In recent years, boxing fans have become accustomed to the ever-present threats sent between Golden Boy Promoter Oscar De La Hoya and his former fighter, Canelo Alvarez. However, ahead of Canelo’s fight tomorrow night, De La Hoya may even be routing for his fiercest rival, after a fiery exchange with Canelo’s opponent continued.

Canelo Alvarez has made it clear that he will not be pressured into fights that he does not wish to take over the last couple of years, opting to take on the likes of John Ryder and Jaime Munguia rather than David Benavidez or David Morrell, much to the disappointment of his fans.

On this occasion, Canelo has selected undefeated New Yorker Edgar Berlanga to be in the opposing corner and De La Hoya has spoken out and slammed the decision before labelling Berlanga as both a fake Puerto Rican and a sub-par opponent.

At the fight week press conference for the event, which De La Hoya has announced he will not be attending, Berlanga addressed the six-division world champion and threatened to ‘smack him’ after his consistent slander of the pay-per-view event.

“F**k Oscar De La Hoya, that mother****er. He keeps talking and talking, we are going to smack him when we see him. He has got to stop, he is trying to f**k up the event.”

In response, De La Hoya continued to poke fun at Berlanga, who sensationally scored 16 consecutive first-round knockout wins in his first 16 professional bouts, questioning why Puerto Rican’s are not travelling to Las Vegas to support him as they did for fan-favourite Felix Trinidad – who became the first man to defeat De La Hoya when they met in 1999.Liam Smith Replacement Confirmed As Josh Kelly Set To Remain On Joshua-Dubois Undercard

“Edgar Berlanga, you stopped your press conference yesterday to mention my name! You said that you are going to slap me when you see me next! Why? Because I asked to see your Puerto Rican birth certificate because you are not really Puerto Rican? I am asking because, when I fought [Felix] Trinidad, he had the entire island travel to Las Vegas to support him.

“Or are you upset because I said that you are a sub-par opponent for Canelo? These are the facts bro, don’t let them get you rattled. Dude, you are not fighting me, you are distracted and you better get locked in because Canelo is going to tap that a** this weekend!

“Good luck and enjoy your first and last pay-per-view experience!”

Canelo-Berlanga will take place on Saturday night (September 14th) at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Nevada, topping a card that features two former opponents of Alvarez’s as well as the return of former world champions Rolando Romero and Stephen Fulton.

The full card will be available to watch live on Amazon Prime Video PPV and is priced at £19.99 for fans in the United Kingdom, with the main card set to begin at 1am BST and the ring walks for Canelo-Berlanga scheduled for 4am BST.

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Whilst many heavyweights have thrived under the Saudi spotlight, the career of Deontay Wilder is one that has spiralled into disaster since Turki Al-Alshikh’s invasion into the sport. Estranged from the heavyweight title picture and left with little options, many fans have called for the ‘Bronze Bomber’ to walk away from the ring and the American power-puncher now appears to have come to a decision.

The Tuscaloosa talisman has been blessed with devastating knockout power throughout his long career, arguably giving him a puncher’s chance against any heavyweight on the planet and a shot at reclaiming his WBC world title.

However, a whitewash defeat to Joseph Parker cost Wilder a career-defining showdown with Anthony Joshua at the end of last year before a stoppage defeat to Zhilei Zhang appeared to mark the final nail in the coffin for any hopes of seeing Wilder return to the heavyweight throne.

Yet, in an interview with Genting Casino, Wilder’s trainer and former opponent Malik Scott declared that his fighter would not be hanging up the gloves just yet, and opened the door for a possible encounter against Derek Chisora – who is looking for an opponent for a December outing in Manchester.

“Deontay has the heart of a lion and is willing to go out on his shield in the ring. He’ll be back. Deontay will fight again. He still has a bright future in boxing, especially at the high level. Losses happen in boxing, even to the greatest fighters. Right now, he’s doing very well; recovering, enjoying life, and heavily involved in real estate and investing. He just had a great vacation with his kids. Life is good for him.”

“I remember a time when Derek Chisora wanted to fight Deontay just because he’s into fighting dangerous people. That’s what he likes to do. There was a time when it seemed Team Eddie Hearn didn’t want AJ to fight Deontay. And that’s understandable, considering AJ was their investment, and they had their own path mapped out. As for Ngannou, he and Deontay have been in talks before.Liam Smith Replacement Confirmed As Josh Kelly Set To Remain On Joshua-Dubois Undercard

“These fights have always been in the mix, but they just never materialised. It’s a blessing that you can take two losses, but your name and reputation are still so big that you’re mentioned at the highest level. Deontay’s still in the realm of big fights, still in a position to make a lot of money and history. He’s very blessed.”

