Boxing legend Mike Tyson has responded energetically to concerns about his age as he prepares for his highly anticipated fight against Jake Paul, set for November 15 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Tyson, 58, will face Paul, 27, who has found boxing a platform to expand his influence beyond social media. With 31 years between them, Tyson asserts that he’s not the average man of his age, challenging the perception that age is an obstacle.

In an interview with Mike Doocy from FOX 4, Tyson explained that most people his age haven’t trained as long or maintained the physical level he has. “Other people my age haven’t been training as long as me, been as consistent as me,” he assured. He added that, unlike others his age, his preparation and consistency make him unique. “I’m just a different species of human being,” Tyson stated.Earlier this year, the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was postponed due to an ulcer outbreak that affected the former heavyweight champion.

However, Tyson maintains that his health is fully restored, and he is in optimal physical condition. He pointed out that he is ready to fight and emphasized that his preparation has been thorough. Although he admits to needing more massages, Tyson affirmed that his training has maintained its usual intensity.

Jake Paul, meanwhile, began his foray into boxing in 2018, though he entered professional boxing in 2020 and currently holds a record of 10-1. Paul’s only loss was to Tommy Fury, brother of renowned British boxer Tyson Fury, in an eight-round fight that ended in a split decision on February 26, 2023.

It’s worth noting that Tyson acknowledges Paul’s abilities but asserts that the young boxer’s level is not comparable to his own. Additionally, he issued a direct challenge, urging Paul to take hits while standing his ground rather than “running like a thief,” as Tyson himself put it.

With absolute confidence, Tyson also

The fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, shaping up to be one of the most anticipated events of the year, will be broadcast live on Netflix, marking another milestone in bringing boxing to digital entertainment.“He’s gonna run like a thief…” – @MikeTyson

Mike Tyson invites Jake to stand toe-to-toe with him in the ring…👀

How do you think this plays out?⬇️

–#PaulTyson Friday, November 15th AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX Live on @netflix (via Fox 4 News) pic.twitter.com/KMibct1YZo

— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) October 24, 2024Update provided on Mike Tyson knee injury ahead of Jake Paul showdown

Mike Tyson told Fox 4 Dallas that he’s going into his fight against Jake Paul with BAD intentions…😳

Who do you think will feel the pain on Friday, November 15th?⬇️

–#PaulTyson Friday, November 15th AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX Live on @netflix (via @FOX4) pic.twitter.com/ygclDnHxg7

— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) October 24, 2024

☠️3 WEEKS AWAY☠️

“Jake’s a manufactured killer. I’m a natural born killer.” – Mike Tyson

Who’s killing who Friday, November 15???👇 Stay safe this Halloween weekend everyone!!!

–#PaulTyson Friday, November 15th AT&T Stadium – Arlington, TX Live on @netflixpic.twitter.com/fTPtDE5IKu

— Most Valuable Promotions (@MostVpromotions) October 25, 2024

Lawrence Okolie has a new promoter.

The London based boxer won the WBC bridgerweight title back in May, but then vacated the title to move up to the heavyweight division.

Since that point, many have been wondering what is next for Okolie.

One of the questions surrounds his promotion team.

Lawrence Okolie was previously working with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, but then left to join BOXXER after a bitter ending to their relationship.

It seems that Okolie has now found a more permanent home.

And it’s with another promotion altogether.

Queensbury Promotions have announced that Lawrence Okolie has signed a contract to join their roster.

Sharing the news on Twitter, Frank Warren has

“Lawrence possesses all the attributes to make a big impact at heavyweight,” tweeted Warren.

“There are so many exciting fights and options out there for Lawrence and I am so looking forward to getting him started again!”

It seems that Lawrence Okolie is equally as enthused about the proposition.

Speaking to the Queensbury Promotions website, he de

“There is only one place,” Okolie stated about his new home.Moses Itauma welcomes potential Johnny Fisher fight at Usyk-Fury II press conference

“If you are a heavyweight in Britain or the world, it is the Warrens.

“They’ve got the best up and coming heavyweights, the best current heavyweights and the best who are on their way out.

“So it is the place to be, for me.

“It has gone through different phases in my career and I needed to find a home that would cater for this next period, right to the end of my career, which is the heavyweight dream of being a three-weight world champion.

“I am a natural for the weight, right from being on the GB team.

“I have been struggling with making weight but, when you have success, you keep on pushing it.

“I even had to come down to make bridgerweight, so I knew it was time to go up.”

“I am thrilled to add Lawrence to our burgeoning heavyweight ranks here at Queensberry and I fully expect him to increase our successes in the marquee division,” added Frank Warren.

“Lawrence possesses all the attributes to make a big impact at heavyweight and he will relish being released of the burden of cutting weight, allowing his natural talent and power to shine through.

“There are so many exciting fights and options out there for Lawrence and I am so looking forward to getting him started again.”

The future will be interesting to see what fights Queensbury Promotions line up for Okolie now that he’s moved to the heavyweight division.

At least for now, we know who will be managing his future at that level.The newest addition to the home of the Heavyweights @Lawrence_tko

The two-weight world champion signs with Queensberry, full story: https://t.co/Cjur1hcwV4pic.twitter.com/pa9Xyr8lQv

— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) October 25, 2024

Despite only being involved in boxing for a few years, Turki Alalshikh along with Riyadh Season has produced some of the best fight cards the sport has ever seen.

Their most recent card was headlined by Beterbiev-Bivol, which signified the first undisputed light-heavyweight fight to take place since 2002.

