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Buakaw is Back: Buakaw vs. Kouzi at the Japan Martial Arts Expo Booked for October 19

Buakaw is Back: Buakaw vs. Kouzi at the Japan Martial Arts Expo Booked for October 19 The iconic Buakaw Banchamek is set to return to the ring on October 19th for a boxing match against…

The iconic Buakaw Banchamek is set to return to the ring on October 19th for a boxing match against Japanese veteran fighter Kouzi. This bout will be part of the Japan Martial Arts Expo, taking place at Yokohama BUNTAI. The match will feature a format of three rounds, each lasting three minutes as a boxing match

Japan Martial Arts Expo

Event Details:

Date: Saturday, October 19th
Doors Open: 12:30 PM
Match Start Time: 2:00 PM

The Japan Martial Arts Expo vows a day of martial arts action, including demonstrations, performances from top fighters, and opportunities to explore the latest gear and innovations in martial arts. Notably, part of the event’s proceeds will support earthquake recovery efforts in the Noto peninsula.

Buakaw Banchamek

Thailand’s Buakaw has an impressive record of 284 fights and 243 victories and will be competing in a boxing format rather than his traditional style. He is a veteran of Kickboxing and Muay Thai, best known for his tournament victories in K-1 MAX.

Buakaw Banchamek has been keeping active in his late age competing in K-1 tournaments, bare-knuckle fighting, Muay Thai, and other events. He was looking to box Manny Pacquiao in an exhibition match but the fight was cancelled.

Throughout his lengthy career, Buakaw has faced the very best in multiple generations of kickboxers. He has met athletes such as Andy Souwer, Nieky Holzken, John Wayne Parr, Masato, and Giorgio Petrosyan, among many others.

Kouzi

Retired Japanese kickboxer Kouzi gained prominence in the bantamweight division as he holds career highs such as the ISKA World Lightweight title and notable matches against fighters like Tenshin Nasukawa, Takeru Segawa and Taiga. Kouzi announced his retirement from professional competition in April 2023 after a series of fights, including a comeback victory that earned him “Comeback of the Year” honors. He was most active in the late 2010s and competed in RIZIN and K-1, plus several others.

Tyson Fury Promises to Go All-In Against Oleksandr Usyk: ‘Not Going for Points, I’m Gonna Knock Him Out’

Tyson Fury is taking a ‘no holds barred’ approach to his upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. Fury…

Tyson Fury is taking a ‘no holds barred’ approach to his upcoming heavyweight boxing rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury and Usyk will clash in one of the biggest boxing fights of the year on December 21 in Riyadh. Usyk defeated Fury in their previous clash in May by split decision, retaining his heavyweight titles and winning the WBC belt.

After suffering his first professional loss, Fury is out for revenge against Usyk when they meet again in the ring. He’s also intending to leave it out of the judges’ hands and earn the rematch victory on his terms.

Fury is targeting his first boxing finish since knocking out Derek Chisora in Dec. 2022.

Tyson Fury embracing the challenger role for Oleksandr Usyk rematch

In a recent interview with Paul Dempsey, Fury shared his newly-found mindset for the Usyk rematch.

“I’m gonna go in there with destroy mode,” Fury declared. “Last time I went to box him, I was being cautious… Anybody can get caught as we have seen in a lot of these heavyweight fights. But this time I’m not going for a points decision. I’m gonna knock that motherfu**er out.” (h/t SportsKeeda)

Fury details the chip on his shoulder as he prepares to rematch Usyk.

“For the first time in years, I’m going in there as a challenger, not a champion,” Fury explained. “And I believe that I’m better as a challenger, always, because I’ve got that goal of achieving something and it’s giving me a fire underneath.”

Fury isn’t a stranger to rematches inside the boxing ring. After a split draw against Deontay Wilder in 2018, he earned back-to-back TKO/KO victories to decide the trilogy.

Before the loss to Usyk, Fury defeated former UFC heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou in 2023. Fury’s defeat earlier this year snapped a 35-fight unbeaten streak in his professional boxing career.

Fury is out for blood against Usyk. While Fury is known as a defensive boxing genius, don’t be surprised if he takes an aggressive approach to his attempt at vengeance.

