Author

Admin

Browsing

Anthony Joshua has been urged to take a comeback fight against Filip Hrgovic before deciding his next moves.

Joshua is currently at a crossroads in his heavyweight career after being brutally dropped three times and stopped by Daniel Dubois in September.

He was first expected to rematch Dubois but those plans were shelved after it was suggested he would not be ready for the targeted February date.

AJ then instead declared he would like to settle his rivalry with Tyson Fury in 2025, but the ‘Gypsy King’ then decided to announce his retirement from the sport.

Which football team does Anthony Joshua support? | Goal.com Nigeria

The former two-time champion could now face a number of alternative opponents if he chooses to return, with the division’s boogeyman Martin Bakole also issuing a call-out.

But boxing broadcaster Ade Oladipo suggested on the latest episode of talk BOXING, that Hrgovic would be a sensible step for his next outing.

He said: “It is now a case of what do you do? Do you do a rebuild and go down a level and fight them Jermaine Franklin types?

“If he is here for the next two or three years then you do the rebuild, but I think he is only here for 12 months.

“If the fight with Fury doesn’t happen, I honestly think you go Hrgovic vs Dubois or Hrgovic vs Bakole.

“I don’t want to see the Dillian Whyte fight or the Deontay Wilder fight.

“I think you go in with someone who has only lost once in Hrgovic, and then go. It is a gauge of where you are.”

The Only Way Is Through | By Anthony Joshua

talk SPORT host Simon Jordan then questioned the value in Joshua fighting Hrgovic to which Oladipo replied: “Just to see if it is still there.

“To go through training camp and sparring to see if you still have it, it’s one thing saying it and another knowing it.

“I think Hrgovic will look at the Dubois fights and think he can win. I think it’s a closer fight than what people think.

“It’s still someone in the top ten and top 15, but then we can work out from that performance if we want to see a Dubois rematch or a fight with Bakole.”

Joshua has been linked with a clash against Hrgovic in the past, with the pair having both been stopped by Dubois.

It would be a reasonable test to work away any ring rust before challenging Bakole.

Bakole is considered an avoided fighter in the heavyweight division, and is campaigning for a huge clash against Joshua in Africa.

Joshua has surprisingly faced off with Bakole, but could have other priorities including future revenge against Dubois.

Heavyweight contender says he would knock out Anthony Joshua in one round | DAZN News US

‘Dynamite’ currently holds the IBF belt and Joshua could become a three-time heavyweight champion if he does pursue future redemption.

But Oladipo and Jordan have themselves cast doubt on if there is genuine interest from Joshua in pursuing a sequel in 2025.

Jordan said: “It’s his decision, he is the captain of his own ship. He’s said this himself.

“If he wants to fight Daniel Dubois, he will fight Daniel Dubois but I’m questioning that.”

Oladipo added: “If AJ wants to fight Dubois, it should be happening tomorrow, he should be that guy.

Dan Hiergesell is an expert voice who serves as MMAmania.com’s weekend editor, covering mixed martial arts (MMA) for more than 15 years, getting featured on programs such as Countdown to UFC and SiriusXM Fight Club, among others.

Alex Pereira has become such a massive superstar for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) that the reigning light heavyweight king is hoping for the promotion’s blessing to compete in the sport of boxing. More specifically, “Poatan” has his sights set on a champ vs. champ matchup against boxing’s heavyweight king, Oleksandr Usyk.

It’s no secret that Pereira is one the best all-around strikers in combat sports today. The former GLORY kickboxing champion has turned in a 9-1 record since joining the UFC roster back in 2021. This includes a 5-1 record in UFC title fights, three-straight UFC light heavyweight title defenses, and some of the most brutal knockout finishes fight fans have seen in years.

As a result of Pereira’s dominance, there isn’t much else for him to accomplish within the UFC’s 205-pound weight class. “Poatan” is scheduled to defend his title next against Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 313 this coming March, but after that his only option would be to move up to heavyweight to become a UFC triple champion. That seems like the most logical move for Pereira as he tries to cement himself as one of the best fighters in UFC history, but a potential move over to boxing could also bring his stardom to new heights.

READ MORE;Who Has Isaac Cruz Lost To? Gervonta Davis & Other Defeats

“I don’t know, I think anything is possible. It’s something I can’t plan, but it is something I would really like to do,” Pereira recently told the Jaxxon Podcast

“That’s something that I really want. I’m under contract with the UFC. We know [Conor] McGregor did it. I don’t know how I would, but someday I would really like

If UFC officials gave Pereira the greenlight to test his luck inside the boxing ring then “Poatan” would like to score a fight against Usyk, who is undefeated and coming off multiple wins over the likes of Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. It seems like it would be a good matchup since Pereira is very rangy, powerful, and more elusive than the larger heavyweights in boxing.

