After three years off, Jones won the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s heavyweight title. But it was against Ciryl Gane, not Francis Ngannou, who had held the title before parting ways with the U.F.C.
Tag: Boxing
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Serrano-Cruz Preview: Serrano Seeks Undisputed Featherweight Championship
Serrano, a world champion in seven weight classes, lost to her biggest rival last spring. Now, she’s sparring with men to get back to the level she demands of herself.
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Jake Paul to Fight in Mixed Martial Arts in Deal With Professional Fighters League
Paul plans to fight twice in 2023 — once in boxing and once in mixed martial arts — though he has no firm bouts lined up.
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There’s Something About Jonathan Majors
Inside the captivating mind of a new Hollywood star.
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How Christy Martin Became Famous, and Later Became Happy
Christy Martin, 54, is largely credited with legitimizing female boxing in the modern era. She also secretly lived a tortured life, and her husband nearly killed her.