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Claressa Shields is fully confident Savannah Marshall would fail to beat her in any discipline.

Shields will be fighting this weekend at the PFL Champions vs. Bellator Champions event, live on DAZN.com (click here for more details) on Saturday, February 24.

Marshall has joined the PFL and is a rumoured potential opponent for Shields down the line, but the pair met in the boxing ring twice already.

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The first fight in the amateurs went Marshall’s way, but in the pros, Shields got revenged and maintained her undefeated record.

For the American, she sees the rivalry as one-sided, and cautioned the British fighter that she needs to accept she will always come off second best.

Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall: 'Biggest female fight out there' |  Boxing News | Sky Sports

She told Sky Sports: “Savannah needs to understand, and the sooner she understands, the better, you can’t beat me at nothing. The sooner she understands that, the better we’ll all be.

“You coming over here, saying you’re chasing me in MMA. I’ve been in MMA, you’re not chasing me, I’ve been right here for you.

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“If I’m the motivation for you to train, then train. But guess what? You will get beat up again. Whatever we do: basketball, track, we could run the 400 [metres].

Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall date, start time, odds, schedule &  card for 2022 middleweight title fight | Sporting News

“We can fight boxing, I’m going to win. We can fight MMA, I’m going to win. We can streetfight, I”m going to win. We can play ping-pong, I’m going to win. I’m just better at her than everything.”

Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez are without any doubt two of the biggest names in the current boxing scenario. Both have boxers lined up for a chance to fight them. The P4P king and the only undisputed champion at super middleweight in boxing history were rumoured to face each other. However, it does not seem like fans will get to see a face-off anytime soon. Meanwhile, Chris Algieri has predicted Crawford’s retirement.

Proboxtv posted a clip of Algieri on their Instagram page where Algieri spoke about how Crawford’s retirement might play out. As he mentioned a possible fight with Alvarez, Frank Stallone, the Grammy-nominated artist and Sylvester Stallone’s brother responded with his predictions. Why does he think ‘Bud’ has a better chance? Let us take a look.

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Algieri believes Crawford would have one more fight before he announces retirement and it would be a big one. “I think that he’s gonna have probably one more big fight this year and I think that’s the last we’re gonna see of the great Terence Crawford. Most likely, he’s gonna retire undefeated. If he gets the Canelo fight, maybe not.” he said. Moreover, according to him, we will not see Crawford fight from next year onwards.

Canelo Alvarez branded as 'delusional' as Terence Crawford snaps back over  comments about his record

While Algieri might not be too confident of Crawford’s skills against Canelo, Stallone has no doubts about it. Though a younger Crawford might have suffered against Alvarez, the current one will not go down so easy. “He beats Canelo easy it’s called boxing and using angles speed and boxing IQ you can’t hit what you can’t see. Canelo in the 80’s would be a contender. I can name 4 basically unknown to the masses middleweights that would have beat him. Briscoe, Hart,Watts and Monroe. Philly warriors” said Stallone. While a fight with Crawford is not in the making, Alvarez is busy deciding his next opponent.

UPDATE ;Everything to lose and nothing to gain’ – Canelo Alvarez insists there’s no chance he will fight Terence Crawford

The renowned Mexican boxer has been inactive since defeating Jermell Charlo by unanimous decision in September, marking another successful title defense in his career, following dominant victories over John Ryder and Gennadiy Golovkin. After a brief break, Alvarez has confirmed his comeback to the ring, scheduled for May 4 in Las Vegas, though he has yet to disclose his opponent. However, recent reports from ESPN Mexico suggest that Alvarez’s next challenger will either be Jaime Munguia or Jermall Charlo.

Canelo Gives Definitive Response To Terence Crawford's 160 Catchweight  Proposal

This revelation isn’t entirely unexpected, as there have been ongoing speculations linking Alvarez to both fighters in recent times. Moreover, in a recent interview, Alvarez mentioned that his next opponent wouldn’t be Mexican, which seemingly eliminates Munguia from consideration. However, despite this statement, Al Haymon’s PBC is reportedly offering a substantial sum of over $35 million to arrange the fight between Alvarez and Munguia.

Mike Tyson’s first boxing match after he was released from prison in 1995 was against Peter McNeeley – a fight the former world champion easily won.