“I’m the champ. I would like to fight the champ,” Pereira said. “So Oleksandr Usyk …

“I think it’s a very good fight. I love boxing. I see some people talking, ‘Oh, if it were pure boxing he would be lost’. Man, when you talk pure boxing, I feel great. I think I could fight these guys out there. I’ve already done some sparring with experienced guys, Plinio [Cruz, his coach] knows it, and they’re winning everything there.”

If Pereira wants to bring his combat career to new heights in 2025 he’ll have to first defeat Ankalaev this March and force the promotion’s hand to do something incredible with him. A crossover boxing match might be unlikely, but anything is possible nowadays

Mike Tyson has revealed that he has not fully healed from his loss to Jake Paul – more than two months after they clashed in the ring.

The 58-year-old was beaten on points by the YouTuber-turned-boxer in November, in a fight that sparked controversy – and even claims it was rigged.

Tyson struggled against Paul, who has had only 11 professional fights but is more than three decades younger than the former world heavyweight champion.

The fight broke records but Tyson has now revealed the physical toll it took on him. He told the New York Post: “I don’t know if I’m 100 percent recovered, but I feel good.”

‘Iron’ Mike, once known as the Baddest Man on the Planet, previously admitted he could barely remember the eight rounds at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

READ MORE;Mike Tyson Gives Update On His Recovery From Jake Paul Fight

“I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out a little,” he told Fox Sports Radio in December.

“I remember coming back from the first round and Jake is doing some kind of… I don’t know what he was doing (Tyson leans forward, pretending to bow) and that’s the last thing I remember.”

The controversial fight – Tyson’s first professional bout for 20 years – had to be pushed back several months after Tyson suffered an medical scare.

Ahead of the original date in July, Tyson had an ‘ulcer flare-up’ on a plane. The boxing legend become nauseous and dizzy before paramedics later came on board.

He and Paul were recently reunited as they mingled among political heavyweights, tech titans and media moguls to celebrate Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC.

Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, joined the sporting A-listers headlining the inauguration celebrations, including the likes of Conor McGregor, Dana White and Paul’s brother, Logan.

In a viral video, Tyson was seen getting on his former rival’s shoulders as onlookers chanted words of encouragement.

Both dressed in tuxedos for the black-tie event, Paul easily lifted Tyson as the boxing legend put his hands over his face.

Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul sharply divided opinions, to say the least. While it was a resounding commercial success, the significant age difference and fitness level between the fighters was hard to ignore.

Tyson was 58 when he laced up the gloves to face Paul on November 15, 2024. Meanwhile, Paul was just 27 at the time. In the fight, ‘Iron Mike’ was far from his best self and landed just 18 of his 97 attempted punches.

The fight ended in a decision win for Paul, adding a defeat to Mike Tyson’s professional record of 50-7-0. Tyson has now shockingly revealed that he is yet to fully recover from the fight.

Speaking to the NY Post, Tyson said:

READ MORE;Mike Tyson makes worrying confession following controversial Netflix fight against Jake Paul

I feel pretty good. I don’t know if I’m 100 percent recovered, but I feel good.

Meanwhile, speaking to Fox Sports Radio last month, Tyson made a surprising admission, claiming that he didn’t remember much from the fight.

I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out. I haven’t watched the fight back. You know what I remember… coming back from the first round and Jake was doing some sort of bow… that’s the last thing I remember.

While the fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul was surrounded by controversy, 60 million people tuned in to watch the contest.

Jake Paul continues to make waves in the boxing world with his unique and unconventional approach to the sport. And while what fans saw was a much older version of Mike Tyson, it was great to see the legend back in the ring once again.

Claressa Shields (15-0-0) is set to fight Danielle Perkins (5-0-0) on February 2 in a battle of undefeated pugilists.

The fight is set to take place at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, United States. The IBF, WBC, WBF, and WBO world heavyweight titles will be on the line for the showdown.

Shields last fought Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in July 2024 and earned a TKO win. She is now set to take on Perkins in a clash where someone might lose their perfect record.

Perkins has sounded a warning to Shield ahead of the fight as she said in a press-conference:

Her coming up to heavyweight is the best thing that’s happened to me in my entire life. No one, at any point, ever cared about this division until Claressa came up. … I have five fights not because of a lack of attempting to get fights. No one ever wants to step in the ring with me and it’s unfortunate because I have some skills. … I know for a fact Claressa is up for the challenge.

READ MORE;The Fire Inside (2024) Movie Review & Ending Explained: Did Claressa Find True Victory Beyond the Ring?

Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins Date

Date: February 2

Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins will take place on February 2.


Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins start time

Time: 7:30pm EST (4:30pm PST)

Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins will start at 7:30pm EST (4:30pm PST).

How to watch Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins

TV/Stream: DAZN PPV (Worldwide)


Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins location

Location: Dort Financial Center, Flint, Michigan, United States

Claressa Shields vs Danielle Perkins will take place at the Dort Financial Center in Michigan, United States.

A BRIT EuroMillions winner has scooped £83million – making them richer than boxing champion Tyson Fury and rapper Stormzy.

The oblivious single ticket-holder matched the winning numbers six days ago to become the UK’s first jackpot winner of 2025 – and the 23rd biggest in history.

Lottery operator Allwyn has appealed for players to double check their tickets as the deadline runs down.

SPLASH THE CASH

The jackpot winner will have a net worth of more than double that of Spider-Man star Tom Holland and singer Lewis Capaldi.

And will have scooped more than Daniel Radcliffe made for the whole Harry Potter franchise (£75million).

The lucky player could buy 10 Embraer EMB-505 Phenom 300 private jets or the same amount of Jedi Admiral aluminium superyachts, which sold for £8million – with their winnings.

They could even splash out on 16 of Beyonce’s engagement rings, worth around £4.8million each, or Paul Newman’s Cosmograph Daytona – the most expensive ever Rolex watch (£14.5million).

Or the ticket-holder could afford to have bought the most expensive racehorse ever sold – Fusaichi Pegasus – who cost £53.7million in 2000.

The most expensive Ferrari – a 1963 250 GTO – was sold in a private sale for $70milllion (£56.3m) in 2018, and is well within the winner’s price range.

But they might also have their eyes on a property investment, with a 2,010-acre Northumberland livestock farm currently on the market for £9.5million.

READ MORE;Mike Tyson makes worrying confession following controversial Netflix fight against Jake Paul

 

It includes the livestock farm and moorland, as well as a principal Grade II-listed farmhouse, a second farmhouse, two cottages and a bungalow. And the winner could buy 10.

They could even have afforded to front the money for current box office smash Paddington in Peru, which had a budget of £72.2million.

Alwyn spokesman Andy Carter said of the win: “What a way to start the year.”

He added: “I can’t believe there’s one lucky ticket-holder out there who hasn’t claimed this incredible EuroMillions jackpot prize – there are 83,474,081 reasons for them to check their ticket straight away!”

“It’s only been six days since the EuroMillions draw but, we’re waiting with bated breath to pay out this latest huge winner.

“We’re urging all EuroMillions players to check their paper tickets to see if they are our missing multi-millionaire.”

The biggest EuroMillions win of £195million went to an anonymous UK player in July 2022.

Joe and Jess Thwaite from Gloucester hold second place on the list, and are the biggest-ever publicity winners with a £184,262,899.10 jackpot win in the EuroMillions draw on 10 May 2022.

Richard and Debbie Nuttall from Lancashire shared the £123m jackpot prize in the draw on Tuesday 30 January with a winner in Spain, meaning the couple scooped a whopping £61m.

 

Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker soon come to blows in the first big heavyweight showdown of the year.

Dubois is making the second defence of his IBF world title having already done so in emphatic style against Anthony Joshua back in September. That fight ended conclusively in the fifth round, just three months after Dubois also knocked out Filip Hrgovic.

New Zealander Parker presents a different set of challenges. The former WBO world champion is less of a puncher than AJ but has managed to box smart over the distance in his last two fights.

The first saw him beat Deontay Wilder on points after staying away from the American’s fearsome right hand, and the second was a similarly impressive points win over towering Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang.

The fight takes place on a huge card in Saudi Arabia on February 22 but already the winner has been told who they must face next if they want to hold on to their belt according to promoter Ben Shalom via Sky Sports Boxing.

READ MORE;Dave Coldwell explains the threats Daniel Dubois will face against Joseph Parker

“If Bakole beats Efe Ajagba in May, he will be mandatory challenger to fight for the IBF world title, and we will be looking to enforce that mandatory immediately. He will be front of the queue and that fight will have to happen next.”

Bakole became the first man to defeat Jared Anderson when he knocked him out in five rounds last August, and also holds victories over Carols Takam and Tony Yoka over the past few years.

It had been thought that whoever wins between Dubois and Parker could be able to go into an undisputed fight with unified there-belt champion Oleksandr Usyk next, but this order from the IBF could dash those hopes for now.

Mike Tyson has revealed that he has not fully healed from his loss to Jake Paul – more than two months after they clashed in the ring.

The 58-year-old was beaten on points by the YouTuber-turned-boxer in November, in a fight that sparked controversy – and even claims it was rigged.