The card also included a rematch between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke, the ever-present Chris Eubank Jr, IBF Cruiserweight World Champion Jai Opetaia, internet sensation Ben Whittaker, and the first-ever female world title fight to take place in Saudi Arabia between Skye Nicholson and Raven Chapman.

It has become the norm to expect His Excellency to present a full card of exciting fights.

On December 21st this is no different, the night headlined by the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is packed with quality fights.

In a video on Twitter/ X, last week Turki Alalshikh and Eddie Hearn announced plans for a new show.

Alalshikh: “Eddie, are you ready for the card in February?”

Hearn: February 22nd, I think it’s the best card yet for Riyadh Season.”

Since then, Vergil Ortiz and Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez’s trainer Robert Garcia speaking to BoxingScene has said that there are plans for his fighters to feature on this card.

WBC interim super welterweight champion Ortiz, could potentially fight the current IBF welterweight world champion, Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis.

WBC super flyweight world champion ‘Bam’ Rodriguez could fight 37-year-old former four-weight world champion, Roman ‘Chocolatito’ Gonzalez.Moses Itauma welcomes potential Johnny Fisher fight at Usyk-Fury II press conference

Ortiz captured the interim super welterweight title by defeating Serhii Bohachuk by majority decision.

The fight was seen by fans as a robbery and what made it worse was Ortiz’s refusal to offer his opponent a rematch.

Whilst ‘Boots’ is the world champion, he would most likely be seen as the B-side in a fight with Ortiz, if it were to take place.

There is potential that ‘Bam’ Rodriguez could face critisicm from some boxing fans if he were to fight ‘Chocolatito’.

This is because the man from Nicaragua at 37-years-old is nearing the end of his career and he is not what he once was, so it could be seen that 24-year-old ‘Bam’ would be using him as a stepping stone.

Turki Alalshikh and Riyadh Season are making fights happen which ordinarily would potentially have been unlikley to have been made.

Boxing fans will be excited about the possibility of these fights taking place and for the announcement of the full card.

‘Boots’ returns to the ring after defeating David Avanesyan to defend his IBF welterweight title on November 9th, in a rematch against Karen Chukhadzhian at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.

‘Bam’ Rodriguez returns after his knockout win against Juan Francisco Estrada to defend his WBC super flyweight title against Pedro Guevara on the same card.pic.twitter.com/atoEFMrN4P

— TURKI ALALSHIKH (@Turki_alalshikh) October 19, 2024

Gervonta Davis for many years now has proclaimed himself as ‘The face of boxing’.

Whether this is true or not, the man known as ‘Tank’ is certainly one of the biggest draws when it comes to pay-per-view figures.

Recently in Las Vegas, the reigning WBA lightweight champion knocked out Frank Martin in eight rounds, solidifying his dominance in the 135lb division and reinforcing the belief that he is the best in his weight class.

Post the fight, there were links of unification contests between the man from Baltimore and Vasyl Lomachenko (IBF) and Shakur Stevenson (WBC).

However, these fights have not materialised due to his rivals not being available.

Despite this, after rumours of the knockout artist returning on December 14th, it was confirmed that he would be fighting the current WBA super featherweight champion Lamont Roach (25-1-1), on this date at the Toyota Center in Houston, TX.

Since, losing for the first time in his career to Jamel Herring in 2019, Roach has gone on a six-fight win streak.

‘The Reaper’ notably defeated former ‘Tank’ opponent Hector Luis Garcia last November to claim his WBA title.

He then went on to defend his title in June by defeating Feargal McCrory by TKO in the eighth round.Ring Magazine rankings include surprise top two

However, per Dan Rafael on his Twitter/ X account, the fight is in doubt.

Been told by 3 sources involved in the event there’s good chance Tank-Roach won’t happen Dec. 14 as announced on PBC social platforms & by the fighters. Venue issue may be reason I’m told. Might happen as planned but unclear. 1 deemed it “50-50.” Could get pushed to early ‘25.

He then went on to say that there is no issue between the fighter’s deals, but the fight is not fully finalised, due to venue complications.

Therefore, it would seem as if the fight may not happen until 2025.

Furthermore, due to the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk occurring on December 21st, it is very unlikely that the PBC would schedule the fight for this date.

Fight fans will have to wait and see how Gervonta Davis’ fight plays out, but what is certain is that blockbuster clashes await him.Been told by 3 sources involved in the event there’s good chance Tank-Roach won’t happen Dec. 14 as announced on PBC social platforms & by the fighters. Venue issue may be reason I’m told. Might happen as planned but unclear. 1 deemed it “50-50.” Could get pushed to early ‘25.

— Dan Rafael (@DanRafael1) October 24, 2024

Undefeated cruiserweight and former Love Island star, Tommy Fury, has been absent from the boxing ring for over a year now but he has not been absent from the headlines. However, after recent reports that the 25-year-old was set to appear on a major reality TV show, there has been a drastic U-turn from the Brit with a rematch with KSI the likely reason why.

Fury handed both Jake Paul and KSI their first professional defeats since each of the internet personalities made the switch to the fight game, declaring that he wishes to put an ‘end to influencer boxing’ before his clash with the latter.

After a dull six-rounds against Olajide Olatunji (KSI), it was Fury who got the controversial nod on the scorecards but the question as to where ‘TNT’ would go next was a difficult one.

From headlining pay-per-views against social media sensations, a return to building his career by fighting on undercards was a daunting proposal but that decision was taken out of his hands when he was ruled out for 2024 through injury.

With his rehab almost complete, Tommy Fury became one of the names linked with an appearance on beloved ITV reality show ‘I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!”.

