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Number 1 Ranked Heavyweight Vows To ‘Punish’ Anthony Joshua And KO Him In 5 Rounds

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Anthony Joshua is one fight away from becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion.

After losing his unified titles to Oleksandr Usyk and falling short again in the rematch, Joshua has now linked up with coach Ben Davison. He is on a good run of form, stopping Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou dominantly.

He now faces newly elevated IBF Champion Daniel Dubois on September 21. Although a win will set him up to face the winner of the Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch, there are plenty of top contenders waiting in the wings if he wants to keep busy.

Joshua will decide Dubois bout – Okolie

 

One such fighter is Martin Bakole, who has long claimed to be the danger-man of the division but, until recently, didn’t have a standout performance on the big stage.

That changed when he destructively dismantled American Jared Anderson, tipped by many to be a future world champion, in five rounds. Bakole gained recognition from the US audience that night in Los Angeles and became known to UK fans for more than just his impressive sparring stories of dropping and stopping the best heavyweights.

He now deserves big fights only, and he has called out ‘AJ’ to face him in Africa à la Ali and Foreman’s Rumble in the Jungle. Should it take place, Bakole recently told BOXXER how it would go after previously claiming to have seriously hurt the Brit behind closed doors in the gym.

Anthony Joshua: Biography, record, fights and more - ESPN

 

“Anthony Joshua – knockout, round four or five … This year I’m coming to knock them out. Stop them or punish them.”

There’s certainly an appetite for the fight, as there is to see Bakole in with any of the big names, but ‘AJ’ is firmly focused on Dubois and then, should he manage to avenge his loss to Usyk, Tyson Fury.

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Canelo Alvarez Appearing to Have “Same Height” as Teofimo Lopez Stuns Fans Amid Gervonta Davis Fight Speculations

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Teofimo Lopez seems to have struck up a good relationship with Canelo Alvarez. Recently, in a media interview ahead of the Edgar Berlanga fight on September 14, the Mexican boxing icon stated that Teofimo Lopez deserved a fight against Terence Crawford ahead of himself. “Crawford needs to fight Teofimo [Lopez] first and then we’ll see,” Alvarez remarked while Lopez and his father stood beside him.

And now, both boxers have been seen training with each other ahead of Canelo’s upcoming bout. The WBO super lightweight champion, who has defeated the likes of elite boxers like Vasyl Lomachenko and Josh Taylor, isn’t a bad choice at all for the 34-year-old fighter to engage in a light sparring session. And, it is also a good opportunity for Lopez to pick up a few tricks from one of the best practitioners of the ‘sweet science’.

Boxing: Canelo Alvarez shuts down Gervonta Davis as new face of boxing: "You need to do more" | Marca

 

In the training footage shared on X titled, “Canelo and Teofimo Lopez in the ring,” Canelo seems to be teaching a few techniques to Lopez to deal with being pressured against the ropes. At first, Lopez threw three jabs. Thereafter, Lopez threw a cross and hook. The drill was then repeated multiple times, as both fighters executed it perfectly every time without faltering.

Notably, in 2022, Teofimo Lopez was thinking of adding Canelo’s trainer Eddy Reynoso to his coaching team alongside his father. “He is [a great coach]. I love the connection. I’ve talked to Canelo a few times. Yeah, we’ll see. My father, he’s always going to be my main coach, my #1, my guy. I’m always going to hold it down for him,” Lopez told ESnews. However, the talks died down and the linkup never materialized. Nevertheless, it seems Lopez’s relationship with Canelo has strengthened over the years to the point that ‘Cinnamon’ is throwing away a financially lucrative fight with Terence Crawford for Lopez.

Meanwhile, boxing fans made certain astute observations about the fighters’ physical stature and speculated about their upcoming fights. Safe to say, the community was happy witnessing Lopez throw hands with Canelo Alvarez.

I'm the FACE OF BOXING” — Gervonta Davis Tells Canelo Alvarez: Your time is UP - YouTube

 

Should Teofimo Lopez change his trainer?

