Tumenov predicts UFC championship belt for Yan
Andrew Karlov
May 29, 2020, 8:26 a.m.

MMA fighter Albert Tumenov of Russia in his recent interview expressed confidence that Petr Yan should become UFC champion.

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Fury promises to knock Joshua out in 2-3 rounds
Andrew Karlov
May 29, 2020, 3:23 a.m.

Tyson Fury (30-1, 21 KOs) argues that if his four-belt heavyweight unifying meeting with Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) occurs, he knows exactly how it will end. The Gypsy King predicts his quick victory and clarifies how he will deal with AJ.

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Professional boxing returns to California
Andrew Karlov
May 29, 2020, 1:19 a.m.

The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) at a meeting on Friday gave the go-ahead for the return of martial sports, so far without the participation of spectators.

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Jones calls Dana White a liar
Andrew Karlov
May 28, 2020, 10:40 a.m.

UFC President Dana White and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones scandalized online. It all started with the fact that Dana White said on camera: Jones never makes his heavyweight debut because he asks for exorbitant purses.

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Boxing evening in Dominican Republic is canceled
Andrew Karlov
May 28, 2020, 8:37 a.m.

Boxing's Saturday night, due to be held in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, was canceled by the local government, which extended the ban on sporting events across the country until June 3 at least. This was due to the local epidemic situation.

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Baranchik vs Zepeda on July 9 at the Top Rank event
Andrew Karlov
May 28, 2020, 3:30 a.m.

On July 9, at the Top Rank boxing event in Las Vegas, former super lightweight champion Ivan Baranchik (20-1, 13 KOs) will face Jose Zepeda (31-2, 25 KOs). The event will be held without the participation of spectators and will be shown in the US on ESPN.

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McGregor may face the winner of Khabib vs Gaethje
Andrew Karlov
May 27, 2020, 10:43 p.m.

Former UFC champion in two weight categories Conor McGregor can hold his next fight with the winner of Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Justin Gaethje fight. This was reported by ESPN, citing its own sources. The UFC has not yet commented on this rumor.

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Yan vs Aldo: we have a place and a date of the battle
Andrew Karlov
May 27, 2020, 10:03 a.m.

Literally today in the press the information appeared that Petr Yan and Jose Aldo will fight for the UFC bantamweight title. A bit later, specifics appeared regarding the venue of the battle and the approximate date. The fight will take place on UFC's Fight Island this July. This ...

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Commentators and journalists to be tested at Top Rank events
Andrew Karlov
May 27, 2020, 7:53 a.m.

Top Rank promotion has received permission from the Nevada State Athletic Commission to host their first series of boxing events in Las Vegas. Soon, Bob Arum's company will begin testing for coronavirus all participants of their events scheduled for June 9 and 11.

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Joshua wants to fight Pulev in the UK
Andrew Karlov
May 27, 2020, 3:01 a.m.

Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) wants the fight against Kubrat Pulev (28-1, 14 KOs) to take place in the UK. The current IBF, WBA and WBO champion is ready to lower his financial requirements in order to bring the fight against the Bulgarian to his native audience.

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