However, The Sun has now reported that Fury has pulled out of talks to star in the show in favour of ‘a more lucrative project’ – which is thought to be a second meeting with Olatunji, as a TV insider revealed that ‘bosses are surprised’ by the decision.Former heavyweight world champion set to return at 1,100 capacity venue

“Bosses are surprised Tommy has chosen to pull out of I’m A Celebrity at this late stage as it would have been a great opportunity for him too.

“Thankfully, the execs already had some great names waiting in the wings so they’ll now be looking at which ones fit best into the line up already booked so they can deliver a truly great series.

“With only weeks to go, bosses have lined up one of the most exciting casts in the show’s history.”

News of a potential rematch with KSI being around the corner for Fury conflict with this week’s comments from KSI’s manager, who explained that a second encounter between the popular pair would be expected to go ahead during late 2025.

Although, Fury may opt for a tune-up earlier in the year in an attempt to shake off any ring rust after the longest inactive spell of his career.

Anthony Joshua suffered a catastrophic knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois lost month as his plans to become a three-time world champion came crashing down in dramatic fashion. Instantaneously, both he and Eddie Hearn have called for a rematch, although it appears as though an injury may have hampered his plans.

‘AJ’ stepped through the ropes under the Wembley arch with the expectation of becoming boxing’s fifth three-time heavyweight champion but he was instead dispatched with relative ease by underdog Dubois.

From the opening bell onwards, ‘Triple D’ took the initiative and set out to prove why he was a worthy IBF world champion – and that he did.

A first-round knockdown set the tone for proceedings, and it was one-way traffic from there on out, as the poster boy of British boxing was dropped on four occasions, the last of which left Joshua laid face-first on the canvas and unable to beat the count.

Despite the one-sided dismissal of Joshua, the 35-year-old challenger has maintained that he wishes to meet with Dubois for a second time and level the scores, hopeful that a win could also tee-up the long-awaited showdown with Tyson Fury – possibly even for the undisputed heavyweight title.

As a result of Fury’s unified title bout with Usyk in December, Joshua would realistically need to rematch Dubois in February so that he and Fury’s timelines align for a battle in mid 2025.

However, Eddie Hearn told Sky Sports that Joshua is carrying some minor injuries that makes a February return appear too quick of a turnaround, adding that a rematch with Dubois in May would be ‘ideal’.

“Our concern at the moment is just timing,”Sam Jones responds after Regis Prograis leaks his controversial fight prediction

“You’ve got a few little niggles, you get them looked at and then you can’t punch again for four, five weeks. If we’re going to fight him in February, we need to start camp in about three weeks’ time. It’s quite a fast turnaround.”

“Ideally we’d like to return around May time. It does feel as though it’s coming on quite quickly.

“From a body perspective we could probably do with a little bit more time ideally. Sometimes it’s not ideal and you just go for it. But we just need to decide are we going to be ready.

“[Joshua] has told me categorically: ‘I want the rematch.’ But it’s just a case of whether he’s going to be ready for February and that’s something they’re going to have to decide.

“It’s not ruled out. But we do appreciate it’s a fast turnaround.”

As for Dubois, he and Frank Warren are raring to go and full of confidence after the brutal beatdown that the IBF heavyweight champion handed his fellow Brit just a few weeks ago, and with Tyson Fury seeming to rule himself out of a meeting with Dubois, the Joshua rematch remains as his most lucrative proposal.

Hamzah Sheeraz is currently one of the most exciting fighters Britain has to offer.

Whilst only being 25-years-old he has rapidly progressed in his career to now be one of the most feared men in the middleweight division.

With an 81 per cent knockout ratio, you have to be a brave man to get in that squared circle with him.

In his most recent performance, he blitzed through Tyler Denny in just two rounds.

Along with his stellar performances, he has impressed Turki Alalshikh so much that he is now a Riyadh Season ambassador.

At just 25 years old, the lanky, heavy-hitting middleweight has the world in the palm of his hands.

Despite being so young, the idea of becoming a world champion next year is not in any way a fantasy.

After winning by knockout in each of his last 15 fights, the man from Ilford has talked up the chances of himself dethroning the undefeated Kazakh Janibek Alimkhanuly (16-0), who currently holds both the WBO and IBF middleweight world titles.

On the 8th of October, the WBO ordered a world title contest between current champion Janibek Alimkhanuly and Sheeraz, giving 15 days for the respective teams of both men to agree on a deal.Teófimo López accuses Turki Alalshikh of deliberately harming Canelo Alvarez event

However, today the WBO has given an update on the current situation regarding the negotiations.

Official: WBO Middleweight Division Zhanibek/Sheeraz. Be advised @Queensberry & @trboxing jointly petitioned an extension of the negotiation period. #WBO Committee granted the extension. Therefore, agreement must be reached no later than Monday, Nov. 4 @ 4:00 pm (AST).

This update implies that the fight is likely to be made as both the fighters respective teams have asked for an extension.

There were concerns that ‘Qazaq Style’ may be nearing the end of his time in the division, due to a feeling that he may have outgrown the 160lb weight limit.

If the current champion does decide to vacate then it is likely that Sheeraz will fight fellow countryman Denzel Bentley (20-3-1) for the belt.

Whatever happens, what is for sure is that Sheeraz is going to be a star in the sport as he progresses through his career.Official: WBO Middleweight Division Zhanibek/Sheeraz. Be advised @Queensberry & @trboxing jointly petitioned an extension of the negotiation period. #WBO Committee granted the extension. Therefore, agreement must be reached no later than Monday, Nov. 4 @ 4:00 pm (AST).

