It is almost impossible for an undercard fight to steal the show on a night that Anthony Joshua fights at Wembley Stadium, but it was widely predicted that Anthony Cacace-Josh Warrington would provide the in-ring fireworks to match those that lit up the London sky in September.

Daniel Dubois’ stunning knockout of Joshua regardless totally overshadowed everything else that took place under Wembley’s famous arch, but the fight between Cacace and Warrington never quite caught fire. 

Cacace, 23-1 (8 KOs), was initially disappointed by his performance, but after knocking out Joe Cordina to win the IBF super-featherweight title and then outpointing the two-time featherweight champion Warrington, the 35 year old Irishman has rightly taken the time to think more rationally.

“At the time I felt like I very much underperformed,” he told Queensberry Promotions. “I look back now and think that I got control of a two-time world champion. I controlled the pace; the length. I controlled most things. Looking back, I controlled it very handily and it was a nice solid win but I expect my performance to be higher and harder from here. I want stoppages. I want to get them out of there.”

Cacace has spent years on the outside looking in but now finds himself with a host of realistic options. He has always had talent but he suddenly also has a reputation.

He has a high-profile mandatory challenger in the dangerous Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez, but his status as a world champion offers him new privileges, and after spending years boiling his broad 5ft 10ins frame down to 130lbs, the idea of moving up to the lightweight division and chasing the big names – and associated paydays – also greatly appeals. 

As does the idea of returning home as a champion. Cacace won the British title in Birmingham, and was crowned the IBF champion in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After beating Warrington in London, he likes the idea of fighting in front of a home crowd in Belfast. 

“Anyone and everyone,” Cacace responded when asked who he is targeting next. “There’s lightweight there. [Vasiliy] Lomachenko; any of these boys. Any of these lightweights. Give me a crack at them. 

“At my weight, there’s a mandatory in ‘Sugar’ Nunez. Business is business. It has to be right for me. I fear no man – no man whatsoever – but business has to be right for me at this stage of my life.

“I would love that [to headline at home]. Only now am I feeling the love of the people back home on my estate; in Belfast; in Northern Ireland. To even sell half of the Odyssey Arena out would be unbelievable. That would be a big achievement for me.”

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Current light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, known for his devastating knockout power, aims to maintain his unblemished record of winning all his fights by knockout as he prepares for his highly anticipated bout against Dmitry Bivol on October 12 in Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev holds three of the four most prestigious world titles in the light heavyweight division, and this fight promises to be one of the most exciting matchups of the year.

The clash between Beterbiev and Bivol features contrasting styles: Beterbiev is renowned for his aggression and overwhelming power, while Bivol is celebrated for his technical prowess, footwork, and solid defense. The outcome of this fight could set the stage for a potential showdown with Canelo Álvarez, who has expressed a strong desire to return to the light heavyweight division after his previous attempt ended in defeat against Bivol in 2022.

In a recent interview with The Stomping Ground, Beterbiev was asked about the possibility of facing Canelo in the future. He seemed uncertain but did not dismiss the idea entirely. “I don’t know when… Canelo Álvarez had one belt from my division that time I wanted to fight with him, but now… I don’t think so… It’s.. I don’t interestingly really the interesting have fight with him,” Beterbiev remarked. When pressed about the importance of the belts, he affirmed, “Of course.”

Both fighters remain focused on their upcoming clash, which holds significant implications for the future of the light heavyweight division. Additionally, Beterbiev hinted at the possibility of moving up to cruiserweight if he secures a decisive victory over Bivol, indicating his ambition to further expand his boxing legacy.

As anticipation builds for this pivotal showdown, the stakes are high, and the future of the light heavyweight division hinges on the outcome of this battle between two of boxing's powerhouses.

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Two weeks after Daniel Dubois’ stunning IBF heavyweight title victory over Anthony Joshua, the spotlight has shifted away from a significant undercard result at Wembley Stadium. In a bout that would have dominated the British boxing conversation on any other weekend, Mark Chamberlain suffered a shockingly comprehensive defeat to the skilled Josh Padley, who many viewed as merely a showcase opponent for the Portsmouth fighter.

Sam Noakes, a lightweight rival watching from the crowd, weighed in on Chamberlain's defeat. “I ain’t gonna kick a man when he’s down,” said Noakes (15-0, 14 KOs). “The sad reality of boxing is there’s only two people in there and somebody’s got to lose.”

Prior to the fight, momentum had been building for a potential clash between Noakes and Chamberlain, with promoter Frank Warren expressing hope that their matchup could headline the O2 Arena for a lightweight world title in the future. However, those plans are now on hold as Chamberlain needs to secure a couple of impressive wins to make the fight viable. He may also consider moving up to the 140-pound division.

