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Oleksandr Usyk would welcome a potential trilogy fight with Anthony Joshua

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Oleksandr Usyk has expressed his willingness to face Anthony Joshua for a third time, following his upcoming rematch with Tyson Fury in December.

The Ukrainian boxing star, who sat down with Mail Sport in Poland earlier this month, reflected on his recent victory over Fury and discussed potential future bouts.

Usyk secured a split-decision win over Fury on May 18, with judges scoring the fight 115-112 Usyk, 114-113 Fury, and 114-113 Usyk, making him the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999.

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Fury, now with a professional record of 34-1-1, will seek redemption in their highly anticipated rematch on December 21. However, Usyk remains confident in his ability to secure another victory over the Gypsy King.

When asked about his plans following the Fury rematch, Usyk revealed to Mail Sport that he would consider a trilogy fight with Anthony Joshua.

He acknowledged the significant role Joshua played in elevating his profile.

“I don’t particularly want any rematches, but when we beat Tyson Fury for the second time and when Anthony Joshua beats Daniel Dubois, of course they will want to do a third fight,” Usyk declared.

“From my point of view, I have no right to deny Anthony a third fight because he gave me two incredible fights.

“Anthony helped me become even more famous in the world. Anthony did it. And if it happens with God’s help, then I am ready for a third fight with Anthony.”

Usyk vs. Joshua Fights: Career-defining rivalry

The first two encounters between Usyk and Joshua were pivotal moments in both fighters’ careers. The initial bout took place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, where Joshua defended his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles against the former undisputed cruiserweight champion.

Usyk, who had moved up to heavyweight, was considered a dangerous but manageable opponent for Joshua, who had the advantages of size and power.

Frank Warren tells Anthony Joshua to let Tyson Fury fight Oleksandr Usyk next | The Independent

From the opening bell, Usyk’s superior footwork, speed, and technical prowess were evident. Utilizing his southpaw stance effectively, Usyk outmaneuvered Joshua throughout the fight, landing clean shots and disrupting the British heavyweight’s rhythm.

As the fight progressed, it became clear that Usyk was in control, ultimately earning a unanimous decision victory and handing Joshua his second career defeat.

The rematch in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw a more determined Joshua, who adopted a more aggressive approach, focusing on body shots and trying to close the distance. The fight was more competitive, with Joshua finding success in the middle rounds.

However, Usyk’s adaptability and resilience allowed him to regain control in the later rounds, particularly with a strong finish. The final decision was again in Usyk’s favor, this time by split decision, leaving Joshua unable to reclaim his belts despite a spirited effort.

 

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David Avanesyan Fought Both Terence Crawford And Jaron Ennis And Has No Doubt Who Hits Harder

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David Avanesyan is only one man who has been in the ring with both Terence Crawford and Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.

Crawford became the undisputed welterweight champion when he defeated Errol Spence Jr in a career defining victory last year

Since then ‘Bud’ has moved up one weight division and created more history by defeating WBA title holder Israil Madrimov to become a four-weight world champion.

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The man filling the void at 147 after both Crawford and Spence moved up is the Philadelphia native, ‘Boots’ Ennis.

The undefeated 27-year-old boasts an impressive record of 29 knockouts from his 32 wins and is seen by many as the biggest threat to Crawford at either welterweight or super-welterweight.

Former WBA regular champion at 147lb Avanesyan fought Ennis in his last outing and previously faced Crawford two years ago. Ennis stopped the Russian in the fifth round, one earlier than Crawford managed.

Speaking to Boxing Scene, Avanesyan’s trainer Carl Greaves believes Ennis to be the busier fighter.

“Boots Ennis is the more busy, more active fighter in my opinion. He’s a bit younger and a bit fresher. On the other hand, Crawford is very, very patient. His timing is very good and he plans just the right attacks at just the right times whereas Ennis was more busy.”

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However, he revealed that his man had told him Crawford was the harder hitter between the two.

