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UFC 1 veteran, former professional boxer Art Jimmerson dies aged 61 family confirms

UFC 1 veteran former professional boxer Art Jimmerson dies aged 61 family confirms Former professional boxer and UFC 1 feature, Art Jimmerson have passed away this Wednesday evening aged 61 years old,…

Former professional boxer and UFC 1 feature, Art Jimmerson have passed away this Wednesday evening aged 61 years old, as confirmed by the St. Louis fighter’s daughter.

Jimmerson, a former mixed martial arts fighter and professional boxer across three separate weight classes, featured at UFC 1 back in 1993, representing the sport of boxing in a fight against Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu maestro, Royce Gracie.

Forced into a early opening round submission loss to Gracie – the first submission in the history of the organization, Jimmerson, who famously sported a single boxing glove on his jabbing orthodox left hand, was taken down before submitting to mount at the promotion’s inaugural event in Denver, Colorado.

UFC 1 feature Art Jimmerson sadly passes away aged 61

Going on to coach several fighters at a UFC GYM in Torrance, California – Jimmerson’s passing was confirmed this evening by his daughter, as per a report from ESPN.

Ah man. RIP to Art Jimmerson, who fought at UFC 1. https://t.co/Yq8KiI90XQ

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) May 9, 2024

“Dear Friends and Family,” Christian Jimmerson posted on Facebook. “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Art Jimmerson. Art was known for his love of God, family, and boxing. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. A funeral service to celebrate Art’s life will be announced. We are grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. Please keep Art and his family in your thoughts and prayers.”

Art Jimmerson UFC 167 — Mandatory Credit: Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC

Boasting a 33-17 professional boxing record, Jimmerson’s most recent fight came back in 2002, losing via second round TKO to Rydell Booker in Virginia.

In 1983, Jimmerson, a native of Missouri, won the Golden Gloves National middleweight championship.

What’s your fondest memory of Art Jimmerson’s fighting career?

Ex-Boxing champion Heather Hardy hints at retirement from combat sports after ‘Taking too much brain damage’

Former boxing world champion, Heather Hardy has indicated she is likely finished from competing in combat sports, citing the…

Former boxing world champion, Heather Hardy has indicated she is likely finished from competing in combat sports, citing the effects on her health as a result of taking “too much brain damage” over the course of her career.

Hardy, 42, a former WBO featherweight world champion in professional boxing, has been sidelined since he one-sided unanimous decision defeat to Puerto Rico favorite, Amanda Serrano back in August of last year, in her unsuccessful pursuit of world titles.

Heather Hardy Boxing 2 — Mandatory Credit: Sarah Stier

An alum of Bellator MMA to boot, Hardy had competed four times under the promotion’s banner, most recently dropping a TKO stoppage defeat against Taylor Turner back in 2019.

And signing with the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship), Hardy was scheduled to headline BKFC 61 this weekend in a bantamweight clash with flyweight champion, Christine Ferea, however, has withdrawn from the pairing.

Heather Hardy reveals battle with “brain damage” amid combat sports career

Furthermore, on social media this week, Brooklyn native, Hardy revealed she was dealing with the health effects of “taking too much brain damage” – indicating that her lengthy tenure in combat sports was likely over.

“My fight for May 11 is off,” Heather Hardy posted on her official Instagram account. “After my fight last summer with Amanda, my vision remained blurred for a few days. I went for an MRI and to get my eyes checked while I was still in TX and it was diagnosed the after-effects of a concussion. 6-8 months I should be fine. So basically I needed a fight, and it never got better.”

“My daughter is in college. Everyone thinks I made millions in my career but I didn’t, I went paycheck to paycheck keeping that kid in the best neighborhood so she could go to the best schools. And I needed to take the fight, so long story short a month into training for Christine and everything got worse with my sight.”

“I was down to 123 pounds because I couldn’t eat, I wasn’t sleeping I was so weak. I hadn’t told anyone how bad it was, not my boyfriend, not my coaches. I thought I could make it through the ten-minute fight, but after a very light sparring session I couldn’t see shit for two days. I didn’t eat or sleep Friday to Monday, and I knew I was too weak to do this shit. After finally seeing a doctor, he said I’ve had too many concussions.”

“When you have a concussion, a piece of your brain dies and you never get it back. Imagine that? In ten years I’ve had too much brain damage. I can’t get any more or else I won’t be able to see. No running, no jogging, no jumping rope, and no getting hit in the head. So I said the thing ya know what that means.”

