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CHARLES MCDONAGH EXTENDS WINNING STREAK TO FOUR FIGHTS

Charles 'The Dream' McDonagh moves to 4-0 as a pro, outpointing the awkward Kasey Bradnum in Newtownabbey. The Dungannon southpaw is now set to step up to six-round bouts, starting with a fight in Glasgow this January.

Charles McDonagh extends winning streak to four fights
McDonagh’s momentum grows — four in a row, rival left frustrated - COURTESY/PHOTO

"The Dream" by Charles In Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, McDonagh defeated the "awkward" Kasey Bradnum via unanimous decision, continuing his successful start to his professional boxing career.

The Dungannon man admitted, "It went well, it was a good four rounds under the belt." He was an ungainly foe.

He was attempting to make fun of me, which made him awkward. He was attempting to be a complete pain by echoing what my coach was saying during one of those arguments.

To let him know he was not bothering me, I simply winked at him a few times and retained my composure.

With his most recent victory, the southpaw's record now stands at 4-0, and he has another fight scheduled for early 2026. Charles is thrilled with the amount of knowledge he has gained in his first year of professional competition.

He noted, "I have learned something new from each of my four fights."

"Every fight has been different because he was trying to make fun of me, he was awkward, and the prior guy was heavier and came at me more. I am extremely delighted with how it went for my first year as a professional fighter."

It is fantastic that I am learning so much from every battle.

I was questioned about first-round knockouts, but I said that they are useless for someone just starting in their career because you need to put in more effort in your training, and the more rounds you have under your belt, the more professional experience you will get.

"At some boxing levels, you discover that some of the best fighters are knocking out their first ten opponents in the second round, and then they are struggling or getting beaten when they actually face a decent person."

McDonagh is eager to get to six rounds and will return to action on January 15th when he fights in Glasgow for the second time as a professional.

Since I felt the first round [against Bradnum] was more like chess, trying to figure him out, I am looking forward to that, even though you see four rounds.

He said, "I was letting my hands go a bit more towards the end of the second round, and then the third and fourth rounds were my best two rounds, but the fight was over then."

"I think you will see the best of me over six, eight, or ten rounds if the fights continue, as I was just beginning to enjoy it at that point."

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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