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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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“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].

“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.”

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Frank Stallone Thinks Terence Crawford Beats Canelo Alvarez: “You Can’t Hit What You Can’t See”

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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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.

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.

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Mike Tyson ‘time traveller’ theory debunked after ‘smartphone spotted’ at fight in 1995

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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“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.”

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Francis Ngannou announces next fight weeks before Anthony Joshua showdown

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.

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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.

“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.

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Gervonta Davis vs Frank Martin to reportedly headline PBC PPV

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.

Floyd Mayweather breaks down in tears over death of ‘sister he never had’

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 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.”

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.”

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

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.

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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.

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Carlos Alcaraz to MARCA: I cried after losing to Novak Djokovic at the ATP Finals in Turin

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number two and favorite to win the Rio Open, sat down for an interview with MARCA on Monday after a long day visiting the governor of Rio de Janeiro at the Palacio das Laranjeiras.

Answer: I don’t think I’m far away, but I still have to reach that level that I have already shown on many occasions, both in tennis and confidence, knowing how to manage certain moments.

Q: What is Jannik Sinner doing right to win five titles in four and a half months?

A: I have always said that there is no secret. He has worked very hard and it shows. In every tournament he is very focused on the things he has to do, he is a hard worker. I said it with Juan Carlos [Ferrero] many times when we see him. If I compare him with the Sinner of before, he has changed to [become] a professional. Before he was [a professional], but now he is even more so, working every day and having things clear. The day-to-day work pays off and that is what has happened with Jannik, and I am happy for him and his team.

Q: Would you like to play with Rafa Nadal again before he retires? At Roland Garros, for example?

A: Of course I would like to, wherever it is. I would like to face him again, to compete against him, that face to face on the court… I would like to experience it one or two more times. As many as possible. It would be incredible to be able to play him again.

Q: You commented on Saturday, after losing the semifinal of Buenos Aires to Nicolas Jarry, the defeat hurt you. Which match that you lost hurt you the most?

A: There have been several defeats that have hurt me, like those of Zverev and Djokovic in the ATP Finals and the last one of Jarry in Buenos Aires.

Q: The last time you cried over a defeat?

A: I’m not sure, but I would say after losing in the semifinals of the ATP Finals in Turin against Djokovic.

Q: Rafael Nadal commented last week in an interview that Novak Djokovic is the best in history. Is the GOAT debate over?

A: Everyone has their own perception of things. For some it is Djokovic the best, for others it is Rafa, for others it is Federer. Rafa said that it is Djokovic at the level of numbers and I also think so. At the level of numbers, Djokovic is the best in history, there is no doubt about that. I think to say who is the best is something that goes beyond the numbers. All three are there and for me all three are the best.

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Eddie Hearn says Gervonta Davis turned down lucrative offer to face Conor Benn

The English promoter said that ‘Tank’ could have made over $10 million to face his rising contender this summer

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.

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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.

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.

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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.
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.”

BOXING

The Staggering Amount Floyd Mayweather Earned After Pacquiao Mentioned His Name

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.

Mayweather’s response

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

“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.

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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.

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.