Despite Chamberlain's setback, Noakes is not left stranded. The 27-year-old has been on a tear in recent fights, holding the British, Commonwealth, and European lightweight titles, alongside impressive world rankings with the WBO, IBF, and WBC. He has established himself as one of British boxing’s most exciting prospects.

“Obviously, it doesn’t really make a difference to me whether he wins or loses,” Noakes remarked. “That fight between me and him has if not gone away, it’s probably slowed down, but I wish Mark all the best. I’ve never been a Mark Chamberlain hater. He’s still a good fighter. He might have had an off night. There might have been certain factors that we don’t know about going on behind closed doors. Hats off to Padley. An unbelievable performance, and I’m a bit gutted for Padley too because he’d have had Mark’s belts if it had been at lightweight.”

Noakes added, “Listen, it’s boxing and we’re all big men at the end of the day. It’s not like he’s been beat once and now he’s rubbish. He’ll come again. I don’t know if he’s going to move up now or whatever. I’m just staying in my lane and focusing on what I’m doing. He’s gotta do him, and I’ve gotta do me.”

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Famous British boxer Tyson Fury has shared his thoughts on the main event of UFC 307, where champion Alex Pereira faced Khalil Rountree. Fury remarked, “We don’t play in the fight game,” emphasizing the brutal and demanding nature of combat sports. He highlighted the commitment and physical sacrifice required of athletes in both boxing and MMA. Fury praised Rountree as the “Warrior of the modern day,” acknowledging the courage he displayed inside the cage. This reaction underscores Fury’s respect for MMA fighters and the sacrifices they make when stepping into the octagon.

In the fight, Pereira defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship for the third time this year. Although Rountree started strong in the early rounds, Pereira showcased his skill and resilience, ultimately winning by TKO in the fourth round.

The UFC 307 card featured more exciting matchups, including Julianna Peña's thrilling split decision victory over Raquel Pennington, with the judges scoring it 48-47, 47-48, and 48-47, crowning Peña as the new UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.

Another notable fight saw Mario Bautista edging out UFC legend José Aldo by split decision, with scores of 28-29, 29-28, and 29-28. This victory was significant, given Aldo’s status as a UFC Hall of Famer.

UFC 307 took place on October 5, 2024, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

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Famous British boxer Tyson Fury has shared his thoughts on the main event of UFC 307, where champion Alex Pereira faced Khalil Rountree. Fury remarked, “We don’t play in the fight game,” emphasizing the brutal and demanding nature of combat sports. He highlighted the commitment and physical sacrifice required of athletes in both boxing and MMA. Fury praised Rountree as the “Warrior of the modern day,” acknowledging the courage he displayed inside the cage. This reaction underscores Fury’s respect for MMA fighters and the sacrifices they make when stepping into the octagon.

In the fight, Pereira defended his UFC Light Heavyweight Championship for the third time this year. Although Rountree started strong in the early rounds, Pereira showcased his skill and resilience, ultimately winning by TKO in the fourth round.

The UFC 307 card featured more exciting matchups, including Julianna Peña's thrilling split decision victory over Raquel Pennington, with the judges scoring it 48-47, 47-48, and 48-47, crowning Peña as the new UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion.

Another notable fight saw Mario Bautista edging out UFC legend José Aldo by split decision, with scores of 28-29, 29-28, and 29-28. This victory was significant, given Aldo’s status as a UFC Hall of Famer.

UFC 307 took place on October 5, 2024, at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States.

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Before 2020, there had been only four male undisputed champions in boxing’s four-belt era. Since then, that number has skyrocketed to 10 more, with a potential increase to 11 next week, depending on the outcome of the fight. (Details on those asterisks will come later.)

What was once a rarity is now becoming more common. However, this surge in undisputed champions does not diminish the significance of the accomplishment; rather, it reflects positive developments in the sport, where the best are occasionally facing off against one another (though still not often enough).

The two best light heavyweights in the world, Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol, will headline a card on Saturday, October 12, at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The winner will be the second man to be named an undisputed champion in 2024, following Oleksandr Usyk’s heavyweight championship victory over Tyson Fury in May.

The four major world titles mean that champions must deal with as many as four mandatory challengers. Some of these challengers may not have significant names, making it easier for champions to opt for more lucrative fights instead. For example, Canelo Alvarez chose to part ways with his IBF title rather than face mandatory challenger William Scull, instead opting for the better-known Edgar Berlanga, his WBA mandatory challenger.

Additionally, getting the top fighters to agree to share the same ring often requires contractual rematch clauses. This was the case for Usyk, whose time as the undisputed heavyweight champion lasted little more than a month due to his obligation to face Fury again on December 21. He also lost his IBF title because he could not defend against his mandatory challenger, Daniel Dubois.

