Box-Olympic champion Lin Yuting will take the gender test required by World Boxing before the Liverpool World Championship. Her coach, Tseng Tzuchiang, confirmed the decision to AFP. Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faced a gender debate at the Paris Olympics. The suspended IBA excluded them from the 2023 World Championship over alleged testosterone test failures. The IOC allowed both athletes to compete in Paris, recognizing the gender listed in their passports. World Boxing Introduces Compulsory Screening World Boxing confirmed the mandatory test for all female competitors two weeks before the World Championship. The federation stated the rule ensures safety…
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World Boxing will require mandatory gender tests for all female boxers just weeks before the World Championship. Olympic champion Imane Khelif (26) now faces pressure due to the new requirement. The decision sparks heated debate over fairness, equality, and participation rights. Mandatory Tests for Female Boxers All female boxers competing from September 4 to 14 in Liverpool must complete the test. World Boxing states the rule ensures safety and creates equal competition between men and women. Athletes over 18 must undergo a one-time PCR test or an equivalent genetic screening. The new regulation takes effect immediately and applies to all…
The UFC arrives in Shanghai this Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Arena. Johnny Walker and Zhang Mingyang headline the 205-pound light heavyweight clash. Aljamain Sterling and Brian Ortega co-headline at featherweight, promising fireworks in the 145-pound division. The card also features Sergei Pavlovich vs. Waldo Cortes-Acosta in a heavyweight slugfest. Fighters Step on the Scales All 26 fighters must weigh in before the ESPN+ broadcast. UFC allows a one-pound allowance for non-title bouts. The first fighter hits the scale at 9 p.m. ET. Text results will appear shortly afterward, confirming all fighters meet weight requirements. Full Fight Card for…
The UFC secured a $7.7 billion media rights deal with Paramount+, raising expectations for higher fighter bonuses. Dana White confirmed payouts will increase, but some fighters remain skeptical. Paulo Costa Questions Bonus Boost Former title contender Paulo Costa expressed doubt on Ariel Helwani’s podcast, joking that bonuses might only rise by $500 and a Venom bag. He made it clear he doesn’t see the deal as a major win for fighters. White Promises Bigger Post-Fight Payouts Dana White said the new seven-year agreement, starting in 2026, will expand post-fight bonuses. UFC currently offers two $50,000 Performance of the Night bonuses…
Khamzat Chimaev earned the UFC middleweight championship after defeating Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 in Chicago. Champion Delivers Belt to Chechen Leader Days later, Chimaev flew to Chechnya and handed the title to Ramzan Kadyrov, head of the Chechen Republic. Kadyrov previously opened a concentration camp targeting LGBTQ+ people in 2017. Personal Ties Influence Decisions Chimaev called the belt “important for my country” during an interview with Joe Rogan. He trains frequently with Kadyrov, who also attended his 2022 wedding. Travel Issues and Political Connections Chimaev faced difficulties entering the United States due to his Chechen connections. UFC CEO…
UFC Hall of Famer Frankie Edgar ends his retirement to compete in bare-knuckle boxing. He will fight on the first BKFC card in New Jersey on October 4. Edgar will face UFC veteran Jimmie Rivera, who holds a 2-2-1 record in BKFC. Multiple sources confirmed the matchup to MMA Fighting following an initial report from Yahoo! Sports. Edgar’s Career Shift Edgar retired nearly three years ago after losing to Chris Gutierrez, marking his third consecutive knockout defeat. Since retiring, he joined the UFC Hall of Fame, opened his own gym, and hosted a podcast. At 43, he now pursues a…
Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis to capture the middleweight crown at UFC 319 in Chicago. He landed 529 total strikes over five rounds, setting a new single-fight UFC record. Despite the historic performance, fans criticized Chimaev’s wrestling-heavy style, creating a mixed response across the combat sports community. Experts Defend Chimaev’s Grappling Mastery Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker praised Chimaev on his MMArcade podcast. He said fans should admire Chimaev’s control over a relentless opponent like Du Plessis. Whittaker highlighted Du Plessis’ strength, stamina, and resilience, emphasizing that Chimaev’s dominance represents rare championship-level skill. Former UFC flyweight champion Demetrious…