Turki Alalshikh has emerged as the man to have organised and arranged some of the biggest boxing fights in the past few years.

A Saudi Arabian adviser at the Royal Court under the rank of Minister and the current Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Alalshikh has helped Saudi host a series of high profile fights.

Even when the fights are not in Saudi, the fingerprints of Turki Alalshikh are all over them.

Case in point being the recent fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.

Taking place at Wembley Stadium in England, the bout was billed as part of Riyadh Season and there was even the Saudi national anthem sang before the main event.

If that’s not an indication of the influence of Turki Alalshikh and Saudi on the sport of boxing, then nothing is.

So when Alalshikh comments on what’s set to take place in the world of boxing, it’s important to take note.

And he’s just provided an insight into some of the future fights lined up.

Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol clash on Saturday, the Saudi matchmaker made a series of revelations.

“See in February again Queensberry against Matchroom, 5 vs 5, we will finish it maybe this week with a big surprise and then let’s see the result about this fight, the result of the big fight December 21, [Oleksandr] Usyk-Tyson [Fury].

“Joshua, Dubois, Tyson, Usyk, everyone, everyone on the line.Martin Bakole claims Zhilei Zhang ‘ran’ from their fight

“This is what we want. We want the big fights and to see who’s really the best fighters in each division.”

There’s a lot to unpack there.

Firstly, it seems that Queensbury vs Matchroom 2 is taking place in February, with an official announcement coming soon.

And then Turki Alalshikh seems to imply that Joshua vs Dubois is likely to be happening around that time also.

So it looks like February 2025 is the date being earmarked for the rematch.

Of course, things can always change.

Right now, Anthony Joshua is still suspended from boxing and must wait until he’s allowed to return to the ring.

Eddie Hearn, Joshua’s promoter, has already stated that AJ’s preference is a rematch with Dubois.

So while the result from the Usyk vs Fury fight may alter things, it seems that the plan right now is for Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois in February.

And if anything can make that happen, Turki Alalshikh is certainly the man for the job.

Dana White is not a man to hold back his thoughts.

When asked a question, he’s a straight shooter who is happy to provide an answer.

That’s what happened recently when the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) president was asked about claims made by former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou about the difference in pay from the UFC to boxing.

In typical Dana White fashion, he put across his thoughts in a forthright manner.

And his comments has stirred a reaction from Ngannou.

The former UFC heavyweight champion is currently signed with the Professional Fighters League (PFL) after losing his last boxing match to Anthony Joshua by devastating knockout.

Among his greatest achievements, during his fight against Alistair Overeem at UFC 218 in March 2018, Ngannou landed a devastating uppercut that led him to win by knockout in the first round.

This punch was measured at 129,161 units on the UFC’s punch meter, setting a new record.

After Ngannou parted ways with the UFC due to a prolonged contractual dispute, the French Cameroonian has headlined two boxing events against heavyweight stars Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

Unfortunately, his loss against Anthony Joshua put a stop to his boxing career.

Since then, Dana White has made several jabs at Ngannou since the former heavyweight champion left the UFC.Jake Paul challenges Mike Tyson with $5 million bet

White has also claimed that the UFC offered him the largest heavyweight contract in UFC history, and that he would have earned more than in his first two professional boxing fights combined.

Upon hearing these accusations, Ngannou did not stay silent and has now responded by labelling the UFC president a liar.

In an interview with SHAK MMA, Ngannou said, “Unless he was the one writing the check, I don’t see how he could know that.

“But for me, as the one receiving that money after leaving the UFC, and based on what the UFC was proposing, it was just a trap.

“It wasn’t a solid contract… so that’s a lie.”

Additionally, Ngannou reacted to White’s comments about entering the boxing business.

“Honestly, I don’t know anything about what he said.

“He has said many things so far; we are all confused.”

It seems that the relationship between the two will remain complicated.

For UFC fans dreaming of a reconciliation between the two men any time soon, it certainly seems far from happening.

Vasyl Lomachenko had a fabled amateur career and carried that success into the professional scene, becoming a three-weight world champion in just twelve contests. However, at 36-years-old and lacking motivation to return to the ring, the fan-favourite Ukrainian may be about the hang up the gloves.

‘Loma’ famously went 396-1 during his stellar amateur career and attempted to make history by challenging for world honours in just his second bout as a professional, but fell short in a split-decision defeat to Orlando Salido.

However, in the fight that followed, Lomachenko did manage to get his hands on a world title by scoring a majority-decision victory over Gary Russell Jr. for the WBO featherweight crown.

From there on out it the world of boxing became obsessed by the talent of ‘The Matrix’, as many tried and failed to lay a glove on the masterful technician, defending his featherweight title on three occasions before picking up the WBO super-featherweight strap – which was defended four times before a move up to lightweight.

At 135lbs, Loma appeared to have maxed out physically but he still had the superior skill to dominate Jorge Linares, Jose Pedraza, Anthony Crolla and Luke Campbell to become the unified WBC, WBA and WBO champion.

Although, that emphatic run that captivated the world of boxing was brought to an end by a then-unlikely contender as the now well-respected Teofimo Lopez upset the odds and pulled off the upset to make a name for himself and shake up the lightweight division.

After three wins, Lomachenko would return to the peak of the lightweight division and what an opportunity it was – a shot at his lifelong dream of becoming an undisputed champion against the youngest undisputed title-holder of all-time, Devin Haney.Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: new fight added to undercard

Yet, despite the vast majority of fans believing that ‘Loma’ had done enough to win the fight, it was Haney who got the nod on the scorecards, leaving the veteran heartbroken.

