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Even more money was made from the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia bout than those responsible for organising it anticipated. According to information obtained, the Showtime Pay-Per-View main event sold almost 1.2 million copies in the US. The majority of experts  predicted that it would generate between 450,000 and 750,000 buys, which would still have been a success given the state of the boxing pay-per-view market in the United States. A reported sellout crowd of 20,842 people attended the 136-pound, non-title bout at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, which brought in an additional $22.8 million in ticket revenue. Only Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao (almost $72.2 million), Mayweather-Conor McGregor (more than $55.4 million), Alvarez-Gennadiy Golovkin I (more than $27 million), and Alvarez-Golovkin II (more than $24.4 million) have earned more money in Nevada boxing history. Although Davis, 28, and Garcia, 24, are two of the most popular boxers in the sport, pay-per-view sales have recently suffered due to piracy and exorbitant prices. However, their battle enthralled both casual and passionate boxing fans, making it Showtime Pay-Per-View's most lucrative event since Mayweather-McGregor in August 2017. With 4.3 million pay-per-view purchases, Mayweather-McGregor came in second only behind Mayweather-Pacquiao in May 2015. A record 4.6 million people watched Mayweather-Pacquiao, and the event generated over $600 million in revenue.

UFC welterweight contender Gilbert Burns is gearing up for a shot at the title once again. After securing two impressive victories against Neil Magny and Jorge Masvidal, Burns is set to face Belal Muhammad in a co-main event five-round bout next month at UFC 288. Burns is hoping that a win against Muhammad will earn him a shot at the welterweight title. Despite UFC president Dana White indicating that Colby Covington will face the champion, Leon Edwards, Burns is not giving up hope of jumping ahead of Covington in the queue. In his UFC career, Durinho has only ever faced up for a title bout. At UFC 258 on February 13, 2021, Kamaru Usman was the opponent. Burns put Usman to the ground quickly during the fight, however in the third round of the clash, the referee awarded a technical knockout victory to Usman. “I would love to say the winner is next for [Leon Edwards] but Colby is definitely next,” Gilbert Burns stated in a recent interview with Submission Radio. “Let’s see, and everything is about the performance. If I go in there and knock this guy out or submit him or do something spectacular, they’re going to say, ‘Why Colby? Why not this guy?’ so that’s another thing I’m doing too.” He continued, “I was looking forward to getting a finish against Masvidal, didn’t. I couldn’t make that spectacular, but I do think if I get a spectacular finish this time I might jump over this guy. Maybe, we’ll see.” Burns is confident that he has what it takes to earn a title shot, and he plans to make a statement in his upcoming fight against Muhammad. While he acknowledges that it is a slim chance that he will jump ahead of Covington, Burns is determined to give it his all in May. The welterweight division has been heating up recently, with several fighters vying for a shot at the title. Burns is one of the most exciting prospects in the division, with his impressive grappling skills and heavy hands making him a dangerous opponent for anyone. If he can secure a win against Muhammad in impressive fashion, Burns may just earn himself a shot at the title. Fans will be eagerly watching to see how he performs and whether he can make a statement that cannot be ignored. Overall, it looks like the welterweight division is set for an exciting few months, with plenty of top contenders hoping to earn a shot at the title. Gilbert Burns is just one of the many fighters looking to make their mark, and if he can deliver an impressive performance, he may just get his chance to become champion.

Gervonta Davis' Toughest Opponent Was Not Ryan Garcia, Says Rolando Romero Many boxing fans and experts believed that Ryan Garcia would be Gervonta Davis' toughest opponent to date. However, after Davis defeated Garcia in a dominating performance, former Davis foe Rolando "Rolly" Romero disagreed with the sentiment. Romero, who lost to Davis almost a year ago, believes that he is actually Davis' toughest opponent. He argues that Davis has not faced anyone as unique and dangerous as him. Romero is currently preparing for his upcoming fight against Ismael Barroso for the vacant WBA 140-pound title. He is determined to win his first world title and is already envisioning himself as a target for Davis. Romero also stated that a rematch with Davis is inevitable. He plans to win his world title first and then challenge Davis again. While Davis may have defeated both Garcia and Romero, it is clear that Romero still sees himself as a major threat to Davis. Fans and experts alike will have to wait and see if Romero's words hold true in the ring.