— WBO (@WorldBoxingOrg) October 24, 2024

One punch can change a fight and for a certain Frazer Clarke, he learned the harsh reality of this.

The highly anticipated heavyweight rematch between himself and Fabio Wardley, took place two weeks ago in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the undercard of Beterviev-Bivol.

Their first fight ended as a draw in what was considered a fight of the year contender.

The rematch could not have been more different.

Clarke was demolished in a single round and was rushed off to hospital to have surgery.

It was confirmed the day after the fight that he had suffered multiple cheek fractures.

Up until today, Clarke had been very quiet on his social media channels.

However, today he posted a video on Twitter/X talking about how he feels about the fight and his career moving forward.

“This will not be the end of me, this will actually be the making of me,” Clarke told his followers.

“I put so much work into this camp. So much work into that fight, I was heavily invested, but that’s heavyweight boxing for you.”

”A loss of concentration for one second and that’s what happens.”

”A massive well done to Fabio Wardley and the whole of team Wardley.”Why Terence Crawford vs Vergil Ortiz Jr. isn’t happening

”I also want to give a massive thank you to Saudi Arabia for having me. To Turki Alalshikh and all the staff.”

”My face will heal, my pride is dented for the minute.”

”I’m still gutted but this week we are going to try pick ourself back up.”

”Just know that going forward we will move onto bigger and better things.”

”I promise everyone now, I will be back.”

Although the result of his fight still hurts, the 33-year-old Olympic bronze medalist is looking to move forward with his career.

Many people were questioning whether the Olympic bronze medalist would return to a professional ring.

However, he has made clear that he will return again and this time even better.

Fight fans will be hoping that Frazer’s injuries do not play any part in his future fights.This will not be the end of me, this will be the making of me. I will be seeing you all soon! #BigFrazehttps://t.co/TpZDptiJlTpic.twitter.com/t5WwfPiMdd

— Frazer Clarke (@BigFrazeBoxer) October 24, 2024

Terence Crawford is named as number one in the super welterweight / junior middleweight division right now.

The legendary boxer has long been thought of as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers in the world and his undefeated streak certainly emphasises that.

As current WBF junior middleweight champion, there’s another bow to the Terence Crawford string.

However, age is not necessarily on Crawford’s side.

As a 37-year-old, he’s closer to the end of his career than the beginning.

Any boxer that is able to defeat him will be a made man afterwards.

And there are plenty of youngsters looking to make their name off the back of defeating Terence Crawford.

One of those is Vergil Ortiz Jr.

26-year-old Ortiz is the current World Boxing Council (WBC) interim super welterweight and is another fighter who is undefeated.

His last fight saw him defeat Serhii Bohachuk by majority decision in August to win the belt.

But it seems that any fight between Terence Crawford and Vergil Ortiz is unlikely to happen and now we know why.

Golden Boy Promotions president Eric Gomez was speaking on the ‘3 Knockdown Rule’ podcast and has explained why they won’t meet.

Gomez confirmed that the fight had been broached by Turki Alalshikh, who reached out to both fights.Frank Warren responds forcefully against Simon Jordan and Ben Shalom

However, it didn’t happen and he shed some more light as to why.

“You know we just want the biggest fight,” Gomez told the podcast about the plans for Ortiz.

“We were approached about doing the Crawford fight and we accepted.

“Crawford hasn’t decided what he wants to do.

“But he (Ortiz) wants to fight Crawford.

“We are willing to do that fight.”

So it seems that the hold up is on the side of Terence Crawford.

The current WBF junior middleweight champion hasn’t made up his mind and is deciding what to do next.

However, from the side of Golden Boy Promotions and Vergil Ortiz Jr., they are happy and willing to take on the fight.

Fight fans will be hoping that Turki Alalshikh can convince Crawford to take on the fight as it will be sure to be a blockbuster.

The super welterweight division is one of the most competitive in boxing right now and there are a load of great fights that can happen.

And if we see Crawford and Ortiz in the future, it can’t come soon enough.

If anyone knows what Anthony Joshua’s plans are, it’s Eddie Hearn.

The boxing promoter has been working with AJ since 2013.

That was around a year after Joshua won the gold medal at the Olympic Games.

Since then, they’ve taken a ride together to the top of the boxing world.

And it’s clear from previous comments from Eddie Hearn that they’re planning to take that ride again.

For all intents and purposes, the noises have all been around a potential rematch between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.

After a stunning knockout defeat in September, it was believed that AJ would look for revenge.

And it seems that’s still the plan.

However, there’s a particular Tyson Fury shaped question in the background.

For years, boxing fans have been asking when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury would get in the ring.

There have been several times in the past that it seems like it could have happened, only to fall by the wayside in the end.

However, new comments from Eddie Hearn seem to shed some light and possible update on when Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could meet in the ring.

Speaking to BBC Sport, Hearn notes that there are only two options for what’s next for AJ.

“It’s weird saying it after a knockout defeat but AJ is actually in a really good position,” said Hearn.

“We’re going to fight Dubois or Fury next.Update provided on Mike Tyson knee injury ahead of Jake Paul showdown

“That’s it. No other interest or warm-up.”

Speaking further, Eddie Hearn suggest that there are two obstacles to the Daniel Dubois fight happening next.

“AJ desperately wants revenge but the only issue is timing.

“For the rematch to happen in February, training camp will have to start in a couple of weeks.

“There are always niggles and he had a few so physically it’s just a case of whether AJ is ready to do that.

“It would be frustrating if we made the Dubois rematch and Fury won.

“Then we’re sitting there going ‘hang on a minute, we’re fighting Dubois but we could have fought Fury in May for the biggest fight in boxing.’

