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‘I’ve been through it’ – Tyson Fury leaves mark on Anthony Joshua as Brit makes two promises

By Admin May 7, 2025

Anthony Joshua has said that the world of boxing will simply “move on” if a heavily anticipated heavyweight bout with Tyson Fury doesn’t come to pass.

The pair have been at odds throughout their careers, but an actual fight has yet to come to fruition. Unfortunately, the prospects of this dream matchup are looking dimmer by the day, as Fury hung up his gloves in January after consecutive defeats against Oleksandr Usyk.

While fans may rue the missed opportunity to witness what could have been one of the sport’s most electrifying clashes, Joshua is strenuous in his efforts to make it happen.

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Speaking to iFL TV about the potential regret over an unrealised fight with Fury, Joshua said that he is “50/50”. reports the Express.

He explained: “No because you can never look back. It is what it is, you know what I mean? I think for me, if you know my mentality, it’s like it is what it is, isn’t it?

“But then at the same time, as a fight fan and as a fighting person, I want to fight all the challengers in my generation. I’ve already signed to fight Fury a few times, and you can never fault me for that.

“Then they had the arbitration with [Deontay] Wilder, then they tried to blacklist me when they had their trilogy. Fury’s called me out and said, ‘He’s got 24 hours to sign a contract.’ I’ve been through it with that guy.

“So from my end, it would be annoying but I 100 per cent have tried.”

Joshua also made two vows in making a fight with Fury materialise, adding: “I’ll do everything I can to make it happen, and I’ll hang around as long as I have to to make it happen.

“That’s on my end, I can’t control what another man is going to do.”

When iFL TV proposed that it would be a “travesty” if the Joshua vs Fury fight didn’t come to fruition, Joshua playfully disagreed, explaining: “I don’t think it would be,” accompanied by a wry smile. He added: “I think people move on quick.

“Just life, Covid happened and everyone’s moved on. I always think… that’s my perspective of life.

“Rest in peace to our Queen but she passed away, the world just moves on. It’s nuts, you know.”

He continued: “I was thinking on a global scale – I think in the pubs and stuff like that it’ll be like, ‘F***ing hell, Fury and Joshua didn’t fight’. But I think on a global scale, I don’t think it matters that much.”

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PHOTOS: Serena Williams feels like “modern day Cinderella” in showstopping Met Gala look

By Admin May 7, 2025

No one aces Met Gala fashion like Serena Williams.

The 23-time Grand Slam winner made her seventh appearance at the Met Gala in New York City last night, and from her surprise golden bob hairstyle to her custom sea-foam gown with an epic puffer cape, every detail was a clean winner.

“For every dandy, there’s a gown,” Serena shared on Instagram, a nod to the evening’s theme.

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One of the biggest events on the fashion world’s social calendar, the star-studded gala raises funds for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute and features a different dress code each year. The 2025 exhibition is called “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style”, and on Monday evening the theme was “Tailored for You”.

The event encouraged attendees to explore Black identity and history through the lens of dandyism, which NPR calls “an aesthetic and cultural tradition rooted in defiance, elegance, and self-definition.”

Serena aced the assignment in style, walking the carpet in a light green gown by Moncler x EE72 by Edward Enninful. Formerly the editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Enninful’s looks were also spotted on singer Alicia Keys and on popstar Miley Cyrus throughout the weekend.

But in the ultimate power move, Serena arrived at the Met Gala accompanied by the designer himself, who wore a regal tailcoat-inspired tuxedo look. The pair go way back, with Serena featured in Enninful’s “iconic” final British Vogue cover in 2024, along with 39 other stars.

“I felt like a modern day Cinderella with Moncler. Thank you, @edward_enninful!” she wrote on Instagram.

The former world No. 1’s dress featured off-the-shoulder sleeves and a sheer lace panel that revealed a slip of skin, while the show-stopping highlight was its matching long, quilted puffer cape—a nod to Moncler’s history in luxury outerwear.

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o complete the ethereal look, Serena was covered in vintage diamonds by Fred Leighton, including wing-shaped earrings, a broach for her honey-blonde bob, a pinky ring and a platinum bracelet.

