When Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois step into the ring again, there will likely be even more anticipation than there was for their first fight. Dubois’s dominant performance, which resulted in a knockout of AJ, sent shockwaves through the boxing world. Now, the pressing question on everyone's mind is: what’s next for Joshua?

From his camp, it's clear that a rematch with Daniel Dubois is Joshua's top priority. But what could that rematch look like?

Promoter Eddie Hearn has provided some insight into the situation. In a recent interview with FightHubTV, Hearn revealed that there is a clause in the contract for a rematch scheduled for February. Despite speculation about Joshua potentially facing the loser of the Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury rematch, it appears AJ is eager to secure another fight sooner rather than later.

The initial match between Joshua and Dubois took place at Wembley Stadium in London, drawing a record-breaking 96,000 fans and making history for UK boxing attendance. However, it seems the rematch may not occur in London. When asked about the location, Hearn suggested it’s more likely to be part of the Riyadh Season, set to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Season runs from October to the end of February or early March, meaning the rematch would be staged in Saudi Arabia rather than England. Hearn also mentioned that he is currently awaiting AJ’s decision on his next steps. It’s possible that more details will emerge once Joshua's suspension from boxing is lifted.

With all signs indicating that Joshua is keen to rematch Dubois and rectify the mistakes from their first encounter, Saudi Arabia appears poised for a blockbuster showdown in February 2025.

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Sky Sports have had a long standing relationship with boxing.

From the mid 90s, the television broadcaster has been projecting boxing to the UK audience.

Famously, Sky Sports held the first ever pay-per-view event in the UK.

It was the Mike Tyson vs Frank Bruno fight and they’ve never looked back since.

With such support and interest in the sport, it’s no surprise that boxing fans still makes up such a large contingent of their audience.

So bringing boxers onto their platform only makes sense.

However, getting athletes on a live microphone doesn’t always go well.

And that just so happens to have been the case today.

Jai Opetaia is set to meet Jack Massey in Saudi Arabia this month and was on Sky Sports to talk about the fight.Espinoza vs. Ramírez rematch: purse bids to be held on Friday

The 29-year-old Opetaia, the current Ring Magazine and lIBF lineal cruiserweight titles holder, went a bit too far and was instantly admonished by the presenter.

“I used to think that mindset, once I win a world title it’s going to fix all my problems,” Opetaia said.

“But unfortunately I’ve had a few run-ins with some dirty promoters and things haven’t always worked to plan.

“I won a world title and the next day I woke up the same. You can’t eat f***ing gold belts.”

“The broadcasting rules are slightly different here, you can’t swear,” the Sky Sports presenter said while interrupting Opetaia. “Apologies.”

Australian Opetaia brushed the riposte off and continued talking about the fight.

His opponent, Jack Massey, is the current European and Commonwealth cruiserweight champion and they’ll be facing off on the undercard for the Dimitri Bivol v Artur Beterbiev event in Saudi Arabia next week.

If Jai Opetaia is just as aggressive in the ring as he was on the mic, then he’s got a chance to emerge the victor.

Tyson Fury has been in the boxing game a long time.

From an amateur career that stated in the mid 2000s to making his professional debut at age 20, the Gypsy King has met a lot of opponents in time.

Just at a professional level, he’s had a total of 36 fights with only one defeat.

That came against Oleksandr Usyk in his last bout.

Ukrainian Usyk beat Fury in a unanimous decision and became undisputed heavyweight champion in the process.

Attention has now turned to their rematch that is due to take place in December.

Tyson Fury has now

Despite being beaten by only one boxer in his career, Fury didn’t name Usyk as his toughest opponent.

Instead, that accolade went to the only other boxer that Fury has not beat.

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury controversially drew their first bout together in 2018.

After that, there were two more fights between the pair.

The second fight ended in a TKO victory for Fury, with the third ending in knockout for Fury as well.

“I’m gonna have to say Wilder,” Fury said in an interview in response to who his toughest opponent has been.

The video was part of the promotion of new boxing video game Undisputed.Eddie Hearn replies to Oscar De La Hoya rant

“When I fought Wilder he was in his prime, he was the man to beat and he was a dynamite puncher.

“One mistake and it’s over in any round, round one or round 12. From maybe 2007, me and Wilder had a pact together.

“We met in Sheffield at one of the boxing fights on Channel 5 and we always said that we’ll talk up a good fight and we’ll have a good fight for the championship down the line.

“He was always my target, but I used to look at him and think, ‘wow’.

“I’d see him hit people and their legs would be shaking, out cold on the floor.

“They’re terrifying knockouts. The highlight reel knockouts that he has are up there with anybody’s, if not the best.

“Going in there with him I never once thought about going to sleep or getting hit by them punches, I just thought I’ll box and do what I got to do. I always do.

“I never really think, ‘well I’ll keep my hands up for this one’.

“My hands have been down behind my back for the majority of my career and they will continue to be there.

“Unfortunately, that’s just the way I am and if I’m going to get punched in the face then so be it. I’ve had plenty in the face before.”

Deontay Wilder has garnered a reputation of being one of the hardest punching fighters in the game.

But it’s still a shock to see Tyson Fury name him as more of a difficult opponent than Oleksandr Usyk.

When the pair meet again in December, it will be interesting to see if Usyk puts on a performance that changes Fury’s mind on the matter.

