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Shakur Stevenson Sums Up Infamous Sparring Session With Gervonta Davis In…

By Admin January 3, 2025

Shakur Stevenson Sums Up Infamous Sparring Session With Gervonta Davis In Just 4 Words

Shakur Stevenson and Gervonta Davis are still yet to fight professionally. The two American stars are both undefeated world champions, but for one reason or another haven’t stepped in the ring to square off.

They have however sparred in the past, but as is the case when most big names spar, there has been differing accounts of what supposedly happened during the sparring session.

Stevenson has given his take and needed just four words to sum up his view on how it went whilst speaking to Say Cheese, and he acknowledged that it was competitive action.

“It was good work.”

He then explained further how and when the spar came about, and who he felt narrowly edged the session.

“First time sparring again after the Olympics, it was like 2 in the morning. It was on some 2 in the morning s**t. We went like 20 minutes straight I wanna say.

“If I’m being honest about that sparring session between me and him, it was good work. Two smart fighters. I feel like, if it was a fight, I won. But it was good work. He made me think, I made him think. That’s how I looked at it.

Super Prediction: Canelo Alvarez Vs Terence Crawford: A Potential Super Fight…

By Admin January 3, 2025

Super Prediction: Canelo Alvarez Vs Terence Crawford: A Potential Super Fight In 2025

After all this time, the bout that every boxing fan worldwide has been waiting for has yet to take place. The internet was dominated on the final day of 2024 by multiple reports of a potential fight between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez. The news spread like wildfire despite the lack of specific details about the fight, and numerous prominent boxing-related media pages made similar claims.

In order to continue attracting the PPV buys that he did in his prime, superstar Canelo needs a well-known fighter that people want to watch when he returns to the ring in May to defend his three 168-pound titles. A fight between Canelo and WBA 154-pound champion Crawford is apparently of interest to Turki Al-Shiekh.

According to reports, Canelo had demanded $150 million for Crawford, which Turki might not be prepared to pay given Terence’s lack of track record as a PPV draw. Although the 37-year-old Crawford has only fought in one high-profile bout in his 16-year professional career, against Errol Spence in 2023, it’s a matchup that would be exciting to die-hard boxing fans who are familiar with him.

Tim Bradley, the commentator, claims that after studying Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, he concluded that the Mexican star would be thoroughly outclassed if they square off in 2025. Bradley doesn’t explain why he thinks the smaller and weaker Crawford (41-0, 31 KOs) can defeat Canelo (62-2-2, 39 KOs), the undisputed super middleweight champion. He believes he can.

#Anthony Joshua#: Tyson Fury Delivers 3 Word Message In Response To ….

By Admin January 3, 2025

#Anthony Joshua#: Tyson Fury Delivers 3 Word Message In Response To Calls For Him To Retire After Usyk Defeats

Tyson Fury suffered back-to-back defeats in 2024.

The big Brit lost his WBC Heavyweight World Title to Oleksandr Usyk in their historic undisputed contest in May and couldn’t reverse the result in their December rematch

Despite Tyson Fury remaining fiercely competitive across the 24 rounds, and in his mind doing enough to win both bouts, some in the sport have suggested that it is time for him to hang up the gloves at 36-years-old having been a two-time world champion.

The Sun reports that, in response to the retirement question, Fury said:

“It’s not over.”

What’s next could and should be a long-awaited clash with countryman Anthony Joshua. The battle of Britain has been over marinated and was once a much higher stakes affair, but still carries significant intrigue and status.

Anthony Joshua now looks forward to facing Tyson Fury it seems destined…..

By Admin January 3, 2025

Anthony Joshua now looks forward to facing Tyson Fury it seems destined and bound to face each other in 2025

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, two heavyweights who are currently on a losing streak and have never been more in need of each other and, as a result, have never been closer to sharing a ring.

For Joshua, in particular, there is now a willingness, closer to acceptance or resignation, to take risks in ways that he might have resisted when he was unbeaten or closer to the top of the heavyweight division.

Joshua now looks forward to facing Fury

Speaking this week in Lagos, Nigeria, where he visited President Bola Tinubu, Joshua said of a possible fight with Fury: “We’ll see if we get in the ring. Only God knows, but for me, we’ll see in the future“.

Much more revealing was what Joshua said when he spoke to State House Correspondents about the importance of making the right moves in 2025 and regaining everything he lost in 2024. “Time is of the essence, time is limited,” he said. “So I just want to work harder.

#Daniel Dubois#: Anthony Joshua targeting Tyson Fury in 2025 as he….

By Admin January 3, 2025

#Daniel Dubois#: Anthony Joshua targeting Tyson Fury in 2025 as he vows to box on after defeat to Daniel Dubois

Anthony Joshua is pursuing a fight with Tyson Fury in 2025 as he vows to carry on boxing after his crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois in September.

Former world heavyweight champion Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by fellow Brit Dubois at Wembley Stadium as he suffered his fourth career loss.

However, the 35-year-old does not appear to be contemplating retirement and is hoping for a long-awaited showdown with Fury, who was recently outpointed by Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia for a second time.

“2025, I am targeting Tyson Fury,” said Joshua, on a trip to meet Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

Reflecting on the Dubois fight, he added: “Makes me hungry, makes me want to work harder. Time is of the essence, time is limited, so I just want to put in more work.

“When I look back, I believe I could have done more in 2024. I have another chance in 2025 to do more and I am going to make sure I take every opportunity that comes my way.

“Game Over” Former World Champion Vows To ‘End Jake Paul’s Career With…..

