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Joshua Parker betting – Who is favorite, what’s at stake? MMA News Opinion 

Joshua Parker betting – Who is favorite, what’s at stake?

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Two of boxing’s best heavyweights will step into the ring, March 31 with a lot at stake to include the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles. Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker, billed as Road to Undisputed, is one of the most looked forward to professional boxing heavyweight unification matches in recent memory. The event takes place at Principality... Read More
Ana Julaton retires from combat sports MMA News 

Ana Julaton retires from combat sports

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Surprisingly, this morning on social media boxing and MMA competitor Ana Julaton announced her retirement from combat sports. The announcement means that the boxing bout between her and Heather Hardy will not be happening later this year as it was originally announced. Both she and Hardy faced each other at Bellator 194 last February where Hardy earned the decision win.... Read More
Is MMA a genuine threat to boxing in the UK and beyond? MMA News Opinion 

Is MMA a genuine threat to boxing in the UK and beyond?

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The sport of MMA continues to grow. And not just in viewership, participation and businesses wanting to get involved. The number of countries represented at the UFC, Bellator, Strikeforce, etc., etc. is also growing. The effect this has on other combat sports in the United States is absorbed — at least for the time being — due to the sheer... Read More
Canelo Alvarez tests positive for banned substance ahead of GGG rematch MMA News 

Canelo Alvarez tests positive for banned substance ahead of GGG rematch

Eric Kowal , , ,
Mexican boxing sensation Canelo Alvarez was training for what is expected to be a blockbuster rematch with Gennady Golovkin on May 5. Today however, news broke that may delay the date or cancel all together. Canelo Alvarez tests positive for banned substance read the ticker that rolled across sports news sites. Alvarez provided urine samples on February 17 and February... Read More
WATCH: Canada vs Poland Olympic-style Boxing – Tonight at 7pm EST Events MMA News 

WATCH: Canada vs Poland Olympic-style Boxing – Tonight at 7pm EST

Eric Kowal , ,
Boxing Canada presents an International Olympic-style boxing event opposing Team Canada and Team Poland. Following a training camp, the boxers from both countries will face off as part of the Canada-Poland Dual Match, an annual event where a country will be invited each year to challenge the Canadian delegation. Moreover, the card will also feature a few local bouts. The... Read More
Errol Spence Jr. dominates Lamont Peterson to retain title Event Results MMA News 

Errol Spence Jr. dominates Lamont Peterson to retain title

Ryan Sprague ,
Errol Spence Jr. (22-0 19 KOs) defeated Lamont Peterson (35-3-1 17 KOs) after Dr. stoppage before round eight. Spence, continued his IBF world ranking with the victory over Peterson. The champ dominated the fight against Peterson landing an astoundingly 138 power punches, most of which to the body. “I want to commend Lamont,” Spence stated. “A to of guys turned... Read More
Tonya Harding boxing – How the famed skater turned to combat sports MMA News 

Tonya Harding boxing – How the famed skater turned to combat sports

Eric Kowal ,
Last month I, Tonya opened up in select theaters throughout the United States. This Friday, the biographical sports comedy film about the life of former figure skater Tonya Harding, will hit theaters in Canada. The film follows the life and career of Harding, with particular focus on the 1994 attack on Nancy Kerrigan, Harding’s rival and Olympic teammate. Margot Robbie... Read More