But all was not lost for 36-year-old Lomachenko, who returned in another title fight earlier this year and rolled back the years to dethrone George Kambosos Jr. and become the IBF lightweight champion, ending an almost four-year run without having a belt to his name.

As a result, it was expected that Lomachenko would pursue the other lightweight champions; Gervonta Davis (WBA), Shakur Stevenson (WBC) and Denys Berinchyk (WBO), yet news that the hard-to-hit phenomenon was not motivated to fight Davis raised red flags.

Now, ESPN journalist Mike Coppinger has claimed that Lomachenko refused a fight with ‘Tank’ because he is ‘contemplating retirement’, whilst previewing Davis’ recently-confirmed showdown with Lamont Roach.Gervonta Davis was in talks to fight Vasiliy Lomachenko – who is contemplating retirement – and after the prospect of the fight collapsed, Tank will now fight Lamont Roach in a fight where he’ll be a major favorite. Discussing Gervonta’s next fight on ESPN+’s State of Boxing. pic.twitter.com/m8F0Qcqmuf

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) October 10, 2024“Gervonta Davis was in talks to fight Vasiliy Lomachenko – who is contemplating retirement – and after the prospect of the fight collapsed, Tank will now fight Lamont Roach in a fight where he’ll be a major favorite. Discussing Gervonta’s next fight on ESPN+’s State of Boxing.”

Davis will fight Roach on December 14th in Texas, with a salivating co-main event also being reported for that bill.

As for ‘Loma’, he has recently been linked to an alternate opponent, but if this is the end – what a ride it has been.

After over a year of inactivity, Chris Eubank Jr steps back into a boxing ring this weekend.

The son of legendary boxer Chris Eubank, Jr is set to face Kamil Szeremeta on the undercard of Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol in Saudi.

Eubank Jr is looking to remind the world that he still has what it takes to become a world champion despite reaching 35 years of age.

A decisive win against Szeremeta will go a long way to building anticipation to see what’s next for the Brighton based boxer.

Chris Eubank Jr has never struggled to garner interest, not least because of his surname.

But it seems that he has his eye on a mega bout after confirming that he’s in discussions with three blockbuster names to fight next.

Speaking to TNT Sports, Eubank Jr seemingly already has one eye on the future.

“Yes, I need to win and do so in devastating fashion”, he told the television broadcaster in a sit down interview.

“If I don’t, why would people want to see me fight Canelo, Conor Benn, Billy Joe Saunders, or Terence Crawford?

“If I can’t beat this guy convincingly, why am I fighting them?

“There’s still so much for me in my boxing career. It’s not just a belief; it’s reality.

“We’re already in talks with Canelo, Benn, Saunders, and the middleweight titleholders.Huge rematch expected to land on Davis-Roach undercard

“I just need to do my job, stay disciplined, and all those big fights will happen.”

Those three names mentioned would undoubtedly be box office fights.

It seems that everyone in the middleweight division wants a fight with Canelo Alvarez and Eubank Jr is happy to have his name in the mix for that one.

Of course, one of his three losses in his career came against Billy Joe Saunders on split decision.

Those two have never met again in the ring and fight fans will be intrigued to see who would come up next.

But it’s the other name that will likely get the most attention.

Any card that features the names of Benn and Eubank will sell tickets.

And that’s the fight that Eubank Jr seems to want next.

“Yes, if he sorts out his license, that’s definitely a fight I want next”, said Chris Eubank Jr when asked about the Conor Benn fight.

These two were originally scheduled to fight in October 2022, but the fight was cancelled just days before after Benn had tested positive for banned substances.

Conor Benn has always protested his innocence despite the fight being called off.

It seems that the fight could be rekindled with these latest comments showing that there’s still an eagerness on the side of Chris Eubank Jr to make that fight happen next in his career.

Chris Eubank Jr. made headlines recently for launching a scathing rant at the press conference for Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed light-heavyweight showdown with Dmitry Bivol. However, his cousin, Harlem, has now revealed the real reason behind the middleweight contender’s ruthless verbal attack.

Eubank Jr. is scheduled to appear on the Beterbiev-Bivol undercard against Kamil Szeremeta (22-2-2) on Saturday night as he hopes to edge closer towards a world title shot against Janibek Alimkhanuly or possibly Hamzah Sheeraz.

Yet, at the press conference for the event last month, the focus of Eubank Jr. did not appear to be on his opponent. Instead, the 35-year-old gunned for British promoters Eddie Hearn, Frank Warren and Kalle Sauerland, labelling each of them as ‘scumbags’ in the viral clip whilst explaining why he has signed with Ben Shalom’s BOXXER.Eubank Jr knows how to make a headline.

Here he is gearing into Warren Sauerland and Hearn for being scumbag promoters. Only Turki survives‼️🥊🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/OAIDRXXVdr

— LondonRunzBoxing (@LondonRunz) September 25, 2024

“Why BOXXER? Because every other promoter out here is scumbag.

“He [Frank Warren] sued me for a couple of hundred thousand a few years ago, so obviously I’d never go back to him. Scumbag.

“Kalle Sauerland, kept me in a terrible contract for several years. Scumbag.

“Eddie Hearn and Frank Smith tried everything they could to make this Conor Benn fight. So yes, scumbags.

“The only one who isn’t [a scumbag] is Turki Al-Alshikh. This is a man who isn’t trying to take money from fighters and use lawyers and accountants in slave contracts.”

Understandably, each of targeted promoters were outraged at the comments but none more so than Frank Warren, who threatened to take a legal course of action once again.

