Various reports are saying that the Canelo v.s Bivol rematch is not happenning because of the Canelo team's bad negociation tactics. Team Bivol says they will move on and that the fight is off.

Its been 30 years since these two greats squared off inside the ring in a 12 round WBO heavyweight world championship fight. The WBO strap was vacant and it was up for grabs, the great fan favorite "Big" George Foreman just couldnt find a quicker, younger Tommy "The Duke" Morrison. Morrison won the fight by majority decisión. After that fight many thought Foreman was done and a year later prooves everyone wrong by knocking out former world champ Michael Moore that was world champion at the time and shocking the world. Foreman was loosing the whole fight and all it took was a strait right to put Moore down and out, making Foreman the oldest heavyweight world champion in history. That goes to show the importance of having faith and not loosing hope.

Darren Till, a former UFC fighter, has entered a not-guilty plea to three counts related to a car accident last month. After losing to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 282 in December, Till left the UFC earlier this year. He is taking some time to heal from some prior wounds and might fight again in another promotion. Till's biggest battle right now is a legal one. He was charged with driving while ineligible last month. Till received unconditional bail and will appear in court again on August 30 to start the trial. Till's legal problems become public while the former UFC championship contender struggles in the octagon. He lost three straight fights, including defeats to Robert Whittaker and Derek Brunson, before leaving the UFC. Till's transition to middleweight didn't succeed while he was a UFC fighter. He lost four of five fights at 185 pounds after being given a welterweight title chance, with his lone triumph coming against Kelvin Gastelum at UFC 244 in 2019.

Israel Adesanya, the reigning UFC middleweight champion, has expressed gratitude for what appears to be the end of his long-standing rivalry with Jon Jones. The animosity between 'The Last Stylebender' and 'Bones' has been well-documented, particularly since Adesanya's meteoric rise to championship status in 2019. However, any talks of a potential showdown between the two fighters came to a halt when Jones announced his intention to move up to the heavyweight division. Jones made his highly anticipated heavyweight debut at UFC 285 against Ciryl Gane, securing a first-round submission victory. This triumph not only earned him the heavyweight championship but also positioned him for a potential future clash against Stipe Miocic. Amidst the buzz surrounding Jones' success, it became apparent that the rivalry with Adesanya had dissipated. In a surprising turn of events, Jones publicly declared Adesanya as his favorite current MMA fighter in March. For Israel Adesanya, this acknowledgment from his former rival serves as a significant testament to personal growth. During a recent appearance on the Impaulsive podcast, the middleweight champion revealed his admiration for Jones and emphasized that they can both achieve greatness in their respective divisions. “I don’t even like to talk about this s*it. But like for me, growth is something you have to go through as a human being,” Israel Adesanya stated on the podcast regarding Jon Jones’ comments. “As a man, especially, maturity. There was a point where we were, I came to the UFC. I feel like it’s up to him to admit this, but I feel like he was a fan, but he was kind of like ‘Ugh, there’s another one coming in and taking the shine’. But there’s enough room for us to shine.” He continued, “…We can be in our own lanes and be great. I’ve been a fan of Jon since UFC 94 when he fought Stephan Bonnar. I saw what he did in that fight… But yeah. Real recognize real, I’ll put it that way.” Adesanya's comments highlight a mature perspective that transcends the boundaries of rivalry. Rather than dwelling on past conflicts, he recognizes the potential for individual excellence and success in their distinct weight classes. Both fighters have captivated fans with their unique styles and impressive records, cementing their positions as two of the sport's most talented athletes. For now, Israel Adesanya can appreciate the growth and mutual respect that has emerged from his rivalry with Jon Jones. As he continues to defend his middleweight title and cement his legacy, fans can look forward to witnessing the brilliance and unique styles of both fighters, each carving their path to greatness within the UFC.

