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Brighton fighter Adam Maca will make his professional debut on Saturday, just three weeks after turning 18. By the age of 25, Maca plans to be an undisputed world champion cruising around in a carbon black Bugatti. AdvertisementThe teenager is clearly brimming with confidence and, while most teenagers his age might be getting ready for a big summer holiday after their final exams, Maca is preparing to fight under the lights of the most iconic venue in boxing, Madison Square Garden.

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Rose Namajunas says she has no plans to move back down to strawweight as she is still targeting becoming a two-weight UFC champion at flyweight. The American is a two-time strawweight champion and considered one of the best fighters ever at 115lb, but her fortunes at flyweight (125lb) have been mixed with a 2-2 record since 2023. Namajunas, 32, faces Miranda Maverick on Saturday in Atlanta and says she would only return to strawweight for a big fight.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Coral Barry

Rose Namajunas says she has no plans to move back down to strawweight as she is still targeting becoming a two-weight UFC champion at flyweight. The American is a two-time strawweight champion and considered one of the best fighters ever at 115lb, but her fortunes at flyweight (125lb) have been mixed with a 2-2 record since 2023. AdvertisementNamajunas, 32, faces Miranda Maverick on Saturday in Atlanta and says she would only return to strawweight for a big fight.

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Coral Barry

Derby's Sandy Ryan says she considered retiring from boxing after successive defeats by Mikaela Mayer. After two emotionally and physically draining encounters in the US, Ryan admitted she was devastated with her performance. "Mid-fight I fell asleep as in stopped reacting, stopped doing what I normally do," Ryan told BBC Radio Derby. "I remember being in the corner and my brother and [coach] Kay were like 'what's wrong?' I was in my own world. I just can't explain it.

2 weeks ago | au.sports.yahoo.com | Coral Barry

Derby's Sandy Ryan says she considered retiring from boxing after successive defeats by Mikaela Mayer. Ryan, 31, lost her WBO welterweight world title to Mayer in controversial circumstances last September before being beaten in the rematch in March. AdvertisementAfter two emotionally and physically draining encounters in the US, Ryan admitted she was devastated with her performance. "Mid-fight I fell asleep as in stopped reacting, stopped doing what I normally do," Ryan told BBC Radio Derby.