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Floyd Mayweather is offering a dream opportunity by running a competition to watch him fight, so what are the key details and how can you enter ahead of his bout against John Gotti III on August 23?

The pair will step into the ring for a second time after a post-fight punch-up when Gotti felt the referee had prematurely stopped the bout after Mayweather controlled proceedings, so they’re going to do it all over again and this time it’s personal.

READ MORE:Terence Crawford Eyeing Canelo Alvarez Fight Exposes Floyd Mayweather’s Failure to Be All-Time Great, Explains Boxing Commentator

They will face off at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City on August 23 and Floyd Money Mayweather is spending some of his earnings to bring two fans there to watch him aim for his latest win after officially retiring in 2017.

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“Two people will win an all-inclusive trip to Mexico for my next exhibition,” Mayweather posted to Instagram.com, announcing the competition to watch the legend live, although more details will be confirmed soon.

Tickets are now officially on sale for the August 23 event and that means the 47-year-old is now firmly committed to his training camp and is working closely with Crystal Thomas, his trainer, showing he has no intention of taking things lightly.

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“As you guys know I’ve been working for a while,” Mayweather said on Instagram whilst being filmed.”I’ve been working for like thirty minutes or forty minutes. I don’t know the exact time.

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“My trainer, I chose her for a reason. She works extremely hard. Anytime you call, she shows up.”

Who is John Gotti III?

UPDATE:Oscar De La Hoya Names The One Fighter Who Would Have ‘Easily’ Beaten Prime Floyd Mayweather

Gotti III is a professional mixed martial artist and boxer from Oyster Bay, New York as the grandson of the notorious mob boss John Gotti, who led the Gambino crime family, involving illegal gambling, loan sharking, labor racketeering and murder.

Aiming to carve out his own legacy separate from his family’s criminal past, Gotti III has made a name for himself in combat sports, boasting an undefeated record in MMA before transitioning to professional boxing. His career in fighting is marked by his aggressive style and strong performances.

 

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Tiger Woods watched his son, Charlie, shoot a 10-over 80 on Tuesday and miss the cut at 22 over through two rounds at the U.S. Junior Amateur.

The 15-year-old Woods, who earned a spot in the 264-player field last month, finished near the bottom of the pack.

READ MORE:Charlie Woods struggles in U.S. Junior Amateur debut but still puts on show

The top 64 players advance to match play, which begins Wednesday. The 36-hole championship match is Saturday.

Woods did fare better on the Oakland Hills South Course, which Ben Hogan dubbed “The Monster,” than he did with an opening 12-over 82 on the North Course.

WATCH: Charlie Woods makes a near-perfect shot at the US Junior Amateur  practice

Woods got off to a solid start on Day 2, handling the challenge of teeing off in front of about 500 people standing between him and steel girders that will be part of a new clubhouse.

His game, and the clubhouse, are under construction.

Woods was 1 over through four holes when a storm stopped play for more than an hour.

When play resumed, he closed the front nine by playing five holes in 8 over, including a triple bogey on the par-4 18th, where he had two pitches land on an elevated green only to roll back down the hill. He finally got his fifth shot to stay on the green.

The junior amateur usually draws a few hundred fans toward the end of the six-day tournament, but Charlie and his famous father attracted a relatively large crowd.

RELATED:Tiger Woods watches 15-year-old son Charlie shoot a 12-over 82 in US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills

Tiger was surrounded by more people, including police officers, protecting him than were following most of the other groups on the course.

He had his own gallery, which included fans taking photos of themselves with one of golf’s all-time greats in the background.

Hundreds of people walked behind Charlie on the fairway, and completely circled the 10th green, his first hole of the day.

Charlie Woods fails to advance in pre-qualifier for PGA Tour event | Reuters

Charlie, who will soon start his sophomore year of high school in Florida, played his way into the tournament with many of world’s top juniors by shooting a 1-under 71 to win his qualifier.

Tiger, who was 14 when he qualified for his first U.S. Junior, became the only player to win the tournament three times in a row in the early 1990s.

UPDATE:The Open: Tiger Woods nearing another major missed cut after opening-round 79 at Royal Troon

He joined his son in suburban Detroit this week after matching his highest 36-hole score as a professional at the British Open, missing the cut for the third straight time in a major.

Tiger wore shorts, exposing his legs that were battered in a car crash three years ago, and was mostly expressionless whether his son hit an excellent or poor shot.

 

Serena Williams, the iconic retired tennis champion, has recently found herself at the center of a heated debate regarding her appearance. As she shares clips from her “Hot Ones” interview on Instagram, fans and critics alike are questioning whether she has altered her looks with cosmetic procedures.