Older sister Venus was also in attendance on Monday evening, with the seven-time Grand Slam singles winner teaming up with Pelagia Lolotuoros, creative director at Lacoste, for a moody green tenniscore look.

Serena served as the event’s co-chair for the 2019 “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme alongside Harry Styles, Lady Gaga, Alessandro Michele and Anna Wintour. This year, the co-chairs were Colman Domingo, Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams and Anna Wintour, with LeBron James as honorary chair.

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Serena Williams Melts Over Venus’ Met Gala Look That Honors Their Tennis Legacy

By Admin May 7, 2025

If fashion and tennis go hand in hand, then we should call both Venus and Serena Williams the pioneers of it! Fashion started at the “grassroots level” for the elder sister, and for the younger one, it’s more like a mode of expression.

Recently, both these tennis divas stunned everyone with their glamorous looks at the 2025 Met Gala. Venus’s tennis-themed look literally became the talk of the town at this gala event. While speaking about her iconic outfit from Lacoste, Venus Williams revealed how they opted to try things a little differently at this year’s gala event. Having said that, she also disclosed that neither of them had any idea of what the other would be wearing at this event. What was Serena’s reaction after seeing her elder sister’s tennis-inspired Met Gala look?

Talking about this event, the Met Gala is an annual fundraising fashion festival that features celebrities from across the world. It is hosted in NYC, and the event allows a platform for the attendees to express themselves through their fashion. This year, Venus Williams donned a forest green dress with a bedazzled polo-style collar. Keeping the sporty nods intact, the dress also featured a pleated skirt that was short in front and extended in the back into a maxi skirt. Williams paired her dress with a matching green coat, which was decorated with tassel fringe along the lapels and the hems of the sleeves. Her footwear was more like a blend of sneakers and loafers.

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For Venus’ hairdo, the hairstylist Araxi Lindsey used a crisscross pattern to lay her hair flat, taking inspiration from traditional African hairstyles as well as the shorter styles worn in the 1920s. Dozens of metal clips were inlaid in her hair as an ode to the iconic beaded hairstyle she wore in the 2000s. Highlighting her tenniscore look, Venus Williams shared a post on her IG handle with the caption, “#SuperfineStyle with my @lacoste family at the #METGala 🐊✨.” After seeing this post, her sister, Serena Williams, dropped a comment saying, “Wow love these poses and this lewk.”

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However, not only Serena Williams, even renowned tennis analyst, Prakash Amritraj also commented, “Perfection 😍.” Tennis has always been at the intersection of sports and fashion, and Lacoste has been very much part of it. In fact, it has helped players like Venus Williams elevate the sport-chic look. They had even dropped a comment on that post, “🔥🔥🔥.” What did Venus Williams say about her own outfit, which became the talk of the town in this star-studded event?

“I’m honored” – Venus Williams expresses her joy in partnering with Lacoste for this mega event

The Williams sisters have been attending this event for a long time now. But for Lacoste, it was a debut at the Met Gala, and they couldn’t have asked for a better representation! This year’s theme at the fashion’s biggest night was ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’, with the dress code being ‘Tailored for You.’

Venus Williams‘ look was designed by Lacoste’s creative director, Pelagia Kolotouros, who had also accompanied the tennis star at this red-carpet event. Speaking about Williams’ look, Kolotouros said, “Dressing Venus Williams was a profound privilege. She is a trailblazer: a tennis legend, a fashion icon, and a powerful voice for women. With this look, we brought together the tennis codes that are central to Venus’s life and career, and to Lacoste’s heritage, and reconstructed them through the lens of traditional tailoring. Her custom Couture look centres on the sports robe, reimagined with the precision and structure of tailoring, bonded with a weather-proof membrane, embellishment, and drama that brings further texture and movement. Every detail was crafted in Paris to reflect Venus’ stature and to express, through technique and silhouette, the full extent of our savoir-faire.”

