James Regan

3 weeks ago | espn.com | James Regan

UFC lightweight and die-hard Liverpool fan Paddy Pimblett has expressed his frustration at Trent Alexander-Arnold's exit from the club, telling ESPN he believes the defender should not be at their Premier League trophy parade because of the way his departure unfolded. Pimblett is considered a cult hero in Liverpool thanks to his work in the community as well as his status as a top UFC lightweight contender.

3 weeks ago | espn.com | James Regan

UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett has said his next opponent will "more than likely" be Justin Gaethje but he is also open to facing Ilia Topuria later this year. Pimblett (23-3) is coming off a career best win over Michael Chandler in April. The 30-year-old produced an excellent TKO victory in Round 3 at UFC 314 which saw him earn a performance of the night bonus and climb to No. 6 in ESPN's lightweight rankings.

1 month ago | espn.com | Tom Hamilton |James Regan

British & Irish Lions boss Andy Farrell will announce his squad for this summer's tour of Australia on Thursday in front of 2,000 fans at London's O2 Arena. There will be plenty of key decisions to make: Does Owen Farrell get a place? Will Caelan Doris be fit enough to be go, and will he be captain? Which bolter will make the plane? Whoever he takes, the key decisions will come later this summer when he selects his starting lineups for the three Tests against Australia.

1 month ago | espn.com | James Regan

Chris Eubank Jr. said he is in pain as he tries to cut weight ahead of his clash with Conor Benn on Saturday, but it is nothing compared to other adversities he has faced in his personal life. Eubank Jr. and Benn will fight at the middleweight limit of 160 pounds at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 35 years after their fathers Chris Eubank Sr. and Nigel Benn clashed in two historic fights.

1 month ago | espn.com | James Regan

Conor Benn has said the fear of losing is driving him ahead of his fight against Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday. Benn (23-0, 14 KOs) and Eubank Jr. (34-3, 25 KOs) will clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a highly anticipated and spiteful fight three years after their original scheduled bout was cancelled after Benn failed two drugs tests. He has since been cleared to fight in the UK.