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Alex Pattle

Combat Sports Correspondent@alex_pattle

Alex Pattle is Combat Sports Correspondent at The Independent, predominantly covering boxing and MMA (mixed martial arts). In this role, Alex has conducted exclusive interviews with the likes of Oleksandr Usyk, Jake Paul and Israel Adesanya, and he has covered live events such as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fights, plus numerous UFC cards. Alex’s career began at ESPN UK and ESPN FC. In 2024, he was nominated in the best young writer category at the British Sports Journalism Awards.

<p>UFC welterweight veteran Neil Magny</p>
UFC

When is the next UFC event?

<p>Left to right: Oleksandr Usyk, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, and Terence Crawford</p>
Boxing

Who’s really the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world?

<p>Left to right: Alex Pereira, Islam Makhachev, Ilia Topuria</p>
UFC

The Independent’s pound-for-pound UFC rankings

UFC

UFC schedule 2024: Every fight left this year

<p>Former two-time UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic</p>
UFC

Miocic offers rare comment on Jones fight as UFC 309 debate rages on

<p>Find the best betting sites with our comprehensive November 2024 guide.</p>
Sport

Best betting sites in the UK

<p>Shavkat Rakhmonov (left) was due to challenge Belal Muhammad</p>
UFC

Rakhmonov reacts as Muhammad injury plunges UFC 310 into uncertainty

<p>Mike Tyson will fight professionally for the first time in 19 years, as he boxes Jake Paul </p>
Boxing

Mike Tyson: ‘I’m not a nice person, there’s nothing nice about me’

<p>Mike Tyson (left) and Jake Paul will fight one another in November</p>
Boxing

When is Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson? Date, time, undercard and TV

<p>Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (right) with his coach and manager Eddy Reynoso </p>
Boxing

Canelo manager drops bombshell statement on Eubank Jr talks

<p>Jon Jones’s career has been littered with legal incidents and failed drug tests</p>
UFC

UFC’s Jones to attend anger management classes after assault case

<p>Pep Guardiola (left) and Erik ten Hag were rivals as Manchester City and United coaches</p>
Football

Guardiola reacts to Ten Hag’s sacking as Man Utd coach

<p>George Russell in practice before the Mexican Grand Prix</p>
F1

Russell reveals one driver against changing F1 racing rules ‘today’

F1

Russell reveals one driver against changing F1 racing rules ‘today’

<p>George Russell in practice before the Mexican Grand Prix</p>
<p>Max Verstappen at the Mexican Grand Prix on 27 October</p>
F1

Verstappen set to face grid penalty at Brazilian Grand Prix

<p>John Fury sustained a cut by headbutting one of Oleksandr Usyk’s teammates in May</p>
Boxing

Fury coach responds to criticism of boxer’s father before Usyk rematch

<p>Khamzat Chimaev celebrates another rapid win, at UFC 308 on Saturday </p>
UFC

Meet Khamzat Chimaev, the scariest fighter in UFC history

<p>Robert Whittaker (bottom) was submitted by Khamzat Chimaev in round one</p>
UFC

Whittaker breaks silence after gory jaw injury in Chimaev loss

<p>Robert Whittaker (bottom) was submitted by Khamzat Chimaev in round one</p>
UFC

Whittaker breaks silence after gory jaw injury in Chimaev loss

<p>Ilia Topuria (right) knocked out Max Holloway with a left hook to retain his title</p>
UFC

Topuria knocks out Holloway to retain featherweight title at UFC 308

<p>Ilia Topuria after retaining the 145lb belt against Max Holloway</p>
LiveUFC

UFC 308 LIVE: Topuria KOs Holloway after Chimaev submits Whittaker

<p>Khamzat Chimaev submitted Robert Whittaker in round one</p>
UFC

Chimaev shatters Whittaker’s jaw with rapid submission at UFC 308

<p>Jack Catterall training for his fight with Regis Prograis</p>
Boxing

One word is driving Jack Catterall as he finally enters new chapter

<p>Lawrence Okolie during his world-title fight with Chris Billam-Smith in 2023</p>
Boxing

