Its been a few years since they have fought but both have improved in my prespective. As I see it , its 1 and 1 this would be the tie-breaker so to speak. White won in the amateurs and Joshua in the pro's. They have both lost to top flight opposition and they are still in the top 10. So in my eyes the fight is pretty even and both can hurt eachother, its just a question of who lands first. My prediction on this one is that even though Joshua Ko'ed White last time I believe White will come out aggresive and try to get even with Joshua and lately we havent seen that old Joshua with that killer instinct he had before his first loss to Ruiz. He just hasnt been that same aggresive KO puncher, we also saw him very cautious against an Usyk where he clearly had an advantage in punching power, he didnt even try to bully Usyk, he tried to play it safe and survived. Now White throws caution out the window and he goes for the KO or gets KO'ed . Thats why I see White getting his REVENGE in this rematch. This fight ends in KO, mark my words.

On this day in 1921, heavyweight world champion, International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and one of the greatest light-heavyweights of all time was born. That man was none other than Ezzard 'The Cincinnati Cobra' Charles. Happy Heavenly Birthday Champ, Rest in Peace. 'Ezzard was the toughest man I ever fought. I learned what pain was all about when I fought him' - Rocky Marciano They had a grueling fight where Marciano's nose was split in half.

Former UFC welterweight championship contender Jorge Masvidal has no desire to compete against KSI. 'Gamebred' retired in April after four straight defeats in the octagon. The former championship contender declared his retirement after falling to Gilbert Burns in Miami. Jorge Masvidal has, however, frequently made fun of the possibility that he would fight again, but this time in a boxing ring. Fortunately, there has been a prominent opening since KSI's bout with Tommy Fury appears to be in jeopardy. The YouTuber faced 'TNT' in May after defeating Joe Fournier by knockout, which was later overturned. That was meant to be a teaser for a fight later this year, but both men have subsequently admitted that it probably won't happen because of contractual difficulties. Jorge Masvidal won't be rushing to a KSI bout any time soon, though. In a recent episode of The MMA Hour, the former UFC contestant and Ariel Helwani talked about the potential match-up. Although he made fun of his most recent bout with Joe Fournier, Jorge Masvidal continued by saying that there is no chance the YouTuber would agree to the fight. “I’ll be honest with you, I don’t think that dude would ever take the fight,” Jorge Masvidal stated when asked about a fight with KSI. “Are you kidding me? Hell no bro, are you kidding me?… That dude’s not trying to die on TV, he’s not. He’s fighting other dudes and he’s barely surviving, you think he’s going to get in there with me?”

The longest reigning champion in UFC welterweight history is set for something of a comeback. No fans won’t get to see GSP back in the Octagon, and there hasn’t been one word about that potential boxing match with Oscar De La Hoya that Dana White stopped from moving forward. But Georges St-Pierre is returning to combat sports competition this coming December with the UFC’s Fight Pass Invitational grappling series. To date, the UFC has run four high profile grappling events on their Fight Pass streaming platform. Their most recent card, back on June 29th, featured grappling star Craig Jones taking on Felipe Pena in the main event, alongside former Octagon foes Glover Teixeira vs. Anthony Smith. During the UFC 290 media day on Thursday, July 6th, Georges St-Pierre made a surprise appearance with a big announcement. He would be entering his first competitive combat sports event since his second retirement from the UFC back in 2017. We’ve really gone six whole years without a GSP fight of any sort. But that all ends in December. “I’m 42-years-old and it gives me—because I felt at the end, when I retired, I was training, but I needed some—I like the kick of competition,” GSP explained to a small crowd of media members and fans. “I’d like to get it back, and I’d like to feel the adrenaline again. I think it’s also an avenue for fighters who still want to compete and make money and have fun with the fans and the family of the UFC.”

The beef between Israel Adesanya and Jon Jones — who went through a fiery series of back and forths in 2020 and 2021 — looks officially squashed. “The Last Stylebender” had a big money “super” fight against “Bones” in mind when he moved up to Light Heavyweight to challenge Jan Blachowicz for the belt. He lost that fight, and then Jones made his debut at Heavyweight. Since then, Adesanya seemed to realize fighting “Bones” was a pipe dream and things chilled out. Now, the two are canoodling on Meta’s new Twitter clone, Threads. Adesanya posted a video of the meeting, declaring “Life is one big cartoon!! #zoinks.” “This motherf—er Jones,” Adesanya says jokingly as Jones puts his arm around him. “Hey, hey, hey, hey, chill champ! It’s all love.” “Bless this king!” Jones exclaims as they shake hands. “Blessed up, king,” Adesanya replies. At the start of June, Adesanya explained why he’d suddenly turned around on feuding with the pound-for-pound great. “Growth is something you have to go through as a human being, as a man especially,” he said on Logan Paul’s YouTube channel. “Maturity. There was a point where we were ... ah, f—k. I came to the UFC, I felt like — it’s up to him to admit this — he was a fan. But then he was kind of like, ‘Ah, there’s another coming in this game and just taking the shine.’ But there’s enough room for us both to shine ... You don’t have to hate on me for doing what I’m doing. We can be in our own lanes and be great.” While nothing is officially booked, Adesanya is expected to return to action at UFC 293 in Sydney, Australia, to defend his Middleweight title. Jones hasn’t competed since steamrolling Ciryl Gane for UFC’s vacant Heavyweight title in March (watch it). Again, nothing is confirmed ... but UFC’s plans have Jones defending his strap when the promotion returns to New York City in November.