READ MORE:Coco Gauff looks up to friend and mentor Serena Williams before Olympics debut

Debate over cosmetic enhancements

In the viral clip, Williams discusses the origins of her famous on-court grunts, but the focus quickly shifted to her appearance. Such remarks have reignited discussions about possible cosmetic enhancements, including lip fillers and Botox.

Serena Williams turns glamorous in a blue velvet dress from the upcoming  collection of her fashion brand – FirstSportz

Despite the criticism, many fans have come to Williams’ defense. Some pointed out that the makeup applied may have exaggerated her features rather than indicating any surgical enhancements.

Misogynoir and body image

The backlash against Williams has also been framed within the context of misogynoir. One critic commented on how people managed to turn a video about tennis into a botox witch-hunt. This highlights the ongoing struggle many women, particularly women of color, face regarding societal beauty standards.

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Accusations of skin bleaching

In addition to the cosmetic surgery rumors, Williams has faced accusations of skin bleaching. Williams has been scrutinized for her complexion for years, with a 2021 Instagram post sparking significant controversy when her skin appeared several shades lighter than usual.

Serena Williams Says She Will Retire From Tennis Sometime After U.S. Open -  The New York Times

As the conversation around Serena Williams’ appearance continues, it raises important questions about beauty standards and the pressures faced by public figures. While some may criticize her choices, many fans stand firmly in her corner, advocating for acceptance and understanding in a world that often harshly judges women’s appearance.

UPDATE:‘I Swear She Used to be Black’: Serena Williams’ Unrecognizable Look Sparks a Storm of Attacks Following Latest Video Drop

Serena Williams remains a powerful figure in sports and beyond, and her journey reflects the complexities of beauty, identity and self-expression.

Paris Olympics 2024: Coco Gauff is set to make her debut in the showpiece event and has taken inspiration from the legendary Serena Williams, who has four Olympic gold medals to her name.

Coco Gauff said that she has looked up to the legendary Serena Williams before stepping out for the Paris Olympics. The World No.2 will be one of the top contenders to win a gold medal in the upcoming quadrennial event. Back in 2019, Gauff, at the age of 15, grabbed eyeballs after she defeated Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon.

However, the 2023 US Open-winner never locked horns with Serena, which remains her ‘only regret’. However, Gauff said that she relishes her relationship with the American legend, who she deems as her ‘friend and mentor’.

Wimbledon: Serena Williams inspired Coco Gauff to play tennis

“You’ve been lucky enough that your on-court relationships have turned into off-court friendships. One of those notable friendships is with your idol, Serena Williams. Serena was once just a stranger printed on a poster hanging in your room, and now you still can’t believe she’s a friend and mentor,” Gauff wrote in a letter on the NBC Olympics website.

Having won 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Serena is one of the greats of the game. Serena also has four Olympic medals to her name. Gauff was in awe of the way Serena conducted herself and made a reputation of a champion.

“Her profound impact on tennis, what it means to be a champion and to break barriers, is a legacy you hope to uphold and carry with you into your first Olympic Games,” she wrote.

I Don't Like Being Compared to Serena or Venus" - Coco Gauff -  EssentiallySports

Gauff is one of the six members of USA’s tennis team, along with Jessica Pegula, Danielle Collins, Emma Navarro, Desirae Krawczyk and Emma Navarro. Apart from taking part in singles, Gauff will also play doubles with Pegula.

“The excitement is overwhelming. You can’t wait to travel with your teammates, to take on the Olympic tennis tournament and hopefully increase the United States’ medal count that you continually check each Olympics,” Gauff added.

One wouldn’t have to look any further than her nickname — the “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman of All Time) — to know where Claressa Shields believes she belongs in women’s boxing history.

But as the buildup continues toward Shields challenging WBC heavyweight world champion Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse this weekend, live on DAZN, the 29-year-old also believes that she’s sharing the spotlight at the top.

During an exclusive interview with DAZN News, Shields named her Mount Rushmore of current great women’s boxers, building stellar company around her.

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“Right now, if there’s a Mount Rushmore of women’s boxers, I would say it’s myself, Katie Taylor, Amanda Serrano and maybe Mikaela Mayer,” Shields offered.

“You can even add Savannah Marshall,” she tacked on.

Despite each of the aforementioned boxers having held multiple world titles, Shields also believes that herself, Taylor, Serrano and Mayer stand out for their respective energized fan followings. As does Marshall.

