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VIDEO: Oleksandr Usyk & Tyson Fury Have Tense 10-Minute Staredown Ahead Of Boxing Rematch

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury seem to be laser-focused ahead of their upcoming rematch. Both boxing superstars are set to reignite their rivalry this Saturday at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where “The Cat” will put his WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles on the line against Fury. The pair first squared off […]

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury seem to be laser-focused ahead of their upcoming rematch.

Both boxing superstars are set to reignite their rivalry this Saturday at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where “The Cat” will put his WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles on the line against Fury.

The pair first squared off in May when Usyk emerged victorious after a grueling split decision. With this win, the unbeaten Ukrainian cemented his status as the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era since Lennox Lewis achieved the feat in 1999, while also handing “The Gypsy King” his first professional setback.

As their eagerly awaited showdown approaches this weekend, Usyk and Fury took the stage for their final press conference on Thursday. The atmosphere was electric as the two engaged in a brief yet fiery exchange on the microphone.

The intensity only escalated during the faceoff that followed, as the two rivals stared each other down for over 10 minutes. Tensions ran so high that officials had to step in and separate them just as they began trading insults.

Following their May fight, “The Cat” was forced to give up his undisputed status when he had to vacate the IBF title, which was subsequently passed on to his former rival Daniel Dubois.

Usyk holds a flawless professional record of 22-0, with 14 wins by knockout. Meanwhile, Fury boasts a near-perfect 34-1-1 record, with 24 of his victories coming by knockout.

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Conor McGregor Vows To KO ‘Sloppy Novice’ Logan Paul In UFC vs. WWE Battle

Conor McGregor appears to be all in on his potential boxing match with WWE superstar Logan Paul. “The Notorious” recently claimed on X that he is working towards a return to the ring to face off with Paul in India with his long awaited return to the UFC falling slightly down the priority pecking order. […]

Paul recently made his WWE comeback at the Raw on Netflix Kickoff event where he announced that he will be stepping back into the pro wrestling world when Raw debuts on Netflix on January 6. During his speech, he even threw a reference to McGregor in there by stealing one of the Irishman’s most iconic lines.

As for McGregor, the former UFC champ-champ has been incredibly active on social media over the past few days. It has been a massively significant month for him in general following the verdict of his civil court case where McGregor was found guilty of sexual assault.

In his latest post regarding his combat sports return, he referenced Paul’s boxing ability and the fact that both men are under contract with TKO Group which some have suggested will make this fight easier to pull off. As for his potential opponent, Paul’s last outing inside the boxing ring was a disqualification victory over McGregor’s former teammate, Dillon Danis.

Despite his lack of combat sports experience, the WWE athlete opened as the betting favorite for a contest with “The Notorious”. Accompanied by lots of hashtags, McGregor had this to say on the fight.

“TKO Group! UFC vs WWE. There is levels to this, a big sloppy novice is going to find out! TKO KING TITLE #BiggestGenerator #KingofNumbers #Streams #PPV I hold every record and I am coming back to KO this novice and rack in more numbers for the company. #StockMarketIndia #MyHighestPayPacketYet #Thanksforthecheese“

Former Boxing World Champion Amir Khan Explains Why Francis Ngannou Would Beat Deontay Wilder

Following his return to MMA at PFL’s Battle of the Giants in October, there has been a lot of conversation regarding what will be next for Francis Ngannou. His first-round finish over Renan Ferreira doesn’t leave a whole lot of interesting matchups for him in MMA but he does have the option of going back […]

Ngannou has boxed twice since departing the UFC in January of 2023 and though he is without a win on his pro record, a lot of fans thought that he should have got his hand raised against Tyson Fury back in October last year. One name that has consistently been mentioned in connection with the former UFC heavyweight champion is Deontay Wilder.

“The Bronze Bomber” is still one of the biggest names in the heavyweight division but following his recent form, he would seemingly be a better opponent for Ngannou than the likes of Fury and Anthony Joshua. Wilder has not looked the same in his latest outings and losses against Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker and though it looked like he might retire, the knockout artist appears to be gearing up for one more.

In a recent interview with The Sports Daily, former world champion turned analyst Amir Khan said that he would pick Ngannou to win that fight if he does get booked to face Wilder next time out. Based on his back-to-back losses, Khan isn’t sure whether Wilder has the same hunger anymore and getting in the ring with Ngannou is a dangerous prospect to begin with.

“Wilder’s last fight was really bad. You always look at the last fight and Wilder is done to be honest with you. I like Wilder but Ngannou has the power to hurt him.

“Ngannou is not the best boxer but he put on a good fight against Fury and got knocked out against AJ. Ngannou is going to win that fight. Unless Wilder comes in as a different fighter with that fire in his belly.”