Additionally, Scott went on to explain why he and Wilder refuse to listen to the doubters who are advising him to hang up the gloves, detailing why such negative energy should be instead used as motivation.

“The same type of people who want Deontay to retire told Muhammad Ali not to fight George Foreman. They said George Foreman shouldn’t have fought Michael Moorer. They said Simon Brown shouldn’t have fought Terry Norris, and that Meldrick Taylor was too young to fight Chavez.

“They said Chavez would walk through Pernell Whitaker. These naysayers are part of the sport, and we need them. They provide the energy that keeps the fighters motivated and pushes managers and promoters. In my opinion, they’re wrong 8 out of 10 times, but it’s all part of the game.”

Wilder will almost certainly need a win in his next bout if he is to maintain his position as one of the biggest names in the heavyweight division. Although, now bereft of the confidence that made him so feared, a battle with Derek Chisora appears a lot less one-sided than it did when ‘Del Boy’ called for the fight two years ago.

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Canelo Alvarez has revealed who he wants to fight next after he defeated Edgar Berlanga to retain his WBC, WBA and WBO super-middleweight titles.

The two men were fighting at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Alvarez dropping Berlanga on his way to a wide unanimous decision win.

Canelo was in control throughout the bout, and dropped Berlanga in round three after a left hook. The Puerto Rican showed great heart throughout the contest though, displaying that he would not give up.

Despite his bravery, Alvarez remained dominant, with the fight going the distance and the judges scoring it 118-109, 118-109 and 117-110 in the Mexican’s favour, who was pleased with his victory.

“I did good. Now what are they gonna say? They said I don’t fight young fighters. They always talk, but I’m the best fighter in the world.

“I got a little angry with his tactics, but I’m Mexican man. It means a lot to fight on this day. It’s an honor to represent my country on this day.

“My experience and my talent was the difference. It’s about hard work and intelligence. It’s everything together. If you have talent, you need discipline as well.

“A lot of people say we can’t, but we can. Las Vegas is like a second home for Mexicans. We are warriors and we never give up. I’m going to rest and then I’m going to decide what’s next.”Carl Froch Predicts Joshua-Dubois And Reveals The Undercard Fighter That Has Caught His Eye

In terms of what is next, Canelo shocked many over the weekend when he revealed that he is targeting a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, provided he comes out on top in his undisputed title fight with Artur Beterbiev next month.

Bivol defeated Canelo back in May 2022, claiming a close unanimous decision win to deny the Mexican the chance to win the WBA light-heavyweight title.

As for Berlanga, the loss to Alvarez was the first defeat of his professional career, and he acknowledged how difficult it was going against the pound-for-pound great.

“I’m upset because at the end of the day I’m a winner. I fought a legend tonight and did my best to represent Puerto Rico. We’re fighters and we try to throw our opponent off their game.

“I took his best shot and I knew I could take his punches and return them. I could have jabbed a lot more, but I was in there with a legend.”

Elsewhere on the Canelo card, Erislandy Lara claimed a ninth round retirement win over Danny Garcia to retain his WBA middleweight title, and Caleb Plant stopped Trevor McCumby in the ninth round to win to win the interim WBA super-middleweight title.

There was also a dominant unanimous decision win for Rolly Romero against Manuel Jaimes, while Stephen Fulton recovered from a fifth round knockdown to defeat Carlos Castro by split decision.

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A few days ago, it was confirmed that Liam Smith had been forced to withdraw from his intriguing showdown with Josh Kelly and with the event scheduled to take place around one week later, it seemed as though Kelly would not be making an appearance on the bill. Yet, the allure of such a high-profile card gave hope that another middleweight would step up to the plate and now a late-notice replacement has been officially confirmed.

Smith, a former WBO super-welterweight champion, shocked the country when he upset the odds to become the first man to knock out Chris Eubank Jr. back in January 2023, despite the fact that he was made to move up in weight for the opportunity. Although, their rematch was less fruitful for ‘Beefy’, who underwhelmed in a reversed one-sided display that culminated in a stoppage defeat of his own, later revealing a host of pre-fight issues and admitting that he was not fit to fight.

Seeking to bounce back from that humbling rematch, the scouser accepted the call to take on slick Sunderland-born contender Josh Kelly in a crossroads clash that would likely thrust the victor into another showdown on the big stage – possibly even for world honours. However, just days out from the fight it was announced that Smith had pulled out, citing a virus as the reasoning rather than anything relating to the weight struggles that he suffered before the Eubank rematch.