“Win or lose, we can fight Fury next summer.

“But if he wins, AJ fights him for the world title.”

From what we can decipher from the comments made by Eddie Hearn, the fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will happen next summer.

And if Fury wins the world title against Oleksandr Usyk in December, then the fight will be for the world title.

That would give boxing fans what they’ve wanted for years.

A world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

When Sam Jones woke up today, he probably didn’t expect to be the talk of the boxing world.

But that’s exactly what has happened.

And it’s all because of Regis Prograis.

In the press conference for his fight against Jack Catterall, Prograis

After being taunted by Jones, American Prograis played voicenotes he had received from Jones stating that he’d beat Catterall.

Why is this so interesting?

It’s because Sam Jones is the current manager for Jack Catterall.

Awkward.

Any time that a boxer hears that their management rates someone better than them, it’s not good.

After initially claiming that Regis Prograis was lying about the messages, Sam Jones quickly backtracked and said that the comments were made years ago.

This is what seems to be the case and wasn’t challenged by Prograis.

Taking the conversation onto social media, Sam Jones has now responded further to the voicenote

Writing on his Twitter / X account, has written a series of messages following the incident.Amateur world champion to turn professional after controversial Olympics exit

Firstly, Jones doubles down that it was a long time ago as he states that he was working with Prograis at the time and was trying to make the Prograis vs Catterall fight.

He then sends a direct message to Regis Prograis that everyone involved can all dig old messages up.Firstly I was working with Regis at the time and was trying to make the Prograis Catterall fight. We can all dig messages up Regis. https://t.co/UoR8YD7WAc

— Sam Jones (@mrsamjones88) October 24, 2024

But the messages from Sam Jones didn’t stop there.

In a further message, Jones mentions that the messages were over 3 years ago in 2021.

He then takes a shot at Regis Prograis about sharing the voicenote and implies that’s a negative trait in the New Orleans southpaw.

Not stopping there, he tweets a third time when an X user says that Jones and Prograis should come face to face in the Sky Sports production The Gloves Are Off.

Sam Jones states he’d be more than happy to do that.

Whatever the case may be in regards to that, it seems that the revelation from Regis Prograis has gotten under the skin of Jones.

He will be hoping that his man Jack Catterall gets a semblance of revenge by defeating Prograis on Saturday.It was in 2021 and I was trying to convince Regis to fight jack. I’ve got receipts of @RPrograis in shit he wouldn’t like being brought up. It is what it is. Thats the type of man he is. https://t.co/pYglyDehXZ

— Sam Jones (@mrsamjones88) October 24, 2024

Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis are set to go toe-to-toe in Manchester this weekend in a bout where a world title shot is likely on the line.

However at today’s press conference, Prograis made the contest a more personal one as he revealed a voice message that he had received from Catterall’s manager, admitting that Prograis would get the better of the Chorley-born world title hopeful.

After avenging his controversial defeat to Josh Taylor, Catterall now finds himself well positioned for a shot at world honours but has accepted a clash against well-respected two-time champion, Regis Prograis.

Whilst Catterall is coming off of a career-best display, Prograis has been unconvincing in his last two outings, edging a questionable split-decision against Danielito Zorrilla before being knocked down and whitewashed by Devin Haney to lose his WBC super-lightweight title.

Ahead of this weekend’s fight, Prograis revealed at today’s press conference that he had previously received a message from Catterall’s manager, Sam Jones, where the outspoken and ever-present figure of British boxing admitted that the American would ‘flatten’ Catterall if given the opportunity.

RP – “Wait, wait, wait, I have got something else to say, right. I’m going to slash everything right now, a long time ago, Sam Jones, his [Catterall’s] manager, actually said that I would beat Jack’s a**.”

RP – “I got proof right now, if y’all want to hear it, I got proof. He said [I would] flatten him, right!”

SJ – “Hand to God, I never said that. Listen, you have been hit too many times in the head by Devin Haney, my friend.”Gareth A. Davies questions how much Tim Tszyu has left after ‘brutal’ defeat

RP – “Listen, everybody be quiet”.

[plays voice message from Jones from his phone]

Sam Jones [on Prograis’ phone] – “I like Jack by the way, I know him very well, but I do think that you flatten him. You understand what I mean? Because you are a different guy to Josh Taylor…”

With tensions for the fight now at an all-time-high, it remains to be seen whether Jones’ prediction will come true and Catterall will be handed a second career defeat.

The pair will become the first boxer’s to headline at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena when they meet in the ring this Saturday.Regis Prograis digs out the old files 👀👀#CatterallPrograis | DAZN pic.twitter.com/gESzLERB1Q

— Matchroom Boxing (@MatchroomBoxing) October 24, 2024

The fallout from the Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol fight has been quite something.

After an enthralling encounter that could have gone either way, it was Beterbiev who emerged victorious and became undisputed light heavyweight champion.

But the nature of the decision has led to much discussion.

While some had Artur Beterbiev as the winner, there were disagreements with that.

Others had the fight as a draw between the two competitors.

And some had Dmitry Bivol as the winner.

Despite Bivol accepting the defeat graciously, his team were keen to say otherwise.

Shortly after the fight, Bivol’s team lodged a protest against the decision.

Within a short period of time, they had already requested for an immediate rematch.

After Eddie Hearn chastised one judge for awarding the fight 116-112 to Artur Beterbiev, mainly have been asked what they scored.Evander Holyfield reveals who hit him the hardest

One of those seems to be Tyson Fury.

In the lead up to his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, Fury has been speaking to the press and was asked about the Beterbiev and Bivol fight.

