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Demetrious Johnson, the ONE flyweight world champion is pumped for his main event bout at ONE Fight Night 10. This is understandable given that 'Mighty Mouse' will headline ONE Championship's maiden live event in front of an American audience. Former world champion Adriano Moraes will face him across the Ring in what could be the most awaited trilogy bout in the championship's history. One may argue that it is the most high-profile match in the division's history. Both Demetrious Johnson and Adriano Moraes won and knocked out each other, becoming the first men in their respective careers to do so. 'DJ' just stated on Instagram how much his fans in Broomfield, CO, are looking forward to his fight with 'Mikinho': Demetrious Johnson said in a conversation with fightTIPS on YouTube that, regardless of the outcome, his main goal on May 5th is to put on a show. He stated: “My main goal for that fight is to blow the f*cking roof off on that fight. I want people to keep saying, ‘I want to see you fight, I want to see you fight,’ whether I’m the champion or not, that's always my goal.

BOXXER Presents: Hometown Hero Chris Billam-Smith Headlines UK Stadium Show Boxing fans in the UK are in for a treat this coming May bank holiday weekend as BOXXER presents a stadium show at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth on May 27th. The 15,000-capacity stadium, home of Premier League football team AFC Bournemouth, will host the event headlined by hometown hero Chris Billam-Smith (17-1, 12 KO’s). Billam-Smith, a diehard Cherries supporter, is set to take on an opponent yet to be revealed, in what promises to be one of the fights of the year. The opponent will be announced at a press conference in London on Monday, with details to follow later this week. The British cruiserweight champion is looking forward to the opportunity to fight at his team’s ground, saying, “I think it will be an amazing event and an amazing show. To become number one in my division by winning at my team’s ground would be a dream. It gives me goosebumps just thinking about it. There’s been a lot of special moments there. Hopefully I can create another one.” In the chief support slot, Mikael Lawal (17-0, 11 KO’s) will make his first defence of the British Cruiserweight Championship he won by stopping David Jamieson in November. Standing opposite him will be Isaac Chamberlain (14-2, 8 KO’s), who will be making his second trip to Bournemouth following his unsuccessful attempt to take the Commonwealth and European cruiserweight belts from Billam-Smith in July last year. BOXXER founder and CEO, Ben Shalom, is excited about the upcoming event, saying, “We are excited to announce phase one of what is a huge schedule coming up for BOXXER and Sky Sports. It’s amazing to see new headliners get to the top, new marquee signings start with us and the return of fighters from injury. It really is going to be a groundbreaking few months with career-defining fights and huge nights.” The May bank holiday weekend stadium show is just the beginning of BOXXER’s upcoming schedule, which includes newly-announced signing Joshua Buatsi (16-0, 13 KO’s) making his promotional debut at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham on May 6th. The former British light-heavyweight champion, who is ranked No.1 in the world by the WBA, faces Pawel Stepien (18-0-1, 12 KO’s) in the headline bout. In addition to the stadium show and Buatsi’s promotional debut, BOXXER has lined up a series of exciting fights featuring top British talent, including Olympic silver medallist Ben Whittaker (2-0, 1 KO’s) making his long-awaited return to the ring in Birmingham, and Team GB golden girl Lauren Price MBE (3-0, 1 KO) fresh from her impressive victory away from home in Paris. The upcoming events promise to be a thrilling time for UK boxing fans, with BOXXER and Sky Sports bringing some of the best fighters and matchups to screens across the country.

KSI Takes on Undefeated Pro Boxer Joe Fournier in MF & DAZN X Series 007 YouTube star turned boxer, KSI, is set to return to the ring in a highly anticipated bout against undefeated pro boxer Joe Fournier on May 13 at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. The event will be live on DAZN and DAZN PPV as part of the MF & DAZN X Series 007. KSI's last fight was a knockout victory over Faze Temper, which earned him the Misfits Cruiserweight title earlier this year. However, Joe Fournier, who boasts a perfect 9-0 record with all nine victories coming by knockout, is expected to provide a much tougher test for the British social media sensation. In a press conference, KSI expressed his confidence, stating that he plans to knock out Fournier and show the world what Jake Paul couldn't. He added, "In the ring, I am an evil man." Fournier, on the other hand, believes that KSI is in for a "rude awakening" and promised to "break a lot of little hearts" when he knocks out the YouTube star. The co-presidents of Misfits Boxing, Mams Taylor and Kalle Sauerland, both expressed their excitement for the upcoming fight, with Sauerland calling it "the hardest test of KSI's career to date." The CEO of DAZN North America, Joseph Markowski, also emphasized that the fight is a must-see event and the third pay-per-view of the X Series is guaranteed to bring all the action and unforgettable moments. With both fighters determined to secure a knockout victory, the KSI vs. Fournier fight is expected to be one of the biggest crossover boxing events in recent history.