“I think that Crawford is a heavier handed fighter.

I was talking to David and he said that Crawford hits harder but that ‘Boots’ Ennis was a bit sharper and busier.”

Crawford’s eleven fight knockout streak was halted by Madrimov last weekend, opening up questions as to whether his power translates to the higher weight class.

 

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Floyd Mayweather Invites Fans to a Meet and Greet Weeks Before Exhibition: Date, Time, Venue, and Other Details

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If you are a die-hard Floyd Mayweather Jr. fan, then he has thrown a perfect jab for you. Amid the training camp for his coming exhibition fight against John Gotti III, the American boxer is taking some time off his tight schedule and has invited fans to a meet-and-greet event. So, where do you need to be and at what time?

Mayweather Jr., 47, is ready to finish what he and Gotti III started inside the squared circle on August 24 at the CDMX Arena in Mexico City. The fight, which ended in melee and chaos, deserved a second edition to settle things.

Floyd Mayweather charging $1,500 for online meet-and-greets amid claims boxing legend is running out of money – The Sun | The Sun

The fans not only have to live in nostalgia and witness ‘Money’ turn back the clock, but also to see an end to a brewing rivalry. That’s not it. A meet-and-greet event along with a chance to win signed bottles of Good Money Whisky and Le Bon Argent Champagne sweetens the deal.

Mayweather Jr., at 50-0, turned to his Instagram handle and posted the details of the event. The caption read, “Come join me and The Money Team at Costco Wholesale in Lakewood, Ca this weekend. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to get your bottle of @goodmoneywhisky and @lebonargent Champagne signed.”

The post also mentioned the time of the event, which is scheduled from 2 PM to 4 PM. Mayweather Jr. shared the post to his story also, again stressing the details of the event, which read, “Saturday, August 10th, Lakewood, Ca” and the venue being ‘Costco Wholesale’. This might turn out to be the last such event for a couple of weeks before the Michigan native faces Gotti III in the ring. It seems his opponent is eyeing payback.

Before the referee jumped in and called off the fight, Gotti III was trailing on the scorecards and facing the brunt of Mayweather Jr.’s punches. But he will come prepared this time and has promised to be aggressive in his approach. He told GIVEMESPORTS.COM, “We’re gonna bring the heat this fight.

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I’m coming for an absolute war, I trained very hard, and the mentality is different. I’m treating it as an absolute war. That first fight I didn’t, it’s my fault. But like I said, the mental part is different for this fight, so we’re gonna be ready.”

It remains to be seen how much Gotti III improved his boxing skills and whether he can withstand the onslaught of Mayweather Jr. Fans won’t have to wait long to witness that. Are you excited about Mayweather Jr.’s invitation to the fans? Who do you believe will win the fight between him and John Gotti III? Let us know in the comments below.

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Floyd Mayweather’s Net Worth Questioned By Eddie Hearn

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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has recently voiced doubts about the true extent of Floyd Mayweather’s wealth, despite the retired boxer’s claims of financial supremacy. Known as the most financially successful fighter in boxing history, Mayweather, now 47, retired with a perfect 50-0 record and has since engaged in numerous exhibition bouts.

However, Hearn, in a candid interview, questioned whether Mayweather still possesses the vast sums of money he once flaunted.

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Hearn’s skepticism centers around Mayweather’s lavish lifestyle, which includes extravagant spending on luxury cars, private jets, and high-stakes gambling. Despite Mayweather’s assertions that he has made smart investments, including ventures in real estate and gold mines in Dubai, Hearn isn’t convinced. In an interview with GRM Daily, Hearn believes Mayweather’s lifestyle as diminished his net worth.