One fan claimed that Canelo wasn’t as big as they anticipated. Thus, they have a newfound respect for Alvarez’s campaign in the super middleweight division, which has fighters who are much taller than him. The comment read, “Canelo real life small asl.  Same height as a lightweight lmao 😭😭 makes his 168 run even more impressive.” Canelo stands at 5 ft 7+1⁄2 inches while Lopez is 5 ft 8 inches. Remarkably, Lopez is actually a fraction taller than Canelo. However, both pugilists compete in weight classes that are miles apart.

Another fan claimed that Teofimo Lopez would level up tremendously in his boxing prowess if he had Canelo Alvarez as his stablemate. They commented, “That training with Canelo can turn Teo into a whole different beast.” For sure, Lopez can pick up on some slick head movement, and the left-hook-right uppercut combination from Canelo.

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No 3 Ranked Lightweight Who Sparred Both Tank And Shakur Stevenson ‘Definitely’ Knows Who Wins

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The potential lightweight match-up between Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Shakur Stevenson is one of the most intriguing style clashes in the sport.

Stevenson is the current WBC belt holder at 135lbs and boxes to the old adage of ‘hit and don’t get hit’. At just 27-years-old the American is already a three-weight world champion and is undoubtedly one of the most skilled fighters in the game. However, his defensive first mentality has lead to some fan criticism from his last two performances.

Davis on the other hand never fails to entertain when he steps into the ring. The Baltimore native boasts an incredible 28 knockouts from his 30 victories and, like his rival, is yet to taste defeat.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis and Shakur Stevenson

One man who knows what it’s like to share the ring with both is number 3 ranked WBC lightweight Keyshawn Davis. Speaking to FightHub, Davis is picking Shakur to come out victorious if the two do ever meet.

“I think Shakur will win … I think Shakur got better skills and of course he’s better defensively. I’m always going with the better skill and the better defensive fighter.

Tank’s skill is phenomenal but I just feel like he’s offensive first. I feel like Tank is the type of fighter where he’ll either be offensive first or he’ll be very, very, very patient and just try and catch you slipping. Certain fighters just smart you know.”

Stevenson and Gervonta Davis'

The lightweight up-and-comer says the fight will ‘definitely’ end in a split decision.

“I just think Shakur will win that fight, it’ll be a hell of a fight, a hard fight and it’s definitely going to be a split decision, but I’ve got Shakur.”

It’s unclear who Tank will face next, whilst Stevenson will take on former super-featherweight champion Joe Cordina on October 12 in Saudi Arabia.

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World Champion Names Who Hits Harder Between Tank Davis And Terence Crawford After Sparring Both

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Gervonta Davis and Terence Crawford

Gervonta Davis and Terence Crawford have knockout-to-win ratios of 93% and 75% respectively.

‘Tank’ Davis started out competing at super-featherweight and has moved up to lightweight with one bout at super-lightweight in the mix. Crawford became undisputed at lightweight before winning titles at super-light, becoming undisputed at welter and, most recently, scoring a belt at super-welterweight.

 

Davis has may have seen his ceiling at 140 for his frame, but it’s long been known that his power could carry up higher. The big-puncher from Baltimore has only been taken the distance twice in 30 fights and it has been claimed he has knocked out heavyweights in sparring.

Gervonta Davis' Power Compared To Terence Crawford's By Sparring Partner: "He Kills You"

That sentiment rings true with recently crowned WBO Welterweight World Champion Brian Norman Jr, who has sparred both and told Showbizz the Adult that ‘Tank’ hits harder.

“When I sparred Terence Crawford I was 20 years old at the time, so it was like he was trying to man me like ‘I’m gonna show you you a little boy’ type stuff. But I’m mature for my age, so that’s why we evened out. Even when you see him fight for real, he don’t necessarily one-shot people, but what he do is he just beat you up and then he kill you. But as far as one shot, who got it? I got to give that to Tank.”

Terence Crawford Reacts To Gervonta Davis Saying He'd Knock Him Out

 

Following his victory over Errol Spence Jr last year, Crawford was asked about a potential fight with Davis and said he would stick around at 147 because it was a big-money bout. There’s a close to zero chance that ever happens, though.

