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It's a battle for supremacy, a fight that has been teased for months and has finally arrived. The undefeated, unstoppable force Gervonta "Tank" Davis will take on the lightning-quick, daring Ryan "KingRy" Garcia in a clash that has the potential to become one of the biggest battles in lightweight history. The stakes are high, as this will be the biggest challenge of each fighter's career. The winner will undoubtedly catapult themselves to the top of the division, while the loser will have to reassess their trajectory. Davis, with his intimidating 28-0 record, is the favorite going into the fight. He's already held world titles in the junior lightweight and lightweight divisions, and his impressive track record in major title fights speaks for itself. Meanwhile, Garcia is a rising star, with a remarkable record of 23-0 and 19 KO's. He's been on a tear, winning his last two fights by knockout, including a stunning knockout of Olympic gold medalist Luke Campbell. The two fighters have contrasting styles, but both have the ability to knock out their opponents with one devastating punch. Davis is known for his power, with 26 of his 28 victories coming by way of knockout. He's a southpaw who can hit his opponents with both hands, and his striking accuracy is unparalleled. Garcia, on the other hand, is known for his speed and agility, with incredible footwork and a lightning-fast jab. He's a natural counterpuncher who always seems to find an opening to land his shots. The fight will be a true test of wills, with both fighters looking to prove that they're the best in the game. For Davis, a win against Garcia would cement his legacy as one of the all-time greats in boxing. For Garcia, a victory would show that he's ready to take on the world and become the face of the sport. The Davis vs. Garcia showdown will take place on Saturday night, with fans eagerly awaiting the outcome. Will Davis continue his unbeaten run, or will Garcia be the one to upset the odds? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain - this is a fight you won't want to miss. Get ready for an explosive encounter that will have the boxing world talking for years to come.

Ray Borg, 29, announced his retirement from MMA on Friday, following a botched weight cut that resulted in his Bellator release. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) title candidate didn't even make it to the scale before the promotion cancelled his fight, albeit it was later revealed that he was indeed struggling to make weight, the fifth time he's failed to do so. Borg has previously declared that if he failed to hit his stride again, he would retire from the sport. And, true to his word, he did exactly that. The UFC released him from his contract in 2020, and he went on to win three straight fights in two separate promotions before signing with Bellator. “Things did not go as planned this weekend and I will not be fighting,” Borg wrote on Facebook. “I made a promise to myself that if another incident like this ever happened I would retire. So going forward I am officially out of the game and hanging it up. “I just want to formally apologize to those I have let down and thank those that have been by my side throughout these crazy years. I am on a different journey in life now and I appreciate and love you all for always being team Borg.” Borg was scheduled to make his Bellator debut on Saturday in a flyweight encounter against former Bellator champion Kyoji Horiguchi, but the fight was canceled on Friday owing to Borg's recent weight-loss issues.

Alex Pereira, a Brazilian kickboxing legend and former Glory middleweight champion, has made waves in the MMA world with his impressive striking skills. He made his UFC debut in October 2021 and knocked out Andreas Michailidis with a stunning knee to the body. Since then, fans have enthusiastically enjoyed seeing his fights in the octagon. Israel Adesanya stunned Alex Pereira earlier this month, rendering him unconscious. The Brazilian dropped his middleweight UFC title in the course of events. 'Poatan' declared after his defeat that he will be going up to light heavyweight, even though many fans had hoped to see a trilogy match between the two fighters. It appears like he may enter title contention with only one or two victories given the status of the division right now. Of course, there remain a few outstanding fighters in that region, and the Brazilian will face several of them. However, there's one opponent that former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier believes Pereira should avoid: Magomed Ankalaev. “That’s the matchup that you as Alex Pereira would want to avoid,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “I think that’s the only one at 205 that you want to avoid right now is Ankalaev because Ankalaev can wrestle, and we saw that in the fight against Jan Blachowicz, where he took him down for the last three rounds.” Ankalaev, a Russian fighter, is currently ranked #2 in the UFC's light heavyweight division. He has a professional record of 18-1-1 and is known for his striking and grappling skills. He's also on a 9-fight win streak, with his most recent outing coming against Jan Blachowicz in December 2022 resulting in a split draw. Other than Ankalaev, Cormier doesn't believe Pereira poses a significant grappling danger at light heavyweight. “Now there’s very few wrestlers,” Cormier said. “So if you are Alex Pereira, you really aren’t as concerned about going up to 205 then you might have been in the past because there just doesn’t seem to be as many guys for you to worry about just taking you down and laying on you.” Jamahal Hill, the current light heavyweight champion, is expected to face Jiri Prochazka in his first title defense, thus Cormier prefers Pereira to appear in his debut in the weight division versus Blachowicz, a previous champion. Regardless of who Pereira fights next, there's no doubt that his striking skills will continue to be a major asset in the octagon. And if he does eventually face Ankalaev, it will be an intriguing matchup between two of the UFC's most exciting young fighters.

