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“I Have A Favourite” Artur Beterbiev Gives Honest Verdict On Canelo vs Terence…

By Admin February 12, 2025

“I Have A Favourite” Artur Beterbiev Gives Honest Verdict On Canelo vs Terence Crawford: “I Have A Favourite”

Undisputed light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev has given his thoughts on the upcoming mega-fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford.

It was revealed recently that the pound-for-pound stars have finally agreed to face each other later this year, with Canelo set to make a defence of his WBA, WBA and WBO super middleweight titles, and potentially the IBF if he first defeats William Scull in May.

‘Bud’ Crawford will attempt to become a five-weight world champion against the 34-year-old from Guadalajara, Mexico who has proven his dominance at 168lbs since capturing undisputed gold with a win over Caleb Plant four years ago.

Speaking to Fight Hype, Beterbiev gave an insight into what he believes Crawford’s chances are of prevailing against Canelo when they face each other. Though many feel that the weight jump could be too much for ‘Bud’, the Russian brands it a ’50/50 fight.’

“I’m not really a big fan of boxing, but this fight I will watch … I have a favourite from them, but we’ll see… It’s an interesting fight, 50/50 fight.”

Beterbiev has previously praised Crawford as the pound-for-pound best fighter in the world, so many will assume he is the favourite mentioned.

Tyson Fury will be Anthony Joshua’s next opponent, not me, says British…

By Admin February 11, 2025

Tyson Fury will be Anthony Joshua’s next opponent, not me, says British rival Derek Chisora

After beating Otto Wallin, Derek Chisora considered what he will do next and revealed he believes Anthony Joshua will still fight Tyson Fury; Daniel Dubois defends the IBF heavyweight world title against Joseph Parker on February 22 live on Sky Sports Box Office

Derek Chisora has suggested three possible opponents for his next and likely final career fight.

After Saturday’s victory over Otto Wallin, Chisora canvased the crowd as to whether they wanted to see him fight Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight titlist, Oleksandr Usyk, the unified WBC, WBA and WBO champion, or Anthony Joshua.

Joshua remains a major star in British boxing but he has not managed to reclaim a world title since his first loss to Usyk.

He lost a 2022 rematch to Usyk and Dubois, now the IBF champion, knocked him out last September inside five rounds.

Chisora has always been on good terms with Joshua. They both boxed for the same amateur club, Finchley ABC, and now Chisora’s career is handled by Joshua’s management company.

After his win over Wallin as he looks at imminent retirement, Chisora said: “I need something big. I think I’ve earned something big.”

“Who knows? Right now AJ is healing himself after the defeat from Daniel Dubois. He’s not ready yet. When he’s ready he’ll come back and I think he’ll come back – not to fight me but to fight the ‘Gypsy King’,” Chisora said post-fight.

“I’ll let the public decide [who next]. I’ll let you guys decide.”

Boxing Francis Ngannou, an MMA heavyweight champion in both UFC and PFL, in a crossover event has no great appeal for Chisora.

“I don’t think Francis Ngannou will come back to boxing after the AJ loss,” he said. “I want to fight a fighter.”

Then he joked: “I might fight Jake Paul, who knows?”

Chisora has now had 49 professional contests, including fights with Oleksandr Usyk, Vitali Klitschko and a trilogy with Tyson Fury.

“He Doesn’t Want It Anymore” Roy Jones Jr Has No Doubt Who Wins Anthony Joshua…

By Admin February 11, 2025

“He Doesn’t Want It Anymore” Roy Jones Jr Has No Doubt Who Wins Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder: “He Doesn’t Want It Anymore”

Anthony Joshua versus Deontay Wilder is a huge heavyweight contest that could be made with both men edging towards the end of their careers, and it’s one that Roy Jones Jr is keen to see.

These two stars of the banner division ruled as champions at the same time with separate organisations for many years. Despite that, they never managed to arrange to fight one another and eventually, both got dethroned.

It was Tyson Fury who beat Wilder in two epic fights as part of a three-fight trilogy, and since then Wilder has fought three more times.

He got an easy win over Robert Helenius but then lost on points to Joseph Parker without ever really throwing a shot in anger, and was dismantled and stopped inside five rounds by Zhilei Zhang last time out in June 2024.

Former two-time champion Joshua meanwhile lost back-to-back contests with Oleksandr Usyk, rebuilt with wins over the likes of Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou, then lost again in September at the fists of IBF champion Daniel Dubois.

Who he fights next is up in the air after Fury retired, but Wilder remains one option.

Speaking to iFL TV, multi-weight great Jones was asked about the potential showdown and is backing AJ to get the win.

“I think Joshua has a better chance of winning that fight. I don’t think Joshua is as damaged as Wilder. Wilder showed with Parker he really didn’t want it any more. I don’t know, we’ll have to see what Wilder shows up.”