Fans think they noticed what looked like a smartphone in the crowd when Mike Tyson fought Peter McNeeley in 1995. In his first fight after being released from prison, the former World Heavyweight champion entered Las Vegas’ MGM Grand 29 years ago looking to prove he was still an elite boxer.

As he made short work of McNeeley, the live broadcast captured a fan in the crowd who held up a device that looked like a modern phone, to record the action. The gadget even had black spots on it, which are in similar positions to the camera lenses on the phones we see today.

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This led fans on social media to spark a ‘time traveller theory’, as they tried to guess what the fan held to document the boxing match. However, Les Trent, the presenter of the Inside Edition YouTube channel, dismissed that theory and revealed the device used was not a smartphone.

This day in sports: Mike Tyson disqualified for biting in 1997 - Los  Angeles Times

“We did some digging and found out the device in the video is not a smartphone at all,” he explained. “It’s an early version of a camcorder called a Dycam Logitech. So for the time being, it looks like we’ll have to leave time travel to the movies.”

Fans in the comments were still in disbelief as one said: “That camera doesn’t look like what the guy is holding at all.” Another added: “Doesn’t look like the same device to me,” while this user posted: “That’s a Samsung Galaxy smartphone.” The device used to record his fight was the last thing on Tyson’s mind as he annihilated McNeeley in the first round.

His heavy blows knocked the now 55-year-old to the ground twice within the first two minutes of the contest. Worried for McNeeley’s health, the boxer’s former manager Vinnie Vecchione stepped in to protect him and got his client disqualified. That was just the second loss of his career at the time. McNeeley suffered five more defeats before hanging up his gloves in 2001.

Mike Tyson won't face charges after video shows him punching man at San  Francisco International Airport, district attorney says - ABC11  Raleigh-Durham

McNeeley told The Sun in 2020: “That first punch that I went down, I was terribly off balance, I was standing square. But he caught me a good straight right and people didn’t even see it because he was that fast. I was back up before Mills Lane even started a count.

“In the history of Mike Tyson’s career, the uppercut was always his best punch and he caught me with it on the chin — and I went down on my face. I got to like the count of six or seven and I was confused. And when Vinnie jumped into the ring and pushed me towards the corner, I thought, ‘Oh, the round’s over and he’s gonna sit me on the stool’.

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“But a minute 29 — 89 seconds, it sounds longer when I say a minute 29 than when I say 89 seconds! And that shows you that something was wrong, that I was a little out of it, even though I was on my feet.”

Ngannou is scheduled to fight Joshua in his second professional boxing match in just over two weeks and his PFL debut has now been announced

Francis Ngannou will fight either Renan Ferreira or Ryan Bader on his MMA return after announcing the bout just two weeks before his boxing fight against Anthony Joshua.

Ngannou vacated his UFC heavyweight title last January and split with the promotion in order to pursue a career in boxing. The Cameroonian signed with rival MMA promotion PFL just months later and he will now fight the winner of Ferreira and Bader’s title clash later this year.

READ MORE ;Anthony Joshua Changes Tune 2 Weeks Before Heavyweight Fight With Francis Ngannou

Ferreira and Bader are fighting at the PFL vs Bellator World Championship event this Saturday at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – the same venue which will host Ngannou’s showdown with Joshua on March 8. Ngannou will be in attendance for Ferreira and Bader’s fight and could face-off in the SmartCage with the winner.

Opening odds released for Francis Ngannou vs. Anthony Joshua | BJPenn.com

 

 

“The PFL is excited to announce Francis Ngannou’s return to MMA in the PFL pay-per-view division will be against the winner of the PFL Champion vs Bellator Champion heavyweight superfight between Renan Ferreira and Ryan Bader,” PFL CEO Peter Murray said.

“Francis is a true combat sports icon with a global fan base and appeal. We, along with the rest of the MMA world, will be watching to see who his first opponent will be, Ferreira or Bader.” Ngannou was cageside for Ferreira’s knockout win against Maurice Greene last year as the Brazilian went on to capture the promotion’s heavyweight title and $1million prize.

