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Variety reports Vin Diesel will star in a film based on the popular tabletop game Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots. The project is being produced by Mattel and Universal Pictures, as well as Diesel under his One Race Films banner. Ryan Engle, who previously penned the script for the Dwayne Johnson-led Rampage and The Commuter starring Liam Neeson, has already written the screenplay, […]
Jake Paul is stepping back into the ring. The 24-year-old YouTube star is looking to tally another W tonight at Atlanta’s Mercdes-Benz Stadium, where he’ll go head-to-head with retired MMA fighter/wrestler Ben Askren. Presented by Triller Network, the celebrity boxing match has become one of the most-anticipated sporting events of the year, and follows Paul’s previous boxing wins […]
Boxing legend Marvelous Marvin Hagler died Saturday at the age of 66. His wife, Kay Hagler, confirmed the news Saturday night in a Facebook post. “I am sorry to make a very sad announcement. Today unfortunately my beloved husband, Marvelous Marvin, passed away unexpectedly at his home here in New Hampshire,” she wrote. “Our family requests […]
Snoop Dogg continues to dip his toe into combat sports. But instead of commentating on a boxing match or jumping off the top ropes, Snoop decided to put his money where his mouth is. Jake Paul is set to line up against Ben Askren in a boxing match that will take place on April 17. As […]
Michael B. Jordan will be directing the third Creed film. You may have actually already heard this due to a throwaway spoiler from Tessa Thompson in a late 2020 online interview, or a year earlier when it was said by producer Irwin Winkler, but now it’s been made official by MGM. This will represent Jordan’s directorial debut. According to Deadline, the film […]
Mike Tyson is not happy with Hulu. The legendary boxer took to social media to call for a boycott of the streaming service after it was announced that a limited series on Tyson titled Iron Mike had been given straight-to-series order. “Hulu’s announcement to do an unauthorized mini-series of the Tyson story without compensation, although unfortunate, isn’t surprising,” Tyson […]
Although anticipation of Anthony Joshua fighting Tyson Fury remains sky high, Fury was recently quoted in an interview with ESPN as saying that plans for the fight are “no further forward today than we were a year ago.” Regardless, the world seems determined for it to happen and in a recent interview with BBC Radio 1Xtra’s […]
Riff Raff took to Instagram Monday to challenge 6ix9ine to a fight with a $2 million prize. The rapper felt compelled to call out 6ix9ine after watching footage of the confrontation between him and Meek Mill outside of an Atlanta club early Sunday morning. While security prevented them from throwing hands, the two still hurled insults while recording each other […]
The sports world is mourning the death of boxing legend Leon Spinks. USA Today reports the former heavyweight champion died Friday night at the age of 67, following a years-long battle with cancer. His wife, Brenda Spinks, was reportedly by his side at the time of his death. The St. Louis native rose to prominence in 1978, when […]
Floyd Mayweather is down to fight 50 Cent. During an appearance on Radio.com and V-103’s The Morning Culture last week, 50 said he would get in the ring with Mayweather, but felt like it would all depend on whether he would agree to an openweight bout. “I’d fight Floyd,” he said. “I don’t think I could make weight though. … Or he’d just have to let me […]
