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“Ridiculous Fight” Trainer Gives Final Verdict On Canelo Alvarez vs….

By Admin April 7, 2025

“Ridiculous Fight” Trainer Gives Final Verdict On Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford

Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford potentially taking place later this year has started to look like a real possibility. They are two of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world at the moment, but Crawford need to move up from 154 lbs to the super middleweight division for the contest

Trainer Abel Sanchez thinks that the jump in weight will be too much for Crawford.

He expects ‘Bud’ to cleverly use his hand and feet in the earlier rounds. However, Sanchez thinks Canelo will eventually find his power shot, which will be too much to handle for Crawford and the fight won’t be competitive.

‘Wanna deck someone’ – Daniel Dubois calls out Anthony Joshua as he names…

By Admin April 7, 2025

‘Wanna deck someone’ – Daniel Dubois calls out Anthony Joshua as he names three-man fight shortlist

Daniel Dubois named Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk and Joseph Parker on a stacked three-man shortlist for his next fight.

Dubois, 27, flattened Joshua at Wembley Stadium last September in front of 96,00 fans to defend his IBF heavyweight title.

He was scheduled to meet Joseph Parker as the co-headline to Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol in February for his next fight, but withdrew from the bout after coming down with an illness.

Parker wound up defeating a sluggish Martin Bakole on the night, and the New Zealand boxer has since called for a fight with Ukraine’s unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

Usyk has been ordered by the WBO to make a mandatory defence of the belt against interim titlist Parker.

However, Usyk could go instead go into a fight with Dubois, as the IBF will grant an exemption to allow a four-belt unification bout come first.

“One of the big three. That’s what I’m after right now…I heard a lot of people saying that after the Parker thing, that I’m ducking people.

“But right now I just want to deck someone…Line them up for me. I want them.

“Stay tuned, guys. I’m coming back soon. I can’t wait to get back in there – firing on all cylinders…back with a vengeance. I can’t wait.”

The camps of both Usyk and Duboi can submit an exemption to the WBO for their fight to take priority over Parker’s shot.

However, Dubois’s promoter and founder of Queensberry Promotions Frank Warren insists nothing has been put forward from his side of things.

After Remy Ma called out Papoose and Claressa Shields for their relationship last…

By Admin April 6, 2025

After Remy Ma called out Papoose and Claressa Shields for their relationship last year, the athlete challenged her to a boxing match.

Claressa Shields found herself wrapped up in a great deal of drama last year when Remy Ma put her and Papoose on blast for their relationship. According to her, however, she doesn’t have any interest in beef. During a recent chat with her fans on Instagram Live, the athlete explained that she doesn’t feud with women over men, despite how it may look.

“I’ve never had beef with a girl over a boy or a man, it’s never happened to me,” she began. “I’m not one of them. I’ve never dealt with a man that was involved with another woman. I’ve never done that, I don’t have to … Every man I’ve ever been with has been 100% for me. The last time I got mad over a dude being with me and talking to another girl was when I was like 16. That was a long long time ago. I’m 30 years old.”

As expected, social media users have a lot to say about Shields’ claims, and they’re sounding off in The Neighborhood Talk‘s comments section. “You were just beefing with remy over HER husband 😂,” one commenter writes. “Does she know her boyfriend is married?” someone else also wonders. Others point out that when Remy called her and Papoose out for their relationship, she challenged the rapper to a boxing match.

During an appearance on Baby This Is Keke Palmer last month, however, she was asked when the fight would be going down. This prompted her to confirm that she was only joking, and had no real intentions of clashing with anybody. “Listen, I woke up that morning just as shocked as everybody. Like, what the hell? Oh, my God. What’s going on? I’m like, ‘I want to promote the movie. What is this?’” the professional boxer also recalled. “So, you know, they say all publicity is good publicity.”

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Fearing His ‘Expiration Date,’ America’s Favorite KO King Deontay Wilder Makes an…

By Admin April 6, 2025

Fearing His ‘Expiration Date,’ America’s Favorite KO King Deontay Wilder Makes an Announcement

If the UD loss to Joseph Parker raised serious doubts, the brutal KO at the hands of Zhilei Zhang left many wondering if Deontay Wilder‘s time at the top had come to an end. Once the most feared puncher in the heavyweight division, the Olympian’s downward trajectory has only steepened since his punishing trilogy with Tyson Fury. The Parker and Zhang fights didn’t just dent his record; they shook the very foundation of his legacy.

Talk of retirement became louder with each setback. But Wilder, ever the fighter, isn’t done just yet. On June 27, he’ll return to the ring against Tyrrell Anthony Herndon at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. It’s an opponent few would consider top-tier, leading many to believe this is a classic comeback tune-up, a warm-up before Wilder aims at bigger, more meaningful bouts. But what exactly is motivating his return? Wilder’s answer may surprise even his biggest skeptics.