Whittier's George "El Yuyu" Acosta put on a dominant performance against Bogota's Cesar Villarraga in the main event of Thompson Boxing's "New Blood" card on Friday. Acosta, now 15-1 with 2 knockouts, won by unanimous decision to extend his winning streak to eight fights. From the outset, Acosta was in control of the fight, landing more punches and staying busy throughout. After moving down to super featherweight in his last few fights, he showed that he's a stronger fighter at this weight class. Villarraga tried to outbox Acosta but couldn't avoid the constant pressure. Acosta used his jab and combination punching to keep Villarraga on his back foot for the entire bout. The judges' scorecards read 78-74 and 80-72 twice. "I feel like I got better in the ring in this fight," said Acosta. "Villarraga was using a lot of lateral movement, so I had to keep the pressure on him. I was in great shape and all the hard work I put in during training camp showed. I'm hoping this is the year I make a run to the top 10 rankings. I'm happy that I've been staying busy; it's a tremendous blessing." In the co-main event, Rigoberto Hermosillo of Los Angeles defeated Blas Ezequiel Caro of Santa Fe, Argentina. Hermosillo, a southpaw, dropped Caro with a left hook to the body in round five. Throughout the fight, Hermosillo landed the harder shots, though Caro had some shining moments. The scorecards read 79-72 and 78-73 twice, all in favor of Hermosillo. Anthony Chavez of Redlands, CA, won a majority decision over Diuhl Olguin of Jalisco, Mexico, in a scheduled 6-round lightweight bout. Chavez took control of the early rounds by landing the cleaner shots. Both fighters were landing counter punches, and midway through the bout, Chavez landed some nice right hands. In the end, Chavez won by majority decision. Scorecards read 60-54, 59-55, and 57-57. Bryan Hall of Fresno, CA, defeated Arnulfo Cazares of Tecate, Mexico, by way of majority decision in a scheduled 4-round heavyweight clash. Hall, who is six inches taller than Cazares, used his height and reach advantage to control distance and won on two of the judges' cards. Scorecards read 39-37 twice, and 37-37. In the opening bout of the evening, Kevin Salgado of Mexico defeated Steven Walker of Long Beach, CA, in a 4-round welterweight bout. Salgado outworked Walker for most of the fight, and while Walker landed some nice shots early, he came up short. Salgado won by majority decision.

The stage is set for a rematch that promises to be an exciting encounter for boxing fans worldwide. Japan's former WBO super flyweight world champion, Kazuto Ioka, will face the current WBA champion Joshua Franco of the United States in a highly anticipated rematch of their recent world title unification bout. Ioka's gym officially announced the fight on Monday at a press conference, much to the delight of boxing fans across the globe. The fight is scheduled to take place on June 24 at Tokyo's Ota City General Gymnasium, which is the same venue where the pair battled to a twelve-round draw on New Year's Eve. Following the draw, the World Boxing Organization ordered Ioka to make a mandatory defense against his countryman, Junto Nakatani. However, Ioka chose to vacate his title to have a rematch with Franco, as settling things with his opponent was of utmost importance to him. Speaking at the press conference, Ioka said, "Fighting a title defense was not an option for us at all. The point is to carry on the fight from last year in the next bout and settle the matter with [Franco]." Franco, who is the older brother of world champion Jesse 'Bam Rodriguez,' expressed his excitement for the rematch and his motivation to come out on top this time. "My motivation is higher than it was in December, and I'm expecting a heated encounter," he said. Ioka boasts an impressive record of 29-2-1, with 15 wins by knockout, while Franco has a record of 18-1-3, with eight wins by knockout. The rematch promises to be a closely contested affair, with both fighters determined to emerge victorious and set the record straight. With the fight just a few weeks away, boxing fans can hardly wait to witness what promises to be an unforgettable encounter between two of the world's best boxers. The stage is set, and the world is watching, as Ioka and Franco go head-to-head to determine who will emerge as the undisputed champion.

The Ultimate Fighter 17 champion Gastelum, who had a rough 1-5 record inside the Octagon, was just one position from dropping out of the middleweight rankings. That is why, to put it mildly, his return after more than a year away was so important. In his matchup with Chris Curtis, Gastelum displayed glimmers of his former self on the feet and ultimately won by unanimous decision. With the comeback victory, Gastelum moved up the middleweight rankings four spots to #11, staking his claim to a title eliminator against Dricus Du Plessis. But, after being shot down by the South African, who is now scheduled to face Robert Whittaker at UFC 290, Gastelum has made a huge decision. Although Gastelum initially appeared dedicated to another middleweight title run and pursuit of a rematch with Israel Adesanya, who Gastelum lost to in a 2019 interim championship match, it has since been revealed that the 31-year-old Californian is considering leaving the category. Gastelum previously competed in the welterweight division between 2013 and 2015, making his divisional debut one match after his triumph on The Ultimate Fighter. In his five 170-pound scheduled fights, Gastelum missed weight twice, tipping the scales in the wrong direction for his victories over Nico Musoke.

