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AUSTIN, Texas — World champion gymnast and Texas native, Simone Biles will be returning to the Lone Star State for her Gold Over America Tour at the Moody Center.

What is the Gold Over America Tour?

The tour is an electrifying and family-friendly performance that showcases top-notch gymnastics and encourages the next generation of champions.

Who will Simone Biles be performing with?

Shilese Jones, Fred Richard, Mélanie Johanna De Jesus Dos Santos and more world class gymnasts.

More information on the show

Simone Biles withdraws from Olympic floor exercise final - The Japan Times

The tour is coming to Austin on Oct. 18. Ticket information will be released soon but can be found on the Moody Center website.

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There is no age restriction for this event and all who enjoy gymnastics are welcome. For more information on the Moody Center or the Gold Over America Tour, head over to this website.

Terence Crawford is a ] super skillful fighter. Very talented fighter… If he wants to go to 168 [pounds] and he wants to fight Canelo, and Benavidez wants to fight Canelo. If they can’t get Canelo, then they can fight each other. Benavidez and Crawford.”

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If both of you guys are chasing one fighter. If you feel like you’re chasing him and you can’t get that fighter, then you should say, ‘F**k it we’ll fight each other.'”

Terence Crawford shares coy response about his potential next fight

I don’t want to give out too much too soon, so everybody is gonna have to wait and see the next move for Terence Crawford.”

He was asked if he could face the winner of Keith Thurman vs. Tim Tzyu, and ‘Bud’ said this:

Floyd Mayweather insta a Benavidez que se olvide de Canelo Álvarez y pelee  con Terence Crawford - ClaroSports

“We shall see. Tim Tzyu’s got a tough fight with Keith Thurman, hopefully after that fight we can see the next move.”

Here are the key details to know ahead of the highly anticipated Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight.

Arguably the biggest boxing match of 2024, Anthony Joshua is set to square off with the mixed martial arts fighter Francis Ngannou and here is what we know about the fight so far.

The Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight which was initially scheduled for Saturday, March 9, 2024, has been rescheduled for Friday, March 8, 2024.

Why is the Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou fight now on Friday?

The highly anticipated fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou is scheduled to take place on Friday, 8 March. The fight was scheduled to coincide with the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which is set to take place on Saturday, 9 March in Jeddah. This is a 10-round fight, and while the exact timings are not guaranteed, it is expected that the ring walks for Joshua v Ngannou will commence at approximately 23:00 GMT.

READ MORE ;Anthony Joshua tells John Fury ‘I’ve watched everything you’ve said’ as they meet ahead of Francis Ngannou fight

The undercard includes Joseph Parker against Zhilei Zhang for the WBO interim heavyweight title while unbeaten Nick Ball, from Liverpool, takes on Rey Vargas for the WBC featherweight title.

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Former world title challenger says  Ngannou is 'no longer an MMA fighter, he's a world class boxer' | DAZN News  CA

According to BBC popular promoter Eddie Hearn has hinted that a victory for Anthony Joshua could elevate him towards a shot at the highly coveted undisputed world title. Currently, there’s a two-fight agreement for champions Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk, set in Riyadh, where the winner will claim the first undisputed heavyweight champion title in the four-belt era.

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However, Hearn also believes that if Joshua triumphs over Ngannou, the clamour for a showdown between him and Fury will intensify. Alternatively, if Joshua emerges victorious, he might face Croatia’s top-ranked IBF fighter, Filip Hrgovic, for the vacant title. This fight presents a significant opportunity for Ngannou who is gradually warming his way into the hearts of boxing fans to make his mark in the boxing world. Commentator Bunce describes the matchup as a blend of Joshua’s boxing prowess and Ngannou’s raw fighting talent, creating the potential for an extraordinary spectacle.

Anthony Joshua said “no conversations were had between me and Tyson Fury” after the pair met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday before the former’s heavyweight fight with Francis Ngannou on Friday.

The Britons have rarely crossed paths despite their long-running rivalry.

Joshua, Fury and Ngannou took a picture together, alongside footballer Cristiano Ronaldo and Saudi powerbroker Turki Alalshikh.

“I’m quite territorial,” Joshua told BBC Sport.