Realistically, ‘Bud’ has said he is only interested in a further jump up in weight to face Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. Meanwhile, ‘Tank’ is slated to return in November and could be venturing to 140 again.

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Why Oleksandr Usyk makes bold prediction for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury fight

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Usyk has fought – and beaten – both Joshua and Fury and has now predicted how a fight between the Brits might play out

Oleksandr Usyk has backed Anthony Joshua to beat Tyson Fury if the Brits finally fight next year.

Usyk has fought both men, outpointing Joshua to become heavyweight world champion before beating him again in the rematch, while he beat Fury earlier this year to be crowned the undisputed ruler of the division. Usyk will take on Fury again in December while Joshua is preparing to face Daniel Dubois next month.

If the Brits win their respective bouts, they could meet early in 2025, 10 years after their rivalry began. And Usyk believes Joshua would come out on top, telling Boxing King Media : “I guess Anthony, ‘AJ’. I guess ‘AJ’.”

Oleksandr Usyk promises to halt Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury to become undisputed champion | Boxing | Sport | Express.co.uk

 

Barry Hearn, father to Joshua’s promoter Eddie, believes the fight can happen even if Fury loses to Usyk again. “Joshua against Tyson Fury in early 2025 is the fight that we have a responsibility to deliver and we don’t walk away from our responsibilities,”

“I think it’s all of our duty, those involved. We have to keep delivering the very best product. We need to do that fight. I think personally that Usyk beats Fury in the rematch. It’s easier to make if Fury beats Usyk, because then if Joshua has beaten [Daniel] Dubois then you’ve got the unification fight because Joshua will hold the IBF belt.

“Usyk is a top-class world champion as a boxer, but doesn’t have the commercial appeal of Tyson Fury. So whatever happens in Fury-Usyk still assuming that AJ has won – and mustn’t get carried away with that, it’s not a foregone conclusion – assuming that AJ is victorious in that fight, there is no bigger fight in the world still than Fury and AJ.

“It’s the one the world’s waiting for. There isn’t a venue big enough to stage the number of people that would like to attend that. It will be colossal.” Joshua and Fury came closest to fighting in 2021 when terms were agreed for the showdown. But Fury was instead forced to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time as Joshua went on to ultimately lose his belts to Usyk.

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Where things stand with Gervonta Davis, Ryan Garcia, Devin Haney and the other stars of the lower divisions

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Some of boxing’s best live in the 135 and 140-pound divisions with plenty of massive matchups expected soon

Over the past few years, the lower weight classes have been the most compelling in boxing. Even as some of the higher weight classes have seen long-awaited fights come together, the depth of stars around the lightweight and junior welterweight divisions make the divisions consistently compelling.

The 135 and 140-pound divisions also benefit from a variety of unique personalities that draw attention beyond their elite boxing skills. From Gervonta “Tank” Davis emerging as arguably the face of boxing to Ryan Garcia’s bizarre behavior mixing with his talent to create entirely unique situations, the divisions never fail to provide entertainment.

Boxing: Gervonta Davis vs Ryan Garcia: Canelo Alvarez, Mike Tyson and Devin Haney debate fight of the year | Marca

 

As we head into the final handful of months in 2024, the CBS Sports boxing experts sat down to look at the current status of the top names at lightweight and junior welterweight, as well as what could be next for each fighter.

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Gervonta “Tank” Davis (WBA lightweight champion): Davis, along with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, has established himself as the “face of boxing.” He has done so mainly through carefully constructed matchmaking. After being elevated to full champion status in November when Devin Haney moved up to junior welterweight, Davis defended his title against Frank Martin. The Martin fight was the first world title fight for Davis since October 2020, but his style and personality has made him a bigger star than a constant stream of world title bouts could ever have. Davis has any option he desires moving forward. While there has been much talk of a fight with Shakur Stevenson, that feels like a fight that isn’t going to happen until at least mid to late 2025, if at all, with Stevenson set to fight Joe Cordina on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol. Negotiations for a fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko fell through for Davis, which leaves Denys Berinchyk as the only other fighter with a world title in the weight class if Davis is looking to chase more gold. — Brent Brookhouse

Devin Haney hits back after Ryan Garcia leaks Gervonta Davis sparring session - Dexerto

 

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Will Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson Ever Happen? Leonard Ellerbe Answers the Burning Question

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WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis vs. WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson is a fight everyone in the combat sports world desperately wants. However, the burning question on everyone’s mind is, will such a matchup ever transpire? Former Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe has shared his thoughts on the question.

