Holm says she's looking to make statement in Singapore
[ad_1] As one of the classiest members of the UFC roster, Holly Holm doesn’t bristle at the question she’s going to hear from now until her Jun. 17 headliner in Singapore against Bethe Correia. But she will be happy to never hear about her three-fight losing streak again. “Hopefully after this fight we’ll have a […]
Quigg edges Simion, wins chance at featherweight title
[ad_1] LONDON — Former junior featherweight world titleholder Scott Quigg and Viorel Simion put on a rough, grind-it-out fight, but in the end Quigg prevailed by unanimous decision in their featherweight world title eliminator on Saturday night at sold-out Wembley Stadium. Fighting on the undercard of the megafight between heavyweight world titleholder Anthony Joshua and […]
Quigg sets sights on Selby
[ad_1] 5:30 PM ET Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Scott Quigg says he will be ready for IBF world featherweight champion Lee Selby if he wins on Saturday. The Briton has changed […]
Joshua: 'I win, it's not complicated'
[ad_1] LONDON — It is three days before the biggest fight of his career and heavyweight world titleholder Anthony Joshua could not be in a more carefree and relaxed mood. Where: Wembley Stadium, LondonWhen: Saturday, April 29TV: Showtime, 4:15 p.m. ET (live); HBO 11 p.m. ET/PT (tape delay) Before going out for his open workout […]
Steward on Klitschko's mind entering title bout
[ad_1] LONDON — Emanuel Steward made such an immense impact on Wladimir Klitschko’s life and career that the former heavyweight world champion still carries the late Hall of Fame trainer’s influence with him five years after his death from colon cancer at age 68 in 2012. They were together for 17 fights, Steward taking Klitschko […]
Camp Update: Strong Style gets Miocic ready to defend crown
[ad_1] Stipe Miocic wasn’t a mixed martial artist when he first walked into the Strong Style Gym in Independence, Ohio. But as soon as he got on the mat to wrestle with UFC and PRIDE veteran Dan Bobish, coach Marcus Marinelli saw something in him. “A mutual friend of ours brought Stipe in,” Marinelli recalls. […]
Keys for Joshua against Klitschko
[ad_1] Undefeated heavyweight world titleholder Anthony Joshua (18-0, 18 KOs), will look to make history and take another step towards unifying the division when he faces the legendary three-time heavyweight world champion, Wladimir Klitschko (64-4, 54 KOs) at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday night. Klitschko, 41, has a clear edge in terms of experience, […]
UFC Unfiltered: Justin Buchholz, Joe Stevenson
[ad_1] Team Alpha Male Head Coach Justin Buchholz calls in to talk about The Ultimate Fighter: Redemption, whether there’s a tape of Cody KOing TJ or not, Duane Bang’s relationship with the Alpha Males, Cynthia Calvillo, and much more. Later, Joe “Daddy” Stevenson calls in to talk about being back in the TUF house fourteen […]