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Charlie Woods had a rather unremarkable start to his American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) career at the Will Lowery Junior Championship, posting rounds of 78, 81, and 78, respectively. His combined score of 21-over par over the 54-hole event landed him in a tie for 32nd place out of 51 competitors.

Meanwhile, Patmon Malcom dominated the tournament, finishing a notable eight strokes ahead of the competition with an impressive score of 7-under par after consistent rounds of 69, 70, and 70.

How did Woods perform in the second round?

His struggles continued into the second round, marked by eight bogeys and another double bogey, with only one birdie to balance his score, leaving him at 15-over par and tied for 40th place.

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During the final round, Charlie faced another challenging start with early bogeys and double bogeys. Despite a birdie on the 17th and consecutive birdies on the 3rd and 4th holes, he struggled to maintain consistency, ultimately finishing with a 6-over 78 for the round and maintaining his T32 position overall.

While it was undoubtedly a tough debut for Charlie, the experience serves as a valuable learning opportunity for the young golfer. Notably, his inclusion in the tournament garnered significant media and fan attention, leading to heightened security measures at the event, likely in response to previous incidents of unruly fan behavior during his attempts to qualify for PGA Tour events. Despite the challenges, Charlie’s debut in the AJGA showcases his potential and sets the stage for future growth and development in his golfing career.

BOXING

Errol Spence Jr ‘Barely in the Country’, Stablemate Frank Martin Shares Big Fish’s Current Status Following Terence Crawford Loss

What is Errol Spence Jr. up to? The fans haven’t seen the former welterweight champion much in the public limelight since dropping his undefeated record and three gold straps to Terence Crawford. It seems he is currently basking in the comfort of his life, beyond the boxing ring and the borders of the United States.

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The host then remarked that Spence Jr.’s passport would have been going crazy. To that, Martin, at 18-0, hilariously replied, “He got stamps.” It seems the Long Island native has taken a break from boxing and is currently focused on healing. He needs some time to recover from the most devastating phase of his professional life.

But Spence Jr. hasn’t discarded a return to the ring. The 28-1 record holder still has some years left in him. But against whom is he targeting a return? Is there a name yet?

Spence Jr., 34, recently shunned fans’ suggestion that Keith Thurman was a worthy opponent who could welcome him to the boxing ring. But the welterweight boxer doesn’t share the same thought process. He was quick to strike out Thurman’s name from his list of probable opponents.

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It remains to be seen when the American boxer can return to the squared circle, as he is yet to recover from his cataract surgery and achieve peak fitness levels. Meanwhile, Martin is well-positioned to challenge for a title against ‘Tank’ and awaits the official announcement.

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EXCLUSIVE ; American Simone Biles first female gymnast to win 6 all-around world titles

Simone Biles became the first female gymnast to win six all-around world titles Friday.

The 26-year-old American tallied 58,399 points in the individual all-around final, in which gymnasts must compete on all four apparatuses — vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise, at the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Biles won her 27th world medal and became the most decorated gymnast in history.

Reigning champion, Brazilian Rebeca Andrade, won silver with 56,766 points, while another US-based athlete, Shilese Jones, received the bronze medal with 56,332 points.

Biles also led the US women’s team to their seventh consecutive gold on Wednesday.

BOXING

Jake Paul Hits Back at Conor McGregor’s Criticism of Mike Tyson Fight

Jake Paul responded to Conor McGregor’s criticism of his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson, emphasizing the substantial interest and media coverage surrounding the event

Jake Paul, the YouTuber-turned-boxer, has addressed the criticisms from Conor McGregor regarding his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson. The highly anticipated clash is set to take place on July 20th in Texas, pitting Paul against the heavyweight boxing icon Tyson.

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Paul stated, “So Conor, you’re saying the interest is low for the fight, but the last fight you announced, there was a thousand articles written in a multi-day span, people talking about your last fight.”

“In that same multiple-day span, there were ten thousand articles written about this. No fight ever has done these numbers in terms of face-off views and Instagram reels. Just on our main pages alone, it’s like 50 or 60 million Instagram views on both of our posts.”

“Not to mention every single other sports page posting it. This is, in my mind, the biggest fight the world will ever see. There’s no reason for them to be jealous; I get people are jealous, but when the old heads like Conor are trying to hate, it’s like, why are you trying to pull people down?”

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Mike Tyson sends fresh warning to Jake Paul ahead of fight

Mike Tyson has sent Jake Paul a fresh warning ahead of their fight this summer.

Earlier this month the boxing world was stunned by the announcement that Mike Tyson will return to the ring to face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

The fight is scheduled to take place on July 20 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

Former heavyweight world champion Tyson will be 58 by then, and will enter the ring for the first time since he fought Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition fight in November 2020.