With the clock ticking, Turki Al-Alshikh seemed reluctant to take ‘Pretty Boy’ Kelly off of the card and thus the search for a replacement began, but this search was aided by the ever-present British boxing manager Lee Eaton, after he immediately put Ishmael Davis’ name into the hat.If the rumours are true – @Ishmaeldavis_ is ready to go if needed just give us a 📞& we will see you next week in London 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻

— Lee Eaton (@Leeeaton88) September 14, 2024

“If the rumours are true – Ishmael Davis is ready to go if needed. Just give us a call & we will see you next week in London.”Canelo Alvarez Names Next Target After Defeating Edgar Berlanga

That willingness to fight has clearly been well-received by Al-Alshikh and the Riyadh Season team, as it has now been formally announced that Davis will replace Liam Smith and take on Josh Kelly in the hopes of spring the upset and derailing the world title ambitions of the former Team GB Olympian.Liam Smith has suffered a health setback we wish him a speedy recovery ❤️ He will be replaced by Ishmael Davis in the #RiyadhSeasonCard Wembley Edition on September 21 🥊

— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) September 16, 2024

“Liam Smith has suffered a health setback we wish him a speedy recovery. He will be replaced by Ishmael Davis in the #RiyadhSeasonCard Wembley Edition on September 21.”

Davis impressed in his latest fight, overcoming former British champion Troy Williamson in a career-best performance unanimous-decision victory at Sheffield Arena on the Dalton Smith vs. Jose Zepeda undercard. ‘The Black Panther’ was then scheduled to appear on the Catterall-Prograis bill in Manchester on October 26thin a tough bout against Uisma Lima but the undefeated Yorkshireman is unlikely to ahead with that fight now.

Kelly-Davis will be the sixth all-British affair on the blockbuster Joshua-Dubois card, as ‘AJ’ seeks to become boxing’s fifth three-time heavyweight champion in the main-event.

Anthony Joshua will bid to become the fifth three-time world champion in the history of the heavyweight division when he steps through the ropes for a domestic dust-up with Daniel Dubois on Saturday night. With the eyes of the boxing universe cast towards the record-breaking night at Wembley Stadium, British fan-favourite Carl Froch offered his prediction.

Both Joshua and Dubois are arguably looking better than ever and both go into the contest in red hot, each registering back-to-back eye-catching stoppage victories and flourishing under their respective new trainers – Ben Davison and Don Charles.

Yet, despite the more experienced Joshua understandably entering the bout as the favourite, it is Dubois who is in possession of the IBF heavyweight crown, after he was upgraded from interim title-holder shortly after he sprung an upset win over Filip Hrgovic back in June.

Speaking with Coin Poker, four-time super-middleweight champion Froch outlined his belief that Joshua’s previous encounters on the big stage will serve him well and feared that Dubois could melt under the pressure of the near 100,000 capacity crowd.

“If I was going to have a chunky bet on it, I’d bet on AJ to win because that’s the safe bet. But if I was getting good odds, I’d say Dubois by KO. He’s got that bit between his teeth. He’s on the crest of this wave. He’s had two good wins. Hopefully he doesn’t drive himself mad and put too much pressure on himself. Prediction wise, you can’t say that AJ’s got the chin built to take a punch off Dubois, because Dubois can bang. Edgar Berlanga Insane Fight Night Weight Gain Reported Against Canelo Alvarez

“At the minute I can’t separate them, but the smart money is on Anthony Joshua to beat him because Dubois is quite easy to hit. He gets hit with big shots. I think Dubois is going to feel the pressure when the spotlights hit him.”

Whilst Joshua-Dubois is a salivating affair, there are an additional five all-British match-up’s on the remainder of the bill and ‘The Cobra’ went on to declare Hamzah Sheeraz as Britain’s best prospect, ahead of the 25-year-old’s middleweight showdown against European champion Tyler Denny on the same night.

“Hamzah Sheeraz is probably one of the best, if not the best prospect now coming out of Britain. That’s how highly I rate him. Ben Whittaker’s a good fighter. He’s expected to do great things, but he’s still got a lot to show me in a professional boxing ring against a fighter that’s coming to win. Hamzah Sheeraz has come the raw way. If I had to say who was more nailed on to become a world champion, Hamza Sheeraz is a fantastic talent and he’s one to watch in the future.

Joshua-Dubois takes place on Saturday September 21st at Wembley Stadium, London, as Joshua becomes the first fighter to headline the national stadium on three occasions and does so atop of blockbuster card.