“They have their own fan base, fans come out to see them,” Shields said, “and we all kind of get behind each other and support each other here and there.”

As Shields told DAZN News in relation to her own T-Rex Promotions, women’s boxing “doesn’t just need to be one name and one face.”

Shakur Stevenson has been trying to get bigger fights in the lightweight division for the past few years. However, it has not gone his way, and he has become one of the most ignored fighters in boxing. But, one legendary boxer believes Stevenson is headed in the right direction for greater success. Two-division undisputed champion Terence Crawford has prepared a plan to help Stevenson get to the top of the lightweight division.

READ MORE:Terence Crawford Eyeing Canelo Alvarez Fight Exposes Floyd Mayweather’s Failure to Be All-Time Great, Explains Boxing Commentator

Stevenson extended his unbeaten record to 22-0 earlier this month against German boxer Artem Harutyunyan. Despite Stevenson’s victory, fans deemed it as a boring fight. Additionally, it was his last fight with Bob Arum’s Top Rank, and he has not signed another promoter yet. But the news of him being a free agent has created a buzz online.

Terence Crawford Makes It Clear What Shakur Stevenson Must Do To Land Gervonta Davis Fight - Seconds Out

Terence Crawford backs Shakur Stevenson’s choices 

Fans have criticized Stevenson for being a boring combatant. He uses a fairly defensive style of play. However, ‘Bud’ prefers that the young boxer continue doing what he is doing and make no changes to his style. During his conversation with sports journalist Ariel Helwani, Crawford stated, “I would like to see Shakur Stevenson do exactly what he’s doing now. Keeping his name out there in the media, people are talking about him. Ultimately, I wanna see him fight the best in the division.”

Additionally, Crawford added, “I wanna see him unify the division and shut these guys up who are saying, ‘he’s not this great fighter they think he is’. I wanna see those guys get in the ring with him.”

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Stevenson has been waiting for a long time to take on top boxers such as Devin HaneyRyan Garcia, and Gervonta Davis. But to no avail.

However, he feels these boxers will eventually have to fight him for the title given that he currently holds the WBC lightweight belt. Moreover, another sports icon shares the same thoughts as ‘Bud’.

Joe Cordina says “it’s mad” that people don’t acknowledge Shakur Stevenson’s talent

Shakur Stevenson recalls sparring with Terence Crawford

Joe Cordina, a former two-time super featherweight champion, admired Stevenson’s boxing abilities. The Welsh boxer was a rival to Stevenson before, but he still admires the latter’s talent. While talking to BoxingScene, Cordina said, “It’s mad, because I see loads of people giving him stick. But if you love the art of boxing, you can’t knock it. How can you knock that? He hits and doesn’t get hit. He’s smart.”

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The 32-year-old further mentioned that Stevenson is among the best defensive fighters today. Cordina stated that he genuinely doesn’t understand why the Newark native is getting so much hate. He explained, “It’s people that just don’t see the art of boxing. All they want to see is knockouts.”

This discussion will only come to a head when ‘Sugar’ steps into the ring with top-notch fighters. What do you think about it in the interim? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. remains one of boxing’s all-time greats. No questions whatsoever. However, for many fans and critics, there seems to be a slight gap—a void that prevents the undefeated former champion from taking that special space among the sport’s few other greats. So what is that void the Grand Rapids-born boxing legend could never fill if it indeed exists? Perhaps fans and critics could pay attention to what a new generation icon intends to accomplish.

READ MORE:GOING FOR GLORY I’m Team USA’s Olympic boxing hopeful – I want to show Floyd Mayweather how it’s done after following in his footsteps

At this stage, it might be easy to deem it a mere hypothesis. But it sounds too good for an assumption. After conquering the 147 pounds, Terence Crawford has now set his sights on the 154-pound division. Why? There was no shortage of competition back home? Jaron Ennis has been calling him out for some time. But to many fans, the move spells a different meaning. Two weight classes above reside the reigning super middleweight supremo, Canelo Alvarez. From a three-weight deficit, next Saturday, Crawford will bring it down to a two-weight deficit. Is anyone in the 160-pound watching?

Floyd Mayweather introduces elite Terence Crawford title matchup - Dexerto

Yet, a popular boxing commentator feels this precise action of ‘Bud’ Crawford will eventually push him to that hallowed hall where the sports’ exceptionally glorious stars reside. Mayweather Jr. might have missed the signs.