Tyson Fury has set his sights firmly on Oleksandr Usyk, aiming to settle unfinished business after suffering his first professional defeat in their May 2024 clash. That fight crowned Usyk as the division’s first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis, with the Ukrainian taking a split decision win, largely thanks to a dominant ninth round.

Despite the loss, Fury is confident heading into the rematch and told Undisputed that he believes he did enough to win the first bout. He’s now embracing the mindset of a challenger, which he says fuels his drive to reclaim the titles.

“For the first time in years, I’m going in there as a challenger, not a champion,” Fury said. “I’ve got a goal again, and it’s giving me that fire I needed.”

Fury also predicted a trilogy fight with Usyk, drawing parallels to legendary rivalries like Jack Dempsey vs. Gene Tunney. He believes that a third showdown is inevitable after he secures victory in the rematch.

“I think this will be one of the great trilogies, me and Usyk. One each, and then the trilogy,” Fury stated.

Fury has also left the door open to future bouts with other heavyweight contenders, including Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois, with both fighters eyeing their own shot at the undisputed crown.

#TysonFury #OleksandrUsyk #BoxingNews #Undisputed #HeavyweightChampion #BoxingFans #AnthonyJoshua #DanielDubois #FuryVsUsyk #BoxingUpdates

Legendary heavyweight George Foreman, a two-time world champion and Olympic gold medalist, is widely regarded as one of the best boxers in history. Though he faced many iconic opponents, his 1974 bout against Muhammad Ali—known as ‘The Rumble in the Jungle’—remains his most famous.

In that fight, Ali's famous rope-a-dope strategy led him to an eighth-round stoppage, securing the WBC and WBA heavyweight titles and cementing his legacy as 'The Greatest.' Despite Ali’s legendary status, Foreman named someone else as the greatest boxer of all time during an appearance on Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.

“They ask me who is the best boxer of all time—Joe Louis,” Foreman declared.

Louis, known as the ‘Brown Bomber,’ dominated the ring from 1934 to 1951, amassing a record of 66 wins (52 by knockout) and just 3 losses. As heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, Louis defended his title an astounding 25 times.

While Foreman praised Louis’s boxing prowess, he also recognized Ali’s unparalleled influence outside the ring.

“But I tell you, the best man to ever do anything was Muhammad Ali,” Foreman added, acknowledging Ali’s activism and refusal to be drafted into the military during the Vietnam War.

In addition to Ali and Louis, Foreman mentioned another opponent from his career whom he believes surpassed Ali’s skill in the ring, though he did not disclose the name.

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Arthur Biyarslanov, known as “The Wolf,” returns to the ring in October 17. The undefeated Canadian (16-0, 14 KOs) will face veteran Argentine Jonathan “El Potro” Eniz (35-20-1, 16 KOs). This fight will be the co-main event on a card headlined by Alexandre Gaumont versus Cristian Zárate.Arthur Biyarslanov, a junior welterweight contender, is seeking a world title opportunity in 2025.

“October 17th will just bring me one step closer to my ultimate goal. I can’t wait,” Biyarslanov declared.

However, the Russian-Canadian boxer will first have to face Eniz, who has fought over 340 rounds. Notably, the Argentine boxer will be looking for his fifth victory against an undefeated opponent.

Also on the card, Steve Claggett returns after his loss to Teofimo López to face Eduardo Estela. Vanessa Lepage Joanisse is aiming to overcome Angélica López Flores to contend for her second world title.

Other matchups include Mehmet Unal versus Armenak Hovhannisyan. Likewise, Luis Santana will take on Sebastián Aguirre, and Shamil Khataev will face Juan José Velasco. Pascal Villeneuve will make his return after eight years out of the ring, going up against Roberto Dionicio Moreno.

The night could mark an important step for Arthur Biyarslanov in his career toward the world title.Ver esta publicación en Instagram

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UFC icon Nate Diaz has revealed who he wants to face in his next fight. Despite mixed results in his first two boxing matches, Diaz is aiming to fight a champion. After losing his boxing debut to Jake Paul and securing a majority decision win over fellow MMA star Jorge Masvidal in July, the 39-year-old fighter now has his sights set on four-division boxing champion Terence Crawford.

In a recent post on X (formerly known as Twitter), Diaz made his intentions clear for the future. “I’ll box Crawford and fight Conor at 168 lfg,” he wrote alongside a photo showcasing his slim physique.

The statement quickly caught the attention of boxing and MMA fans, sparking speculation about a possible showdown with Terence Crawford.

Crawford, considered one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, has previously been linked to cross-discipline fights. Conor McGregor, another UFC star, has already shown interest in fighting Crawford. In fact, McGregor offered him a two-fight deal, one in boxing and the other in MMA, but Crawford initially turned down the proposal. However, recent signs suggest he may reconsider, especially after McGregor’s nine-figure offer.Nate Diaz has not hidden his desire for a trilogy with Conor McGregor, his historic rival in the UFC.

The two fighters faced each other twice in 2016 in memorable bouts. Diaz won the first meeting by submitting McGregor, but the Irishman avenged the loss in the second fight, taking a close decision victory. Their rivalry remains alive, and Diaz doesn’t rule out a third match, this time in the MMA octagon.

