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He is young trader “I’m The Best In The World”: Heavyweight With 80%….

By Admin January 26, 2025

He is young trader “I’m The Best In The World”: Heavyweight With 80% KO Ratio Wants To Fight Oleksandr Usyk Next: “I’m The Best In The World”

A highly rated world heavyweight contender is looking for the biggest fights possible, and that could include a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Matching up-and-coming heavyweights can be a tricky job. It’s important for young fighters to learn their trade and experience plenty of different in-ring scenarios so that when the levels go up they are not out of their depth.

Right now the heavyweight landscape is as full and busy as it has ever been with plenty of fighters vying for position as they work towards the ultimate goal of becoming a world champion.

The belt holders are IBF ruler Daniel Dubois who defends his title against Joseph Parker on February 22, and unified WBC, WBA and WBO champion and pound-for-pound great Usyk, who does not yet have his next contest locked in.

I will KO him in 3 Minutes, Heavyweight ‘Giant’ Accepts Call To Face….

By Admin January 26, 2025

I will KO him in 3 Minutes, Heavyweight ‘Giant’ Accepts Call To Face Anthony Joshua And Vows To KO Him Inside 3 Minutes

Anthony Joshua is in the market for his next opponent.

The two-time world heavyweight champion is looking to bounce back from a knockout loss at the hands of Daniel Dubois. At 35-years-old, Joshua wants big fights and one last crack at holding a belt again

Turki Alalshikh of both Riyadh Season and the Ring Magazine spoke to TalkSPORT about ‘AJ’s next moves and said he would like to match him up with Congo’s Martin Bakole in Africa

“We are open to see Joshua also against Bakole. I want to see this fight right. I want to see it but you know where I want to see it. I want to see it in Africa.”

With the retirement of Tyson Fury and thus that fight being currently off the table, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn also recently mentioned Bakole as a potential opponent.

Responding to Alalshikh’s tentative plan, Bakole welcomed the fight.

“They keep avoiding me and I’m so happy, and I’d like to thank his His Excellency Turki Alalshikh because he said himself he wants to see this fight [with Anthony Joshua].”

‘Dr Sleep’ : I got dropped by Anthony Joshua and fought Joseph Parker but…

By Admin January 26, 2025

‘Dr Sleep’ : I got dropped by Anthony Joshua and fought Joseph Parker but nobody hit me harder than ‘Dr Sleep’

Zhilei Zhang has gone toe-to-toe with some massive punchers – but one stands out above the rest.

‘Big Bang’ returns to action on February 22 in a WBC interim heavyweight title fight against Agit Kabayel on the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol II undercard in Saudi Arabia.

It comes eight months after he flattened a timid Deontay Wilder in a low-output affair.

Wilder landed just 16 of his 95 punches during the contest and appeared hesitant to let his hands go throughout.

The former WBC heavyweight spent the majority of the fight with his back against the ropes and didn’t open up until the ill-fated fifth stanza where he was stunned and then knocked out by two punishing lead hooks.

Despite this, Zhang revealed to talkSPORT.com that nobody has hit him harder than ‘Dr Sleep’.

“Right now it is Deontay Wilder,” he said during an exclusive interview.

‘It’s on’ – Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford appears to be confirmed by….

By Admin January 24, 2025

‘It’s on’ – Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford appears to be confirmed by member of boxer’s team

Terence Crawford’s right hand man Bernie Davis appears to have confirmed he will fight Canelo Alvarez in 2025.

‘Bud’ hasn’t fought since becoming a four-weight champion with victory over Israil Madrimov last August, but has been heavily linked with a clash against superstar Alvarez.

It would be a mega-fight with huge commercial potential, with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh having opened talks with both fighters in London earlier this month.

The showdown will be a huge challenge for Crawford, who will need to step up 14lbs to reach Alvarez’s weight and fight for the unified world titles, but it promises to be a blockbuster.

Reports indicated that an agreement is currently being finalised for the pair to meet in September in Las Vegas.

And Davis, who is a permanent fixture of Crawford’s team, insists it signed and sealed for September 13.

He told Fight Hype: “We will climb that mountain. It’s on, baby. September 13th, look forward to it.

“Crawford vs. Canelo. As I said, Crawford vs. Canelo. Yeah, it’s confirmed. Crawford vs. Canelo, not the other way around.

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“Team Crawford stands up. Pound-for-pound, the best in the world. Soon to be the super middleweight champion of the world.

“That’s the only challenges Crawford looked for, and it was only right. We deserved this challenge to be on the big stage in a mega-fight in a super fight in what we call a David vs. Goliath battle.

“Again, we have a lot of disadvantages in this fight as far as weight, as far as power, and a lot of things on par as far as accomplishments and skills-set.

“The things he done have hardly been done before. Two-time undisputed, unified champion in three weights but [won] four [divisions].