Even her hairstylist, Araxi Lindsey, revealed how she wanted to creatively reimagine “crocodile skin through structural design while honoring African American culture.” What did Venus Williams say about her stunning look, though? “I’m so excited to be back at the Met Gala this year, especially with Lacoste for their incredible debut. Collaborating with Pelagia on this custom look made the night even more special. We’ve worked together for years, and this felt like such a full-circle moment. I’m honored to represent a brand that I admire so much on a night that celebrates creativity, history, art, and fashion.”

Not only Venus, but also Serena Williams’ elegant off-the-shoulder icy blue gown, which was paired with a dramatic quilted wrap, was literally a showstopper at the 2025 Met Gala

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GOLF

Charlie Woods missing from golf scene as sister Sam Woods wins Florida State title

By Admin May 6, 2025

As Sam Woods wraps up a stellar high school athletic career and prepares to join Stanford University, her younger brother, Charlie Woods, continues to stay out of the public eye.

While Sam has been making headlines on the soccer field and the track, Charlie’s absence from competitive golf has left many fans wondering about his future.

Charlie Woods’ absence raises questions

Charlie, 16, last competed at the Dustin Johnson World Junior Championship in February 2025 and hasn’t participated in any public tournaments since.

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His silence has sparked concern and curiosity, especially following his impressive performances last year, including a hole-in-one at the 2024 PNC Championship.

Although rumors regarding his health have circulated, the Woods family has not issued a formal statement.

However, Charlie is listed as a participant for the Team TaylorMade Invitational set for late May-offering a glimmer of return for the young golfer.

Meanwhile, Sam has emerged as a dominant force in Florida high school sports.

A senior at The Benjamin School, she played a pivotal role in helping the varsity girls’ soccer team win their first-ever Florida 2A FHSAA state title in March.

Her defensive prowess was key to the squad’s 1-0 victory over the Episcopal School of Jacksonville.

She also contributed significantly to her school’s track and field program, helping both the boys’ and girls’ teams claim regional championship titles.

Her recent achievements have shined a spotlight on the contrasting paths taken by the Woods siblings.

Sam’s success comes at a time of emotional turbulence for the family, following the death of Tiger Woods’ mother, Kultida Woods.

Tiger withdrew from the Genesis Invitational citing mental anguish, but found solace in watching Sam lead her team to victory.

A heartfelt embrace between father and daughter after the final whistle captured a moment of unity and healing.

Speaking on Charlie’s situation, fellow golfer John Daly II offered some perspective.

“I feel like everybody just put Charlie in this category that not many people get to until they are 20, 21, or 22, whatever it is,” he said.

“He’s just a kid, he wants to have fun, I guess. I don’t know him all that well but I think people expect way too much of him for his age right now.”

As Sam sets her sights on collegiate athletics, her dedication and resilience offer a hopeful narrative amid the uncertainty surrounding her brother’s next move.

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Tiger Woods makes announcement ahead of PGA Championship

By Admin May 6, 2025

Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red has today dropped a new Carolina Collection ahead of golf’s second major of the season at the PGA Championship.

Although Woods isn’t teeing it up at Quail Hollow Club, his clothing brand will be represented at the PGA by new staff ambassador and rising PGA Tour star Karl Vilips, 23, who recently picked up his first title on the circuit at the Puerto Rico Open.

Vilips recently revealed to GolfMagic what Woods said to him via text after he won his first PGA Tour title.

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Sun Day Red’s new Carolina Collection has been engineered with Woods’ championship experience as a 15-time major winner, and the new line has been built for the shifting conditions of spring.

Woods, 49, has won the PGA Championship four times (1999, 2000, 2006 and 2007).

Vilips, who joined Woods’ Sun Day Red brand earlier this season, will be scripted in some key pieces from the new Carolina Collection when he makes his PGA debut at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.

The 2005 PGA Championship will mark the Australian’s second career major start having missed the cut at the 2024 U.S. Open.

Woods, who established Sun Day Red in February 2024 after 27 successful years representing Nike, is currently recovering from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The golf legend is expected to be out of competitive action until early 2026.