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“He’s Terrified” Eddie Hearn ‘Making Up Excuses’ To Keep Anthony Joshua Away…

By Admin February 11, 2025

“He’s Terrified” Eddie Hearn ‘Making Up Excuses’ To Keep Anthony Joshua Away From One Heavyweight: “He’s Terrified”

Promoter Eddie Hearn has been accused of protecting his man Anthony Joshua from one dangerous fight.

It’s fair to say that Joshua is now nearing the end of his career. The Brit is in his mid 30s and has had plenty of hard bouts and great success along the way

‘Anthony Joshua’ became world champion for the first time in 2016 when he knocked out Charles Martin inside two rounds, then unifying with wins over Joseph Parker and Wladimir Klitschko. The first setback came with an upset loss to Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019, but was corrected with a rematch victory in December of the same year.

Joshua was again derailed in 2021 and 2022 when he lost back-to-back fights with Ukrainian slickster Oleksandr Usyk. Following four wins to get himself back in title contention, he was then stopped by Daniel Dubois inside five rounds in September in a failed attempt to become three-time world champion.

It recently emerged that Joshua was rumoured to be in talks with Martin Bakole about a huge fight in Africa. However, in a new post on X, Bakole’s trainer Billy Nelson accuses Hearn – who has guided the ‘AJ’s career since he turned over from the Olympics – of making up excuses so it doesn’t happen.

Derek Chisora wants ‘blockbuster’ fight for No. 50 as he lines up Anthony Joshua…

By Admin February 9, 2025

Derek Chisora wants ‘blockbuster’ fight for No. 50 as he lines up Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois

Derek Chisora was an emphatic winner on Saturday night as he clinched a dominant win over Otto Wallin at ‘The Last Dance’ in Manchester. That unanimous victory earned him the chance to challenge for the IBF heavyweight championship against Daniel Dubois, but he also put forward both Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua as potential opponents. Promoter Frank Warren would not rule out any opponent.

Derek Chisora said he was “crying like a baby” ahead of his 49th fight but is aiming for a “blockbuster” against Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois.

Saturday night in Manchester saw Chisora win the IBF heavyweight eliminator against Otto Wallin, which could potentially put him on course for an encounter with Dubois in the summer, assuming the champion defeats Joseph Parker on February 22.

Speaking to TNT Sports after his victory, Chisora reflected on his victory on points.

He said: “Otto Wallin was a good fighter. I thought he was going to gas out, but he didn’t, and he proved me wrong. When I arrived, I said to myself, I won’t cry. I started crying like a baby. I was in tears because I love the sport and I love the fans… the ups and downs. It was a very emotional day.

“It was a hard fight. It was very hard when I got the cut and something happened in the third round that I didn’t tell my trainers.”

Discussing his achievements so far, he added: “Legacy, it’s made by the fans. I think I’ll be in the Hall of Fame when I’m dead, not now. I love it.”

Tyson Fury visibly ecstatic as he watches cousin secure brilliant win on Derek….

By Admin February 9, 2025

Tyson Fury visibly ecstatic as he watches cousin secure brilliant win on Derek Chisora undercard

Tyson Fury watched on in delight as cousin Walter racked up his third professional victory in the paid ranks by beating Joe Hardy.

Fury was making his third professional appearance on the undercard of Derek Chisora vs Otto Wallin at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester.

The British prodigy is the cousin of former two-time world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, and is the latest in a lineage of talented fighters from the fighting dynasty.

It was a big occasion for the 27-year-old who was looking to make a statement against journeyman Joe Hardy.

His cousin was present ringside in Manchester to watch his latest outing, his first time out in public since retiring from the sport.

And he was delighted, grinning from ear to ear ringside, as the younger Fury took the victory.

The referee in the ring scored the contest at 40-37 in Fury’s favour as his undefeated spell continued.

The prospect began well in a fluid and neat-moving pattern, boxing well on the back foot.

He was boxing in a switch-hitting stance, a familiar sight for a Fury, putting his shots together extremely well early on.

The British star dominated throughout but Hardy was fired up, and his corner shouted instructions as he tried to stay with his rival.

But unfortunately it wasn’t enough and Fury impressed as the final bell sounded to conclude his neat win.

Fury has the world at his feet and a database of boxing IQ and knowledge around him to continue to develop.

The Morecambe native has an extensive amateur background, experience which has seen him already start to put together a solid winning streak.

“Easy Knockouts” ‘Next Heavyweight King’ Vows To Finish Both Anthony Joshua….

By Admin February 9, 2025

“Easy Knockouts” ‘Next Heavyweight King’ Vows To Finish Both Anthony Joshua And Deontay Wilder: “Easy Knockouts”

Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder each have one last crack at the big time left.

The two former heavyweight champions have defined an era in the sport’s top division – though never managed to face off – by capturing all belts between them and producing both thrilling nights and highlight reel knockouts

Their fortunes have turned in recent times, however, with ‘Anthony Joshua’s run of four good wins being abruptly halted when he attempted to become a three-time champion against Daniel Dubois. The younger man kept hold of his IBF belt with an emphatic fifth round stoppage.