Tyson struggled against Paul, who has had only 11 professional fights but is more than three decades younger than the former world heavyweight champion.

The fight broke records but Tyson has now revealed the physical toll it took on him. He told the New York Post: ‘I don’t know if I’m 100 percent recovered, but I feel good.’

‘Iron’ Mike, once known as the Baddest Man on the Planet, previously admitted he could barely remember the eight rounds at AT&T Stadium in Texas.

‘I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out a little,’ he told Fox Sports Radio in December.

‘I remember coming back from the first round and Jake is doing some kind of… I don’t know what he was doing (Tyson leans forward, pretending to bow) and that’s the last thing I remember.’

The controversial fight – Tyson’s first professional bout for 20 years – had to be pushed back several months after Tyson suffered an medical scare.

READ MORE;Mike Tyson: ‘I Don’t Know If I’m 100 Percent Recovered’ from Jake Paul Boxing Fight

Ahead of the original date in July, Tyson had an ‘ulcer flare-up’ on a plane. The boxing legend become nauseous and dizzy before paramedics later came on board.

He and Paul were recently reunited as they mingled among political heavyweights, tech titans and media moguls to celebrate Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington DC.

Paul, 27, and Tyson, 58, joined the sporting A-listers headlining the inauguration celebrations, including the likes of Conor McGregor, Dana White and Paul’s brother, Logan. 

In a viral video, Tyson was seen getting on his former rival’s shoulders as onlookers chanted words of encouragement.

Both dressed in tuxedos for the black-tie event, Paul easily lifted Tyson as the boxing legend put his hands over his face.

Joe Rogan has shared his honest opinion on the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson. Paul and Tyson clashed inside the boxing ring in November with ‘The Problem Child’ coming out with a decision win.

The fight garnered a massive audience with over 60 million people watching it on Netflix. The age gap between the two competitors was hard to ignore, though, with Tyson aged 58 and Paul, 27.

Tyson looked nowhere near his best and it was a rather easy outing for Paul. Rogan has now claimed that the fight looked like a spar where no one wanted to hurt eachother.

In a recent episode of the famous Joe Rogan Experience Podcast, the UFC color commentator said:

READ MORE;Mike Tyson: ‘I Don’t Know If I’m 100 Percent Recovered’ from Jake Paul Boxing Fight

I’m happy they made money. I’ll leave it at that.

– Joe Rogan

He paused before adding:

I think it looked like sparring, to me. It didn’t look like anybody was trying to hurt anybody really, which is good. Whatever, you draw your own conclusions. I have no facts. I paid for it. I love Mike Tyson. I’ve met Jake Paul too, he’s a cool guy. I’m happy they made money. I paid for it. I don’t care. I was hoping it was going to be a real fight, but I was like, ‘Okay, I see what’s going on’.

– Joe Rogan

Jake Paul landed 78 of his 278 attempted puches during the event while Mike Tyson could land only 18 of his 97 attempts. Tyson moved to a record of 50-7-0 due to his defeat. Paul improved his record to 11-1-0.

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson admitted that he may not be back to full health yet after his boxing match with Jake Paul, which took place on Nov. 15.

“I feel pretty good,” Tyson first told Eileen Reslen of the New York Post on the 2025 Pegasus World Cup carpet last Saturday.

However, he then added: “I don’t know if I’m 100 percent recovered, but I feel good.”

It’s understandable that Tyson isn’t at 100 percent two-and-a-half months after the eight-round bout.

For starters, he’s 58 years old and fought his first professional match since 2005.

Second, then 27-year-old Paul landed 78 total punches (including 47 power punches) to Tyson’s 18, per CompuBox’s stats. So Tyson was on the receiving end of much of the match’s punishment. The three judges also awarded Paul a unanimous decision win, with one awarding him all eight rounds and the other two giving him seven.

READ MORE;Jake Paul names hardest puncher he has faced after beating Mike Tyson

Tyson also admitted a month after the fight that he doesn’t remember much from it.

“I don’t remember the fight that much, I kind of blanked out,” Tyson admitted said during an chat on Fox Sports Radio’s Covino and Rich (via Charlotte Daly of the Daily Mail). “I haven’t watched the fight back.

“You know what I remember… coming back from the first round and Jake was doing some sort of bow… that’s the last thing I remember.”

That’s certainly a scary admission from Tyson. Hopefully he’ll be able to say that he’s 100 percent recovered soon enough.

Tyson certainly dished a lot more than he took during his career, which saw him win his first 37 matches. He notably became a heavyweight champion at 20 years old when he beat Trevor Berbick for the WBC crown in Nov. 1986.

He finished his career with 50 victories in 59 matches overall.

Verified by MonsterInsights