UPDATE ;Tyson Fury vs Oleksand Usyk: Who wins? Will Anthony Joshua be champ again? Delicious Orie heavyweight predictions

Bader makes his PFL debut against Ferreira as Saturday marks the promotion’s first event since acquiring Bellator last November. Ngannou admitted he’s been paying close attention to Ferreira for a while and that fight intrigues him more than a match-up against Bellator champion Bader.

Francis Ngannou opens as a sizable betting underdog vs. Anthony Joshua

“I think out of those two, Renan Ferreira is the upcoming thing in the heavyweight division. I’ve been saying that for a year now. Even before the beginning of the PFL season, I knew this guy had something but I saw some clips of him. He has something quite special as far as speed and accuracy go. I can tell that he is somebody who is going to propose a lot of challenges in the future,” he told Mirror Fighting.

10 months after last stepping foot in the ring, Gervonta “Tank” Davis has his next dance partner. Mike Coppinger reports that Davis and Frank Martin have agreed to headline a PBC pay-per-view “in late spring/early summer.”

Davis (29-0, 27 KO) got off to a red-hot start in 2023, dispatching Hector Garcia and Ryan Garcia in the span of 3.5 months. That marked his fastest turnaround since 2017, but self-inflicted setbacks halted his momentum in his tracks. Davis, who had plead guilty to hit-and-run shortly after defeating the first Garcia, was sentenced to 90 days of house arrest, only to violate the terms less than a month in and spend the rest of the time in jail.

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There had been some chatter as to whom he’d face in his return, with Conor Benn making the most recent spurned bid, but it now appears that Martin (18-0, 12 KO) will get the call. “The Ghost” picked up a head of steam with a three-fight, three-win 2022, but like Davis, it didn’t last. Martin had significantly more trouble than expected in last July’s WBC eliminator against Artem Harutyunyan, his sole bout of 2023, and subsequently turned down a guaranteed title shot against Shakur Stevenson.

BOX: ¡ÚLTIMA HORA! GERVONTA DAVIS VS FRANK MARTIN; LE PELEA HA SIDO  ACORDADA PARA ESTE 2024 | SportsMedia

Still, with so many other top lightweights currently occupied, this figures to be a solid scrap. Let’s see if PBC can stay intact long enough to make it happen.

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  • Devin Haney vs Ryan Garcia moves to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center
  • ‘I don’t know if he’s got the heart’: Taylor questions Garcia’s chances against Haney
  • PBC reportedly pushing for Canelo vs Munguia in May

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather was left heartbroken following the death of his long-time assistant Marikit “Kitchie” Laurico, who passed away last March due to unknown health problems.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather got visibly upset when he talked about his dear friend Marikit “Kitchie” Laurico, who passed away last year. Kitchie was like family to him and worked with him for all of his 25 years in boxing.

Mayweather referred to his long-time assistant as like the “sister he never had” as he broke down in tears in an emotional interview. She died last March and was unable to do the two things she dreamed of: seeing a Super Bowl in Las Vegas and celebrating her 50th birthday in Aruba.

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Mayweather shared his heartbreaking on The Pivot Podcast. He said: “Kitchie was the only person in life that I could talk about anything to, that knew my deepest secrets.

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“There was no male or female in my life that I told more stuff to than her. She taught me a lot, she helped me a lot. Through rain, sleet, snow or hail, she had my back.

“All my assistant wanted to do was support me and help me be the best man I can be and she wanted my kids just to be positive and she was a positive person.”

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Mayweather broke down in tears when he remembered that Kitchie couldn’t be there for the recent Super Bowl. The boxer said that she had some health issues but did not give details.

He helped her get medical assistance just a week before she died. He added: “We argue, we debate, we help each other. That’s a sister I never had. The best friend I ever had.”

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Kitchie’s family informed the world of her death on her Instagram last year. The post said: “On March 31, 2023, our brilliant star Kitchie left the physical world… the angels of Thy loving-kindness came down one after the other and took her to the spiritual world. We thank all of you who have shared real love and positive vibes with her.

“We appreciate your patience and respect for our privacy. We’re currently planning a homegoing/ celebration of life for Kitchie, and we’ll share more details when they’re ready.”

Ahead of his blockbuster fight against Ngannou, British-Nigeria boxer Anthony Joshua has suggested that it is not a big deal if the Cameroonian had knocked down Tyson Fury in his previous fight.

AJ admitted that he was not initially keen on his upcoming bout against the former UFC champion.

