Abel Sanchez says that despite the dislike that GGG has for Alvarez at this point, that those feelings won't distract him from the task at hand Saturday night.
Steven Muehlhausen
An emphatic victory for the champ.
Arguably the biggest story in boxing this year has been the contentious negotiations between unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and WBC champ Deontay Wilder.
As he inches closer to his dream, the 25-year-old is putting "legacy and greatness" ahead of those close to him.
Unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is staying put with Eddie Hearn.
If/when civil cases are commenced against Conor, he will have a hard time defending them
The WBO heavyweight champion doesn't have the most extensive résumé, but has some quality wins in his last four bouts.
UFC president Dana White told ESPN that Covington will be stripped of the title when Woodley vs. Till begins.
If unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is going to fight in the United States, he has the perfect place for it.
For the first time since 2001, Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach will not be in Manny Pacquiao's corner. Instead, childhood friend and longtime assistant trainer “Buboy” Fernandez will be the man in charge.
UFC 226 is the most top heavy card of 2018: a headline fight with history-making implications on the line.
"The Hayemaker" will host Joseph Parker ahead of Parker's heavyweight fight July 28 at O2 Arena.
The representatives for featherweight champion Max Holloway were smart to pull him from his scheduled title defense.
Eddie Hearn provides details of the Anthony Joshua- Deontay Wilder negotiations. Ultimately, Hearn asks, does Wilder really want to fight the best?
The welterweight division is stacked, but Terence Crawford knows that both his destiny and Errol Spence Jr.'s are intertwined
Not again, Yoel!
A lot of people would consider gaining the top prize in the world's No. 1 pro wrestling promotion the pinnacle of their lives
Terence Crawford, who will fight WBO welterweight champ Jeff Horn on Saturday, believes he deserves more credit for what he has done in the ring, which includes becoming an undisputed champion.
The biggest fight in British boxing this weekend takes place Saturday in London, when former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye faces current WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew in a rematch.
The WWE wrestler and former MMA fighter is set to return to UFC, says president Dana White.
While some may criticize Anthony Joshua for his performance on vs. Joseph Parker, he actually proved something in the win.
Both Anthony Joshua (20-0, 20 KOs) and Joseph Parker (24-0, 18 KOs) head into Saturday's super-fight undefeated: someone's zero has to go.
WBC champion Deontay Wilder says promoter Eddie Hearn is being "childish" by keeping Wilder away from Joshua, who is set to take on Joseph Parker in a unification bout Saturday in Wales.
What makes Anthony Joshua special? It goes beyond what he is in the ring.
Joseph Parker is an intense-looking fighter: He’s 193cm, 112kgs and is a bruising force inside the squared circle.
Floyd Mayweather's potential move to the UFC is entirely up to him, says the boxer's long-time promoter.
Can Cris Cyborg continue her reign of terror when she defends her featherweight championship against Yana Kunitskaya in the main event of UFC 222?
The best female fighter in MMA history returns on Saturday when Cris Cyborg defends her featherweight title against Yana Kunitskaya in the main event of UFC 222.
The up-and-coming UFC women's fighter doesn't want to hear anything from detractors heading into her UFC 222 bout vs. Cris Cyborg.
The UFC featherweight contender is beyond satisfied with the way things have broken his way over the last eight months, taking a career low and turning it the biggest fight of his life.
Lewis is co-main eventing this Sunday's UFC Fight Night vs. Marcin Tybura and reflected on Hurricane Harvey ravaging his hometown of Houston.
With Yoel Romero failing to make weight, can Luke Rockhold emerge from UFC 221 the interim middleweight champion?
Can Luke Rockhold once again become the UFC middleweight champion as the UFC makes its debut in Perth, Australia?
UFC 222 was on the verge of failing apart, until Cris Cyborg stepped in to fight.
WWE adds a championship event that is designed to move the women closer to par to the men.