As for Crawford, while there’s no history between him and Diaz, the former UFC star’s post suggests he’s ready to take on one of the most dominant champions in boxing today.Espinoza vs. Ramírez rematch: purse bids to be held on Friday

For now, there’s no official confirmation of the potential bout, but rumors of these two big fights are already circulating. Known for his fighting spirit, Diaz doesn’t seem afraid to aim high, regardless of the sport.

The future of Nate Diaz in boxing and MMA is filled with expectations. If he secures a fight with Crawford, it would be one of the most anticipated showdowns of the year. Additionally, a potential rematch with McGregor in MMA would be explosive for fans. At 39, Diaz remains a relevant figure in the fight world, proving he still has much to offer in both the ring and the cage.I Box Crawford and fight conor next 168 lfg 👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/pLzj7zpEaR

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The rematch between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the heavyweight title is fast approaching. The second bout between these two boxing titans will take place on December 21 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In a recent interview with @PlayUndisputed, Fury stated that this time he will knock out the Ukrainian boxer.

“There’s no secret – I’m going in there to knock him out because I don’t think I’m gonna get a decision no matter what I do. So I have to take it out of the judges’ hands. I believe I have to get him out of there,” Fury affirmed.

Regardless of the outcome of this second match between both fighters, Tyson Fury expressed interest in a trilogy with Usyk. He confidently stated that he will win the rematch, and the ideal circumstances for a third fight would be if they are tied 1 to 1.

“I believe it’ll be one of the great trilogies, me and Usyk. I believe when I beat him, I’ll definitely do a trilogy with him, 100%. One each and we’ll do a trilogy,” Fury said.

On the other hand, the British boxer confirmed that he will not be making any changes to his Corner Team. Notably, Fury expressed confidence in the team that supports him, his preparation, and training. He also mentioned that he knows the key role he must play in his bout against Usyk.The team that will accompany Tyson Fury in his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk includes SugarHill Steward, Andy Lee, and his father, John Fury.

“People can say, ‘Oh, I want to change trainers or I blame it on my conditioning coach or my cook.’ I’m not interested in all that, same team, same everything. I know what I’ve got to do,” Fury concluded.

#TysonFury #OleksandrUsyk #Trilogy #Boxing #BoxingNews #BoxingFans #News #heavyweight #Sports #News Rematch

After Oscar De La Hoya’s recent speech, Eddie Hearn described his statements as “objectively incoherent” amid their growing public dispute. De La Hoya, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, has repeatedly criticized Hearn on his show “Clapback Thursday,” mocking the recent losses of the British promoter’s fighters, including Anthony Joshua’s defeat against Daniel Dubois.

During his latest appearance, De La Hoya claimed that 14 of Hearn’s fighters had lost in 2024, accusing him of being a poor promoter and a “pathological liar.” He also highlighted losses by fighters such as Sandy Ryan, AJ, and Edgar Berlanga, while mentioning injuries to Shakur Stevenson.

“You must be the biggest pathological liar on the planet to try and convince us you’re good at your job. F***ing train wreck… Canelo dumped you because you’re incompetent and incapable of doing your job,” De La Hoya said.

A large part of the feud seems to stem from Canelo Álvarez’s departure from Golden Boy to Matchroom. De La Hoya defended his work with the Mexican fighter, claiming he helped build his career in the U.S. and accused Hearn of being incompetent.

In a recent story

“Factually all over the place but the time and effort is humbling thank you,” Hearn wrote in his IG stories. “The burn is very real,” he added.Shakur Stevenson comments on a possible fight against Ryan GarcíaOscar De La Hoya blasting back at Eddie Hearn today: “You must be the biggest pathological liar on the planet to try and convince us you’re good at your job. F***ing train wreck… Canelo dumped you because you’re incompetent and incapable of doing your job.”

[🎥 @OscarDeLaHoya] pic.twitter.com/Y2cGcqFb1E

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 3, 2024

Eddie Hearn’s reaction to Oscar De La Hoya’s recent clap back Thursday video

“Factually all over the place but the time and effort is humbling thank you”#Boxingpic.twitter.com/H5yXI2OA46

EddieHearn #OscarDeLaHoya #Boxing #Promoter #Matchroom #GoldenBoy #BoxingNews #Sports #News

British boxer Tyson Fury has once again insisted that a fight between him and Anthony Joshua is inevitable. In a recent interview with @PlayUndisputed, the veteran heavyweight champion expressed his optimism about the possibility of facing his longtime rival.

Fury assured that age won’t be an obstacle for this bout to happen at some point. The champion believes that, sooner or later, Joshua won’t be able to avoid facing him. He is fully confident that a fight between them will be a huge success, drawing thousands of fans.

Wembley Stadium, one of the UK’s most iconic venues, would be the ideal setting for this showdown between two of the best British boxers of the modern era. Fury is convinced the fight could attract a massive crowd, filling every available seat.

“Joshua knows he’s getting it. Even if we’re 50 years old he’s got to fight me. There’s no escaping it, he cannot escape me. Even if we are 50, we’re still gonna sell out Wembley,” Fury said.Tyson Fury’s expectations for his rematch against Usyk

In addition to talking about his rivalry with Joshua, Fury

In the interview, Tyson Fury mentioned that if he loses to Usyk, he would give up his spot on the cover of the Undisputed Deluxe Edition video game. However, the boxer showed full confidence in his abilities, stating that defeat is not part of his plans.