By then he will have turned 50 and be eligible to compete on the PGA Tour Champions.

The Carolina Collection by Sun Day Red and Tiger Woods is available on the company’s website now.

Polo shirts are available from $115, with trousers from $165.

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BOXING

Mike Tyson calls Floyd Mayweather ‘delusional’ over outrageous claim

By Admin May 6, 2025

Mike Tyson has savagely criticised Floyd Mayweather Jr following the latter’s bold assertion that he was better than boxing great Muhammad Ali.

Ali – who is regarded as one of the biggest names in the history of boxing – transcended the sport of boxing. The icon is the only fighter to win the lineal heavyweight championship on three occasions and his legacy includes epic showdowns like the ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ with George Foreman.

That said, during an interview with First Post, Mayweather Jr expressed his belief that he’s the biggest star. “I feel like I’ve done just as much in the sport as Ali,” he confidently declared. “It is hard for a guy like me, still sharp at 38. No disrespect to Ali, but I feel like I am the best. Ali lost in his career to Leon Spinks. He lost some other fights and is still known as the greatest. That is what it is”.

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Mayweather Jr’s remarks have ignited a storm on social media, with Tyson himself left stunned by ‘Money’s comments. In a YouTube interview, ‘Iron Mike’ was quick to label the American as ‘delusional.’

“He’s very delusional, he can’t listen. If he was anywhere near that realm of great Ali he’d be able to take his kids to school by himself,” Tyson remarked. “He can’t take his kids to school by himself and he’s talking about he’s great? Greatness is not guarding yourself from the people, greatness is being accepted by the people. He can’t take his kids alone to school by himself. He’s a little scared man… a very small scared man.”

Mayweather Jr hung up his gloves in 2017 with an undefeated professional record of 50-0 after besting former dual-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor in a highly-anticipated crossover clash. ‘Money’ has beaten some massive names over the years, including Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez, Shane Mosley, Ricky Hatton, and Oscar De La Hoya. Despite retiring in 2017, Mayweather couldn’t stay away from the ring and has been involved in several exhibition fights over the last few years.

Meanwhile, Tyson – another fighter who is regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights of all time – seized the heavyweight championship in a ferocious beatdown of Trevor Berbick back in 1986 at just 20 years old. His ended his career in 2005 after a loss to Kevin McBride.

However, the now 58-year-old stunned the boxing world last year after announcing his return to the ring, taking on YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul. But alas, Tyson was unable to roll back the years on fight night. Despite failing to secure a knockout, the ‘Problem Child’ comfortably sailed to a points victory.

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Oleksandr Usyk describes hardest punch he has ever taken

By Admin May 6, 2025

Boxing star Oleksandr Usyk has left many surprised with a revelation about the toughest punch he’s ever taken.

The former undisputed cruiserweight world champion is gearing up for what promises to be an electrifying rematch at Wembley Stadium in July against Daniel Dubois. The two have previously locked horns back in 2023, which saw Usyk knock out. ‘Triple D’.

But there was controversy as Usyk took a tumble in the fifth round due to what turned out to be a low blow, leaving Dubois exasperated. The contentious punch has been a prime subject of debate since their next bout has been confirmed. The verbal sparring continued on Piers Morgan’s Uncensored, where Usyk and Dubois exchanged taunts just last week.

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During the fiery discussion, Usyk was quizzed on whether Dubois’ below-the-belt punch was the hardest he’d ever encountered. Having faced boxing giants like Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, Usyk stunned many by confessing that the most forceful hit he’d ever endured didn’t come from a fellow human but rather from a horse.

Addressing Dubois’ punch, Usyk remarked, “It was a hard punch”, leading Morgan to ask, “The hardest you’ve had?” To this question, the 38 year old Ukrainian retorted, “No, because when I was young I took a punch [from a] horse.” A perplexed Morgan responded with, “A horse? Really?”.

The heavyweight sensation Oleksandr Usyk set the record straight regarding a rather quirky incident involving an animal. “A horse, yeah,” he clarified with a gesture imitating riding a horse. “I worked on a farm. I go, ‘Hey, get it out, get it out,’ Boom, [it’s] legs [caught me].” He lightheartedly bragged about the equine adversary: “Zero fights, zero wins… KO.”

