Ring announcer resigns following post-fight controversy that shook the boxing world

Announcer Dan Hennessey has resigned following controversy after a boxing match between Cherneka Johnson and Nina Hughes in Australia on Saturday night.

Mike Tyson says his body feels like 's--- right now,' while Jake Paul oozes confidence ahead of fight

Mike Tyson is 30 years Jake Paul's senior, and it's been nearly two decades since his last professional fight — it's no wonder why his body is 's---.'

British Boxer Sherif Lawal Dead at 29 After Collapsing During Pro Boxing Debut

British middleweight boxer Sherif Lawal collapsed in the ring during his first professional fight on Sunday. Lawal was later pronounced dead.

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Tyson Fury's father, John, headbutts Oleksandr Usyk's camp member in heated altercation before title fight

If there wasn't enough drama surrouding the heavyweight bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, Fury's father, John, added to it with a headbutt on a Usyk camp member Saturday.

British boxer dies after collapsing during pro debut

Sherif Lawal, a 29-year-old British boxer making his professional debut on Sunday, died after collapsing in the ring following a hit to the temple.

Deontay Wilder scared for Mike Tyson's well-being in Jake Paul fight: 'He’s too old for this'

Former heavyweight title holder Deontay Wilder is genuinely afraid for Mike Tyson's well-being ahead of his fight against Jake Paul, which has been sanctioned as a professional bout.

Cherneka Johnson tops Nina Hughes in fight after boxing ring announcer mistakenly calls out wrong name

A boxing ring announcer caused controversy as he mistakenly called the wrong winner during Cherneka Johnson's victory over Nina Hughes on Saturday night.

Promoter offering multimillion-dollar VIP package for Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight

Boxing fans who want to watch the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul bout in person are anxious to get their hands on tickets, but it will come at a steep price.

Art 'One Glove' Jimmerson, who fought in very first UFC event, dead at 60

Boxer Art Jimmerson, who famously participated in the very first UFC event while wearing just one boxing glove, died Wednesday. He was 60.

Michael Chandler claims Conor McGregor will never want to step 'back into the octagon' after UFC 303 bout

Michael Chandler believes his upcoming match with fellow UFC star Conor McGregor will be the final time the Irishman will face off with an opponent inside the cage.

Jake Paul on Upcoming Mike Tyson Fight: 'One of Us Has to Die'

Jake Paul is clear about two things regarding Mike Tyson: A) he respects the guy. B) He's going to finish him once and for all.

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Jake Paul says he has to 'end' Mike Tyson as summer fight is sanctioned

Jake Paul suggested he may have to go above and beyond to claim victory against Mike Tyson now that Texas officials sanctioned their July 20 fight.

Conor McGregor calls for lifetime ban of Ryan Garcia after reported positive drug test following victory

Conor McGregor has called for a lifetime ban of Ryan Garcia, saying Garcia "cheated the weight and was juiced" for his fight on April 20.

Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match officially sanctioned, will count for professional records

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson will face off in an officially sanctioned competitive boxing match rather than an exhibition fight. The rounds will be shorter than in most men's pro fights.

Former world champion boxer Timothy Bradley predicts Mike Tyson will knock out Jake Paul in upcoming bout

Mike Tyson is scheduled to make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring this summer when he faces off against Jake Paul inside AT&T Stadium in Texas.

Mike Tyson Abstaining from Weed, Sex Before Jake Paul Fight

Mike Tyson reveals that he is abstaining from sex and weed in the lead-up to his July 20 fight against Jake Paul.

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Ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou announces young son's death in heartbreaking statement

Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou made a heartbreaking revelation on Monday. He said on social media his 16-month-old son, Kobe, had passed away.

Mike Tyson reveals he's holding out on sex and weed ahead of Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson talked about abstaining from sex and drugs ahead of his July 20 fight against Jake Paul. This will be the former heavyweight champ's first fight in nearly four years.

Boxing legend warns Jake Paul about Mike Tyson's punching abilities

Roy Jones Jr. offered Jake Paul a warning about Mike Tyson's abilities months before the former heavyweight champion squares off against the YouTube star.

On this day in history, April 28, 1967, Muhammad Ali refuses to serve military at height of Vietnam War

Heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali refused to join the United States military at the height of the Vietnam War on this day in history, April 28, 1967.

Heavyweight boxer dies at 27 after spending three weeks in coma due to knockout

Congolese heavyweight boxer Ardi Ndembo, 27, died on Thursday of his injuries from getting knocked out in his last fight that left him in a coma for three weeks.

Boxer Ryan Garcia makes good on $1.5 million wager after missing weight by more than three pounds: 'Worth it'

Just 3.2 pounds will cost boxer Ryan Garcia $1.5 million after he weighed in overweight for his title bout against reigning super lightweight champ Devin Haney.

Boxers pulled from throwing first pitch at Mets game after earlier altercation at Empire State Building

The New York Mets apparently pulled the plug on boxers Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia throwing out the first pitch earlier this week because of their altercation earlier in the day.