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Edgar Berlanga faced one of the most challenging tasks in boxing as he attempted to dethrone super-middleweight kingpin Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez at the weekend. Still, one of the few advantages that the Puerto Rican had heading into the fight was his size and it has now been reported how Berlanga attempted to maximise this edge over the Mexican, piling on the pounds between the weigh-in and fight night.

Fans believing that Edgar Berlanga could pull off the upset were few and far between and the contest was largely met with disapproval when it was announced, with David Benavidez and David Morrell both deemed to be more worthy opponents – although both have now moved up to light-heavyweight.

However, Canelo has maintained that his refusal to take on Benavidez is down to the fact that he is simply too big, famously stating that he brings ‘nothing to the table other than an extra 25 pounds’. Yet, Canelo still decided to go ahead with the Berlanga fight – another man who is deemed to be a large super-middleweight – and the move was met with understandable disappointment as a result.

‘The Chosen One’ hit the scales at 167.6lbs at Friday night’s weigh-in as he prepared for the biggest test of his professional career and ESPN’s Salvador Rodriguez has now revealed that Berlanga rehydrated an ironic 25.4lbs before he stepped through the ropes to take on Canelo the following day.

“I was told that Edgar Berlanga entered the ring tonight at 193 pounds, that is, 25.4 pounds above the 167.6 he weighed on Friday. The Puerto Rican won by losing.”

Inside of the ring, Canelo proved that he was levels above Berlanga regardless of the physical disadvantages and battled to a unanimous-decision victory in an entertaining but dominant display after dropping the challenger in the third-round.

In the post-fight interview, 34-year-old Canelo declared that he was the best fighter on the planet, and addressed his doubters – believing to have silenced them by triumphing over younger opponents rather than those that are past their sell-by date.Liam Smith Replacement Confirmed As Josh Kelly Set To Remain On Joshua-Dubois Undercard"I'm the best fighter in the world" @Canelo let's it be known, he still is the best in the game. #CaneloBerlangapic.twitter.com/06gNidr8gW

— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) September 15, 2024

“I did good. Now what are they [the haters] going to say? I fight younger fighters, before they said I fight older fighters, now what are they going to say? That he fought younger fighters? They always talk.

“I am the best fighter in the world.”

As far as future opponents go for Canelo, a clash with Benavidez seems as far away as ever despite recent reports suggest that the pound-for-pound legend could follow ‘The Mexican Monster’ up to the 175lb division in pursuit of the undisputed light-heavyweight title and a rematch with Dmitry Bivol, who hopes to become the four-belt champion next month.

Meanwhile, back down at super-middleweight, a showdown with French knockout-artist Christian Mbilli appears the most desirable, whilst Diego Pacheco sits as the number one contender with the WBO – although his promoter is not convinced that he is ready for such a fight.

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Whilst many fans are deciding that a defeat for Anthony Joshua against Daniel Dubois could spell the end of his boxing career, Liam Smith finds himself in a similar situation on the undercard. Yet, as ‘Beefy’ prepares to bounce back from defeat and trump Josh Kelly, his trainer has revealed details of a spar that the two Briton’s

Former WBO super-welterweight champion Smith rocked British boxing when he knocked out Chris Eubank Jr in emphatic style at the beginning of 2023, becoming the first man to half the controversial middleweight despite the fact that he had moved up in weight for the fight.

However, in the rematch, the Liverpudlian was unable to repeat the feat and instead fell to a stoppage defeat of his own in a performance that has cast him to the wayside.

Now, Smith has the opportunity to re-establish himself as a world title threat as he attempts to become the second fighter to overcome the slick Josh Kelly and Smith’s trainer Joe McNally told iFL TV that his fighter is in a ‘fantastic place’ ahead of the scrap.

“He is in a fantastic place. We have worked away out here, obviously he got a lot of s**t after the last fight and rightly so. My main thing was for him to be healthy and fit, to do the weight correctly and covering every aspect of his camp, which he has done.”

“[He’s had] really, really tough sparring against strong 168 and 175lbers and we are prepared but under the radar now, not too much talking It will show you if Josh Kelly has got the minerals, I know what Liam is made of and Liam turns up on the night. Josh Kelly is in real deep and Liam will take him to the wire massively.”Canelo Alvarez Names Next Target After Defeating Edgar Berlanga

“I am excited for the fight, Josh is a fantastic talent, he has got a good team around him but there are questions out there about him. If he wants to find that out with Liam then so be it.”