After Wilder was relieved of his WBC strap by Tyson Fury, he has been largely inactive, scoring a first round KO of Robert Helenius but falling short against Joseph Parker on points in his eventual return. He was then stopped by China’s Zhilei Zhang, also in five.

Unexpected Tiger Woods Broadly Clared 2025 season decision just days after….

By Admin February 8, 2025

Unexpected Tiger Woods Broadly Clared 2025 season decision just days after news of mother’s passing

Tiger Woods’ return to the PGA Tour has been locked in.

Tournament organisers at the Genesis Invitational confirmed the 15-time major winner will form part of the field on February 13.

It marks Woods’ first PGA Tour event since the Open last July, where he sadly missed the cut.

Tiger Woods spent further time away from the fairways following the Open after undergoing surgery on his lower back last September.

He returned to action in December at the PNC Championship, an event not part of the PGA Tour, where he played alongside his 15-year-old son Charlie.

Woods was also involved in two matches at his new venture, TGL, where he is part of the Jupiter Links GC team.

The 49-year-old went on to make history for all the wrong reasons at the hi-tech, indoor golf league as he became the first player to commit a shot clock violation.

This year’s edition of the Genesis Invitational marks the first time since 1998 it has not been held at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, a neighbourhood in Los Angeles.

Due to the devastating fires in the area, organisers had to move the event down south to the Torrey Pines course in San Diego.

It is a course Woods is extremely familiar with thanks to a number of previous successes.

His seven victories at the Farmers Insurance Open all took place at Torrey Pines, as did his U.S. Open triumph in 1998.

The Genesis Invitational remains one of the few tournaments Woods has never won throughout his career.

It would take something special for him to end that at Torrey Pines given his on-course struggles following a horrific vehicle accident in February 2021.

News of Woods’ return to the PGA Tour comes three days after the passing of his mother, Kultida.

He shared the devastating news with a heartbreaking tribute on social media.

Woods wrote: “It is with heartfelt sadness that I want to share that my dear mother, Kultida Woods, passed away early this morning.

“She was quick with the needle and a laugh. She was my biggest fan, greatest supporter, without her none of my personal achievements would have been possible.

“She was loved by so many, but especially by her two grandchildren, Sam and Charlie. Thank you all for your support, prayers and privacy at this difficult time for me and my family. Love you Mom.”

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Larry Holmes Has No Doubt Who Would Win Prime Mike Tyson vs Evander….

By Admin February 8, 2025

Larry Holmes Has No Doubt Who Would Win Prime Mike Tyson vs Evander Holyfield After Facing Both

Larry Holmes knows what it feels like to share the ring with both Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield.

Holmes is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, first becoming world champion in 1978 and making 20 straight defences before losing back-to-back fights against Michael Spinks

He then went up against mike Tyson in January 1988, suffering a fourth round knockout defeat, marking the first time that Holmes had been stopped in his professional career.

Holmes rebuilt with six straight victories, earning him another crack at world honours when he met Holyfield in June 1992.

It was Holyfield who was victorious, winning the fight by unanimous decision. Holmes would fight for another decade after that point, retiring in 2002 with a final record of 69 wins and just 6 defeats.

Having fought both Tyson and Holyfield, Holmes has given his verdict to Vlad TV on who he feels was the best when both were in their prime.

“No One Wants To Fight Him”: Oleksandr Usyk Rules Out Facing ‘The Only Man…

By Admin February 8, 2025

“No One Wants To Fight Him”: Oleksandr Usyk Rules Out Facing ‘The Only Man Who Can Beat Him’

Oleksandr Usyk is considered by many to be the very best heavyweight on the planet right now.

Oleksandr Usyk has achieved what no other man has done before, and that is to become an undisputed champion in the four-belt era in both the cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions

Although Evander Holyfield famously won all the belts in these two divisions, there were not as many on the line. It was his fight with Tyson Fury in May which saw Usyk add the WBC to his collection of IBF, WBA and WBO belts which he had taken off Anthony Joshua in 2021, and then defended in 2022.

A second fight with Fury in December, and another points win after 12 rounds, saw the Ukrainian southpaw once and for all confirm that he is the best big man on the planet despite, ironically, being smaller than most his peers in that division.

Many feel he could retire and leave a rich legacy behind, though the man himself has vowed that he will fight on.

One potential opponent is the top ranked heavyweight Martin Bakole, who says he is the only fighter who can defeat the great Ukrainian.

“Yes [I believe I’m the only man who can do it.] I will beat him easy, I will knock him out. I’m saying this not only because I spar him but I know how to stop southpaws. I learnt all my life, boxing my bother who’s southpaw, how to stop southpaws. All his movement, all that, I will stop that, I will knock him out.”

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