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We got some pretty good fights going down in boxing today.
First off, we have Zhang Zhilei vs Joe Joyce 2. Big old heavyweight fight, literally. WBO interim heavyweight title up for grabs. Also, Anthony Yarde on the undercard. For my fellow Americans, card starts around 2pm ET on ESPN+.
On the second card, from Orlando, we have rising super lightweight prospect Richardson Hitchins taking on former world title challenger Jose Zepeda. Zepeda is a recent opponent of champion Regis Prograis so a win would be a huge boost for the rising Hitchins. On the undercard, we have a fight for the title of undisputed at women’s welterweight. Jessica McCaskill will attempt to win her 4th belt back as she faces newly crowned champion Sandy Ryan. Also Conor Benn makes his first appearance since popping for PED use. Card starts at 8pm ET.
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Nate Diaz, a fan favorite and native of Stockton who completed his UFC contract last month, has continued his fighting career outside the Octagon by defeating Sourdough Sam, the mascot of the San Francisco 49ers, before taking the title belt and slinging it over his shoulder.
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TURKI ALALSHIKH ANNOUNCES RIYADH SEASON TO HOST EVENT IN LOS ANGELES AS TERENCE CRAWFORD TAKES ON ISRAIL MADRIMOV FOR WORLD SUPER-WELTERWEIGHT TITLES
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Published: April 24, 2024
April 24, 2024: His Excellency Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), announced a blockbuster World title clash as pound-for-pound superstar Terence Crawford challenges Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO interim World Super-Welterweight title on August 3rd sponsored by Visit Saudi, MDL Beast, and Red Sea Global at BMO Stadium, Los Angeles. The event will be promoted by Riyadh Season Card, Sela, League 1, and Matchroom Boxing in association with World Of Boxing, TGB Promotions, Golden Boy, Goldstar, Queensberry, Salita Promotions, and Warriors Boxing Promotions.
HE Turki Alalshikh said: "We are delighted for Riyadh Season to host its first overseas event in Los Angeles, and this fight in the United States is a special one to mark this moment. We want to give people around the world the opportunity to enjoy their own Riyadh Season experience, and this is exactly what we hope to achieve by staging this and future events around the world ."
Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman, said: “This is a fantastic fight between a pound-for-pound great and one of the best World champions in the sport. Terence is a pound-for-pound great and continues to strive to be the very best, but in Israil, he meets a hungry champion that has no intention of relinquishing his title in his first defense - this promises to be one of the fights of the year. The undercard has to be one of, if not the best we have ever seen for a US card - get ready for a huge night on August 3 in Los Angeles”.
Crawford (40-0 31 KOs) is gunning to become a Four-Weight World champion as he moves up to 154 lbs after conquering the Welterweight division with a stunning KO win over Errol Spence to be crowned the undisputed champion at 147 lbs in Las Vegas in July. The Omaha star has already ruled the roost at Super-Lightweight and Lightweight, and now the pound-for-pound great is arrowing in on cementing greatness by claiming honors at a fourth weight.
Madrimov (10-0-1 7 KOs) is the man who stands in Crawford’s way, and the Uzbek champion makes his first defense of his title against the toughest opposition possible after winning the belt in spectacular fashion in his last outing in Saudi Arabia. The 29-year-old took on Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant title in Riyadh in March and stopped the Russian in five rounds with a dominant performance to continue his impressive unbeaten run in the paid ranks following a glittering amateur career.
"I’m proud to partner with Riyadh Season and HE Turki Alalshikh on their first boxing event in the United States. I cannot wait to get back in the ring in my fourth weight class and remind the world why I’m the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world,” said Terence Crawford. Israil Madrimov is a tremendous and entertaining fighter, but on August 3, he will be my next victim. This is the Terence Crawford era.”
“ Terence Crawford is one of my favorite boxers and one of the best boxers in the world,” said Israil Madrimov. I am very excited to have this opportunity to make a statement, and I will, Inshallah.”