The pair will now face off in a massive clash at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 8.

READ MORE ;‘He didn’t want to discuss’: Eddie Hearn says Gervonta Davis rejected offer for Conor Benn, talks Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou

Ngannou stunned observers with his boxing ability against the Gypsy King and even knocked down the 35-year-old in Round 3 of their explosive fight.

With the fight coming up in less than a month, Joshua says he is not surprised, as he hailed his next opponent.

Francis Ngannou: "He knows how to box" - Anthony Joshua acknowledges Francis  Ngannou's impressive striking abilities ahead of their fight

Meanwhile, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has assured that former two-time world champion, Joshua, is in great shape but warned that it will be dangerous.

Sports Brief earlier reported that British boxers Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are on course for a massive payday provided they both win their next fights.

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It was gathered that Argentine football legend Lionel Messi earns approximately $60 million a year due to his deal in America.

Joshua and Fury will earn $126 million for their fight. Paris Saint-Germain Kylian Mbappe makes just over €90 million per year.

Talk of Gervonta “Tank” Davis’ next opponent being Conor Benn has already fizzled. According to Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, Davis turned down a lucrative offer to make the fight happen.

After Benn’s win over Peter Dobson earlier this month, Davis and Benn traded words on social media. The two sides seemed to agree to enter into negotiations for a fight, but Hearn said Davis “didn’t really want to discuss” the offer that was made.

READ MORE ;‘He didn’t want to discuss’: Eddie Hearn says Gervonta Davis rejected offer for Conor Benn, talks Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou

“We made him an offer, which he felt he didn’t want to discuss further,” Hearn told iFL TV. “…It was over the $10 [million guaranteed] but it also had PPV bonuses beyond that, gate bonuses beyond that. So it could’ve been $20 million, could’ve been $25 million. But he didn’t really want to discuss it.

“I made him an offer that I felt was an offer that was quite powerful for the fight and could also lead to a lot more than that beyond the basic but, you know…I think he probably doesn’t really understand the dynamic of the deal, the numbers. I might go back.”

Why not?" – Eddie Hearn signs off on Conor Benn vs. Gervonta Davis next

Benn is still waiting on the results of his recent hearing with the British Boxing Board of Control in regards to his failed drug tests ahead of his planned 2023 fight with Chris Eubanks Jr.

Hearn said that the team has pivoted to several other opponents for Benn for a fight that he hopes will take place in the U.K., assuming the results of the BBBofC hearing go their way. Among those opponents is former junior welterweight and welterweight champion Danny Garcia.

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“Danny Garcia reached out to our team to talk to me directly, and I’ll be talking to him this week,” Hearn said. “I love the fight with Danny Garcia, the USA or the UK. Like I said, four or five names, and he’s definitely in the mix.”

Garcia’s most recent fight came in July 2022 when he defeated Jose Benavidez Jr. That is Garcia’s only fight since the end of 2020.

Gervonta Davis vs. Conor Benn: Eddie Hearn confirms the fight is a 'done'  deal | Marca

Davis has not fought since knocking out Ryan Garcia in April 2023. In May, Davis was sentenced to 90 days house arrest and three years probation for a 2021 hit-and-run incident. He violated the terms of his house arrest and served the remainder of his 90 days in jail before being released on July 14.

While Davis has become one of the primary faces of boxing, he has not faced a deep roster of opponents and should be looking to parlay his fame into big fights. With Benn off the table, options are seemingly running thin for top-tier opponents who would be available for a summer date with Davis.

UPDATE ;Gervonta Davis Is the “Ultimate Grudge Match” for Devin Haney, Bill Haney Speaks Up

  • It appears Jaron “Boots” Ennis is set to defend his IBF welterweight championship against mandatory challenger Cody Crowley with the target date for the fight to take place on the undercard of Saul “Canelo” Alvarez’s next PBC pay-per-view. Ennis has long been calling for a fight with Terence Crawford and also was interested in a fight with Mario Barrios, but the IBF order leaves him with no choice for his next outing if he wants to remain champion. There are, of course, some sticking points remaining for the plan, including Alvarez needing an opponent and a date to get the card together and that happening amid rumors that Alvarez and PBC could be on the outs.
  • Gervonta Davis drops UK welterweight like a bad habit
  • Things between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall are heating up before their rematch on April 27. In addition to trading words, the two nearly brawled at a recent media event.
  • WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman is no stranger to strange ideas, but he took things to a new level when discussing the upcoming fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion, suggesting the fight be scored by five or six judges, rather than the standard three. “That is my recommendation. We will see,” Sulaiman told Sky Sports. “Boxing is a sport in which change is very difficult to get. We’re purists, traditionalists, we don’t want changes. I will continue to make the proposal. Some like the idea, some of the people in the decision-making process. We will see.”