“When I’m in a room, I’ll call them my enemies or my competitors. I don’t really smile. I can’t fake it.

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“There’s a lot of fake people on these fight weeks. I can’t really fake it with it with people.”

Promoter Eddie Hearn described Fury as being “on golden form”, saying ‘The Gypsy King’ did not directly speak to Joshua but did take aim at Ngannou for suggesting he won their fight in October.

Joshua – who was not in the room when Fury and Ngannou clashed – added: “I heard something happened between Ngannou but Ngannou would get him a headlock and chop him up.

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“All this boxing stuff, on the streets MMA rules 100%.

Alalshikh, as he has done for previous fight nights in Saudi, hosted all the boxers, including Joseph Parker and Justis Huni who are on the undercard, as well as promoters Hearn and Frank Warren.

With the riches of the Saudi kingdom behind him, Alalshikh has been credited with changing the landscape of boxing.

He has resolved conflicts and rivalries between fighters and promoters, including Hearn and Warren, and there is increased hope Fury and Joshua could finally happen.

RELATED NEWS ;WHY ; Anthony Joshua show reaches another defining act as he faces Francis Ngannou in mission to become three-time world champion

WBC champion Fury arrived in Riyadh earlier on Tuesday and is expected to be ringside on Friday as his brother, 27-year-old Roman Fury, is fighting on the undercard.

“I think years ago that might have affected AJ, but not anymore. Now he’s just laser focused,” Hearn said.

“Be interesting to see what Tyson Fury does at ringside.”

Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia - Vanguard News

As Saudi Arabia faces repeated accusations of using elite level sport to deflect conversation away from its poor human rights record, their investment in boxing does not appear to be slowing down.

While the interest of the locals is questionable, with a lack of fans attending the fight week festivities so far, the money being pumped into the build-up is staggering.

The production levels for the promotional videos – lending to the arcade fight computer game theme – would put many Hollywood trailers to shame.

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The purses have not been revealed but Forbes sensationally report, external Joshua could earn $50m with Ngannou taking home $10m.

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou is live on Friday March 8, live on Sky Sports Box Office; scroll down for booking information – how and when to book via remote or online; ways to watch; details to order via phone; Sky Glass info

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou collide in a huge crossover heavyweight clash on Friday March 8, live on Sky Sports Box Office.

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The event will start at 4pm, Friday March 8 on Sky Sports Box Office (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (Sky channel 492).

The event is priced at £19.95 for Sky customers in the UK, €24.95 for Sky customers in the Republic of Ireland up until midnight on Thursday March 7.

Thereafter £19.95/€24.95 across all “self-service” bookings (remote control/online) or £24.95 / €29.95 if booked via the phone (either IVR or agent) but note an additional £2 booking fee if via an agent will apply.

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The event price will revert back to £19.95 / €24.95 (ROI) from midnight Friday March 8.

Two repeat showings (full duration) will be shown at 6am and 4pm on Saturday March 9.

From Tuesday February 27 go to Channel 491 and press the green button to go to Sky Sports Box Office.

Alternatively from Friday March 1 you can purchase via the Sky Sports Box Office destination on Sky Q. Using your remote, navigate to Sports and then Box Office. Use the arrow buttons to select the event. Press select, and the buy screen will be displayed. Press select to confirm your order. Enter your pin if prompted.

2. Sky Glass & Sky Stream (From Friday March 1)

  1. Press Home on your Sky remote.
  2. Select the event from the menu.
  3. Enter your Sky TV PIN, if enabled or select Purchase.

You’ll be charged for the event when you enter your PIN (if enabled), and the order is confirmed.

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If you change your mind about the event, you’ll need to call us before the event starts. There may be a delay of 40 seconds or more behind the live event.

3. Sky + (From Tuesday February 27)

From Tuesday February 27 go to Channel 491 and press the green button to go to Sky Sports Box Office.

Alternatively, from Friday March 1, you can purchase via your Sky remote. Just press the Box Office button on your remote, and use the arrow buttons to select the event. Press select, and the buy screen will be displayed. Press select to confirm your order. Enter your pin if prompted.

