Teddy Atlas compares Ilia Topuria to Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali
Teddy Atlas is in awe of Ilia Topuria’s confidence. Topuria (17-0 MMA, 9-0 UFC), a former UFC featherweight champion and current lightweight champion, has looked unstoppable as of late, scoring…
Dwight Muhammad Qawi, Hall of Fame boxer, dies at 72
Jul 27, 2025, 11:51 PM ET CAMDEN, N.J. — Dwight Muhammad Qawi, a Hall of Fame fighter who took up boxing in prison and became a two-weight world champion, has…
Clarissa Shields ‘seriously pursuing’ fight with Muhammad Ali’s daughter | Boxing News
Claressa Shields is ‘seriously pursuing’ a fight against Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali, after successfully retaining her undisputed heavyweight championship. The American star, who is a multi-weight world champion, defeated…
Dustin Poirier breaks down Jack Della Maddalena vs. Islam Makhachev
Dustin Poirier gave insight on Islam Makhachev’s UFC welterweight debut. Makhachev (27-1 MMA, 16-1 UFC) vacated his UFC lightweight title for a move up to 170 pounds, and is expected…
UFC analyst pitches Kamaru Usman vs. ‘alpha male’ of welterweights
Chael Sonnen would like to see Kamaru Usman earn his title shot by facing the original No. 1 contender at welterweight. After rebounding against Joaquin Buckley in Saturday’s UFC on…
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach fires back at Ian Machado Garry’s antics
Jack Della Maddalena’s coach is not amused by Ian Machado Garry’s attempts to goad his fighter. Machado Garry (16-1 MMA, 9-1 UFC) called Della Maddalena’s title-winning performance over Belal Muhammad…
Charles Oliveira vs. Ilia Topuria booked for vacant title
The UFC has finally booked Ilia Topuria’s highly anticipated lightweight debut – and it will be for another title. Topuria, who vacated the featherweight championship in February, is scheduled to take…
Della Maddalena outslugs Muhammad, wins title at UFC 315
Andreas HaleMay 11, 2025, 01:45 AM ET Close Andreas Hale is a combat sports reporter at ESPN. Andreas covers MMA, boxing and pro wrestling. In Andreas’ free time, he plays…
Jack Della Maddalena dethrones welterweight champ Belal Muhammad at UFC 315 | WWE News
Australian Jack Della Maddalena outstruck Belal Muhammad to claim the UFC welterweight championship by unanimous decision after a climactic final-round scramble left Muhammad bloodied from a knee strike. Perth-born Della…
$50,000 extra check winners in Montreal
Belal Muhammad gets first Fight of Night bonus in nearly nine years – since UFC debut – but loses title The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card, but denied one…