“It’s fantastic, but I’ll tell you what, if I don’t win this rematch, I’m going to relinquish that front cover and give it to Alexander. That’s what I’ll do with a front cover. I’ll relinquish my right to be on that front cover and give it to Alexander the Great. But if I do what I think I’m going to do, then I’ll keep the front cover,” Fury concluded.Ryan Garcia removed from video game

This rematch has generated great excitement in the boxing world, and it is expected to be a thrilling fight.Tyson Fury has insisted that the Anthony Joshua fight will still happen one day: “Joshua knows he’s getting it. Even if we’re 50 years old he’s got to fight me. There’s no escaping it, he cannot escape me. Even if we are 50, we’re still gonna sell out Wembley.” [@PlayUndisputed] pic.twitter.com/J6Hd6pTg7J

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 4, 2024

Tyson Fury says that he is going to relinquish being the cover of the boxing game Undisputed if he loses the rematch with Usyk pic.twitter.com/UCLOFi6O7M

#TysonFury #AnthonyJoshua #Boxing #BoxingNews #BoxingFans #FightFans #Sports #News 

 

After Oscar De La Hoya’s recent speech, Eddie Hearn described his statements as “objectively incoherent” amid their growing public dispute. De La Hoya, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, has repeatedly criticized Hearn on his show “Clapback Thursday,” mocking the recent losses of the British promoter’s fighters, including Anthony Joshua’s defeat against Daniel Dubois.

During his latest appearance, De La Hoya claimed that 14 of Hearn’s fighters had lost in 2024, accusing him of being a poor promoter and a “pathological liar.” He also highlighted losses by fighters such as Sandy Ryan, AJ, and Edgar Berlanga, while mentioning injuries to Shakur Stevenson.

“You must be the biggest pathological liar on the planet to try and convince us you’re good at your job. F***ing train wreck… Canelo dumped you because you’re incompetent and incapable of doing your job,” De La Hoya said.

A large part of the feud seems to stem from Canelo Álvarez’s departure from Golden Boy to Matchroom. De La Hoya defended his work with the Mexican fighter, claiming he helped build his career in the U.S. and accused Hearn of being incompetent.

In a recent story

“Factually all over the place but the time and effort is humbling thank you,” Hearn wrote in his IG stories. “The burn is very real,” he added.Tyson Fury mocks Anthony Joshua on social mediaOscar De La Hoya blasting back at Eddie Hearn today: “You must be the biggest pathological liar on the planet to try and convince us you’re good at your job. F***ing train wreck… Canelo dumped you because you’re incompetent and incapable of doing your job.”

[🎥 @OscarDeLaHoya] pic.twitter.com/Y2cGcqFb1E

— Michael Benson (@MichaelBensonn) October 3, 2024

Eddie Hearn’s reaction to Oscar De La Hoya’s recent clap back Thursday video

“Factually all over the place but the time and effort is humbling thank you”#Boxingpic.twitter.com/H5yXI2OA46

— Muhammad Zain (@_muhammadzain1) October 4, 2024

Recently, it was revealed that 33-year-old boxer Anthony Yarde will return to the ring on October 19 at the Copper Box Arena in London. The fight will be promoted by Boxxer, marking his return after more than eight months of inactivity. Yarde stopped Marko Nikolic in three rounds in February and has remained out of action since then.

It’s important to mention that expectations were for his next fight to be against Joshua Buatsi. However, a dispute with Queensberry Promotions, the company that has managed his career from the beginning, changed the plans. Frank Warren, leader of Queensberry, even threatened legal action against Yarde. Nonetheless, Yarde’s inclusion in Boxxer’s roster rekindles hopes for a potential fight with Buatsi. Both fighters could meet if Yarde wins in the undercard of the Adam Azim-Ohara Davies fight.Anthony Yarde himself expressed his excitement about his return:

“On October 19, I’m back in my home city and I can’t wait,” said Yarde.

Although his opponent has not yet been announced, Yarde is eager to fight in a place he considers special.

“The Copper Box Arena is a special venue for me. It’s near where I grew up and I’ve had some great nights there. I’ve been training hard and waiting to get back in the ring to deliver another explosive knockout performance,” said Yarde.

Following Yarde’s return announcement, Boxxer representative Ben Shalom praised the boxer’s addition to the event’s lineup. Shalom also highlighted that fans can expect an incredible atmosphere and a night full of action at the Copper Box Arena.

It’s important to note that the card includes other notable fights, such as the light heavyweight clash between Dan Azeez and Lewis Edmondson. Additionally, Michael McKinson will face Tulani Mbenge in a welterweight bout, Jeamie TKV will meet Franklin Ignatius in a heavyweight fight, and Francesca Hennessy will fight in a bantamweight bout.Shakur Stevenson comments on a possible fight against Ryan García

The situation with Buatsi also remains significant. Buatsi recently defeated Willy Hutchinson by split decision at Wembley Stadium on September 21. This victory keeps him on track to fight the winner of the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol bout for the undisputed title on October 12.

