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By Mohamed Bahaa Among the most powerful punchers in the heavyweight class nowadays, Daniel Dubois has become pretty famous, Dubois has established himself as a

The Most Powerful Heavyweight Puncher In History According To Daniel Dubois

All the fights for Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira in Riyadh on Saturday 19th October 2024. With betting odds, start time, date, fight card, and information on how to watch. Event: Battle of the Giants: Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira. Date: Sat, Oct. 19, 2024. Location: Mayadeen in Riyadh, Saudi...

Francis Ngannou vs Renan Ferreira: Fight Card, Betting Odds, Start Time

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Renan Ferreira has made a controversial comment to Francis Ngannou in the lead-up to their October 19 fight. Ngannou is set to make his PFL debut in Saudi Arabia against last year’s heavyweight champion in Ferreira in an intriguing bout. Ahead of the fight, the two were involved in the PFL’s press conference, and during it, Ferreira made a controversial comment towards Ngannou.

Renan Ferreira tells Francis Ngannou he’s gonna be “the toughest challenge in his life and in his year” despite losing his son

Former UFC champion Benson Henderson retired from MMA in 2023, but he’s not done fighting. Misfits Boxing announced on Tuesday that Henderson would clash with fellow UFC and Bellator veteran Chris Avila in a matchup that takes place as part of a one-night light heavyweight tournament for the influencer-led promotion. While Henderson battles Avila on one side of the bracket, Idris Virgo clashes with Fes Batista in the other semifinal matchup.

Benson Henderson vs. Chris Avila booked for 1-night tournament at Misfits Boxing 18

The Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III fight card will feature 12 fights at the Arena CDMX on Saturday night in Mexico City, Mexico. Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather will step into the ring against John Gotti III in an exhibition rematch. The last time Mayweather and Gotti III a massive brawl broke out after the fight was stopped in the sixth round.

Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III fight card

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

At first glance, the training footage on social media looked like a video of Gervonta “Tank” Davis, but it’s Jursly “The Gorilla” Vargas, a 20-year-old Dominican boxer who is set to face Bryan Carrillo (3-1, 2 KOs) on Saturday night August 24th at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

Mayweather Promotions Prospect Jursly Vargas Is Set To Face Bryan Carrillo

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

A Look Back at the Tragic Life and Death of Former Child Star Adam Rich (TV's 'Eight is Enough')

PFL’s Jake Paul believes UFC President Dana White is afraid of making Jon Jones vs....

Jake Paul calls out Dana White for refusing to co-promote and make Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou: “He’s scared”

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UFC fighter Casey Kenney was arrested on Aug. 16 on a multitude of charges stemming from an alleged domestic violence altercation. Phoenix Police officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that Kenney was arrested by Phoenix Police Fugitive Apprehension Detectives on Aug. 16 at 12 p.m. local time. He was booked on charges including kidnapping, aggravated assault (strangulation), and assault. He has since been released from custody.

UFC veteran Casey Kenney arrested on kidnapping, multiple assault charges

There’s no doubt that Ryan Garcia is one of the most interesting characters to come out of the combat sports realm. From fighting at the top against some of the fiercest boxers to making some of the most controversial moves on the internet, Garcia does it all. And now, ‘KingRy,’ who previously showed interest in fighting in the UFC against Sean O’Malley, is considering something entirely new: bare-knuckle fighting.

Ryan Garcia Sidelined From Boxing, Eyes A Move To Bare Knuckle Fighting

Ilia Topuria doesn't see any threats to his throne. UFC 308 will be the first Featherweight title defense for "El Matador" when he's challenged by former divisional champion and current Baddest Motherf*cker (BMF) champion, Max Holloway, on Oct. 26, 2024. However, before the fight was made official, Topuria had a fellow champion calling his name.

Ilia Topuria 'can beat Max Holloway and Sean O'Malley in the same night,' glad to challenge Islam Makhachev

Shakur Stevenson went from turning down Gervonta Davis’s offer to fight on November 2 to appear at Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Season. The WBC lightweight champion somehow chose not to participate in THE 2024 end-of-year event in Las Vegas to face a blown-up super featherweight who lost his last fight. Stevenson faces Joe Cordina on October 12, a Welshman who looked terrible when stopped against Anthony Cacace in his previous fight.