Soon after, Eubank Jr. released a statement and apologised for his words – with that apology being accepted by Warren.Chris Eubank Jr and Frank Warren release a statement. #fightclub247#boxing#fighter#beterbievbivol#champion#forthefanspic.twitter.com/KJcegynEFf

— Fight Club 24/7 (@fightclub247) September 25, 2024

“Following today’s press conference for the historic Riyadh Season event on October 12th, I would like to retract my inaccurate statements and offer my apologies to Frank Warren, Eddie Hearn and Kalle Sauerland. I now wish to focus purely on boxing and preparing for a huge fight in Riyadh next month.”

However, rising welterweight contender and cousin of Chris, Harlem Eubank, today exclusively told that this rant was one that was planned by Eubank Jr. and others, rather than one that was off of the cuff, explaining that someone gave him the ‘green light’ beforehand.

“Chris is always going to speak his mind, whatever he thinks. He is always happy to speak his mind and I think Ben [Shalom] had a hard week the week before in the AJ fight build-up, and I think that Jr. came to the rescue.

“Chris is one of them people that is happy to express his views, especially if given the green light to do so.”

Whoever it was that encouraged Eubank Jr. to cause a stir will certainly be pleased with the outcome, but the former IBO middleweight world champion will be hoping that his speech did not cause too much of a distraction, and that he can still get the job done against Szeremeta on Saturday night.

Fabio Wardley has proven himself to not only be a worthy British champion but a possible world title threat by maintaining his 18-fight undefeated record at the peak of the domestic level. Yet, Saturday night represents his toughest test to date and ahead of fight night, the Ipswich fan-favourite made a shocking admission.

Despite no amateur experience, Wardley rose into British title contention after knockout victories in all outings since his debut and after 14 wins and 13 knockouts, Wardley was offered the shot at the vacant title against Nathan Gorman – who was halted in just three rounds.

An opportunity on the big stage soon followed, as Wardley stopped American Michael Coffie before returning to defend the Lonsdale Belt on the Fury-Ngannou Riyadh Season card in Saudi Arabia, knocking out David Adeleye in a career-best performance.

Yet, it was Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke who was being picked by many to put an end to Wardley’s reign and an Easter Sunday showdown gave further substance to those suggestions.

Wardley and Clarke went to war in one of 2024’s fights of the year thus far, where Wardley scored a knockdown and Clarke was deducted an additional point, but still the judges scored the contest as a draw – meaning Clarke would have been victorious if not for the low blow.

Now, Wardley and Clarke will rematch in what many feel is the highlight of the Beterbiev-Bivol undercard and in an interview with Boxing News, 29-year-old Wardley declared that he intends to vacate the British title during the aftermath.Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: new fight added to undercard

“Obviously, the Frazer Clarke era, whatever that bit of my life was or bit of my boxing career was – that will be finished after Saturday night. And my British title, British area level fights. I think they’ll be done as well. I can’t see any more contenders that is a right [fight] for me to take at this juncture in my career. I’ve had my good run with it, time to probably let that go.”

This will be Wardley’s third defence of the belt, allowing him to keep a hold of the belt and add it to his collection even after it has been officially vacated.

Although, the strong-willed power-puncher hopes that the British title will not be the only strap that he can look back on after his career, adding that he is hoping to close in on a world title shot during 2025.

“Ultimately setting up for a world title or at least a shot at a world title or eliminator or a voluntary shot.

“I’m up there in the mix. We know the big fight that’s happening at the end of the year. So, once that happens and then a few months later when things start to fragment and mandatories start to get called and eliminators everything moves starts to move in all sorts of directions. I want one of those directions to be towards me.”

Fabio Wardley currently sits at #8 in the world rankings with both the WBO and WBC, #9 with the WBA and #12 with the IBF. As he suggests, belts are likely to become available in the near future, but the route selection may prove pivotal depending on which belts the victor of Fury-Usyk decide to retain.

Tim Tszyu and Bakhram Murtazaliev are set to fight over the IBF junior middleweight title on Saturday 19th October.

Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida is the current location for the clash.

But that looks in serious jeopardy as of now.

Hurricane Milton has been all over the news in the United States of America.

People have been ordered to stay indoors by police as Hurricane Milton smashes into Florida.

Two people have already died from a tornado as Hurricane Milton approached.

The National Weather Service has issued the highest level of flood warning possible to residents of Tampa, St Petersburg and Clearwater. There are approximately two million residents who are subject to the alert.

The situation is pretty dire right now.

With winds recorded of 390km/hour, it’s one of the worst hurricanes in USA history.

A boxing fight is not at the forefront of most people’s minds in Florida right now.

With so much destruction and devastation, it’s looking unfeasible that the fight will be staged in Orlando next week.

No Limit CEO George Rose, who is promoting the fight, has detailed plans to the media around the possibilities.

“It’s been a bit of a tumultuous last week as we found out about the weather trends over in the U.S,” Rose told media.Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul: new fight added to undercard

“It’s been a bit of a scramble for all of us. At the moment, what I can say is both fighters are safe and both are preparing for what is going to be the biggest fights of their careers.

“We’re staying in touch with our U.S. counterparts as often as we can and as it stands at the moment everything is proceeding as per planned but we are prepared to make a mad dash and a mad change if we have to.

“At the moment we’re staying alert and staying prepared for every update and every change that happens between now and then.

“I seriously cannot believe how big this is.

“We thought the floods and everything we faced here in Australia had been the biggest, craziest weather phenomenon we’d have to worry about in putting on an event but this is huge.

“This is very scary.

“But it’s something I think we’re well aware of and we’re going to make sure our fighters are safe and we do make the best decision at the end. But we’re ready to move on whatever we have to do.”

This is not the first time that No Limit have had to move a fight for one of their boxers.

No Limit had to postpone Nikita Tszyu’s professional boxing debut in 2022 after the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre was flooded.

“We were able to move that event within 24 hours and make that happen,” Rose said.