With Anthony Yarde’s return to the ring and a potential fight with Buatsi on the horizon, the upcoming months promise to be exciting for boxing fans in the UK.𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣 🦁🗣️

The electrifying @mranthonyyarde returns at The Copper Box, October 19th… Do not miss it 🍿⚡️

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— BOXXER (@boxxer) October 4, 2024

Shakur Stevenson has commented on a possible fight against Ryan García. The statements arise after recent comments from Bernard Hopkins. During the presentation of “Latino Night,” Hopkins suggested a matchup between the two boxers. He proposed that the fight take place at a catchweight between 135 and 143 pounds.

Although there are no confirmations yet, interest in this bout is growing among fans. Stevenson addressed the topic on his social media. On his X account, he wrote:

“I’m kinda scheduled to beat his other fighter in February I would love that fight too tho 😂.”It is important to note that both Shakur Stevenson and Ryan García are currently inactive.

Stevenson suffered a hand injury in early September. The injury occurred while he was preparing for his fight against Joe Cordina. He is expected to return to the ring in early 2025. However, his first opponent will be William ‘Camarón’ Zepeda.

On the other hand, García is facing a different situation. The Californian was suspended for a year after testing positive for Ostarine. This substance is banned and enhances performance. The result of his fight with Devin Haney, held in April, was changed to a no contest. Despite this, García had displayed a dominant performance before the suspension.

Both boxers are projecting their return for the first half of 2025. This opens up the possibility of a fight between them materializing. However, their plans for a comeback are different.

Ryan García, 26, shocked the boxing world by capitalizing on a victory over Haney, marking a milestone in his career. However, the result was affected by his positive test for PED. To date, García has a record of 24 wins, with 20 by knockout, one loss, and one no contest.Terence Crawford claims rival was knocked out by recent opponent in sparring

Similarly, Shakur Stevenson, also 26, comes off a recent victory. He defeated Artem Harutyunyan by unanimous decision. Despite his win, the boxer was booed for his fighting style, which some critics deemed boring. Currently, Stevenson boasts an impressive record of 21 wins, with 10 by knockout and no losses.

As both boxers prepare for their return, interest in their potential matchup grows. The combination of styles and personalities promises an exciting fight if it comes to fruition. The boxing community eagerly awaits further updates on this anticipated showdown.I’m kinda scheduled to beat his other fighter in February I would love that fight too tho 😂

Recently, renowned boxer Shawn Porter was inducted during the 66th induction ceremony and banquet of the Summit County Sports Hall of Fame at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio. The two-time world champion expressed that this honor means a lot to him. At the same time, he remarked during the induction ceremony that the experience is “surreal.”

Porter, a native of Cleveland, is an example of success in boxing. He graduated from Stow High School and attended Cuyahoga Falls High School. Throughout his career, he compiled an impressive record of 31 wins, 4 losses, and 1 draw. Additionally, he achieved 17 knockouts and won welterweight world titles, capturing the IBF title in 2013 and the WBC title in 2018.During his speech, Shawn Porter highlighted the support from his fans in northeastern Ohio. “I never realized how much it was hitting home,” he stated about his career. “I want to say thank you for this induction”, said Porter.

The boxer also spoke about his efforts to change the perception of fighters. “Boxing is the bad boy of sports,” he indicated. “I’ve done my best to be one of the good guys in the sport.”

Porter emphasized that boxers are more than just “punches, knockouts, and blood.” “We have common sense. We have education. We have goals,” he affirmed. He also underscored the importance of ambition and drive in a boxer’s life.

“I stand up here right now with you guys as a winner,” Porter said. “someone who’s extremely goal-oriented and full of faith” He thanked his parents, who were present at the ceremony. “My mom and my dad over here have really led me to becoming everything that I’ve been both inside of and outside of the ring”

Porter’s induction into the Hall of Fame is a testament to his dedication and passion for boxing. Likewise, the boxer’s legacy will endure among fans and new talents in the sport.Summit County (Akron, OH) Sports HOF inductee for 2024. Honored to be inducted, especially with this superb athlete Antoine Winfield Sr, as well as the other inductees!! pic.twitter.com/XiRwp5KhV4

The purse bid for the rematch between Rafael Espinoza and Robeisy Ramírez will take place on Friday, October 11, 2024. This event will determine the rights to organize the rematch for the WBO featherweight title. The auction will begin at 11:00 a.m., Atlantic Standard Time, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The World Boxing Organization (WBO) confirmed that the minimum bid is $150,000.

Espinoza surprised the boxing world last December by defeating Ramírez. In that bout, both boxers were knocked down, but Espinoza ultimately prevailed. This victory was unexpected, as Espinoza was a relatively unknown contender at the time. With a record of 25-0, including 21 knockouts, Espinoza has proven his power in the ring. His height of 1.85 meters also makes him a challenging opponent for anyone in the division.Since then, Espinoza has successfully defended his title. In his most recent fight earlier this year, he knocked out Sergio Chirino in the fourth round. His undefeated streak and aggressive style have positioned him as one of the most feared champions.

On the other hand, former Cuban champion Robeisy Ramírez has not been idle. Ramírez has a record of 14 wins and 2 losses, with 9 knockouts. Before losing his title to Espinoza, he made a successful defense of it. After his defeat, he returned to the ring with a knockout victory over Brandon León Benítez. Ramírez requested a rematch, eager to regain his title.

WBO President Paco Valcárcel will oversee the auction event. This rematch is highly anticipated by fans, as their first encounter left many shocked. Competitive bids are expected to organize the fight.