Shakur Stevenson fight baffles as Beterbiev vs Bivol underwhelms

A potential clash between Terence Crawford and Gennadiy Golovkin failed to get off the ground before the fight had a chance to gather pace. The internet rumor mill recently pulled a rabbit out of a hat with reports that Turki Alalshikh was attempting to pit Crawford against Golovkin in the coming months. Looking at the reports, it could simply have been a case of Golovkin’s name being plucked out of thin air due to his rivalry with Canelo Alvarez.

Terence Crawford vs Gennadiy Golovkin KO’d in the first round

Francis Ngannou says he considered retiring following the death of his son earlier this year, but has chosen to fight on as it is "the best way of honouring him". Cameroon's Ngannou, who was speaking at a news conference to promote his PFL heavyweight debut against Renan Ferreira on 19 October, posted on X in April that his 15-month-old son Kobe had passed away.

Fighting on 'best way of honouring my son' - Ngannou

It's been two decades since beloved actor Brian Kelly died of pneumonia at 73 in 2005. Best known as Porter Ricks in the classic TV family show Flipper(NBC, 1964-1967), Kelly had once suffered a paralyzing motorcycle accident that ended his acting career. However, he rechanneld his creative talent and became a producer. This is his story.

The Paralyzing Accident & Tragic Death of TV's 'Flipper' Father Brian Kelly: Two Decades Later

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 Francis Ngannou contemplated retirement following his son’s death but the former UFC heavyweight champion believes continuing to fight is the “best way of honouring him”.After a two-fight foray into boxing, Ngannou is set to return to mixed martial arts on October 19 when he makes his Professional Fighters League bow against Brazil’s Renan Ferreira in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Speaking at a press conference to promote the event, the Cameroonian said he gave serious thought to ending his decorated fighting career after announcing on X in April that his son Kobe had died aged 15 months.💔 pic.twitter.com/aHD685fbMQ— Francis Ngannou (@francis_ngannou) April...

Francis Ngannou says resuming fight career ‘best way of honouring’ his son

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Khalil Rountree Jr. won’t apologize for taking advantage of an opportunity. UFC CEO Dana White recently announced that Rountree will challenge Alex Pereira for the light heavyweight title at UFC 307 in Salt Lake City. The matchup was highly unexpected as Rountree is still under suspension for accidentally ingesting a banned substance. Speaking with MMA Fighting this week, Rountree explained how this all came together.

Khalil Rountree Jr. says critics of Alex Pereira fight are not ‘true fans’: ‘It’s going to be exciting from start to finish’

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A man peacefully sitting with his son in his car in their church parking lot was assaulted by a Denver police officer in June 2019 and will receive a $75,000 settlement. The payoff appears on the Denver City Council agenda for Monday. The item is on the consent calendar. Items on the consent calendar are considered routine and generally pass in a block vote without discussion.

Man hit in face by Denver police officer to receive $75,000 settlement

PFL has seemingly changed their tune on the idea of signing former UFC flyweight star Muhammad Mokaev. Over the course of the last few weeks, Muhammad Mokaev has had to do some serious self-reflection. Despite his win over Manel Kape at UFC 304, he was released from his contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Then, when PFL’s Ray Sefo was asked about the idea of signing him, he swiftly turned it down.

PFL changes tune on potential signing of former UFC fighter Muhammad Mokaev: “He could absolutely be the future face of Flyweights”

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Renan Ferreira warns Francis Ngannou to focus on PFL fight, not boxing return: ‘He has a big problem ahead of him’

Renan Ferreira warns Francis Ngannou that his return to mixed martial arts could end up badly for him if he’s not fully committed and focused on...

Renan Ferreira warns Francis Ngannou to focus on PFL fight, not boxing return: ‘He has a big problem ahead of him’

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