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Mackenzie Dern dominates at UFC Fight Night
FILE – Mackenzie Dern reacts after her victory over Tecia Torres in their strawweight fight during the UFC 273 event at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on April 09, 2022 in Jacksonville, Florida. James Gilbert/Getty Images/AFP Mackenzie Dern put forth a dominating performance Saturday, defeating Angela Hill by unanimous decision in the main event of their…
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Chris Billam-Smith looking to ‘hit Lawrence Okolie often’ in ‘perfect fight’ for cruiserweight title | boxing news
Chris Billam-Smith says he will be looking to hit Lawrence Okolie often as he tries to prize the WBO cruiserweight title from his former training partner in the “perfect fight” in Bournemouth. Billam-Smith will be competing in his home town when the Vitality Stadium hosts the all-English clash live on Sky Sports on Saturday May…
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Chris Eubank Jr says it’s ‘not right’ to fight Conor Benn before Liam Smith despite ‘millions’ on offer | boxing news
Chris Eubank Jr has revealed that he did consider boxing Conor Benn next, but couldn’t bring himself to do it despite the “millions and millions” on offer. Benn’s failed drug tests prevented him from fighting Eubank Jr last year. They were scheduled to box at a catchweight in October but that contest was prohibited when…
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Liam Smith welcomes future fight with Janibek Alimkhanuly: ‘I’m desperate to be world champion again’ | boxing news
Liam Smith is determined to repeat a victory over Chris Eubank Jr in their July 1 rematch and then challenge for a second world title. Liverpool’s Smith, formerly the WBO super-welterweight belt-holder, longs to become a two-time world champion. He would be willing to challenge Kazakhstan’s formidable WBO middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, who fights Steven…
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Lauren Price braced for ‘in your face’ Kirstie Bavington in Saturday’s historic title fight | boxing news
Lauren Price and Kirstie Bavington will make history when they fight on Saturday. They will contest the inaugural British women’s welterweight championship when they fight over 10 rounds at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, live on Sky Sports. Price knows that the aggressive Bavington will be going all out to win, especially as they’re…
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Premier League hits and misses: Jamie Vardy and Patrick Bamford woes shows Leicester have more than Leeds in relegation fight | Soccer News
Tale of two strikers shows Leicester have more than Leeds Leeds have one more point than Leicester. But you just feel that the team with less is using more. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League match between Leeds and Leicester This relegation six-pointer…
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Joe Joyce should not take immediate Zhilei Zhang rematch but fight Dillian Whyte next, says Frazer Clarke | boxing news
Joe Joyce does have a clause in his contract to force an immediate rematch with Zhilei Zhang. But is that the right move for him next? Joyce’s eye was badly damaged when he lost in six rounds on Saturday night at London’s Copper Box Arena. The former GB Olympian was admitted to hospital after the…
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Lauren Price to fight Kirstie Bavington for inaugural women’s British title | boxing news
Lauren Price and Kirstie Bavington will box in the first women’s British title fight in history. Price will take on Bavington for the inaugural British women’s welterweight championship in Birmingham on the Joshua Buatsi vs Pawel Stepien bill on May 6live on Sky Sports. It’s a significant moment in the progression of women’s boxing. The…
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