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua will face fellow Briton Dillian Whyte at London's O2 Arena on 12 August in a rematch of their 2015 bout. Joshua, 33, knocked out Whyte in the seventh round of their heated British title fight eight years ago, which also took place at the O2, avenging a loss to his rival in the amateurs. Olympic gold medallist Joshua went on to become a two-time world champion. Whyte, 36, lost his only world title challenge to Tyson Fury in 2022. "I've been clear that my plan is to be active this year," said Joshua. "August 12 is the date - I'll be ready to fight. I look forward to dealing with business." Whyte beat Joshua by decision as an amateur in 2009, forming the basis of their bitter rivalry. Joshua gained revenge when the pair met again as professionals in December 2015. 'AJ' was rocked in the second round but recovered to force a stoppage in the seventh. "I'm looking forward to returning to the London O2 on August 12 and going to war," said Whyte. "It's 1-1, so this is the decider." Joshua beat American Jermaine Franklin on points in April, his first win in more than two years, having lost consecutive bouts to WBA (Super), IBF and WBO world champion Oleksandr Usyk. The Londoner - who has won 25 fights and lost three - turned professional after winning gold at London 2012. He won a world title in his 16th fight, but suffered his first professional loss in a shock stoppage defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden in June 2019, before reclaiming his unified titles on points in the rematch six months later. Joshua is expected to face former world champion Deontay Wilder in December in Saudi Arabia, with a deal reportedly close to being agreed. It is understood he wanted a second fight under the tutelage of trainer Derrick James before taking on hard-hitting American Wilder. After weeks of negotiations, and Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn accepting Whyte's request to remove a rematch clause, the fight has been agreed.

Did you know that Iron Mike Tyson wasnt the only boxer to raise pigeons? Legendary former middleweight world champion "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler also raised pigeons and was a pigeon afficionado. Its funny how these killers have their soft side. To me Hagler was one of the best middleweights of all time and was known to have a good heart. He was loved by his community and fans all over.

The WBA world championship fight that was going to go down on july 8th between champ Eimantas Stanionis (13-0-0) v.s Vergil Ortiz (19-0-0) has now been canceled. This fight has been plagued with being called off in the past due to both fighters having health issues. This time its Ortiz that has Rabdomiolisis, its a dangerous condition where dead fibers are attached to an injured muscle and sometimes those dead fibers get into the bloodstream and can cause kidney's to fail, so its pretty serious for Ortiz. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Cedric Doumbé, the rising star of the mixed martial arts world, will finally have his moment to shine in his home country as he headlines the much-anticipated PFL Europe Playoffs in Paris. After a postponed debut, Doumbé's opportunity to showcase his skills has arrived, and fans are eagerly awaiting his explosive performance on September 30th at Zenith Paris La Villette. In a thrilling announcement made by the promotion, Doumbé's opponent for the main event is yet to be revealed, adding to the suspense surrounding this special showcase bout. The anticipation is palpable as fans wonder who will step into the cage against the dynamic welterweight contender. The event itself is set to be a spectacle of combat sports, featuring the semifinal bouts in the light heavyweight, women's flyweight, bantamweight, and lightweight divisions. The winners of each division will not only earn $100,000 but also secure a coveted spot in next year's PFL regular season. Doumbé's journey to this moment has been fraught with obstacles, as an injury prevented his PFL debut at PFL 6. However, with an unblemished 4-0 professional MMA record and a reputation for finishing fights within two rounds, the former GLORY champion is ready to leave an indelible mark on the welterweight division. The French crowd, known for their passionate support of combat sports, will undoubtedly rally behind their homegrown hero. Doumbé's explosive striking, technical wizardry, and relentless pursuit of victory have captivated fans worldwide, and now he has the chance to showcase his skills on the grand stage of the PFL Europe Playoffs. As the countdown to September 30th begins, MMA enthusiasts are bracing themselves for a night of high-octane action, culminating in Doumbé's electrifying performance. The PFL Europe Playoffs in Paris will not only determine the champions of the inaugural season but also provide an unforgettable homecoming for Cedric Doumbé. The stage is set, the spotlight awaits, and fans across the globe eagerly anticipate the moment this rising star steps into the cage, ready to leave a lasting impression on the world of MMA. Get ready, fight fans, as Doumbé prepares to dazzle and inspire in his long-awaited PFL debut.