“I don’t think he’s got the money he says. I don’t think he needs the money, but when you’ve got that lifestyle, when he’s spending what he’s spending, you start to wonder,”

Mayweather, who topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes with a reported $700 million earnings in 2019, has been adamant that his continued participation in exhibition fights is not driven by financial need but by his love for the sport. “I was born to be a fighter, I’m gonna die a fighter,” Mayweather has said, dismissing claims that he’s fighting for money​.

Earlier this year, his former protege, Gervonta Davis claimed that Mayweather was being detained in Dubai over unpaid debts.

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The First Fight Ended In A Brawl

Nonetheless, the ongoing exhibition bouts, including a forthcoming rematch with John Gotti III on August 24 in Mexico, have fueled speculation about Mayweather’s financial situation. The rematch comes after their first fight in June 2023 ended in chaos, with a mass brawl breaking out after the referee stopped the fight due to excessive trash-talking.

Despite these doubts, Mayweather continues to assert that he is not fighting for money, pointing to his investments and business acumen. However, Hearn’s remarks add to the growing debate about whether “Money” Mayweather’s wealth is as secure as it once was, or if his lavish spending has taken a toll on his financial empire. As Mayweather prepares for his eighth exhibition match later this month, the questions surrounding his financial health remain at the forefront of boxing discussions. Despite the speculation, Mayweather continues to flaunt his wealth on social media.

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Why CLARESSA SHIELDS FLOORS VANESSA LEPAGE-JOANISSE THREE TIMES IN 2ND ROUND STOPPAGE, CONQUERS FOURTH WEIGHT DIVISION

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Claressa Shields entered the ring at her heaviest fighting weight and left with the quickest win of her career.

The self-proclaimed GWOAT (Greatest Woman of All Time) won her fourth divisional with a second-round, technical knockout of Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. Three knockdowns forced a stoppage at 1:09 of round two Saturday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.

With the win, Shields claimed the WBC heavyweight (though technically light heavyweight) and WBO 175-pound titles in the DAZN main event. She is now a four-division champ after a stellar amateur career where she won back-to-back Olympic Gold medals.

Claressa Shields knocks out Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in 2nd round, winning 4th and 5th titles – Orange County Register

 

“I shocked myself, I’m not gonna lie,” Shields told DAZN’s Al Bernstein.

Shields (15-0, 3 knockouts) hadn’t enjoyed a knockout finish in seven years, almost to the day. Her last one came in her first title win, an Aug. 2017 5th round stoppage of Nikki Adler also in Detroit. Shields won the WBC and IBF super middleweight titles that evening to begin her pound-for-pound run.

Championship wins followed at middleweight, junior middleweight and back to middleweight. Shields fully unified the divisions (twice at 160) but has already run out of challenges at those weights. Evidence of that was in her inactive stretch of nearly 14 months.

With that came the decision to climb further up the scale.

Lepage-Joanisse (7-2, 2 KOs) attempted the first defense of the title she won earlier this year. The 29-year-old Quebec native edged Abril Argentina Vidal (10-2, 4 KOs) via split decision on March 7 in Montreal. It was her fourth straight win following a stoppage defeat to Alejandra Jimenez in their Aug. 2017 WBC heavyweight title fight.

Shields proceeded with caution in the opening round. Primarily a boxer (and a gifted one at that), the intent was to feel out the naturally heavier Lepage-Joanisse and test her own power in a new weight.

The returns were a pleasant surprise.

“I went in there real slow in the first round,” acknowledged Shields, who was a career heaviest 174.8 pounds. “I’m no dummy. Vanessa is a heavyweight and she was punching.

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“When the hook hit her, I was like damn. I knew I was strong in camp and I was super strong [on Saturday]. Maybe I can stay at heavyweight.”

Lepage-Joanisse was visibly rocked near the end of the first round. Shields kept throwing punches until the bell. Despite the defending titlist remaining on her feet, the confidence was there that the stoppage was on its way.

Shields delivered in a big way.

A clean right hand floored Lepage-Joanisse early in the second round. Referee Ben Rodriguez issued a count while Lepage-Joanisse’s corner appeared ready to stop the fight. Shields was summoned to continue and sent her down twice more before the fight was brought to a halt.