As of now, there is only one current undisputed champion in men's boxing until October 12. Naoya Inoue claimed all four titles last year and has since made one mandatory defense against Luis Nery (WBC) in May and one voluntary defense against TJ Doheny last month. He now faces two mandatory challengers: Sam Goodman (IBF and WBO) and Murodjon Akhmadaliev (WBA).

Opinions differ on when the four-belt era began—specifically, when the WBO was officially recognized as a major world title alongside the other three sanctioning bodies. Regardless, here are the fighters who have achieved the coveted undisputed reign during this period:

Bernard Hopkins - September 2004: Some consider Hopkins the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era when he defeated Oscar De La Hoya to add the WBO belt to his IBF, WBA, and WBC titles.

Jermain Taylor - July 2005: Taylor became the next undisputed middleweight champion by virtue of his disputed decision over Hopkins in 2005. He relinquished his IBF belt three months later rather than face top-ranked challenger Arthur Abraham.

Oleksandr Usyk - July 2018: Usyk became the undisputed cruiserweight champion by defeating Krzysztof Glowacki, Mairis Briedis, and Murat Gassiev in a World Boxing Super Series tournament.

Teofimo Lopez - October 2020: Lopez’s undisputed status is debated, but he is recognized for his victory over Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Josh Taylor - May 2021: Taylor won the vacant titles left by Terence Crawford and unified the 140-pound division by defeating Jose Ramirez.

Canelo Alvarez - November 2021: Canelo unified the super middleweight division by defeating Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders, and Caleb Plant.

George Kambosos Jr. - November 2021: If Lopez is considered undisputed, Kambosos’s upset victory over him also gives him that status.

Jermell Charlo - May 2022: Charlo became the undisputed junior middleweight champion after defeating Brian Castano.

Devin Haney - June 2022: Haney unified the lightweight division by defeating Kambosos, earning him the IBF, WBA, and WBO belts.

Naoya Inoue - December 2022: Inoue's dominance in the bantamweight division earned him all four titles before he moved up in weight.

Terence Crawford - July 2023: Crawford achieved undisputed status in the welterweight division after defeating Errol Spence.

Naoya Inoue - December 2023: Inoue claimed undisputed status in the junior featherweight division, joining Crawford as a two-weight undisputed champion.

Bivol first won the WBA’s interim title in May 2016 and was elevated in 2017 when Andre Ward retired. He achieved Fighter of the Year honors in 2022 with victories over Canelo Alvarez and Gilberto Ramirez.

Beterbiev captured the IBF belt in November 2017, added the WBC title in 2019, and unified with the WBO belt in 2022.

Beterbiev vs. Bivol may be the final fight for a while that installs a new undisputed champion. The boxing community is eager to see how long the winner, along with Naoya Inoue, can maintain their undisputed status.

In women's boxing, there has also been a notable increase in undisputed champions in recent years, with 12 champions crowned since 2019.

Moreover, Gabriela Fundora and Gabriela Celeste Alaniz are set to fight for the undisputed flyweight championship on November 2.

In total, men’s boxing has seen 10 undisputed champions since 2020, while women’s boxing has named 12 since 2019. The excitement continues with two undisputed championship fights approaching in the next few weeks.

David Greisman, who has covered boxing since 2004, is on Twitter @FightingWords2 and @UnitedBoxingPod. He is the co-host of the United Boxing Podcast. David’s book, Fighting Words: The Heart and Heartbreak of Boxing, is available on Amazon.

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Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has provided a key update on the future of former world champion Anthony Joshua, suggesting that he will likely continue working with trainer Ben Davison despite facing recent criticism. As Joshua looks to rebuild his career, he must make crucial decisions about strengthening his technical team ahead of his next fight.

Since late 2023, Joshua has partnered with Davison after short stints with Robert García and Derrick James. Their collaboration started off strong, with Joshua securing impressive victories over Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou in their first two outings together. These wins heightened expectations for a potential comeback from the British heavyweight.

However, Joshua's recent defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley has cast a shadow over his prospects. Despite being the favorite, Joshua suffered a knockdown in the first round and fell again in the subsequent rounds, leading to a loss. This performance raised doubts about his corner's effectiveness, with many experts criticizing the team for a lack of crucial guidance during key moments.

Despite the criticisms, Hearn remains optimistic about Davison's role. In an interview with @FightHubTV, the promoter expressed confidence in Joshua's physical condition and training, stating, “He’s happy with his training camp. In my opinion, there won’t be any changes.”

Joshua's future in boxing remains uncertain, with a return expected in 2025. While potential opponents like Daniel Dubois and Tyson Fury have been mentioned, no confirmations have been made. Hearn believes Davison will continue to be an essential figure in Joshua's camp as he charts his way back to the top.