“Obviously this is larger scale with a world title fight happening over there in Orlando but we’ve got no hesitation in having to move and choose a safer option to ensure Timmy still gets his world title shot and Mateo Tapia gets to continue on his trajectory towards the same position as Tim.”

So it seems that there’s a distinct possibility that the fight will be moved if things don’t improve much in Florida.

For a while now, boxing fans have been wondering when Terence Crawford and Sebastian Fundora would get in the ring and face one another.

Crawford last fought in August and it seemed his victory had set him on to the path to a mega fight with Canelo Alvarez.

Alvarez himself only fought in September, so the likelihood of that fight happening soon was a little farfetched.

In the meantime, a title unification fight between Terence Crawford and Sebastian Fundora was next on the cards.

Fundora, the current WBO and WBC light middleweight champion, instead wanted to step in the ring with Errol Spence Jr.

Are you keeping up so far?

Now there seems to have been some resolution on the matter.

After the WBO had given Terence Crawford and Sebastian Fundora time negotiate their fight, it has now seemingly been resolved for the time being.

According to Mike Coppinger from ESPN, Crawford has agreed for Fundora to first fight Errol Spence Jr.

The idea is that a future fight between the pair would be much bigger if Fundora was to beat Spence Jr.Team GB star signs with boxing advisor

Sebastian Fundora and Errol Spence Jr. are now expected to meet in early 2025.

This is an intriguing match up just because of all the possibilities that it opens up.

Spence Jr. lost to Crawford last year and there has not been a rematch so far.

If he beats Fundora, that may be back on the table.

Once it progresses to the next phase of this plan, Crawford beating either of those fighters must surely put him in a conversation for a clash against Canelo Alvarez.

A face off between Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez is something that all boxing fans would love to see and would be a big time bout for 2025.Ahead of tomorrow’s WBO deadline, Terence Crawford and Sebastian Fundora reached a resolution to allow Fundora to proceed with a voluntary defense with the understanding the junior middleweight title unification will be explored afterward, sources told ESPN. This paves the way…

Gervonta Davis’ return to action against Lamont Roach Jr. has been highly criticized, with ‘Tank’ believed to be comfortably better than his naturally smaller opponent. However, if the main event has left you wanting more, then luckily it appears as though an exciting rematch will also take place on the bill.

The WBA lightweight champion had been linked to unification bouts against either Shakur Stevenson (WBC) and Vasyl Lomachenko (IBF) but both men were recently ruled out, forcing the self-proclaimed ‘face of boxing’ to search for a suitable challenger for his title.

As far as lightweight options were concerned, WBA #2 Floyd Schofield and WBA #3 Edwin De Los Santos (16-2) were each calling for the opportunity to challenge for world honours, yet Davis instead opted to face WBA super-featherweight champion, Roach.

News of the selection underwhelmed many, but whispers that David Benavidez could fight on the undercard raised hopes for the December event, until it was confirmed that ‘The Mexican Monster’ will take part in a mammoth main event of his own in January – ruling him out of the December show.

Although it does not feature Benavidez, the co-main of the card does seem to be an intriguing one, ESPN have reported that Stephen Fulton will fight for a second time as a featherweight as he collides with fellow former super-bantamweight champion Brandon Figueroa once again – over three years since Fulton scored a controversial split-decision win over the Texan.World title clash rumoured for David Benavidez vs. David Morrell event

“Stephen Fulton and Brandon Figueroa will meet in a featherweight rematch on the Dec. 14 Gervonta Davis-Lamont Roach undercard in Houston, sources told ESPN.”

Fulton debuted at 126lbs last month with yet another eyebrow-raising split-decision win, being knocked down by Carlos Castro but just doing enough to get the nod on the scorecards in a first outing since his brutal knockout defeat to Naoya Inoue.

Meanwhile, Figueroa has fought thrice since moving up from 122lbs and also faced Castro on his first featherweight appearance – scoring a sixth-round stoppage win.

Since then, ‘The Heartbreaker’ has defeated Mark Magsayo for the WBC interim title and then defended the belt against Jessie Magdaleno, leaving the victor of his rematch with Fulton well poised for a shot at Rey Vargas’ WBC world title.

Tank-Roach will take place on December 14th in Houston, Texas, as a PBC event that will be available to purchase on Amazon Prime Video PPV, with further details expected to be announced imminently.

Jake Paul, known for his extravagant challenges, has launched a new bet for his upcoming fight. The controversial YouTuber-turned-boxer is offering an additional $5 million to Mike Tyson if the former champion can last more than four rounds in their bout. The fight, set for November 15, was already surrounded by criticism. With this bet, Paul aims to add even more spectacle to an already media-fueled match.

The offer adds to the $20 million Tyson is projected to earn for his participation in the fight. However, Paul didn’t stop there. In a video posted on Tuesday, the young boxer took it a step further by proposing a consequence if Tyson fails to last more than four rounds. “Mikey Mikey, if you can last more than four rounds with me, I’ll give you an extra $5 million… But if you don’t, then you have to get a tattoo that says, ‘I love Jake Paul,’” Paul declared in a challenging tone.The most talked-about fight of the year

The bout between 27-year-old Jake Paul and 58-year-old Mike Tyson has become one of the most talked-about events in the boxing world. The fight will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and will be broadcast live on Netflix, which has heavily promoted the event. Experts have expressed divided opinions about the fight. Many have called it a “spectacle” and a “farce,” given the significant age and experience difference between the two fighters.

