Bivol and Smith Jr meet at the presser
Andrew Karlov
March 7, 2019, 2:34 p.m.

Today in New York, the final press conference was held before the big boxing evening, in the main event of which the WBA light heavyweight world champion Dmitry Bivol (15-0, 11 KO) will enter the ring against the 29-year-old American Joe Smith Jr. ( 24-2, 20 KOs). The Russian American ...

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Tim Tszyu to train with Freddie Roach
Andrew Karlov
March 7, 2019, 12:51 p.m.

Tim Tszyu, the son of former undisputed champion Kostya Tszyu, will train under the guidance of HOF coach Freddie Roach. Tszyu, 24, is the interim WBA Oceania champion. The full title of this version belongs to the eighth number of WBA rating Michael Zerafe.

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Lewis vs Dos Santos. Predictions and betting odds
Andrew Karlov
March 7, 2019, 10:57 a.m.

On March 10 in Wichita, USA, at the UFC Fight Night 146 in the main event the heavyweight former champion Junior Dos Santos will face the former contender for the title Derrick Lewis. On the eve of the battle, the bookmakers gave their odds and give advantage to the Brazilian.

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Lomachenko on the differences between him fighting Pedraza and Davis
Andrew Karlov
March 6, 2019, 5:20 p.m.

WBA and WBO lightweight champion Vasyl Lomachenko (12-1, 9 KOs) explained the difference between his fight against Jose Pedraza (25-2, 12 KOs) and the Puerto Rican’s fight with Gervonta Davis (21-0, 20 KOs).

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Andrew Karlov
March 6, 2019, 4:53 p.m.

Bookmakers announced odds for a possible fight between undisputed cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and the Cameroonian victim of Povetkin and Joshua - Carlos Takam.

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Povetkin refuses to fight Usyk
Andrew Karlov
March 6, 2019, 2:59 p.m.

Vadim Kornilov, the manager of Alexander Povetkin, noted that they did not consider the fight with the Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk. “There is no news on the Povetkin battle. Maybe they will appear next week. Negotiations on a fight with Usyk? They are no go. They were in the initial stages, ...

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BJ Penn to return on May 11
Andrew Karlov
March 5, 2019, 9:13 p.m.

Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion BJ Penn will return to Octagon on May 11 at UFC 237 in Brazil, according to MMAFighting. Penn will face his compatriot, an American Clay Guida.

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McGregor: Any fool can be a champion once
Andrew Karlov
March 5, 2019, 7:09 p.m.

The former UFC champion in two weight categories, Conor McGregor, expressed his opinion on championship belts.

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Shlemenko may fight in Chelyabinsk after the cancellation of Alexander Emelianenko bout
Andrew Karlov
March 5, 2019, 5:03 p.m.

Russian MMA fighter Alexander Shlemenko may lead the Russian Cagefighting Championship (RCC) on May 4 after the cancellation of the bout of Alexander Emelianenko. "I told the RCC that I am ready to fight," said Shlemenko. The battle of Emelianenko was canceled due to his administrative arrest in Pyatigorsk, Russia.

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Petr Yan: Munoz, you are a filthy animal, we will meet when you take off your skirt!
Andrew Karlov
March 5, 2019, 3:34 a.m.

Russian UFC lightweight Petr Yan responded to the refusal of Pedro Munoz to fight him. Munoz defeated Cody Garbrandt at UFC 235 last weekend. After this, Yan called Munoz out. However, Pedro stated the following:

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