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Floyd Mayweather Jr., an undefeated former professional boxer widely regarded as one of the best in the sport, visited Aish HaTorah and the United Hatzalah headquarters in Jerusalem on Tuesday.

“Mayweather was one of the first to support and mobilize his resources in solidarity with the State of Israel,” United Hatzalah stated. “After first sending his private plane to deliver medical equipment to the country to help those injured, Mayweather embarked yesterday on a visit to see and support Israel from up close.”

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“The rooftop is some of the best real estate in the world,” Mayweather said, per an Aish release. “Aish has welcomed me and my team in Jerusalem before, and it is very exciting to be back. This place is amazing. Everyone should come and visit here.”

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Sean O’Malley Eyeing Boxing, Considers Skipping Ryan Garcia And Gervonta Davis For Floyd Mayweather

Sean O’Malley, known as “Sugar,” solidified his status as the reigning king of the Bantamweight division following a triumphant first title defense at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024. The 29-year-old fighter showcased his dominance with a unanimous decision victory over Marlon “Chito” Vera, avenging the lone loss in his 20-fight career (18-1, 1 no contest).

Having successfully defended his championship belt, O’Malley now finds himself with numerous enticing options for his future bouts. Prior to his recent victory, O’Malley had flirted with the idea of stepping into the boxing ring, even mentioning potential matchups against elite pound-for-pound boxers such as Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia. However, O’Malley”s ambitions seem to be expanding beyond these possibilities.

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With Mayweather still in the picture, O’Malley sees the potential for a monumental showdown, hinting at the possibility of skipping past other contenders like Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis. O’Malley”s confidence in his abilities and his desire for high-profile matchups hint at an exciting future for the rising star in combat sports.

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Anthony Joshua to face winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk

World Boxing Council President, Mauricio Sulaiman, has said the organisation would “accept” Anthony Joshua going on to face the winner of the fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed heavyweight championship.

Fury and Usyk go head-to-head on May 18 in Saudi Arabia for all the belts.

The two boxers are expected to fight again in a rematch expected to take place later in the year.

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“The WBC position right now is very open to support the undisputed champion taking on the fights that the fans want to see.”

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ALL FIVE of AJ and Fury’s mutual opponents – including Dillian Whyte, Otto Wallin and Wladimir Klitschko – predict who would win the biggest fight in boxing after losing to the heavyweight Brits

Anthony Joshua knocked Francis Ngannou down for the first time in his career on Friday night and finished the former UFC heavyweight champion off in the second round on their highly-anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia.

Many fans had thought the fight was going to be too close to call following Ngannou’s debut in the sport – having gone the distance with world champion Tyson Fury.

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Anthony Joshua knocked Francis Ngannou down for the first time in his career in Saudi Arabia on Friday night and finished the former UFC heavyweight champion off in the second round

Several supporters had thought the fight was going to be too close to call following Ngannou’s debut in the sport – having gone the distance with world champion Tyson Fury in October

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‘Jake Paul beat you’ – Nate Diaz reminded of last loss as he threatens to ‘whoop’ Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder

Fight fans brought Nate Diaz back down the earth after he called out three of boxing’s best heavyweights.

Two days after Anthony Joshua ruthlessly knocked out former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, the MMA star called out AJ, Tyson Fury, and Deontay Wilder.

“Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury, I’ll whoop all your asses. Just so u know,” Diaz tweeted on Sunday evening.

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Diaz has been relatively quiet since losing against Paul last year.

However, he has been flirting with a return to the UFC where he spent 15 years before walking away from the promotion following a submission win over Tony Ferguson in September 2022.

Diaz has called for a trilogy fight with Conor McGregor at the Sphere in Las Vegas, but he’s also in talks for a rematch with Jorge Masvidal, who beat him at UFC 244 in November 2019.

Earlier this year, it was reported the two men were set to box each other.

An official announcement about the bout is yet to occur, and Diaz’s social media activity suggests he is looking elsewhere for his next big payday.

