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For Sebastian Fundora and his team, it could come down to what’s more important to him – money, or ethics.

Tim Tszyu rescued the launch of Premier Boxing Champions on Amazon Prime by agreeing to fight him after Keith Thurman, a very different fighter, withdrew through injury. He was also paid less money for the privilege. If he hadn’t done so, the entire card was at risk of being pulled.

RELATED :Terence Crawford tells Errol Spence to ‘wait in line’ as they compete to fight new world champion Sebastian Fundora

It’s not so long ago we were being told that Crawford was being stripped of his IBF welterweight title because of Spence’s desire to activate his clause for a rematch between them. Today, they seem likelier to fight Fundora than each other, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that Spence isn’t targeting Fundora, and his WBO and WBC light-middleweight titles, to strengthen his hand before a future date with Crawford. Outside of Spence and perhaps Tszyu, Crawford doesn’t seem to have a big-money fight at 154lbs, which doesn’t make Fundora seem a likely next move for him, even if winning a world title in another weight division enhances his legacy.

At a time when there’s speculation surrounding Spence’s relationship with Derrick James it’s worth acknowledging the success they’ve had together. I don’t see why a loss to a fighter like Crawford should affect their chemistry; I also don’t see what a fighter as developed as Spence is going to change at the age of 34.

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

Similarly, there’s no need for a big rebuild in Tszyu’s career after a defeat like that. The obvious move for him is a rematch with Fundora. There are a lot of moving parts that need to be in the right place for that rematch to happen, but with the momentum behind it and how entertained people were by their first fight – plus with the narrative that exists off the back of their first fight – an immediate rematch should, regardless of how often fighters receive what they deserve, happen next.

If the rematch happens, and Tszyu impresses and wins, a fight between him and either Spence or Crawford is bigger than a fight between either of those two and Fundora. If he doesn’t impress then a third fight with Fundora could even be an option. There seems too little reason for Fundora-Tszyu II not to happen in the coming months.

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Gervonta Davis, Terence Crawford Oust From ‘Face of Boxing’ Rat Race as Canelo Alvarez Comparison Leads Oscar De La Hoya to Give Devin Haney the Ultimate Crown

After Gervonta Davis, now Abdul Wahid after converting to Islam, defeated Ryan Garcia last year, ‘Tank’ called himself the new face of boxing. On the other hand, after his WBO Super-Lightweight title defense against Dierry Jean in 2015, Terence Crawford branded himself as “the new face to boxing“. Later, ‘Bud’ Crawford became undisputed at 140 and 147 lbs. But, Oscar De La Hoya feels when it comes to “focus,” Devin Haney deserves to be called the face of boxing!

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“Devin, he’s in a league of his own, basically. Just the way he’s focused. He literally breathes, eats, and sleeps boxing. Which is what you’re supposed to do at this level,” the CEO of Golden Boy Promotions added. At this, on being asked how hard it was for a boxer to stay focused, De La Hoya recounted personal experience.

According to Oscar De La Hoya, with critics as well as admirers, it is tough to stay focused when one has reached the elite level in the sport. For the same reason, observing the manner in which Haney has been maintaining his career, the 51-year-old said, “It’s so hard and I know that from experience. With me, they had to keep me away from the women. Because they would chase me all the way up to the mountain.”

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“But, it’s hard to keep that focus. Especially, at this level. The elite level. So, that’s why you gotta respect it,” he added. At this, Oscar was asked if Devin Haney resembled Floyd Mayweather. To conclude, the 51-year-old announced that Haney had his own style and was on his way to writing his own story. Anyway, do you think it is the focus that makes Haney the face of boxing?

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Oleksandr Usyk told exactly how to beat Tyson Fury by British boxing legend

Duke McKenzie is backing Oleksandr Usyk to beat Tyson Fury on points and has laid out exactly how he does it.

The British boxing legend anticipates Usyk will get a read on Fury early, nullify him on the inside and then outwork him over the distance.