The legacy debate: Terence Crawford versus Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Calling it a ‘missed opportunity,’ @ShowBizzTheAdult felt that Floyd Mayweather Jr. should have tried to get a fight against Gennady Golovkin. But on the other hand, you have Terence Crawford, who started his career at 135 pounds. However, his ambitions knocked at the doors of the 168 pounds, Canelo Alvarez’s home ground.

It’s kind of the same thing, except for Floyd fought a few times at 154,” said the boxing commentator. However, he clarified the objective here is not to detect a fault with Floyd Mayweather Jr. for not chasing the Tripler G fight. As he understood the former world champion staying around the weight classes where he fought, “I’m just saying that upper echelon,” he stressed. That’s why he always considered the great ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard a notch above Mayweather Jr.

The primary reason remains ‘the crazy, the insane part of it.’ He concluded, “What Terence Crawford is talking about doing, he ain’t saying let me meet Canelo at a catchweight. Canelo’s undisputed there; let me go get it.

The comments section is already filled with views, falling on either side of the fence. One user said, “That’s why Duran is respected. Went from 126 to 160.” But then another disagrees with @ShowBizzTheAdult’s argument.

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Different Times, Different Challenges

According to them, the primary reason behind ‘Bud’ Crawford going after Canelo Alvarez remains legacy and big payday. If it’s about going up divisions and fighting, why he does not pick David Benavidez or David Morrell remains a question. The primary reason Floyd Mayweather Jr. never took such a move could be that he might feel that he isn’t going to gain anything in any way fighting Golovkin in the middleweight or super middleweight.

Terence Crawford Responds To Mayweather Fight Talk: "We've Gone To A New  Level"

Both Mayweather Jr. and Crawford belong to different eras. The former had already made a name for himself from his Olympic days and followed it with professional success, winning one championship after another. The second decade of his career found him going after some of the biggest names, such as Manny PacquiaoOscar De La HoyaRicky Hatton, and, of course, a young Canelo Alvarez.

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Despite his boxing skills, Terence Crawford’s popularity was unfortunately restricted to boxing diehards. With his excellent amateur run and outstanding professional fights aside, he received global recognition with the Errol Spence Jr. fight. More so, he will turn 37 this September. So considering that he might have a few years of boxing left before his eventual retirement, a mega fight with another face of boxing makes for a convincing argument.

Both boxers have earned their greatness in their own rights. To juxtapose one’s presumed lapse over the other might be something many fans may not agree with.

What’s your take on the boxing commentator’s argument? Should Mayweather Jr. have gone ahead and taken that risk?

Biles expresses her love and gratitude for her hubby while preparing for a triumphant return to the Olympics stage

Simone Biles is proving once again that love knows no bounds-not even time zones or Olympic preparations. The gymnastics icon didn’t let the time difference deter her from celebrating her husband Jonathan Owens‘ 29th birthday, crafting a heartfelt social media tribute to the NFL player from the bustling Olympic Village in Paris.

“Happy happy birthday to my husband, best friend, confidant and party goer ,” the 27-year-old gymnastics powerhouse gushed on Instagram. “Thanks for being the calm to my storm! I love you with all my heart and I can’t wait to see what this year brings! Let’s do it big baby

Simone Biles celebrates first wedding anniversary with husband after  revealing she 'broke down' over viral comments | HELLO!

The touching message comes as Biles is settling into her digs in Paris, gearing up for what promises to be a spectacular showing at her third Olympics. Despite the miles and the madness of Olympic prep, Biles’ love for Owens shines through, a beacon of steadiness in her whirlwind world.

Wish I was there to celebrate you, but I’ll see you soon!!!” she added, complete with a signature “XO.

Jonathan Owens will be supporting Biles at the Olympics thanks to the Bears

And see him soon she will. In a move that’s sure to win them some serious brownie points, the Chicago Bears have given Owens the green light to jet off to France to support his wife, despite the hectic grind of training camp. Owens, who secured a two-year deal with the Bears earlier this year, isn’t just any NFL safety-he’s a rock for one of the world’s most celebrated athletes.

Simone Biles Slays in Peach Outfit While Showing Cute Height Difference  with NFL Star BF Jonathan Owens

Biles, who tied the knot with Owens in April 2023, is clearly grateful for the Bears’ understanding and her husband’s unwavering support. This Olympic run is a redemption arc for Biles, who famously withdrew from the 2020 games due to the twisties, a mental block that sent shockwaves through the sports world. Now, with four gold medals already under her belt, Biles is back with a vengeance, eyeing that fifth gold with the tenacity of a true champion.