Jon Jones, the heavyweight champion of the UFC, has startled fans after sending out a series of worrying, since-deleted tweets. On Sunday afternoon, Jones, 35, sent five strange tweets in a span of seven minutes that appeared to have no justification. The legendary UFC fighter tweeted first, "Don't kill me," and then, a minute later, "Don't kill you either." He then added: "Having nice chat," keeping the tweets vague. His last two tweets said, "Erase this year?" and "Twitter says" before ending his tweeting frenzy, but followers quickly caught on and have since expressed concern for Jones. Not leaping to conclusions, and I hope everything is fine, said one user. Another person said, "Oh oh, Jon Jones has started tweeting strange stuff again." Jones, who had previously held the light-heavyweight title for numerous years, became a two-weight UFC champion earlier this month when he submitted Ciryl Gane in just under two minutes to capture the heavyweight championship. The former champion Miocic may challenge 'Bones' at UFC 290, which takes place in July during International Fight Week. Just moments after Jones won the heavyweight title, UFC president Dana White announced that Miocic would be the next in line for Jones, while also praising "the greatest fighter of all time," Jones.

Deontay Wilder Ready to Face Oleksandr Usyk, Says Manager Shelly Finkel Former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is eager to take on current WBA, IBF, IBO, and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk, according to his manager Shelly Finkel. Usyk was originally in talks to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury, but those negotiations have fallen through, leaving the door open for a potential Wilder match-up. "If the Usyk fight is available, Deontay will take it in a heartbeat," Finkel told Sky Sports. Wilder's head trainer, Malik Scott, is also confident in his fighter's ability to knock out Usyk, stating that "Deontay is the hardest puncher in the history of the sport." However, Usyk has three mandatory obligations to fulfill before a Wilder fight can be arranged. First, he must face WBA "regular" champion Daniel Dubois, as ordered by the sanctioning body. Then, he is likely to defend his title against IBF mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic. Finally, he must contend with WBO mandatory challenger Joe Joyce, who needs to win an upcoming fight to maintain his mandatory position. Meanwhile, Wilder was previously in talks for a WBC final eliminator against former unified champion Andy Ruiz, but the two sides were unable to reach an agreement. It remains to be seen whether a Wilder-Usyk fight can be arranged amidst Usyk's mandatory obligations, but Wilder's team appears to be ready and willing for the challenge.