Despite the criticism, some believe Tyson still has a chance. Although he’s no longer the fighter who once dominated the boxing world, the legend remains feared for his punching power. If Tyson manages to land a solid punch, he could put Paul in serious trouble. On the other hand, Paul, who has received both praise and criticism for his transition into boxing, seems confident. During the promotion of the fight, he has focused on fun and provocation, something he has showcased on his social media platforms.Jake Paul’s show continues to rise

Although the fight may seem like a circus to many, Jake Paul is expected to earn a substantial amount of money. Estimates suggest his earnings could exceed $40 million, further solidifying his place in the entertainment boxing business. Paul has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to capture the public’s attention, whether through his victories in the ring or his self-promotion tactics.

November 15 will be a decisive date for both fighters. While the outcome of the fight is uncertain, the $5 million bet has undoubtedly raised expectations. Tyson, who has shown intense training on his social media, will not only aim to last the four rounds but also to reaffirm his legacy. Meanwhile, Jake Paul is confident that, in the end, he will emerge victorious, with or without a tattoo involved.@betr Deal or no deal 🤔 #miketyson#jakepaul#boxing#paultyson♬ original sound – Betr

The fight between Bruce Carrington and Dana Coolwell has been added to the preliminary card of the November 15 PPV event, headlined by the bout between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. This information was confirmed by sources close to ESPN. Carrington, ranked as ESPN’s tenth featherweight, is coming off a notable victory over Sulaiman Segawa. The fight, set for eight rounds, promises to be one of the night’s most exciting matchups.Bruce Carrington, known as “Shu Shu,”

His last fight took place on September 27, 2024, when he defeated Segawa by majority decision in the tenth round. The American boxer holds an impeccable record of 13 wins, no losses, and no draws. With this unbeaten streak, Carrington has established himself as one of the brightest prospects in the featherweight division.

Dana Coolwell, on the other hand, is a rising Australian talent with a record of 13 wins and 2 losses. His last fight was on March 23 against Fernando Tagpuno Jr., where he dominated, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 100-90 on two cards and 99-91 on the third. Coolwell has been compared to a young Paul Fleming for his fighting style. His skill and talent make him a worthy opponent for Carrington.

This featherweight clash not only adds excitement to the card but also balances an event that has stirred controversy. The main event between Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul has been criticized by several boxing personalities and media outlets. However, with matchups like Carrington vs. Coolwell, fight fans are anticipating a quality show.Bruce Carrington will fight Australia’s Dana Coolwell in an eight-rounder on the Nov. 15 Mike Tyson-Jake Paul PPV undercard, sources tell ESPN. Carrington, ESPN’s No. 10 featherweight, is coming off majority-decision victory over Sulaiman Segawa last month. Like Tyson, “Shu Shu”…

In a recent interview with @BoxNation_TV, promoter Frank Warren revealed he turned down a big-money offer for Hamzah Sheeraz to fight Canelo Álvarez earlier this year. Warren said, “We were offered the Canelo fight early this year, but I said no, not yet. It was really good money. An offer was made.”

Sheeraz, now 24 with an impressive record of 21-0, recently defeated Tyler Denny by TKO, continuing his rise as a top middleweight contender. Meanwhile, Canelo, one of boxing’s biggest stars, holds a record of 61-2-2 and recently won against Edgar Berlanga. Warren emphasized that while Sheeraz has the talent, it's not the right time to face someone of Canelo's caliber—but the matchup could happen in the future.

Will we ever see this blockbuster fight?

#BoxingNews #CaneloSheeraz #HamzahSheeraz #CaneloAlvarez #Middleweight #FutureChampions #Boxing

British boxer Anthony Joshua has seen his mentality come under scrutiny following a painful knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last month. At Wembley, the heavyweight lost convincingly, sparking concern within the boxing community about his future in the sport. Several legends have suggested that Joshua, a two-time former world champion, consider retiring after his latest setback in the ring.

Joshua, 34, had accumulated a streak of four consecutive victories before his fight with Dubois. The bout was seen as an opportunity to solidify his comeback following a knockout win over former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. However, despite being the favorite, Joshua struggled to find his rhythm during the fight.Daniel Dubois dominated the bout, knocking Anthony Joshua down four times before delivering a devastating knockout in the fifth round.

With this victory, Dubois retained his IBF title, while Joshua dropped to seventh in the world heavyweight rankings. This defeat has led to calls from prominent boxing figures for Joshua to retire, although others believe he still has the potential to return to the top.

One who believes Joshua has more to offer in boxing is fellow British heavyweight David Adeleye. In a recent interview with Mirror Fighting, Adeleye expressed that Anthony Joshua’s mentality before the fight “was wrong.” According to the young prospect, something in the preparation didn’t work in the former champion’s favor.

“It was a one-sided fight,” commented Adeleye. “I’ve got a lot of love for AJ, but yeah, it was a one-sided fight. I just think maybe the mentality going into the fight was wrong, and maybe something was wrong in the preparation, so it just didn’t favor him.”

Adeleye also believes that, despite the criticism, Joshua still has much to offer boxing. Among the possibilities for Joshua’s future is a matchup with Tyson Fury, a long-anticipated bout for fans. Although the two have had talks over the years, the fight has yet to materialize.Team GB star signs with boxing advisor

Furthermore, Adeleye maintains that, despite the loss, Joshua remains boxing’s “golden goose.” Interest in a fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury still exists, although perhaps not at the same level as in previous years. Nonetheless, Adeleye believes that this clash, which would determine who is the best British boxer of his era, remains significant.

Tyson Fury, for his part, has also shown interest in fighting Joshua. In a recent interview, Fury stated that a fight between the two will happen before the end of their careers, regardless of Joshua’s recent defeat. “Joshua knows he’s getting it,” Fury assured. “Even if we’re 50 years old, he’s got to fight me. There’s no escaping it.”