In a new 4-part documentary series that will premiere on Netflix on May 17, Conor McGregor will describe his career and recovery from a terrible broken leg. McGregor Forever was created by Religion of Sports and directed by renowned documentarian Gotham Chopra. Chopra was previously in charge of documentaries like Tom vs. Time, which won a Sports Emmy for its inside look at Tom Brady, and Shut Up and Dribble, which followed LeBron James and other athletes caught up in the nation's expanding cultural and political debates. In the first video from the series to be aired, McGregor is still in the hospital bed recovering from surgery to fix a terrible broken leg he sustained during his most recent fight with Dustin Poirier. McGregor says in the documentary that even he believed his career would be ended after suffering that injury, despite the fact that he has come a long way since then. “I thought it was over as well,” McGregor said. “I thought it was over as well, that’s why I flipped into a different mode. It was the adrenaline as well and I know I would have came down but part of me was thinking, Jesus, imagine it was taken from me like that, I would be a different person and it was a bit scary, to be honest with you. “But it’s McGregor forever. That’s it. It’s done. It’s McGregor forever and don’t you forget it.” Each episode in the series will be one-hour long with behind-the-scenes footage from McGregor’s career as well as the aftermath from that broken leg as well as his rehabilitation.

In the world of mixed martial arts, few things are more exciting than a heated back-and-forth between two fighters who are eager to prove themselves in the octagon. And that's exactly what we're seeing right now with Paulo Costa and Jan Blachowicz. The two fighters were slated to go head-to-head at UFC 288, but the fight fell through due to a last-minute change in the card. Blachowicz claimed that Costa had turned down the fight, but Costa is now firing back, saying that it was Blachowicz who declined. According to Costa, he had been negotiating the fight for several days and was excited about the opportunity to face off against Blachowicz. The UFC had offered him the chance to fight at light heavyweight, which would have required him to move up a weight class, but he was more than willing to do so. Costa declared that he is interested in returning to middleweight so that he could beat Chimaev in October followed by challenging champion Israel Adesanya again because the latter knocked Costa out in a title bout in 2020. Speaking to Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, the #5 ranked middleweight stated: "Jan, he's lying. I never turned down a fight. Actually, in fact, he is who turned down the fight. I have always been negotiating that fight. For three or four days, I was negotiating with the UFC. I never pulled out the fight. I was actually very happy with that fight." Paulo Costa added why the fight failed to materialize: "I accept the fight, but the UFC suggested to me that once I beat him, I don't come back to 185 [pounds]. They said 'once you beat Jan, you need to stay at 205 and hold your position because Jan is No.3 so you need to hold at 205'. I told them, 'guys, I have business to finish at 185 so I cannot go right now to 205'." Costa said that Jan Blachowicz turned down the fight when the UFC opted to comply with his requirements. Costa made the assertion that he was not expecting such an outcome from the former light heavyweight champion, but it doesn’t matter as it was a short-notice fight, and maybe the Polish was not a good shape or training these days or maybe he was injured. Now, Costa is hoping to secure another bout, which will end his current agreement and begin a new UFC deal with a large salary rise. He is capable of reaching Chimaev more quickly if he desires it done first.

Ryan Garcia's promoter Oscar De La Hoya claims he had a valid excuse for skipping the post-fight press conference between Davis and Garcia. The post-fight press conference for this past Saturday's fight, in which Davis knocked out Garcia in the seventh round, was held on the floor of the T-Mobile Arena, was missed by De La Hoya, Chairman and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, due to "death threats" he received throughout fight week in Las Vegas. Bernard Hopkins, a legendary boxer and a partner of Golden Boy Promotions, was allegedly involved in foul play at the Davis vs. Garcia weigh-ins, according to De La Hoya, who also claimed that Hopkins was barred from the event. In a video uploaded to Oscar's social media, he explained his absence from the press conference by saying: “And so, as for myself, my security team told me, ‘Boss, we’ve got to get the fuck out of here,’ because I received death threats. You guys don’t know this, I received death threats throughout the whole week, and they just said it was simply too dangerous so we got out of there. And plus Eric Gomez, who is my president, who was right there front and center with Ryan Garcia — so there was no issue, no problems. This is all coming from all these PBC minions that are just attacking Ryan, attacking Golden Boy. But it’s all good, it’s all good. Garcia, 24, suffered the first loss of his professional career at the hands of Davis after sustaining a devastating punch to the liver midway through the seventh round. Davis, 28, proclaimed himself to be “the face of boxing” following the highlight-reel finish, which moved his professional record to 29-0 with 27 knockouts.