Paddy Pimblett, the renowned UFC fighter, recently underwent ankle surgery after suffering an injury during his intense fight against Jared Gordon at UFC 282 last December. Despite enduring the pain for a few months, Pimblett finally decided to undergo the surgery to heal his injury. In his hospital bed, Pimblett went on a fiery rant about the fight, expressing his disappointment that he couldn't perform at his best due to his ankle injury. He strongly believes that if he had not been injured, he would have undoubtedly delivered a much better performance, which would have left no room for controversy or criticism from Jared Gordon and others. “When I told [doctors] it happened in the first round of a fight, within the first minute, and they said, ‘Oh, did you fight finish there,’ and I was like, ‘No, I’d done another two and a half rounds,’ they went, ‘What?’” Pimblett said in the video, which was uploaded to his YouTube channel. “They said, ‘You should’ve just sat on your stool and not have carried on fighting.’ “I said, ‘Are you mad? You think I’m some p****?’ People are like, ‘Oh, Jared Gordon did so well.’ He only done well because me ankle was f*****. You stupid t***. And he’s just being a bitter little girl, going on every interview site, ‘Oh, I won that fight, I won that fight.’ Well, lad, Joe Solecki beat you [in 2021] but you got a split decision, so shut your mouth.” Jared Gordon has recently taken to Twitter to respond to Paddy Pimblett's claims about his ankle injury during their UFC 282 bout. In a surprising revelation, Gordon revealed that he, too, had suffered an ankle injury during the fight. Pimblett's recent surgery to repair his ankle has rekindled his desire to take on Gordon once again. The Baddy, as Pimblett is known to his fans, is eager to have a rematch with Gordon, convinced that he can prove his worth and showcase his full potential now that his ankle is under rehab. “Yeah, I want to punch his head in toward the end of the year,” Pimblett responded. “I am going to run it back. I hope he beats Bobby Green because I’ll snap his arm for him in a round. Had a boxing match with him and I still won, because you’re s***. “I hope he watched this. You’re f****** dog s***. At my worst, you couldn’t beat me at your best. Injured, everything going wrong, and you couldn’t beat me on my worst day, and I beat you on your best because you’re a little bum.” Gordon, who is set to fight Bobby Green on April 22, will undoubtedly be keeping an eye on Pimblett's recovery and his upcoming fights. The prospect of a rematch between the two fighters is sure to excite fans of the sport, who are eagerly anticipating Pimblett's return to the ring. The rivalry between Pimblett and Gordon promises to be a fierce one, with both fighters eager to prove their mettle and emerge victorious. As the anticipation builds up, fans of the sport can only hope that a rematch between the two fighters will be arranged soon.

MMA fans, mark your calendars for June 16th, as Bellator is heading back to Wintrust Arena, Chicago for what promises to be a thrilling night of fights. And the icing on the cake? Two title fights will be taking place! In the main event, light heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov will defend his title against Yoel Romero. Originally scheduled to square off in February at Bellator 290, this highly anticipated matchup was postponed due to Nemkov's withdrawal. Nemkov is coming off a grand prix-winning title defense against Corey Anderson and hasn't lost a fight since 2016. Meanwhile, Romero, a UFC veteran, is making his first Bellator title challenge after back-to-back wins in his previous fights over Melvin Manhoef and Alex Polizzi. Now that he's back in the ring, Nemkov will face Romero as the Olympic wrestling silver medalist looks to win his first championship after joining Bellator in late 2020. The co-main event will see featherweight champion Patricio Freire drop down to bantamweight to take on the current 135-pound titleholder, Sergio Pettis. Freire is aiming to pick up a title in a third weight class with Bellator, having already reigned as the lightweight and featherweight champion. Pitbull still owns the Bellator featherweight championship after defeating Michael Chandler by knockout to capture the Bellator lightweight championship earlier in 2019. Pitbull finally gave up the belt a little more than two years after that, however, when he faces Pettis in June, he'll be eager to add the bantamweight championship to his portfolio. Pettis, on the other hand, is looking to defend his bantamweight title after winning it with a spectacular spinning back fist knockout of Kyoji Horiguchi in his last fight back in 2021. Pettis was compelled to walk away from the Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix due to an injury, but Raufeon Stots and Patchy Mix are still vying for the interim championship, and their bout is still planned for April 22. Overall, after joining the Bellator lineup in free agency after a protracted tenure with the UFC, Pettis has won five straight matches, including three consecutive victories. Two title fights, featuring some of the best MMA fighters in the world, promise to deliver an unforgettable night of action-packed entertainment. Fight fans won't want to miss the Bellator 297 line-up.

