Andrey Koreshkov squares off against Magomed Umalatov in a welterweight main event at PFL 3, 2024 Regular Season held at Wintrust Arena, Chicago. The Russian fighters aim to climb the league rankings in this critical matchup.
Oleksandr Usyk, promoter of WBA, WBO, IBF heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, told how his preparatory camp for the fight with Tyson Fury is going.
"It's a purely individual thing. Who has how much is enough. Since Usik came to Heavyweight from Cruiserweight, he needs to do more work to achieve the desired result. He copes with it well thanks to Yuriy Tkachenko, Sergey Lapin and other members of this stellar team. It (training - note) is divided into sections. General basic physical training, special physical training, boxing school (conditionally called technical training), special technical training, moral and psychological training and finally - sparring to hone the acquired knowledge. And by the way, two trainings are the final part of the camp. The initial one has three", - "Champion" quotes the functionary.
Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder said that the current holder of this title Tyson Fury is a more difficult challenge for him than the owner of other belts in the division Oleksandr Usyk.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira talked about his plans after his loss to Arman Tsarukyan.
American mixed martial arts veteran Nate Diaz has expressed that UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards is currently the best fighter in the promotion.
Renowned American boxer Ryan Garcia gave his prediction for his upcoming fight with Devin Haney, WBC Welterweight Champion of the World.
"I'm fast. I'm strong. You've seen how it works. I can do it all day long. I'm hugely motivated and I'm ready to destroy this motherfucker. I've seen all kinds of shit I shouldn't have seen, but now I'm a killer. I know I'm gonna win. You guys can't even play ping pong when you're dehydrated, let alone fight in front of millions of people. Fact. This is gonna be a great show. I got something planned for you guys. I'm talking about my coming out, the performance, the theatrics, and then the ring. It's going to be an interesting first round. I'm going to feel him out, see what he's doing and then I'm going to start hitting him. After 30 seconds, he'll be knocked out. In the second round, I'll knock him the hell out and we'll all go to the party," BoxingScene quoted Garcia as saying.
Tyler Diamond faces Otto Rodrigues at PFL 3 next season in Chicago. This bout is part of the Professional Fighters League's ongoing 2024 featherweight competition held at Wintrust Arena.
Professional Fighters League brings Don Madge and Brennan Ward to the ring at Wintrust Arena, Chicago. This undercard bout features Madge, from Johannesburg, stepping into the lightweight division to face Connecticut's native Ward.
Former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira admitted that at the end of the third round of the fight against Arman Tsarukyan he was celebrating victory.
Recall that the Brazilian caught the Armenian in a tight D'Arce choke hold, but the latter was saved by the final gong.
"There were 30 seconds left. The choke was very tight. Plus, I like that hold. I thought he was passed out, so I even showed my tongue. I was getting excited already. But that's part of fighting, too. My win wasn't meant to be. I threw a guillotine in the first round. I don't miss that position. But Arman is very resilient," - quotes Oliveira MMA Fighting.
Recall, on April 13 at UFC 300 in Las Vegas, USA, Oliveira lost to Tsarukyan by split decision.
Laureano Staropoli faces Murad Ramazanov at the Wintrust Arena in Chicago during the PFL 3: 2024 Regular Season middleweight match.
