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1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Sudeep Sinha |SYED AHMED

Two-weight undisputed champion Terence Crawford faces a formidable challenge against Canelo Alvarez on September 13th in Las Vegas, a bout that could define his legacy. However, he is currently facing tremendous scrutiny from the boxing community after a video surfaced on social media platforms, revealing details about the mother of his seventh child, sparking widespread discussion.

1 week ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav |SYED AHMED

Moving at the speed of light, the UFC is fast approaching its 32nd birthday. In just a few months, the world’s premier MMA promotion will mark over three decades of dominance—thanks in large part to the vision and relentless drive of Dana White & Co., who—in just over two decades—turned the UFC into a global powerhouse now valued at a staggering $12.1 billion. That eye-popping valuation cements the Dana White & Co.’s place at the very top of the MMA world—not just in America, but across the globe.

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Apratim Banerjee |SYED AHMED

Tattoos don’t just cover Cody Garbrandt’s body; they tell his story. Each piece of ink represents a chapter, a fight, or a reminder of who he is and where he came from. From faith to family, triumph to tragedy, the former UFC bantamweight champion has used his skin like a canvas, expressing everything he believes in with permanent strokes of ink. With over 35 tattoos and counting, fans often wonder what they all mean.

2 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Prasun Chakrabarty |SYED AHMED

The Geaux Tigers spirit still runs deep in Sha’Carri Richardson’s veins—even as she blazes her trail far beyond the collegiate circuit. When she stormed to a silver medal in the women’s 100m at the 2024 Paris Olympics, LSU made sure to spotlight her success on the front page of their athletics website. But their support for her goes back even further. In 2021, when Sha’Carri faced personal tragedy and a subsequent suspension from USADA, it was LSU head coach Dennis Shaver who publicly stood by her.

3 weeks ago | essentiallysports.com | Ishan Yadav |SYED AHMED

After a seven-month hiatus, former UFC lightweight champion Charles Oliveira will finally return. He’ll headline UFC 317 during International Fight Week at the T-Mobile Arena, squaring off against former featherweight titleholder Ilia Topuria for the vacant lightweight championship. With both men determined to seize gold, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. Yet, even before stepping into the Octagon, the Brazilian has already cashed in.