Oscar De La Hoya says he advised former fighter Canelo Alvarez not to face Floyd Mayweather in 2013 and admits the Mexican no longer likes him. The Golden Boy boss explained the current situation with Canelo when remembering the time the multi-weight champion suffered his first loss. Mayweather dominated Canelo on his way to a hotly debated majority decision.

De La Hoya: ‘I told Canelo not to fight Mayweather – he hates me!’

While Floyd Mayweather has solidified his place as one of the greatest boxers of all time, the last man to beat him has gone down a very different road. At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the pound-for-pound great, who was just 19 at the time, suffered a loss that left him both tearful, yet motivated to never feel that way again.

The staggering real-life story of the last man to beat Floyd Mayweather in the boxing ring

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A former sparring partner of Mike Tyson said he thinks the former world heavyweight champion will "pull his punches" during the upcoming fight with Jake Paul as he could "seriously hurt" the YouTuber.Tyson is due to fight Paul on November 15 in Arlington, Texas in the first event of its kind to be live streamed on Netflix.It was scheduled to go ahead in July but was postponed after Tyson sustained a health scare.Everyone seems to have had their say on the fight, from Joe Rogan to former world super-middleweight champion Carl Froch and just about everyone in between.But an insider...

Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Tyson will hold back to not 'seriously hurt him' says insider

Mike Tyson’s fight on Netflix faces cancelation altogether if the former heavyweight champion gets injured for a second time. Back in June, Tyson suffered stomach ulcer problems, which delayed the event against Jake Paul by four months. Paul, who instigated the event against the 58-year-old, has stated there’s no backup plan, leaving the entire show up in the air if anything else happens to Tyson.

Mike Tyson fight to be scrapped if injured again, no alternate plan

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Successful recording artist and television executive Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson once tried to enter the boxing business as a promoter and, according to former boxer and current promoter Oscar De La Hoya, the Queens rapper decided to bow out before getting knocked out.
On a recent episode of Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, Sharpe asked De Le Hoya about 50’s foray into the boxing profession. He questioned whether 50 and his former friend, undefeated boxer, Floyd Mayweather were trying to be in business together.
De La Hoya responded by telling Sharpe that the two of them actually did business together, but after...

50 Cent Dropped His Boxing Promoter Dream After Just One Fight, Claims Oscar De La Hoya

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Actor Van Johnson, who died in 2007, was one of Hollywood's ideal films idols. In the 1940s, the charming screen icon was box office gold, and remained a popular presence on TV in shows like Murder, She Wrote (which starred his good friend Angela Lansbury).

The Secret Gay Life & Horrific Car Accident of Actor Van Johnson: 16 Years After His Tragic Death

“The Black Ghost” Mory Kromah has announced himself to the GLORY light heavyweight division with a vicious knockout win at GLORY 94. He stopped PFL fighter Mohamed Amine with a flying knee knockout. Mory Kromah Knockout win at GLORY 94. The 25-year-old stunned audiences with his organizational debut in...

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Edgar Berlanga is vowing to retire Canelo Alvarez when he fights him on September 14, declaring boxing "needs a new face!"

Edgar Berlanga Vows To Retire Canelo, 'Boxing Needs A New Face!'

It's been four years since the charismatic and rugged actor Robert Conrad died at 84. Best known for feature films like Palm Springs Weekend, and the trio of hit TV shows, Hawaiian Eye, Wild Wild West, and Black Sheep Squadron (a.k.a., Baa Baa Black Sheep), Robert Conrad was one tough cookie. This is his story.

In Memory of 'Tough Guy' Actor Robert Conrad ('Wild, Wild West): 4 Years After His Tragic Death

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EDDIE HEARN was told to “calm down” by Daniel Dubois in an awkward sitdown exchange with the Brit bruiser. “Triple D” is gearing up to make the first defence of his IBF heavyweight title against Hearn’s long-time fighter Anthony Joshua at Wembley later this month. Dubois and Joshua, 26 and 34 respectively, took part in […]

Awkward moment Daniel Dubois tells Eddie Hearn to ‘calm down’ before Anthony Joshua threatens rival with chair

RIZIN MMA fighter Ren Hiramoto, of Japan, recently held a press conference to address doping allegations made against him. The controversy stems from claims by Yukinori Akazawa, a trainer who has suggested that Hiramoto used performance-enhancing drugs in his recent fight. RIZIN’s Ren Hiramoto Breaks Silence. Hiramoto vehemently denies...

