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A day before they’re set to either tee off or attempt to tee off on one another in an exhibition bout, Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul took part in a weigh-in. The conclusion (that Paul is bigger than Mayweather) is not surprising to anyone with functioning eyes, but it did provide specifics. Namely Paul is 189.5 pounds and Mayweather […]
Jake Paul has agreed to step into the ring with former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley, according to Mike Coppinger of The Athletic. While Coppinger reports the upcoming fight was set to be promoted in Miami on Friday, ahead of his brother Logan’s bout with Floyd Mayweather this weekend, he tweeted a short while ago that an official […]
Trevante Rhodes, star of Moonlight and Bird Box, will play Mike Tyson in Hulu’s biographical series based on the life of the legendary boxer, Deadline reports. Titled Iron Mike, the eight-part series will follow Tyson’s life in and out of the ring, from his controversies and tribulations to his victories. I, Tonya director and writer team Craig Gillespie and Steven Rogers are […]
The date for the Floyd Mayweather/Logan Paul fight has been set. For those interested it’ll be held on Sunday, June 6. The match is set to go down at Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the Miami Dolphins. Tons of confirmations of this news were put out over social media: Mayweather and Paul were originally set to […]
Toward the end of the 30 minutes spent talking to Fat Joe about the young kid making waves with his preposterous power, the legendary Bronx rapper would like to make one thing very clear. There are plenty of reasons why he’s ride or die for New York boxing sensation Edgar Berlanga, who’s on the verge […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
