Former unified heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz Jr. has discussed his ambitions to fight again and who he might face. Since defeating Luis Ortiz by unanimous decision in September of last year, Ruiz hasn't competed. Following Ortiz's victory over Robert Helenius the following month, the WBC ordered the two former champions to square off in a final eliminator for a chance at Tyson Fury's title. However, as is so common in boxing, the dialogue went on before dying down altogether. After an undisputed fight against Oleksandr Usyk fell through last month, Ruiz is now the favorite to take on Fury in the summer. According to the most recent reports, when 'The Gipsy King' is anticipated to return in July, either 'The Destroyer' or Zhilei Zhang will be the one in the opposing corner. Ruiz made it obvious that he's "coming" for those at the top of the division in a comment on the Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia bout posted on his official Instagram account. “We all risk our lives in there to f***ing feed our loved ones. Hell of a fight. Can’t wait, man, till I fight f***ing Wilder, Fury, everybody. All the people at the top. I’m coming.” Wilder and Anthony Joshua, who Ruiz famously defeated in 2019 to pull off one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history, have been linked to a high-profile matchup. It will be interesting to see who Ruiz will fight next given the limited options available.

Stephan Bonnar’s sudden passing late last year came as a shock to many MMA fans. The longtime UFC veteran had had his share of struggles outside the cage, but at just 45 years old, his death was sudden and unexpected. At the time, the UFC reported that the Hall of Fame inductee had died “from presumed heart complications while at work.” No further updates or statements were given, beyond confirmation of his death. According to a report issued by the coroner's office in Clark County, Nevada, Stephan Bonnar died due to an unintended drug overdose. The coroner's findings specifically blame fentanyl, parafluorofentanyl, and mitragynine for his demise. Two of the three compounds are exceedingly potent opioids, including the strong synthetic opioid fentanyl and the highly potent opioid equivalent parafluorofentanyl. Mitragynine, the third component, is an alkaloid that aids in mediating opioid receptors. The three drugs are all used to treat pain. Prior to his passing, Bonnar was a well-known user of opioid painkillers to manage his painful injuries from his demanding years as a professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. Unfortunately, Bonnar could never get past the horrible pain he endured. 'The American Psycho' is one of the most important people in the promotion's history, despite the fact that he never claimed a UFC title. He competed in the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter and lost to eventual 205-pound champion Forrest Griffin in one of the most significant fights in UFC history. He competed against famous fighters like Rashad Evans, Jon Jones, and Anderson Silva

A man who was supposedly choked to death by Nate Diaz sought vengeance on the UFC fighter and displayed a horrifying head wound. The man, known online as TikTok user Rodney Petersen, claimed that after approaching Diaz during a street fight on Friday in New Orelans, he had been put in a chokehold. The victim was suffocated by Diaz until he lost consciousness, at which point he fell and hit his head on the concrete. When a video of the altercation circulated, some noticed Petersen's likeness to influencer turned boxer Logan Paul. On his social media accounts, Peterson has previously made fun of people thinking he and his twin were the same person. In a new video, a dazed Petersen curses Diaz and the apparent case of mistaken identity. “So I don’t know what the hell I did to Nate Diaz,” he said. “But I’ll telling you what. I’m going to knock him the f*** out when I know he’s coming. You caught me off guard, dude. Did you think I was Logan? What the f***?” Diaz can be seen running away from what seems to be a pub fight that erupted into the street in another footage of the incident. The former football player and reality star Chase DeMoor also appeared to be participating in the confrontation. Earlier on Friday, DeMoor was involved in another brawl involving Diaz, who threw a water bottle at him at the Misfits Boxing 6 competition where his longtime teammate Chris Avila was competing. In a boxing battle scheduled for August, Diaz will take on Jake Paul, the younger brother of Logan Paul. His first fight since leaving the UFC as a free agent is this one. After the Aug. 6 event, he will return to the MMA promotion, he stated in the announcement of the fight.