With a question of who's next for Stipe Miocic after UFC 220,
The first UFC PPV of 2018 takes place tonight from the TD Garden in Boston. The card is headlined by two title fights highlighted by Stipe Miocic defending the heavyweight championship against the hard-hitting Francis Ngannou.
The first UFC pay-per-view of 2018 is headlined by two title fights.
With the futures of Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey in question, there will be no bigger fight in 2018 — at this point — than Stipe vs. Ngannou
UFC 221 loses its headliner to injury.
Cris Cyborg left no doubt as the best female fighter in the UFC today after her win over Holly Holm.
The final UFC pay-per-view of 2017 commences on Dec. 30 with perhaps the biggest fight in the history of women's MMA.
The UFC returns for its last pay-per-view offering in 2017, as UFC 219 takes place on Sunday (AEDT) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Who wins the main event of Saturday's UFC 219 between women's featherweight champion Cris Cyborg and former women's bantamweight champion Holly Holm?
Two champions will square off in UFC 219's main event Saturday. The winner will leave the Octagon with not just one title, but two, and the second one will be much more enduring.
Is Floyd Mayweather going to compete inside the Octagon?
With the thunderous knockout of Alistair Overeem last night, Ngannou has entered the picture as the next potential great that the UFC needs.
Can Max Holloway successfully defend the featherweight championship in his rematch against former titleholder Jose Aldo? Who becomes the next challenger for the heavyweight title between Alistair Overeem and Francis Ngannou? We find out tonight as SN is in Detroit for UFC 218.
Sporting News MMA contributors Steven Muehlhausen and E. Spencer Kyte discuss who emerges victorious from the UFC 218 main event between featherweight champion Max Holloway and Jose Aldo.
Can featherweight champion Max Holloway once again fend off former champion Jose Aldo in the main event of UFC 218?
Is the UFC 218 featherweight title between champion Max Holloway and Jose Aldo a fight you are looking forward too?
Can former UFC middleweight champion Michael Bisping rebound from his title loss to Georges St-Pierre and defeat Kelvin Gastelum in a short-notice fight?
When Dana White makes the statement, "Fighting is in our DNA," sometimes you laugh out loud and think he's saying it just to help sell a fighter or a particular event. That sentiment couldn't ring more true when it comes to Michael Bisping as he faces Kelvin Gastelum in the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night.
Here is everything you need to know about Michael Bisping vs. Kelvin Gastelum at UFC Fight Night, live from Shanghai.
On the near-24th anniversary of the first-ever UFC PPV event, Combate Americas CEO Campbell McLaren talks "Copa Combate" and more.
It seems as though Conor McGregor may have crossed the line in his latest stunt.
Looking at how Dana White helped build the UFC to where it is now, he could help build boxing to heights equally as lofty.
Have extra money to spare this weekend? Here are the odds for the UFC 217 main event featuring Georges St-Pierre looking to capture the middleweight title against Michael Bisping.
It was an action-packed week in the world of mixed martial arts. A new star emerged, the biggest star in the sport in hot water, a gift decision and the old guard starting to fade.
Mark Hunt's battle with the UFC is going to get ugly and fast. But who's right in the situation?
Miguel Cotto announces who, when and where the final bout in his legendary career will occur.
The UFC is in the business of making the biggest fights for the biggest money, which means there's still a bit of a way to go before a Ferguson vs. McGregor showdown.
Will Kevin Lee emerge victorious or will Tony Ferguson shut down the talk? Will Demetrious Johnson set a UFC record?
Will Demetrious Johnson make history, or will Ray Borg spoil the party? Who walks out the interim lightweight champ?
Kevin Lee thinks Tony Ferguson has no shot at UFC 216.
"Mighty Mouse" has downplayed all the talk of his potential record achievement.
Through all the controversy that ensued following the Canelo Alvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin decision, Canelo proved a lot of doubters wrong.
Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin are set to square off Saturday in a battle of the two best middleweights on the planet.