Both boxers are eager to return to the ring and prove who the true champion is. The date of the rematch will be determined once the winning promoter is announced.

Steel City Interactive confirmed the removal of Ryan Garcia from their upcoming boxing game, Undisputed. The news has sparked controversy within the gaming community. The official launch of Undisputed is scheduled for October 11, 2024, with early access for players on the Steam gaming store and platform starting on October 8.

The decision to remove Garcia follows a stance taken by the World Boxing Council (WBC). The boxer was expelled from the WBC earlier this year due to racist comments made on social media. Steel City Interactive, in solidarity with the WBC’s decision, announced Garcia’s removal from the roster of fighters in the game.

In an official Discord message, the Undisputed team explained that Ryan Garcia will no longer be available in various game modes:

“As part of the full launch update of Undisputed on October 8th, and following the lead of the World Boxing Council (WBC), Ryan Garcia’s character will no longer be playable in local, online, and prize fight game modes, and players won’t be able to create new career mode saves with the character”.

Starting October 8, players will no longer be able to use him in local, online, or prize fight modes. Players who have started career mode games with Garcia will be able to continue using him until December, when a final update will remove him.

The gaming community has not taken this decision well. Many users on Reddit and other platforms are criticizing Steel City Interactive for getting involved in issues unrelated to game development. Despite the criticism, the game’s development team stands by their decision.Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol card preview, date, time and how to watch

Undisputed has generated significant anticipation among boxing and gaming fans. The title, which launched in early access in January 2023, will officially release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 11. It will be the first major boxing game since Fight Night Champion, released in 2010. The game has also been praised for its realism and gameplay.

Despite the controversy, the game continues to receive mostly positive reviews on Steam. With a roster that includes legends like Tyson Fury, Canelo Álvarez, and Muhammad Ali, Undisputed promises to deliver an authentic and immersive boxing experience. However, Ryan Garcia’s removal leaves the game with one less fighter at launch, sparking debate over the implications of such decisions in video game development.Ryan Garcia canned from Undisputed boxing 😬 pic.twitter.com/GoUxF6kNzn

Recently, it was announced that Manny Pacquiao, the icon of Filipino boxing, leads the list of new nominees for the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF). The recent voting revealed his inclusion on the list of candidates eligible for induction in 2025. The induction ceremony will take place from June 5 to 8 in Canastota and at the nearby Turning Stone Casino in New York.

The voting for induction has been sent to voters worldwide. Alongside Pacquiao, other notable names have been added to the list of new candidates. Shawn Porter, Lucian Bute, and Mikey García are included in the Modern category. In the women’s category, Yessica Chávez from Mexico and Jessica Rakoczy from Canada appear for the first time on the ballot. The Italian Bruno Arcari has also been added to the veterans’ ballot.

The pioneer ballot also includes the English boxer Owen Swift. Meanwhile, veteran trainer and cutman Russ Anber may receive his plaque in the museum. Referee Kenny Bayless and Italian promoter Salvatore Cherchi are also nominated.

The observers include Argentine journalist Ernesto Cherquis Bialo. He

It is important to highlight that Pacquiao is recognized as one of the greatest boxers in history. Throughout his career, he conquered titles in eight weight categories within the sport. His professional journey was marked by famous bouts, including the four confrontations with Juan Manuel Márquez and the trilogy against Erik Morales. However, the most important fight of his career was against Floyd Mayweather in 2015. Although Pacquiao managed to defeat Márquez and Martínez, he would later be defeated by Mayweather by unanimous decision.

Today, talking about Manny Pacquiao is synonymous with discussing a legend in the boxing world. At 40 years old, he became the oldest welterweight champion. This happened in 2019 when he defeated Keith Thurman for the WBA welterweight title. His professional career ended in 2021 after a loss to Yordenis Ugas. Since his retirement, Pacquiao has participated in two exhibition matches. In the first, he faced DK Yoo on December 11, 2022, where he emerged victorious by unanimous decision.

On July 28 of this year, he had an exhibition against Rukiya Anpo at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. It is worth mentioning that, although it was not an official result, Pacquiao demonstrated his skill in the ring during the three rounds of the exhibition. Regarding his future, there was speculation about a possible return against the WBC welterweight champion, Mario Barrios. However, plans for a potential fight did not come to fruition. Barrios will face Abel Ramos on the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson card on November 15.

Pacquiao was seen in the United Kingdom during the fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois. Reports suggest that he is seeking a fight in England. Amir Khan and Conor Benn are mentioned as possible opponents. This pursuit of new challenges showcases Pacquiao’s passion for boxing.

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In the boxing world, a scenario where Tyson Fury collides in a ring battle against Anthony Joshua would be a dream match for fans. However, this anticipated duel does not seem to be close to materializing in the immediate future.

Despite this, Fury, the former WBC heavyweight champion, has not stopped provoking Joshua.

Currently, Fury and Joshua are positioned as two of the leading figures in British boxing on an international level. It is worth noting that the possibility of a matchup between these two titans has always been a common topic of discussion.

In that same vein, boxing fans remain eager for a future encounter between these two giants in the ring.