Deontay Wilder breaks silence on setbacks and recovery

In a recent conversation with DAZN’s Ade Oladipo and Ariel Helwani, Wilder, speaking from a moving vehicle, opened up about the long road back. He explained that while the comeback was always part of the plan, it was delayed due to lingering injuries, especially to his shoulder, and a slew of personal issues. Wilder said he didn’t want to commit to a date until he was completely healed – not just physically, but mentally and emotionally, too. Oladipo acknowledged how refreshing it was to see Wilder in a better place, but he also posed a crucial question. With the heavyweight landscape looking drastically different from Wilder’s title-chasing years, what exactly is he after?

“Ariel asked you, why are you back? And you mentioned, you know, you want to unify, so you want to become a world champion again. The landscape has changed in boxing, right? The guys that you were chasing or wanting to fight are kind of on the back nine, if you like to use a golf reference,” Oladipo pointed out.

He gave a few examples. Following the devastating loss to Daniel Dubois last year, Anthony Joshua‘s future hangs in the balance. Tyson Fury has already announced his retirement. So, “is the aim Dubois, then is the aim Alexander Usyk, or who is the aim? Is there a fighter, or is it a belt regardless of a fighter?” asked Oladipo.

Time waits for no one: Wilder embraces the present

Wilder’s answer struck a chord. It was measured, philosophical, and grounded in realism. He wasn’t chasing ghosts or settling old scores. He simply wanted meaningful, legacy-defining fights. “I just want the best fights that’s possible you know,” he said. He acknowledged that the boxing landscape has changed. Fighters age, retire, or lose relevance. Did he indirectly comment on the uncertainty surrounding guys like Fury or AJ?

But then, turning philosophical, he emphasized how everything and anything under the sun is temporary. “I mean, we all have an expiration date, you know? All things have an expiration date and a time where that may present itself, and you know, so the same rules apply in boxing, you know,” he stressed.

So at this juncture, he doesn’t necessarily believe in any particular callout. He’s not here for one name. Wilder’s focus is on whoever holds the top position right now. It could be Usyk, Dubois, or someone else entirely. It’s about prestige and challenge, not revenge or chasing history.

For now, all eyes are on June 27. While most expect Wilder to breeze past Herndon, the real challenge will begin afterward. He has to rebuild his status in a division that’s moved on without him. Can he climb back to the summit? Can he secure a fight with today’s top names? Or will the next generation close the door before he gets another shot?

Wilder insists he’s still got it. The coming months will show whether that’s confidence or delusion. Either way, boxing fans will be watching closely.

What do you think? Can Deontay Wilder defy the odds and reclaim his former glory? Or has the clock already run out on ‘The Bronze Bomber’?

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Mike Vs Usyk: Evander Holyfield Delivers Honest Verdict On Prime Mike Tyson…

By Admin April 6, 2025

Mike Vs Usyk: Evander Holyfield Delivers Honest Verdict On Prime Mike Tyson vs Oleksandr Usyk

Mike Tyson vs. Oleksandr Usyk is a fantasy fight that many boxing fans have debated in recent years.

Mike Tyson was world heavyweight champion during the late 1980s and early 1990s, and after becoming the youngest world heavyweight champion ever, he defeated fighters such as Larry Holmes, Michael Spinks and Trevor Berbick on his way to becoming undisputed.

It is an achievement that Usyk also recently achieved, following up on his undisputed glory at cruiserweight back in 2018 by repeating the feat in the banner division last May to claim all four world heavyweight titles.

Another man that was undisputed at both cruiserweight and heavyweight was Evander Holyfield, and he has weighed in on how a potential prime Tyson vs. Usyk fight could go.

Speaking to Mail Sport Boxing, Holyfield claimed that a prime Tyson would have beaten some of the best heavyweights in boxing history, including George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Tyson Fury, Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali Klitschko, Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder.

However, when it came to predicting a winner between ‘Iron Mike’ and Usyk though, Holyfield admitted he couldn’t split them.

Former Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua Offered Quick Route Back To….

By Admin April 6, 2025

Former Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua Offered Quick Route Back To Heavyweight World Title In Next Fight

Anthony Joshua could be set for a lifeline in his quest to once again become world champion.

Anthony Joshua was last in action in September when he suffered a devastating fifth round knockout defeat to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois.

It denied ‘AJ’ the chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion, and seemingly left him on the sidelines in the title picture.

That could now be about to change, after a top heavyweight contender revealed he would be willing to face Joshua next, in a fight where the winner would most likely challenge for world honours next.

The man in question is Joseph Parker, the former WBO heavyweight champion who took on Joshua back in March 2018.