In the most anticipated fight of the year on Saturday night, Gervonta Davis made a statement by stopping Ryan Garcia in the seventh round with a powerful blow to the body In front of a packed house at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the 28-year-old three-division champion knocked down Garcia out in the second round and then finished him out with a pinpoint hook to the ribs in the seventh. Periodic eruptions of temper during the build-up to the fight heightened the tension of the high-profile match. It's possible that Ryan Garcia was alluding to the effect of the rehydration clause in their fight when he said that he felt "weak" versus Gervonta Davis during the fight. 'King Ryan' recently claimed on social media that a spy in his training programme may have given Gervonta Davis access to crucial information. The fighter who hurt Garcia during their practise match was identified as Tsendbaatar Erdenebat, a former Olympian and unbeaten professional boxer. It is said that the Davis camp was informed of the injury. Additionally, Erdenebat posted a video to Twitter in which he claimed to have hurt Garcia while training. Ryan Garcia expressed his relief that the information has been made known to the public: "Actually sad I had a mole in my training camp. Like wtf.... That's crazy. Thank God it's brought to light now." According to Garcia, this new information is in no way an explanation for their recent loss to Davis: "Also didn't mean that to come off as an excuse or anything. I lost period. I'll come back but I'm just shocked that part of my team crossed me.... someone close to me. Unbelievable! But it's a testimony that you must be aware of everyone."

According to (Ryan’s dad), the weight restrictions that Gervonta Davis imposed on Ryan for their fight last Saturday night in Las Vegas, left him feeling exhausted. Ryan (23-1, 19 KOs), according to Henry, informed him that his "legs were gone" as soon as he entered the ring. The 10-pound rehydration clause and 136-pound catchweight proved to be too much for Ryan, 24, who was rendered vulnerable to a knockout last night. Regarding the seventh-round body shot stoppage, Henry makes a clue regarding a problem Ryan had that is connected to the fact that he was wounded by a hit to the abdomen. At this moment, it is unclear if Ryan endured pain while suffering from a rib injury or another physical issue. Henry says he won't discuss the matter right away but keeps the door open to sharing his secret in the future. “He was gaining momentum, and I saw that. I told Ryan, ‘You elevated yourself back to a close decision. Just be careful,’ and then the body shot came,” said Henry Garcia. “He did say it hurt him, and he said, ‘If I continue,’ he said he was going to get hurt. He said, ‘I’m not going to do that. He landed a good shot.’ There’s something else behind that, but I’m not going to reveal that at the moment, but the body shot did take its toll on him.” “Had he not taken those stipulations, this fight wouldn’t have occurred. He did tell me personally on a side note, ‘Dad, I did feel it as soon as I got in the ring. My legs were a little gone, but I wanted this fight,’ because he’s always dreamed about it, and it happened." Do you agree with Henry Garcia? Comment and let us know.

Sergei Pavlovich's first-ever UFC main event may have gone well, but his pre-fight casino trip did not go so well. One of the scariest new contenders in the UFC's heavyweight division, Pavlovich made a statement by knocking out Curtis Blaydes at UFC Fight Night 222. Headlining his first UFC event, the Russian was able to knock out Blaydes in the first round, improving his record to 18-1 overall. Sergei Pavlovich was caught on camera in what appeared to be the hotel-casino just a few hours before his scheduled entrance as the night's final fighter. Former UFC fighter Alan Jouban snuck footage of him hitting up the slots machine, seemingly unfazed by the violence to come. During the post-fight press conference, Pavlovich was asked about this incident. He explained through his translator that he had never been to a casino before and that he had been given money to try it out by one of his teammates. "To be honest, I've never gambled," Pavlovich said. "I've never played any of those things, and a buddy of mine was like, 'Here's a hundred bucks. Go play, try it, see how you feel,' and now somebody else filmed the video, and there you go." "Alright, I'll tell you what happened," Pavlovich said. "First I won. I'm thinking 'Alright, maybe I'll win some more,' and then I lost everything." Follow fight.tv for all the exciting news and updates in the world of Boxing and MMA.

In a matchup between two of the brightest young stars in boxing today, it was expected that Gervonta "Tank" Davis' advantage in power would be the difference. In the end, it surely was as Davis (29-0, 27 KOs), arguably the top knockout artist in the sport today, floored Ryan Garcia in Round 2 before finishing him off with a body shot in Round 7 to score a resounding one-punch knockout on Saturday inside a sold-out T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Garcia (23-1, 19 KOs) was game throughout and landed a series of single power shots to get Davis' attention, was unable to beat the count following a sneaky counter left hand to the body. The 24-year-old social media star went down to one knee after a delayed reaction as blood flowed from his nose but couldn't regroup as referee Thomas Taylor counted Garcia out just as he rose to his feet at 1:44 of Round 7.