A lot has been made about Fury’s superior size and weight in the lead-up to fight night

Several members of the boxing fraternity believe the Mancunian will be simply too big for Usyk when they duke it out in Saudi Arabia on May 18 for the undisputed heavyweight crown.

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‘The Gypsy King’ is 6ft 9in and tends to weigh in at around 270lb for his fights.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Usyk, who previously boxed plied his trade in the cruiserweight division, stands at 6ft 3inch and will likely be 50lb lighter when he steps on the scales.

However, McKenzie, a former three-weight world champion and veteran of 46 professional fights (39-7), expects Usyk’s boxing IQ to shine through.

“Usyk wins, I hate to pour cold water on anyone’s parade but for me, Usyk wins because he’s a much more complete all-round fighter,” he told talkSPORT Fight Night on Saturday.

“I don’t think Fury has boxed anyone like him and Usyk will be so up for this fight and a good Oleksandr Usyk probably hold his own with just about any heavyweight that’s ever lived…

“His ring IQ, he’s very intellectual, very sensible, he punches perfectly, he times himself perfectly, he can nullify the bigger guys’ size.

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“That’s what I think he will do against Fury, he can nullify his size and take that size difference away from him by getting on the inside, staying in the pocket, working him over and probably wearing him down – that’s how I see that fight.

“Over 12 rounds, Oleksandr Usyk will be too much for Tyson Fury in terms of work rate. Fury’s work rate isn’t great at the best of times, he fiddles, he messes around, he feints, he twitches.”

Expanding on what Fury brings to the table, McKenzie added: “Fury can be read, you know what he’s going to do.

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“He’s going to use his weight, he’s going to use his height and he’s going to try and lean on you, spoil you, push you back if he can, fiddle around, flick his jabs out, put a little combination together and then just keep leaning on you.

“The only problem Usyk will have is that Fury doesn’t know what he’s going to do from one minute to the next when he’s in the ring.”

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Anthony Joshua sends Tom Allen ‘flying’ with uppercut on Jonathan Ross Show

Tom Allen was taken aback by Anthony Joshua’s powerful punch as the pair jokingly faced off against each other on The Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday, 6 April.

The two-time former unified world heavyweight champion practiced moves with the comedian such as a jab and an uppercut.

Allen’s moves sent Joshua playfully jumping into the air.

After Allen had a go at punching, the two swapped places with Joshua demonstrating his impressive strength.

As he demonstrated his uppercut, Joshua knocked Allen backward.

Asked whether trash talk can affect him, Joshua replied: “100 per cent. You take it personally and you meditate on it. You want to punish them for what they said about you.”

The so-called ‘Battle of Britain’ is one of the most highly-anticipated heavyweight fights in recent history.

But despite multiple attempts at getting the blockbuster clash over the line, it has yet to come to fruition.

Boxing fans have been clawing their eyes out waiting for the heavyweight titans to meet in the squared circle and luckily for them, it looks as though the long-awaited fight will happen sooner rather than later.

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EXCLUSIVE :Mike Tyson “Scared” to Seek Wife Lakiha ‘Kiki’ Spicer’s Approval Over “Dishonest” Situation Created by Podcast Guest

All that it needed was one stare from Mike Tyson. It was easy, for those who knew the game very well, to gauge that the fight was over for the opponent. For such was the kind of fear Tyson struck in the hearts and minds of some of the toughest boxers there were to be found. Hence, it would be challenging to imagine that there is indeed something or someone who could scare away the man who carried such a fearsome reputation. However, as the new episode of Hotboxin unfolded, it looked as though that appeared to be the case.

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The look on Mike Tyson’s face had everyone burst into hearty laughter. Smiling, ‘Iron’ Mike said, “I’m going to say this to my wife. Hey, I’m getting ready to go see Rick, baby. It starts at 2:00 in the morning. I’m just chill with you till two, okay, baby.” Rick Ross told him that he could be back by either 4.30 am or 5 am at the best. All he needs to do is be straightforward and share all the details with his wife.