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On Sunday Tyson uploaded an image of himself in the boxing gym to his Snapchat story, accompanied by the caption “Roses are red, violets are blue, watch out Jake Paul, I’m coming for you.”

Both boxers are treating the fight with the utmost sincerity.

The two men have been friendly in the past, but there was reportedly tension during the seven-hour negotiation when arranging the bout.

“When you sign the contract, something changes, right?,” Paul said on the ‘BS with Jake Paul’ podcast.

“Even if we want to feel that, but it’s like we are facing off, obviously, I love him and respect him so much.

“I’m honoured to be going into the ring with him, but we are f***ing fighting each other.”

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Mike Tyson will take on Jake Paul later this year in a keenly awaited bout – and Iron Mike has sent his opponent a chilling message as he prepares for his return to the ring.

The 57-year-old has not fought professionally since 2005, but is busy preparing to end a 20-year absence from the ring when he takes on YouTuber Paul in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday July 20.

Tyson is a legendary figure in the sport, having 50 wins from 58 fights under his belt, two no contests and only six losses in a career which spanned two decades.

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His last professional fight came against Kevin McBridge in 2005, but was stopped within two rounds.

BOXING

The secret weapon helping ‘the next Anthony Joshua’ in his fight for Olympic glory

Delicious Orie will head to Paris 2024 as Team GB’s representative in the super heavyweight category and Anthony Joshua’s ex-trainer is guiding him

Team GB’s next super heavyweight boxing star Delicious Orie believes that Anthony Joshua’s former trainer is the right man to lead him to Olympic glory.

Every British super heavyweight boxer that has competed at the Olympic Games has won a medal. Orie is hoping to become the seventh at Paris 2024 and is the next cab off the rank in the division, following in the footsteps of the likes of Joshua, Audley Harrison and Joe Joyce.

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“I know that I’m in a very good place, so all of my trust is in Rob and the team. I know I’m part of the best programme in the world.”

Parallels with McCracken’s former charge are proving hard to escape. Joshua and Orie have sparred together, and both came to boxing very late, with Orie starting aged 18, as well as sharing Nigerian heritage.

“The biggest thing I’ve learned from AJ is that anything is possible,” Orie says. “I’ve also learned that one of the biggest things in your career is who you have around you.

“What’s your primary goal? Is it the big commercial deals or just reigning as heavyweight champion of the world for as long as you can? It really matters who you listen to.

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“I’m not saying he’s made any right or wrong decisions because I don’t know him well enough personally to say that, but there are lots of things I’ve taken from his career.”

Born in Moscow to a Nigerian father and Russian mother, Orie’s family moved to London to escape racism and to seek a better life when he was seven. It is a remarkable backstory, but boxing didn’t turn Orie’s life around – or keep him out of trouble.

“The way I see it, you don’t have to be a brute to become a champion,” says Orie. “This scrapper is an A* student at A-Level and holds a first-class honours degree in Business and Management.

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“In boxing, you don’t have to come from a background where you’re disobedient in school and can’t pay attention, because I wasn’t that kind of person. Sometimes you’ve got to grit your teeth and fight but I’m trying to push out the message that as long as you are dedicated and focused, you can achieve great things in this sport.”

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How Anthony Joshua dispatched Francis Ngannou with destructive second-round knockout victory

Relive coverage of Anthony Joshua’s explosive second-round victory over the former UFC world champion Francis Ngannou

Anthony Joshua propelled himself back into the heavyweight world title picture with a destructive second-round knockout win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, the two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, sent Ngannou to the canvas in the opening round of their fight and then felled him a further two times in an emphatic second round.

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Kila H: “Great win, but it’s pretty hilarious to see his manager say there’s no one in the world that can beat him and then in the next sentence show his record has 3 losses on it. Putting down Ngannou that early is no joke though, he’s got a serious chin on him. Now lets see them run it back in MMA.”

Isaac L: “That’s a perfect night for Joshua. A big knockout, embarrassing Fury and propelling himself back into the world title picture.”

Ngannou has switched back to an orthodox stance. His switch to southpaw wasn’t successful in the slightest. But it hasn’t done him much good — Joshua lands another right hand, which connects with Ngannou’s chin. The former UFC champion is once again in trouble.

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Ngannou rallies, but Joshua is making him look like a novice, and Joshua sends him to the canvas for a second time! Again it’s Joshua’s right hand. Ngannou gets to his feet but seconds over he’s down again, Joshua connecting with the right for a third time.