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Ronny Rios is considering retirement following his defeat against WBA featherweight champion Nick Ball. At 34, Rios faced a world title opportunity for the third time, having previously lost to Rey Vargas and Murodjon Akhmadaliev in the super bantamweight division.

In a determined performance, Rios battled through two knockdowns but ultimately succumbed to Ball’s relentless pressure in the 10th round. After being knocked through the ropes, he bravely climbed back under them to return to his feet, but his corner decided to throw in the towel to prevent further punishment.

“I’m disappointed,” Rios told BoxingScene. “I know everyone is saying you showed a lot of heart, but at the end of the day, man, I came to win. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the victory, but having a strong support system really helps out. Not the result I wanted – people can say you’re a warrior – but I came here to win. I’m thankful to have the people I have on my side.”

Rios reflected on the fight, acknowledging the knockdowns, stating, “The first one was a legitimate knockdown. I felt it and was like, ‘Oh shoot, you’ve got to get back up and get back in the game.’ The second one was more of a push, and I told the ref, but the last knockdown – that was legitimate.”

He added, “I heard a little bit of ringing – I wanted to continue – but the referee stopped the fight. At the end of the day, it’s not my job; it’s my corner’s job to protect me and I understand. I’m a fighter at the end of the day; I want to go out on my shield, but it’s okay.”

Prior to the fight at M&S Bank Arena, Rios had expressed confidence in his experience against Ball. However, he was surprised by the younger fighter's tactical approach. “He’s good,” Rios commented. “Even though he’s only 27, he had a lot of tactics that were little veteran tactics, little dirty moves, and stuff like that. I wish the referee would have warned him a little more, but that’s not my job. At the end of the day, it is what it is.”

Rios also acknowledged his regret at not adhering more closely to the game plan, stating, “I wish I would have followed the game plan more. I wish I had used more movement, so that’s probably going to haunt me for a while. My corner was saying stick and move, but I wasn’t listening. At the end of the day, it’s all on me. I’m not going to look at the good things; I’m going to look at the bad things. I went out there; I tried; there was no quit in me. I can walk away if I want to.”

After briefly retiring in 2022, Rios returned to pursue his childhood dream of becoming a world champion. However, following his third unsuccessful attempt, the likelihood of achieving that goal seems increasingly remote.

“I don’t want to fight just to fight,” Rios said. “I want to fight to win a world championship. So, I don’t know [if I’ll continue] right now; I have mixed feelings. I’ll go back and see if I really want to do this because, at the end of the day, I want to win a world championship. If I come back, it’s going to be to become a world champion and be the best. If I don’t, I went out there and gave it everything I had. So, I’m okay about walking away too.”

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Nick Ball stopped the brave Ronny Rios in the 10th round during his first defense of the WBA featherweight championship in Liverpool, England. Ball (21-0-1, 12 KOs) promised his home fans an exciting performance in his first fight back in the city in four years, and he certainly delivered.

From the opening bell, Ball pressed the action, undeterred even by a broken and bloodied nose. Rios (34-5, 17 KOs) fought valiantly through two knockdowns but ultimately succumbed to Ball’s relentless pressure in the 10th round. A vicious onslaught in the corner blasted Rios through the ropes and onto the canvas. Although the brave veteran returned to the ring, his corner wisely threw in the towel to save him from further punishment.

“I’m delighted,” Ball said post-fight. “Massive turnout for me. To be honest, I think I got a bit carried away with the crowd. I got hit with a few too many shots, but it is what it is. It all made for a good fight.”

Ball, the WBA featherweight champion, was unlucky not to unseat WBC titleholder Rey Vargas in March when they fought to a contentious draw. Now, he aims to capture the titles he feels were denied to him and become undisputed at 126 pounds. “I want the ones with the other belts,” he stated. “I’ve got one of four. I’m coming for them belts. That green one would be nice to get; it should be mine anyway.”

Walking to the ring with confidence, Ball was cheered on by his loyal supporters, who had watched from home when he won the title against Raymond Ford in June in Saudi Arabia. As the fight began, Ball wasted no time, showing his intentions with a powerful left hook that whistled past Rios’ chin. He treated the three-time world title challenger with no respect, landing hooks to the head and body.

In the second round, Ball continued his offensive, forcing Rios onto the ropes. Although Rios fired back to the body, his efforts met with limited success. The third round saw Rios crash to the canvas after a left hook from Ball, but he bravely rose to his feet, determined not to let his final shot at a world title slip away. Despite being backed up, Rios managed to survive the round under the watchful eye of referee Bob Williams.

Many expected the fight to end in the fourth round, but Rios battled through and occasionally found success with body shots. The difference in power was apparent, yet Rios managed to cause damage to Ball’s nose in the fifth. Unfazed, Ball manhandled Rios in the sixth round, treating him like a sparring partner.