The main event is complemented by an undercard that is set to captivate fight fans.
Recently crowned WBA Super-Lightweight champion Isaac Cruz defends his title for the first time against United States southpaw Jose Valenzuela.
Two of the United States’ most fearsome boxing Heavyweights will do battle. Former unified Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz will return to the ring for the first time since a unanimous decision win against Luis Ortiz in September 2022 to face Jarrell Miller. Miller will be going all out to produce a winning outcome after losing his undefeated record in Riyadh in December last year.
Former Super-Welterweight World champion Tim Tszyu awaits Vergil Ortiz Jr., subject to the outcome of his fight against Thomas Dulorme this weekend. Meanwhile, David Morrell of Cuba will seek to preserve his unbeaten record in a Light-Heavyweight contest against US fighter Radivoje Kalajdzic.
Andy Cruz, the Olympic Lightweight gold medalist, continues his Lightweight campaign when he takes on Mexico’s Antonio Moran.
Sean Gibbons from MP Promotions said, “It's been nearly two years since Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz, the face of Mexico boxing, has had a fight in Los Angeles, but thanks to Turki Alalshikh, Isaac's first world title defense will be a homecoming in front of the biggest Mexican fan base in the U.S.," said Manny Pacquiao and Sean Gibbons of MP promotions, Cruz's promoter. "Isaac is going to light it up on August 3, just like he did on March 30, in Las Vegas, when he knocked out Rolly Romero to become World champion. We are very proud that Isaac's first title defense will be a feature bout on the first boxing event ever presented outside of Saudi Arabia by its general entertainment authority, chaired by Mr. Alalshikh. We would also like to thank our co promoter Tom Brown of TGB promotions for making this historic moment in Los Angeles.”
Tom Brown from TGB Promotions said, “TGB Promotions is honored to be working with His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made a major commitment to boxing and we are thrilled to be a part of this world class event in Los Angeles at BMO Stadium on August 3. LA has a historic reputation for being a great fight town with the greatest fans and some of the best, most memorable, all-action fights…Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs Jose “El Rayo” Valenzuela has the makings to be one of the greatest of them all.”
George Rose, CEO of No Limit Boxing, stated, “No Limit Boxing is delighted to be working with His Excellency, Turki Alalshikh, on this historic Riyadh Season USA event on August 3. Tim Tszyu is a modern-day warrior, only taking the best and biggest fights in the Super-Welterweight division. He fears no man, walks towards the fire, and will again show the world why he is on the path to greatness.”
Warriors Boxing, represented by Leon Margules, added that “Warriors Boxing and David Morrell are very excited to be part of the upcoming Riyadh Season USA Event. We would like to thank His Excellency Turki Alalshikh for making this spectacular Event happen. David Morrell is Boxing’s next superstar and has proven to be the most avoided boxer in the sport. On August 3rd, David Morrell will begin his quest to conquer the Light-Heavyweight division”.
Gold Star CEO Spencer Brown said, “Another amazing Heavyweight clash put on by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh and the GEA. A Clash of 2 of the most exciting Heavyweights in the world. I’m really looking forward to this fight with Andy Ruiz, making his anticipated comeback after nearly 2 years out of the ring. This former World champion is now looking to get back on top of the Heavyweight division again! Against a tough game, Jarrell, big baby Miller, coming off the back of a close defeat against Daniel Dubois! This is a top drawer exciting Heavyweight clash with plenty of jeopardy! This is a must-win fight for both fighters. We anticipate another fantastic Heavyweight clash.”
Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and Chairman of Golden Boy Boxing Promotions and 10x World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist, said, “We are thrilled to be participating in what will be a stacked Los Angeles card in support of Riyadh season. His Excellency’s desire to work with all promoters in order to put on the best fights perfectly aligns with what Golden Boy has been delivering for years — and I believe this will be the beginning of a wonderful partnership going forward. If Vergil emerges victorious this Saturday, he is going to be ready to roll and steal the show against Tim Tszyu in a can’t-miss fight-of-the-year contender.”