Speaking to ESPN, Tyson Fury

The Gypsy King told the broadcaster that he had the fight in favour of the winner Beterbiev.

Fury scored the fight 115-113, which was the same score that judge Glenn Feldman gave in the fight.

So it seems that Tyson Fury agreed with the overall decision of the fight and thought one of the judges got the score bang on.Tyson Fury tells ESPN he scored the Artur Beterbiev-Dmitry Bivol fight for Beterbiev, 115-113, “same as Glenn Feldman.” Fury is truly a real boxing fan. Not many active fighters who can tell you off hand how they scored a recent fight and know which judge scored it the same way.

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) October 24, 2024

Ben Whittaker caused outrage when his showdown with Liam Cameron ended abruptly and was ruled as a technical draw. As fans demand a rematch, Whittaker’s promoter has provided an update on a potential second meeting between the British light-heavyweight duo.

A Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist, Whittaker has excelled since making the switch to the professional ranks and has regularly gone viral on social media for his showboating and skills despite just eight professional contests to his name ahead of his clash with Cameron.

Although Cameron was respected as the biggest test of Whittaker’s pro career to date, those giving the ‘Cannonball’ a chance were few and far between, with the easy on the eye skillset and amateur pedigree of ‘The Surgeon’ expected to be more than enough to dispatch of rough and rugged Yorkshireman.

However, there were no signs of Whittaker’s showboating when the pair went toe-to-toe, as Cameron assumed control of the contest from the third round onwards, until he and his rival were sent flying over the top rope in a bizarre moment at the end of the fifth.Unfinished business. We need a rematch @benwhittaker@benjshalom@boxxer

Bring your wheelchair and we can do it in the steel cage if you like 😂 #CameronWhittaker2pic.twitter.com/9FGXmXRALu

— 🔴⚪️LIAM CAMERON🔴⚪️ (@liamcameron21) October 14, 2024

A visibly tired Whittaker showed no signs of recovering and the fight went to the scorecards as a result, where the judges ruled the fight as a draw after five rounds of action – the general consensus of the confused public being that Cameron won three rounds at the very minimum.Amateur world champion to turn professional after controversial Olympics exit

During the aftermath, Ben Whittaker has been labelled as ‘Ben Quittaker’ by Cameron and talks of rematch have led to Cameron receiving his first promotional deal.

Yet, Whittaker’s injury that brought the contest to a close is still lingering and Ben Shalom has today told talkSPORT that the 27-year-old will prioritise his health and ensure that he is fully recovered before accepting a rematch with Cameron.

“I believe that’s the fight [to make], I do. However, I need him to take this time, do his rehab, make sure he comes back fully fit and focused.”

Whether Cameron will take a fight during the interim remains to be seen but the popularity of the former Commonwealth champion has improved remarkably since his fight with Whittaker – even if his professional record has not.

As soon as Mike Tyson’s professional fight with Jake Paul was announced, the news was met with understandable criticism – which was only encouraged further when their initial fight was postponed due to an ulcer flare-up. Now, there is a new injury concern emerging for 58-year-old Tyson after videos emerged of a compression sleeve on his knee.

YouTube sensation Jake Paul has gone 10-1 as a professional since debuting in 2020, that lone defeat coming against the most established boxer on his record – Tommy Fury.

However, he is now being tasked with a legend of the sport as he gears up to take on ‘Iron Mike’ at the AT&T Stadium, with a 31-year age gap between the pair making Paul the favourite despite the much-lauded achievements accomplished in the past.

Paul-Tyson was originally scheduled to take place in July, but Tyson was forced to postpone because of stomach ulcers, as Paul proceeded to knock out late replacement Mike Perry.

With the new fight date just three weeks away, questions as to whether Mike Tyson should return to professional boxing after a near 20-year spell of inactivity are re-emerging and those concerns were given further merit when the once ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ posted a clip of himself training with a seemingly vulnerable knee.I’m just getting started.#PaulTysonpic.twitter.com/ZdDwQ8FbBR

— Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) October 23, 2024

Although, Mike Tyson’s agent Andrew Ruf has now explained that the knee of the two-time champion is only in a sleeve as a ‘precaution’, as per USA Today.Teófimo López accuses Turki Alalshikh of deliberately harming Canelo Alvarez event

“Andrew Ruf, Tyson’s agent, said by text message the compression sleeve is “preventative,’’ like one tennis star Novak Djokovic has worn.

“I think the same brand even,’’ Ruf said. “No injury here. He’s looking invincible.’’

“Ruf said he’d seen Tyson wear the compression sleeve in training before and asked about it.

“…that’s how I know Djokovic uses it,” he said.”

Whether fans like it or not, Paul-Tyson is set to be one of the biggest events of 2024 and will be free to watch live on Netflix, as the controversial main-event tops a card that features a record-breaking undisputed title clash on the November 15th bill in Texas.

Whilst the glitz and glamour of ‘Riyadh Season’ has taken over the world of boxing during 2024, there are plenty of cards that Turki Al-Alshikh is not involved with that appear to be flying under the radar. Now, it has been confirmed that one former heavyweight champion of the world will headline a card in front of a maximum of 1,100 onlookers.

Last month, Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois went toe-to-toe for the IBF heavyweight title and broke the British boxing attendance record – around 96,000 witnessing the dramatic changing of the guard spectacle as Dubois halted ‘AJ’ in style.

Yet, despite making an impressive first defence of the IBF strap, the belt does not guarantee that there will always be demand to watch a former world champion in action, as shown by the return of another former IBF title-holder and fellow opponent of Joshua’s.

