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Conor McGregor decides on his next opponent as he plans to switch to a up-to-date sport

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Conor McGregor called on his ancient UFC rival Jeremy Stephens to fight, this time under the BKFC (Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship) banner.

The call-up came after Stephens’ dominant performance against Eddie Alvarez at BKFC KnockleMania against in Philadelphia, where he secured the victory by sending Alvarez to the mat in the third round, leading to Alvarez’s corner throwing in the towel.

After the post-fight interview, Stephens met with BKFC co-owner McGregor, who had previously shown interest in fighting bareback before retiring. The two have shared a controversial past since an exchange at the UFC 205 press conference in 2016, where McGregor fired Stephens with the line: “Who the fuck is this guy?” While their fight never materialized in the UFC, it appears to be a possibility in BKFC.

During their confrontation, McGregor challenged Stephens, saying: “Who the hell is this guy? Let’s decide to go on a date. Who will stop me man? Nobody can stop me. Dave [Feldman]Let’s do it, let’s do it. I’m all for it, brother. “

After a heated exchange, BKFC president Feldman revealed that McGregor had expressed his intention to fight Stephens under the bare knuckle rules. Feldman shared during the post-fight press conference: “As I was leaving the arena, Conor actually tapped me on the shoulder and told me to make sure I tell everyone that he’s fighting Jeremy Stephens at BKFC.” , remains contracted to the UFC.

The 36-year-old is currently looking for a up-to-date opponent after the MMA promotion dismissed rumors of a fight with Logan Paul. McGregor himself explained why the proposed clash with “Maverick” fell through. Speaking from Schmo, he said: “It is what it is. The UFC just isn’t into that. The athlete is under the TKO banner. . Or should I say a glorified throw.”

“Between this waiting period that we’re in before I can get back into the octagon, it made sense on the calendar. They were interested in it.

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Jake Paul confirms the return of boxing after Mike Tyson’s controversy and will fight his brother Logan

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Jake Paul, a social media star, announced that he was closing the horns with his siblings, Logan Paul, in the long -awaited boxing match in March.

The 28-year-old influencer, who became a fighter, made the image available in social media showing the meeting with his older brother, signing him: “The moment you were waiting for the decade.”

Jake, who triumphed over Mike Tyson in a controversial duel in November last year, revealed that the fight would be broadcast by Max on March 27. Logan repeated this advertisement by publishing identical graphics on his own social platforms. Details about the location and rules of the upcoming event are still in the area.

Both brothers Paweł immersed boxing fingers, but Jake accepted him to a greater extent, gathering a record of 11-1 from fights, including MMA athletes, internet personalities, and even veteran Tyson at the age of 58.

Jake’s only failure occurred through a divided decision against Tommy Fury, his brother Tyson Fury, in Saudi Arabia in 2023.

On the other hand, Logan caused the Influencer -boxer phenomenon with the fight of 2019 against Great Britain YouTuber KSI, which caused the loss of judges’ decisions – the only pro -fight in his record.

Although Logan won with the competitor of MMA Dillon Dannis by disqualification during the exhibition match in 2023, he has focused on professional wrestling since then.

He liked the WWE champion in the United States in 2023-24 and competed for the undisputed WWE title against Cody Rhodes last year.

Jake was associated with potential fights against the warriors of KSI and MMA Conor McGregor and Darren, up to his peculiar victory of the eight -sized exhibition over Tyson at the end of last year.

Speculation about the duel with the former UFC champion from two McGregor mass increased after he was noticed from Paul Brothers during the inauguration of President Donald Trump last week.

However, it seems that the brothers are to match in the ring.

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Tony Bellew says that Dalton Smith is a “huge favorite” against Azim

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Dalton Smith closed in on a world title shot with a first round destruction over Walid Ouizza Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Bellew Favors Smith strongly (photo: Dazn, Box Matchroom, Boxxer)
Bellew Favors Smith strongly (photo: Dazn, Box Matchroom, Boxxer)

Tony Bellew thought about the potential clash of Dalton Smith and Adam Azim.