Boasting a 24-3(1) professional boxing record, over the course of her career, Hardy had turned in notable victories over the likes of Shelly Vincent, Calista Silgado, and Taynna Cardoso to name a few.

What are your thoughts on Heather Hardy’s decision to likely end her combat sports career?

Report – Canelo Alvarez targeted to meet Terence Crawford in huge December clash: ‘It will be a big fight’

As per multiple reports this Monday evening, fresh off his decision win over Jaime Munguia over the course of…

As per multiple reports this Monday evening, fresh off his decision win over Jaime Munguia over the course of the weekend, super middleweight kingpin, Canelo Alvarez is being lined up to take on current welterweight gold holder, Terence Crawford – potentially as soon as December of this year.

Canelo, the current super middleweight champion, extended his winning run to four straight fights over the course of the weekend in Las Vegas, turning in a unanimous decision win over compatriot, Munguia, dropping the Mexican star en route to his judging success.

Canelo Alvarez set to fight Jaime Munguia in championship clash on May 4. in Las Vegas

And as for Crawford, the welterweight slicklest has been sidelined since he improved to 40-0 as a professional back in July of last year with an emphatic ninth round knockout win over Errol Spence Jr.

Canelo Alvarez targeted to meet Terence Crawford in December blockbuster

According to reports tonight, however, Saudi Arabian adviser, Turki Alalshikh is currently targeting a fight between Canelo and Crawford – with the hope of brokering a clash between the duo as soon as December.

“Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford is being potentially eyed for December/January by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh,” Boxing reporter, Michael Benson posted on X. “”I’m working to deliver (Canelo Alvarez), but it will be a big fight (for Terence Crawford). I’ll discuss the names with him,” Alalshikh stated.

Linked with a potential showdown against Arizona striker, David Benavidez both before and in the immediate aftermath of his clash against Munguia, Canelo appears on a collision course with Crawford should the above-mentioned, Alalshikh manage to strike a deal between the two.

Racking up his fourth consecutive defence of middleweight spoils, Jalisco favorite, Canelo had turned in a trio of victories over Gennady Golovkin, John Ryder, and Jermell Charlo before his decision win over Munguia in ‘Sin City’.

Who wins in a potential fight: Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford?

Report – Canelo Alvarez targeted to meet Terence Crawford in huge December clash: ‘It will be a big fight’

As per multiple reports this Monday evening, fresh off his decision win over Jaime Munguia over the course of…

Canelo Alvarez targeted to meet Terence Crawford in December blockbuster

Who wins in a potential fight: Canelo Alvarez or Terence Crawford?

Ryan Garcia claims he will ‘Quit boxing’ if recent PED use accusations are true: ‘I would never cheat’

Ryan Garcia is holding firm to the pretense that he did not knowingly cheat ahead of his fight with…

Ryan Garcia is holding firm to the pretense that he did not knowingly cheat ahead of his fight with Devin Haney in April, despite what a failed drug test might insinuate.

The circumstances surrounding the fight were already controversial due to Garcia missing weight ahead of the event, but they turned rather spectacular as Garcia went on to deliver a brutal beatdown of Haney on his way to a decision victory.

Ryan Garcia knocks down Devin Haney three times, scores majority decision win - Haney vs. Garcia Highlights

Less than a month after the fight, it was reported that Garcia had failed not one but two drug tests for a banned performance-enhancing substance called Ostarine. According to Ryan Garcia, though, he never took steroids and has passionately denied the allegations.

Ryan Garcia tells Jake Paul that he will ‘quit boxing’ on Instagram live

Speaking to fellow boxer and social media celebrity Jake Paul on Instagram Live, Garcia spoke about these allegations and kept claiming that he was innocent.

“Ryan, if you did do it, then that’s really f*cked up,” Paul said (H/T MMA Fighting). “I’m going to be pissed off at you as a friend, that’s f*cked up.”

“If I did it, which I know damn well I didn’t, I would quit boxing,” Garcia replied. “I didn’t do it. That’s crazy… God is watching me at all times. I’m not going to do something to cheat people. I could have hurt him. I could have killed him. Why the f*ck would I do that? It’s so stupid, I’m not going to do it. Deadass, I would never cheat.”

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The fight was of epic magnitude for Ryan Garcia, who had the chance to capture his first-ever world title against Haney. However, this opportunity would be denied due to his weight miss on the scales. Now, even the win itself is of question, as obviously, the usage of PEDs would invalidate this impressive victory.

What do you make of these recent events in the boxing world?