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Teddy Atlas: ‘Dricus Du Plessis is better than he looks’

BAD MMA News — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:10:15 +0000

Middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis retained the 185-pound title at UFC 312 last weekend, defeating former titleholder Sean Strickland in a largely one-sided decision. When the two first fought at UFC 297, the fight ended in a split decision after a spirited five rounds of fighting. The rematch wasn’t that close and legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas give his analysis on how Du Plessis was able to shut down Strickland in the second fight. “I think there’s a reason why it (the decision) was wider,” Atlas said on THE FIGHT with Teddy Atlas podcast. “The old-timers, Cus D’Amato, they always told me that winning a title makes you 30% better because 75% is the mind part. It makes the mind stronger.

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Teddy Atlas gives Usyk vs. Fury 2 prediction

BAD MMA News — Sat, 21 Dec 2024 02:05:37 +0000

When Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury first fought in May, the bout went the distance with Usyk winning via split decision. Usyk handed Fury his first career loss and became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four belt era and the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years. On Saturday, the two rematch at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the same site of their first meeting. On Friday, legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas gave his prediction for the fight on his YouTube channel and doesn’t think the rematch will go the distance. “I’m taking Usyk

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Teddy Atlas reveals determining factor in Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2

BAD MMA News — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:08:39 +0000

A big heavyweight championship fight goes down this Saturday as boxing stars Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury collide once again in a highly anticipated rematch that could put an end to their rivalry, or perhaps even extend it. Ahead of the colossal matchup ( DAZN pay-per-view), where Usyk puts his WBA, WBO and WBC titles on the line against Fury, legendary trainer Teddy Atlas shared his thoughts and prediction. Just like their first encounter back in May – which Usyk won by decision – Atlas is sticking with the Ukranian. “I’m taking Usyk

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Teddy Atlas cautions Jake Paul ahead of Mike Tyson fight

BAD MMA News — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 20:09:10 +0000

Teddy Atlas warns Jake Paul of Mike Tyson ’s quick start. Tyson (50-6, 44 KOs) meets Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) in a Netflix special event Friday at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The bout is scheduled for eight, two-minute rounds.

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Teddy Atlas: ‘If it’s real, Jake Paul better be alert in the first couple of rounds’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:55:44 +0000

On Saturday, former undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion Mike Tyson will step back in the ring at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas to take on YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul . Tyson turned 58 in June while Paul turned 27 in January. Despite the 31-year age difference, Tyson’s former coach, Teddy Atlas , warned Paul to be ‘alert’ against “Iron Mike.” Originally, the bout was scheduled to take place on July 20, but was postponed due to Tyson suffering an ulcer flare up due to ‘too much bad food and stuff.’ The match was rescheduled for Nov. 15. Atlas is confident that Tyson is healthy heading into Friday’s showdown. “Obviously he’s okay, and that’s good.

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Teddy Atlas on Dana White’s commitment to boxing: ‘Come on in, we need you’

BAD MMA News — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 22:05:06 +0000

Teddy Atlas welcomes Dana White to boxing. The UFC CEO has never minced his words when it comes to his feelings about how corrupt he thinks the boxing model is. After dancing around the idea of “Zuffa Boxing” for years, White finally decided to commit to his involvement in the sport . Atlas thinks White’s presence would only add value to what Turki Alalshikh has already built. “I say come on in – come on in, we need you,” Atlas told Submission Radio . “Turki Alalshikh has helped boxing tremendously by making fights the promoters couldn’t make

Teddy Atlas confident Sean O’Malley can cross over to boxing, advises him to fight Ryan Garcia, not Gervonta Davis

BAD MMA News — Sat, 07 Sep 2024 01:45:12 +0000

MMA fighters generally don’t fare well in high-level boxing. However, legendary boxing trainer Teddy Atlas believes there’s a UFC champion who could do the job. Atlas is confident that UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley could transition and cross over to the boxing world and hold his own. Atlas, who analyzes both boxing and MMA, has seen enough of O’Malley to make him believe that he could do something in the “sweet science.” “He can cross over because he has the instinct, the talent, the abilities of a boxer, a pure boxer,” Atlas said on his YouTube channel. “He’s got the legs. He’s got the eyes.

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Teddy Atlas breaks down Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul boxing match

BAD MMA News — Fri, 17 May 2024 14:38:25 +0000

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson and influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul are set to fight in a professional boxing match on July 20 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The event will air on Netflix for free and will likely set viewership records. Boxing Hall of Famer and former coach of Mike Tyson, Teddy Atlas , gave his thoughts on the matchup while in Saudi Arabia for the the Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight showdown. “What do I make of it?

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Teddy Atlas has no issue with Jake Paul vs. 57-year-old Mike Tyson

BAD MMA News — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:13:42 +0000

A lot has been said about Jake Paul ’s upcoming bout against 57-year-old Mike Tyson . While some have criticized the matchup due to the 30-year age gap, others have grown intrigued by two combat sports stars colliding. Teddy Atlas , legendary boxing trainer, is on board with the fight and has no issue with Paul fighting Tyson. Atlas likes that Paul is fighting someone heavier than him, as it’s usually the opposite case. He also thinks that Tyson, even at 57, still has power behind his punches, which makes him a threat to Paul.

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Teddy Atlas explains why he has no issue with Jake Paul vs. 57-year-old Mike Tyson

BAD MMA News — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:14 +0000

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