“I guess the ref wanted me to throw one more right hand to put her down,” noted Shields. “The GWOAT stays.”

The question now is whether Shields will stay at this weight.

The fight was billed as a heavyweight title fight, only because of how the

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BC brands anything above 168 pounds. Shields believes she can still fight as low as 154 for the right opportunity, or back to 160 where she remains the undisputed champion.

The feeling of not having to cut weight also has her considering a future in her most recently conquered division.

“I’m the cash cow, the girls who got the belts at 168 gotta come up to fight me,” insisted Shields. “It’s just 175. It wouldn’t be that big of a leap.”

Shields is now 12-0 (2 KOs) in title fight spanning four weight division and The Ring’s reigning pound-for-pound queen.

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Claressa Shields destroys Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse to become WBC heavyweight world champion

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The “GWOAT” also picked up the WBO light heavyweight world title.

If there were any questions about how Claressa Shields would fare at heavyweight Saturday night, she crushed them just as she did Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse.

The “GWOAT” (Greatest Woman of All Time) dropped Lepage-Joanisse three times in the second round toward a sensational second-round TKO to become the new WBC heavyweight world champion at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, and live on DAZN. Shields (15-0, 3 knockouts) also picked up the vacant WBO light heavyweight title in the process.

With the victory, Shields adds the heavyweight and light heavyweight titles to her previously won undisputed crowns at middleweight and junior middleweight, and unified titles at super middleweight, now making her a five-division world champion.

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After establishing the jab to start piecing together combinations in the first round, Shields produced a ferocious second round. The fireworks started when Lepage-Joanisse made the costly mistake of rushing Shields against the ropes. Shields responded by ducking and dodging everything Lepage-Joanisse threw at her only to catch the Canadian with a right hand to the temple for the first knockdown.

Lepage-Joanisse would slowly get up off the canvas only for Shields to rush her this time and absolutely sit on an overhand right across the jaw to leave the Canadian in a heap for the second knockdown.

That vicious knockdown prompted Lepage-Joanisse’s trainer to get up on the ring apron in preparation to throw in the towel but Shields saved him the trouble by knocking her down for the third time, forcing the referee to stop the fight.

Following the win, Shields was in awe of her own performance, telling DAZN: “I shocked myself” and “I put her down three times, so hey, the GWOAT stays.”

She added that “maybe I can stay at heavyweight if I’m going to be this strong inside the ring.”

Here’s how the entire main card went.

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Is Biles about to perform another new move at Olympics?

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Simone Biles is making her return to Olympic competition on Sunday even more hotly anticipated with the possibility she may perform another new move.

The American, the most decorated gymnast in history with 37 world and Olympic medals, will get the first chance to try to get an uneven bars skill named after her in the women’s qualifying event at Paris 2024.

The 27-year-old already has five other eponymous skills but this would be the first one on bars and would make her the only active female gymnast to have one on all four apparatus.

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She submitted the original skill to the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) technical committee last week and so if she performs it cleanly here in Paris, it will bear her name.

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Biles is back on the Olympic stage three years after pulling out of several events at the last Games in Tokyo with the ‘twisties’ – a disorientating mental block.

She already announced her arrival as a huge favourite to add to her seven Olympic medals when she nailed her Biles II vault in podium training on Thursday – the most recent of the skills named after her.

She and her American team have been keen to keep the pressure off her at these Games, with her coach fulfilling media commitments on her behalf and the gymnast herself being reassured that she does not need to compete in all events.

Bars would be the most likely one she would opt out of – with it being her ‘weakest’, if you can call an apparatus on which she has a world silver medal. Perhaps you can if ‘just’ one out of 30 world medals has come on bars.

However, with this new skill in the mix, that now seems unlikely.

