For a number of social media influencers, the main event is in the ring. Controversial YouTuber Logan Paul — known for 20 million-plus subscribers — fought retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Threatening to slap a former UFC fighter doesn't seem like a smart idea in theory, and it turns out it really isn't in practice either. Tuesday during a livestream with MMA legend Quinton "Rampage" ...

For better or worse, Jake Paul may be the biggest name in the world of professional boxing. Since making his debut back in January 2020, the social-media-influencer-turned-boxer has amassed a 12-1 ...

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has warned influencers entering boxing that the sport cannot be treated as entertainment without consequences. The rise of crossover fights has brought new attention to ...

Eddie Hall has found himself in the ring with two influencers again, this time in another unusual 2 vs 1 boxing match. Hall, who made his name as a Strongman competitor, has spent the last few years ...

Anthony Joshua was a fan of crossover boxing before he agreed to become a part of it. During the past decade, boxing has seen an influx of novice fighters and money-hungry celebrities. Jake Paul was a ...

Sometimes, old MMA legends do show us a glimmer of their former selves in the boxing ring. The trend of MMA fighters stepping into the boxing ring hasn't played out well for MMA fans, seeing some of ...

A former boxing world champion believes the era of influencer boxing will come to an end on Friday night when Jake Paul clashes with Anthony Joshua. This coming Friday, Jake Paul will take on by far ...

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A former world champion speaks on arguably the biggest name in boxing today. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Jones Jr. spoke with ...