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“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.

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.”

‘Owned slave’ – Jake Paul takes angry swipe at Canelo Alvarez as he releases….

By Admin February 8, 2025

‘Owned slave’ – Jake Paul takes angry swipe at Canelo Alvarez as he releases first statement since fight collapse

Jake Paul has torn into Canelo Alvarez for ‘ducking him’ after the Mexican superstar pulled the plug on their crossover clash.

It was reported last night that Canelo was finalising a deal to square off against YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul on May 3 in Las Vegas.

But in a stunning eleventh-hour U-turn, Canelo walked away from negotiations to sign a lucrative four-fight deal with Riyadh Season.

Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh took to social media on Thursday evening to announce the news, writing: “Don’t mess with the lion … 4 fights for Canelo with Riyadh Season …

“The Deal is done … A Lion doesn’t lose sleep over opinion of a sheep… Fear the lion not the jungle.”

Bruno Surace and Jermall Charlo are now the frontrunners to face the former pound-for-pound king in May while discussions over a September showdown with Terence Crawford have re-ignited.

Hardcore boxing fans will be rejoicing at the news but Paul is understandably furious.

“Breaking news: Canelo Alvarez ducked me Jake Paul and is now an owned slave with no regard for the pride of the Mexican people who support him on US soil,” he wrote on X.

Jake Paul’s Team Finally Release Statement On Canelo Alvarez….

By Admin February 7, 2025

Jake Paul’s Team Finally Release Statement On Canelo Alvarez Fight

Speculation continues to grow that Jake Paul has landed a fight with one of the sport’s biggest stars in Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez.

Paul is 11-1 in his professional campaign and has largely made his name in boxing by facing former UFC fighters, including Nate Diaz, Anderson Silva and Tyron Woodley. His sole loss came at the hands of Tommy Fury back in 2022

Last year, the 28-year-old American was involved in his most controversial bout to date, an eight-rounder against 58-year-old former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

Though the even was a huge success financially, and marked Netflix’s first high-profile foray into the sport, the main event was underwhelming and hard to watch for many fans who idolised ‘Iron’ Mike in his prime.

Still, Paul forges on as one of the most discussed men in boxing despite his modest experience. He has been adamant for years that he will land a fight against four-weight world champion Canelo, and recent reports suggest that just might have happened.

Initially revealed by Julian Julianus, the pair are apparently in talks to face off in May this year. Whilst the weight, broadcaster, fight details and more are yet to be uncovered, promoter Eddie Hearn today told various media outlets that he believes the fight is ‘done.’

Speaking to Boxing News, the British promoter – who has worked with both fighters in the past – said that an agreement may have been the reason behind Canelo’s mega fight with Terence Crawford being taken off the table.

Fans Demand Canelo Faces One Man Next As Terence Crawford Fight Is…..

By Admin February 7, 2025

Fans Demand Canelo Faces One Man Next As Terence Crawford Fight Is Now OFF

Terence Crawford was all set to move up two weight-classes to challenge unified super-middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo‘ Alvarez.

Though the fight has previously seemed unrealistic, the two pound-for-pound stars entered talks this year and looked to have made excellent process on the mega fight

However, the Ring Magazine, owned by Turki Alalshikh who was putting the fight deal together, has now reported in unequivocal terms that the fight is off.

While fans wait for the reason in talks breaking down for a fight that reportedly had both a date and venue, many took to social media to urge the Mexican to finally face David Benavidez

Benavidez – whose stock and pulling power has never been higher – has moved up to light-heavyweight after failing to secure his shot at Canelo when competing at super-middle. After winning his debut in the division via decision against Oleksandr Gvozdyk, earlier this month he came out on top of a stern test in the form of hard-hitting Cuban southpaw David Morrell.

Frank Warren says Tyson Fury would only return ‘because he’s a fighting….

By Admin February 7, 2025

Frank Warren says Tyson Fury would only return ‘because he’s a fighting man’ amid talk of Anthony Joshua bout

Will Tyson Fury return to the boxing ring after announcing his retirement from the sport? Fury’s promoter Frank Warren says he has “not even discussed” a comeback with the 36-year-old, despite hopes he would take on compatriot Anthony Joshua this year. Warren added that if Fury were to come out of retirement, it would not be driven by financial incentives.

Frank Warren says he is not trying to bring Tyson Fury out of retirement – but if it did happen it would be because Fury is a “fighting man”.

Fury, 36, made the shock announcement in January that he is stepping away from boxing, following back-to-back defeats to unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

There are some who wonder whether Fury may reverse his decision for a trilogy bout with Usyk or a long-awaited all-British clash with Anthony Joshua.

For now, though, Fury seemingly is not planning a return.

“I’m not trying to bring him back, I’ve not even discussed it with him,” Fury’s promoter Warren told TNT Sports ahead of Derek Chisora v Otto Wallin, live on TNT Sports and discovery+, on Saturday, February 8. “He’s retired and that’s it.

“If he ever decided [to return] – and that’s a big if – it would be his decision to make with his family, I would certainly not try to encourage him in doing that.