Stevenson is about to get back in the ring against Joe Cordina on October 12th at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, having signed with Matchroom Boxing recently. Meanwhile, Davis was supposed to fight Vasyl Lomachenko in a unification bout later this year, but the latter pulled out of the conversation to spend more time with his family. Regardless, speaking to Ellerbe, a reporter from Fight Hype couldn’t help but raise the Davis vs. Stevenson issue.

Rising Star Who Has Sparred Gervonta Davis And Shakur Stevenson Has No Doubt Who Wins Fight - Seconds Out

 

Gervonta Davis: An uncertain future

During a discussion on the upcoming Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga fight, set for September 14th in Las Vegas, the reporter turned the conversation to what’s next for the current face of boxing. Ellerbe, who has been beside Davis for a long part of his career, gave a cryptic but promising response: “We going to see. He’s going to let you know.”

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Why? Claressa Shields Drops 3-Word Note for Anthony Edwards as His Special Role in Mayweather Fight Is Revealed

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Anthony Edwards gets a shout-out ahead of his new role! The Minnesota Timberwolves guard is fresh off his national duty and the first thing he picked up is not a basketball. The 23-year-old strapped boxing gloves on his bare knuckles in the lead-up to the much-awaited Saturday scrap between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III. Above all, T-Rex A. K. A. Claressa Shields dropped a personal note to the Olympian on his special role.

The long overdue boxing exhibition between Mayweather and Gotti III is finally on the cards. The last time the two pugilists took to the ring, fans couldn’t witness a result as the match came crashing down on the 6th round after the mayhem outside the ring. After a year, the fighters have come together for another face-off. But this time, the undisputed money will have a special company. It’s none other than Anthony Edwards.

Floyd Mayweather in woman's body" - Claressa Shields feels like Money Mayweather after getting hate throughout her career

 

According to TMZ, Ant-Man and Anthony Davis would accompany Floyd Mayweather to the ring on Saturday. So, the fans expect the two Olympians in Mexico City for the August 24 event. Moreover, ahead of the matchup, Edwards dropped a video on his Instagram. It was a video of gloved-up Edwards, throwing punches at a trainer. The baller certainly seemed to be prepared for the boxing game, even though he would be off the ring. Notably, he received a shout-out from Claressa Shields as she wrote, “Ok ok favorite!!!” in the comments.

Notably, this isn’t the only time when the new WBC heavyweight champion is involved in Anthony Edwards’ affairs. But before we head to that, let’s clear out the Floyd Mayweather business. Why are Edwards and Anthony Davis accompanying him to the ring? Well, this isn’t the first time. Earlier, Mayweather walked in with Justin Bieber and Lil’ Wayne by his side. Moreover, Jarred Vanderbilt is also expected to join the NBA duo.

Claressa Shields publicly backs Anthony Edwards

In the last few days, Noah Lyles and Anthony Edwards hit the headlines after the sprinter’s statement resurfaced again. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Lyles has done some damage to Edwards in an interview with Sean Gregory. Apparently, Adidas had invited Lyles for the Ant-Man signature shoe launch event, which the sprinter didn’t turn up.

Claressa Shields Floyd Mayweather

Speaking of which, Lyles said, “You want to do what?’ You want to invite me to [an event for] a man who has not even been to an NBA Finals? In a sport that you don’t even care about? And you’re giving him a shoe?” And went on to make a case to get himself a signature deal with the sporting brand.