Fury used his Instagram account to compare their physiques and send a mocking message to Joshua. In the post, he included a photo of Joshua with an extensive message about his diet. The text read:

“My breakfast consist of yams, eggs and dates. Followed by a big bowl of porridge, a protein shake, a glass of orange juice and a glass of honey, lemon and ginger”.

Fury, for his part, contrasted his training approach with a humorous anecdote.

On his Instagram story, Tyson Fury recalled:Former undisputed champion announced for fight on U.K. undercard

“I remember one night I had 14 pints of Fosters & then sparred three top-ten heavyweights and battered them all”.

This provocative statement highlights Fury’s confidence and carefree lifestyle compared to Joshua’s disciplined regimen.

The expectation of a possible fight between Fury and Joshua persists.

However, it remains to be seen if this confrontation will eventually take place. Tyson Fury has a scheduled fight that could be crucial for his career.

On December 21, Fury will face unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. This matchup is considered a highly anticipated rematch and could influence the future of British boxing.

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WBA super-welterweight champion Terence Crawford solidified his claim to the pound-for-pound throne with a victory over Israil Madrimov two months ago – that win seeing him become a four-division world champion. Now, as ‘Bud’ eyes up another fight to add to his legacy, he revealed a shocking sparring rumour about one of his potential opponents.

Crawford etched his name into the record books when he halted Errol Spence Jr. in a grudge match undisputed welterweight title showdown last year, becoming the first fighter to become a multi-divisional undisputed champion since the dawn of the four-belt era.

The Omaha-born sensation has achieved further success since stepping up to 154lbs and grinded out a unanimous-decision win over Madrimov on his debut at the weight, in what appeared to be the toughest test of his career to date.

Now the 37-year-old is hopeful of fighting for the undisputed crown at a third weight, whether that be a mammoth jump to super-middleweight to take on Canelo Alvarez, and whomever holds the vacant IBF belt at the time, or unification contests at super-welterweight.

Although, the super-welterweight route appears to be the most likely option as interest in Canelo-Crawford continues to depreciate and therefore unified 154lb champion Sebastian Fundora finds himself in the firing line.Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol card preview, date, time and how to watch

Crawford has now been ordered to take on ‘The Towering Inferno’ and in an interview with Bernie Tha Boxer, the slick southpaw revealed that he is not afraid of a clash with Fundora, in spite of his gigantic frame and distinct physical advantages, because of rumours that the 6’5” WBC & WBO champion was knocked out in sparring by Madrimov.

“That’s a fight [that is] on the table.

“If Fundora’s licking his chops over my performance vs Israil Madrimov, then I should be licking my chops because Madrimov knocked Fundora out in sparring.

“So, who should be licking their chops? You know what I mean.”

The teams of both Crawford and Fundora now have just eight days to negotiate a fight contract after a ten day extension was granted, if they fail to do so, then the three-belt unification bout will go to purse bids.

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As boxing fans, watching the son of a great of the sport will always come with intrigue for both the right and wrong reasons. Can he match or surpass the legacy of his father? Has he undeservedly been skyrocketed onto a major card simply because of his surname? Every fight, round, punch is heavily scrutinised. However, there have been a handful of occasions where a son has followed in the footsteps of his father even more directly and fought the exact same opponent – some earning validation, some claiming vengeance, and some being vanquished.Phil/Harold Johnson vs Jersey Joe Walcott

Fresh from two knockout victories over former heavyweight world champion Primo Carnera, Leroy Haynes travelled to Philadelphia in 1936 to face Al Ettore in his hometown. On that undercard, New Jersey contender ‘Jersey’ Joe Walcott was continuing to carve out a career for himself in the division and faced a fellow New Jerseyite in the form of Phil Johnson.

After two dull rounds, Walcott brought the fight to a close in the third with a vicious left-hook that broke the nose of his opponent and left Johnson down on the canvas, blood gushing from his beak.

Some 14 years later, Walcott had still not claimed heavyweight gold but had blossomed into a serious threat to Joe Louis’ throne despite losing twice to ‘The Brown Bomber’ – the first of which remains as one of the most contentious decisions of all-time.

A loss to eventual heavyweight world champion Ezzard Charles followed the heart-aching duology with Louis, but Walcott had bounced back with a knockout victory over Sweden’s Ollie Tandberg in Stockholm, before returning to Philadelphia to fight a 22-year-old Harold Johnson, son of Phil.

In the headline attraction of the bill, fight fans were left unsatisfied and also concerned. Walcott proved that he was still worthy of being in title contention with an early knockdown in the second, but it was in the third where Harold Johnson collapsed, just as his father did. Although, Harold fell without taking a punch, and made no attempt to beat the count of referee Dave Beloff.

The commission doctor, Dr. I. Joseph Levey later revealed that the youngster had suffered an injury to an intervertebral disc in his back.

Harold Johnson recovered from the setback and went on to be crowned light-heavyweight world champion in 1962 after dropping down in weight. Meanwhile, Walcott made history one year after his victory over Harold Johnson and became boxing’s oldest heavyweight champion when he defeated Charles in the third of their four meetings aged 37-years-old – a record that lasted a stunning 43 years until it was trumped by George Foreman in 1994.Joe/Marvis Frazier vs. Joe Bugner

During the 1970’s Joe Bugner attempted to become the first British heavyweight world champion of the 20th century, seven decades since the short reign of Bob Fitzsimmons, although the Brits were not so keen on Bugner due to the fact that he was born in Hungary and fled to the United Kingdom at a young age.