Mixed martial arts fans were eagerly anticipating the showdown between Kyoji Horiguchi and Ray Borg at Bellator 295, but unfortunately, the highly anticipated bout has been scratched from the lineup, Bellator officials announced Friday. The news came as a huge disappointment to MMA fans who were looking forward to seeing two of the sport's top prospects compete in what was expected to be an explosive match. Horiguchi, a former Rizin and Bellator champion, was set to take on former UFC standout Ray Borg, who was looking to make a statement in his Bellator debut. Although the company doesn't have a flyweight division, the main event at Honolulu's Neal S. Blaisdell Arena was slated to start with a fight contested at 125 pounds. According to a Bellator representative, Borg's weight management concerns were the cause of the scrape. The former UFC championship contender previously struggled to reach the flyweight limit, and his last four fights took place at bantamweight. After winning three straight matches while playing for Eagle FC and UAE Warriors, Borg joined with the promotion. The slate of events will now include 12 fights after the 165-pound catchweight match featuring Yancy Medeiros and Charlie Leary is moved up to the main card. The bantamweight grand prix final between interim champion Raufeon Stots and Patchy Mix will serve as the main event at Bellator 295. While it is a shame that Horiguchi vs. Borg will not be taking place, MMA fans know that weight cuts issues are a part of the sport and are hopeful that both fighters will be able to compete at the highest level once again. See the official Bellator 295 weigh-in results here. Main Card: Raufeon Stots (134.2) vs. Patchy Mix (135) Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (126) vs. Kana Watanabe (125.6) Aaron Pico (145.6) vs. James Gonzalez (145.8) Yancy Medeiros (162.4) vs. Charlie Leary (164.2) — 165-pound catchweight bout Preliminary Card: Mads Burnell (144.4) vs. Justin Gonzales (145.6) Kai Kamaka III (145.4) vs. Adli Edwards (145.6) Sumiko Inaba (124.4) vs. Veta Arteaga (125.8) Bobby King (155.4) vs. Aalon Cruz (156) Davion Franklin (259.2) vs. Kasim Aras (251.8) Ilara Joanne (125.4) vs. Bruna Ellen (125.6) Alexey Shurkevich (170.8) vs. Masayuki Kikuiri (169)

In a highly anticipated middleweight bout, Meiirim Nursultanov remained unbeaten after stopping Kazuto Takesato in the eighth round at the Paradise City Plaza in Incheon, South Korea on Saturday night. Both fighters produced solid exchanges throughout the fight, with the victory being up for grabs until the final moments. Nursultanov, originally from Kazakhstan and now residing in Oxnard, California, improved his record to 19-0, with 11 knockouts. The 29-year-old is managed by Egis Klimas and is ranked in the top 10 by three major sanctioning bodies. Takesato, a resident of Tokyo, Japan, entered the fight with an impressive record of 15-1-1, with 14 KOs. The 31-year-old had won his last five bouts by knockout, with his only blemish being a split-decision draw against Shuji Kato in March 2019. Takesato would go on to defeat Kato in a rematch by knockout five months later. The fight was tightly contested from start to finish, with both fighters exchanging blows in the pocket. In the eighth round, Nursultanov landed an overhand right to the head that stunned Takesato. Nursultanov followed up with a series of hooks and crosses to the head, backing Takesato into a corner. One cross landed to the chin, sending Takesato face-first to the canvas. The referee, Yuji Fukuchi, immediately stopped the fight at 2:33. At the time of the stoppage, Nursultanov was leading on the judges’ scorecards, with scores of 68-65, 68-65, and 67-66. Nursultanov's last fight was in October 2020, where he defeated Marcelo Coceres by unanimous decision. With this victory, Nursultanov looks to further establish his place as one of the top middleweight contenders and potentially earn a shot at a world title in the near future.

As Liam Smith and Chris Eubank Jr. prepare for their middleweight rematch later this summer, retired boxer Kell Brook has expressed an interest in the outcome of the fight. The two fighters first went head-to-head in January at the AO Arena in Manchester, with Smith winning in a shock upset after stopping Eubank in the fourth round. Brook, who announced his retirement last year after defeating Amir Khan, has hinted at the possibility of making a return to the ring, calling himself “semi-retired.” Ben Shalom, head of the promotional company Boxxer, which has exclusive ties with broadcasting giant Sky, believes that the winner of the Smith-Eubank rematch could be a potential opponent for Brook. When asked if he expected to work with Brook again soon, Shalom told SecondsOut.com, “I think a lot can ride on what happens with Smith-Eubank. I think he’ll probably be looking at that fight as a natural creation of his next opponent. Let’s not look beyond that fight.” Shalom defended the decision to host a rematch between Smith and Eubank, calling it an equally intriguing fight as the first. He also suggested that Eubank had to go through two grueling weight cuts in his camps, making him a special fighter in the ring. As for Brook’s potential return, it remains uncertain. However, boxing fans remain excited to see which fighter will emerge victorious in the upcoming Smith-Eubank rematch and how it will affect the future of the sport. If Brook does decide to return to the ring, his next opponent could hold significant weight in determining how successful his semi-retirement return will be.