Get ready fight fans, because it looks like we may be in for a showdown between two of the UFC's most promising up-and-comers. Sean Brady and Jack Della Maddalena are reportedly set to face off at UFC 290 this July, in what promises to be an action-packed battle between two fighters with a lot to prove. Both Brady and Della Maddalena have been making waves in the UFC lately, with impressive performances in recent fights. Brady, with a professional record of 15-1, is a rising star in the welterweight division, known for his aggressive striking and strong grappling skills. Meanwhile, Della Maddalena, with a record of 14-2, has been making a name for himself in the welterweight division in UFC, with a reputation for being a hard-hitting brawler. On July 8, UFC 290 is scheduled to take place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The main event features title bouts between Brandon Moreno with Alexandre Pantoja as well as Alexander Volkanovski versus Yair Rodriguez. Brady was slated to make his comeback facing Michel Pereira in February, but a torn groin prevented that from happening. The emerging fighter's first match of 2023 will take place at UFC 290. Brady's 15-fight winning streak came to an end when he lost to Belal Muhammad in October of last year, marking the very first defeat of his professional career. Brady had a five-match winning streak in the UFC before the defeat, featuring accomplishments over Michael Chiesa and Jake Matthews. In returning to the ring, Della Maddalena will face Brady in a bout at welterweight, stepping up to a greater degree of intensity as he attempts to maintain his undefeated status. With four straight victories and all of his fights concluding by knockout or submission in the first round, Della Maddalena has appeared unbeatable since signing the Ultimate Fighting Championship roster. The most recent instance was at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia, Della Maddalena submitted Randy Brown via a rear-naked choke. Regardless of who comes out on top, this is sure to be an exciting fight for UFC fans. With two hungry young fighters at the top of their game, anything could happen in the octagon. Will Brady's grappling skills be enough to take down Della Maddalena's striking power? Or will Della Maddalena prove too much for Brady to handle? We'll have to wait until July to find out, but one thing's for sure – this is a fight you won't want to miss.

WBA Super Middleweight Champion David Morrell Jr. Eyes Showdown with WBC Interim Champion David Benavidez in a Fight for Autism Awareness David Morrell Jr., the reigning WBA "regular" super middleweight champion, is setting his sights on a showdown with WBC interim champion David Benavidez in his next fight. Morrell, who boasts an impressive record of 9-0 with 8 knockouts, recently secured a first-round knockout victory over Yamaguchi Falcao on the undercard of the Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia mega-fight, further solidifying his status as a rising star in the boxing world. Morrell, who is promoted by Warriors Boxing, has been garnering attention with his dominant performances and is quickly gaining a following of fans. The undefeated Cuban fighter is hungry for bigger challenges, and a fight against Benavidez, who holds a record of 27-0 with 23 knockouts, is a matchup he is eager to pursue. "I'll say it and I'll say it again, I want to fight the best, and David Benavidez is one of the best in the division," said Morrell. "Millions of fans got to see what I'm all about, and I believe I have the skills to beat him. I know he is a warrior that never backs down from a fight, so I'm expecting him to take the challenge. This is a fight I know that fans want to see. The winner can be next in line to fight Canelo. I'm the real monster, and I'm ready to prove it in the ring." Morrell has also announced that he will dedicate this fight to Autism Awareness, a cause that holds personal significance to him. The champion has close friends who have children with autism, and he is determined to use his platform to raise awareness and support for the cause. "I want to use my platform to raise awareness for autism," said Morrell. "Some of my closest friends have kids with autism, and they are an inspiration, and I want to do everything I can to support them." Morrell's dedication to autism awareness has garnered support from the boxing community, with many recognizing his efforts to use his platform for a worthy cause. A potential showdown with Benavidez would not only be a highly anticipated matchup in the super middleweight division, but it could also potentially unify the WBA and WBC titles, setting the stage for an even bigger showdown in the future, possibly against boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez. As Morrell continues to make waves in the boxing world with his impressive performances and unwavering determination to fight the best, fans eagerly await news of a potential matchup against Benavidez. With his skills, dedication to Autism Awareness, and a hunger for success, Morrell is poised to make a significant impact in the super middleweight division and beyond.

King Callum Walsh Takes on Veteran Carson Jones in Hollywood Fight Nights Main Event On the next edition of the Hollywood Fight Nights series, rising star Callum Walsh will face off against veteran fighter Carson Jones. Walsh, hailing from Cork, Ireland, boasts an undefeated record of 6-0 with 5 KOs, and is considered a potential world champion and superstar in the sport. However, Jones, with a record of 43-15-3 and 31 KOs, is a tough test for the young southpaw. The event will take place at the Commerce Casino in Los Angeles, California and will be broadcast globally on UFC Fight Pass. Walsh, trained by the legendary Freddie Roach, is looking to follow up his impressive knockout victory over Wesley Tucker in Boston with another strong performance. Jones, who is coming off a dominant win over Dedrick Bell, is no stranger to facing top contenders and champions, including Kell Brook, Antonio Margarito, and Steven Butler. He is determined to pull off the upset against Walsh and believes his experience will be the key to victory. With a stacked undercard yet to be announced, Tom Loeffler, the promoter of the event, is confident that this will be a sensational night of boxing. Fans are encouraged to purchase their tickets early for what promises to be an exciting event on the Los Angeles sports calendar.