‘Hard road’ – Floyd Mayweather names toughest opponent he boxed during Hall…

By Admin April 4, 2025

‘Hard road’ – Floyd Mayweather names toughest opponent he boxed during Hall of Fame career

Floyd Mayweather fought several great fighters during his illustrious career, but ‘TBE’ insists nobody gave him a tougher time than Miguel Cotto.

The pair met at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas back in 2012 for Cotto’s WBA super welterweight title.

Mayweather had initially been in negotiations to face Manny Pacquiao earlier in the year but those discussions collapsed when both parties were unable to agree on how the purse should be split.

Instead, a deal was struck with Cotto, who had rebounded from a last-gasp stoppage loss to Pacquiao three years prior to snatch the WBA belt from Yuri Foreman.

Mayweather was making his second appearance at 154lbs after previously beating Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC’s version of the super welterweight crown in 2007.

Cotto made good use of his larger frame by forcing Mayweather onto his heels and roughing him up on the inside.

However, the American was able use Cotto’s aggression against him with effective catches and counters.

In the end, Mayweather got his hand raised via unanimous decision with scorecards of 117–111, 117–111, and 118–110 in his favour.

The final punch stats showed that Mayweather had outlanded Cotto by 179 punches to 105.

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Surely “It’s Only A Matter Of Time” It Certain Deontay Wilder Will Face One…

By Admin April 4, 2025

Surely “It’s Only A Matter Of Time” It Certain Deontay Wilder Will Face One Man Before Retiring

Deontay Wilder still has one fight in particular in his mind before hanging up the gloves.

Deontay Wilder has endured a tough time as of late, having once been the long-reigning WBC heavyweight champion who made 10 defences of the belt and stopped every man that was put in front of him

That was until he came up against Tyson Fury, with the two men taking part in a memorable trilogy bout. The first contest ended in a controversial draw, before Fury won the second and third fights by stoppage to rid Wilder of his belt.

‘The Bronze Bomber’ returned with a straightforward first round knockout win over Robert Helenius, but since then he has suffered a points defeat to Joseph Parker, and most recently a stoppage loss to Zhilei Zhang last June, leaving his career in tatters.

He will attempt to get things back on track when he is set to return to action in this summer, going up against Tyrrell Herndon in Kansas, but Wilder is already eyeing up another fighter.

The American has been linked with Anthony Joshua for a number of years, while the likes of Fabio Wardley and Dillian Whyte have also called out Wilder for a fight.

It is another man that ‘The Bronze Bomber’ wants to take on though, telling DAZN Boxing that he is certain he will meet MMA star Francis Ngannou.

June 27 is The Battle Time As Deontay Wilder confirms Francis Ngannou fight…

By Admin April 3, 2025

June 27 is The Battle Time As Deontay Wilder confirms Francis Ngannou fight is ‘being discussed’

Deontay Wilder is returning to boxing and still has his sights set on a fight against Francis Ngannou.

As he looks to return to boxing, Deontay Wilder revealed that a fight with Francis Ngannou is still in the works.

After suffering his fourth defeat in his last five outings, many feared that ‘The Bronze Bomber’s time in the sport had come to an unfortunate end. But now, 10 months after his most recent appearance in the ring, the 39-year-old has announced a comeback.

On June 27, Deontay Wilder will be welcomed back to the sport by Tyrrell Herndon. Many expect Wilder to blaze through journeyman Herndon, who boasts a record of 24-5 and rides a three-fight win streak.

Despite having an opponent in front of him, Wilder is still looking ahead to potential fights against higher-level athletes. One name that continues to be linked with the Alabama native is former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou.

“I don’t know how much I can say, but I’m going to say on this part, me and Francis, that fight’s always been, it still comes up,” Wilder said.

“It came up two more times, you know what I mean, not too long ago to be exact… We’re just trying to figure out how they want the segment to go with me and Ngannou.”

Shakur Stevenson Disagrees With Terence Crawford Over Errol Spence Jr’s Hall…

By Admin April 3, 2025

Shakur Stevenson Disagrees With Terence Crawford Over Errol Spence Jr’s Hall of Fame Case

Terence Crawford recently made a surprising comment about former opponent Errol Spence Jr’s Hall of Fame status, saying that Spence doesn’t have a Hall of Fame worthy resume.

Spence’s last fight was against Crawford in July 2023 where he suffered a ninth round TKO loss in a one-sided contest. It was the only loss of Spence’s career, who has a 28-1-0 record with 22 career knockouts.

Spence holds notable wins against Danny Garcia, Shawn Porter, Lamont Peterson, Kell Brook, Chris Algieri, and more. Crawford, however, doesn’t think it’s too impressive and Shakur Stevenson begs to differ.

Speaking to The Best Women’s Boxing Show Period, Stevenson said:

I disagree. I feel as though Errol had a great career. If it wasn’t for Bud, he would’ve been undisputed. He went out and got every belt one by one by one. I think he’s a Hall of Famer.

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