Okolie signs with Hearn rival after bitter split from promoter

<p>McLaren’s Lando Norris (right) speaks to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen </p>
F1

Norris makes Verstappen admission: ‘It’s a shame but it’s the truth’

<p>Unbeaten UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev </p>
UFC

UFC star Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues

<p>Anthony Joshua after his defeat by Daniel Dubois following the IBF world heavyweight bout at Wembley Stadium on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Boxing

Hearn confirms Joshua’s two options for next fight

<p>McLaren’s Lando Norris (right) speaks to Red Bull’s Max Verstappen </p>
F1

Norris makes Verstappen admission: ‘It’s a shame but it’s the truth’

<p>Unbeaten UFC middleweight Khamzat Chimaev </p>
UFC

UFC star Chimaev reveals one-year-old son’s health issues

<p>Anthony Joshua after his defeat by Daniel Dubois following the IBF world heavyweight bout at Wembley Stadium on Saturday (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
Boxing

Hearn confirms Joshua’s two options for next fight

<p>PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (left) and Tom Aspinall, UFC interim champ</p>
UFC

Ngannou coach makes surprising Aspinall admission

UFC

Ngannou coach makes surprising Aspinall admission

<p>PFL heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou (left) and Tom Aspinall, UFC interim champ</p>
<p>APTOPIX Paris Olympics Boxing</p>
Boxing

Boxer Khelif makes major decision just months after Olympic gender row

<p>Idris Abdurashidov knocks out Bagher Faraji with a head kick in their boxing match</p>
Boxing

MMA fighter banned from boxing ‘for life’ after landing head-kick KO

<p>Diego Forlan (second-right) is making a surprise sporting debut</p>
Football

Ex-Manchester United striker to make professional tennis debut aged 45

<p>Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta (right) with Oleksandr Zinchenko</p>
Football

Zinchenko reveals Arteta management stunt: ‘We were in deep shock’

<p>Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta (right) with Oleksandr Zinchenko</p>
Football

Zinchenko reveals Arteta management stunt: ‘We were in deep shock’

<p>Francis Ngannou (left) was supported by Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia</p>
More Sports

How Ronaldo motivated Ngannou with emotional pre-fight speech

<p>Jon Jones’s second win over Daniel Cormier was overturned due to a failed drug test </p>
UFC

Khabib explains why he’ll never be friends with Jones

<p>Francis Ngannou (left) and Renan Ferreira will clash for the PFL heavyweight title</p>
More Sports

Ngannou vs Ferreira date and time as MMA star makes PFL debut

<p>Francis Ngannou was knocked out by Anthony Joshua in a boxing match in March</p>
More Sports

Francis Ngannou returns to the cage, haunted by tragedy

<p>Frazer Clarke was left with a dent in his head from his knockout by Fabio Wardley</p>
Boxing

Saudi boss requested special favour for Clarke after horror injury

<p>Chris Eubank Jr (right) and his father, boxing icon Chris Sr</p>
Boxing

Eubank Jr opens up on relationship with father: ‘We’re not cool’

<p>Liam Williams during his final fight, a first-round loss to Hamzah Sheeraz</p>
Boxing

Williams cites ‘several concussions’ as he retires from boxing aged 32

<p>Conor McGregor at a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event in Spain</p>
UFC

McGregor and long-time rival narrowly avoid backstage run-in

<p>Frank Warren (right) and Ben Shalom clashed during fight week in Saudi Arabia</p>
Boxing

Warren hits out at ‘disrespectful’ Shalom in furious rant

<p>Daniel Dubois impressed with his stoppage of Anthony Joshua at Wembley</p>
Boxing