READ MORE ;WHY ; Anthony Joshua show reaches another defining act as he faces Francis Ngannou in mission to become three-time world champion

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  • Blocked your PIN? You’ll need to wait 10 minutes for this to unblock. During this time, you’ll be able to reset your PIN to a new one.
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4. To book online – Sky Q and Sky+ customers only (From Tuesday February 27)

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To order the event, call 03442 410888 (0818 220 225 from ROI). Please note there will be a £2 booking fee for all phone bookings, and a £5/€5 surcharge for bookings made via this method from midnight Thursday March 7 to midnight Friday March 8. You will not be able to record the event if booking via phone.

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Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight showdown with Francis Ngannou takes place on Friday March 8, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Book Joshua v Ngannou now!

Simone Biles makes history by becoming the most decorated gymnast at the World Championships, setting new standards in gymnastics.

On a historic Sunday in Stuttgart, Simone Biles, the 22-year-old American gymnast, etched her name in the annals of gymnastics history by becoming the most decorated gymnast at the World Championships. Surpassing the legendary Vitaly Scherbo’s overall medal record, Biles claimed her 24th medal, with a staggering 18 of them being gold, following her victory on the balance beam. Her unparalleled performance didn’t stop there; Biles continued her dominance by securing another gold in the floor final, showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication to the sport.

Historic Achievement

Biles’ journey to this historic moment was marked by her incredible prowess and consistency. On the balance beam, she delivered a breathtaking routine that earned her a score of 15.066, securing her fourth gold of these championships. The floor final saw Biles in her element, posting a stunning score of 15.133, which not only brought her another gold but also solidified her status as a legend in gymnastics. This victory was particularly sweet as it saw her outclassing her teammate, Sunisa Lee, who took silver, and Russian gymnast Angelina Melnikova, who finished third.

Simone Biles: Olympic champion responds to viral video of black girl not  given medal - BBC Sport

The implications of Biles’ achievements extend far beyond the medals and the records. She has not only surpassed Scherbo’s record but also set a new standard in the world of gymnastics. With a total of 30 medals in World Championships and Olympics, Biles is now three short of breaking Scherbo’s record for the most medals. Her performances in Stuttgart have not only demonstrated her exceptional skill and determination but have also highlighted her as a pivotal figure in the sport, inspiring a new generation of gymnasts.

Looking Ahead

As Biles continues to rewrite history, her sights are set on the 2024 Olympics in Paris, where she has the opportunity to become the gymnast with the most Olympic medals ever. Her journey from her debut at the World Championships to becoming the most decorated gymnast is a testament to her hard work, resilience, and sheer talent. With each performance, Biles not only cements her legacy but also paves the way for future generations to dream bigger and aim higher.

Simone Biles ends the first day of competition at the US Gymnastics  Championships with the lead | CNN

The story of Simone Biles is one of remarkable achievement and relentless pursuit of greatness. As she continues to shatter records and set new benchmarks, Biles remains a beacon of excellence in the world of sports. Her journey is a powerful reminder of where talent, dedication, and hard work can lead, inspiring countless young athletes around the globe. As the world looks forward to Paris 2024, all eyes will be on Biles, eagerly anticipating her next historic feat in the world of gymnastics.

After dropping Tyson Fury to the canvas in October 2023, Francis Ngannou, is hoping to set another upset when he takes on Anthony Joshua, in his second professional boxing bout in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Having lost controversially to Tyson Fury in his debut, Ngannou will once again aim to prove that he belongs when he takes on Joshua in Riyadh, with AJ, one of the world’s best, a pretty big target.

The 34-year-old Nigeria-born British boxer is the favourite to get the job done and set up a potential world title bout against Filip Hrgovic, or either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk after their undisputed fight in May.

But having given Fury a major scare, in a fight many believed the 37-year0old Cameroonian should have won on points, Ngannou is confident he can take Joshua to the canvas.

“We were doing the promo and he was very chilled, very relaxed,” Ngannou said.

Anthony Joshua to get N64bn from Ngannou fight - Vanguard News

“I asked him if he was OK because he looked a little nervous or something because I was OK. I had no problems. I was just talking around, laughing.

“I think we are both professional enough to know what we have to do to get to where we want to go.”