Although the clash is a salivating one stylistically, this will not be the first time that Smith and Kelly have

“They had one spar; I think it was on the Wednesday and he chose to stand there and fight with Liam. I won’t say too much about it and in the second spar he [Kelly] reverted to type. That was it really. Josh reverted to type and had a dance around.”

“I am under the understanding that Adam [Booth, trainer of Kelly,] wanted him to be confident working in the pocket on the Wednesday and I enjoyed that spar. In the second one, he reverted to type, which is Josh’s style of hit and move, it was a bit s**t to be fair.”

Smith-Kelly is one of the standout undercard contests on offer on the Joshua-Dubois card at Wembley Stadium on September 21st and will be available to watch live on DAZN PPV.

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Unified super-middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez has ruled over the 168lb scene for over four years now, dominating each and every opponent in contests at his natural weight-class. However, there is one former dance partner of Alvarez’s who remains hopeful of a rematch, believing his battle with the pound-for-pound sensation to be worthy of a revisit.

After knocking out Sergey Kovalev for the WBO light-heavyweight title, Canelo dropped back down to the super-middleweight division for a showdown with WBA champion Callum Smith, with the vacant WBC crown also on the line.

The Mexican superstar beat the Brit down in a one-sided unanimous-decision win before quickly running over Avni Yildirim in a mandatory defence and then halting Smith’s compatriot Billy Joe Saunders to add the WBO belt to his collection.

Finally, to complete a legendary 11-month super-middleweight takeover and become boxing’s sixth four-belt undisputed champion, Canelo would have to overcome undefeated IBF title-holder Caleb ‘Sweet Hands’ Plant.

Ten rounds of competitive action ensued in Las Vegas but it was in the eleventh where the quality, endurance levels and killer instinct of Canelo shone through and were on display for the boxing world to see. Twice he dropped the tired American, with the second of those knockdowns signalling the end of the contest and cementing Alvarez’s name amongst the greatest from a nation with a proud history in the fight game.

Speaking with four-time super-middleweight champion Carl Froch on the Froch on Fighting YouTube Channel, Caleb Plant outlined his desires to face Canelo once again

“I think that me and Canelo would make for a great rematch. We did 800,000 buys in our last one – which I think is the third highest PPV since 2019 and his highest pay-per-view since I think the Triple G [Gennadiy Golovkin] II fight. So I think that the rematch would be my dream fight.”Canelo Alvarez Names Next Target After Defeating Edgar Berlanga

However, whilst Plant understandably craves a second bite of the Canelo cherry, his foe will instead take on Edgar Berlanga on Saturday night in a defence of what is now the unified super-middleweight title, after Canelo was stripped of Plant’s old belt. In that same interview with ‘The Cobra’, Plant made his thoughts on that match-up clear when asked to describe Berlanga in three words.

“Not. Good. Enough.”

As for Plant, he too will appear on Saturday night as he fights undefeated Trevor McCumby on the Canelo-Berlanga undercard on Saturday September 14th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Plant will be hoping to bounce back from a second defeat in his last three fights as he ends an 18-month spell of inactivity against his fellow American, seeking to prove that he remains a world title threat and possibly aiming a kickstart a run that culminates in another meeting with Canelo.

Also on the bill is Erislandy Lara, who many fans believe was robbed on the scorecards when he lost a split-decision to Alvarez in 2014, he will attempt a second defence of his WBA middleweight title against Danny Garcia – who has not fought in over two years.

Vitali Klitschko, the former WBC heavyweight champion, has been reflecting on the heavyweight scene as Anthony Joshua prepares to take on Daniel Dubois for the vacant IBF heavyweight title on September 21. This highly anticipated showdown will be broadcast live from Wembley Stadium as part of the Riyadh Season: Joshua vs Dubois event. While Klitschko backs Joshua to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, he can’t help but wonder if he could have altered boxing history during Joshua’s 2017 fight with his brother, Wladimir Klitschko.

During that memorable night, Wladimir Klitschko headlined Wembley against Joshua, even dropping the British fighter in the sixth round. Vitali, who was in his brother's corner, now wonders if he should have urged Wladimir to go for the knockout. "I keep my fingers crossed for Joshua," Vitali said, praising Joshua's skills and sportsmanship. Yet, he admitted to Sky Sports that he often thinks about the "what ifs" from that 2017 fight.

Klitschko admitted that boxing is not just about physical condition, but also strategy and the psychological game. Reflecting on the fight, he acknowledged Joshua was stronger on the night, which led to his victory. "My personal opinion as a sportsman is Wladimir made a couple of mistakes," Vitali added. Despite being well-prepared, Wladimir didn’t capitalize on the opportunity when he knocked Joshua down. Vitali playfully laughed at the memory, stating, “History doesn’t like the word if.”