A heavyweight match between contenders Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes headlined Saturday’s UFC Vegas 71 fight card at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Pavlovich entered the bout ranked third in the division while Blaydes was ranked fourth. Both men were looking to move a step closer to a title shot with a win. Blades used his jab to try and keep Pavlovich on the outside. Both men connected during an exchange in the middle of the cage. Pavlovich stepped in with a right hand that knocked Blaydes down, but Blaydes immediately bounced back to his feet. Pavlovich landed a stiff jab that wobbled Blayes. Blaydes fired back and remained on his feet. Pavlovich connected with another stiff jab that bounced Blaydes’ head back. He landed a right hand that had Blaydes out on his feet. Blaydes fell to his knees and the referee stepped in to prevent Blaydes from taking more damage. The end came at 3:08 of the first round. Pavlovich was the backup fighter for the Jon Jones and Ciryl Gane title fight at UFC 285. “Where’s my belt,” he said after the win on Saturday. “Big respect to Curtis Blaydes. He’s great, but, hey, someone was saying that he was going to easily take me down. What are you going to say now.” The Russian will now look to get a title shot against Jon Jones and set up a gigantic Heavyweight matchup

On the undercard of the highly anticipated Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia bout at the T-Mobile Arena, 20-year-old junior middleweight prospect Vito Mielnicki Jr. put on a dominant performance against Jose Sanchez Charles. Mielnicki, who hails from Roseland, New Jersey, delivered a crushing right hand to Charles early in the fourth round, knocking him out for the third time in their scheduled 10-round bout. Referee Robert Hoyle immediately stopped the fight, giving Mielnicki his 10th knockout victory and improving his record to 15-1. Mielnicki's handlers believe that his impressive punching power is a result of his developing man strength, and his performance on Saturday certainly supported this belief. Before knocking out Charles in the fourth round, Mielnicki had already dropped him twice in the third round with a right hand and a right-left combination. Charles managed to make it to the end of the third round, but he didn't last much longer in the fourth. This was a significant win for Mielnicki, who has been on a seven-fight winning streak since his upset loss to James Martin in April 2021. Charles, a veteran fighter from Mexico, had never been knocked out in his 12-year, 25-fight professional career before facing Mielnicki. He had lost his previous two fights to former WBA 154-pound champion Austin Trout and now to Mielnicki. Mielnicki's knockout victory on the Davis-Garcia undercard was a clear statement of his potential as a rising star in the junior middleweight division. At only 20 years old, he has already shown impressive power and skill in the ring, and his future looks bright. With his handlers guiding his career carefully, there is no doubt that we will be seeing more of Mielnicki in the future.

Fiodor Czerkaszyn Dominates Elias Espadas in 9th Round Stoppage Fiodor Czerkaszyn, the undefeated Polish middleweight contender, put on an impressive performance on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. He slowly but surely broke down Elias Espadas, the Mexican veteran, before the referee stepped in to stop the fight 2:07 into the ninth round. Czerkaszyn, who boasts a record of 22-0 with 14 knockouts, displayed his power and precision, landing heavy shots to Espadas' head and body throughout the bout. Espadas, who has now suffered back-to-back stoppages, complained about the stoppage, but it was clear that he was taking too much punishment. The end came after Czerkaszyn landed a right hand that hurt Espadas, followed by a left to the body that prompted the referee to intervene. Czerkaszyn's dominance was evident from the middle rounds onwards, as he continued to land clean shots and back Espadas up against the ropes. This victory was especially impressive considering that Espadas had previously gone the distance with world-class opponents such as Jaime Munguia and Sebastian Fundora. Czerkaszyn's performance could catapult him into the upper echelon of the middleweight division, and his name may soon be in the mix for a world title shot. On the other hand, Espadas will need to reassess his future in the sport after suffering two consecutive stoppage losses. It was a disappointing night for the Mexican veteran, who struggled to keep up with Czerkaszyn's pace and power. In conclusion, Fiodor Czerkaszyn put on a dominant performance on Saturday night, showcasing his skills and power in a decisive victory over Elias Espadas. With this win, Czerkaszyn has announced himself as a force to be reckoned with in the middleweight division, and boxing fans will be eagerly anticipating his next bout.

