Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao ended speculation around his career in the ring by officially announcing his retirement on Tuesday via Facebook. In a message to their fans, he thanked them for their support and said this was a hard decision but he was at peace with it. It’s time for Pacquiao to focus solely on […]
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Logan Paul Slams Jimmy Kimmel For Grouping Him In With Donald Trump As The ‘Worst People’ Ever
Logan Paul was not a fan of being the butt of a joke during a recent opening monologue from Jimmy Kimmel, who lumped the controversial YouTuber in with Donald Trump as some of the “worst people in the world.” During an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live last week, the late-night television host had commented on […]
COVID breakthrough round-up: Oscar De La Hoya hospitalized, Lane Kiffin, Johnny Bench test positive
Bill Belichick took heat this week for his contention that “[the] implication that vaccination solves every problem … has not been substantiated.” Read more…
Oscar De La Hoya Reveals He Was Raped By An ‘Older Woman’ At 13 Years Old
[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] Oscar De La Hoya revealed he had been raped by an “older woman” when he was a teenager. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, the 48-year-old boxing legend opened up about the traumatic incident for the first time, claiming it happened when he was 13 years old during a […]
Soulja Boy-Kanye is the celebrity boxing match no one asked for
As the boxing world continues to recover from the latest low blow to the sport of pugilism, another potential celebrity boxing challenge has already been laid on the table. Read more…
Please don’t let Manny Pacquiao fight Errol Spence Jr., it won’t end well
Manny Pacquiao showed the world on Saturday night that he should want no part of Errol Spence Jr. inside associated with a boxing ring. The 42-year-old ‘Pacman’ took on WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas for the title, proving that age isn’t just a number. It matters in the world of boxing. Read more…
With Max Kellerman leaving ‘First Take, ‘ could it be the return of… Skip Bayless?
For five years, we’ve watched Stephen A. Smith and Max Kellerman sit at opposite ends of a studio desk and debate hot topics in the world of sports. Smith argues his points with a fiery ferocity that exemplifies: “Being loud helps get the point across. ” Meanwhile Kellerman always argued his factors with the idea: […]
Jake Paul pulls stunt to promote mediocre boxing exhibition: Take 1, 027
Whether we like to admit it or not, or agree with their tactics (and around here we will never let readers not remember that they’re “ horrendous human beings ”), the Paul brothers are injecting some much-needed life back into the world of boxing . Read more…
Boxing Champ Robert Easter Jr. Wanted By Police After Allegedly Knocking Out Woman In Altercation
Former lightweight boxing champ Robert Easter Jr. is a wanted man in Ohio after he allegedly punched a woman and knocked her out cold. According to reports, the incident apparently occurred very early on Saturday morning in the northwestern Ohio city of Toledo. Related: Here’ s Why Erika Jayne Reportedly Started A ‘ Screaming Fight’ […]
Because Tokyo 2021 is weird and shouldn’t be happening, Deadspinners recall their favorite past Olympic moments
Conflicted about tuning in tonight for the Opening Ceremonies of an Olympics that most of the host nation don’t even want in the middle of a pandemic where athletes are essentially being greeted with positive COVID-19 tests at the airport plus rumors abound of possible cancellation even as it kicks off? Read more…