About Riyadh Season:
Saudi Arabia's capital embraces one of the world's biggest entertainment events every year during winter. Since the launch of the Riyadh Season in 2019, the festival has welcomed visitors from all over the world to experience thousands of concerts, sporting activities, and other unique cultural events.
For more information, please visit https://riyadhseason.com/en-US
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1️⃣: Gervonta Davis
"Gervonta Davis ( jər-VON-tay; born November 7, 1994), also known as Abdul Wahid and by his nickname "Tank", is an American professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in three weight classes, from super featherweight to light welterweight, including the World Boxing Association..."
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"Ryan Garcia (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim lightweight title in 2021. ..."
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3️⃣: Indian Premier League
"The Indian Premier League (IPL), also known as the TATA IPL for sponsorship reasons, is a men's Twenty20 (T20) cricket league held annually in India. Founded by the BCCI in 2007, the league features ten city-based franchise teams. The IPL usually takes place during the summer, between March and May..."
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5️⃣: 2023 Indian Premier League
"The 2023 Indian Premier League (also known as Tata IPL 2023 for sponsorship reasons and sometimes referred to as IPL 2023 or IPL 16) was the 16th season of the Indian Premier League, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league in India. It is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. In the..."
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Matt Brown argues for Dustin Poirier title shot against Islam Makhachev: ‘Anything he wants, he should get’
On paper, Dustin Poirier probably shouldn’t be considered the No. 1 contender in the lightweight division. Logic, however, might go out the door for a potential fight with Islam Makhachev.
Ever since he flattened Benoit Saint Denis at UFC 299, the one-time interim lightweight champion shifted gears to push for a fight with Makhachev, who currently doesn’t have an opponent or a set date for his…
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MMA 2024 champion predictions, back again after having some horrible takes last year, let's see how we do this year:-
Heavyweight - Jones beats Stipe, Aspinall defends his interim against the winner of Almeida Vs Blaydes, Jones fights Aspinall as his retirement match and ultimately loses.
Light Heavyweight - Pereira defeats Jamahal Hill and Johnny Walker.
Middleweight - Du Plessis defeats Strickland, defeats the winner of Whittaker Vs Costa and defeats Chimaev.
Welterweight - Edwards loses to Belal, Belal defends (and defeats) Shavkhat Rakhmonov.
Lightweight - Islam beats Gaethje and fights either BSD or Oliveira (beats either of them).
Featherweight - Topuria defeats Volk and Max defeats Topuria.
Bantamweight - Cejudo defeats Merab, Chito beats O'malley, and Cejudo defeats Chito.
Flyweight - Pantoja defeats Albazi and loses to Moreno in the quadrilogy.
Women's Featherweight:-Is removed.
Women's Bantamweight:-Pennington finally gets the title but loses to a Valentina moving up.
Women's Flyweight:-Grasso loses to Blanchfield and Blanchfield defeats the winner of Ribas/Namajunas but loses to Tatiana.
Women's Strawweight:-Weilli retains against Xiaonan and Andrade a 2nd time.
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Ryan Garcia Parents (Father, Mother), Family, Parents Nationality
Ryan Garcia Parents – Ryan Garcia is an American professional boxer. He clasps the WBC (World Boxing Council) interim lightweight title in 2021.
As of May 2022, Ryan is ranked as the world’s 6th-best active lightweight by The Ring magazine, ESPN, and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and 10th ranking by BoxRec.
Since Ryan was little, he has been very interested in the sport and he achieved a 215-15 amateur record and was a 15-time national amateur champion.
On Saturday night in Houston, Ryan was troubled by Oscar’s mauling tactics. But later he found the fight-ending shot in Round 8 and earned a knockout.
