All news by author: Ben Davies

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YouTube star Deji responds to fight offer from rapper Swarmz after one-punch KO
Rapper Swarmz picked up his first boxing win at the weekend knocking out rival Ryan Taylor with one punch in the opening round, before calling out influencer Deji for a ring showdown
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Mike Tyson names best current fighter and makes "legend" prediction
Boxing legend Tyson is considered one of the greatest fighters of all time for his legacy in the heavyweight division, but he has backed lightweight star Gervonta Davis to also become sporting royalty
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Francis Ngannou warned he will struggle to replicate Conor McGregor boxing plan
Francis Ngannou is exploring competing in the boxing ring following his departure from the UFC, but Chael Sonnen believes he is a disadvantage compared to Conor McGregor
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Paddy Pimblett called out for "cash cow" fight by fellow UFC contender
Pimblett is developing into one of the fastest growing profiles on the UFC roster and, after his recent controversial win over Jared Gordon, Terrance McKinney has issued a fight call-out
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UFC legend raises "worrying" concern for rising star Khamzat Chimaev
Khanzat Chimaev is hoping to receive a UFC title shot at welterweight, but Daniel Cormier has claimed champion Leon Edwards' trilogy with Kamaru Usman is "concerning"
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Richard Riakporhe defends Crystal Palace boss Patrick Viera amid slump in form
Crystal Palace boss Viera is facing a difficult challenge to reverse the club's form, with the Eagles having won just two of their last seven games in all competitions
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Richard Riakporhe includes Lawrence Okolie clash on two-fight British list
Riakporhe is in pole position to earn an IBF world title shot at cruiserweight this year, but 'The Midnight Train' is also ready to stake his claim in massive domestic clashes against Chris Billam-Smith and Okolie
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Tyson Fury responds to Oleksandr Usyk call-out by making "rabbit" jibe at rival
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are expected to battle for the undisputed heavyweight world title and the pair have ramped up their trash talk ahead of the potential showdown
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Richard Riakporhe explains Evander Holyfield influence on weight switch plan
Riakporhe is currently on a quest for cruiserweight world title glory, but also believes he can make the leap up to heavyweight having been inspired by boxing legend Holyfield
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Francis Ngannou makes new offer to Tyson Fury for boxing clash after UFC exit
Francis Ngannou has been released from the UFC and vacated his heavyweight belt, which has cleared the path for a boxing showdown with long-term rival Tyson Fury
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Dillian Whyte offers Derek Chisora heavyweight trilogy fight with rule change
Dillian Whyte and Derek Chisora have had a long-term rivalry which culminated in two epic clashes that the 'Body Snatcher' won, and he has made a call for a third contest
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Francis Ngannou breaks silence after giving up UFC heavyweight title
Francis Ngannou was the UFC heavyweight champion but was released by the promotion and vacated his belt after failing to agree a new deal following a year-long dispute
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Conor McGregor rival doubles down on offer to Jake Paul ahead of MMA debut
Conor McGregor's previous rival Tony Ferguson previously offered to train Jake Paul for his MMA debut under the PFL banner, and he has renewed his offer on social media
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Ricky Hatton shares message exchange with Conor Benn as star teases "good news"
Benn has been out of action following the cancellation of his fight with Chris Eubank Jr after failing a drug test, but boxing legend Hatton has suggested the rising star is waiting to share some "good" news
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Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis plunged into doubt amid promoter's deadline
Garcia and Davis have been on a collision course and appeared to have finally agreed to settle their rivalry in April, but Oscar De La Hoya has suggested there is still no signed contract
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Khabib's cousin apologises to UFC rival after punching him while knocked out
UFC rising prospect Umar Nurmagomedov picked up his latest win over Raoni Barcelos at the weekend in Las Vegas, but he apologisde after punching his rival just seconds after knocking him out cold
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Ryan Garcia proposes bet with YouTube star KSI after Jake Paul KO prediction
YouTube star KSI defeated FaZe Temperrr in his latest boxing win at the weekend, which prompted lightweight star Garcia to predict that Paul would beat the British star by KO
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KSI fans claim YouTuber drew inspiration from Bellator star MVP with KO
YouTube star KSI produced an emphatic knockout against FaZe Temperr to end the contest in the first round, with his combination similar to one from Michael 'Venom' Page
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Anthony Joshua told to stop "overthinking" by heavyweight rival ahead of return
Joshua is expected to return in April for the first time since losing his rematch to Oleksandr Usyk, and has been told by rival Filip Hrgovic that he needs to move away from learning to box
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KSI shares moment with former opponent Luis Pineda after latest KO win
YouTube star KSI hosted the latest Misfits Boxing card, which he headlined, with a knockout victory over FaZe Temperrr, while former opponent Luis Pineda defeated BDave
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Francis Ngannou offered fight in bare-knuckle boxing after UFC exit
It has now been officially confirmed that Francis Ngannou will leave the UFC and vacate his heavyweight title after failing to agree a new deal with the promotion
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KSI boxing fans chant "f*** Jake Paul" before YouTube star's latest win
YouTube star KSI fought in his latest boxing outing agains fellow content-creator FaZe Temperrr, who he knocked out in the first round while being roared on by a raucous crowd
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Logan Paul tells brother Jake to fight Salt Papi after influencer's KO win
YouTube star Paul has been heavily linked with a whole host of fights including a clash with KSI, and his brother Logan has called for him to take on fellow influencer Salt Papi
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UFC star Israel Adesanya shows off new tattoo but won't explain meaning
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has shown off the latest of his tattoos following his loss to Alex Pereira, but has refused to discuss its meaning
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Boxer weighing 400lb bounces back with dominant KO win against 231lb rival
400lb-boxer Dajuan Calloway was competing in his seventh professional fight, having tipped the scales 169lb heavier than his rival, and he bounced back with a KO win