She is scheduled to begin her qualification round at 10:40 BST on Sunday, the session after Great Britain’s women begin their Olympic campaign (08:30 BST)

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FIG describes the uneven bars skill as “a clear hip circle forward with one-and-a-half turns to handstand”.

In other words, when she starts in a handstand on the upper bar, the American would dip her body to travel around the bar and then rise back into a handstand before doing one and a half pirouettes (540 degrees) and then stop to hold a handstand position.

The governing body says if she attempts the skill it is likely to be at the beginning of her routine where she performs a Weiler. The new skill is a variation of the one first done by Canadian gymnast Wilhem Weiler.

“In order for the move to be named for her, Biles will have to perform it without a major fault at some phase of the competition in Paris,” said FIG, which has given it a difficulty value of 0.5 points.

What skills does Biles have named after her?

Biles already has five elements named after her – two vaults, two floor tumbling skills and a beam dismount.

Only Soviet five-time Olympic champion Nellie Kim has more, with seven.

Simone Biles' Olympics timeline: Medals, records and more to know about U.S. star gymnast | Sporting News

Biles’ most recent eponymous skill – the Biles II vault – was on show in podium training at the Bercy Arena in Paris on Thursday, where she landed it perfectly.

She only added this skill – a Yurchenko double pike – last year and so if she performs it at these Games that would also be an Olympic first.

The five skills she has named after her are:

Biles on floor: double layout with half-twist ie a double somersault in stretched position with a half twist (named after her in 2013)

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Biles II on floor: triple-twisting double somersault (named after her in 2019)

Biles on vault: round-off on to springboard, back handspring with half-turn on to vault, followed by double-twisting somersault in stretched position (named after her in 2018)

Biles II on vault: Round-off on to board, back handspring on to vault, then double somersault in piked position (named after her in 2023)

Biles on beam: double-double dismount ie a double-twisting, double

 

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Serena Williams Couldn’t Help but Crack a ‘Wet T-Shirt’ Joke on Paris Olympics After Surviving Nasty Experience

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Not every day goes the same for everyone. Former Olympic gold medalist Serena Williams recently showed that even a legend like her has bad days. Two days back, she participated in the Paris Olympics opening ceremony and was spotted quite uncomfortable while carrying the Olympic torch on the Seine. While she somehow held herself together to avoid sheer embarrassment, the former WTA legend later disclosed what she went through at that moment.

Williams was invited to carry the Olympic torch across the Seine along with Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, and Nadia Comaneci. The ceremony entertained the viewers with extravagant celebrations. However, Williams, dressed in a full-sleeve bodycon chiffon red dress, met an uncomfortable situation on the boat due to her motion sickness. Not only was she drenched in Paris’ rain but the former Olympic gold-medalist WTA star was visibly losing grip to stand on the boat.

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She was slipping while she waved at the people while carrying the torch. Later that day, Williams shared her experience making people aware of her excitement to perform the act despite being uncomfortable on the boat. “Alright that’s a wrap on everything. It’s been heck of a night. I was in the boat and it was pouring rain, my lashes just came off, my hair came down. It’s a miracle I’m still put together. I thought for a minute I was in a wet t-shirt contest but I was at the Olympics,” she said.

Williams was also spotted standing nervously on the boat at some point. Despite trying hard to hold the torch, this former world’s no 1 tennis player handed it over to Comaneci, who helped Williams stand on the moving boat.

The clip on social media brought a moment of laughter among people and showed how celebrity athletes also face unexpected situations that land them in trouble. Not just Comaneci but Williams’ former colleague Rafael Nadal also helped her sit properly on the boat as she was slipping while nervously waving at the spectators.

Serena Williams’ misery didn’t end there as her husband faced another embarrassing moment at the ceremony. Despite being a famous businessman and sports investor, Ohanian didn’t seem popular enough in France compared to his talented wife.

