Member, International Boxing Hall of Fame, Class of 2026
Las Vegas, NV
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DONE DEAL: Nick Diaz vs Robbie Lawler, five rounder, Sept. 25, UFC 266 per @danawhite
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Big news: @MikeTyson is coming back. He will fight @RealRoyJonesJr in an eight-round exhibition match. Heard there will be boxer vs MMA fighters on undercard. Looks like it will be in Cali. Don't have the date yet.
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Ran into @jonnybones in the hotel lobby and he said @TheNotoriousMMA sent him and his team a bunch of Proper 12 whiskey!
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Makhachev just said Khabib comes to the U.S. to help everyone and he rents the house for the team and doesn't take any money for it. "He does a lot of stuff nobody knows about"
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Incredible toughness! @mocainoufc fought second round of fight with severely damaged shoulder #ufcparis
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Just spoke to Hunter Campbell at UFC. The Costa-Vettori fioght is now at 205 pounds. Both fighters have signed deals to fight at that weight. It’s getting ridiculous, but this is Paulo Costa, ladies and gentlemen. Terrible. Terrible. Terrible.
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Dana White just told me that when Khamzat brought Li over to him, he was saying, Who's next? I'll fight anyone. Give me Brock Lesnar, I don't care. #UFC267
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Just spoke to @danawhite and he said @KChimaev “is special” and wants to fight again on Aug. 15 at #UFC252. He said he’ll make that happen.
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BREAKING: Jiri Prochazka PUT of UFC 282 with serious injury. Glover turned down title fight. Jiri vacated. New main event is Blachowicz vs Ankalaev. Story soon on @YahooSports
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Think how much better of a place this world would be if there were a lot more people in it like Mama Woodley. What a class act.
"It's all good, baby. It's all good. It's your turn. It ain't his turn."
@Usman84Kg & Woodley's mother shared a beautiful moment backstage after #UFC235.
Watch the full episode of 'Thrill & Agony' ➡️ bit.ly/2NJvpp0
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The #StricklandHall UFC card averaged 797k viewers on ESPN and peaked at 953k viewers during main event. Bellator averaged 85k and peaked at 177k during the #PitbullMcKee main event.
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Here is President Trump as he arrives on the floor at #UFC264
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I did an interview with @danawhite a few minutes ago. He confirmed that @PetrYanUFC v @funkmasterMMA will be co-main event of UFC 256 on Dec. 12 in Vegas. Nunes-Anderson will be the main.
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I had to put my dog Macy down today. She came to us as a rescue and was so sweet and so fun and so loving. I thank her for more than 13 great years, but my heart is broken today.
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Howie Booth, who had Tuivasa winning 3-0, was scheduled to work co-main event between Kara-France and Erceg, but I have been told he has been PULLED from the bout. He’s done for the night. #UFC305
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This is ridiculous. Kovalev is laying on a couch in his dressing room and Canelo’s had his gloves on for almost an hour as they wait for UFC 244 to end.
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Here is my story on the @UFC @JonnyBones situation. Important to note THIS IS NOT A VIOLATION OR NEW USAGE sports.yahoo.com/one-50-mill… More to come
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So @FloydMayweather just posted to @shots ... and used the hash tag #FightNotMadeYet Sorry @TMZ ... Relax everyone.
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Sadly, going to have to put Stitch down today. I know a lot of people have a lot worse problems, and I’m not trying to minimize those when I talk about having to put one of my dogs down. But he’s been a great friend ever since we rescued him. Comforted his suffering will end. 💔
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When @FloydMayweather Twitter account tells you to go to @shots for an announcement, THAT will be the puff of white smoke from the Vatican
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I wanted to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers as I had the cardiac catheterization yesterday. I had a 95 percent blockage which was cleared and a stent placed in. I’m in good health now and will be able to do anything I want after a few days. Thanks for your concern!
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EXTREMELY sad news: The legenday boxer Pernell Whitaker, a 1984 U.S. Olympian and a member of the @BoxingHall, died in a traffic accident late Sunday in Virginia Beach, according to police. He was one of the best to ever do it. vbgov.com/news/pages/selecte…
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Tyson-Jones fight will be EXHIBITION bout with bigger gloves, perhaps 12 ounces. They met with Andy Foster oF CSAC on Zoom recently. They aren't going to try for KOs. Sept. 12 at Dignity Health Sports Park.
