Logan Paul is turning heads once again, this time by weighing in on what he considers the more grueling sport: professional wrestling or boxing. The YouTuber-turned-wrestler offered his candid take during a recent interview, giving fans an unexpected perspective on both arenas. WWE vs. Boxing: A Surprising Comparison During an appearance on ESPN’s First Take, Paul claimed that stepping into the WWE ring has been far more challenging than facing boxing legend Floyd Mayweather. Reflecting on his high-profile boxing matches, including the bout with Mayweather, he didn’t hold back: “I would definitely have to say WWE is way harder than…
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Amanda Serrano returned home to Puerto Rico and delivered a commanding performance, defending her WBA, WBO, and Ring Magazine featherweight titles with a points victory over American challenger Reina Tellez. Fighting in her homeland for the first time since 2021, the 37-year-old showcased her sharp combinations, tactical smarts, and vast experience at the Coliseo Roberto Clemente in San Juan. Serrano’s Experience Prevails Tellez, who stepped in on just 15 days’ notice, proved to be a spirited opponent, landing a powerful overhand left in the fifth round that caused swelling under Serrano’s right eye. Despite the early scare, Serrano’s ring intelligence…
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has flown back to the UK following a tragic car accident in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his close friends. The 36-year-old was a passenger in a Lexus SUV when it collided with a stationary truck on a major Lagos expressway on Monday. Loss of Close Friends Joshua’s friends and team members, Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele, were killed in the crash. Their funerals are scheduled to take place at a London mosque on Sunday. Joshua was hospitalized following the collision but was discharged on Wednesday, according to reports. Legal…
The Wisconsin Badgers men’s basketball team ended their non-conference schedule with a convincing 80‑60 win over Milwaukee. The team displayed strong teamwork and consistent scoring to secure the victory. From the opening tip, the Badgers set the pace. They moved the ball efficiently and capitalized on scoring opportunities, building an early lead that Milwaukee struggled to challenge. The team’s defense was also a key factor, limiting the opposition’s high-percentage shots and forcing turnovers. Several players stood out in the matchup. The Badgers’ guards controlled the tempo, while forwards contributed with points and rebounds. Balanced scoring helped Wisconsin maintain momentum throughout…
Austin Vanderford, known for his standout performances in Bellator, is preparing to make his next move in the UFC. The 35-year-old fighter, married to former UFC competitor Paige VanZant, is scheduled to compete at UFC Fight Night 266 on February 21 at the Toyota Center in Houston against promotional newcomer Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani. Vanderford Looks to Bounce Back Vanderford, who holds a 13-3 MMA record and is 1-1 in the UFC, made a strong debut in February with a second-round TKO victory over Nikolay Veretennikov. However, his momentum was slowed when he suffered a second-round submission loss to Ramiz Brahimaj in…
Clark vs. Bittencourt for Vacant Title Jessica-Rose Clark, the former UFC bantamweight known as “Jessy Jess,” will headline Dirty Boxing 5 on Jan. 30 at Houston’s Bayou Music Center, fighting Brazil’s Paula Bittencourt for the vacant DBX Women’s Bantamweight title. Clark (11-9) has remained active since her 2023 UFC release, where she went 4-5 inside the Octagon. The 38-year-old has competed twice in Muay Thai under Scott Coker’s Fight Night San Jose before signing with Dirty Boxing, a move that has already boosted her career trajectory. Clark made a strong start in DBX, earning a unanimous decision win over Marilia…
From Cable Classics to Digital Battlegrounds Boxing once dominated cable networks and pay-per-view, with Showtime and HBO bringing fights featuring Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and Floyd Mayweather into living rooms for nearly four decades. That era made heavyweight championship bouts feel like unmissable events. In recent years, the sport has migrated online. Showtime and HBO ended longstanding boxing coverage, citing budget cuts and shifting priorities. Now, boxing relies on streaming platforms expanding into live sports, seeking to capture one of television’s last communal experiences. To follow boxing in 2025, fans must juggle subscriptions to Netflix, Prime Video, and DAZN, a…
White’s Boxing Project Gathers Momentum UFC president Dana White is preparing to bring his long-discussed move into boxing to life in 2026. Zuffa Boxing, backed by White and Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh, plans a full-scale launch next year following an initial showcase event in September. That debut featured Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford in Las Vegas, a bout widely praised as an instant classic and a signal of Zuffa’s ambitions in the sport. White’s record in mixed martial arts remains central to the conversation. Under his leadership, the UFC grew from a fringe promotion into a global combat sports…
The Australian champion defended his IBF title with another punishing performance on December 6.He stopped mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara in the eighth round.The decisive ending raised immediate concern for Cinkara’s health. Medical staff transported Cinkara to hospital after the fight.Reports suggested doctors discovered bleeding on his brain.Officials released the 40-year-old several days later.He continues recovering from a fractured neck. Opetaia’s reign grows amid outside criticism Opetaia now holds four successful IBF title defences in his second reign.He reclaimed the belt by defeating former champion Mairis Briedis twice.Some critics say his record lacks elite names beyond those victories. Opetaia has consistently…
Tyson Fury could finally face Anthony Joshua in late summer 2026, according to Frank Warren.The long-discussed bout still depends on both camps agreeing contractual terms.Joshua has chased a showdown with the self-styled Gypsy King for most of his career.Fury cooled expectations earlier this year by announcing his retirement from boxing. Retirement followed frustration after Usyk losses Fury stepped away after back-to-back defeats against Oleksandr Usyk in 2024.The 37-year-old confirmed his decision through a video posted on Instagram.“I’m going to make this short and sweet,” Fury said in the clip.“I’d like to announce my retirement from boxing, it’s been a blast,”…