MMA or Boxing? Francis Ngannou Claims MMA Fighters Hit Harder – but it’s not quite so simple

Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian heavyweight who currently holds the UFC lineal world title, claims that MMA fighters hit harder…

Francis Ngannou, the Cameroonian heavyweight who currently holds the UFC lineal world title, claims that MMA fighters hit harder than boxers. Ngannou has competed at the highest levels of both MMA and boxing but explains that it’s not quite as simple as saying one is over the other.

Francis Ngannou

Cameroon’s Francis Ngannou has had an incredible life journey. He started working in sand mines as a child to pay for his schooling and support his family. Later, he left home and crossed the continent of Africa only to spend months in a camp in Morocco. Later, he was arrested and was homeless in Paris, France.

Just a few years after that, he would become the UFC heavyweight world champion, earning the title by stunning knockout, and even defending this crown. Due to contract disputes with UFC brass, Ngannou vacated his title and walked away from the organization.

Francis Ngannou lands in top 10 WBC rankings amid calls for title fight rematch with Tyson Fury — Mandatory Credit: Justin Setterfield

Against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou took on the best of the best in the world of heavyweight boxing. He also signed with the PFL and will fight the towering Brazilian knockout artist, and champion, Renan Ferreira on October 19 at the PFL Battle of the Giants.

Who Hits Harder? MMA or Boxing?

Speaking in an interview with Piers Morgan, Francis Ngannou explained which athletes hit harder, MMA fighters or boxers? He answered:

“I would say MMA [fighters]. It depends on the punch, it depends on how. But remember, MMA fight is like 4oz glove. Sometimes you get hit, not by the gloves, but by the knuckles. So, the sensation is different even if the punch isn’t very hard, the sensation is very different because it’s like bone to bone.”

The heavyweight fighter added that he will continue to compete in both boxing and MMA in the future. Ngannou said:

“You can be sure I’m not done here. It wasn’t my day. He was way better than me today. It sucks but it’s the game. We all know that.” [Ht Mirror]

Vitor Belfort: Jake Paul, Mike Tyson Didn’t Want To Risk Career Fighting Me

November 15 sees Mike Tyson return to the ring to face Jake Paul in what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about fights of the year. Given the stature that both men bring to the table, getting the opportunity to share the ring with either of them is a huge opportunity for other […]

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November 15 sees Mike Tyson return to the ring to face Jake Paul in what will undoubtedly be one of the most talked about fights of the year.

Given the stature that both men bring to the table, getting the opportunity to share the ring with either of them is a huge opportunity for other fighters.

One man that wants a piece of that action is MMA legend Vitor Belfort.

After retiring from competing in the UFC back in 2018, Belfort has made the move over to boxing where he has had several bouts since. But despite being 47 years old, he believes that big name opponents still aren’t willing to fight him.

Vitor Belfort Says That He Wants Either Paul Or Tyson But It Probably Won’t Happen

The Brazilian legend has won both of his boxing contests since hanging up the MMA gloves, beating Evander Holyfield in an exhibition and fellow former UFC fighter Ronaldo “Jacare” Souza.

In a recent interview with Inside Fighting, he claimed that though he would be open to the idea of stepping in against Paul or Tyson, it’s not likely to happen.

It makes sense on his end but Belfort doesn’t believe that either man is willing to risk fighting him because of their own legacies.

“I would love to do it but both guys didn’t want to fight me for sure but I would love to fight the winner. I just wish they can have a great fight but they don’t have the courage to bring that fight [to me]. I think that would be a great fight to put together but I think none of them wanted to risk their – how they can call – career or their legacy.

“I’m in a stage of my life where for me to step up and fight someone, has to make sense for me, for the fans. I think the fans would love to see that but at the end of the day, Jake Paul fights who he wants to fight. He’s making the decision and I mean we’ll see what will be but I mean I can promise you, I think that fight is not going to happen.”

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Judge Rejects Jake Paul’s Motion to Dismiss in $100M Bribery Defamation Lawsuit

YouTuber and Boxer Jake Paul has found himself in hot water over a bribery defamation lawsuit going down in…

YouTuber and Boxer Jake Paul has found himself in hot water over a bribery defamation lawsuit going down in the courts. Mike Tyson isn’t the only opponent ‘The Problem Child’ needs to worry about.