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A few days before his first title fight, @TeamKhabib got a chance to spend some time with one of his heroes @MikeTyson
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Great quote from Usyk: "Nine months, I worked. I missed Happy New Year. I missed birthday [of] my son. I missed birthday of [my other] son, too. I missed the birthday of my daughter. I missed [the birth] of my daughter. I missed all of my family holidays. All the time, I was training, training, training. My focus was only this fight.
"Now, I'm happy. I want to [go] back home, go to my church and pray. I want to say, 'Jesus, thank you,' because for me and my country, it was a big opportunity."
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This is from Marvin Hagler’s wife, Kay. Marvin did NOT die of a reaction to the Covid vaccine and the speculation is hurtful to her. Celebrate the life of a great man.
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Mark Breland did the right thing and anyone who questions that doesn't care about @BronzeBomber sports.yahoo.com/mark-brelan…
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Scores: All three have it 29-28 for Pimblett. BULL SHIT #UFC282
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In chatting with @danawhite just now, he said he'll announce the #UFC300 main event at the post-fight news conference for #UFC298 on Saturday
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Great job Al Haymon. Great job Shelly Finkel Great job Eddie Hearn. You cost this sport a mega-fight. Sheer incompetence. Unreal.
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Just spoke to @danawhite about @laura_sanko. She'll start working cageside commentary on Fight Nights after DWCS is over. "She'll do everything the guys do," White said.
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CONFIRMED: Nate Diaz vs Anthony Pettis at 170 pounds, co-main event of UFC Anaheim in August. Story soon to Yahoo Sports
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One thing I dislike about ESPN+ is that you shouldn’t have to sit through commercials when you’re paying for the content
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I was among a number of my co-workers who were laid off by @YahooSports today. I was with the company from April 2007 until this morning, and it was a great ride. I was fortunate to work with some unbelievably talented people.
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This is my story on @YahooSports about @MikeTyson's return to boxing on Sept. 12 against the legendary @RealRoyJonesJr Much More to come sports.yahoo.com/former-heav…
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I had asked @danawhite tonight about the UFC scrubbing @francis_ngannou out of the Countdown show for #UFC305 tonight. He said he’d look into it. Just called me and took full responsibility. His complete answer will be in my story upcoming shortly. #DWCS
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The #LomaLopez did MASSIVE numbers on ESPN Saturday in overall viewers and in 18-49. The entire six-hour block averaged 1.54 million — including prelims — and main event peaked at 2.898 million. Main event was NEVER under 2.3 million. Up against Alabama-Georgia and MLB Game 7
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I have read people saying that black people should be outraged by the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. We should ALL be outraged. This isn’t a black issue; it’s a human issue. We cannot tolerate this kind of behavior and the fact that it happen (1/2)
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This is sickening, totally disgusting. And if he behaves this way in public, imagine what he does in private. Sad part, there will be ZERO repercussions.
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Having a cardiac catheterization this morning. Should be good but out of action for a few hours. Keep me in your thoughts, if you don’t mind. If something bad happens, it’s been fun knowing you all! 😊
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WTF is ESPN doing with all these delays on the fights? They showed the same piece on Kambosos twice during this time. There ARE fights in the ring, guys. This is absolute GARBAGE. #KambososHaney
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Manny Pacquiao Jr, the son of the legend, will fight his first sanctioned amateur bout Saturday in San Diego. He’ll represent WildCard Boxing Club and face Andres Rosales
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All this talk of the scale in Phoenix being off is nonsense. Everyone else made weight including Namajunas, Esparza and Gaethje weighing in at the championship limit. The scale was not off. Period. End of story. #UFC274
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Need to say this: What @Jon_Anik does is very difficult and very grueling and few people can do it. He makes it look easy and effortless. The guy is a superstar, definitely the real deal. #UFCFightIsland1
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This is my column on @naoyainoue_410 who fights @JasonMoloney1 Saturday sports.yahoo.com/power-punch…
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Floyd was hammering Conor on the ropes in the corner and Byrd jumped in. McGregor never hit the canvas but he was in big trouble.
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The @FloydMayweather @NotoriousMMA fight is DONE and finalized. It will be held Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. sports.yahoo.com/floyd-maywe…
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Teofimo Lopez is the undisputed lightweight champion. I think he won, but NO WAY he won 11 of 12 rounds. No way
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The great @TeamKhabib to @MMAjunkieJohn’s son Eli, whose ninth birthday is tomorrow: When I was 9, I was wrestling bears.”
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Much, much more to come from this Wilder interview. The clip I tweeted has Wilder:
1, Saying costume was too heavy
2, He's not happy with Mark Breland
3, Will exercise rematch clause
4, Will make personnel and strategy changes on team
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Believe me, I'm a long-time @Penguins fan and a @GoldenKnights season ticket holder. You can't miss by choosing Tim Erixon. He's your guy!