Tyson replied, “Listen, I’m very honest till you put me in dishonest situation.” As everyone started roaring once again, he closed, “I’m so scared.”

For sure, it must have startled quite a few fans. Incidentally, ‘Iron’ Mike will return to the ring in July against much younger Jake Paul. The last time he exchanged blows was against Roy Jones Jr. in November 2020.

In his latest interview, Tyson, incidentally, spoke about how nervous he felt in the lead-up to the fight. Speaking with Sean Hannity on Fox News Live, the former heavyweight champion shared his fears. But more significantly, he pointed out how being afraid helped him stay focused and prepare for the fight by confronting those apprehensions. He said, “Whatever I’m afraid to do, I do it, and that’s how it is…anything I’m afraid of, I confront it, and that’s my personality. and right now, I’m scared to death, but as the fight gets closer, the less nervous I become because it’s reality, and in reality, I’m invincible.”

‘True fear is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it,” it is often said. In recent times, no other personality has exemplified it better than Mike Tyson. He might have joked in the studio. However, getting back into the ring every time, after each setback, with all the fears clouding his mind, puts him in an all-together separate league of men.

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What’s your take on the upcoming Mike Tyson and Jake Paul fight? Are you fine that it’s going to be an exhibition fight and now a regular pro-boxing bout?

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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have similar view of Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight

Boxing purists have slammed Paul and Tyson’s mega-fight this summer but heavyweight rivals Joshua and Fury think it will be good for the sport

Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury both believe Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul will only benefit boxing.

‘Iron Mike’ is back in the ring on July 20 when he faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul at the Dallas Cowboys stadium in one of this year’s biggest and most controversial fights. The bout will be sanctioned as an exhibition but Tyson has dismissed claims he and Paul will be wearing headgear and 18-ounce gloves.

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“Good, bad or indifferent. Some people love him, some people hate him. I think it’s a really good spectacle for boxing. Brings a lot of people to the game. Listen, who am I to say, ‘Oh, Mike Tyson shouldn’t be boxing or Jake Paul shouldn’t be boxing, good luck to ’em. They’re both gonna make what I call a s*** ton of money out of it. So, isn’t that what it’s about? A great stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys.”

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk could feature new scoring system to avoid ‘catastrophe’

The heavyweight bout has been rescheduled to take place on May 18 in Saudi Arabia

All eyes will turn to Saudi Arabia next month when heavyweights Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet for a hugely anticipated bout which could feature a new scoring system in a bid to avoid any controversy.

The fighters had been due to clash in February originally, but the encounter had to be postponed until May 18 after Fury suffered a “freak cut” above his eye in a sparring session as he prepared for the fight.

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“It’s easy to say judges need to be better when things go wrong, but why not bring in the top six judges in the world for a major championship fight like this – judges who have been most consistent – and let them decide these important fights?

“If not, we can have someone scoring who may have a bad night, or even be experiencing personal problems.

“Having three judges creates a very thin line between the right result and catastrophe. This is about the biggest fight in history, and controversy would be so damaging.”

UPDATE :Tyson Fury brutally told he could be disqualified in undisputed fight against Oleksandr Usyk

It would be an interesting move and might help to ease concerns some may have about judging decisions being the main talking point of the fight, rather than the action in the ring itself.

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Terence Crawford Goes Toe-To-Toe With Shakur Stevenson but Outside a Boxing Ring

Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson are more than just boxing champions. They’re almost family. This bond between them transcends blood, forged in the crucible of countless sparring sessions and a shared devotion to their inner circles. Crawford, the elder by eight years, is Stevenson’s “big brother” both inside and outside the ring. Stevenson, Crawford’s “little brother,” is a constant presence by his side.