While the Wolves guard remained silent about the interview both during the time of its release and after it was resurfaced, Shields didn’t keep quiet. The boxer reshared Lyles’ comments on her X handle and wrote, “This looks [like] jealousy to me.” Days later, she has given a shout-out to the star’s new role in the Mayweather fight. Ant-Man certainly has a star cheerleader off the court.

Before leaving, do watch the Dual Threat Show hosted by BG12 where Bulldogs’ Asia Avinger details her experience with Kobe Bryant, her WNBA ROTY picks, and more in the video below.

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Mike Tyson denounces attempted fraud to his fans from one of his former companies

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The former Heavyweight champion warned his fans of attempted scams from one of his big brands

Back in early April, Mike Tyson’s ‘Hotboxin‘ podcast recorded its last episodes and the former boxer made the announcement via his social media. Several months after his announcement, there seem to be attempts at booking new guests to the show under the same brand and without Mike Tyson. This constituted as a fraud and Mike Tyson warned all of his followers of what’s happening. The way this fraud is being committed is through emails that are sent to a lot of people whose data has been breached. Tyson announced the issue and reminded everyone that ‘Hotboxin’ is no longer in production. Mainly, the ones who were attempted to be scammed were former guests.

Mike Tyson denies ‘Hot Boxin’ is still in production

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Mike Tyson decided to post an Instagram story where he talks to his fans that he was made aware this is happening. This is the message he sent everyone from his social media: “It has been brought to our attention that there have been fraudulent attempts to reach out to people to be booked on hotboxing. We would never reach out from a Gmail address. Hotboxin’ is no longer in production. Please DM in any instances of fraudulent activity or report on the contact page of miketyson.com.”

Mike Tyson had one of the most popular podcasts in the world, he was one of the most thoughtful podcast hosts who didn’t mind getting a little vulnerable speaking with his guests. But Mike decided to end a brilliant and wildly successful 262-episode run that broke people’s hearts when he made the announcement. ‘Hotboxin’ remains as one of the most enjoyable podcasts in recent history and everybody hopes it returns with Mike Tyson as the host someday.

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When is Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul? What we know about blockbuster fight

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The highly anticipated showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is just around the corner, set for Friday, November 15th, at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The exhibition match, titled “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” will be available for streaming on Netflix, adding to the excitement for the fans.

Paul, a former YouTuber who turned to boxing, improved his record to 10-1 with seven knockouts (KOs) after his victory on July 21 in Florida. This win came in a match against bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry, as a replacement for the originally scheduled fight between Paul and Tyson. Meanwhile, Tyson, who has a professional record of 50 wins and 6 losses, is a former heavyweight champion and will be 58 years old at the time of the fight.

Paul and Tyson are now focusing on the bout after it was postponed due to a health emergency Tyson experienced. Despite the setback, Tyson has confirmed that his doctors have cleared him to resume training and has taken his preparation to return to the ring very seriously.

Former Champion Says Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul Fight Is Unlikely To Happen

 

Here is the latest information concerning the Tyson-Paul fight.

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When will Jake Paul fight Mike Tyson?

The fight will still occur at the AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The event organizer, Most Valuable Promotions, has carefully planned around the Cowboys’ schedule to ensure a smooth event. They selected the new date of Friday, Nov. 15 to avoid any conflicts with the Cowboys’ football schedule. Dallas will host Houston on “Monday Night Football” on Monday, Nov. 18.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Date, Time and Streaming

  • Date: Friday, Nov. 15
  • Time: Not yet announced
  • TV: Not available on TV
  • Streaming: Netflix

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson official fight rules

This sanctioned fight, approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, will consist of eight two-minute rounds (instead of the usual three-minute rounds). Both boxers will wear 14-ounce gloves, heavier than the standard gloves.

Mike Tyson VS. Jake Paul Full Fight HIGHLIGHTS | Netflix (2024)

 

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Netflix details

The official start time for the fight has not been announced yet, but it will be streamed exclusively on Netflix. To watch the fight, a Netflix subscription will be required, with prices starting at $6.99/month for standard streaming with ads.

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Latest fight odds

As of Aug. 28, odds from DraftKings give Paul an edge as we look to the future fight.

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