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I had a heart situation which easily could have killed me and I didn’t know about it. I wrote this piece about my journey and how thankful I am to be alive. I hope this inspires others to take care of themselves. keviniole.com/2022/04/09/so-…
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BIG NEWS: #UFC317 will be the last fight card I cover. My farewell column is here #retirement keviniole.com/2025/06/27/kev…
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If you missed Michelle Obama’s unbelievably great speech tonight, just wait until next week at the Republican Convention and you’ll hear it again from Melania.
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I have always said @FloydMayweather is a great fighter. But to think he deserves to be praised for pummeling a fighter who A, had never boxed before and B, is a super bantamweight, is ridiculous. This was a joke that shouldn’t have been allowed to occur.
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The bantamweight title fight between @funkmasterMMA and @TJDillashaw will be co-main event on #UFC280 on Oct. 22 in Abu Dhabi.
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This is pretty amazing video of @TheNotoriousMMA about a year ago piped.video/watch?v=sD4C872T…
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Hey everyone, please do me a favor if you don’t mind and say a prayer for me. I am really really sick and have been vomiting like crazy. I also have sharp pains in the side. Ugh. I’d appreciate any and all prayers 🙏🏻
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Re Hardy’s inhaler per @JeffNovitzkyUFC: Inhaler likely contained Albuterol or Salbutamol. Those drugs are allowed at all times, not to exceed 800 micrograms per 12 hours (each puff is around 90 micrograms). Per @danawhite Mass commission approved use of inhaler
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My friend Ricardo Jimenez is very sick. He’s one of the best people you’ll ever meet. Please buddy, keep fighting and get through this. 🙏🏻
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I think this is so cool. @dc_mma will be hosting an MMA version of @kobebryant’s ‘Detail’ on ESPN+. Here’s my story sports.yahoo.com/kobe-bryant…
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Give @EddieHearn and @MatchroomBoxing credit: This is a sensational show. They didn’t spare any expense and it shows
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Showtime used to be a boxing network for the hard-core fans. And now it’s becoming a network for YouTube boxers. SMDH. Hard pass.
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As Benavidez was walking to the back after his third loss in a row, his wife, Megan Olivi, met him and gave him a hug. Both looked heartbroken. Joe is such a great guy.
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🤣 Dude, stop with that. I get what you are trying but this is 180 degrees opposite of the truth.
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Benavidez is a very talented guy, but Crawford is at an entirely different level. Remember this, folks. This is special stuff you are seeing. @budcrawford402 is one of those special fighters you don’t see too often. #P4P
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Jean Pascal is OUT of his June 6 fight with Badou Jack. Failed test for Epitrenbolone, Drostanolone, and Drostanolone Metabolite A.
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What really sucks about this Rittenhouse verdict is that we all know if all the facts were the same and he were black, he'd have been convicted in a flash. #NoJustice
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Thank you to everyone who reached out and sent well wishes on Stitch’s passing today. It means a lot to hear from everyone. I made the appointment to euthanize him at 1 p.m. and he died with me at home before he went, so we were together until the end. Once again, thanks so much
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I was trying to reach @danawhite all day after Nate Diaz's tweet came out. A few minutes ago, I came to understand why he hadn't responded. His text: "Sorry I was having dinner with the President." Amazing.
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This guy is now 27-0 and has fought in 22 world title fights. He is one of the greatest to ever do it, from any era. He is amazing. Guys like Inoue don’t come around very often #InoueNery
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I know @danawhite is going to think I’m nuts, but when there is an interim title, I think it should be different than the “real” belt. Why not make the interim belt silver to differentiate it from the true belt-holder? #UFCJAX
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Main event for UFC on ESPN 4 in San Antonio finalized: It will be Rafael dos Anjos vs Leon Edwards, five rounds. UFC wanted Blachowicz-Rockhold to move there, but Rockhold is filming a Ralph Lauren Polo commercial that day which couldn’t be moved.
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If you have purchased #UFC244 but are also interested in watching @Canelo fight @KrusherKovalev, good news: @DAZN_USA plans to hold start of Canelo until AFTER the BMF title fight is over. If you want, you can see both main events.
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CONFIRMED: Triller COO Thorsten Meier tells @YahooSports that Triller will not promote the #LopezKambosos fight. Already spent multiple millions trying to get the fight on. This is part of a much larger story coming soon to Yahoo Sports.
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Canelo now has the WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles. Big fight upcoming in September against IBF champ Caleb Plant.
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