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The snippet of a game was posted by a person who was in the room, and it was shared by Terence Crawford on his Instagram Story. In the video, Stevenson and Crawford were locked in a friendly ping-pong battle at the end of which Shakur Stevenson visibly made a score against Terence Crawford. Their passion for the game isn’t exactly breaking news; social media has been buzzing with glimpses of their table tennis prowess for quite some time now. They even chimed in during the famous ping-pong face-off between Floyd Mayweather and Usher.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. found himself facing an unexpected challenge – on the ping-pong table, that is. In a playful exchange on social media, Mayweather shared a video of himself defeating R&B star Usher in a game of table tennis. Mayweather, ever the showman, couldn’t resist a bit of friendly bragging, prompting a hilarious back-and-forth with fellow champions Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson.

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Crawford, tagging Stevenson, playfully declared, “@shakurstevenson I think we gonna have to show @floydmayweather how to really play this game called table tennis.” Stevenson, ever the comedian, took the opportunity to take a jab at Mayweather, replying, “@tbudcrawford For sure he ducked me last time.” This playful exchange highlights the camaraderie within the boxing world, evident even among champions.

Mayweather, despite his undefeated record, seems to have found himself challenged not in the ring, but on the ping-pong table by a new generation of boxing stars. What are your thoughts about this?

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Gervonta Davis Threatens Boxing Commentator for Suggesting Him as Errol Spence Jr.’s Tune-Up After Terence Crawford “A Whooping”

Gervonta Davis refuses to be Errol Spence Jr.’s tune-up opponent

After Sebastian Fundora beat Tim Tszyu to become the unified Super-Welterweight champion of the world, Errol Spence Jr., who watched the fight live, entered the ring to call out Fundora. As ‘The Towering Inferno’ had “got the big dog,” Tim Tszy, ‘The Truth’ said it was time he fought Fundora in the ring. However, the boxing commentator known as 2ToneDaSupastar suggested Spence Jr. rather fight Gervonta Davis to recover from the loss against Crawford before trying himself against Fundora.

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Both Errol Spence Jr. and Sebastian Fundora have shown interest in fighting one another. However, after Fundora’s victory over Tim Tszyu, the WBC ordered Fundora to begin negotiations with the mandatory opponent Terence Crawford. Meanwhile, Fundora’s manager Sampson Lewkowicz also expressed their desire to rematch Tszyu in Australia. But, since Fundora and Spence Jr. are with the PBC, promoter Eddie Hearn felt ‘The Truth’ vs. ‘The Towering Inferno’ could also be the next potential big fight!

“I think you’ll either see Fundora against Tszyu or Fundora against Spence. I don’t think you will see Fundora against Crawford,” Eddie Hearn told FightHype. Well, only time will tell what is next for Fundora and Spence Jr. But, do you think Gervonta Davis shall be Errol Spence Jr.’s tune-up? Also, what do you make of Davis’ reply?

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Mike Tyson breaks down and analyses every active elite heavyweight boxer including Anthony Joshua

Mike Tyson broke down the current crop of elite heavyweight boxers, including Anthony Joshua, during a chat with Joe Rogan and it’s truly fascinating.

Tyson appeared on the ‘Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast in April 2022, and was asked to give his verdict on Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua.

He also gave his opinion on WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, as well as WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

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After Rogan claimed that the Ukrainian moves like a lightweight, Tyson went on to suggest Wilder as a potential future opponent – although that fight seems a way away currently.

Usyk returned to his homeland of Ukraine in 2022 to help fight off invading forces from Russia.

Following a year’s inactivity after his second victory over Joshua, Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois via knockout in August, and is scheduled to fight Fury in February.

Tyson Fury

Last but not least was the self-proclaimed ‘Gypsy King’, and ‘Iron Mike’ spoke glowingly of the WBC heavyweight champion.

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Tyson admitted: “It’s weird to take him seriously, because he’s so funny. He doesn’t take fighting seriously, he laughs at people, licking the blood. What’s wrong with this guy? You’ve got to be out of your mi Oleksandr Usyk’s promoter exposes Tyson Fury on Instagram Live with old social media post.