Las Vegas prepares for a boxing night like no other. On Saturday, September 13, Canelo Alvarez meets Terence Crawford at Allegiant Stadium. The weigh-in results confirmed both stars are ready for battle. Alvarez brings every belt to the ring Canelo Alvarez defends his undisputed super middleweight crown. He holds the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO titles. Terence Crawford, a former undisputed champion at two lower divisions, moves up two weight classes. Both fighters hit 167.5 pounds on the scale. Zuffa Boxing launches with stacked card The night marks the first Zuffa Boxing event under UFC boss Dana White and the…
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Just two nights remain before Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford clash in a highly anticipated undisputed super middleweight title fight. Fans and media are eager for this showdown, ranking it among boxing’s top pound-for-pound matchups. A final pre-fight press conference intensified the buzz and excitement surrounding the event. Countdown to the Ring The press conference represents one of the last opportunities for Alvarez and Crawford to speak before their fight on Saturday, September 13. Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada, will host the event, bringing together fans, media, and fighters. The atmosphere mixes tension and anticipation as both athletes prepare…
Paulo Costa will return to the Octagon for the second time this year. He will face Shara Magomedov in a middleweight co-main event at UFC Qatar. MMA journalist Laerte Viana reported the matchup, set for November 22 at ABHA Arena in Doha. On Wednesday, Costa, known as “The Eraser,” confirmed the fight on X. He accepted the promotion’s offer to face Magomedov and has since taunted “Bullet” repeatedly on social media. UFC Qatar Cards Promising Fights The event marks UFC’s debut in Qatar. Organizers have already assembled an impressive lineup of bouts. The card features a light heavyweight clash between…
Dana White’s Contender Series returned to Las Vegas with another night of explosive action. Since 2017, DWCS has launched many fighters into the UFC. Some went on to claim championships. The show acts as “the ultimate job interview.” Each week, five fighters compete over ten weeks to impress UFC President Dana White and secure a contract. Last year, 42 fighters earned UFC deals across ten events, slightly fewer than the 46 in 2023. Episode five of season nine saw five athletes seize the chance to step into the UFC spotlight. Carol Foro Impresses in Opening Fight Carol Foro kicked off…
France is entering a political crisis as Prime Minister François Bayrou prepares to resign following a lost confidence vote. His departure marks the third French prime minister in just one year, raising concerns over government stability. President Emmanuel Macron announced he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days. The new leader will face the immediate challenge of forming a government and negotiating a budget in a deeply divided parliament. On Monday night, roughly 11,000 people gathered at town halls across France to mark Bayrou’s exit. Protesters celebrated with “Bye bye Bayrou” farewell events, some using the gatherings…
MMA analyst Chael Sonnen refuses to join the debate over Islam Makhachev and Jack Della Maddalena’s striking skills. Later this year at UFC 322, Maddalena will defend his welterweight crown against lightweight champion Makhachev. Many predict a clash between Maddalena’s sharp standup and Makhachev’s dominance on the ground. Analysts frame striking as the decisive factor. Sonnen thinks otherwise. He recently argued that the fight won’t be settled by striking exchanges. The myth of better standup Sonnen dismissed comparisons about who lands cleaner or harder on the feet. “With four-ounce gloves, who cares who’s better?” he said. “Would you rather hit…
Turki Alalshikh told Terence Crawford on Saturday that he does not want him to retire. The appeal came ahead of Crawford’s showdown with Canelo Alvarez on September 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. A call to continue Many observers think the almost 38-year-old Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) will retire soon. They expect him to quit after challenging the undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs). Alalshikh holds another vision. He has poured millions into Crawford since last year. He positioned him to possibly become a three-time undisputed champion against the seasoned Canelo. With such commitment, Alalshikh does…
In front of his home crowd, Benoit Saint Denis delivered the biggest win of his MMA career. He dominated rising star Mauricio Ruffy in the UFC Paris co-main event. Fans and fighters immediately reacted, praising his clinical performance. Saint Denis Starts Fast Saint Denis pressured Ruffy from the opening bell, pushing him against the cage. The fight quickly moved to the ground. Within 60 seconds, Saint Denis secured full mount. He tried to take Ruffy’s back, but Ruffy resisted and returned to the feet. Saint Denis brought him back to the mat, controlling the action. An accidental low blow briefly…
Vitor Belfort will not face Wanderlei Silva in the highly anticipated boxing rematch. Belfort withdrew from the fight, originally set to headline the second Spaten Fight Night event. The first Spaten Fight Night featured a boxing clash between former UFC rivals Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen. Brazilian outlet Globo confirmed Belfort’s withdrawal, and ‘The Phenom’ addressed it himself. Belfort shared a video on Instagram saying medical professionals diagnosed him with a grade 3 concussion while training under Queensberry Rules. This injury forced him to step away from the September 27th card in São Paulo, Brazil. Silva Remains in the Spotlight…
Former champions Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather will face off in a high-profile exhibition match next year. CSI Sports and Fight Sports will organize the event, but date, location, broadcasters, and rules are not yet announced. Tyson, 59, held the undisputed heavyweight crown, while Mayweather, 48, retired undefeated after 50 fights, claiming titles across multiple weight classes. Tyson makes his comeback “This fight is something neither the world nor I ever expected. Boxing has entered a new unpredictable era, and this match proves it,” Tyson said. He returns after ending a 19-year retirement in November, losing controversially to Jake Paul.…