Former BMF champion Jorge Masvidal has revealed that he was involved in a bathroom brawl during a UFC China event. Masvidal (35-17 MMA) left the UFC this year in April. At UFC 287, the 38-year-old's bout against Gilbert Burns was his final in the Octagon. This would be 'Gamebred's' fourth straight defeat. The two-time UFC title contender and former "BMF" champion has a history of encounters outside the Octagon as well. Masvidal revealed on 'The MMA Hour' that the strangest place he'd ever been into a fight was a toilet in a nightclub in China: “Definitely, probably, a public bathroom. I got assaulted in one. These three guys, they weren’t the wisest and whatever.” “I was actually in China…. three random European guys. I was in the bathroom. I had a nice chain on at the time and I was waiting in line to wash my hands. These guys are behind me and somebody picks up my chain with their fingers and turns to his friend and starts saying something in a language that I’m not understanding, and I turn around very politely and I go, ‘Hey, relax, bro. It’s all good’. And I go forward to get away, because he’s literally grabbing my chain. Like, I’ve never seen you in my life, you can’t do that.” “Then I’m here, I’m looking in the reflection in the mirror, and the guy goes like this (jerks hand in the air) and lifts up my chain like an a**hole, and he says something to me in whatever language he was speaking. So I was like, I know what’s going to happen next. If these guys keep doing this, they’re going to take everything I’ve got, so when I turned around, the guy got in my face and then yeah, it was like a sleeping bomb went off in there.”

In a thrilling matchup that promises fireworks, Tai Tuivasa, the pride of Australia, will step into the octagon on home soil to take on the formidable Alexander Volkov. The heavyweight collision is scheduled to take place at UFC 293, an event that will electrify the Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on September 9th. Tuivasa, currently ranked No. 6 in UFC heavyweight rankings, is eager to bounce back from a tough run of defeats. After enjoying an impressive five-fight winning streak, all victories achieved through his signature knockout power, "Bam Bam" faced setbacks against Sergei Pavlovich and Ciryl Gane. Now, fueled by determination and the support of his passionate Australian fans, Tuivasa aims to reclaim his winning form in front of a roaring home crowd. However, Tuivasa's road to redemption won't come without its challenges. Standing across from him will be none other than Alexander Volkov, the former Bellator champion and current No. 7 heavyweight contender. Volkov is riding high on a two-fight winning streak, having secured dominant TKO victories against Alexandr Romanov and Jairzinho Rozenstruik, both in the first round. The Russian powerhouse is hungry for further success and aims to cement his status as a top contender in the UFC's heavyweight division. With both fighters known for their striking prowess and knockout ability, fight fans can expect a clash that will have them on the edge of their seats. Tuivasa's relentless aggression and thunderous strikes will meet Volkov's technical precision and imposing stature, creating a matchup that could shape the landscape of the division. UFC 293 promises to be an unforgettable event, showcasing the best in heavyweight talent and providing a captivating spectacle for MMA enthusiasts worldwide. As the main card unfolds on pay-per-view, fight fans will have the opportunity to witness the high-stakes battle between Tuivasa and Volkov firsthand. As the anticipation builds, the MMA world eagerly awaits the clash between these two heavyweights, who will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of victory. The stage is set, the fighters are ready, and come September 9th, Sydney will witness an epic showdown that will reverberate throughout the division. The latest UFC 293 lineup now includes: Viviane Araujo vs. Casey O’Neill Da-un Jung vs. Carlos Ulberg Manel Kape vs. Kai Kara-France Tai Tuivasa vs. Alexander Volkov Hold onto your seats, fight fans, because this homecoming clash is set to deliver a night of unforgettable action at UFC 293 in Sydney.

After his fight with Nate Diaz in August, Social Media superstar Jake Paul is prepared to fight Conor McGregor. Later this year, "The Problem Child" is expected to take on the Stockton native. The two will headline a DAZN pay-per-view event, Jake Paul's first since losing to Tommy Fury in February. The YouTuber-turned-boxer demanded an immediate rematch after his defeat by "TNT" He eventually changed his mind about those remarks and will now compete against Nate Diaz in August. Before the fight, Jake Paul vowed to defeat the crowd favourite in a way that Conor McGregor was unable to. Nate Diaz has trained with boxing greats like Andre Ward, but this will be his first fight. “When I knock out Nate Diaz, I think that Conor McGregor’s going to see me, want a payday, and come and get knocked out.” Jake Paul stated in a recent interview. According to Jake Paul, who spoke with TalkSport, if successful, he intends to move on to the octagon. The YouTuber was then invited to compete against Conor McGregor in the UFC. Jake Paul currently has a contract with the PFL, but Logan Paul, through his PRIME brand, has a tight relationship with the Dana White-led business. “We can fight in the PFL smart cage, whatever it is. I told everybody I would fight Conor in any form of fight, because, in my opinion, he is that shot. I’ll do MMA, I’m not afraid.”