Bantamweight champion Sergio Pettis is gearing up for a colossal showdown at Bellator 297, where he will defend his title against featherweight champ Patricio Freire in a highly anticipated co-main event on June 16. However, Pettis has his eyes set on more than just a successful title defense. With Bellator recently introducing the flyweight division, Pettis is open to the possibility of returning to 125 pounds and capturing a second championship. Pettis boasts an impressive record of 22 wins and 5 losses, with a notable run in the UFC's flyweight division. During his time there, he secured victories over the likes of Joseph Benavidez, a multiple-time title challenger, and the current 125-pound champion, Brandon Moreno. Although dropping down to flyweight poses its challenges, Pettis is willing to embrace the weight cut if a significant opportunity arises. “Definitely something I’m interested in,” Pettis told MMA Junkie Radio. “Obviously to have that champ-champ status, but man, that cut to 125 is not fun for anybody. The older I’m getting, I’m like, ‘Man, I don’t know if I really see myself going back down.’ If it made sense and the opportunity presented itself, the competitor in me and the ego in me would be like definitely could make it. But how I feel at 135 is a lot different than how I feel at 125.” Meanwhile, his upcoming opponent, Patricio "Pitbull" Freire, a former lightweight champion, and the current featherweight title holder, aims to add yet another accolade to his illustrious career. Stepping into the 135-pound weight class for the first time, Freire will test his skills against Pettis. Given his experience competing in two different weight divisions, Pettis believes that the additional ten pounds Freire needs to cut might affect his performance in the fight. “It’s definitely interesting,” Pettis said. “I fought at 125, so I know the difference of how I felt at 135 to 125. That extra 10 pounds makes a hell of a difference. He’s getting older. I did it at a younger age – he’s older – so we’ll see how his body adjusts. We’ll see if he’s as durable.” Bellator, recognizing the potential for a thrilling match-up, has orchestrated a fight card that promises excitement for fans. The promotion will crown its inaugural flyweight champion at Bellator x Rizin 2 on July 30 when Kyoji Horiguchi takes on Makoto Takahashi. Pettis undoubtedly has his eyes on the outcome of this clash, as it could determine his future move to the flyweight division. As the date for Bellator 297 approaches, fans eagerly anticipate the clash between Pettis and Freire, recognizing the stakes and the potential for a dramatic twist in Pettis' career. Will Pettis successfully defend his bantamweight title, or will Freire's jump to a new weight class prove to be a game-changer? One thing is for certain: the world of Bellator is buzzing with anticipation as these two elite fighters prepare to clash in the octagon.

One of the PFL's most recent high-profile additions won't be making their debut for a little while. Cedric Doumbe, a well-known kickboxer, was forced to postpone his June 23 debut matchup with Jarrah Al-Silawi, the league stated on Wednesday. Doumbe is replaced in the fight by Zach Juusola, who takes on Al-Silawi. Doumbe used social media to explain that a wrist ailment is the cause of his withdrawal. “Now, we are training, we trained, we trained a lot. Everything was good. At the grappling training I don’t know why but my wrist hurt, I told myself it will heal. There’s always little injuries during the training camp. And then, at home I wasn’t able to move my wrist, it hurt me so bad. I waited two, three days to see if it would pass and the next day I was’nt able to use my wrist. “So, I went to the doctor and he forbade me to fight. ‘You can fight but if you want to use only 20 percent of your abilities, that’s your problem.’ ... We’re gonna try to fight quickly, maybe this summer, September, or October.” The PFL made no mention of Doumbe's potential return date or whether it would make an effort to reschedule his matchup with Al-Silawi after Al-Silawi's subsequent fight. Doumbe joined the PFL earlier this year after a successful kickboxing career that included two stints as the welterweight champion of Glory Kickboxing. Doumbe said that the offer he received from the league was "10 times" greater than one from the UFC during an appearance on The MMA Hour.