Piers Morgan curiously asked if that was the hardest punch he’d ever received from a living creature. “It was a hard punch,” Usyk admitted, and then Daniel Dubois butted in with his thoughts on their sparring history: “I don’t think it landed… he ain’t really felt my power yet. Last time he got away, he ain’t really felt it.”

The Ukrainian champion is hoping to keep his unbeaten streak as he faces Dubois later this year, hinting at hanging up his gloves after two more bouts.

During a chat with Mail Sport, when questioned about who he wants for his last dance in the ring, the 38 year old boxer revealed two prospects: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, leaning towards the latter for another throwdown. “Right now my focus is on Daniel Dubois and that is what I am working towards. But, for my last fight, I have two options. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury,” Usyk disclosed. Pushed to choose between the two heavyweights, Usyk, with a sly grin, quickly confided: “Tyson Fury.”

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(VIDEO) How Canelo Alvarez Could Be Boxing’s First ‘Billion Dollar’ Fighter

By Admin May 6, 2025

Canelo Alvarez’s debut with Riyadh Season may have fallen drastically short of expectation, but it looks to have brought him huge financial success.

Richard Schaefer, Alvarez’s business manager, told Ring Magazine that the two-time undisputed super-middleweight champion is set to become boxing’s first “billion dollar boxer.” The comments come after the 34-year-old kicked-off his lucrative four-fight deal with Turki Al-Sheikh’s Riyadh Season this past Saturday.

“Canelo is, without any question, the smartest businessman in boxing I have ever met.”

– Schaefer told Ring Magazine

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Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KOs), just won his second undisputed title at 168 lbs, beating William Scull by unanimous decision in fight that many are calling one of the worst title fights in recent history. Scull (23-1, 9 KOs), who came in as the IBF champion, mostly ran around the ring for 12 rounds while Canelo chased him down. According to CompuBox, the two boxers combined to throw the least amount of punches in a 12-round bout in history.

Despite how lackluster the fight was, the Guadalajara native is expected to make approximately $100 million from this bout. The agreement between Canelo and Al-Sheikh is worth about $400 million and now has three fights left on the deal.

The No. 7 ranked pound-for-pound boxer recently passed Cristiano Ronaldo to become the highest paid athlete this year. Forbes estimates that he has earned just over $600 million during his near 20-year professional career.

Schaefer, a former banker, said he has known Alvarez for 17 years, adding that the champion could break that billion dollar mark by next year.

“I’m thrilled, excited to be working for him and with him, handling all different aspects; fight negotiations, all these other businesses, everything.”

– Schaefer told Ring Magazine

Canelo is set for a highly anticipated superfight against two-divison undisputed champion Terence “Bud” Crawford. The fight is now official for Sept. 12 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Here’s Why: Canelo vs Crawford Isn’t Happening on a Saturday

By Admin May 4, 2025

Just a week after the thrilling fight between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn, the victory of Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez over William Scull was met with a swathe of disappointed fans after a dismal bout left many furious over the lack of action.

However, while Canelo’s win may have been the most boring of his career, it has set the stage for a mega-fight later this year when the Mexican superstar takes on fellow pound-for-pound contender, Terence Crawford.

Canelo spent the majority of his Saturday night fight chasing Scull around the ring, whose evading tactics frustrated both the Mexican and the paying public. With the bout setting a CompuBox record low of 445 total punches, and both fighters receiving a warning for inactivity, Canelo expressed his annoyance in his post-fight interview, saying “I don’t like to fight those kinds of guys”. “They came to just survive to the final round. That’s why I don’t like to fight them. It won’t be that kind of fight (against Crawford),” Alvarez continued.

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In a bout in which the only people at risk of being put to sleep were the viewers, the post-fight events generated more excitement than the 12-rounds that preceded it. After unifying his IBF belt with his WBA, WBC and WBO Super Middleweight titles via unanimous decision, the Mexican went face-to-face with Nebraska’s Crawford, as Turki Alalshikh announced that the two would fight at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on the 12th of September.