Charles Martin claimed the vacant IBF title back in 2016 without landing a significant punch when he defeated Vyacheslav Glazkov via third-round technical-knockout – the undefeated Ukrainian citing a knee injury for the defeat and never returning since.

Benefiting from Glazkov’s misfortunes, Martin attempted to make a difficult first defence of the title by travelling to the United Kingdom and facing Anthony Joshua at the O2 Arena. Instead, he suffered a second-round knockout loss to mark the end of the second-shortest reign of any heavyweight world champion in history.Tyson Fury reveals game plan ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

However, Martin’s shortcomings against ‘AJ’ were not the end of his time on the big stage. ‘Prince’ Charles has appeared on the Garcia-Porter undercard at the Barclays Center in 2017 and scored a knockout victory over Gerald Washington on the Wilder-Fury II bill at the MGM Garden Arena in 2020.

Additionally, a spirited display in his most recent outing against highly-rated American prospect Jared Anderson has proved that the 38-year-old southpaw still has enough in the tank to be a gatekeeper in the division.

Nevertheless, it has now been announced that Martin will end a 16-month spell of inactivity at the 1,100 seated capacity Fox Theater in Redwood City, California – taking on 43-year-old Matthew McKinney, who has suffered early knockout defeats to Cassius Chaney and Chris Arreola within the last couple of years.

The event will take place on Saturday November 16th with tickets available to purchase from $63.00, although a $10 discount is on offer by use of promo code ‘Fight_Night’.

The transition from amateur boxing to the professional scene is often a difficult one – showing the difference in requirements in a sport where mistakes become more costly. Now, one of the best amateurs on the planet is making the switch to the professional ranks, as the latest title hopeful from a booming boxing nation.

Uzbekistan has emerged as one of the richest pools for boxing skills on the planet during recent years, with the likes of Murodjon Akhmadaliev and Israil Madrimov showcasing how the country has developed further since the crowing of its first two world champions – Artur Grigorian and Ruslan Chagaev.

At the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Uzbekistan boasted their amateur pedigree by achieving an astonishing five gold medals, only two weight categories not being conquered by an Uzbek (lightweight and light-heavyweight).

One of Uzbekistan’s most likely Olympic champions was 2023 World Champion, Ruslan Abdullaev, but the 22-year-old lightweight sensation was instead knocked out in the quarter-finals by Canada’s Wyatt Sanford in one of the most controversial judging decisions of Paris 2024.

Rather than dwell on his shortcomings of the summer, Abdullaev has made the decision to move to the United States and pursue a career as a professional in the hopes of becoming Uzbekistan’s fifth world champion, as per respected Uzbek boxing journalist, Jalol Akhmedov.Usyk vs Fury 2 press conference dateAsian and world champion in amateurs, Ruslan Abdullaev is headed to the U.S. to continue his career in professional boxing! 🇺🇸🥊 Big moves for the rising star, wishing him success in the next chapter of his journey! #ProBoxing#TeamUzbekistan#FutureChampionpic.twitter.com/a5cVnIWPw8

— Jalol Akhmedov🇺🇿 (@JalolAkhmedov) October 20, 2024

“Asian and world champion in amateurs, Ruslan Abdullaev is headed to the U.S. to continue his career in professional boxing! Big moves for the rising star, wishing him success in the next chapter of his journey! #ProBoxing#TeamUzbekistan#FutureChampion”

A ten-time national champion, Abdullaev has the pedigree to rightfully target similar success to that of his good friends Akhmadaliev and Madrimov have achieved and also has time on his side.

With Akhmadaliev rumoured to be fighting Naoya Inoue in Las Vegas in early 2025, the possibility of a debut from Abdullaev on the undercard could provide the youngster with an ideal chance to make a statement and put his rivals on notice, assuming Inoue gets past Sam Goodman unscathed.

Back in May, Oleksandr Usyk handed Tyson Fury a first career defeat as he achieved his goal of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion with a legendary performance. Now, the Brit seeks to level the scores in the rematch and he has now revealed that he has watched their first encounter back around a hundred times.

Both men put their undefeated records on the line when the heavyweight duo met earlier this year, and it seemed as thought it was ‘The Gypsy King’ who would come out on top after he was cruising to victory during the mid-rounds.

However, the eighth and ninth rounds proved pivotal for the Ukrainian technician, as Usyk somehow managed to turn the tide and assume control of the contest in the nick of time to reverse the scorecards and claim a famous split-decision win.

Since suffering the defeat, Fury has admitted that he feels as though he took his eye off of the ball during his first fight against Usyk and feels confident that a more focussed approach in the rematch will be enough to achieve redemption.

In an interview with Queensberry Promotions, Tyson Fury

“I have watched it a thousand times, well probably not a thousand but maybe a hundred times.”Amateur sensation to challenge for WBA world title in fourth professional bout

“I thought it was a very good fight. I thought that I did fantastic, I thought Usyk did fantastic, it was what it was. It is just someone’s opinion isn’t it, who won the fight, because like we see in a lot of these fights recently, especially in fights that people think are close, some people might have one man winning it and some might have the other man winning it.

“I think that I won, he thinks that he won. I have seen him doing his view where he says ‘I thought I won it by a point’, one of the judges had me up by a point and one of the judges had him up by a point.

“It is an opinionated thing if it goes the distance and that is what you have got to deal with. If something goes the distance, then you are relying on three people’s opinions, and they might not all see it the same.”

“I was happy. I didn’t get the decision that I wanted, I didn’t get the victory but I didn’t take it out of the judges hands so I had left it to someone’s opinion and it went against me. Am I going to cry about spilt milk? No. Have I cried about it at all? No.”