“He’s been on the pound-for-pound list for better than 10 years. What more can you ask for?

“We didn’t get the Pacquiao fight or Mayweather or anyone of that caliber. This is the fight.”

Crawford is now 37-years-old and is at the back end of his career, but the potential fight with the Mexican will arguably be his most career-defining yet.

But the promise of pound-for-pound legend Alvarez beckons a chance to cement his legacy in the sport, as well as a lucrative payday for doing so.

Doubts initially crept in that Alvarez would accept the fight, but his stance softened after talks unfolded with Alalshikh.

Why is Terence Crawford looking for Canelo Alvarez fight at a higher weight…

By Admin January 24, 2025

Why is Terence Crawford looking for Canelo Alvarez fight at a higher weight class?

As a rising star in the junior middleweight division, Charles Conwell is eyeing the biggest names in his weight class. However, he also sees why Terence Crawford, a legendary figure in boxing, may opt to move up to super middleweight for a shot at Canelo Alvarez, rather than staying at 154 pounds.

Terence Crawford, having recently captured the WBA world title at 154 pounds with a win over Israil Madrimov, is no stranger to conquering different weight classes, but Conwell believes Crawford may now be considering his options more carefully.

Conwell, who has yet to fight for a world title, understands that Crawford is nearing the end of his career.

“What else is there for Terence Crawford to do and who else is there for him to fight to cement his legacy more than he already has?” Conwell remarked during an interview with Gerry Cooney and Randy Gordon on SiriusXM’s At the Fights.

With a legacy built on multiple championships at various weights, Crawford may now be looking for a new challenge-one that could elevate his career even further.

Crawford’s motivation: legacy vs. financial reward

Crawford’s journey has been defined by dominance at lightweight, light-welterweight, and welterweight. But now, at 37 years old, he has fewer opportunities ahead of him. Conwell believes that Crawford’s decision to move up in weight could be driven by both the desire for a lucrative payday and the opportunity to secure an even bigger legacy.

Would he KO him ? Riddick Bowe Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Deontay Wilder…

By Admin January 24, 2025

Would he KO him ? Riddick Bowe Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Deontay Wilder Would KO Prime Mike Tyson

Riddick Bowe is a golden era heavyweight who had strong views when asked how Deontay Wilder would fair against Mike Tyson.

Bowe is a former Olympic silver medalist who turned over and soon made his mark in the pro ranks. He held the undisputed world heavyweight championship in 1992 and fought Evander Holyfield three times, beating him twice and losing once.

He famously threw his WBC heavyweight title in the bin rather than agreeing to fight Lennox Lewis and eventually retired in 2008.

Until he faced Tyson Fury and lost two of the three contests in their trilogy, former world champion Wilder was considered one of the best heavyweights on the planet and a punching machine who had stopped every man he faced. ‘Iron Mike’ had a similar record early on, stopping all of his first 19 opponents inside the sixth round

Speaking to Seconds Out, Bowe was asked how he felt about Wilder’s claims he would knock Tyson out

“Absolutely not. I beg to differ. He throws one punch. Me and Mike have three or four-punch combinations like Holyfield. If you’re not punching like that you can forget about it. That long right hand, that one punch is not going to do it.

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“Matter of fact, that man gunna gas cause Tyson’s gunna come and throw his right hand. Mike throws his right hand, what’s going to happen? He couldn’t beat Mike with that.”

Wilder has not fought since June when he was stopped inside five rounds by Zhilei Zhang, although he is slated to make his comeback in April with a view to fighting Anthony Joshua down the line.

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Simone Biles Tries on Expensive AP Watches During Switzerland Vacation….

By Admin January 24, 2025

Simone Biles Tries on Expensive AP Watches During Switzerland Vacation with Husband Jonathan Owens

Simone Biles tries on some new hardware, and they’re even more luxurious than her Olympic medals

On Thursday, Jan. 23, Biles, 27, shared new photos from her travels in Switzerland with her husband Jonathan Owens, including a stop at an Audemars Piguet (AP) museum and store.

The Olympian shared the photos on her Instagram Stories, beginning with an image of a gold “Audemars Piguet Le Brassus” sign.

Next, Biles shared a photo of herself and her husband smiling from ear to ear as they posed inside the location.

Simone Biles wore a plain white T-shirt, light-wash jeans and white Adidas sneakers underneath a long brown coat. Owens, 29, who coordinated with her look, wore a black shirt, pants, gray coat and sneakers.

The photo was followed by a picture of the two wearing loupes on their right eyes as they sat in front of a work table.

In another upload, Biles showed various luxury watches in glass cases and a photo of a dinner plate with the Audemars Piguet logo. The photo set ended with a collage of images of Biles trying on four different Audemars Piguet watches.

