. THE FIGHTS .

UFC

(there are no UFC events this weekend)

BOXING

Joshua vs. Dubois

Date & Time: Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 5:00 PM ET
Location: London, England
Broadcast: Available on DAZN

Main Event: Anthony Joshua (26-3-0) vs. Daniel Dubois (19-1-0)

• Betting Odds: Joshua (-300) vs. Dubois (+250)

Anthony Joshua, ranked #3 in the division, faces #8-ranked Daniel Dubois in a thrilling heavyweight clash. Joshua looks to reaffirm his dominance, while Dubois aims to make a name with a career-defining win. Link to fight here.

Jaime Munguia vs. Erik Bazinyan

Date & Time: Friday, September 20, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET
Location: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona
Broadcast: Available on ESPN+

Main Event: Jaime Munguia (42-0-0) vs. Erik Bazinyan (29-0-0)

• Betting Odds: Munguia (-250) vs. Bazinyan (+200)

Undefeated super middleweights Jaime Munguia (42-0-0) and Erik Bazinyan (29-0-0) collide in a high-stakes matchup. Munguia seeks to extend his perfect record, while Bazinyan looks to secure a career-defining victory. Link to fight here.

. THE HIGHLIGHTS .

Canelo Álvarez Drops Edgar Berlanga to Take Unanimous Decision Win

Canelo Álvarez took a unanimous decision against previously undefeated Edgar Berlanga, dropping him briefly in the third round of the fight in Las Vegas. Canelo's next opponent will be Artur Beterbiev - the last person standing in his way to becoming the undisputed LHW Champion.

Sean O'Malley Out for 9 Months With Hip Surgery After Dvalishvili Loss

(Photo Credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

After losing his UFC title, Sean O'Malley announced plans to take at least nine months away from the fight scene. He's scheduled for hip surgery on Oct. 3 to repair a torn labrum and said, "It's gonna be a while, people are gonna have to watch the UFC without the Suga show for a little bit." He does believe he could come back and beat The Machine, though. "That's the thing, that's what it is. I am undefeated in rematches."

Michael Chandler Explains Why He's Fighting Charles Oliveira

Michael Chandler told ESPN that while waiting for McGregor to get his house in order, he's agreed to a rematch against Charles Oliveira on UFC 309. "I am pivoting. Why? Because I'm a fighter through and through, and I think you guys have forgotten that." He added, "For me, this is personal. This is a revenge fight. Charles Oliveira stole my dream of becoming UFC Champion."

Conor McGregor Says He's Out of The Loop With UFC Return

Naturally, Conor McGregor is frustrated by the Chandler match news. He notes, "I'm the most tested athlete on the roster by more than twice the amount [...] yet I still struggle to get a date." He says he's ready to get back in the cage by December but added, "I'm out of the loop with it. I have two fights left on the contract, and it's taking a minute." 

. THE HEAT .

No Surprises Here: "F*ck Canelo," says De La Hoya

De La Hoya will take any chance he gets to trash Canelo. The latest is over his dispute with Alalshikh, calling Canelo an "Arrogant piece of 💩."   Canelo refused to meet with him in person and isn't entertaining any deals with him. De La Hoya accused Canelo of being willing to "do anything not to fight David Benavidez." 

De La Hoya may say, "F*ck Canelo," but the last PPV numbers suggest he's wrong about him taking fights people don't want to see... (reported 750,000 PPV buys!) 💰💰

Henry Cejudo offers Sean O'Malley Wrestling Lessons

Henry Cejudo slammed Suga Sean's wrestling skills, taking to X to say, "You wanted to be the next Conor McGregor - well now you are. Neither of you bums can defend a takedown. I'm teaching 'Wrestling for Cokeheads' at 8 AM. See you in the morning."

. THE BONUS .

Canelo put on a masterful performance to a sold out crowd last weekend at the T-Mobile arena. Here’s a breakdown of Canelo’s left hook that sat Berlanga down in the 3rd round. (Courtesy of HandwrapTV)

. THAT’S ALL .

That’s all for now.

See you on the next edition.

Stay ready,
Fight Fan Crew 👊