Looking ahead to the upcoming bout, Vitali remains confident in Joshua's ability to defeat Dubois. He believes Joshua's experience, skills, and mindset make him the stronger fighter going into this important match. For Vitali, watching his brother fight was always more stressful than being in the ring himself, but he continues to be a passionate observer of the sport.

With Wembley Stadium set to host yet another exciting night of boxing, the boxing community eagerly awaits whether Joshua can reclaim heavyweight glory.

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Jake Paul is stirring up the sports world once again! The popular YouTuber-turned-boxer claimed he snuck into the UFC Noche event at The Sphere in Las Vegas before jetting off to Texas for his highly anticipated face-off with Mike Tyson. Paul will fight the former heavyweight champion at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, the same venue where they clashed during their media face-off. The highly anticipated fight will stream live on Netflix.

The UFC Noche event was historic in its own right. According to Dana White, it broke several records, including ticket sales and merchandise revenue. The event, featuring a main fight between Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, generated an impressive $22 million in ticket sales, the highest-ever gate in UFC history. Fans were also treated to unique, custom-made visuals displayed on The Sphere's massive screens, making the event one to remember.

Despite his rocky history with the UFC, Jake Paul wasn’t going to miss the spectacle. Paul, who has been banned from UFC events, pulled off one of his trademark stunts by sneaking into the event—a move that reminded many of his early YouTube days. After taking in the action, Paul hopped on a plane to Texas, ready to face Tyson and promote their upcoming fight.

The bout between Paul and Tyson is shaping up to be a massive showdown, with both fighters already engaging in heated exchanges during their face-off. The event, set to stream live on Netflix, is one of the most talked-about boxing matches of the year. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter between the social media star and the boxing legend.

Jake Paul’s UFC stunt, along with his Tyson clash, ensures his place at the forefront of combat sports news. Fans of both boxing and MMA are eagerly awaiting the showdown, which promises to deliver unforgettable moments.

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UFC President Dana White is gearing up for a historic event this weekend, Riyadh Season Noche UFC, which marks the first-ever live sporting event at The Sphere in Las Vegas. This massive $20 million production will compete head-to-head with Canelo Alvarez’s fight against Edgar Berlanga. Despite the rivalry, White has nothing but praise for Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, who has made a significant impact in combat sports by reinvesting in boxing while others simply take from the sport.

White pointed out that Alalshikh's efforts have brought about fights that seemed impossible before, thanks to Saudi Arabian funding. Unlike others who focus on profit, Alalshikh is truly giving back to the sport, an approach White finds commendable.

White also hinted at the possibility of collaborating with Alalshikh in the future through his recently rebranded boxing outfit, TKO Boxing, although nothing has been confirmed yet. For now, White’s focus is on delivering more UFC and Power Slap events in Saudi Arabia, where the combat sports scene is expanding quickly.

Riyadh hosted a successful UFC show earlier this year and has more plans in the works. With Alalshikh's continued support and investment, both MMA and boxing could see a significant boost in Saudi Arabia. White’s praise for Alalshikh emphasizes the positive impact of reinvestment in combat sports, ensuring the future of boxing remains bright.

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As Anthony Joshua gears up to challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21, tensions are rising. Promoter Eddie Hearn has stirred the pot with bold comparisons, suggesting Joshua's power could render Dubois in need of a pillow, much like Francis Ngannou. Hearn responded to criticisms about Joshua's recent opponents by highlighting his devastating victories, emphasizing Joshua's capability to end fights decisively. Dubois, known for his aggressive style, faces a formidable opponent in Joshua, whom Hearn lauds as the best heavyweight in the world.

Hearn dismissed suggestions that Dubois could end Joshua's career, instead positioning this bout as a chance for Joshua to reclaim his status as a three-time world champion. 

With both fighters possessing immense power and speed, this clash promises unpredictability from the first bell to the final moment, making it a must-watch event for boxing fans worldwide.

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Anthony Joshua has finally addressed the infamous sparring session with Daniel Dubois, a story that has resurfaced as the two prepare to face off in the ring on September 21 at Wembley Stadium. The sparring session, which took place in 2016, has been the subject of rumors for years, with claims that Dubois, just 18 at the time, nearly knocked out Joshua, a two-time unified heavyweight champion.