There is no question that Shakur Stevenson's patience will be tried. At 130 pounds, Stevenson easily dispatched his outclassed opponents before being forcefully removed from his title throne. Stevenson's coronation was right away planned ahead of his confrontation with Robson Conceicao in September of 2022. The former Olympic silver medalist snatched Oscar Valdez's WBC championship before his previous match and added it to his WBO title collection. However, the 25-year-old was stripped right away because he didn't make weight. Stevenson (19-0, 9 KOs) originally felt discouraged but soon got over it and decided to move up to 135 pounds. Stevenson will formally face Shuichiro Yoshino on April 8 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, in his lightweight debut. Stevenson believes that winning his forthcoming fight is merely a formality. Stevenson isn't gazing past Yoshino, but he is scanning the horizon. Devin Haney, the only undisputed champion in the division, will allegedly face Vasiliy Lomachenko on May 20 to defend his WBC, WBO, IBF, and WBA titles. Stevenson would adore the opportunity to take on Lomachenko again if the Las Vegas native manages to hold the Ukrainian at bay and wins. Nevertheless, after his fight with Lomachenko, Haney has toyed with the idea of moving up to the super lightweight division. But if Haney were ready to extend his stay a little bit, Stevenson would seize the chance to take on him next. “Honestly, after his fight with Lomachenko, if he’s willing to stay and I get a shortcut to getting all the belts at once, I’m down with that,” said Stevenson to Thaboxingvoice. Before providing Haney his full attention, Stevenson is well aware that if he doesn't take care of business on April 8th, his hopes and dreams may be abandoned. Yoshino not only has a perfect record, but he also recently beat Masayoshi Nakatani in a brutal knockout. Stevenson is still thought of as a huge favourite despite his recent run of success. In the end, Stevenson feels that a matchup between himself and Haney is more a question of when than if, regardless of how anyone else feels about it. The 2016 runner-up is absolutely certain that his name and Haney's will both be remembered after the dust settles because their identities are inextricably linked. “I know that Devin Haney is a tough opponent. I feel like me and him was bound to fight and meant to fight. Whether it’s right now or later. We’re two top-level fighters. When the time is right, we gonna pop it off.”

Jorge Masvidal's highly-anticipated boxing event, Gamebred Boxing 4, is finally set to take place this Saturday, and fans are eager to see some of the biggest names in MMA history compete inside the squared circle. With nine former UFC fighters on the card, this event promises to deliver exciting and explosive fights. Monday, the promotion officially announced the much-anticipated fight card for its upcoming event at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The event will feature an exciting matchup between boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. and former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis The headline bout features the legendary boxer Roy Jones Jr. going up against former UFC lightweight champion Anthony Pettis. Pettis, who is making his boxing debut, is looking to make a statement against the highly-experienced Jones Jr. and cement his place in the boxing world. Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens In another exciting matchup, former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo will take on Jeremy Stephens. These two fighters have a history, with Aldo defeating Stephens by TKO in MMA. This time around, Stephens will be looking for revenge and a chance to even the score. Vitor Belfort vs. Ronaldo Souza Former UFC middleweight champion Vitor Belfort will step inside the ring to face off against Ronaldo Souza. Both fighters are known for their knockout power and aggressive fighting styles, making this a must-see fight for MMA and boxing fans alike. Pearl Gonzalez vs. Gina Mazany Pearl Gonzalez and Gina Mazany, two promotional alumni, will also square off in what promises to be a highly-entertaining women's bout. Both fighters are known for their technical skills and ability to finish fights, so this one could end up being a show-stealer. Joe Riggs vs. Markus Perez Finally, former UFC fighters Joe Riggs and Markus Perez will also do battle in what should be an action-packed matchup. Both fighters are coming off losses and will be looking to get back on track with a victory in this bout. Don't Miss Out on Gamebred Boxing 4 With a stacked lineup featuring some of the biggest names in MMA history, Gamebred Boxing 4 is shaping up to be an unforgettable night of fights. Make sure to tune in on UFC Fight Pass pay-per-view this Saturday for all the action. The full Gamebred Boxing 4 lineup includes: Roy Jones Jr. vs. Anthony Pettis Vitor Belfort vs. Ronaldo Souza Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens Clarence Booth vs. Luis Feliciano Devin Cushing vs. Damian David Marciano Pearl Gonzalez vs. Gina Mazany Dillon Cleckler vs. Josh Burns Markus Perez vs. Joe Riggs Andy Nguyen vs. Bi Nguyen Danielle Cohen vs. Danielle Wynn Roberto Armas vs. Javier Zamarron Cade Howell vs. TBA