Jake Paul is Being Sued

Jake Paul is being sued over defamation by Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing over bribing a judge named Glenn Feldman to favor certain fighters in major boxing matches. Paul claimed that Hearn bribed Feldman to produce biased scorecards in fights involving Amanda Serrano vs. Katie Taylor and Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk, where Serrano and Joshua both lost on points.

Jake Paul and Amanda Serrano

In September 2022, Serrano became the first athlete to sign with Paul’s promotional company, Most Valuable Promotions, which aimed to elevate women’s boxing and ensure fairer treatment for female fighters. He was impressed by her performance and recognized her potential to draw attention to women’s boxing, which had been historically under-promoted.

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 04282022

Matchroom Boxing

Matchroom Boxing asked Paul to publicly retract his statement. When Paul refused, they filed a defamation lawsuit seeking over $100 million in damages. Glenn Feldman, the accused judge, joined the lawsuit as a co-plaintiff.

Most recently, a judge denied Paul’s attempt to have the case dismissed, meaning the lawsuit will proceed. The next legal step is a pre-trial conference on October 16, 2024, although Paul is not expected to attend.

Jake Paul will meet heavyweight legend Mike Tyson in a blockbuster boxing match on November 15 which will stream on Netflix. Afterward, sometime in 2025, ‘The Problem Child’ will make his MMA debut in the PFL. Paul has made a name for himself in the boxing world by defeating former UFC fighters such as Aderson Silva, Mike Perry, Ben Askren, and Tyron Woodley, among others.

Conor McGregor Predicts Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson Winner: “No one gives a f* about him.”

The Notorious’ Conor Mcgregor offered his thoughts on the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match during an…

The Notorious’ Conor Mcgregor offered his thoughts on the upcoming Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson boxing match during an odd live stream.

Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Jake Paul is set to face Mike Tyson in an anticipated boxing match on November 15, 2024, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This bout is a clash between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-professional boxer and the legendary 57-year-old former heavyweight champion.

Originally scheduled for July 20, the fight was postponed due to Tyson suffering from a medical issue. The event will be streamed globally on Netflix, making it their entry into the world of sports streaming. The match will consist of eight rounds of two minutes. Both fighters will wear 14-ounce gloves, which are heavier than standard boxing gloves. Despite being labeled as an exhibition initially, both fighters have confirmed that knockouts will be allowed, adding an element of seriousness to the encounter.

Jake Paul

Jake Paul has made a name for himself in the boxing world defeating various UFC castoffs such as Ben Askren, Nate Diaz, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva, among others. Most recently, he is coming off a victory over BKFC and UFC athlete ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry.

Mike Tyson

‘Iron’ Mike Tyson is one of the greatest heavyweight boxers in history having collected the status of undisputed during his run. But, the US-born athlete has not been active for nearly 20 years and is now almost in his sixties. But, fans hold out hope that the heavyweight slugger can score a KO win against Jake Paul when they meet as Tyson exceeded expectations when he defeated Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition match a few years earlier.

Conor McGregor on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson

Former two-division UFC world champion Conor McGregor offered his feelings towards the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match during a live stream with Duelbits. The Irish-born McGregor lit up and drank some booze on this stream.

Conor McGregor confirms 2025 return to UFC: 'I would like it to be against Michael Chandler'

When asked about Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, McGregor said:

“Thoughts on Tyson-Jake Paul? I actually have Tyson’s marijuana. I’m going to show love to Mike Tyson… This is Mike Tyson kush straight from his farm, I had someone go out and grab it for us. Mike Tyson, this is your stock.

“I don’t give a b****ks. They’re wearing 14oz gloves and it’s two-minute rounds, is it? Who gives a b*****ks? I hope Mike rattles the little dope, no one gives a f**k about him. How is that even in the f**king Dallas stadium?” [Ht Middleeasy]

The next fight for Conor McGregor has long been in discussions but not confirmed. The UFC fighter has two more fights left on his UFC contract and is looking to fight out both in 2025 then is considering walking away from the organization.