It's on!
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez took on Floyd Mayweather in 2013; almost four years to the day later, he'll meet Gennady Golovkin in Las Vegas. Canelo is treating GGG as the bigger opponent.
Amanda Nunes outlasted Valentina Shevchenko to retain the UFC women's bantamweight strap.
Though the headlines of Mayweather vs. McGregor usurped the attention of Canelo vs. GGG, the 27-year-old boxing headliner had no worries of the attention being taken away.
With Demetrious Johnson and Ray Borg canned as the UFC 215 main event, Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevchenko are set to do battle in Edmonton.
Diaz is trying to angle himself for a big rematch with McGregor, and a big payday, too.
Nate Diaz is trying to angle himself for a big rematch with Conor McGregor, and a big payday, too.
Fox Sports will be with Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor every step of the way as they promote their Aug. 26 boxing match.
When you look at the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight on paper, it's a complete mismatch.
Regardless of who wins the Mayweather vs. McGregor fight, boxing's spectacle is a win for MMA.
Mayweather's father doesn't want any talk of a Conor McGregor victory.
Floyd Mayweather declared he has a 'granite chin' and warned Conor McGregor to be ready to take some punishment after dishing out threats and insults ahead of Sunday's (AEST) blockbuster fight in Las Vegas.
Conor McGregor declared Floyd Mayweather made a 'big error' by agreeing to smaller gloves and vowed to make his critics 'eat their words' in Sunday's (AEST) blockbuster bout in Las Vegas.
Mayweather reflected candidly on his boxing career and insisted he's taking Saturday's fight seriously.
Who is Conor McGregor without all of the cameras? MMA referee Joe Cortez reveals there's another side to McGregor that the public doesn't see.
Paulie Malignaggi tells Sporting News he wasn't trying to get in Conor McGregor's way. Instead, he was trying to get the attention of McGregor's manager, Audie Attar.
The latest controversy in the career of Jon Jones means that the suspended MMA fighter has blown his last true chance at redemption.
Conor McGregor had more words ahead of his fight against Floyd Mayweather, saying Mayweather made a mistake by wanting to fight him.
Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather had to be pulled away by security guards and bodyguards after crossing paths outside the Toshiba Plaza.
Conor McGregor and Paulie Malignaggi were involved in a heated confrontation on Tuesday night ahead of McGregor's fight with Floyd Mayweather on Saturday.
Everything comes crashing down on Jon Jones after yet another failed drug test.
Fiery!
The UFC president claims that the premium cable TV network declined the offer to use the sparring session footage.
In a move that surpised no one, the Nevada Athletic Commission unanimously approved a "one-time waiver" for eight-ounce gloves to be worn for the August 27 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
Leading up to his Aug. 26 bout against Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor has predicted he will finish Floyd Mayweather inside of four rounds.
Only McGregor and Malignaggi know what took place inside the UFC Performance Institute.
Jon Jones reclaimed his title as the greatest fighter of all time at UFC 214. But his biggest battle may be yet to come.
Jon Jones put his troubled past behind him in a big victory over Daniel Cormier at UFC 214.
Everything you need to know about the UFC 214 fight card featuring Jones vs. Cormier 2.
Jones vs. Cormier 2 is a must-win for both fighters.
"Combate Clasico," scheduled for July 27 in Miami, will be the first Combate Americas card to be broadcast on an English-language ESPN platform in the U.S.
The latest stop in the Mayweather-McGregor world tour was lackluster, and forced.
Not only did McGregor come back, he came out firing on all cylinders in Toronto.
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor faced off once again on Thursday, this time in Toronto.
Many expected Mayweather and McGregor to talk over each other, go on expletive-filled tirades and get physical. Some of that happened.
Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor kicked off a four-day, four-city, three-country promotional tour in Los Angeles. The event did not disappoint.
Robert Whittaker pulled out a thriller against Yoel Romero for the interim UFC middleweight title at UFC 213.