In the seventh, Ball nearly found a knockout again, dropping Rios early in the round. Once more, Rios climbed back to his feet, showing his resilience. While Rios might not have been winning the exchanges, he began to find his shots more often.

The eighth and ninth rounds were Rios’ best; though he didn’t win them, he appeared more at ease with Ball’s power and pushed the champion back at times. However, Ball was determined not to let Rios gain confidence in the 10th round. He pinned Rios in the corner, unleashing a barrage of punches reminiscent of the great Mike Tyson.

Rios crumbled under the blistering attack, collapsing through the ropes and onto the corner of the canvas. Although he bravely attempted to get back up, it was too late; his corner threw in the towel at two minutes and six seconds of Round 10.

Ball delivered the knockout he promised his home supporters, leaving the Liverpool crowd hopeful that they may have found a local fighter capable of selling out Anfield Stadium.

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The build-up to the first fight between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke focused on the differences between the fighters. 

In one corner stood Wardley, the confident, abrasive natural who dragged himself out of the world of white collar fighting and defied the odds to claim the British heavyweight title.

Opposite him stood Clarke, the purist who turned professional with a stack of expectations after a long, successful amateur career and an Olympic appearance. 

In March, Wardley, 17-0-1 (16 KOs), and Clarke, 8-0-1 (6 KOs), discovered that they actually have lots in common as they battled to a brutal draw. On October 12, they meet in Saudi Arabia in an eagerly awaited rematch.

“In the build up to a fight there’s some needle, some back and forth and some things said,” Wardley told DAZN. 

“All of that really goes out of the window once you share 12 hellish rounds with someone. There’s a good level of respect there for him.”

For all the pre-fight talk about pedigree and boxing ability, the first encounter quickly became a gruelling test of things that can’t be taught. 

As the rounds passed, Wardley and Clarke dug themselves deeper and deeper into the trenches with neither man willing to take even a single step in retreat. Clarke picked himself up off the floor to hurt Wardley and both had their moments before the final bell called a temporary truce to hostilities. 

Both will have learned plenty about each other and will have identified areas and moments they can exploit in the rematch.

Given his relative lack of experience, Wardley believes that he has the greater scope for improvement. He also thinks that Clarke’s more rigid education will prevent him from doing so. 

“I’m the younger, the fresher fighter,” he said. “There’s more attributes to my game that I can advance and improve on to bring into the next fight. I think that he’s coming from that very strong, well schooled ABA, GB squad background. He’s boxed that same way, similar style for a good ten, 15 or however many years of how they drill you to box. ‘Do it this way, box that way. Do it like this.’ I think at his age  of 42 or however old he is. 33, whatever. I just think [he will find it harder to change].”

Fights as meaningful and exciting as Wardley Vs. Clarke I come along rarely. When they do, the calls for a rematch are loud and immediate. 

Generally, it is rare that the savagery of the first fight is repeated as at least one of the fighters decides that discretion is the better part of valour and tempers their approach slightly.

With so much riding on the outcome on October 12, it would be of no surprise if either man adopted a more cautious approach. Wardley, however, insists that it won’t be him. 

“I had the option to rematch and fight Frazer and I did have other options. I’ve got a multitude of belts. There’s some unsettled business here. I’m not happy with the draw,” Wardley said.

“Very similar to how it played out first time around. A war. War-dley for a reason. Get stuck in. Throw bombs. Let him know I’m there. Hurt him again, get him going and just be a bit more clinical when I’ve got him on the go.”

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Teofimo Lopez has been making a lot of headlines at the moment.

He is currently engaged in a war of words online with Terence Crawford.

The two boxers have been trading words across social media as their beef continues to escalate.

But it’s not just other boxers that Lopez is currently facing issues with.

It seems that the current WBO and The Ring light welterweight champion is also having issues with his promoters.

Teofimo Lopez is currently signed to Top Rank Boxing.

Top Rank Boxing are one of the biggest agencies in the world with their roster including the likes of Naoya Inoue and Vasiliy Lomachenko.

They’ve also promoted some of the biggest names in the history of the sport including Muhammad Ali, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, George Foreman, Sugar Ray Leonard, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and many more besides.

Bob Arum has certainly built a reputation as one of the best in the business over a number of decades.

That doesn’t mean that every boxer is happy with their affiliation to the organisation.Eddie Hearn replies to Oscar De La Hoya rant

And it seems that Lopez is one of them.

According to reports online, Teofimo Lopez reportedly filed a lawsuit against Top Rank Boxing to get out of his contract with his promoters.

It is widely believed that the New Yorker has one fight left on his contract.

But he seems to want to get out early.

Twitter user @izdatyofaceee has held a Twitter / X spaces recording where it’s claimed that Lopez is looking to secure his freedom from Top Rank Boxing.

Getting legal is definitely an interesting way to go about things for Lopez.