Still, Bugner earned the respect of fans around the globe for a courageous performance against Muhammad Ali, battling through a cut in the opening-round and lasting the full twelve rounds in a spirited display in 1973.

Just five months later, Joe Frazier would travel to London to face Bugner, looking to remind fans of his skills after he famously lost his WBA and WBC titles to George Foreman in the second-round of ‘The Sunshine Showdown’.

Once again, Bugner proved himself to be a genuine world title threat, recovering from a trademark Frazier left-hook to push ‘Smokin’ Joe’ to his limit, only to lose a razor-thin decision in what many believe to have been his greatest ever performance.

Bugner would eventually challenge for world honours when he rematched Ali in 1975 but lost a more lopsided decision this time around, before being defeated by world title contenders Ron Lyle and Earnie Shavers, putting an end to Bugner’s title hopes.

Still, Bugner carried the knockout power to be successful against fringe level opponents and in 1983 we saw him revisit his classic contest against a Frazier, this time taking on his son Marvis Frazier, off of the back of four consecutive stoppage wins.

Yet, the amateur pedigree and world champion genes of young Frazier shone through, outboxing a below-par Bugner for the full ten rounds of an uneventful clash and earning a shot at Larry Holmes’ Ring Magazine title for his troubles.

A true Mexican legend and one of the all-time-greats of our beautiful yet bloodied sport, Julio Cesar Chavez bowed out of boxing in 2005 when he faced Grover Wiley in his 118th professional contest – 25 years after Chavez’s debut. After losing out in a WBC super-lightweight title challenge against Kostya Tszyu, ‘El César del Boxeo’ had strung together four victories and was pitted up against Wiley in Phoenix, the latter having a youthful Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre in his corner.

Chavez had a solid start in the opening couple of rounds until his age began to show, his gas tank and possibly his will being visibly faded as opposed to his skills, Wiley managing to score with grunt-inducing blows to the body as a result. In the fifth, Wiley began to land a number of clean strikes as the 43-year-old Chavez marched forwards offering little in return before being pulled out in-between rounds – citing a broken right-hand as the reason for his early withdrawal – rather than the broken heart that Wiley still suspects to this day.

On that same card, Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. would extend his record to 22-0 (a sizeable distance short of his father’s fabled 90-fight unbeaten run,) against Corey Alarcon with a second-round stoppage win, before stating his intentions to avenge his father’s loss later that night.

True to his word, Chavez Jr. stepped through the ropes to take on Wiley less than two years later, during which time he had fought a further ten occasions and improved to 32-0-1 whilst Wiley had fought thrice and lost all three bouts.

Having learnt his craft on the job after just four amateur contests, Chavez Jr. looked to have finally found his style and appeared both confident and comfortable from the sound of the opening bell onwards, scoring a knockdown with a left-hook, left-uppercut combination with seconds remaining on the clock in the first-round.

An assured Chavez Jr. did not rush to finish the job but picked his shots well in both the second and third-round, using his superior size effectively in the face of the onrushing Wiley to continue to land hooks to the body, not dissimilar to those that his father was subject to against the same Florida-born 154lber.

Twice in the third-round, Chavez Jr. floored his opponent with signature body blows that his father would have been proud of, the last of which left Grover Wiley face down on the canvas and unable to beat the count – finally falling victim to the illustrious Chavez name.Elijah/Oliver McCall vs Marcin Rekowski

In 2013, Elijah McCall’s hopes of emulating his father’s success in the heavyweight division and securing a world title took a serious dent, as he suffered a second stoppage defeat of his career against eventual unified champion of the division, Andy Ruiz Jr.

In an attempt to get his career back on track, the 23-year-old ventured to eastern Europe to take on undefeated Polish contender Marcin Rekowski on away soil.

Behind on all three cards with claret sprayed across his face as well as onto the referee’s shirt, a battered McCall fell first to his knees and then into the ropes after feeling the full effect of Rekowski’s power in the fifth-round – leaving the referee with no choice but to call an end to the contest and leave a saddened Oliver McCall in the corner cleaning his son’s blood-sodden face.

Nine months later, almost two decades since he knocked out Lennox Lewis for the WBC title, a remarkably still active Oliver McCall made that same trip to Poland in the hopes of putting an end to Rekowski’s unbeaten run.

At 48-years-old and in his 70th professional bout, ‘The Atomic Bull’ edged out a tight split-decision victory despite being the away fighter, astonishingly negating the power of Rekowski with old-school defence and his renowned granite chin in a low-output affair.

Unfortunately for the McCall family, Rekowski would get his own back over the old bull, registering a dominant unanimous decision victory over Oliver McCall in a rematch which took place less than three months after their initial encounter.

Now as we enter the final quarter of 2024, it has been over a decade since a father and son duo have

As fights become more sparse and the days of fighting ten times a year appear long gone, the likelihood of witnessing this occurrence can only become lesser and lesser, at least on the world stage.

As ever, fans will judge those both fortunate and unfortunate offspring of the heroes of yesteryear and quickly determine whether they are fit to lace the boots of their fathers, wielding that double-edged sword of intrigue and showing little patience before casting a damning verdict – rarely being able to witness that direct comparison of a familiar foe.

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