For the first time since March, the UFC and Top Rank Boxing have been permitted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission to host events in Las Vegas. Sam Gordon, Adam Hill, and Heidi Fang break down what to expect when the promotions return starting with the UFC event on May 30 at the UFC Apex.
Tyson Fury is now the WBC heavyweight champion after defeating Deontay Wilder by way of technical knockout. The Review-Journal’s Sam Gordon recaps the victory for “The Gypsy King” and Fury discusses what win means to him. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Less than three months after finishing Tom Schwarz in the ring, Tyson Fury will defend his lineal heavyweight championship against the undefeated Otto Wallin on Saturday, Sept. 14 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Here are some highlights from their weigh-in at the MGM Grand on Friday.
Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury kept the mood light during a press conference on Wednesday at the MGM Grand hotel-casino to promote his lineal heavyweight champion bout against the unbeaten Tom Schwarz on June 15 in Las Vegas.
Gilbert Manzano and special in-studio guest Top Rank promoter Bob Arum talk about the upcoming Vasiliy Lomanchenko vs. Jorge Linares, plus an update on Terence Crawford’s hand injury.
Freddie Roach, Bob Arum and Vasyl Lomachenko share their opinions on how Mayweather vs McGregor might turn out for Conor McGregor. “As Mayweather gets a little but closer the kick might come,” said Freddie Roach. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Freddie Roach and Bob Arum share their opinions on how Mayweather vs McGregor might turn out for Floyd Mayweather. “…you don’t put a guy who’s had no boxing experience in with a guy who is considered to be the best fighter of the era,” said Bob Arum, president and CEO of Top Rank. (Erik Verduzco/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