Olympic silver medalist Joe Joyce is ready to take on WBC world champion Tyson Fury next, and he thinks the matchup would be straightforward given that both men are pushed by Frank Warren. Oleksandr Usyk, the champion of the IBF, IBO, WBA, and WBO, and Tyson Fury were in the middle of talks for a unification match, with a working date of April 29 at Wembley Stadium in London. However, last week, the fight was called off because both parties could not agree on the financial terms of the rematch. On April 15, Joyce will face fellow Olympian Zhilei Zhang to defend his WBO interim championship. "Yeah I'm ready to step in. I'm scheduled to fight Zhang first - that's a massive fight - so I'll do that first. Fury said he wanted to face me if he didn't fight Usyk. Of course I've go to beat up big Zhilei first," Joyce told Daily Mail. "It would be very easy to set up. We're both with Frank Warren. He's already said he wants to fight me, it's a great fight. People are interested in seeing that fight." Usyk's latest mandatory opponent is Daniel Dubois. They are supposed to fight each other, according to the World Boxing Association. In a firefight from 2020, Joyce defeated Dubois by TKO. According to the WBO, Joyce is the required challenger, but his former rival will receive a mandatory title chance first. "I'm not surprised by anything in boxing. I just get on with what I need to do and progress in my career and get the best out of it. I'm looking to be in some great fights this year and next year," Joyce said. "It can be very frustrating at times, but things go on and fights happen, so let's make the [Fury] fight happen. Please!"

Islam Makhachev has declared his aim to obtain a second piece of gold after capturing the lightweight title and successfully defending it. Leon Edwards successfully defended his welterweight championship earlier this month by defeating Kamaru Usman over the course of five rounds in London, England. While Dana White seems to have put the opponent for his second defense in stone following the fight, another famous name wants in on the action. After Edwards' second victory against "The Nigerian Nightmare," the reigning 155-pound champion announced on social media that he was taking a shot at becoming champ-champ status and invited "Rocky" to defend the title in Abu Dhabi later this year. While Makhachev can point to a successful defense of his title, that defence came against UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski. The Russian has yet to defend his title against a lightweight opponent should his next fight see him competing for glory elsewhere. Beneil Dariush criticized his division's titleholder for trying to "run-off" to a different weight class during an appearance on Submission Radio rather than working to keep his own progressing. "I don't understand. Like, what about title defenses?" Dariush said. "I don't know what's going on with him. Why? Maybe he's having a hard time making weight at '55 and he's just like, 'Let's go to '70 and relax.' Honestly, I don't get it. I think he needs to focus on his division. There's a lot of good fighters in this division... I don't know why he's trying to run off to other divisions.”

Chris Colbert Triumphs Over Jose Valenzuela in Hard-Fought Bout On Saturday night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Chris “Primetime” Colbert returned to the ring after a long thirteen-month layoff and a bitter defeat. Colbert, a former WBA interim super featherweight champion, faced off against the hard-hitting talented lightweight contender Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela. Valenzuela came into the fight with a record of 12-1, and he was looking to bounce back from his recent loss against Deivi Julio Bassa. The 23-year-old fighter landed the harder shots and knocked Colbert down in the first round. However, the Brooklyn, New York native showed great resilience and settled down to dominate the second half of the fight with his boxing skills. The judges scored the fight 95-94, 95-94, and 95-94 in favor of Colbert, who improved his record to 17-1 with six knockouts. Despite the narrow margin of victory, Colbert was confident that he had won the fight fair and square. Valenzuela, on the other hand, was bitter about the loss, which was his second in a row, putting his career on shaky ground. “I beat him,” said Valenzuela. “I want to thank everyone who came out here to support me. I thought I won. I was hitting him with the harder shots. I dropped him. I dominated.” Colbert acknowledged that Valenzuela landed some hard shots, but he countered effectively and showcased his boxing skills. “I knew it was a close fight. I’m an honest critic to myself. I knew it was a close fight,” Colbert said at the post-fight press conference. “I said, ‘Damn, that knockdown might be a draw. I don’t want a draw. I need to win. In boxing, sometimes you’re going to win pretty, and sometimes you ain’t. Today, it wasn’t a pretty win, but it don’t matter. I got the win.” Colbert also addressed Valenzuela’s sore loser mentality and made it clear that he has no intention of giving him a rematch. “F**k, no. He shouldn’t have been a sore loser. If he would have taken the loss like a man, I would have given him a rematch,” said Colbert. “I’m very convinced, and I said it. He ain’t getting a rematch because he’s a sore loser.” Overall, the fight was a hard-fought battle between two talented fighters, with Colbert coming out on top. The victory puts him back on track to compete for a title in his natural weight class of 130 pounds. As for Valenzuela, he will need to regroup and bounce back from his recent losses if he wants to stay relevant in the sport of boxing.