Daniel Dubois’ promoter, Frank Warren, has revealed that his client’s next fight is scheduled for early next year. A rematch between Joshua and Dubois could take place on February 22 in Riyadh, according to forecasts. In the meantime, uncertainty about Joshua’s future continues to be a topic of debate in the boxing world.

As discussions about Anthony Joshua’s future and the possibilities of a rematch or a showdown with Fury continue, the boxing world eagerly awaits to see if the British fighter can rise from his recent defeats and prove that he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level.

A team GB boxer is making the transition to the professional game.

For most boxers that compete at The Olympic Games, one of their goals is to give it a go at the professional level.

The professional game is where the big money is and it provides boxers the opportunity to make some life changing money.

And it’s also a path well trodden in the past.

Names like Lennox Lewis, Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier and Anthony Joshua are just some of the names that competed at the Olympics before going on to becoming world heavyweight champion.

A young hopeful from England will be hoping to do the same.

Pat Brown, a young British boxer, will turn professional after reaching an agreement with Sam Jones, an advisor in the boxing world.

Sam Jones, for those unaware, handles the career of Jack Catterall.

For those who don’t know him, Pat Brown is a 24-year-old British amateur boxer from Sale, Greater Manchester.Lawrence Okolie vacates his title to move up a division

He has competed in various amateur fights and gained recognition in the boxing scene, standing out for his dynamic style.

His journey in the 2024 Summer Olympics was cut short when he lost in the round of 16.

Brown began boxing at the age of 11 and has had 70 amateur fights to date.

Pat Brown has been considered one of the most promising prospects in British boxing, with expectations that he will succeed in the professional ranks.

According to NoSmokeBoxing, a promotional agreement is being worked on for Brown, as several boxing promoters have stated their desire in signing the fighter after he competed for team GB at the 2024 Olympic Games.

One of those is believed to be Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn.

It will be interesting to see what the future holds for this emerging talent as he enters the professional boxing scene.

Chris Eubank Jr., British boxer and son of the legendary Chris Eubank Sr., has publicly revealed that his father is no longer involved in his life. Eubank Jr. reflected on his father’s absence in his personal and professional life, following years of close collaboration.

Eubank Sr. was a key figure during the early years of his son’s career, always present at press conferences and training sessions. However, this relationship has drastically changed in recent years, marking a distance between them.

“He doesn’t have a role, which is pretty crazy because for a huge part of my career, he was a massive part of everything,” confessed Eubank Jr. in an interview with Mirror Fighting. The boxer explained that, for much of his career, his father was an integral part of both the business and sporting aspects of his life. “The business side, the press conferences, the training… he was always there, and now he’s not there for any of it,” he pointed out.The distancing between father and son seems to be related to Chris Eubank Jr.’s need to forge his own path.

According to Eubank Jr., the time had come to take full control of his career without relying on his father’s figure. “I felt it wasn’t working, and as my own man, I had learned enough and done enough in the game to do my own thing,” he added.

Their relationship has further complicated due to the challenges Eubank Sr. faces in separating his role as a father from his involvement in the boxing business. “I think it’s going to take me being out of boxing for him to come back into my life,” explained Eubank Jr., who believes his father may need to step away from boxing to restore their family relationship.

Despite the rift, Eubank Jr. expressed his gratitude for everything his father had taught him. “I’m very appreciative of everything he did and everything he taught me throughout my life and my career, but I want to be my own man, and that’s what I’m doing now,” he affirmed.A family tragedy that changed his life

The distance from his father is not the only trial Chris Eubank Jr. has faced in recent years. The Eubank family suffered a tragic loss when Sebastian, Chris Jr.’s younger brother, passed away three years ago in Dubai after suffering a heart attack. This tragedy transformed Eubank Jr.’s life, as he took on the role of a father figure for his nephew Raheem, Sebastian’s son.Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach react differently to fight announcement

“I became a father overnight,” confessed Eubank Jr. about his new family responsibility. Despite the painful loss, the boxer highlighted that his love for his nephew has been a source of strength. “Now it’s my duty and my honor to step in and fulfill that father figure role for his son Raheem, my nephew, whom I now consider a son,” he explained. “It was a horrible thing that happened, but I’ve used the love I have for Raheem to strengthen and focus on what I’m doing.”

Eubank Jr. also emphasized how this experience has changed his perspective on life and his career. “You become more aware; there’s a lot more on the line now. When kids get involved, you want to make sure you’re there for their entire life,” he noted. This new responsibility has led the boxer to adjust his priorities and be more mindful of the decisions he makes in his career.The future of Chris Eubank Jr. in the ring

Amid these personal changes, Chris Eubank Jr. remains focused on his boxing career. On Saturday night, he will face Kamil Szeremeta in Riyadh, a fight marking another step in his journey toward solidifying himself in the elite of world boxing. Without his father in his corner, Eubank Jr. has focused on his independence, relying on the lessons he has learned throughout his life and career to guide him.

Eubank Jr. has made it clear that, although he misses the closeness with his father, he is determined to follow his own path. With new challenges both inside and outside the ring, Chris Eubank Jr. has shown he is ready to face the future with determination and maturity.

In a recent interview with the YouTube channel BOXING NOW, Dave Allen made strong statements about his upcoming fight against Johnny Fisher. This bout has been added to the undercard of the highly anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, which will take place on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Dave Allen, known as “The White Rhino,” dismissed the criticism predicting a quick outcome in favor of Fisher.

“I see a lot of comments on social media saying it will be a one-round fight. I don’t know what they’re basing that on,” said Allen. He also highlighted that his experience is significantly greater than that of his opponent. “I’ve boxed with three Olympic medalists, two world title challengers, a WBA world title holder who I knocked out in 3 rounds. I’ve never been (knocked down) as a pro or amateur,” he added.