Floyd Mayweather recently claimed he made millions from his eternal rival Manny Pacquiao’s announcement that the two boxers would spar in the near future.

On New Year’s Eve, Pacquiao shocked the world by revealing a fight with Mayweather was in the works.

The eight-weight world champion was beaten by Mayweather nearly a decade ago in a fight that generated the most revenue to date at £500 million.

READ MORE ;Floyd Mayweather coy on rumoured rematch with Manny Pacquiao: ‘He shouldn’t have spoken about it’

Years after the fight, Pacquiao, now retired, boldly claimed a rematch was on the cards at a RIZIN event.

Mayweather’s response

The announcement apparently did not sit well with Mayweather, who slammed his former rival while appearing on The Pivot Podcast.

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao: Money Behind the Fight of the Century  – The Hollywood Reporter

“It’s so crazy when he spoke about it. I could have easily come out and say, ‘Yeah you spoke about it I ain’t have to say nothing’. Just by him saying my name they gave me a cheque for $4 million.”

Known for his outspoken nature, Mayweather further claimed Pacquiao’s claim to fame was mainly the hype surrounding the possibility of the Filipino boxer dethroning him.

UPDATE ;Floyd Mayweather broke down in tears in rare vulnerable interview about the dark side of fame

After getting floored in 2015, Pacquiao blamed the defeat on an apparent shoulder injury, per Sports Illustrated.

For Mayweather, he recorded two more professional wins against Andre Berto and Conor McGregor before retiring with a flawless record of 50-0.

Pacquiao Says He Is Fighting Mayweather In December - Sports Illustrated  Boxing News, Analysis and More

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) unfortunately rejected a request to have the retired boxer compete at the games, effectively killing his dream of representing the Philippines at the Olympics.

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The IOC ruled that the age limit of 40 for boxers would be upheld. He would be ineligible to participate as he is already 45 years old.

Floyd Mayweather played coy this week when asked about a rumoured rematch with Manny Pacquiao, amid reports that the old rivals could fight in an exhibition match.

With 4.6m reported buys, Mayweather’s 2015 bout with Pacquiao remains the highest-grossing boxing pay-per-view of all time. However, many fans lamented the dynamic of the fight and claimed it had occurred five years too late, as the American comfortably outpointed the Filipino.

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Mayweather last boxed professionally in 2017, stopping UFC champion Conor McGregor to retire unbeaten, while Pacquiao’s last pro fight was a points loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. Mayweather, however, has since fought in numerous exhibitions against the likes of YouTuber Jake Paul and kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa, and a rematch with Pacquiao has been the subject of recent reports.

Boxing News: Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Fight Announced for 2024 -  Sports Illustrated MMA News, Analysis and More

Speaking on The Pivot Podcast on Tuesday (20 February), Mayweather said: “When Manny Pacquiao spoke about that, he shouldn’t have, because there’s a time and a place for everything.

 

“I’m not gonna say he’s right, and I’m not gonna say he’s wrong. But it’s so crazy: When he spoke about it, I could’ve easily come out and said: ‘You spoke about it, I ain’t have to say nothing.’

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“Just by you saying my name, they gave me a cheque for $4m – I don’t like to throw certain individuals under the bus, because we don’t do that.

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao Full Fight Highlights - YouTube

“I want you guys to go check out Manny Pacquiao, when he got upset a few times, when he said: ‘Oh, Floyd, you’re using my name.’ But remember, he got famous because they said: ‘This could be the guy that could possibly dethrone the king.’ Did it happen? Absolutely not. Was it easy? Absolutely.Per reports, Pacquiao, 45, and Mayweather, 46, could fight each other on a Rizin card in Japan. Rizin is a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion.