Former UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland addressed Paulo Costa, urging him to sign a contract to fight.
"God damn it, Costa. I was told you still haven't signed a fight contract. I couldn't believe it, I didn't think you'd act like a coward. I thought you'd have the courage to do what you have to do. Instead, you're acting like you don't have any balls. I noticed something, man. After you got in that fight with Izzy, you backed down and got weak. If you can't pick yourself up and stop that shit, we'll find someone to help you," Sean Strickland said in a video he posted on his social media.
Daniel Cormier, a former UFC champion in two weight classes, reacted harshly to Joaquin Buckley, who made unflattering remarks about Conor McGregor's mother in a post-fight interview.
"Shut up, asshole! You might as well hear me. Your challenge to Conor is absolute stupidity. And that's what three of the most reputable people in the business are telling you. It was the worst challenge in history. Don't let a few wins make you arrogant, bro. And don't mention Audrey Cormier!" - wrote Cormier on his social media.
Recall that rude words to McGregor's mother Buckley said after his victory over Nursulton Ruziboev at UFC on ESPN 56.
Chael Sonnen, former UFC fighter and current analyst, has reported that Tom Aspinall will lose his belt as the promotion's interim heavyweight champion.
Daniel Cormier gave an extended response to Jon Jones, who recently compared his bantamweight championship to Aspinall's interim heavyweight division championship.
"Look guys, Jon is out due to injury, so Tom Aspinall is now the champ. I understand that. But that's not what was going on when we fought him. He misrepresented the situation. Aspinall won the belt because John got injured. I was beaten by John, but he was disqualified. Those are two different situations. In my case, he got caught doing something he shouldn't have been doing - he was stripped of the title and suspended from competing. He couldn't compete not because of an injury, but because of banned substances found in his system. That's my answer. Jones, it wasn't the same, buddy. So no matter how much of a wizard you are at manipulating words, that's not the case. It was different back then. You couldn't compete when I was fighting. You couldn't make the decision and come out to fight, but you can do it now."
WBA, WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk commented on the recent statement of the holder of all major belts in the second middleweight division Saul Alvarez, who proclaimed himself "the face of modern boxing".
"Saul says he is the face of boxing? OK, that's true. Maybe for Mexico. But not for Ukraine, not for Saudi Arabia, not for Europe. Those are all just words. I like Alvarez, he's a strong guy, a great boxer. But "the face of boxing? Okay, it's true," said Usyk in an interview with Title Sports Network.
Recall that on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Usyk will hold a bout for the title of absolute world champion in the heavyweight division against Tyson Fury.
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury said that he feels no pressure ahead of his fight with the holder of the remaining belts in the division, Oleksandr Usyk.
The Briton and the Ukrainian will fight on May 18 in the main event of Boxing Night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
"I've never been seen emotional, depressed or nervous before a big fight. It's just a boxing match. Two guys are going to get in the ring and do what they've been doing in the gym every day, in my case for the last 20 years if not more.
People marvel at the big arenas, but for me, it's just another day at work. You know what's going to happen when I get home? I'll get in the old van and put the dog in the back. It's all the same," Fury said in an interview with YouTube channel TNT Sports Boxing.
WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk spoke about the complexity of his sport.
Legendary Evander Holyfield has offered advice to Jake Paul ahead of his fight with the legendary Mike Tyson.
"I think Jake can make a lot of money, but the truth is Tyson is a seasoned pro. You have to be experienced and trained to do well in the ring. Jake definitely knows how to make a name for himself. His dedication to the sport is obvious, but Tyson is not someone to underestimate. If he is serious about competing with Tyson, he needs to step up his training. I admire his zeal, but Tyson is a different beast," Holyfield said in an interview with Fight Hub TV.
Recall that the confrontation between Paul and Tyson will be held on July 21.
Merab Dvalishvili, a top fighter in the UFC's lightweight division, has revealed that he was involved in a car accident in the United States.
Tyson Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion of the world, has reacted to his former rival Wladimir Klitschko, who advised Oleksandr Usyk to hit the Briton's facial cleavage during their fight to have an advantage.
"I heard Klitschko say that the way to beat me is to hit the cleavage, but that won't help. What are you going to do? Get some blood on my face? A little blood will run down my face, but that won't stop me. I'm just hoping the referee will let me continue the fight if I get a cut. It would take an army to stop me. Not to mention a simple dissection," - quotes Fury Sky Sports.
Recall, the fight between Fury and Usyk will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
