Jack Hermansson Explains Why He Finally Dropped to Welterweight at 37

8 months ago

Jack Hermansson Explains Why He Finally Dropped to Welterweight at 37

"After a loss like that, you just want to do better," Hermansson said ahead of his welterweight debut against Myktybek Orolbai in Doha. "I’m 37… I want these years to count." The 24-9 veteran, long a middleweight contender, admitted, "I really thought I could make it at 185… but maybe these people are right." Now he tests himself at 170.

By Adarsh Ojha

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Alexsandre Topuria Sets Simple 2026 Goal: ‘Be Better Than Yesterday’

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Alexsandre Topuria Sets Simple 2026 Goal: ‘Be Better Than Yesterday’

Alexsandre (6-1) faces Bekzat Almakhan on Nov. 22 in Doha after debuting in UFC in February, but his mindset is already locked on next year. “To keep doing what I was doing until now: become a better person, better fighter, better coach, better everything,” he said. Alexsandre added he wants to look back and say he’s better than he was yesterday.

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Daniel Cormier Reacts to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Boxing Clash

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Daniel Cormier Reacts to Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua Heavyweight Boxing Clash

The former UFC double champion called Paul’s upcoming heavyweight clash with Joshua on December 19 'bad' but said the YouTuber-turned-boxer deserves respect if there are no special conditions. DC warned, “That’s bad, bro,” yet added, “If he fights Anthony Joshua with no parameters in place, you all better give Jake Paul his credit because I will. That’s brave.”

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Kamaru Usman Recalls Moment He Realized Leon Edwards Knocked Him Out

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Kamaru Usman Recalls Moment He Realized Leon Edwards Knocked Him Out

Ex-welterweight champion revealed, "I'm going to hospital... they're asking me questions, Do you know where you're at? Do you know what day it is?" Usman answered, "It's Saturday, Salt Lake City, Utah, UFC 278, F*, that's when the realization hit me." After winning against Edwards in 2015, Usman lost the rematch for the title via a head-kick in 2022.

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Ryan Garcia Announces His Next Fight Against Mario Barrios Scheduled For 2026

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Ryan Garcia Announces His Next Fight Against Mario Barrios Scheduled For 2026

Garcia (24-2) has announced he’ll challenge Barrios (29-2) for the WBC welterweight title on February 21, stepping back into championship waters after a setback earlier this year. Garcia last fought in May, losing via unanimous decision to Rolando Romero. The bout against Barrios offers a shot at redemption and a chance to claim his first world title at 147 pounds.

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Colby Covington Hails Double-Champ Islam Makhachev, Calls For Ilia Topuria Clash

8 months ago

Colby Covington Hails Double-Champ Islam Makhachev, Calls For Ilia Topuria Clash

Covington, known for his trash talk, has given surprisingly high praise to the new welterweight champion post UFC 322, saying, “Hats off to him, he implemented his game plan and controlled the fight.” Covington believes Topuria is the ideal next opponent for the double champion Makhachev, adding, “Topuria is the perfect fight for him; that fight needs to happen soon.”

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