Josh Taylor still views himself as the 140-pound division's indisputable champion. Taylor cannot see how any of the other champions in his division could suggest he is not the one to beat in it, despite the fact that the Scottish southpaw relinquished three of his four titles after successfully defending each of them against Jack Catterall 15 months ago. The only person to defeat WBC champion Regis Prograis (28-1, 24 KOs) was Taylor (19-0, 13 KOs). To earn the IBF title, Subriel Matias (19-1, 19 KOs) defeated the inexperienced Jermias Ponce (30-1, 20 KOs). Taylor gave up last year, and Rolando "Rolly" Romero (15-1, 13 KOs) defeated Ismael Barroso (24-4-2, 22 KOs) last month in a contentious ninth-round stoppage to claim the then-vacant WBA title. On Saturday night in New York, Taylor, 32, will defend the sole title he held—the WBO junior welterweight championship—against mandatory challenger Teofimo Lopez, 18-1, 13 KOs. “You have to beat me to get a hold of them belts,” Taylor told BoxingScene.com. “The belts the other lads have got, they’re my belts. I never lost them. I let go of them. So, they’re my belts. They’re still number two in the division. I’m still the king. No one’s beaten me, so I am the man to beat. I am the top dog in the 140 division. I’ve got one belt left and if you wanna become champion, you’re gonna have to fight me and beat me for it.” Taylor consented to a rematch because he was determined to beat Catterall more convincingly, but it was twice postponed, the second time owing to Taylor's foot injury. Before the Catterall rematch could be rescheduled, the WBO mandated that Taylor defend his lone remaining title against Brooklyn's Lopez, a former unified lightweight champion.

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub mentioned "the only" scenario that he believes would compel Dana White to acknowledge and correct the judging system concerns. Recent odd scoring judgements have left the MMA world bewildered and, in some cases, enraged, putting the UFC's judging system under heavy scrutiny. Amir Albazi and Kai Kara-France's recent main event at UFC Vegas 74, which ended in a highly contentious manner, is a noteworthy instance of this. Although the judges gave Albazi a split-decision victory, the media and the majority of fans felt that Kara-France should have been named the winner. While criticising UFC president Dana White, Brendan Schaub brought attention to the ongoing judging system issue in the company. 'Big Brown' said during a recent episode of the Thiccc Boy podcast: “The only time you're gonna get a change when Dana White's enough. But to Dana, he's putting out other fires, dealing with other business or he's just like 'we're just making money, who give's a sh*t about the judging.' Trust me if it became such a problem, which it is, it became such an issue where they started losing money trust me you'd have a change in judging by next week."

Days before his big championship fight against Josh Taylor, the confident former undisputed world champion Teofimo Lopez stated in an interview that he loves the show and being a showman, his ídols in boxing are Naseem Hamed and Adrian Broner , two showmen that knew how to do business good and knew how to sell. He knows most people paid to see them loose just like in his case but it gets you paid a little more, so that always good.

Legendary former world champion "Sugar" Shane Mosley doesnt agree the direction modern boxing is headed and the way these modern boxers conduct themselves. He stated that everyone wants to be like Mayweather and be undefeated and get paid but they forget that the Moneyman fought the best in his day and took risk. All the greats like Hagler, Leonard, De La Hoya, Trinidad, and Hearns all took big risks and thats why we love them and the fighters of today wont take risks , they only want to get paid. Sadly but very true .

The legendary former world champion Jorge "Niño de Oro" Linares is trainning hard to do his last fight which he is calling his "Last Dance" before he hangs them up. He doesnt want just anybody he wants Ryan Garcia, he believes he can win and set off into the sunset. Linares is a true legend, fighting the best in the world for many years now. Lately he has shown he is not out just yet, remember when he wobbled current undisputed champion Devin Haney and droped Loma? He believes he still can do one more great big fight before retireing. If this fight were to happen it would be big alright, we just have to wait and see what Ryan and his promotor Óscar de la Hoya have to say. We all know their relationship is a little rocky at the moment and we will have to wait and see.

Numerous professional athletes and fighters have indicated interest in transitioning from their sport to pro wrestling. Some MMA competitors, including Paige VanZant and Cain Velasquez, have done that. Others have expressed a desire to wrestle, including Colby Covington, Daniel Cormier, and Conor McGregor. This Saturday's main event of UFC 289 will feature Amanda Nunes vs. Irene Aldana, the UFC Women's Featherweight and Bantamweight Champion. Aldana was brought in to fill in for Julianna Pea, who had to withdraw due to fractured ribs. While speaking with the New York Post, Nunes was asked about the idea of joining WWE after her career in MMA ends. “It depends on the contract, you know? (If she’d go to WWE) If the contract is amazing, why not? What I wanted to do in MMA, I did already — even more than I thought in my head when I went through my whole career. I became a double champion. I wanted only one — I had two … I’m so happy, and whatever comes after I’m done with UFC, we’ll see. For sure, you guys will see me around anyways.”