If that’s the route that he decides to follow, it may mean that he’ll be out of commission for a while from the ring.

With Teofimo Lopez previously asking for fights against the likes of Crawford and Gervonta Davis, fight fans will be keen to see how this current situation resolves itself.Teofimo Lopez has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Top Rank Boxing to secure his freedom. Is this justified? How long will Teo be on the shelf?

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Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez is known for delivering some devastating knockouts throughout his career, with highlights including his brutal KO of James Kirkland in 2015 and stoppage wins over Sergey Kovalev and Amir Khan. However, one of his fiercest rivals, former unified world champion Gennady Golovkin, has now questioned the true strength of Canelo's power.

Canelo and Golovkin have met three times in the ring, with the first fight ending in a controversial draw and Alvarez narrowly edging the next two. A memorable moment in their first bout came in round nine when Alvarez landed a massive right hand flush on Golovkin, yet ‘GGG’ has downplayed its impact.

Speaking to DAZN, Golovkin said, “I remember that punch, I let it get through. It wasn’t hard; it felt kind of like a slap or a sliding punch. Well, it didn’t do too much.”

While Canelo’s power has brought him success in the past, his recent victories, including his unanimous decision over Edgar Berlanga in September, have lacked the knockout punch fans have come to expect. Canelo is set to return to the ring in May 2025, with potential opponents including Dmitry Bivol and Terence Crawford, while Golovkin remains undecided on his future in the sport.

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Heavyweights Kem Ljungquist (18-0) from Denmark and US-based Armenian Murat Gassiev (30-2) are set to face off on October 19 in Vienna, Austria, in a non-title fight scheduled for 10 rounds. This matchup is significant for both fighters, particularly for Gassiev, the former IBF cruiserweight champion, who is looking to bounce back after a loss to Otto Wallin more than a year ago. Gassiev has been sidelined since then due to a shoulder injury.

As a cruiserweight, Gassiev was formidable, with his only loss coming at the hands of Oleksandr Usyk. In the heavyweight division, he holds a record of 4-1, but the long gap between fights and a tough outing against Wallin—who, like Ljungquist, is a southpaw—raises questions about his current form.

Ljungquist, on the other hand, has made strides in his career, having defeated Greek/Swede Marios Kollias and Tanzanian/Swede Awadh Tamim earlier this year. However, this fight against Gassiev marks his most significant challenge to date. Initially signed with Sauerland Event, he is now promoting himself through Rng*Sde Promotions.

The Gassiev vs. Ljungquist bout will headline an IBA Champions Night, with more exciting fights to be announced.

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Lennox Lewis has revealed his desire to fight Jake Paul next, following Mike Tyson's potential bout with the YouTuber-turned-boxer. Speaking to Fox 29 Philippines and The Guardian, Lewis expressed his confidence in Tyson’s ability to defeat Paul, emphasizing that Paul “is not a true fighter.”

"I hope that Tyson saves a little bit of Jake Paul for me," Lewis remarked, when asked if he would consider a match against Paul. "I'd 100 percent consider it."

Lewis, a boxing legend and former heavyweight champion, also stated that he doesn’t believe Tyson is too old to win.

"Mike Tyson's gonna win. Mike Tyson's not that old. Don't take him too softly. We're one year apart. You can fight somebody like that and do well because the person you're fighting is not a true fighter," Lewis said.

As both Tyson and Lewis near their 60s, the potential matchups with Jake Paul are bound to draw major attention in the world of boxing.

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Los Angeles-based featherweight Iyana “Right Hook Roxy” Verduzco has officially signed with 360 Promotions, as announced on Friday. Tom Loeffler, president of 360 Promotions, expressed pride in signing the talented fighter to an exclusive promotional contract. “Over the course of my promotional career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many female world champions, and Roxy has all the attributes to be the next female star in boxing. When she fought on our July 26 card at Commerce Casino, it was clear that not only was she a very talented fighter but also among the most popular fighters in Southern California,” Loeffler stated.

Loeffler has previously worked with notable female champions, including former undisputed welterweight champion Cecilia Braekhus, former super middleweight titleholder Laila Ali, former junior welterweight titlist Lucia Rijker, and current unified minimumweight champion Seniesa Estrada.

“Women in sports is the story of 2024, and our team is excited to play a continued role in giving female fighters the best opportunities for their careers,” Loeffler continued. “Female fighters have always had a place with my promotions, from main-event world champions to prospects making their start.”

Verduzco, a 23-year-old southpaw, is coming off her second professional victory, a dominant six-round decision over Colleen Davis on July 26 at the Commerce Casino Events Center in Commerce, California. “Tom and his team at 360 Promotions have been great to work with and have terrific ideas for my future,” Verduzco said. “The energy level at my July 26 fight at ‘Hollywood Fight Nights’ was amazing. They consistently promote big shows in Los Angeles, which means I can fight at home, and my fans can come and watch. Plus, the fights are broadcast globally on UFC Fight Pass, which is very important to me.”