Road to Joshua vs Dubois rematch takes fresh turn

<p>Wigan’s Tom Aspinall holds the interim UFC heavyweight title</p>
UFC

Aspinall says UFC has ‘all bases covered’ for Jones vs Miocic outcome

UFC

Aspinall says UFC has ‘all bases covered’ for Jones vs Miocic outcome

<p>Wigan’s Tom Aspinall holds the interim UFC heavyweight title</p>
<p>WWE champion Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39 in 2023</p>
WWE

Cody Rhodes predicts WrestleMania in the UK in next five years

<p>Dmitry Bivol (left) jabbing Artur Beterbiev</p>
LiveBoxing

Beterbiev edges past Bivol in controversial result - live reaction

<p>Dmitry Bivol after going 12 rounds with Artur Beterbiev</p>
Boxing

Bivol gives update on Beterbiev rematch after razor-close title fight

<p>Dmitry Bivol reacts to his narrow defeat by Artur Beterbiev</p>
Boxing

Bivol details what it’s really like to face Beterbiev’s power

<p>Dmitry Bivol reacts to his narrow defeat by Artur Beterbiev</p>
Boxing

Bivol details what it’s really like to face Beterbiev’s power

Boxing

The forgotten lesson we must learn from Clarke’s knockout by Wardley

<p>Conor McGregor at a Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship event</p>
UFC

McGregor ‘confirms’ comeback opponent and date – but with major catch

<p>Artur Beterbiev (right) won a majority decision against Dmitry Bivol</p>
Boxing

Beterbiev wins controversial decision over Bivol to become undisputed

<p>Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron crash over the top rope</p>
Boxing

Whittaker injured after crashing over top rope in bizarre end to fight

<p>Artur Beterbiev (left) and Dmitry Bivol will clash to crown an undisputed light-heavyweight champion </p>
Boxing

Tonight, boxing offers up the perfect fight

<p>Conor Benn (centre-left) and Chris Eubank Jr facing off in Riyadh</p>
Boxing

Eubank Jr and Benn separated by security as hotel run-in gets physical

<p>Eddie Hearn at the press conference for Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol</p>
Boxing

Hearn makes remarkable vow over Paul vs Tyson fight

<p>Daniel Dubois (right) beat Anthony Joshua via knockout in September </p>
Boxing

‘Surprise’ date emerges for potential Joshua vs Dubois rematch

<p>Saudi adviser Turki Al-Sheikh has vowed to lower pay-per-view prices in boxing </p>
Boxing

Saudi Arabia’s next bold move to revolutionise boxing

UFC

Best UFC betting sites for 2024

<p>Conor McGregor has not fought since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg</p>
UFC

McGregor answers key Chandler question after snub by UFC rival

UFC

McGregor answers key Chandler question after snub by UFC rival

<p>Conor McGregor has not fought since July 2021, when he suffered a broken leg</p>
<p>Eddie Hearn (centre) tried to rile up Artur Beterbiev (centre-left) during the press conference</p>
Boxing

Hearn goads Beterbiev at press conference for Bivol fight

<p>Artur Beterbiev (left) and Dmitry Bivol will clash to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion </p>
Boxing

Dmitry Bivol vs Artur Beterbiev prediction & boxing betting tips

<p>Conor McGregor during Anthony Joshua’s loss to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium </p>
UFC

McGregor tips UFC champion to beat him to historic achievement

<p>Daniel Dubois (left) and Anthony Joshua trade blows at Wembley Stadium</p>
Boxing

Dubois reveals thoughts from fifth-round shootout with Joshua

<p>Daniel Dubois (left) and Anthony Joshua trade blows at Wembley Stadium</p>
Boxing

Dubois reveals thoughts from fifth-round shootout with Joshua

<p>The Independent has looked at the best options when it comes to sports betting sites offering PayPal as a payment option </p>
Sport

Best PayPal betting sites 2024

<p>Anthony Joshua after his defeat by Daniel Dubois in September </p>
Boxing

Joshua has ‘calculated’ reason to accept immediate rematch with Dubois

<p>Rising heavyweight star Moses Itauma</p>
Boxing

Fury vs Usyk 2 undercard announced with focus on young British stars

<p>Alex Pereira (right) during the finishing sequence as he stops Khalil Rountree Jr </p>
UFC

Pereira rival Adesanya makes shrewd prediction during UFC 307 fight

<p>Alex Pereira (right) before his knockout of Khalil Rountree Jr</p>
UFC

Pereira reveals he overcame multiple health issues to win at UFC 307

<p>Alex Pereira defended his title at UFC 307</p>
LiveUFC

UFC 307 LIVE: Pereira knocks out Rountree

Boxing

Fury v Usyk 2: When is heavyweight title fight rematch?