“He has been a magnificent servant for British boxing, one of the two best heavyweights of the 21st century, done it at every level, won world titles in other guys’ backyards against good quality fighters.

“He has done everything that has been asked of him, and he has had a hard career in some respects. Some self-inflicted, and when you look the first time around when he won the world title, the problems he had, the depths of despair, the boozing, messing about with stuff he shouldn’t have been messing about with.

“That in itself is a mountain to climb, and he did that and showed what he is all about, his courage, and with the support of his family he went on to win and regain the world title.”

Fury has made a retirement U-turn before in 2022 and a bout with Joshua had been talked about for several years.

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Chisora v Wallin will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 on Saturday, February 8, with coverage of the fight night starting at 18:30 UK time.

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My power gave Tyson Fury horror cut and 47 stitches – now I want to spoil…..

By Admin February 7, 2025

My power gave Tyson Fury horror cut and 47 stitches – now I want to spoil Derek Chisora’s retirement plan

Otto Wallin nearly pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the decade against Tyson Fury six years ago.

The Swedish giant was drafted in as a tune-up opponent for Tyson Fury – then an unbeaten heavyweight – in 2019 ahead of his much-anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder.

In his previous outing, Fury had made quick work of Tom Schwarz inside two rounds, and Wallin was expected to fall to the same fate.

But the tricky southpaw proved to be a much sterner test than most had anticipated.

In the third round, Wallin opened a deep gash above Fury’s right eye with a cuffing blow that painted the Brit’s chest red.

As the fight wore on, the cut got worse and worse while Wallin targeted the wound.

Wallin used every trick in the book, including rubbing his glove on Fury’s cut, to deepen the laceration.

But some brilliant work from Fury’s cutman Jorge Capetillo kept Fury in the fight.

There were tense moments in the sixth stanza when the doctor examined his eye, and there were genuine fears that a medical stoppage could end Fury’s undefeated record six years before Oleksandr Usyk would achieve that very feat.

Yet Fury held on for a unanimous decision win, although he later required 47 stitches and plastic surgery due to the damage inflicted.

Speaking to talkSPORT in 2022, Wallin said: “I gave [Fury] his toughest fight of his career.

“Wilder knocked him down a few times, but no one has been able to match his skills like I did

“I landed more punches than anybody has done on him. I landed more punches than Wilder in the first fight and [Wladimir] Klitschko together.

“So, that’s a big statement in itself and of course, I can beat him, I know that and I think he knows that too, that’s why he never mentions my name anymore.”

“He Won’t Fight Me” World Champion With 75% KO Ratio Says He’d Destroy…

By Admin February 6, 2025

“He Won’t Fight Me” World Champion With 75% KO Ratio Says He’d Destroy Terence Crawford’s Legacy: “He Won’t Fight Me”

Terence Crawford looks set to face Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, leaving behind the super-welterweight division after just one fight.

That bout, a points win over Israil Madrimov, came in October 2024 and made the American pound-for-pound star a four-weight world champion

Rather than stick around to unify the belts and perhaps become undisputed, something he has done in two of his four previous divisions, ‘Bud’ is slated to move up to super-middleweight for the Canelo mega fight.

If those plans fail for whatever reason, Bakhram Murtazaliev is waiting in the wings. The undefeated Russian won the vacant IBF Super-Welterweight World Title in April last year by stopping Jack Culcay in eleven rounds.

His first defence really put him on the map – a three-round destruction of Tim Tszyu. Speaking to Manouk Akopyan, the 32-year-old made it clear that he wanted to collect more belts.

“I would like to fight Crawford or [WBC Champion Sebastian] Fundora, maybe both.”

‘He doesn’t need to financially’ – Frank Warren reveals the only reason Tyson….

By Admin February 6, 2025

‘He doesn’t need to financially’ – Frank Warren reveals the only reason Tyson Fury would reverse retirement

Frank Warren insists Tyson Fury is ‘happy’ with life after boxing.

‘The Gypsy King’ left fans with their heads in their hands after retiring from the sport for a fourth time last month.

In doing so, he walked away from the long-awaited all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua while Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh was preparing an offer.

Several members of the boxing fraternity believe Fury has merely hung up his gloves as a means of driving up his purse for a lucrative clash against AJ.

However, Warren insists money wouldn’t be his primary motivation for returning to the ring.

“I’ve not bothered him and I’ve certainly not spoken to him about fighting again,” Fury’s promoter told the Ariel and Ade show on Tuesday.

“And if he does, that’s got to be his choice. He’s a very, very wealthy guy, he’s made a serious amount of money.

“He doesn’t need, financially, to fight. If he does fight, it’s because he’s got a fighting heart.

“Obviously he’ll get well paid if he does fight. But he’s got a fighting heart.”

Fury walked away from boxing after back-to-back losses at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk.

The Ukrainian slickster edged past Fury in a tight inaugural encounter via split decision in May 2024 before widening the margin to a unanimous decision victory in their December rematch.

Three weeks later, Fury took to social media to announce his retirement, and Warren isn’t expecting his client’s stance to change.

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