Bivol didn't believe he would become a professional boxer
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 1:20 p.m.

Dmitry Bivol, the current WBA light heavyweight champion of the world, used to not believe that he could become a professional boxer.

"I always had a goal and a dream to become an Olympic champion. It didn't materialize, that's when we decided to go pro. Even a little earlier ...

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Sterling could end his career in defeat to Cattara
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 12:52 p.m.

Aljamain Sterling, former UFC lightweight champion, said he was ready to end his career if he lost to Kelvin Kattar.

"Would I have ended my career? It depends on how it went down. I think if Kelvin Kattar had kicked my ass, I probably would have been done. But ...

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Topuria has admired Messi from a young age
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 12:19 p.m.

Earlier this month, reigning UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, who is a Real Madrid fan, posted a joint photo with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi on social media. Today, Topuria once again dedicated the post to the legendary Argentine.

"From a young age, I have always admired Lionel. Messi was ...

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Masvidal doesn't rule out the knockout of Holloway taking years off of Gatji's career
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 11:52 a.m.

Jorge Masvidal, former UFC fighter, reacted to Justin Gaethje's loss to Max Holloway.

"Gaethje always finds a way to come back and put on a great show and keep winning. But that knockout was luteous. He was out for quite a long time, about two minutes, and ...

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Chandler- about the McGregor fight: "This fight should be for the belt."
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 11:20 a.m.

UFC lightweightMichael Chandler believes the promotion should introduce a new belt for his bout with Conor McGregor.

"That was one of the rumors too, a belt for 165 pounds, but obviously that didn't happen. But I wouldn't be surprised if the fight agreement is signed and it says ...

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Covington in the summer and Rakhmonov in November. Harry told about his career plans
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 10:54 a.m.

UFC welterweight Ian Harry revealed in a recent interview when and who he wants his next bouts to be against.

"Let's make the fight against Colby Covington in the summer. Because I don't like to fight when it's cold. I wouldn't fight in New York in November just ...

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"Like a horse with a hoof." Volkov remembered sparring with Pavlovich
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 10:21 a.m.

UFC heavyweight Alexander Volkov talked about how his sparring sessions with Sergey Pavlovich went. Volkov noted the power of Sergey's punching.

"Well you saw these sparring sessions yourself, he hits like a hoof - very hard. It was very hard to work with him. I think I didn't ...

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Sonnen named the best opponent for Holloway
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 9:49 a.m.

Former UFC fighter and current commentator and analyst Chael Sonnen has spoken out on who he wants to see Max Holloway fight next.

"There's one thing that Max Holloway has been asking for a long time and that's a rematch against Conor McGregor. I don't want Max to ...

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Bo Nickal revealed what he talked to Dana White about
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 9:22 a.m.

UFC middleweight prospect Bo Nickal revealed what he talked to the organization's CEO Dana White about after his win at UFC 300 Anniversary.

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Hearn told at the expense of what Bivol will beat Beterbiev
Alexandr Ormanji
April 16, 2024, 8:46 a.m.

Eddie Hearn, promoter of WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol, said at the expense of what his ward will win against Artur Beterbiev, the world champion in this weight by versions WBC, WBO, IBF.

"Skills, footwork, thinking in the ring and composure. If you don't know how to ...

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