As she takes to the mats in Paris, you can bet Jonathan Owens will be cheering her on from the stands, his heart as full as the stadium around him. And in those electric moments, amid the cheers and the flashes of cameras, the love story of Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens will continue to unfold-one leap, one twist, one heartfelt message at a time.

 

Playing golf in a fishbowl isn’t easy.

Ask Tiger Woods.

“You get so much attention,” he once said. “It’s really hard.”

Woods was 15 when he shared that insight. The year was 1991, and he was an ascendant junior talent the likes of which the game had rarely, if ever, seen. At 2, he already had appeared on national TV with Bob Hope. At 3, he had broken 50 for nine holes, and, at 8, he’d broken 70 for 18. At 15, Tiger won his record sixth Junior World Golf Championship, carding a final-round 69 at fire-breathing Torrey Pines South. In the wake of that victory, Dana Haddad wrote in the Los Angeles Times, “Don’t let his big eyes, bony arms and knobby knees fool you. Eldrick ‘Tiger’ Woods of Cypress, just a babe at 15, is the man-child of golf.”

READ MORE:Tiger Woods watches 15-year-old son Charlie shoot a 12-over 82 in US Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills

You know what came next: the three U.S. Junior Amateur titles followed by three U.S. Amateur victories. The 82 PGA Tour wins, including 15 majors. Not included in that stat line is another number of great importance to Woods: 2, as in the number of children he has had — a daughter, Sam, who is now 17, and a son, Charlie, 15.

Tiger, Charlie Woods upstaged by Langer duo at PNC Championship - Los  Angeles Times

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. — BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — Charlie Woods, the 15-year-old son of Tiger Woods, covered his face with his cap after shaking hands with his playing partners on the 18th green at the Oakland Hills North Course.

Woods shot a 12-over 82 on Monday in the U.S. Junior Amateur, a tournament he played his way into.

“He still qualified,” Tiger Woods said to his son’s caddie after the rough round.

“That’s what I keep telling him,” caddie Luke Wise said.

READ MORE:Phil Mickelson refuses to sit and chat with Tiger Woods after comment at The Open

Woods earned a spot in the field of top juniors from around the world when he shot a 1-under 71 to win his qualifier last month in Coral Springs, Florida.

He will have to have quite a turnaround Tuesday on the Oakland Hills South Course, which Ben Hogan called “The Monster,” to be among the low 64 scorers from a field of 264 players from 40 states and 35 countries.

Tiger Woods debuts new clothing brand on course after Nike split - Mirror  Online

Charlie Woods is the only one in the world who knows what it’s like to be the son of Tiger Woods, and now he’s fully aware of what it’s like to compete with all eyes on him.

At an event that usually draws a few hundred people for the championship match, about 100 were waiting on the first tee to see Charlie play while his dad watched, and at least that many spectators followed them for hours.

Oakland Hills had six members assigned to assist with crowd control. That wasn’t enough, and 10 more men were dispatched to hold ropes to give the players — and Tiger — some space.

After Charlie hit his tee shot on the seventh hole and left behind his tee, adorned with a palm tree, a fan took it out of the ground to keep as a memento.

“I feel like he’s feeling pressure,” said 35-year-old John Pinch of Warren, Michigan. “If his dad could talk to him, he would probably try to get him to settle down.

“You can tell he’s really down on himself.”

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Charlie was frustrated and let it show, slamming and swinging clubs into the ground after errant shots and shaking his head from side to side.

His father was relatively helpless because rules prevent parents from coaching their children during the tournament.

After a brief exchange prior to the round on the practice green, Tiger didn’t say a word to his son and didn’t appear to even make eye contact as he watched from afar while surrounded by police officers — at least one of whom snapped photos — and security personnel.

Without a doubt, Tiger wished his son could hear him on the 181-yard, par-3 fourth.

A rules official gave Charlie relief because his ball landed on a metal cap on the right side of the green.

“He gets a club length,” Tiger said, standing out of earshot of his son.

Tiger wanted his son to place his ball to the left, but Charlie elected to take relief to the right.

“No, no, no,” Tiger muttered to himself. “Go the other way.”

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Charlie ended up with his first of five double bogeys at No. 4 to go with four bogeys and two birdies — on both of the par 5s.

He was wild off the tee — often missing to the right — came up short on a series of flop shots out of thick rough and sailed some approaches over greens.

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Tiger was 14 when he qualified for his first U.S. Junior and reached the semifinals. He won his first U.S. Junior a year later and went on to become the only player to win the tournament three times in a row.

Tiger traveled to suburban Detroit from Scotland after matching his highest 36-hole score as a professional at the British Open, missing the cut for the third straight time in a major.

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