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UFC 294 was one of the most exciting and wildest card of the year in abu dhabi.before their 11 days of their ppv they made two changes made by president dana white.the changes are the main event oliveira vs makhachev oliveira was replaced by alexvolkanovski after charles oliveira suffered an injury in eyebrow on sparring so the volkanovski takes this as a challenge on short notice period 11 days makhachev and volkanovski they fought on february makhachev won by unanimous decision it was a close fight then later the volkanovski fought with the interim featherweight champion in yair rodriguez in in ufc 288 the volkanovski won by knockout and defended the title. after the injury suffered by oliveira they talked with top contenders on lightweight justin gaethje and dustin poirier justin says he can't make a weight on short period dustin poirier was agreed and they preferred the volkanovski for toughest challenge .in co main event paulo costa vs khamzat chimaev paulo costa was replaced by former welterweight champion kamaru usman due to the paulo costa had an elbow surgery three weeks before an fight so they replaced him . these fighter are going to fight upper division of their weight class.
The undefeated khamzat chimaev was not taken down by any of his fights kamaru usman has
20 wins and 3 losses he has 97% of takedown defense in their previous fights chimaev faced kevin holland in ufc 279 and submitted in first round kamaru usman faced leon edwards on welterweight division on title bout defeated by edwards in unanimous decision.
In previous fight chimaev was missed weight and they fighter was replaced. winner of the co main event will get their title match at upcoming matches.middleweight championship chimaev confidently believes he beat usman as per the main event and co main event are exciting match of the card khamzat wanted to fight with chimaev for so many long days and usman was accepted this fight in short notice period president of ufc dana white says every one the card who accepting their short notice period challenge they are greatest fighter and appreciated by fans this is first match of 2023 for khamzat chimaev and second fight for kamaru usman. Fans believes chimaev was hardest opponent for kamaru usman chimaev was training very hardly from their announced their 294 card these fights are going to take place in ethiade arena in abudhabi
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🔥Saenchai Muay Thai: Cross & Knee. Cross, Fake Knee & Elbow. Yokkao US Tour 2023. #SAENCHAI #GOAT
Saenchai Saenpong: The all-time Muay Thai Great. He is widely considered the Greatest Muay Thai Champion on all time, commonly referred to as the #GOAT.
Saenchai is one of the most legendary Muay Thai fighters in the sport’s history. Beginning at just the age of eight, he has collected numerous world titles. Plus, he has earned renown as he is still active in his forties defeating numerous farang (foreign athletes).
The Nak Muay Saenchai inspires international audiences with his incredible reflexes and repertoire of moves. In a single match, Saenchai will often employ lightning-fast question marks kicks, cartwheel kicks, ace trips, and sweeps, in addition to his impeccable movement. A specialist and expert in Muay Thai with a unique striking style.
Sept 10, 2023 a Seminar at House Martial Arts Studio held an event hosting Yokkao Fight Team.
I had a Great time training, fighting, and learning with Muay Thai Legends, SAENCHAI, CHAWALAN, and DUANGDAWNOI.
I highly recommend all practitioners of the Martial Arts attend the Yokkao Seminar in a city near you.
