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Kamaru Usman on Tyron Woodley: ‘I will push all the right buttons until I break him’
‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ could be first African-born fighter to win UFC title
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Even before his championship fight, MMA heavyweight Derrick Lewis feels like he’s won
After a street fight sent him to prison, he’s not worried about stereotypes like the ‘Black Beast’
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MMA champ Tyron Woodley is preparing for his fourth title defense, but it’s his life outside the cage that makes him a superstar
‘As long as you’re winning in life, things have to line up’
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From MMA champ to starring alongside Denzel Washington: Jay Hieron’s new role in ‘Equalizer 2’
The former welterweight fighter now has dozens of credits as an actor and stuntman
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Three of UFC’s most dominant champions are black — why it’s worth noting
Daniel Cormier, Tyron Woodley and Demetrious Johnson are doing their part to grow the sport among African-Americans
The Uplift
D.C.’s annual Fight Night was filled with notable boxers, MMA and UFC fighters, and more
Former heavyweight MMA champ Ivanov beat Alencar at event that raised $4.3 million for early childhood education
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Mayweather and McGregor — and the BIG3 — win big in Las Vegas
Boxing, basketball, big money — and Cardi B was there, too
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The Mayweather vs. McGregor bout is much bigger than boxing
In Oakland, California, the showdown has sparked stark emotions outside of the ring
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Mayweather and McGregor couldn’t sell a fight, so they sold hate
Their promotional tour sunk to new depths of racism, homophobia and misogyny