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2+ hour, 42+ min ago (646+ words) Andrew Tate's involvement in Misfits Boxing as both a promotional figurehead and an MFB combatant, with his in-ring return set for later this week, has many talking, including one of the combatants on the Saturday card. The fighter in question is Tai Emery, who battles Pearl Gonzalez for the vacant MFB middleweight title at Misfits Mania on December 20th. When the former BKFC title challenger was asked if she had any thoughts on the controversial Tate's involvement in Misfits Boxing and the surrounding discourse about it, Emery said [via Bowks Talking Bouts], "I think it's smart. PFL went with Ray Sefo, BKFC went with Conor McGregor, and Misfits Boxing has gone with Andrew Tate. I think each of those characters is perfect for that promotion as that sort of face of the company. I think also where the new direction of…...

2+ hour, 53+ min ago (431+ words) Will Fleury Interview (2:03) Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Oktagon heavyweight and light heavyweight champion, Will Fleury. Fleury talks about the frustration of only being able to get two fights in during this calendar year. He had his eyes set on defending his light heavyweight belt a couple of times, [] The post TTP Ep. 511: Will Fleury, Guram Gochashvili and 2026 Champ Predictions appeared first on Cageside Press. Will Fleury Interview (2:03) Kicking off this edition of TTP is our interview with Oktagon heavyweight and light heavyweight champion, Will Fleury. Fleury talks about the frustration of only being able to get two fights in during this calendar year. He had his eyes set on defending his light heavyweight belt a couple of times, and the chips just didn't fall where he wanted them to. Now he finds himself in…...

3+ hour, 40+ min ago (547+ words) Home " MMA News " Reinier de Ridder " Report: Reinier de Ridder returns from first UFC defeat vs. budding" UFC middleweight contender Reinier de Ridder was medically cleared to compete faster than expected and will return at UFC 326. Former ONE two-division champion Reinier de Ridder hinted at a long absence from competition due to medical issues stemming from his loss to Brendan Allen at UFC Vancouver. But months later, it appears De Ridder has worked through some of his health issues and will return to the Octagon on one of the first cards of 2026, way ahead of schedule. De Ridder's shot at a middleweight title hit a speed bump when he lost to Allen at UFC Vancouver in a shocking upset. He defeated the likes of Bo Nickal, Robert Whittaker, and Kevin Holland earlier in his promotional tenure and appeared destined for…...

3+ hour, 51+ min ago (564+ words) Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul both promise they're going for the kill on Friday. Anthony Joshua isn't backing down from his proclamation that he's going for the kill " literally " in his fight against Jake Paul no matter how much that might bother Tyson Fury. During a media roundtable on Tuesday, Joshua made it clear that he's pulling no punches when it comes to his approach against Paul saying "If I can kill you, I will kill you." That comment didn't sit too well with Fury, who is rumored to have a showdown against Joshua already in the works for some time in 2026. "He's 37 years old at the end of his career, fighting a YouTuber, a Disney Channel guy, who Tommy [Fury] beat, and now he's talking about killing him and all that to try and sell," Fury said about Joshua....

4+ hour, 13+ min ago (477+ words) Jake Paul faces Anthony Joshua in the main event from Miami with the fight airing on Netflix The full fight card leading to Jake Paul facing Anthony Joshua in a heavyweight bout on Friday is now set with the bout order, start times and where to watch finally revealed. Of course, Paul clashes with Joshua in the main event, which airs live on Netflix along with the rest of the main card on Friday from the Kaseya Center in Miami. A YouTuber turned boxer, Paul is definitely facing the toughest test of his career as he moves to heavyweight to take on one of the top fighters in the division. Joshua, who is also an Olympic gold medalist in boxing, has faced nothing but elite competition during his career while holding notable wins over Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte, Joseph Parker…...

4+ hour, 25+ min ago (220+ words) Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez could leave prison sooner than originally expected. The 43-year-old retired fighter's earliest date for parole consideration has been moved to February 2026, according to the California Incarcerated Records database. Velasquez was sentenced to five years after pleading no-contest to attempted murder stemming from a February 2022 incident. During that event, he fired multiple rounds at a vehicle containing Harry Goularte, accused of sexually abusing Velasquez's son at a daycare operated by Goularte's mother. Only Goularte's stepfather, Paul Bender, was injured, and his wounds were non-life-threatening. Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is now eligible for parole as early as February 2026. " Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) December 17, 2025 At the time of sentencing in October 2024, Velasquez had already spent months in jail and on house arrest, which contributed to the revision of his earliest parole date from March 2026 to February…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago (495+ words) Home " Boxing News " Jake Paul " Jake Paul sends direct message to Anthony Joshua ahead of boxing" Jake Paul has sent a clear message to Anthony Joshua ahead of their highly anticipated fight on Friday. Paul is set to take on Joshua in an intriguing heavyweight fight, which is a massive step-up in competition for the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer. Heading into the bout, many expect Joshua to make quick work of Paul and get a knockout early; however, some have wondered how seriously Joshua is taking it. Ahead of their bout on Friday, Jake Paul sent a clear message to Anthony Joshua and said he wants his hardest punches. Paul wants Joshua on his A-Game, as even if he is, the brash YouTuber-turned-boxer believes he has all the tools to pull off the stunning upset. With Jake Paul wanting the hardest punches…...

4+ hour, 30+ min ago (371+ words) The size advantage for Anthony Joshua somehow seemed even bigger in his latest faceoff with Jake Paul. Anthony Joshua looked like a giant standing across from Jake Paul as they faced off for the first time during fight week ahead of their heavyweight clash on Friday from Miami. While the size difference was always going to be a talking point heading into this fight, Joshua truly towered over Paul during the staredown as the former Disney star and YouTuber puffed out his belly and kept things friendly enough on stage. In return, Joshua was stoic and didn't seem to pay much attention to Paul's antics as he kept his sole focus on his opponent and the mission at hand come Friday night. The fight serves as Joshua's first action since suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois back in 2024. The…...

4+ hour, 50+ min ago (416+ words) UFC bantamweight contender shares gym time with Meta founder while ramping up his return to title contention. Merab Dvalishvili is already back in the gym following his latest championship appearance, and his newest training partner turned more than a few heads. Earlier this month, Dvalishvili dropped the UFC bantamweight title in a closely watched rematch against Petr Yan at UFC 323. With their rivalry now tied at one win apiece, a decisive third meeting is expected sometime next year. Despite the setback, Dvalishvili wasted little time returning to work. On Wednesday, the Georgian standout shared video footage showing him sparring for three rounds with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling was also present during the session. Zuckerberg's presence inside an MMA gym is no longer surprising. One of the wealthiest individuals in the world, the tech executive has…...

5+ hour, 7+ min ago (550+ words) Home " MMA News " Movlid Khaybulaev " Movlid Khaybulaev stripped of 2025 PFL title win after USADA" 2025 PFL featherweight title winner Movlid Khaybulaev's championship belt has been forfeited after he was served a one-year USADA suspension. One of Khabib Nurmagomedov's top proteges, Movlid Khaybulaev, is in hot water after he was handed a one-year USADA suspension stemming from testing positive for a banned substance. The test was associated with Khaybulaev's win at the 2025 PFL World Tournament over former featherweight titleholder Jesus Pinedo. Khaybulaev won the 2025 featherweight title by defeating Pinedo by fifth-round submission. Khaybulaev's suspension is retroactive to the August 1st fight, and as of this writing, he and his team don't intend to appeal the punishment. He hasn't fought since the Pinedo fight and is unbeaten through 26 career bouts. Khaybulaev received more bad news from the PFL on Wednesday shortly after the news…...