Sandy Ryan delivered a spectacular performance in her first major title fight, outclassing Marie Pier Houle of Canada to win the vacant WBO welterweight title. The judges scored the fight in favor of Ryan with wide margins, with Christophe Beaurain scoring it 99-91, Howard Foster 98-92, and Marco Moscadelli 97-93. The fight was aired on DAZN and took place on Saturday evening at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales. Ryan demonstrated her superior skills by not getting dragged into her opponent's pace, which led to her only career loss in just her fourth professional fight a year ago. The former amateur standout from Derby used her jab and slick footwork to avoid early punishment. Meanwhile, Houle charged forward behind her jab and tried to work the body. Houle closed the gap and landed a combination upstairs late in the second round, but Ryan took the shots well and returned to her desired distance before connecting with a right hand in the final ten seconds. Ryan displayed greater commitment to power shots in the third round, connecting with a lead uppercut that Houle brushed off but had no immediate response to. Houle was forced to tie up Ryan after taking an overhand right late in the round. Despite Houle's determination to win the major title, her aggression played into Ryan's hands, as Ryan consistently landed uppercuts and left hooks on the unbeaten Quebecer in round five. Although Houle showed a sturdy chin, she was unable to respond, and Ryan ended the round with a digging left hook to the body. Ryan opened the second half of the fight with the same tools that produced frequent success in the preceding rounds. Although Houle extended her jab and offered looping left hooks, she was often beaten to the punch before she could launch her own shots. Ryan walked through a left hook to rattle off a flurry of power shots upstairs, trapping Houle along the ropes. Houle stormed back in the seventh round, but Ryan widened her attack in the eighth round. Ryan's jab remained key, and she followed up with right hands around the high guard of a defensive-minded Houle. Action remained one way in round nine, which saw Houle frequently clinch as Ryan pressed forward in an effort to stamp her arrival on the title scene. A right uppercut snapped back the head of Houle with 30 seconds to go in the ninth. In the final two minutes, Ryan continued to push for the knockout before eventually settling for the wide decision win. Houle showed heart and grit but was forced to accept her first defeat as she fell to 8-1-1 (2KOs) in her first title fight and also first career fight outside of North America. Ryan advanced to 6-1 (2KOs) with the win, her third straight since a ten-round, split decision loss to former titlist Erica Farias just thirteen months ago. An early indication of her resilience came in her insistence to immediately run it back, winning their rematch just five months later and following up with a ten-round shutout of former lightweight titlist Anahi Esther Sanchez last November 26. The WBO belt was relinquished by Jessica McCaskill in the weeks following her defeat to Chantelle Cameron in their undisputed junior welterweight championship last November 5 in Abu Dhabi. Chicago's McCaskill still holds the lineal, WBC, and WBO welterweight titles and also fights for her old IBF belt in a forthcoming clash versus Ivana Habazin later this June.

Joe Cordina has reclaimed his IBF junior lightweight title after winning a hard-fought split decision victory against Shavkatdzhon Rakhimov. In their DAZN-aired main event held at Cardiff International Arena in Wales, Cordina secured the win with a fifth-round knockdown that proved to be the difference in the card of Phil Edwards. The final scorecards were 114-113 in favor of Cordina and 115-112, also in favor of Cordina, by judges Phil Edwards and Pawel Kardyni, respectively. Cordina entered the fight as a favorite and made the most of his homecoming, displaying crisp jabs and right uppercuts as well as slick footwork. Rakhimov, on the other hand, remained in Cordina's face throughout the match, but his aggression came at a cost. In the second round, Cordina floored Rakhimov with a straight left, which put the defending titlist in an early hole. Rakhimov rallied back in the fifth round, snapping back Cordina's head with an overhand right, but Cordina was able to survive and even hurt Rakhimov in the closing seconds of the round. Cordina repeatedly caught Rakhimov coming in with right hands and landed them at will, causing a cut over Rakhimov's left eye and causing it to swell shut. Rakhimov refused to give up, even as Cordina seemed to be gaining the upper hand, and rallied late in the ninth and eleventh rounds. But despite his efforts, Cordina's superior skill set prevailed, and he secured the split decision win to become a two-time IBF junior lightweight titlist. Cordina had previously held the title but was forced to vacate it after suffering a broken hand in his first day of training camp last fall, which prevented him from defending the belt against Rakhimov in November. Despite never losing his title in the ring, Cordina was forced to play the role of challenger in his second homecoming. The victory over Rakhimov marks another milestone in Cordina's career, as he previously won the belt in a sensational second-round knockout of Japan's Kenichi Ogawa in the same venue last June.