Canelo & Terence Crawford’s pro records (as of 04/05/25)
	Canelo Alvarez	Terence Crawford
Fights	67	41
Wins	63 (39 KOs)	41 (31 KOs)
Losses	2	0
Draws	2	0

The Saudi Arabian power broker will promote his debut show in Sin City at the largest venue Sin City has to offer. Home to the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders, Allegiant Stadium has previously hosted both the Superbowl and WWE WrestleMania, but has never played host to a genuine combat sports event.

How Another Sport Forced Canelo vs Crawford to a Friday Night

The mega-fight will take place on the 12th of September

All that will change when Canelo and Crawford step into the ring in September. However, the bout won’t take place in boxing’s traditional Saturday night timeslot – or on a Saturday – at all. The reasons why it will happen on a Friday night have now emerged.

Per both the Las Vegas Review Journal and Ring Magazine’s Mike Coppinger, the unusual choice to stage the fight on a Friday doesn’t have anything to do with the venue not being available on the Saturday night.

Coppinger first explained the rationale for the scheduling in a social media post, remarking:

“That’s a Friday to avoid Saturday during college football season.”

No, because of major national college football on TV https://t.co/ZKmIUy0Enc

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) May 4, 2025

The renowned journalist later clarified that the date had been chosen to avoid a conflict with televised college football games. These routinely draw millions of viewers and would almost certainly take away from viewership of the fight, which is expected – although not confirmed – to be a pay-per-view event in some form.

News of the Friday date will also be welcomed by UFC CEO Dana White. The veteran matchmaker is a co-promoter of Canelo vs Crawford, but must also oversee the UFC 320 pay-per-view event taking place in Guadalajara, Mexico on the Saturday night. Dana won’t have long to get between the two venues, but will at least be able to take both events live should he choose to do so.

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(VIDEO) ‘I Was Just Myself’: Most Of Canelo’s Opponents Fight With Fear – Dmitry Bivol

By Admin May 4, 2025

Dmitry Bivol was in Riyadh on Saturday night to see Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez regain his status as the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world with a mundane twelve round decision victory over William Scull.

The win saw WBC, WBA, WBO and Ring Magazine champion, Alvarez, regain the IBF title that was stripped from him last year.

In May 2022, unified and Ring Magazine light heavyweight champion, Bivol outboxed Alvarez over twelve rounds, ending his hopes of adding a 175lb world title to his long list of achievements.

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The 34 year-old Russian laid out an efficient, effective blueprint of how to beat the Mexican great but, since then, nobody else has been able to follow it.

Pound-for-pound great, Terence Crawford, 41-0 (31 KOs), will be the next man to try. He and Alvarez, 63-2-2 (39 KOs), will meet at The Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on September 12th.

“I was just myself, without fear, because most of his opponents, they have fear and they don’t do what they can do,” Bivol told DAZN when asked how he went about beating Alvarez.

“They’re very tight mentally and [in their] body. They don’t throw enough punches. I think this is the most important.”

Just hours later, Scull provided a vivid example of Bivol’s reasoning and surrendered his IBF belt in tame fashion.

Alvarez put in a one-paced display but Scull was in no mood to take advantage. Although the Cuban threw more punches than the multi-weight world champion, the majority of them were inconsequential and he seemed more intent on lasting the course rather than seizing the biggest opportunity of his career.

Last October, Bivol faced Artur Beterbiev in an eagerly awaited undisputed light heavyweight title fight.

Although he didn’t shy away from entering exchanges with the fearsome Beterbiev, Bivol was understandably wary of doing so and only held his feet when absolute necessary. He clearly grew in confidence as the fight wore on and although he lost a tight majority decision, he carried that self belief into February’s rematch.

Bivol was more active, committed to his power shots and boxed and fought his way to an attritional majority decision win of his own.

The two rivals will complete their rivalry later this year.

“I hope in November or December, I will have a chance to have a fight,” he said.

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