A highly decorated amateur with a record of 101-6, Verduzco has achieved significant accolades, including 21 national titles, three gold medals in international tournaments, and the distinction of being the youngest American to win an Amateur World Championship.

Details of Verduzco’s next fight will be announced soon, according to 360 Promotions.

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WBO strawweight champion Oscar Collazo is gearing up for a significant unification clash in what could be one of the most pivotal bouts in recent strawweight history. Collazo will face WBA titleholder Thammanoon Niyomtrong, also known as Knockout CP Freshmart, on “Latino Night” No. 16, part of the Riyadh Season at The Venue in Riyadh.

The 27-year-old Puerto Rican, Collazo (10-0, 7 KOs), is emerging as a star in a division that often flies under the radar of mainstream boxing fans. With this unification bout on such a prominent platform, he is eager to solidify his status among boxing's elite and position himself as the face of Puerto Rican boxing.

“You got to give me one of my dreams — to be the unified champion,” Collazo stated at a recent press conference. “And we’re going to get it. I dreamed about this day; I talk to God every day to give me this opportunity to shine bright.”

Collazo’s last fight in June saw him go the distance against Gerardo Zapata during Hall of Fame weekend, ending a streak of four consecutive knockouts. Nevertheless, he secured a dominant unanimous decision victory, extending his undefeated record. He won the WBO title a year earlier by stopping Melvin Jerusalem in the seventh round.

On the other side of the ring, Niyomtrong (25-0, 9 KOs) has held the WBA title since 2016 and successfully defended it for the 12th time in September with a majority decision win over Australia’s Alex Winwood. This bout marked Niyomtrong’s return after more than two years of inactivity.

“Everybody doesn’t see us minimum weights, but now I’ve got the chance to show everybody my talents, my courage, how disciplined I am,” Collazo said, emphasizing the significance of this fight.

Collazo is currently one of only two boxing titleholders from Puerto Rico, alongside Amanda Serrano, a legend in women’s boxing. He expressed his determination to carry the torch for Puerto Rican boxing, stating his hope to “show the whole world I’m the face of boxing in Puerto Rico.”

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Seven months after losing to Sebastian Fundora, Tim Tszyu has described the unified WBC and WBO junior middleweight titlist as the man to beat at 154.

Twenty-nine year-old Tszyu, from Australia, lost a split decision to late substitute Fundora at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, surrendering his WBO belt in the process. The 26-year-old Fundora took advantage of a second round terrible cut on Tszyu in the second round to record a 115-113, 116-112, and 116-112 split decision win.

Talking about the wealth of talents at 154, Tszyu refused to rate Fundora as the best fighter at junior middleweight, but believes he currently holds the titles needed to be judged the best.

“The 154-pound division is red hot right now, man,” Tszyu said in an interview with BoxingScene. “There are names flooding around everywhere. Belts are stacked from everywhere, so it's good to be in this division right now.”

As well as Tszyu, the junior middleweight division is currently packed with a lot of talents such as Terence Crawford, Fundora, Israil Madrimov, Vergil Ortiz, Serhii Bohachuk, Brian Mendoza, and Erickson Lubin among others.

When asked who among the pool of talents he wants to face, Tszyu said he was open to facing any fighter at 154 but chose Fundora as the first option on his list. Tszyu also has plans to move up in weight in the future.

“If everything presents itself and the way things work out, then yeah, of course. Why not? It all depends on the current situation. Boxing changes. It's like a fighter loses, and then it's the next guy in line. That's all. You can't really predict the future much. It's hard.

“Right now, 154 is very hot so I’ll stay here. At the moment, Fundora has the belts now but, no, I don't think he's the best.”

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The annual Herlev Fight Night took place tonight, drawing a full house for an evening filled with boxing action. While last year featured three professional bouts, this year’s event showcased four, all promoted by Rng*Sde Promotions. However, it was the amateur and Olympic matchups that once again stole the show.

In the main event, local lightweight Elias Idrissi (6-0) headlined the professional portion of the night, earning a decisive victory over German-South African David Rajuili (13-14-1) after six rounds. Idrissi dominated the fight, outscoring Rajuili, though he was unable to land a decisive blow. The judges unanimously scored the bout 60-54 in favor of Idrissi.

In another lightweight contest, Ahmad Chauki El Ahmad (5-0) faced off against Spanish-Kenyan Ronald Olkwera (3-3-1). This closely contested six-round fight saw El Ahmad emerge victorious, with the judges scoring it 60-54 twice and 59-55. However, some observers felt the score was somewhat harsh on Olkwera, as neither fighter managed to hurt the other significantly. El Ahmad did sustain a cut over his right eye, but it did not hinder his performance.