Sources tell Sporting News that Nunes was cleared by doctors to fight, but didn't feel well enough to step inside the octagon.
Justin Gaethje silenced his critics with a fantastic win over Michael Johnson.
Floyd Mayweather Sr. has a message for Conor McGregor before he fights his son Floyd Mayweather Jr on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas
Amanda Nunes and Valentina Shevechenko are set to headline UFC 213 inside T-Mobile Arena.
Everything you need to know about Bellator 180 in NYC, featuring Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva.
On Saturday night, Bellator will be putting on the biggest show in the history of the company as Bellator NYC takes place at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
UFC officials have announced that Germaine de Randamie is being stripped of the women's featherweight title, and that Cris "Cyborg" Justino will face Megan Anderson for the belt at UFC 214.
Andre Ward defends his unified light heavyweight titles against former champion Sergey Kovalev in a battle of the top two pound-for-pound fighters in the world.
The pipe dream has come true: Floyd Mayweather will fight Conor McGregor. The Aug. 26 matchup could have repercussions for both men's respective sports.
UFC president Dana White did his part to promote Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor. He hyped what a win by McGregor would mean for the MMA superstar.
While none of UFC's bigger, active names will support DJ on his stance, Tate has no problem backing him.
It's a shame how the UFC treats the best fighter on the planet.
Max Holloway silenced his doubters on Saturday night.
UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has earned respect. But he doesn't seem to get it.
Everything you need to know for UFC 212: Aldo vs. Holloway, including fight card and pay-per-view info.
The fans are behind, the two combatants are behind it, and if the fight doesn't happen, Anderson would be pretty disappointed.
Fighters never admit to being afraid to face another human being, but a case can be made that UFC women's featherweight champion Germaine de Randamie fears fighting Cris "Cyborg" Justino.
Cyborg was fed up with Magana's mean tweets, so she decided to do something about it. The beef has both women looking bad.
WWE is getting it right with NXT, so why can't they do right with the main roster?
Paul Daley and Michael Page are the two of the best British MMA fighters. And they nearly came to blows on Friday night.
At Bellator 179, Rory MacDonald showed why he's one of the best welterweights in the world.
MacDonald and Daley are two of the most exciting and high-profile fighters in the sport.
Everything you need to know about MacDonald vs. Daley.
This could be wrestling fans' best chance to see the "Best in the World" inside of a wrestling ring again.
Demetrious Johnson says Ronda Rousey needs to learn that every MMA fighter loses and that she should conduct herself accordingly.
UFC promotes Demetrious Johnson as the best fighter in the world, but they don't pay him like it.
Luke Rockhold and Dana White both brought up valid points in their very public dispute.
Jedrzejczyk has outlanded her opponents 971-328 in significant strikes in her past six appearances — unheard for any fighter regardless of gender.
Get ready for UFC 211, featuring Miocic vs. dos Santos 2.
Who walks out of UFC 211 the king of the heavyweights and the baddest man on the planet?
UFC president Dana White is running out of patience. He says he wants Conor McGregor to sign on the dotted line soon, as in a couple days' time.
Georges St-Pierre can't decide when he wants to fight, and Yoel Romero deserves his shot against Michael Bisping. Dana White was right to cancel Bisping vs. GSP.
The exchange showed Daniel Cormier cannot keep it together when it comes to Jon Jones. Going off on someone who personally knows Jones and is looking for publicity was not the smartest thing to do.
The UFC's decision to add a women's flyweight division was too long in coming, but is a step forward in the right direction.
Dana White lost the date for his super bout between Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather. He doesn't seem to upset about it though.
Two long-time rivals are set to square-off on Saturday night.
Porter was the busier and more effective fighter on Saturday, as he earned another shot at Keith Thurman.
Robert Whittaker looks set to earn a shot at the UFC's middleweight strap in the not-to-distant future.
