to the fighting gods and to God.”

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McGregor has appeared to be flirting with the idea of being involved in Saudi Arabia’s blossoming, and very well-paying boxing scene. 

Who wins in the rematch, Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk?

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury amid calls for ‘Tall ask’ rematch with Oleksandr Usyk after loss

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematchConor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight After years and years of…

Conor McGregor issues warning to Tyson Fury about tall task to beat Oleksandr Usyk in title rematch

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury Vs. Oleksandr Usyk’s thrilling undisputed heavyweight title fight

After years and years of talking, boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion was crowned. Usyk produced a phenomenal performance, overcoming some mid-fight adversity to defeated Fury, almost stopping ‘The Gypsy King’ in the ninth round.

Following the decision Fury did state that he believed he had done enough to win the fight. 

“I believe I won that fight. I think he won a few of those rounds but I won the majority of them,” Tyson Fury said. “His country is at war, so people are siding with the country at war. Make no mistake, I won that fight in my opinion.”

Oleksandr Usyk earns hard fought split decision win over Tyson Fury in undisputed title fight

Usyk is the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 25 years and the first in the four-belt era. Usyk also captured the undisputed title at cruiserweight. 

Fury has a rematch clause in his contract and will likely activate it and will fight Usyk in October of this year. This should give him enough time to full recover and get a solid camp under his belt before heading into another clash. 

Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk

Always in and around big fights, McGregor took ton social media to give his take on the monumental event. The Irishman commended Usyk for his effort and expressed his content with the current state of boxing. 

Oleksandr Usyk delivers emotional tribute to his late father following epic win over Tyson Fury: 'I know he's here'

“A mad hiding! What next, who knows.”Usyk is incredible. He has beat both soundly,” McGregor said.

“Whatever moves towards Tyson AJ I am for. If Fury wishes to go a second try at the wheel, AJ had two attempts so why not. Tall ask. Not impossible also. If not, AJ Usyk III last hoorah, and then win lose or draw go Tyson AJ”: “What a time to be alive thank you to the fighting gods and to God.”

Usyk

McGregor has appeared to be flirting with the idea of being involved in Saudi Arabia’s blossoming, and very well-paying boxing scene. 

Who wins in the rematch, Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk?

Inhaler? Cross? What Did Usyk Use In His Corner?

Some people will reach for any excuse they can find when their favorite fighter loses, which is probably why a large collection of boxing fans are claiming that Oleksandr Usyk used an illegal inhaler during his title fight win o…



Some people will reach for any excuse they can find when their favorite fighter loses, which is probably why a large collection of boxing fans are claiming that Oleksandr Usyk used an illegal inhaler during his title fight win over Tyson Fury on Saturday night.

It turned out to be his cross.

This weekend was a massive opportunity for both Usyk and Fury to claim all four major heavyweight belts and become the first undisputed champion in over 25 years. That’s a big deal, which is why Saudi billionaires paid a hefty price to host the Ring of Fire main event. Luckily for all involved, the 12-round affair didn’t disappoint for one second.

Usyk had to take a beating to the body and head in the middle rounds, but he recovered nicely in the later frames and ended up nearly ending the fight in the ninth. He clobbered Fury — who was stumbling around the ring like a drunk dancer — and scored a huge knockdown that ultimately won him the fight on the official scorecards.

But did Usyk use an inhaler prior to Round 8 to gain an unfair advantage?

At first look, fight fans did seem to capture Usyk putting something to his mouth in his corner after the seventh round concluded. Naysayers and Usyk-doubters immediately claimed it was an inhaler, which is illegal and could have disqualified the Ukrainian champion (just ask Greg Hardy). Fortunately, smarter heads prevailed and the video was slowed down to show Usyk kissing his cross. It seems silly, but this type of stuff is what causes rumors to start.

Check out the video footage below and let us know if you see anything out of the ordinary:

Another video shows Usyk asking for his crucifix. See below:

For complete Fury vs. Usyk results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.

‘One Good Round Doesn’t Win A Fight’

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Tyson Fury isn’t the only one who thinks he won.
Fury suffered his first professional loss yesterday (Sat., May 18, 2024) as Oleksandr Usyk scored a split-decision win from inside Kin…


Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Ring Of Fire - Fight Night
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Tyson Fury isn’t the only one who thinks he won.

Fury suffered his first professional loss yesterday (Sat., May 18, 2024) as Oleksandr Usyk scored a split-decision win from inside Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (watch highlights). Usyk is now the undisputed Heavyweight champion.

Minutes after the fight, WBA Lightweight champion Gervonta Davis took to Twitter to slam the decision.

In a now-deleted tweet, Davis wrote, “One good rd doesn’t win a fight.’

Davis is talking about the eighth round when Usyk rocked Fury badly and scored a huge knockdown (check it out here). While the boxing match was close, the Ukrainian fighter won seven of the rounds on two judges’ scorecards. So sorry, “Tank,” your assessment is wrong.

Davis is set to return to action on June 15 against Frank Martin for his WBA Lightweight title.

A past opponent of Davis, Ryan Garcia, also thought Fury beat Usyk.

Garcia was ringside for the fight and caught up with Fight Hub TV immediately after the fight.

“I thought Fury pulled it through, but Usyk is a hell of a fighter,” Garcia said. “I don’t think [Usyk] was better than I thought; I didn’t think he could handle that much of a big guy. For sure, [Fury] will be there in the rematch.”

“King” tested positive for the banned performance-enhancing drug (PED), Ostarine, after his huge upset win over Devin Haney and is currently waiting for the results of his B-sample to clear his name.

For complete Fury vs. Usyk results, coverage, and highlights click HERE.