On Saturday night, Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis will enter the ring at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas for their highly anticipated 12-round fight. However, the lead-up to the event has been overshadowed by comments made by Hall-of-Fame boxer Oscar De La Hoya, who accused Davis’ team of being overprotective and lacking confidence in the undefeated knockout artist. De La Hoya’s comments stemmed from the restrictions placed on Garcia and Davis during weigh-ins and rehydration periods. Davis’ team insisted on a catchweight of 136 pounds, a weigh-in two hours later than usual, and a rehydration restriction for a second-day weigh-in late Saturday morning. Both fighters can add as much weight as they want from the time their second weigh-in ends until they enter the ring, but neither can weigh more than 146 pounds at their second weigh-in. De La Hoya, who has spent most of his early life in the ring and knows firsthand what it takes to compete at the highest level, believes that Garcia is ready and that his team has the confidence in him to win the fight. However, he questions whether Davis’ team feels the same way. Despite Davis looking physically ready and confident, De La Hoya suggests that his team’s actions throughout the promotion have left him wondering if they really think he is ready. He believes that by restricting Garcia at weigh-ins on back-to-back days, Davis’ team is displaying insecurity and lack of confidence in their fighter. The comments made by De La Hoya have added an extra layer of tension to what was already set to be an intense showdown in the ring. Fans are eagerly waiting to see whether Garcia can maintain his undefeated record and take down Davis, or whether the overprotectiveness of Davis’ team was necessary to secure his own unbeaten record. Regardless of the outcome, one thing is certain – this fight is set to be a spectacle, with both fighters looking to prove their worth and silence the critics.

Floyd Mayweather Jr believes that he faced Canelo Alvarez in his peak ten years ago, in 2013, when the Mexican fighter was 22 years old. Mayweather was 36 when he fought Canelo at 152 pounds, and he claims that if he had fought him when he was at his peak, he would have stopped him. Floyd is being dishonest when he says Canelo was in his heyday at 22 years old since he was nowhere near the boxer who fought Gennadiy Golovkin in his first two fights or in 2021 when he won the undisputed super middleweight championship by defeating Caleb Plant. Canelo's version of Mayweather will almost certainly have battered him, forcing him to run for twelve rounds. If Canelo had been in his peak, he would have either knocked Mayweather out or humiliated him in a one-sided decision. “Canelo Alvarez is a helluva fighter. [People talk about] a prime Mayweather vs. a prime Canelo. I fought a prime Canelo. I was the older Mayweather fighting prime Canelo. The fight wouldn’t have gone the distance if it were a prime Mayweather,” said Floyd Mayweather Jr. Fans argued that Mayweather was terrible for boxing because he focused on preserving his unbeaten record by meticulously selecting his opponents and fought top fighters when they were past their peak. Mayweather waited until they were well past their peak to fight Oscar De La Hoya, Shane Mosley, Zab Judah, and Manny Pacquiao, and the fights were boring to watch.

In a highly anticipated announcement, UFC President Dana White revealed two exciting matchups that are set to take place in the upcoming months. Marvin Vettori and Jared Cannonier will headline UFC Vegas 75 on June 17, while a week later, Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria will take center stage at UFC Jacksonville on June 24. The middleweight showdown between Vettori and Cannonier has been highly anticipated by MMA fans around the world. The hunt for the UFC gold continues for both of the fighters. Israel Adesanya has recently regained the lost title back with a stunning approach at UFC 287 against his bitter rival Alex Pereira. So, The Last Stylebender is looking out for his options as he has beaten the top 5 of the division and Pereira has announced to move up a division. “Both guys are absolute beasts, and the winner will be on a very short list for the next title shot at 185 pounds,” White said. The 39-year-old Cannonier is coming off a split decision victory against Sean Strickland and will compete in his third consecutive main event. Before this fight, Cannonier had won consecutive victories over Kelvin Gastelum and Derek Brunson before losing to champion Israel Adesanya in a middleweight title fight at UFC 276. Since gaining a crack at the championship, 29-year-old Vettori has alternated between both winning and losing results in his most recent appearances. He stopped Roman Dolidze, an emerging contender, in his last outing. Before that, Vettori was defeated on the scorecards by former champion Robert Whittaker. At UFC 263, Vettori lost to Adesanya in his attempt to capture the championship, but four months later, he triumphed over Paulo Costa. Another highly anticipated bout announced by Dana White is Josh Emmett's face-off against Ilia Topuria in a featherweight bout that is sure to produce fireworks. Originally scheduled to be the headliner of UFC Vegas 75, a bout between former interim featherweight championship challenger Josh Emmett and Ilia Topuria will now take place on June 24 as the main event of a UFC Jacksonville card. Emmett will attempt to recover from his February submission defeat against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 284. Emmett had won five straight matches before the loss, notably victories against Calvin Kattar, Shane Burgos, and Dan Ige. As he competes in his first-ever UFC main event, Topuria's record as a professional remains undefeated. In December, he participated in UFC 282, when he defeated grappling prodigy Bryce Mitchell by submission. Overall, these two matchups are sure to be must-watch events for any MMA fan. With so much on the line for the fighters involved, fans can expect to see some of the best performances of their careers. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting bouts as the dates approach!