Johnny Fisher, known as “The Romford Bull,” has built his reputation with an aggressive style and devastating knockout power. He has knocked out 11 of his 12 opponents, including Alen Babić in his most recent fight. However, despite his rising career, Fisher has yet to face a fighter with Allen’s experience and toughness.

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On the other hand, Fisher enters this fight with the confidence of youth and the momentum of his growing popularity. Though seen as the favorite, his aggressive style could work against him when facing Allen’s tactical experience. Fisher has been criticized for relying too heavily on brute force, which could leave him vulnerable if the fight goes beyond the early rounds.

For many, this fight symbolizes a potential generational shift in British boxing. Fisher, with his youth and power, is the favorite to secure victory. However, Allen has a chance if he can stretch the fight and test his opponent’s stamina. Despite the prediction of an early knockout in Fisher’s favor, Allen believes his experience and toughness could surprise many.Hamzah Sheeraz ordered for mammoth world title shot

The fight promises to be a clash of styles, with Johnny Fisher looking to impose his pace from the start and Dave Allen attempting to take the battle to more tactical grounds. While most analysts predict a Fisher victory within five rounds, the uncertainty surrounding the young fighter’s endurance and defensive strategy adds an exciting layer to this matchup.

This undercard bout will be part of a historic event, headlined by the much-anticipated rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The fight between Allen and Fisher could potentially steal the spotlight if both fighters live up to expectations.👀 ALLEN SEES “GLARING HOLES” IN FISHER

Both Martin Bakole and Zhilei Zhang have proven themselves as worthy heavyweight title contenders over the last eighteen months, scoring stunning knockout wins and soaring up the rankings. As a result, the pair were expected to collide in a bout to determine which power-puncher would challenge for world honours, but Bakole has now claimed that Zhang has ‘ran’ from the fight.

After sensationally halting Joe Joyce on two occasions during 2023, big things were expected of Zhang in 2024, but Joseph Parker derailed the ‘Big Bang’ hype train with a points victory in March.

However, Zhang was able to bounce back from the defeat in style as he dominated and decimated former WBC champion Deontay Wilder less than three months later.

Meanwhile, Martin Bakole has often been overlooked and dismissed as a contender in recent years but an upset knockout victory over highly-rated American Jared Anderson shocked the boxing world and made everyone take notice of the Congolese combatant back in June.

During the aftermath of that win, Bakole’s trainer Billy Nelson declared that his fighter will be fighting for world honours in two fights’ time and welcomed a showdown with Zhang on the Fury-Usyk II undercard.

“I think that there is a very good chance that it could be Zhang. That is the fight that His Excellency wants and if that is what His Excellency wants – that is what he will get.

“I think that I would be very confident after this next fight [potentially with Zhang], that the next fight would be [for] a world title. After this fight, the WBO and certainly the WBA is due their mandatories and we would be number one in the WBA and God willing, if we win in December, we would be pushing real hard to get that world title fight because we will then deserve it.”

Yesterday, the IBF ordered a final eliminator between Bakole and Germany’s Agit Kabayel to determine who will become the mandatory challenger for Daniel Dubois’ world title and although many believe Zhang to be China’s fearless bogeyman, Bakole told social media that the fan-favourite 41-year-old has turned down the fight.#zhang come and get your shoes 👟🤣 #kabayel be ready 🔥👊 pic.twitter.com/OFLb4CWT8H

— Martin Bakole (@MartinBakole01) October 9, 2024

“I am in Congo right now, training hard for big Zhang and I just heard that Zhang has said no to the fight and that he has forgotten his shoes. Big Zhang, come and get your shoes man, stop running away!

“I know that your team is protecting you, they don’t want you to get knocked out, so now I am focussed on Agit Kabayel.

“Kabayel, be ready.”

It is unclear whether Bakole-Kabayel could become a late addition to the recently announced Fury-Usyk II undercard, but it is a fight that is likely to land on a ‘Riyadh Season’ event – given the success that both men have had on Turki Al-Alshikh’s blockbuster cards.

Many fans have labelled Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed light-heavyweight showdown against Dmitry Bivol as the biggest and most intriguing fight in boxing yet, despite the skill of both men, there will be plenty of eyes on the referee.

Artur Beterbiev remains as the only world champion with a 100% knockout ratio in the sport, scoring stoppage wins over the likes of Oleksandr Gvozdyk, Anthony Yarde and Callum Smith.BETERBIEV KNOCKS OUT SMITH TO KEEP HIS STREAK ALIVE

20 fights | 20 wins | 20 knockouts pic.twitter.com/szEsSqpkZA

— Spinnin Backfist (@SpinninBackfist) January 14, 2024

Meanwhile, Bivol has proven himself as a slick, hard-to-pin down operator by banking unanimous-decision victories against Canelo Alvarez and Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez.Nah Dmitry Bivol treated Canelo like a fly 😂

Canelo was trying his hardest to hurt Bivol and Bivol doesn't get affected at all then just lands like 10+ punch combos against him 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Wqc5VTUdR6

— Jack Alter (@JackAlter0) October 4, 2024

With Beterbiev hoping to turn the contest into a war and Bivol aiming to put on a boxing clinic, the refereeing appointment was a major one as a more lenient one would benefit the aggressor and a stricter referee would be desired by a technician such as Bivol.

Likely to the delight of Bivol, the man in the middle has now been confirmed as Thomas Taylor, who oversaw Erislandy Lara’s WBA middleweight title win over Danny Garcia and Jarrell Miller’s draw with Andy Ruiz on the Crawford-Madrimov bill back in August.