The heavyweight clash between Gustav Thorsen (4-0) and Dutch-Italian Giovanni Auriemma (2-5-1) turned out to be a messy affair. Thorsen managed to secure a unanimous decision victory, with all judges scoring it 60-54. However, many rounds were competitive, with neither fighter able to establish clear dominance.

The professional portion of the show opened with light heavyweight Amre Allman (2-1) defeating Czech Tomas Podas (3-8) by unanimous decision, with scores of 40-36 twice and 40-35.

The combination of local talent and the excitement of amateur bouts ensured that Herlev Fight Night continued its tradition of providing memorable boxing experiences.

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Lancashire’s Jack Rafferty (24-0, 15 KOs) secured the British junior welterweight title with a stunning come-from-behind victory against talented southpaw Henry Turner (13-1, 5 KOs) after eight rounds. Initially, it was Turner who established a commanding lead, utilizing his slick boxing skills to outmaneuver Rafferty and control the early rounds.

Rafferty, who entered the ring as the Commonwealth junior welterweight champion, struggled in the opener as Turner, trained by Alan Smith, adeptly managed the distance. Turner continued to pick off Rafferty with precise shots in the second and third rounds, displaying his education in the sport. Despite this, Rafferty showed resilience, particularly in the fourth round, where he began to find his rhythm and landed some accurate right hands.

The pattern persisted, with Turner maintaining his composure and landing clean punches, including a lead right uppercut in the seventh round that was a highlight-worthy shot. However, Rafferty's relentless pressure began to wear down the 24-year-old Turner as the fight progressed. By the ninth round, Rafferty capitalized on Turner's exhaustion, unleashing a furious volley of punches that trapped Turner against the ropes.

In a dramatic moment, Rafferty landed a decisive shot to Turner’s stomach, sending him crashing to the canvas. Recognizing their fighter’s distress, Turner’s corner pulled him out at the end of the round, ensuring his safety.

“I’ve worked 18 years for this, dreamed of it,” Rafferty said post-fight. “I thought it was man versus boy tonight, but it was man versus man. When he gets older, he’ll be some fighter.”

After a grueling fight, Rafferty plans to take a break, stating, “I’m going to go and see my girlfriend; I haven’t seen her since March. I’ve not even gone to see my mum’s grave. I’ll be dressing her up tomorrow in the gold stuff.”

Meanwhile, Turner, just 24, may feel regret but undoubtedly has a bright future ahead.

In an earlier bout, Liverpool’s Jack Turner (9-0, 8 KOs) showcased his explosive power by achieving his seventh first-round finish against the vastly overmatched Gonzalo Corinaldesi (5-7-1, 1 KO) from Argentina. The 22-year-old bantamweight delivered a thunderous right hand that sent Corinaldesi crashing to the canvas at 2:47 of the first round.

As the referee counted, Turner celebrated wildly in a testament to boxing’s savage nature. However, out of respect, he paused his celebration until Corinaldesi regained consciousness.

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Tyson Fury recently declared that it would be “a travesty” if he never fights Anthony Joshua. Speaking on TNT Sports ahead of Nick Ball’s upcoming bout with Ronny Rios, Fury made it clear that their rivalry is far from over, no matter the circumstances surrounding Joshua’s career.

“It doesn’t matter if he’s lost one fight or 21, he will never escape the Gypsy King,” Fury said. “He will always have to fight me. It doesn’t matter if he’s 49, 42, 55, or 65, we will definitely fight. I don’t care if he never wins another fight for 20 years; we have to fight for the fans of this country.”

As Fury gears up for his December 21 rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, he expressed confidence, stating, “I’m ready to rock and roll. I don’t need a 12-week camp. I’ve been boxing all my life. I’m ready to go tonight, tomorrow, next weekend. All I need is five or six weeks of good sparring this time.”

Reflecting on Joshua’s recent loss to Daniel Dubois, Fury praised Dubois’s performance, saying, “Daniel did everything he had to do.” However, he quickly redirected his focus back to Joshua, emphasizing the importance of their long-awaited showdown.

“At the end of the day, it would be a travesty if we didn’t fight,” Fury continued. “No matter if he loses 20 more fights, if he doesn’t win another fight and has 10 years away from the game, it doesn’t matter. We have to fight. Doesn’t matter if we’re 50 years old; we have to fight.”

Fury reminisced about a missed opportunity with David Price, recalling how that rivalry was building up and could have resulted in a massive fight. He insists that allowing the Fury vs. Joshua fight to slip away would be equally regrettable.

As the boxing world waits with bated breath, the question remains: Will Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua finally meet in the ring, or will their highly anticipated clash remain a distant dream?

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