In the lead-up to the fight, former professional boxer Anthony Fowler shared his account of the spar, stating that Dubois hurt Joshua badly but didn’t knock him down. Fowler said, "Dubois hit him hard, and Joshua's legs were like jelly. He could have finished him, but there was too much respect." Despite these claims, Joshua recently denied the knockout rumors, saying, "He just cracked me with a good shot. I stood on my feet. I don’t know where this whole narrative came from."

Both fighters are entering this bout in top form. Dubois is coming off two stoppage wins after his loss to Oleksandr Usyk and is determined to make his mark in the British heavyweight scene. "AJ’s been the king for a long time. On the night, I need to become the king slayer," said Dubois, who is hungry to dethrone Joshua.

Meanwhile, Joshua is on a four-fight win streak, including a knockout of former UFC champion Francis Ngannou. When asked about Dubois’ chances, Joshua confidently stated, "I won’t let it happen. Whether it’s sparring or fighting, no one’s going to knock me out."

This heavyweight showdown on September 21 promises to settle the score once and for all, with both men eager to prove who the better fighter is.

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Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez is set to defend his WBA cruiserweight world title and unify the division against WBO champion Chris Billam-Smith on November 16 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This high-stakes clash is the headline bout of the ‘Latino Night’ event, which is part of the Riyadh Season. Ramirez (46-1-0, 30 KOs) is looking forward to becoming the unified champion in the cruiserweight division. He believes this is his moment to shine on the global stage, saying, "It’s been a long time coming, and I’m looking forward to becoming the unified champion."

This fight marks Zurdo’s first title defense since winning the WBA belt in March, when he outpointed Arsen Goulamirian. As the first Mexican to win world titles in both the 168lb and 200lb divisions, Ramirez is eager to represent his country and bring his culture to the global spotlight in Saudi Arabia.

On the other side, Chris Billam-Smith (20-1-0, 13 KOs) enters the bout with confidence after successfully defending his WBO title twice. He first defeated Lawrence Okolie to win the belt in May 2023 and retained it against Mateusz Masternak. Billam-Smith’s only defeat came in 2019, but he avenged that loss by outpointing Richard Riakporhe in June.

With both champions coming off strong performances, this unification bout promises to be a thrilling contest. The event will also feature a co-main event between lightweight contender William Zepeda and former champion Tevin Farmer, along with other exciting matchups.

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Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez believes a fight with UFC superstar Conor McGregor would be an easy payday. The boxing legend, who returns to the ring on Saturday, described a potential bout with McGregor as "easy money" and predicted he could finish the fight whenever he wanted. Canelo’s comments come as the rivalry between boxing and MMA heats up.

Canelo is set to defend his world super middleweight championship belts against Edgar Berlanga at the T-Mobile Arena. This event coincides with the UFC's inaugural Noche-branded event at The Sphere, sparking comparisons between the two sports. With two major events on the same night, the question of which one will generate more hype and pay-per-view sales is on everyone’s mind.

Despite the cross-sport rivalry, Canelo is confident about what would happen if he faced McGregor. He expects to score a routine knockout and sees McGregor as no real threat. The question now is, will we ever see this potential boxing vs. MMA clash?

The event is already a huge moment for boxing, especially as it takes place on Mexican Independence Day weekend, a night filled with history and excitement for fans.

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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to clash again in their highly anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia this December, but both fighters made a surprising mistake: they got the fight date wrong. Usyk outpointed Fury in their first meeting back in May, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. But now, the two are preparing for a rematch, aiming to settle their rivalry.

In a bizarre turn of events, both Usyk and Fury posted messages online referring to the wrong fight date. Usyk said he was "ready for December 23," while Fury responded, also mentioning December 23. The fight is actually set for December 21, raising eyebrows among fans who noticed the slip-up. Despite the confusion, both men seem fully prepared for the bout.

Fury, who has been mostly silent since his first-ever defeat, surprisingly claimed that the fight was easier than expected. "It was actually a lot easier than I thought it would be," said Fury. "I was lighting him up with three and four-punch combinations." However, he admits that having "too much fun" in the ring may have cost him the victory in round nine, when a 10-8 round swung in Usyk's favor.

The rematch promises to be a thrilling showdown, especially with Fury vowing to come back stronger. He taunted Usyk, saying, "Get yourself well – I hear he’s got a broken jaw and eye socket. I’ll see you in December for a Christmas extravaganza."

As the boxing world waits for this December blockbuster, both fighters need to correct one key detail: the date of their highly anticipated rematch.

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Daniel Dubois has been warned about the "scary power" of Anthony Joshua ahead of their highly anticipated heavyweight world title clash at Wembley Stadium. Billy Joe Saunders, a former middleweight world champion, recently observed Joshua's training and was shocked by the strength the heavyweight is displaying.