However, whilst Beterbiev will be hopeful that Taylor will allow additional work on the inside and be less keen to break up the action, eyes will looking towards Taylor for more reasons than just his officiating.

Instead, Taylor will receive attention due to his attire, donning a pink shirt on the big stage as Riyadh Season and each of the four sanctioning bodies support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as confirmed by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman on social media.All 4 organizations and Riyadh Season join #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth in #BeterbievBivol with the pink shirt of the referee. Early detection saves lives ! @ABeterbiev@bivol_d@WBCBoxing@RiyadhSeason@Queensberry@MatchroomBoxing 

At the start of 2024, David Benavidez and David Morrell were seen as the top contenders who could potentially stop Canelo Alvarez's super-middleweight reign. Now, they’ve surprisingly agreed to a deal, and their showdown could feature a world title as the co-main event on fight night.

Although both fighters were initially linked to the 168-pound division, they are now campaigning at light heavyweight, eyeing the world titles that are likely to become fragmented after the upcoming Beterbiev-Bivol undisputed showdown.

The hard-hitting duo made their debuts at 175 pounds in tough fights against Oleksandr Gvozdyk and Radivoje Kalajdzic, both winning by unanimous decision. However, their punching power seemed a bit less effective at this higher weight.

That said, both are still poised to capture world titles at light heavyweight soon. Benavidez holds the WBC interim title, putting him in a prime position to capitalize when belts become vacant, while Morrell boasts the WBA (Regular) title.

On Instagram, Benavidez confirmed the deal is set for him to face Morrell, and he revealed that his title will be on the line. He assured fans that more official details will be coming soon.

“There were a lot of names on the table, but I wanted to give my fans the best fight possible. I reached out to David Morrell and his team to make this happen, and we got the contract done. This fight is gonna be a banger!!! Two of the best in the division and two titles on the line. Let’s go!!!” Benavidez posted.

As for the undercard, it’s been reported that Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela could rematch Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz in an attempt to defend his WBA super-lightweight title, just months after their first bout. Valenzuela shocked fans with a split-decision victory over Cruz on the Crawford-Madrimov undercard back in August. However, due to Cruz's rematch clause, a second fight was almost inevitable.

Fernando Sabatini shared on social media that Benavidez's father confirmed they are working to include this rematch as part of his son's event.

“In an interview, José Benavidez Sr. has just confirmed that they are working so that the co-main event of @Benavidez300 vs. @OsvaryJ will be the rematch between @rayoboxing and @IsaacPitbull98,” he tweeted.

Reports suggest that the Benavidez-Morrell fight will take place on January 25th as a PBC pay-per-view event in Las Vegas, with the winner likely to challenge the victor of Beterbiev-Bivol in 2025.

#BenavidezMorrell #Boxing #LightHeavyweight #PPV #CaneloContenders #FightNight #ValenzuelaCruz #BoxingNews #LasVegasFights #PBC

Turki Al-Alshikh has quickly made a name for himself in boxing, known for delivering star-studded undercards and thrilling main events since diving into the sport last year. Now, with just two months to go before the intriguing rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, the full card has been announced. However, Al-Alshikh hasn't received the reaction he might have hoped for.

Usyk and Fury previously clashed in an instant classic earlier this year, where the Ukrainian emerged as the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era, solidifying his legacy while handing Fury his first career loss. Despite the defeat, Fury showcased his skills during that match, and he remains confident he can turn the tables in the rematch.

As anticipation for the rematch builds, fans are hoping the main event will be just as memorable, though some have expressed concerns about the undercard.

On that undercard, Serhii Bohachuk will face Israil Madrimov in a super-welterweight showdown. Both fighters impressed in their last outings, despite suffering respectable defeats to Vergil Ortiz Jr. and Terence Crawford, respectively.

Meanwhile, rising British heavyweight prospect Moses Itauma takes a significant leap in competition as he goes up against Australia’s Demsey McKean, who is eager to bounce back from the first loss of his 23-fight career.

Two other British heavyweights will also clash as fan-favorite Johnny Fisher returns following an impressive first-round stoppage of Alen Babic. He'll face another popular Brit, Dave Allen, who has served as a sparring partner for Usyk in the past.

Additionally, Dennis McCann and Peter McGrail are both looking to move closer to a super-bantamweight world title shot in what promises to be an evenly matched fight. Rounding out the card, Isaac Lowe and Lee McGregor will face off in a featherweight contest.

Despite the buzz, some fans on social media have claimed they feel “underwhelmed” by the undercard for such a blockbuster event. However, British boxing manager Sam Jones came to the bill's defense, asserting that every fight on the undercard is worthy of being a main event.

“Every fight on the undercard is a headline fight,” Jones tweeted.

He went on to highlight the excitement in specific matchups:

• “Bohachuk vs. Madrimov is an absolute war.”
• “Fisher vs. Allen is a headline fight at the Copper Box, no doubt.”
• “Itauma stepping up to face McKean is a great fight.”
• “McCann vs. McGrail is one of the best fights you can make in British boxing.”
• “McGregor vs. Lowe is also a brilliant fight.”

He even cheekily added, “Oh, and the main event isn’t bad either. How anyone can moan about this is absolutely baffling. Come on, in what world would a card like this ever take place?”

While the undercard may lack a superstar draw, each matchup looks to be well-matched, raising the question of whether Al-Alshikh has set expectations so high that fans will never be fully satisfied. Regardless, the event is expected to rake in significant pay-per-view sales due to the strength of the main attraction, as Fury and Usyk prepare for their historic showdown on December 21st.

#UsykFury #BoxingUndercard #HeavyweightBoxing #FuryVsUsyk #PBCBoxing #BoxingNews #FightNight #PayPerView #BoxingFans #MainEvent