<p>Daniel Dubois won the interim IBF title then was upgraded to regular champion</p>
Boxing

Who is Daniel Dubois? Joshua’s opponent and IBF heavyweight champion

<p>Daniel Dubois before beating Jarrell Miller in Riyadh in December</p>
Boxing

Dubois: ‘I need to take Joshua back to that dark place’

<p>Anthony Joshua at the launch press conference for his fight with Daniel Dubois</p>
LiveBoxing

Joshua vs Dubois press conference sees heavyweights seek edge – live

<p>Conor McGregor has not fought since July 2021 </p>
UFC

White confirms McGregor UFC comeback plan: ‘I know more than you’

<p>Eddie Hearn speaking to the media about Anthony Joshua’s fight with Daniel Dubois</p>
Boxing

Hearn: Dubois’ ‘head will fall off’ from pressure of Joshua fight

<p>Anthony Joshua in the lead-up to his last fight, a victory against Francis Ngannou in March </p>
Boxing

Joshua: ‘I’m willing to die’ against Dubois

<p>Anthony Joshua (left) and Daniel Dubois will clash at Wembley on Saturday </p>
Boxing

Is Joshua vs Dubois the final chapter in a cautionary tale?

<p>Jake Paul dons a disguise to sneak into UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas</p>
UFC

Jake Paul reveals bizarre disguise to sneak into UFC 306 after ban

<p>Joshua Buatsi (left) has shared several fight cards with his friend Anthony Joshua</p>
Boxing

Buatsi on friendship with Joshua: ‘Fight days aren’t for chatting’

<p>Anthony Joshua (left) and Daniel Dubois will clash at Wembley on Saturday </p>
Boxing

Is Joshua vs Dubois the final chapter in a cautionary tale?

<p>Jake Paul dons a disguise to sneak into UFC 306 at the Sphere in Las Vegas</p>
UFC

Jake Paul reveals bizarre disguise to sneak into UFC 306 after ban

<p>Joshua Buatsi (left) has shared several fight cards with his friend Anthony Joshua</p>
Boxing

Buatsi on friendship with Joshua: ‘Fight days aren’t for chatting’

Merab Dvalishvili (top) dominated Sean O’Malley at UFC 306
LiveUFC

O’Malley dominated by Dvalishvili at UFC 306 – live

<p>Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (right) en route to victory over Edgar Berlanga</p>
LiveBoxing

Canelo drops Berlanga and cruises to points victory – live

<p>Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez (left) and Edgar Berlanga traded words throughout their fight</p>
Boxing

Canelo’s victory over Berlanga brings much-needed twist

<p>The Sphere will host its first sporting event, UFC 306, on 14 September</p>
UFC

The real ‘star’ of UFC 306 isn’t even a fighter

<p>Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez during his fight with Jaime Munguia in May</p>
Boxing

The controversial Canelo choice that is ‘tarnishing’ boxer’s legacy

<p>An injured Conor McGregor after his loss to Dustin Poirier in July 2021 </p>
UFC

McGregor rages online as UFC comeback fight is cancelled

<p>Adam Smith spent three decades with Sky and is back working after dealing with cancer </p>
Boxing

The voice of boxing on beating cancer in the fight of his life

<p>Daniel Dubois in his stoppage loss to Oleksandr Usyk in August 2023</p>
Boxing

Dubois ‘change’ could be key in Joshua fight

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