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Media commentators mistook Alexis Ohanian for Serena Williams’ umbrella holder

Williams attended the Paris Olympics opening ceremony with her elder daughter Olympia and her husband Alexis Ohanian. When Williams and her family started walking on the red carpet, unexpected rain started and Ohanian had to hold an umbrella for his family.

One Eurosport commentator mistook Ohanian for Williams’ umbrella holder and said, “She looks absolutely incredible, she’s got someone just behind us holding an umbrella. Those are the levels you aspire to, to have an actual umbrella holder behind you.” This statement caught the Reddit co-founder’s attention too. However, instead of being mad, Ohanian took it sportingly, and it certainly makes for a good anecdote!

Serena Williams’ presence as one of the Olympic torch-bearers is truly a moment of pride for all Americans. The way she handled her situation well despite her discomfort, Williams deserves a round of applause.

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Oleksandr Usyk’s team name staggering price for Anthony Joshua trilogy fight due to ‘complicated’ negotiations

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OLEKSANDR USYK’S team have set a staggering price for a “complicated” trilogy fight against Anthony Joshua.

Usyk ripped away the unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts from AJ in 2021 before retaining them in their rematch a year later.

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So it leaves promoter Alex Krassyuk expecting a third bout to be a tough sell for fans.

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch confirmed in Saudi Arabia on August 20 | Boxing News | Sky Sports

Krassyuk told Boxing King Media: “Anthony Joshua was talking about the third fight. He’s a great champ.

“He’s changed a lot since the two fights with Usyk. We’ve seen him going down and see him rising up.

“It’s also a complicated fight to make. I’ll tell you why – because now we are on different levels.

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“The first fight, Usyk was almost no-name and Anthony Joshua was a massive star in the UK.

“After he beat him twice, Anthony Joshua still remains a massive star here no matter what.

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“So this fight might be something that attracts attention from the whole world.”

Usyk, 37, is believed to have earned around £50million for his pair of wins over Joshua, 34.

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But Krassyuk wants to quadruple that figure for a trilogy clash.

 

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Turki Al-Sheikh prepares millions for the most awaited fight: I want Canelo for Crawford

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Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority boss Turki Al-Sheikh has declared that he wants Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford soon but warned the Mexican not to overplay his hand regarding fight purses from the potential bout.

Crawford, aged 36, holds a perfect 40-0-0 with 31 KOs and has an exceptional reputation as a multi-weight champion whilst he is also the current WBA and WBO welterweight king after previously being undisputed before losing the IBF belt for contractual reasons.

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Whilst Canelo, aged 34, is 65-2-2 with 39 KOs and has held belts in four boxing weight classes as well as becoming the only ever undisputed super-middleweight champion before he lost his IBF belt for contractual reasons. He is currently ranked as the fourth-best boxer pound-for-pound as a highly skilled counterpuncher.

So, a bout between the pair has been long anticipated and now Turki Al-Sheikh seems keen to make it happen as Saudi Arabia continues to become the dominant force in the modern boxing market, although there is a warning.

“I will give Canelo the price I think is fair. If he accepts it, he will deal directly with me to finalise the deal,” Al-Sheikh said, as per ESPN. “I don’t want anyone in the middle. I guaranteed Crawford a big fight.

“I want Canelo for Crawford, and Crawford wants Canelo but if Canelo goes crazy [with his financial demands], I’ll still guarantee Crawford any fight he wants.”

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When could Canelo vs Crawford happen?

The mouth-watering fight between two highly-skilled, very durable, very intelligent and exceptionally proven boxers will have to wait until 2025 due to current obligations for the pair in 2024.

Crawford is due to fight at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on August 3 against Israil Madrimov for the WBA super-welterweight title, whilst Canelo will clash with Edgar Berlanga on September 14 in Las Vegas.

For Canelo, that would only leave 10 weeks to recover and prepare a training camp to face Crawford in 2024, which is too tall an order even for someone with his reputation and legacy in boxing.

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