All news by author: Ben Davies

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Conor McGregor provides update on drug-testing status ahead of UFC return
UFC star Conor McGregor is expected to return later this year in a fight with contender Michael Chandler, but has yet to enrol on the USADA drug testing programme required to compete in the octagon
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Conor McGregor could be cageside to call out Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman winner
UFC superstar Conor McGregor will return to the octagon in a clash with Michael Chandler as part of The Ultimate Fighter, which he expects will take place at 170lb
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Tommy Fury awarded world ranking after beating Jake Paul in grudge fight
British star Tommy Fury recently defeated bitter rival Jake Paul by split decision in Saudi Arabia to continue his undefeated streak, which has seen him earn his promised place in the WBC rankings
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Conor McGregor accuses Floyd Mayweather of breaking rematch deal after fight
UFC superstar Conor McGregor was stopped by sporting legend Floyd Mayweather in a 2017 boxing fight, and as rematch links gathered pace again the Irishman has revealed he was set to face Mayweather in MMA
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Conor McGregor was due to face Nate Diaz in comeback fight but talks broke down
Conor McGregor is set to face Michael Chandler as part of the UFC's latest series of The Ultimate Fighter, but the Irishman signed with the intentions of meeting rival Nate Diaz in a trilogy fight
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Anthony Joshua made offer to Wladimir Klitschko after Oleksandr Usyk defeat
Heavyweight star Anthony Joshua took on and lost to Ukrainian star Oleksandr Usyk in a world title rematch last August, but put the negative result to one side to offer support to former rival Wladimir Klitschko
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Conor McGregor opens up on recovery from broken leg after UFC defeat
UFC superstar Conor McGregor broke his leg in a second consecutive loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021, but after announcing his comeback against Michael Chandler the Irishman has assessed his tough journey to recovery
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Unbeaten light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi leaves Eddie Hearn to sign for BOXXER
Joshua Buatsi has been a long-term fighter of Matchroom Boxing and promoter Eddie Hearn, but the light-heavyweight prospect has elected to make the switch to BOXXER and Sky Sports
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Jake Paul given hope of surviving fight against boxing legend Floyd Mayweather
YouTube star Jake Paul has been embroiled in a bitter feud with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather which has seen him call for a professional contest
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Ex-UFC star Paige VanZant sells "kiss card" to adoring fan for £11,000
Former UFC fighter Paige VanZant now plys her trade in the bare-knuckle fighting world, but has made significant funds from her OnlyFans account and personal website
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Tyson Fury begins social media blackout as he confirms Oleksandr Usyk fight
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been holding lengthy talks with Oleksandr Usyk over an undisputed fight, and the 'Gypsy King' has now confirmed he will stay off social media in preparation for the showdown
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Conor McGregor admits "tempers flared" with UFC rival in "hostile" showdown
Conor McGregor is currently filming the UFC's latest series of The Ultimate Fighter alongside rival Michael Chandler, and the pair clashed as tensions rose
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Francis Ngannou refuses to rule out Jon Jones fight despite UFC exit
New UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones won the title vacated by Francis Ngannou by choking ouit Cyril Gane in the first round, a victory which fuelled speculation Ngannou could return to the UFC to try to regain his crown
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Israel Adesanya falls asleep during UFC fight despite labelling it "high-level"
UFC middleweight Israel Adesanya is known for posting his live reaction to UFC fights on his YouTube channel, and has since shown himself falling asleep while watching Petr Yan's defeat by Merab Dvalishvili
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Nate Diaz responds to Mike Tyson's praise of UFC rival Conor McGregor
Boxing legend Mike Tyson heaped raise on UFC superstar Conor McGregor this week for his appearance in the boxing ring in defeat to Floyd Mayweather in 2017, but Nate Diaz has taken issue with his surprising verdict
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Andrew Tate denied bail as controversial influencer remains in prison
Controversial ex-kickboxer Tate has been held in detention for the past few months with brother Tristan as police investigate allegations of human trafficking and organised crime
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Francis Ngannou provides update on Jake Paul fight talks after UFC exit
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou is exploring his options after departing the promotion earlier this year, and YouTube star Jake Paul has held talks over signing the Cameroon star to Most Valuable Promotions
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Tyson Fury in furious row with Simon Jordan after branding him a "little b****"
WBC champion Tyson Fury has received criticism for his approach to negotiations with Oleksandr Usyk on social media this week, but the 'Gypsy King' has angrily lashed out at talkSPORT presenter Simon Jordan
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KSI sets out retirement plan including fight with Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury winner
YouTube star KSI has a series of goals he wishes to conquer in the boxing ring, but has insisted that he could retire by the end of the year as he targets the winner of Jake Paul's rematch with Tommy Fury
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Conor McGregor rival accused of losing deliberately to earn fight with UFC star
UFC superstar Conor McGregor will return to the octagon this year in a battle with Michael Chandler as part of the The Ultimate Fighter, but Islam Makhachev has suggested the American lost to secure the fight
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Francis Ngannou opens up on fight talks with Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder
Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has been talks over several boxing appearances since departing the promotion, including against Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder
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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao in talks over tag-team YouTube fight
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao shared arguably the most iconic rivalry in the sport which culminated in a mega-fight, but the pair could now renew their feud in a tag-team exhibition match with YouTube stars KSI and Salt Papi
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Leon Edwards fight time: UFC 286 UK start time for Kamaru Usman trilogy
UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards will return to the octagon in a rematch with Kamaru Usman at London's O2 arena this weekend, as he looks to repeat his last-gasp KO win
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Oleksandr Usyk explains "cute" nickname for Tyson Fury ahead of grudge fight
Unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is in negotiations to face WBC king Tyson Fury in an undisputed showdown in April, and the Ukrainian has explained why he has been branding his rival "belly"
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"Greedy" Tyson Fury accused of running from Oleksandr Usyk fight despite deal
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk looked to be one step closer to an undisputed heavyweight clash after agreeing fight purses and a date, but now the fight could stall over the addition of a rematch clause