If you believe Eddie Hearn, Tyson Fury's opponent for his upcoming world title defense will be Andy Ruiz. Fury is yet to taste defeat inside the boxing ring in his professional career. Hearn believes that the former heavyweight champion will get the opportunity to become a two-time champion later this year after being pressed on the matter in a recent interview. Many people had hoped that Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk would square off in an undisputed match, but those hopes were dashed when an agreement couldn't be reached. Usyk is now likely to perform his mandatory obligations, leaving Fury without a challenger, but Hearn believes Ruiz will be the one called to take on the WBC champion. “I think Andy Ruiz by the looks of things.” said Hearn when discussing the heavyweight scene with Boxing Social “I know George Warren said in his interview, was it July 22nd? Obviously not the fight people wanted, but tick-over fight, decent fight.”

The UFC is back with another exciting event, and this time it's UFC 288 which promises to be a night full of thrilling bouts. One of the latest additions to the card is the short-notice co-headliner, featuring Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad. The organization made it obvious that they would begin searching for alternatives when the co-main event featuring Charles Oliveira and Beneil Dariush on May's UFC 288 show was scrapped. Dana White, the president of the UFC, consequently released a special announcement about the contest that was broadcast on the promotion's YouTube account. The main event of UFC 288 is a bantamweight title fight between champion Aljamain Sterling and former champion Henry Cejudo, which takes place on May 6 at the Prudential Centre in New Jersey. “What I love about this fight is both guys wanted it to be five rounds,” said White. “Two of the best guys in the division, and both guys think they deserve a title shot after this.” Burns will compete in the octagon three times in 2023. "Durinho" beat Jorge Masvidal by a unanimous decision at UFC 287 last month after submitting Neil Magny in the opening round of UFC 283 in January. The Brazilian requested the UFC declare him as a reserve contender for the next Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington title bout, which would qualify him for the victor, after his victory against Masvidal. Additionally, on short notice, Burns offered his services and identified others, including Muhammad and former interim champion Dustin Poirier. Muhammad will try to secure his first crack at the UFC championship by improving his current undefeated run. Muhammad is currently on a four-fight winning run consisting of wins over Sean Brady, Vicente Luque, Stephen Thompson, and Demian Maia. He has not dropped in his last nine fights. It's important to note that this fight is taking place on short notice, which adds an extra level of unpredictability to the bout. Both fighters have had less time to prepare and may need to rely on their instincts and experience in the cage to secure the win. Overall, this co-headliner is a great addition to an already stacked card, and fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an unforgettable night of MMA action. Will Burns' grappling be enough to secure the victory, or will Muhammad's striking game prove too much for the Brazilian? Only time will tell, but one thing is for certain – this is a fight you won't want to miss.

Ryan Garcia will be defeated, according to former five division world champion Floyd Mayweather, who much of his career promoted Gervonta Davis. This coming Saturday at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Davis and Garcia will meet. After defeating UFC superstar Conor McGregor in a high-profile crossover match to improve to a perfect 50-0 record, Mayweather announced his retirement from the sport in 2017. Following his retirement, Mayweather concentrated on Mayweather Promotions, his promotional organisation. The biggest celebrity under Mayweather's management was Davis, but their relationship ended last year. Despite their split, Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions, has been helping Davis' team promote the Garcia fight. Mayweather believes Davis will come out on top spectacularly in his upcoming test. “Ryan hasn’t won a title yet. We don’t talk about no interim belt – that don’t count. And we not taking nothing away from the guy, [Javier] Fortuna, but he was just an opponent. I’m gonna have 'Tank' in the best shape of his life. And just know, when he hit that boy, he ain’t gonna wake up until next year," Mayweather told the media.