A Reis victory would be regarded as one of the biggest upsets in UFC history.
It could have been Vasyl Lomachenko or Amir Khan. But instead, Pacquiao chooses to fight the relatively unknown Jeff Horn in July. But why?
Daniel Cormier defends the UFC light heavyweight title against Anthony Johnson at UFC 210.
Can Mousasi and Cormier stay focused?
The comparison between Vasyl Lomachenko and Manny Pacquiao is there, but that doesn't mean the Ukrainian wants to fight the boxing legend.
Jon "Bones" Jones might be the greatest MMA fighter ever, but he should probably keep his mouth shut when it comes to UFC controversies
Here's everything you need to know about UFC 210.
There's no way humanly possible you can shed 1.2 pounds in 144 seconds. No way, no how.
Quinton "Rampage" Jackson wanted to knock out Muhammad "King Mo" Lawal at Bellator 175, but he didn't get his wish, as Lawal won by unanimous decision.
Here's everything you need to know about Rampage Jackson vs. King Mo at Bellator 175.
The current Impact Wrestling star talks recently accepted the role as "El Presidente," the public face for MMA promotion Combate Americas.
Eric Del Fierro saw the regional MMA scene dying, so he decided to do something about it.
Bellator is coming to the World's Most Famous Arena, and its main event is a strong one.
Gennady Golovkin has the middleweight belts after a tough 12-round decision over Daniel Jacobs at New York's Madison Square Garden.
McGregor believes the fight with Mayweather is "getting close."
Gennady Golovkin (36-0, 33 KO's) will look to remain unbeaten and run his consecutive knockout streak to 24.
After disposing of Vitor Belfort in the first round at last Saturday's UFC Fight Night in Fortaleza, Brazil, Kelvin Gastelum said he wanted to go on a legends whipping tour. He wanted the next MMA legend to be Anderson Silva. You wish, you shall receive.
In something you couldn't script, the fans in crowd rushed the ring and a brawl broke out.
The UFC president seems to believe that there's nothing happening between his prized fighter and the boxing great.
If the mega-fight does take place, how would it play out? Joe Rogan has an idea.
A double knockout in mixed martial arts is as rare as a double eagle in golf. But when it happens, it is a sight to see.
Dern has accomplished everything there is to do in the jiu-jitsu world. Now, she's focused on MMA.
The World Boxing Super Series, a revolutionary bracket-style elimination tournament featuring the world`s best boxers and a total of $50 million in prize money, was announced Thursday.
War Machine, born Jonathan Koppenhaver, is facing charges of attempted murder, sexual assault and kidnapping.
We knew the two would wrestle on the April 2 card. Now we know it will be for Goldberg's Universal championship belt.
Is Tyron Woodley the best welterweight in the world? Well, no, but the best one isn't fighting in that weight class now.
Neither fighter showed too much in a boring UFC 209 main event.
Who will emerge the UFC Welterweight Champion on Saturday night?
Looks like we're headed towards a rubber match between Santa Cruz and Frampton.
It is Shevchenko's first submission win in 11 years.
Rousey became predictable, and watching UFC 207 made it evident she has no reason to still be fighting.
UFC 207 ends with Amanda Nunes taking out Ronda Rousey in 48 seconds. The rest of the card was full of more competitive bouts.
Rousey's return to the Octagon is the biggest attraction, but Dominick Cruz vs. Cody Garbrandt in the co-main event is compelling, too.
Expecting Ronda Rousey to return and dominate at UFC 207 might be a bit of a pipe dream. No one knows that for sure, though. That uncertainty makes Friday's main event more appealing.
Ronda Rousey makes her long-awaited return this Friday night in Las Vegas.
The second-to-last UFC event of 2016 took place from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Calif. Paige VanZant was choked out by Michelle Waterson in women's strawweight action.
VanZant is striving to be the best fighter now, but is simultaneously keeping an eye on her future after she finishes dominating in the octagon.