While Ngannou hit the pads during his public workout on Wednesday, Joshua used his slot to briefly do some shadow boxing before leaning on the ropes and watching on after inviting a group of young Saudi Arabian boxers into the ring.

Asked why he had decided against entertaining the fans in attendance, Joshua said: “I’m here to fight.

“I was not acknowledging that with all due respect, I’m here to fight.”

But Joshua’s trainer Ben Davison, having watched Ngannou’s workout from ringside, revealed his confidence that AJ will get the job done on Friday.

Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou full fight card - MMA Fighting

“We won’t go in there looking for it, forcing it,” Davison responded when quizzed on whether Joshua was seeking a knockout.

“I’m convinced that [Ngannou] won’t be able to do the rounds with the way that AJ is going to approach the fight.

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“Not because he is not able to physically do the rounds. Just the approach that AJ is going to take and the lack of experience that Ngannou has.”

Anthony Joshua faces Francis Ngannou knowing a statement victory could open up one of the most exciting periods in his career as he targets becoming a three-time world heavyweight champion; watch Joshua face Ngannou live on Sky Sports Box Office on Friday March 8.

Anthony Joshua keeps coming. Again and again. His global allure undeterred by setbacks, his will to hit back more than a match for his sceptics and his power – when unleashed – still one of the scintillating flashpoints in the modern fight game.

Whether relaunch or retaliation, his renewed pursuit of boxing’s pinnacle resumes in less orthodox circumstances on Friday when he pits his knockout exploits against that of former UFC star Francis Ngannou. A stoppage victory beckons as the latest statement on his targeted route back to heavyweight glory, while threatening a sharp jab to the Tyson Fury tale in light of the Gypsy King’s uncomfortable encounter with Ngannou late last year.

Ngannou wanted the biggest and the best were he to sacrifice UFC supremacy for his childhood dreams of stepping inside the ring. So he came to Fury and now he comes to Joshua, the latter of whom’s influence as a beacon of his era has helped sell yet more historic crossover combat in Saudi Arabia’s heavyweight playground.

Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou: Could winner fight for undisputed title  next? - BBC Sport

The career of Ngannou has unfolded minus the burden of expectation such is his underdog background, while in contrast there may be no British fighter of the last decade that has shouldered as much pressure to succeed as Joshua during his gold-medal-springboarded rise to fame.

Heavyweight boxing’s proclivity for fluctuation can be everybody’s favourite selling point until said fluctuation arrives. Joshua has conquered and been conquered, he has dictated, defended and, in turn, been dethroned; welcome to heavyweight boxing. The blemishes are fewer than some might wish you to believe, and the potential opportunities ahead more exciting than some might allow you to envision.

Write-off narratives have been tentatively nudged towards Joshua, and clobbered into the distance for good measure. He knows world titles are still within reach, he knows a British heavyweight showdown for the ages is still there to be made, he knows his luring power as a face for the sport remains intact, he knows in himself there are still knockouts to be recorded and headlines with which to bolster his legacy, both in and out of the ring.

Olympic glory had teed up the story for British boxing’s next gold-encrusted poster boy when he officially stepped up from the amateur ranks in 2013, three knockout wins each inside two rounds doing well to set the tone for what was to follow. He would waste no time in burning the ground between himself and domestic rivals with seven knockout victories to announce himself in 2014, three of which he ended in the first round and none of which surpassed three.

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Unfiltered, uncontainable ferocity was ripping through the heavyweight scene, and the unadulterated confidence of a soon-to-be-champion rapidly building.

Within his 2014 run had come a second-round stoppage win over Denis Bakhtov to claim the vacant WBC international heavyweight title, which Joshua went on to retain towards the start of the next year with a breezy second-round knockout victory over the, albeit older, Kevin Johnson who had previously gone the distance with Fury.

READ MORE ;Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: AJ says former UFC champion is not a gimmick opponent and believes he beat Tyson Fury

Between 2014 and the opening months of 2015, the extent of his lasting impression had chiselled the odds on his world champion prospects. It came as a defining explosion in a moment when boxing needed another heavyweight protagonist to prop up its landscape over the coming years. His reach was extending beyond boxing’s purists and touching a mainstream market with an ease to which only sporting superstars could attest; a decade on, as much is being amplified as Ngannou and Saudi Arabia draw on his appeal to boost their profile further through Friday’s lucrative main event.