Ren Hiramoto Addresses Doping Allegations in RIZIN Press Conference

It's been 35 years since the original Baywatch TV series premiered on NBC in the 1989-1990 season. One year later, it was syndicated and became one of the most popular TV shows on the planet. The show's original cast included David Hasselhoff, who stayed with the series through its entire run. During that time, he was joined by other actors, including (but not limited to) Pamela Anderson, Alexandra Paul, and Jason Simmon. At the time, Simmons, who is gay, was in the closet.

The Once-Secret Gay Life of 'Baywatch' Actor Jaason Simmons: 35 Years After The Beach Drama's Debut

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A man has sparked heated debate online after deciding to take a solo trip for his 40th birthday, despite his girlfriend's financial struggles. The man, who has been dating his girlfriend for three months, shared his dilemma on a popular Reddit forum.

Boyfriend Taking Vacation Alone Since Girlfriend Can't Afford It Asks if He's in the Wrong

Rising UFC bantamweight contender Kayla Harrison is ready to fight for a world championship at UFC 307 if the opportunity presents itself. Harrison will make her second UFC Octagon appearance against Ketlen Vieira at UFC 307 next month. She returns to the cage after a dominant win over former UFC titleholder Holly Holm at UFC 300.

Kayla Harrison Vows to Take UFC 307 Fight on 30-Second Notice: ‘I’ll Put an Elbow Through Julianna Peña’s Skull’

Former undisputed strawweight champion, Jessica Andrade has claimed her fellow former 115lbs gold holder, Joanna Jedrzejczyk is interested in making a potential return to the UFC — in the form of a symbolic BMF title fight amongst her female peers, and in particular, a rematch clash. Andrade, who is...

Jessica Andrade claims Joanna Jedrzejczyk is open to UFC return, BMF title rematch

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Here are your options to watch Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny, including the live stream and start time for the fight in Japan.

How to watch Naoya Inoue vs. TJ Doheny: Live stream, fight card, start time for 2024 boxing fight

With 24 KOs in 27 wins, Naoya Inoue has scored some devastating finishes during his decade-long run as a world champion. The Sporting News made an earnest attempt at selecting The Monster's Top 5 knockouts.

Naoya Inoue Monster Moments: Undisputed boxing champion’s five greatest knockouts

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 In a long-awaited joint-interview, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois played coy on the subject of their past sparring sessions ahead of their fight this month.The British heavyweights will square off at Wembley Stadium on 21 September, as Dubois defends the IBF title against the former two-time unified champion.On the day that the fight was announced in June, “AJ” and Dubois conducted a joint-interview alongside their respective promoters – Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren – with the full episode withheld until last weekend. However, one short clip was released in June, showing Joshua threatening to “throw this f***ing chair” across...

Anthony Joshua addresses Daniel Dubois sparring rumour: ‘He apparently took my lights out’

Andre Dirrell scolded Devin Haney on social media, criticizing him for posing and copying Floyd Mayweather Jr. with his bodyguards in some hero worship. The 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Dirrell says Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) needs to stop copying Floyd Mayweather Jr. and walking around with bodyguards. Dirrell sees Haney’s use of bodyguards as a sign that he’s an impersonator type who admires someone so much that he adopts his lifestyle.

Dirrell Scolds Haney for Mayweather Imitation and Poser Behavior

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Eddie Hearn Condemns Mike Tyson’s Return: ‘Shot to Pieces 20 Years Ago’

British boxing promoter Eddie Hearn didn’t pull any punches while talking about the upcoming clash between Jake Paul and legendary pugilist ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. From the...

Eddie Hearn Condemns Mike Tyson’s Return: ‘Shot to Pieces 20 Years Ago’

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