Saunders, who has been watching Joshua train under Ben Davison, stated that the British fighter looks rejuvenated and dangerous. "It seems like he's reborn again," Saunders told Box Nation, noting that Joshua's punching power is "like a car doing 100mph into a wall." This fight marks Joshua's chance to become a three-time world champion after securing four straight victories following his loss to Oleksandr Usyk.

Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn, echoed Saunders' sentiment, emphasizing that the former champ has regained his confidence and is firing on all cylinders. Hearn also pointed out that the fear of losing is no longer a concern for Joshua, as he's been through tough losses before. He added that Dubois will face immense pressure at Wembley, and it will be a true test of Dubois' mental strength to stay composed in such a high-stakes environment.

Dubois, known for his physical strength and knockout power, will need to avoid making mistakes against a Joshua who is in top form. While Saunders acknowledged Dubois' ability to punch hard, he warned that Dubois' flaws could cost him in the ring. The bout is shaping up to be a knockout contest, with both fighters possessing the potential to end the fight early.

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Caleb Plant is gearing up for a pivotal fight on September 14th, aiming to secure a rematch with Canelo Alvarez. Plant (22-2, 13 KOs) faces Trevor McCumby for the WBA Interim Super Middleweight Title on the undercard of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga event. This fight puts him one step closer to challenging the winner of the Canelo-Berlanga clash.

The stakes are high for Plant, who last fought in 2021 when he suffered an 11th-round TKO loss to Canelo. The build-up to their first fight was tense, including a heated altercation at a press conference where Plant attempted to slap Canelo. Despite their bad blood, the two fighters showed mutual respect after their bout. Now, Plant is eager for a second chance, believing a win against McCumby could solidify his position for another shot at Canelo.

Beyond the Canelo rematch, Plant is also interested in potential showdowns with Berlanga and Jermall Charlo. Plant’s verbal spats with both fighters have only fueled speculation of future fights. "Berlanga is on my list of fighters to face," Plant said, though he doesn't believe Berlanga can defeat Canelo.

For now, Plant is laser-focused on McCumby and the opportunity to rise in the super middleweight division. “I need to put all of my effort and energy into this fight,” he stated. If he wins, the door opens to the legacy-defining rematches and challenges he craves.

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Mike Tyson is set to make a highly anticipated return to the ring at age 58, facing YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on November 15th at AT&T Stadium in Texas. The fight was initially postponed due to Tyson’s health, but now he is ready to face an opponent 31 years younger. With Tyson's last sanctioned fight being 19 years ago, many wonder if he will end up like Evander Holyfield, who was outclassed in his return to the ring in 2021.

Jake Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) has built a name for himself in boxing, recently defeating Mike Perry in a 6th-round TKO. Paul will look to exploit his advantages in speed and stamina to take down Tyson. But Tyson’s power is the real danger in the early rounds. If he lands a clean shot, the fight could be over quickly. However, if the fight drags on, Tyson’s age and conditioning might spell trouble.

Tyson's last title win was back in 1996, and while he still packs a punch, he faces a situation similar to Holyfield, who was stopped in the first round against Vitor Belfort in 2021. Tyson’s reflexes, speed, and endurance have likely diminished, and Paul will be eager to outpace him as the rounds progress.

The matchup raises the question: Will Mike Tyson prove he still has what it takes, or will fight fans witness another 58-year-old legend struggling like Holyfield did in his final fight?

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Anthony Joshua is gearing up for a high-stakes clash with Daniel Dubois, drawing inspiration from the principles of self-help philosophy, specifically Law 15 which emphasizes "Crush your enemy totally." With the fight scheduled for September 21st, Joshua (28-3, 25 KOs) faces a formidable challenge in Dubois (21-2, 20 KOs), known for his devastating punching power. At 35 years old, Joshua's physical prowess remains intact, but questions linger about his mental fortitude after tough battles in the ring.

Mentally preparing for the upcoming bout, Joshua must maintain composure against Dubois' aggressive style. Gareth A. Davies discussed Joshua's mental state, suggesting concerns about potential PTSD affecting his performance. Despite these challenges, Joshua plans to assert dominance early in the fight, focusing on strategic jabs to control the pace.

However, the outcome holds significant implications beyond the ring. Should Dubois secure victory, it sets him on a path towards a rematch with Usyk, but recent comments indicate Joshua could still face Tyson Fury regardless of the fight's result, altering the dynamics of the heavyweight scene.

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