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Islam Makhachev Open to Boxing Conor McGregor

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev admitted that he is intrigued by a potential boxing match against Conor McGregor. Makhachev is the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in MMA right now, and McGregor is the sport’s biggest star.
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Alex Pereira Speaks on Potential Future in Boxing

UFC superstar Alex Pereira spoke on a potential future in boxing, revealing he doesn’t see it happening due to having seven UFC fights left.The 39-year-old Pereira returns to the Octagon at UFC 335 on December 12 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, when he battles Sergei Pavlovich in a presumed No. 1 contender bout […] The post Alex Pereira Speaks on Potential Future in Boxing appeared first on HEAVY.

Jake Paul cleared after Anthony Joshua knockout, eyes UFC stars

Jake Paul has been medically cleared to return to boxing after recovering from the broken jaw he suffered in his knockout loss to Anthony Joshua last year.

Colby Covington says Carlos Prates would be Islam Makhachev’s easiest fight

Colby Covington says Carlos Prates doesn’t stand a chance against Islam Makhachev.

Sean Strickland frustrated with UFC, considering giving up middleweight belt

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland is frustrated with the fight promotion over money.

Carlos Prates Gets Submitted by Islam Makhachev, Says MMA Star

UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev will take down Carlos Prates and submit him, says MMA star Colby Covington.Makhachev vs. Prates has been rumored as the next UFC welterweight title fight, though the promotion has not made it official yet.If this fight does happen as expected, then Covington thinks it will be an easy night at […] The post Carlos Prates Gets Submitted by Islam Makhachev, Says MMA Star appeared first on HEAVY.

Colby Covington: Carlos Prates 'easiest fight' of Islam Makhachev's career

Colby Covington believes UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev is a bad matchup for Carlos Prates.

Jake Paul Reveals His Hit List, Including Multiple UFC Superstars

Influencer-turned-boxer-turned potential MMA fighter Jake Paul revealed his hit list, and it includes multiple UFC superstars.Paul, who has a 12-2 record in professional boxing, is not shy about wanting to fight the best fighters in the world. After all, his last boxing match was against heavyweight slugger Anthony Joshua, who knocked him out in the […] The post Jake Paul Reveals His Hit List, Including Multiple UFC Superstars appeared first on HEAVY.

Two-time UFC champion considers leaving promotion, rages over Conor McGregor pay gap

Sean Strickland lashes out at Conor McGregor and Conor Benn

Alex Pereira Rules Out Future Boxing Move for One Major Reason

Ahead of cornering Plinio Cruz for his Misfits Boxing title bout, Alex Pereira confirms he will not compete in a boxing ring in the future.

“Carlos Has Nothing for Him” – Colby Covington Dismisses Carlos Prates’ Chances Against Islam Makhachev

Colby Covington believes Carlos Prates will be the easiest fight of Islam Makhachev's illustrious UFC career.

Sean Strickland Threatens to Leave UFC, Tips Jake Paul Fight

UFC Middleweight Champion has threatened to leave the UFC "unless things change" with regards to the ongoing negotiations for his next fight. The post Sean Strickland Threatens to Leave UFC, Tips Jake Paul Fight appeared first on HEAVY.

Sean Strickland threatens to ‘nuke’ his UFC contract: ‘My heart’s not in MMA any more’

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland continues to crash out on X (formerly Twitter) over his promotion refusing to pay him well to fight. Strickland was a leading candidate to headline UFC 335 on December 12th in Las Vegas, but money issues led to the UFC booking a BMF title fight between Charles Oliveira vs. Diego […]

Money problems? UFC champ Sean Strickland threatens to vacate title, go beat up Jake Paul – ‘I’m over it’

Sean Strickland is ready to trade UFC gold for Jake Paul money. The reigning Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight champion has threatened to surrender his 185-pound title, move up to Light Heavyweight, and burn through the remaining fights on his contract after becoming increasingly frustrated with his pay. “I gotta be honest: unless things change […]

Sean Strickland blames UFC for ruining legacies: ‘They don’t pay you enough to walk away’

Sean Strickland continues verbal assault on UFC

Jake Paul Responds After Sean Strickland Threatens to Vacate UFC Title

Sean Strickland threatens to vacate his UFC title amid a pay dispute, prompting Jake Paul to respond to a potential boxing showdown.

Sean Strickland threatens UFC exit, eyes Jake Paul money fight

Sean Strickland has yet again publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with fighter pay in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Sean Strickland wants to box, ready to 'move on' from the UFC

Two-time UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland wants to leave the UFC for boxing.

Sean Strickland rages amid pay dispute, threatens to vacate UFC title and leave promotion

Sean Strickland's ongoing contract dispute with the UFC may be getting even messier.

Canelo, Connie, And Franny, Oh My!

Jake Paul is a man with options. Unlike all those UFC fighters locked down by impenetrable contracts, “The Problem Child” is a free man. Alongside former UFC executive Nakisa Bidarian, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Fights (MVP), meaning he’s promoting his own fights and has the agency to seek out whatever opponents interest […]

Sean Strickland ponders vacating UFC title, departing promotion over pay dispute

Sean Strickland spoke out against UFC pay in a series of tweets Wednesday indicating he's considering vacating his title to expedite his contract.

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