“😍😍😍😍😍,” wrote Biles over the collage. Owens also shared photos from their time at Audemars Piguet with various close-ups of the watches and displays on his Instagram Stories.

Over on her main Instagram feed, Biles shared a post that includes photos of her and the Chicago Bears player walking alongside a river, relaxing in bed, and having drinks.

“Taking trips with your best friend >> I love you so much baby, i wouldn’t want to do it with anyone else ❤️🤞🏽,” Owens commented on the post.

It’s not surprising that the couple chose to visit Audemars Piguet given Biles’ fondness for luxury items, such as her expensive Hermés purses. Earlier this month, she took Owens with her while purchasing a new light brown Birkin bag in New York to further expand her collection.

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, after winning the all-around final, she displayed one of her most notable jewelry pieces: a sparkly goat on a silver chain.

While speaking to reporters, including PEOPLE, in a press conference following the event, she opened up about the inspiration behind the piece.

“My goat necklace, is just kind of an ode, because the people love it and then some people hate it, so it’s like the best of both worlds. And I was like, okay, if it goes well, I’ll wear the goat necklace, I know people will go crazy over it,” she said.

“But at the end of the day, it is crazy that I’m in the conversation of greatest of all time athletes, because I still think I’m Simone Biles from Spring, Texas that loves to flip,” continued Biles.

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The Race begins as Martin Bakole’s trainer surely ‘knows’ Anthony Joshua is….

By Admin January 24, 2025

The Race begins as Martin Bakole’s trainer surely ‘knows’ Anthony Joshua is ready to fight him

Although it is presumed that Martin Bakole will challenge Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight titleholder, if Bakole gets past Efe Ajagba in an IBF eliminator in May, there are other possibilities, too.

For one, Dubois could come unstuck against Joseph Parker in a 50-50 fight on February 22 and lose his belt in the process. Secondly, even if Dubois does win that fight, it still won’t guarantee that he will defend his belt against Bakole anytime soon. Instead, Dubois may look to go directly to a unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk, with whom he has history. Or, if not that, he may decide to vacate the IBF belt altogether.

“Daniel Dubois won’t fight us,” Billy Nelson, Bakole’s coach, told BoxingScene. “I’ll tell you right now, I spoke to somebody at Queensberry Promotions in Saudi Arabia and they said to me: ‘I would advise Daniel not to fight Martin.’

“Martin schooled him in sparring. He is levels and levels above him. He has improved – of course he has. But do you think Martin Bakole hasn’t improved in those five or six years? Martin blows Daniel out of the water.”

Given a “three-fight plan” by Turki Alalshikh in Saudi Arabia, Bakole at least knows he will be busy in the coming months. He also has a backup plan should Dubois, as Nelson predicts, do all he can to avoid having to fight him.

This backup plan will require the cooperation of Anthony Joshua, as well as patience on the part of Bakole, 21-1 (16 KOs).

When is Rematch? Roy Jones Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Anthony Joshua Has….

By Admin January 24, 2025

When is Rematch? Roy Jones Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Anthony Joshua Has Any Chance Of Ever Beating Dubois

Roy Jones Jr has spoken about Anthony Joshua‘s chances of getting revenge over Daniel Dubois.

Former two-time world champion Joshua has lost four times, one upset to Andy Ruiz which he avenged, two points losses to pound-for-pound king Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua was caught early and never really recovered then rolled the dice in the mid-rounds as soon as he got close but was caught with a short right hand from the power puncher ‘DDD’ from which ended the fight.

Speaking to talkSPORTBoxing, former world champion Jones was asked for his view on the contest and started by assessing Joshua’s trainer’s advice.

“First of all, I’m not saying Ben Davison was a bad trainer, he’s a great trainer, but in that situation, I think he might have made a wrong move telling him to gamble cause gambling ain’t really the thing to do at that point, especially when the guy has hurt you once.”

Lennox Lewis Is Certain Who Would Win Between Prime Mike Tyson And…..

By Admin January 23, 2025

Lennox Lewis Is Certain Who Would Win Between Prime Mike Tyson And Oleksandr Usyk

Lennox Lewis, Mike Tyson and Oleksandr Usyk are three of the greatest heavyweights of all time

Oleksandr Usyk has recently cemented himself as one of the all-time greats after claiming a second victory over Tyson Fury in December, successfully defending his unified WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in the process.

In their first fight last May, the Ukrainian icon became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the ‘four belt era’, having already achieved undisputed status at cruiserweight back in 2018.

Lewis and ‘Iron’ Mike fought during the same era back in the late 1990s and early 2000s, eventually clashing with each other in June 2002. ‘The Lion’ overcame the once formidable Tyson, knocking him out in the eighth round to keep a hold of his WBC heavyweight title.

The British legend would go on to fight just once more, stopping Vitali Klitschko in the sixth round of his 44th and final professional appearance.

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