A lasting impression in 2014 became the trigger for lasting memories, and lasting images of Joshua, of which people will have their own.

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December 12, 2015: the lasting image for some might have been Joshua spinning his aloft wrist to play to the crowd in pre-celebratory mode as he hunted down a wobbling Dillian Whyte on the ropes before finishing his foe in the seventh round of their London grudge match. Spite had met slick showmanship to officially raise the curtain on his era of contention.

Then came the wry smile of an epiphanic Charles Martin – the Brit’s gateway to world titles – as he was sat down by a vicious right hand from Joshua, who slouched in his corner and shrugged his shoulders as if in wait of the real challenge while becoming IBF champion with a second-round stoppage victory in April 2016. And then a year later the crashing, head-snapping 11th-round uppercut that would kickstart his decisive flurry and ultimately spell the end of Wladimir Klitschko’s storied career as Joshua overcame a knockdown to stop the Ukrainian icon and confirm his place among the elite.

There was the exercise in patience over 12 rounds against Joseph Parker to become unified champion in March 2018, and a return to knockout destruction against Alexander Povetkin to dispatch a mandatory later in the year. There was the day the world stood still in June 2019 as a little-known Andy Ruiz Jr produced one of the great upsets in history to stun Joshua on his US debut, and the day Joshua secured redemption by out-classing his counterpart to snatch back his world titles with a unanimous decision response in Saudi later in the year. On he went.

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There was the ill-effective game-plan that failed to solve one of boxing’s most complex, perhaps-unsolvable (tbc), equations in Oleksandr Usyk as Joshua relinquished his belts to the Ukrainian maestro in September 2021. And then the vastly-improved yet still unrewarded follow-up performance in the pair’s rollercoaster rematch, which had teased glimmers of Joshua dynamite in a thrilling ninth round before unloading the heartache of defeat when he tossed Usyk’s belts out of the ring during a post-fight outburst for which he would later apologise.

Lasting images of both ecstasy and adversity tell the tale of a true heavyweight journey, along which Joshua has both been hailed for his finishing prowess and asked to temper his bombs-away aggression, across which he has both been encouraged to try and out-box the ultimate technician in Usyk and questioned for straying from his natural fight instincts.

The scrutiny has been fierce under an unwavering spotlight, where glory as a two-time world champion has been accompanied by a shock only heavyweight boxing could conjure, coaching mistakes and a collision with a master in Usyk. Within that, he has never turned down a challenge. And here he comes again, as he always does.

Francis Ngannou - Brutal 290lbs ''Anthony Joshua Boxing Fight'' Training  2024 - YouTube

In August he flattened Robert Helenius in round seven, and in December bludgeoned Otto Wallin into a round five retirement. He had been cast off towards decline by critics in the wake of his post-Usyk rant and seen his career questioned after a cautious return fight against Jermaine Franklin, but here was the reminder, if it was needed, that the knockout spark was still there. And suddenly, the heavyweight division began to feel better off for it.

The latest act of the AJ show could throw it back to where it began, the cold-blooded hunter with bigger prizes still to come. Joshua has triumphed at the top, since tasted and weathered a storm and now finds himself back staging one of the most high-profile fights of the year with tantalising implications regarding his immediate plans.

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Filip Hrgovic could lie ahead in a clash for the IBF belt and a chance to become a three-time world heavyweight champion, however with victory over Ngannou the attention could yet fast-track towards the winner of Fury and Usyk’s duel for undisputed later this spring.

There is a fresh fire, a recharged focus, a heightened danger to Anthony Joshua, who still believes he can have the final say at the top of a heavyweight generation approaching its climax, if it isn’t already there. A statement against Ngannou could set up one of the most intriguing periods of Joshua’s career.

Floyd Mayweather sees one welterweight contender as a perfect opponent for Terence Crawford in his next title fight.

Mayweather identified Jaron Ennis as the prime candidate to try and dethrone the pound-for-pound king of boxing.