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FIGHT RECORD as of 2023:
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2020 YOKKAO Diamond Welterweight Champion
THAI FIGHT
2022 THAI FIGHT 70 kg King's Cup Champion
2019 THAI FIGHT 70 kg King's Cup Champion
2018 THAI FIGHT 67 kg King's Cup Champion
2017 THAI FIGHT 67 kg King's Cup Champion
2016 THAI FIGHT Kard Chuek 70 kg King's Cup Champion
Most championships in Thai Fight (5)
Most wins in Thai Fight (52)
52–0 record
Phoenix Fighting Championship
2017 Phoenix Fighting Championship 63.5 kg Champion
Toyota Marathon
2014 Toyota Marathon Runner-up
2013 Toyota Vigo Marathon Tournament
Muay Thai Warriors
2012 Muay Thai Warriors Welterweight (65 kg) champion
World Professional Muaythai Federation (WPMF)
2012 WPMF World Welterweight champion (147 lbs)
WBC Muay Thai
2011 WBC Diamond World Champion
World Muaythai Council (WMC)
2010 WMC World Lightweight (135 lbs / 61 kg) champion (one defense)
Lumpinee Stadium
2010 Lumpinee Stadium Lightweight (135 lbs) Champion (one defense)
2006 Lumpinee Stadium Super featherweight (130 lbs/59 kg) champion
2005 Lumpinee Stadium Super featherweight (130 lbs/59 kg) champion (one defense)
1999 2x Lumpinee Stadium Bantamweight (118 lbs/53 kg) champion
1997 Lumpinee Stadium Super flyweight (115 lbs/52 kg) champion
Toyota Cup
2010 Toyota Cup tournament champion
Muay Thai Association of America (MTAA)
2010 MTAA World Lightweight champion
Boxing
Pan Asian Boxing Association (PABA)
2003 PABA Featherweight interim champion (Defense: 1)
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Sports Writers Association of Thailand
2008 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year
1999 Sports Writers Association of Thailand Fighter of the Year
Sports Authority of Thailand
2008 Sports Authority of Thailand Fighter of the Year
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Alexander Volkanovski came painfully close to becoming a double-champ early in 2023, going down by unanimous decision to Islam Makhachev in a fight many thought he should have won, and perhaps would have if the fifth round was 20 seconds longer. While Volkanovski is eager to run it back at lightweight, first he must go back down to featherweight and defend his title there, starting with interim…
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Dustin Poirier vs Justin Gaethje 2 likely to happen this summer
It will be fireworks. That's for sure!
Following his dominant win against Rafael Fiziev last month, Justin Gaethje wasted no time in calling out former interim UFC lightweight champion Dustin Poirier for a potential rematch. Gaethje, who is a relentless fighter, is determined to get back into title contention. He believes that a win against Poirier will help him achieve his goal.
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1️⃣: Indian Premier League
"The Indian Premier League (IPL), also known as the TATA IPL for sponsorship reasons, is a men's Twenty20 (T20) cricket league held annually in India. Founded by the BCCI in 2007, the league features ten city-based franchise teams. The IPL usually takes place during the summer, between March and May..."
2️⃣: Ryan Garcia
"Ryan Garcia (born August 8, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He held the World Boxing Council (WBC) interim lightweight title in 2021...."
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3️⃣: Devin Haney
"Devin Miles Haney (; born November 17, 1998) is an American professional boxer. He has held multiple world championships in two weight classes, including the World Boxing Council (WBC) super lightweight title since December 2023. Previously he held the undisputed championship at lightweight from..."
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"Richard Robert Steven Gadd (born 11 May 1989) is a Scottish writer, actor and comedian. He created and starred in the 2024 Netflix drama series Baby Reindeer, based on his one-man show and real-life experience...."
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LOS ANGELES — Watch the latest faceoff between Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia from Thursday’s press conference at AVALON Hollywood in Los Angeles.
Haney (31-0, 15 KOs) is boxing’s former undisputed lightweight champion and the current WBC super lightweight champion, as well as the No. 7 pound-for-pound boxer in the world, according to Ring Magazine. He defends his title against former WBC interim…
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Dustin Poirier Net Worth, Biography, Career, Income, Home & Age
What is Dustin Poirier's Net Worth?
American mixed martial arts fighter Dustin Poirier has a net worth of $6 million. He is best known for being the interim UFC Lightweight Champion and for fighting Conor McGregor multiple times. In 2019, he became the Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. In 2022, he moved up to the number two spot in the UFC rankings for lightweights. Poirier gives to charity often and has his own brands of Cajun hot sauce and bourbon that he sells.
Conor McGregor Fights and Earnings
On January 23, 2021, Dustin defeated Conor McGregor at UFC 257. Dustin was guaranteed $1 million for the fight, vs Conor's $5 million. That does not include a cut of Pay Per View.
Early Life and Career
Dustin Poirier was born on January 19, 1989 in Lafayette, Louisiana to parents of Acadian French descent. As a teenager, he attended Northside High School for a brief period of time before dropping out due to repeated street-fighting skirmishes.