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Whatever happens, he won’t be fighting Joshua, Fury or Wilder, as they’ll hopefully be busy boxing each other, and Oleksandr Usyk, for the next few years.

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Francis Ngannou predicts who would win between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua – after losing to both British heavyweights in the last six months

Francis Ngannou has weighed in on the long-contested debate over who would win if Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury ever faced off inside the ring.

Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou has fought both British heavyweights in the last six months, but fallen to defeats on both occasions, most recently to Joshua last Friday.

The Cameroonian fighter suffered a stunning second-round knockout loss against the former two-time heavyweight champion in Saudi Arabia, falling afoul of a stunning right from the Brit.

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‘That guy that I fought (Ngannou), that he fought, is an ex-UFC heavyweight champion. A phenomenal story. Someone who changed his life around.

‘It’s too disrespectful. Forget anything about him.’

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Gervonta Davis destroyed punch machine challenge and beat scores set by Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder

Gervonta Davis’ punching power was proved once again when he took on the punch machine challenge.

The hard-hitting 5ft 5ins unbeaten American boxing star has a stunning record of 29-0 (27 KOs) – which gives him a 93 per cent knockout ratio.

His next fight looks set to be against Frank Martin on June 15, and fans will be expecting another KO.

And it’s easy to see why when you look back to Tank’s history of proving his power.

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Davis stepped up first and smashed the punch machine with his southpaw left hand.

He scored an incredible 939 and then realised he’d surpassed Wilder: “I beat him!”

Next came Breazeale who was only able to register a score of 889, despite holding a huge size advantage over Tank.

Joshua took the punch machine challenge during an appearance on the Graham Norton show in 2017.

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He let his fellow guests – actors Rachel Weisz, Martin Freeman and Greg Davies – go first.

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Watch: Floyd Mayweather Plays Cards on Train to Paris, Ditches Private Jet With ‘Pilots’ On Off

It seems Floyd Mayweather Jr. is taking it easy on a lavish European vacation. Some time ago, the undefeated former champion shared snapshots and clips of him enjoying a card session with a bunch of friends aboard a train in France. The boxing legend, now active in the exhibition boxing circuit post-retirement, last dueled John Gotti III in a controversial event.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.: Rumble in the Rails

In the post, Floyd Mayweather Jr. wrote, “I gave my pilots a couple of days off, and 15 of us hopped on a train to Paris to move around a little bit!” The first clip showed him sitting by the window seat with cards spread out in hand. A few bundles of bills decked the table. A friend, seated diagonally across the table, distributed the pieces. As the game progressed, they randomly picked the cards from the draw pile and arranged them alongside the one in hand.

The game carried on, though there appeared to be some sort of confusion in the second footage. His voice was barely audible amidst the loud noise of the train. However, one of his friends could be heard saying, “You ain’t need it; you ain’t need it.” However, he subsequently played a card down.

From the warm hot springs of Iceland to the ice-laden roads in Aspen, Colorado, the video footage showed Floyd Mayweather Jr. having a gala time with family and friends.

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The undefeated former champion grabbed major headlines as rumors of a rematch with Manny Pacquiao surfaced. Nine years ago, the duo fought in what is considered to be the richest fight in the sport’s history. Unconfirmed talks of a rematch with John Gotti III also exist. Many fans will be eagerly looking forward to the two winding up the business left pending last year.

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Tiger Woods will not compete in one of the premier PGA tournaments

The illustrious American golfer, Tiger Woods, will not partake in the Players Championship tournament.

The PGA Tour has unveiled a roster of 144 golfers slated to compete in the tournament, yet Tiger Woods’ name is notably absent. This premier PGA event is set to unfold this week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Woods last graced the Players Championship in 2019, claiming victory in 2013.

The Players Championship boasts the largest purse in all golf tournaments, standing at a staggering $25 million. Typically, it attracts the top 50 players in the world rankings. However, unlike major championships, it falls under the auspices of the PGA Tour and is not an official event in other tours.

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