By Admin January 1, 2025

“Game Over” Former World Champion Vows To ‘End Jake Paul’s Career With One Knockout Punch’: “Game Over”

Jake Paul has a long list of current and retired stars willing to step through the ropes with him.

The brash 27-year-old brought his significant audience from content creation into boxing, first taking on fellow influencers before graduating to sports stars and retired UFC fighters. With wins over the likes of Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva and Nate Diaz, discussion around Paul only grew

Despite losing to the first more traditional boxer he faced in Tommy Fury, the former YouTuber bounced back and co-starred in the biggest event of the year in many respects when he faced former undisputed heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson.

58-year-old Tyson was no match for the youth of Paul and was largely uncompetitive over eight two-minute rounds. He lost via wide unanimous decision. As he moves into retirement for a second time, Paul forges on and must choose what path to take next – a more traditional route to the world title he is convinced he will one day win, or more money-spinning events against stars of days gone by. One thing is for sure, whoever fills the opposite corner will be paid handsomely.

Speaking on his own YouTube channel, former super-middleweight world champion and Hall of Famer Carl Froch hit back at claims he was begging to face Paul for the money, saying he would fight for free to ‘end his career.’

Zhang Or Joshua: Joseph Parker Has No Doubt On His Toughest Opponent…

By Admin January 1, 2025

Zhang Or Joshua: Joseph Parker Has No Doubt On His Toughest Opponent And It’s Not Wilder, Zhang Or Joshua

Joseph Parker has mixed it with the elite in the heavyweight division.

Joseph Parker first became WBO heavyweight champion back in 2016 with a victory over Andy Ruiz, and has remained near the top of the division for nearly a decade

He lost his title to Anthony Joshua in 2018, but has had a career resurgence in the past 12 months, defeating Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang to earn himself another crack at world honours.

That comes in February, when he challenges Daniel Dubois for his IBF heavyweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the same card as Artur Beterbiev and Dmity Bivol‘s rematch for the undisputed light-heavyweight title.

While Parker may have shared the ring with Wilder, Zhang and Joshua, it’s another man that he deems to have been his toughest ever opponent, as he revealed to Carl Froch on his Froch On Fighting YouTube channel.

“Joe Joyce. It wasn’t a great night for me, it was tough.

“Leading into the fight I got real sick. Very bad. I shouldn’t have fought. Mentally I thought I would smash this guy. Then after one round I thought damn, it’s not going by well.

“He’s not the fastest and doesn’t move the quickest. [I lost because of] The pressure and I wasn’t healthy. It was tough.”

Wladimir Klitschko Needed Just Two Words When Asked If He Can Beat…..

By Admin January 1, 2025

Wladimir Klitschko Needed Just Two Words When Asked If He Can Beat Tyson Fury At 48 Years Old

Wladimir Klitschko continues to tease a return to the ring.

The former long-time world heavyweight champion hasn’t fought since losing to Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium back in April 2017.

Nearly eight years on from that fight, rumours continue to persist that he could be set to make a comeback as he looks to break the record of the oldest world heavyweight champion in history.

Boxing legend George Foreman currently holds that accolade, having lost held world honours at the age of 46 years and 169 days old.

Klitschko turns 49 in March, so would comfortably beat the record if he does pick up a world title again, but question marks remain over what condition he may be in.

One potential opponent for Klitschko could have been Tyson Fury, if he would have been victorious in his world heavyweight title rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in December.

Speaking ahead of the fight, Klitschko needed just two words when asked by Fight Hub TV if he still feels he is capable of beating the likes of Fury.

“Of course.”

Just 1 Word: Former Champion James Toney Sums Up Terence Crawford’s….

By Admin January 1, 2025

Just 1 Word: Former Champion James Toney Sums Up Terence Crawford’s Chances Of Beating Canelo In Just 1 Word

Can Terence Crawford jump up a further two divisions and beat Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez? Former three-weight world champion James Toney has given his take.

Though Terence Crawford only recently made his debut at super-welterweight, he now wants to pack on a further 14 pounds to challenge Canelo, who has been ruling the roost at super-middleweight for years.

Both men are four-division world champions and considered two of the best fighters in the sport. However, many feel that, even despite Crawford’s elite skillset, the ask is too much here given the size difference.

Toney – who is no stranger to weight jumps having won world titles at middle, super-middle and cruiser as well as challenging at heavyweight – first told AB Boxing News that he didn’t see any contenders in Crawford’s current division handing him his first loss.

Canelo Alvarez vs Crawford 2025: Terence Crawford and other possible….

By Admin January 1, 2025

Canelo Alvarez vs Crawford 2025: Terence Crawford and other possible opponents for May

Canelo Alvarez has established a tradition of having two fights a year: May and September, the latter on the weekend that celebrates Mexico’s Independence.

Since 2022, he has scheduled his fights in these two months and it is expected that he will do so again, so it is more intriguing who will be his next opponent.

Saul Alvarez could choose Terence Crawford as his next opponent

Due to the lack of interest in accepting the challenge of David Benavidez, the mandatory WBC 168-pound challenger, Terence Crawford (41-0) looks like a strong option for Saul Alvarez (62-2-2) and his first fight of the year.

Although it seems that the fight is more media than competitive, as Crawford fights at 154 pounds, the super welterweight, two categories below that of the Guadalajara native.

However, both Crawford and Sheikh Turki Alalshikh are trying to convince Alvarez to accept the fight, for which he was asking for $150 million.

More options for Canelo Alvarez

Given how unconvincing the fight against Terence Crawford could be in sporting terms and the evasiveness against Benavidez, today at 175 pounds, Saul Alvarez could have other interesting options to open 2025 in the ring.

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