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Tiger Woods’s Stardom: A Vicious Circle for Son Charlie

There is no doubt that Charlie Woods was born into a life filled with privilege. But there are two sides to being Tiger Woods’s son. While the superficial glory that is readily available to the naked eye is on one side of the coin, the other is nowhere near as glorious. From facing the wrath of being constantly compared to the greatness of his father to facing numerous security threats and getting the smallest of his mistakes overly critiqued, not everything comes easy for this budding golfer.

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But who is the culprit for the same? Well, it’s probably the fame he has gotten from his 82-time PGA Tour winner father. Junior Woods is living a reality that would be a completely strange occurrence for any other amateur of a similar stature as him. So has it influenced his performance in some way?

Is Tiger Woods’s shadow casting a dark cloud over Charley Woods’s career?

The answer to this might invite different opinions, but in some ways, that is certainly the case. Unlike most of the other golfers, who could remain at peace and perform at the event, the heavy weight of expectations and the concerningly high level of scrutiny certainly played a key role in an unfortunate result on his part.

A similar saga seems to be forming at the Carolina Trace Country Club-Creek Course in Sanford. Junior Woods’s performance can be best described as inconsistent so far, and the public scrutiny pool is certainly not impressed.

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He finished with a score of 21 over par and tied for 33rd on the leaderboard, making it a less-than-appreciable performance. His first round saw him card a 78, whereas he concluded his second round with a score of 81, and a third round of 78 quashed the expectations of many fans of the Woods family who were vastly interested. Has TW been helping his son in coping with the struggles that he continues to face on the greens?

Despite the fact that it is inadvertently the shadow of his father that has opened the window to the challenges being faced by Charlie, it is his father’s golden advice and constant support that makes it easier for him to cope with the challenges.

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Novak Djokovic Revels in Bliss With Wife Jelena as the Serb Enjoys His Perfect Getaway From Tennis

Novak Djokovic is currently enjoying his time off the court. A few days ago, he attended the Le Club Lacoste Miami Open Launch Party at the Soho Beach House in Miami, Florida, along with his ATP peers. And, now he was seen enjoying a bright sunny day at the beach with his wife Jelena Djokovic.

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During an on-court interview, Novak Djokovic revealed that being in a relationship with him can be very challenging. He referred to himself as a wolf and stated,“It can be very stressful to run with the wolf. I know that she doesn’t enjoy it at all times. It’s kind of living on the edge with the wolf.” He believes he “carries” the traits of a wolf within himself, saying that the dynamic energy can sometimes turn into a roar or outburst.

Meanwhile, getting a lot of public attention and being in the limelight all the time is pretty challenging for Jelena Djokovic. During an interview with ‘Hello Magazine,’ she stated that their relationship was like ‘science fiction’. “Us getting together was like science fiction almost. I was a student barely getting by, and he was a very young tennis player who also had no money to spare on expensive trips.” She also revealed that their relationship would have been impossible if she hadn’t left her job.

BOXING

3 Reasons Why Terence Crawford Should Face Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora Winner

Terence Crawford is ready to mix things up and is on the move again. The American is leveraging his ‘Super Champion’ status to book a fight with the winner of Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora next. But is it a right call when the likes of Jaron Ennis are waiting in the ranks? Is it a desperate decision to bag the legacy with Canelo Alvarez? It seems there is more to the star boxer’s move, and he might be better off making the switch.

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Ennis, 26, has a thin resume. You could argue the current IBF champion hasn’t fought any of the big names or importance. While he boasts an impressive undefeated record, his fights have gone under the radar. His record of 31-0 with 28 KOs is an eye-popping stats, but if you dig deep, no name attracts eyeballs. You can debate whether he has done enough to bag a fight with Crawford. Ennis is a remarkable fighter, but he is not a draw yet.

What’s more? The Philadelphia native has the power, talent, speed, and reach to unleash punishment on Crawford. Whether he can do that is a debate for another day. So, it doesn’t make sense for Crawford to fight for a belt with less money and more chances of sustaining damage. With the illustrious career he had, he deserves to fight for money. That assumes more importance when the 40-0 record is already charting his retirement and he is looking to solidify his legacy.

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9 world championship belts, champion at 3 different weight classes, and undisputed at 2. Crawford’s legacy is set in stone, but he is still hungry for more. He wants to add more laurels to his resume. He wants a historic 3 division undisputed status.

Moreover, the Omaha native also craves a huge payday and can retire comfortably. Not only does he have the opportunity to fight Tim Tszyu and add another title to his waist, but he also has the chance to leave the arena with heavy pockets. Tszyu might emerge victorious against Fundora, and a fight against him in Australia could guarantee huge PPV numbers and revenue windfalls.