Bellew was last weekend, who witnessed one round destruction of Walid Ouizzy Smith, Whist Azim plays the former world champion, Sergey Lipinets in just five days.

Couples were ordered to fight for the European title at the beginning of this year, but the “killers” released the belt, which was then picked up by Sheffield’s favorite against Ouizza on Saturday evening.

Although the fight between Smith and Azim would undoubtedly capture the imagination of British fight fans, “Thunder” is five years older than his countryman and much more experienced and there is a feeling that they may not meet for several years.

And talking Ifl TV, He thinks that it would be a wise decision of the 22-year-old and his team.

Dalton Smith finished the world championship title with the first round of destruction over Walid Ouizza Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dalton Smith finished the world championship title with the first round of destruction over Walid Ouizza Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I don’t think they want to fight Dalton Smith in the near future. Why would you have?

“At this stage of their career, I think it is clear who is better than the other. This does not mean how it will end.

“But Dalton Smith fights in this fight all day as a huge favorite. For someone like Adam Azim, this is not a risk that is worth taking now.

Bellew believes that Azim should avoid Smith for now, photo: Lawrence Lustig / Boxxer
Bellew believes that Azim should avoid Smith for now, photo: Lawrence Lustig / Boxxer

“He is a teenage child and deserves care, as if he looked after Dalton Smith.

“Now it fits Dalton Smith, but now he should not fit Adam Azim. This is how it is, it does not diminish how brilliant both are fighters. “

Smith will be a challenge to the winner of WBC World Title Fight between Alberto Puello and Sandor Martin, who will take place on Gervonta Davis vs Lamont Roach Undercard on March 1.

And after the blur of Ouizzy by Yorkshireman, both he and his supervisor Eddie Hearn quickly found the desire to win the winner Puello vs Martin and become a world champion in less than 20 fights.

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Anthony Joshua called by UFC legends after a brutal bare color

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Former UFC star, Ben Rothwell, looks at boxing hits with two -time world champion Anthony Joshua.

After a noteworthy 12-year term from UFC, in which he developed an impressive professional MMA 39 victories and 14 losses, including 28 knockout, Rothwell gained a brand thanks to his knockout power and the ability to end the duels rapidly.

From the moment of leaving the UFC in 2021, “Massive Ben” ventured to the kingdom of Bare Knuckle Fighting and quickly reached three knockout in BKFC, culminating his viral victory, which won him the title of heavyweight in Knuckle Mania 5. Only 36 seconds, in his pocket $ 150,000 for his efforts.

Now a free agent after four fights in BKFC, Rothwell erected a monument of entering a square circle, calling Anthony Joshua as part of his final wishes. During the interview at the show Ariel, Helwani Rothwell shared his aspirations: “At the moment I am a free agent, I love BKFC very much, I love David Feldman and I would like to continue and even end my career here.

“How much time do I have? Maybe about a year, it really depends. But Francis Ngannou, Anthony Joshua, guys who defeated their guys. Establishing gloves and proving how good I am a very bucket of a list in boxing.

In addition, he explained his point, adding: “At the moment BKFC and UFC fans simply say that I am the accused. They do not understand my precision, they do not understand how talented I am, but if I can fight one of it would be a huge opportunity for me to show the world how good I am. “

As for his current title and future prospects, he said: “Before I finished fighting, I want to bring as much respect for this belt. If I have to go to the fight, I think BKFC would support me. I think we intend to come up with something and I will defend this belt. “

Meanwhile, Joshua will gladly return to form after a recent defeat. “AJ” experienced a deep failure with a knockout for Daniel Dubois in September. The narrative around Joshua also includes his earlier meeting with the opponent of the crossover MMA; The former heavyweight master faced Francis Ngannou last year, ensuring a performance that ended the victory in the second round.

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