Boxing Legend Manny Pacquiao Thrilled to Meet Towering Kickboxing Giantess “Very Tall!”

In an exciting moment for combat sports fans, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao recently met the towering Belarusian kickboxer Katarina…

In an exciting moment for combat sports fans, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao recently met the towering Belarusian kickboxer Katarina Kavaleva, and it was clear that the two were thrilled to connect.

Manny Pacquiao excited to meet Tall Woman Katarina Kavaleva

During their meeting, Pacquiao greeted Kavaleva with an enthusiastic wave, clearly excited to meet the towering world kickboxing champion. The two shared a light-hearted moment when Kavaleva took a selfie with the Filipino boxing legend, and in turn, Pacquiao asked to snap a photo on his phone. Throughout the encounter, Manny Pacquiao was beaming, his happiness unmistakable as he spent time with the giantess of the kickboxing world.

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Katarina Kavaleva stands at an impressive 6’5″ and weighs around 220 pounds, is well-known for her strength and success in the kickboxing ring. Last year, she gained attention for her viral video lifting UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili with ease. She is a fitness model and a former heavyweight kickboxing champion.

Meanwhile, Pacquiao, a Filipino icon, is nearly a full foot shorter and almost 100 lbs smaller. He is celebrated for his record-breaking achievements in the boxing world, having claimed world titles in eight different weight classes. His legendary career and personality have made him one of the most beloved figures in sports history. In retirement, he has kept busy competing in various exhibition matches including a bout in RIZIN.

The meeting sparked a flurry of excitement among fans who were thrilled to see these two athletes meet.

Logan Paul Fans Flames Of Boxing Talk By Using Classic Conor McGregor Quote While Announcing WWE Return

Though nothing has been confirmed as of yet, there has been a lot of talk over the past few days regarding a potential boxing match between Conor McGregor and Logan Paul. “The Notorious” sparked the conversation out of nowhere by claiming on X that he is already in preliminary talks over a clash with Paul […]

After recently claiming that he was retired from the WWE, Paul appeared at the Raw on Netflix Kickoff event last night where he announced that he will be switching brands in order to appear on the first episode of Raw that will take place on Netflix on January 6. During his speech, he threw out a tease which made reference to McGregor and one of his most memorable moments on the mic.

Paul has not competed in a boxing ring since his win over McGregor’s former teammate, Dillon Danis. That fight took place in October of 2023 where Paul won the fight via disqualification after convincingly beating the former MMA fighter from start to finish.

He then returned to WWE where following his speech at last night’s event, it looks like he’ll be a big part of the promotion’s plans for 2025. Speaking about his intentions going forward and the reaction from the crowd, Paul used a particular saying that has long been associated with a certain Irishman.

After stopping Diego Brandão in Dublin 10 years ago, McGregor delivered an instantly iconic phrase that galvanized the Irish fans inside the 3Arena. Paul used his time on the mic to seemingly pay homage to the man that could be his next opponent in the boxing ring.

“If you have something I want, I’m gonna take it…’Logan Paul’s a bully’. Yeah! I am the bully! And the WWE is my playground!” Paul said. “So look, I’m not here to take part, I’m here to take over. Your approval means nothing to me. Whether you love me or hate me, I don’t care, because you’re still watching.”

Albanian Boxing Star Florian Marku Arrested in Germany Over Weapons Warrant

Albanian professional boxer Florian Marku has risen to prominence in recent years but now faces serious legal challenges. Born…

Albanian professional boxer Florian Marku has risen to prominence in recent years but now faces serious legal challenges. Born on September 29, 1992, Marku transitioned from a background in kickboxing and MMA to professional boxing, making his debut at age 26 on December 1, 2018. Since then, he has compiled a record of 13 wins (8 by knockout), 1 loss, and 1 draw.

Florian Marku

Albania’s Florian Marku’s career highlights include winning the IBF International welterweight title in September 2021 after defeating Maxim Prodan. However, his momentum was halted on March 31, 2024, when he suffered his first professional loss to Chris Kongo via unanimous decision.

On December 18, 2024, Marku was arrested in Germany on an outstanding warrant issued by Greek authorities. The warrant stems from a prior incident in Thessaloniki involving weapons and injuries, for which Marku had been sentenced to seven years in prison by Greek courts. Greek authorities issued a 7-year prison sentence for an incident in Thessaloniki involving weapons and injuries.

This is not Marku’s first legal issue. He previously served time in prisons in Greece and Austria, with accounts describing solitary confinement and personal reflection during his incarceration.

Marku was reportedly in Germany for personal reasons on December 9 when he was apprehended. The arrest has raised questions about his boxing future and shocked the combat sports community, where he had been regarded as one of Albania’s top athletes. Previously he had competed in MMA and Kickboxing but found success in professional boxing.