He took his stance on the grounds of Crawford not being able to land a bout against Canelo Alvarez or a rematch with Errol Spence Jr.

Now seven months removed from his seventh-round knockout of Spence Jr., Mayweather thinks that Crawford and Ennis is next up on the itinerary.

Floyd Mayweather bills Jaron Ennis as tough challenge for Terence Crawford

The Money Team founder sat down for an interview with Fight Hype and gave sound reason for a Crawford and Ennis welterweight contest:

Two Division Champion Says There Is "No Doubt" Crawford Is Better Than  Mayweather

“Somebody’s got to give ‘Boots’ the opportunity. It’s been difficult for Terence Crawford to get the Spence rematch done, it’s been difficult to get the Canelo fight done, so his other option is to fight ‘Boots’ Ennis,” Mayweather said.

Crawford has seemingly conquered all of the top competition at 147 pounds except for the Michigan native.

‘Boots’ Ennis possesses the speed, flash, and technical skills to bother Crawford. He’d also be the last major pugilist at 147 pounds for Crawford to potentially best before moving up in weight, which he’s long desired.

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Mayweather also drew from his fight with Canelo Alvarez back in 2013. He stated that giving Alvarez a chance helped boost his profile. Win or lose, Ennis is at a juncture in his career where a strong performance against Crawford would similarly pay immeasurable dividends.

The retired legend even threw David Benavidez’s name out there for Crawford to consider at 168 pounds, though a 21-pound jump may be too extreme.

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Mayweather’s backing of Ennis would give boxing an anticipated fight, though Crawford is currently in a league of his own, regardless of division.

Who truly reigns as boxing’s supreme icon? Armand Carlos Netsing Takam, who once represented Cameroon in the 2004 Olympics, voices his verdict, but with an unexpected twist. Imagine selecting not one, but two faces of boxing. Canelo Alvarez, the Mexican maestro, boasts a staggering 60-2-2 record, shimmering with world titles across four weight classes.

Enter Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis, the dynamo, who once KOed Ryan Garcia and is now preparing to fight Frank Martin. Why this duo? And why not Floyd Mayweather Jr.? Takam’s choice defies the usual one-champion narrative, stirring curiosity. What makes them stand out in his eyes?

In the heart of a heated debate over boxing’s leading figure, Carlos Takam, the 40-8 fighter, delivered his verdict with confidence. In an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports’ Sahil Sood hosted by Press Box PR, Sood probed, “There’s an ongoing debate in the boxing world regarding who deserves the title of face of boxing. Possible contenders are Canelo, Gervonta Davis, and Terence Crawford. Who do you think among these fighters deserve to be the face of the sport?”

Gervonta Davis states he has Canelo Alvarez skills at 135 lbs

Takam’s response was both decisive and enlightening. “Canelo. I’m going to pick two, Canelo and Davis,” he stated, initially placing Alvarez at the forefront. However, he quickly nuanced his stance, “Well, I want to say, I want to pick Davis first and Canelo second.”

Diving into his rationale, Takam highlighted Canelo Alvarez’s exceptional boxing prowess, reflected in his thoughtful admiration of the Mexican champion. “One, I pick Canelo because that guy is a really great boxer, you know, he’s a good boxer. And then I think he was so good that time, when they put him against Mayweather. But that fight, I think it was too soon to put him against Mayweather. Canelo won that fight, not the fight, but the experience, you know. He learned many things about that fight with Mayweather. And he’s a good fighter. You know, when you see Canelo fight, people enjoy when they see Canelo fight.”

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His commentary not only shed light on Alvarez’s storied career but also underscored the respect he holds for Gervonta Davis. Takam elaborated on his admiration for Davis, “And Davis, I want to pick Davis. Why? He’s a young guy, strong guy. They call him Tank, right? Really strong. And then I like the way he fight. I like the way he fights. I see many of his fights, I see many of his training. It’s no excuse. You know, he goes to fight, he doesn’t go to job. He’s a warrior, like they say in Africa, he’s a lion. Yes, he’s a lion.”

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Through Takam’s lens, the conversation illuminated the qualities that, in his view, position Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta Davis as frontrunners for the face of boxing—melding prowess, resilience, and the sheer spectacle of their presence in the ring.