Usyk-Fury II will take place on December 21st at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with yesterday’s press conference kickstarting the excitement ahead of another blockbuster event in the Middle East.

Former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has the chance to avenge the lone defeat of his career when he steps through the ropes to take on unified heavyweight champion and arguable pound-for-pound number one, Oleksandr Usyk. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ has now declared that he would swerve any potential undisputed title contest with IBF title-holder Daniel Dubois, if he is able to claim redemption against his Ukrainian rival.

Fury went toe-to-toe with Oleksandr Usyk in a battle to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the century and the first of the four-belt era.

An instant classic ensued and the Brit appeared to be well on his way to a legendary win until Usyk was able to turn the tide during the eighth-round and bank the latter stages to edge a phenomenal split-decision win.

Since then, Usyk has vacated his IBF world title and Daniel Dubois has assumed position as world champion, strengthening his credibility as a heavyweight worthy of the mantle with a knockout win in first defence against Anthony Joshua in a changing of the guard display.

As such, Dubois remains hopeful that he will get a shot at the victor of the upcoming rematch between Usyk and Fury, aiming to join the elite club of undisputed heavyweight champions.

However, in an interview with iFL TV, Tyson Fury outlined why he does not wish to challenge for an IBF world title and therefore the undisputed throne, believing the sanctioning body to be ‘racist’ and threatening to burn their belt if he was ever named as their champion.‘I would rather fight @DynamiteDubois for BRITISH TITLE than the IBF belt’ – @Tyson_Fury has absolutely RIPPED into the IBF, over falling out of the TOP 15❌ ahead of Usyk rematch.#UyskFury2#TysonFury#Uysk#DanielDubois#boxing#riyadhseason#fight#boxer#gypsyking#fighter… pic.twitter.com/Pcclxy1QSL

— IFL TV (@IFLTV) October 23, 2024

“I will beat Daniel Dubois, but I will tell you what it is – I won’t be boxing him for his belt. I would rather box him for the British title than for the IBF.

“I don’t want anything to do with it, you couldn’t give it me as a present.Evander Holyfield reveals who hit him the hardest

“I would probably get back home and burn it, then put it on a video on YouTube, that is how much it means to me because they’re biased, obviously. They are a biased company who don’t like ‘The Gypsy King’ for whatever reason,

“They must be racist towards Travellers or something because it doesn’t add up, it is not joining together.

“You have just lost a split-decision to who some people say is the pound-for-pound number one person in the world but I am not in the top 15 of their ratings, even though I have just boxed for their belt.

“Does that make any sense? It doesn’t does it.”

“If they are not biased and they do like me, then why don’t they come out and say why I am not in their ratings then?

I’m not good enough to be in the top 15? I have just lost to the ‘best fighter in the world’ by a point but I am not good enough to be in the top 15.

“I would advise everybody to never fight for their belt again.”

Usyk-Fury II will take place on December 21st in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with yesterday’s press conference kickstarting the build-up to what is expected to be another historical encounter between the two standout heavyweights of this generation.

In a recent interview with BoxNation, Frank Warren once again addressed the controversy sparked by Ben Shalom’s comments. Shalom insinuated that the gloves used by Fabio Wardley in his victory over Frazer Clarke should be investigated. Warren had already dismissed those accusations, calling them baseless and ridiculous. He also labeled Shalom’s remarks as “stupid and slanderous statements.”

Warren, speaking in a firm tone, was asked about Chris Eubank Jr.’s comments, which appeared to have been influenced by Ben Shalom. According to Warren, it was Shalom who put Eubank in that position, leading to comments that Warren considers defamatory. Likewise, Warren criticized Shalom’s lack of directness.

“He says that rubbish. You know what happened with Eubank, that was set up by him. For him to set up Eubank to say what he said, make those slanderous remarks—which he’ll pay for. What is that? What is that then? Is that the way you do it, sneaky bastard? You haven’t got the guts to say something to somebody’s face? Because I certainly pulled him up on it afterwards, couldn’t even look at me,” Warren stated.When asked if he plans to take legal action against Ben Shalom, Frank Warren was clear:

“It’s being dealt with,” he assured. He reminded that he was the licensed promoter for that event, under the supervision of the British Boxing Board of Control. “We were responsible for the gloves until they were handed over. Any insinuation about the gloves is completely untrue,” he clarified. Warren demanded a public apology for the comments, calling them “ridiculous.” However, he warned that if such an apology is not forthcoming, he will take “the necessary measures.”

Despite the controversy, Frank Warren made it clear that he prefers to focus on what’s important: the rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk and the exciting upcoming fights.

Finally, Warren took the opportunity to refute Simon Jordan and the rumors of alleged harassment towards Ben Shalom, supposedly orchestrated by him and Eddie Hearn. “This is boxing. I don’t even know why we’re having this ridiculous conversation,” Warren said, expressing disbelief. To him, the harassment issue is absurd, and he clarified that his way of handling conflict is direct. “If someone’s rude to me and doesn’t excuse themselves, I deal with it man to man,” he said.George Groves tips prospect to be ‘the future of boxing’

Warren also reflected on his early days in boxing, highlighting how difficult it was back then, with limited TV options and restrictions on sporting venues.

“Do you know when I started out in boxing, remember they’ve all got TV deals, there was only one TV company. I never had no TV deal, nothing. There was just the BBC. And not only that, the venues in London were the Albert Hall, Wembley, and the smallest venue was York Hall. (The cartel) had exclusives on all of them, you couldn’t use them. (I didn’t) cry about it, get on with it,” he concluded.