Career Beginnings
In 2009, Poirier started getting paid to fight in MMA. In a short amount of time, he put together an impressive 7-0 record by mostly competing in local events in Louisiana and the South. In 2010, when he first competed in World Extreme Cagefighting, Poirier lost to Danny Castillo by unanimous decision. This was his first loss. Later that year, he got back on his feet by beating Zach Micklewright at WEC 52 by TKO.
Ultimate Fighting Championship, 2011-2017
After the Ultimate Fighting Championship and World Extreme Cagefighting merged at the end of 2010, Poirier started fighting in the UFC. On New Year's Day 2011, he made his debut in the promotion by taking the place of an injured José Aldo in a fight against Josh Grispi. Poirier won the fight in the end. He beat Jason Young, Pablo Garza, and Max Holloway after that. In May of 2012, Chan Sung Jung beat Poirier in a fight that was named Fight of the Night. Poirier beat Jonathan Brookins in the last fight of the year. Cub Swanson beat him in his first fight of 2013. In his next fight, Poirier beat Erik Koch by coming back strong. Toward the end of 2013, he knocked out Diego Brando. The next year, Poirier beat Akira Corassani in a tough fight and got his second Fight of the Night bonus. But in his next fight, he was knocked out by a TKO from Conor McGregor. After that loss, he moved up to the lightweight division, where people weigh less.
In 2015, Poirier's first lightweight fight was against Carlos Diego Ferreira. He knocked out Ferreira in the first round and won Performance of the Night. He then won by TKO in the first round against Yancy Medeiros and got another Performance of the Night bonus. Poirier beat Joseph Duffy to start off 2016. He then beat Bobby Green at UFC 199 in June. In September, Michael Johnson was able to beat Poirier. His next fight, which took place early in 2017, was a brutal one against Jim Miller. He beat Miller, but he was badly hurt in the process. After he got better, he fought Eddie Alvarez in a fight that was ruled a draw. In November, Poirier won his last fight of the year against Anthony Pettis by TKO.
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Ultimate Fighting Championship, 2018-2022
In April 2018, Poirier fought Justin Gaethje after getting a new deal with the UFC. He won the fight by TKO. Next, he fought Eddie Alvarez again and won by TKO, just like the first time. Poirier's first fight of 2019 was against Max Holloway, who was the UFC Featherweight Champion, for the title of Interim UFC Lightweight Champion. He won the back-and-forth fight by a unanimous decision, which ended Holloway's 13-fight winning streak. At UFC 242, Poirier went up against Khabib Nurmagomedov, the unbeaten UFC Lightweight Champion. Poirier lost to Nurmagomedov by submission in the third round.
One of Poirier's most exciting fights was against Dan Hooker in June 2020. Poirier won by unanimous decision and earned his seventh Fight of the Night title. It was a back-and-forth fight. In early 2021, Poirier fought Conor McGregor again. Unlike the first time, he won, making him the first person in MMA to knock out McGregor. Poirier fought McGregor again that summer and knocked him out again to win. At the end of the year, he fought Charles Oliveira for the UFC Lightweight Championship, but Oliveira beat him. When Poirier beat Michael Chandler at UFC 281 in 2022, he had better luck.
Charity
Poirier gives a lot of money to charitable causes. In 2018, he and his wife started the Good Fight Foundation, which raises money for many different causes. People have given money to help the Acadiana Outreach Center, the family of a Lafayette, Louisiana, police officer who died, and hospital workers, among other groups. Poirier also put some of his UFC fight kits up for auction to raise money for the Second Harvest Food Bank and Lafayette schoolchildren.
Business Ventures
On the business side of things, Poirier released a brand of Louisiana-style Cajun hot sauce in late 2020. Later, in 2022, he released a brand of bourbon called Rare Stash.
Personal Life
In 2009, Poirier married Jolie LeBlanc. The couple had a child in 2016.
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