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Anthony Joshua is preparing for one of the biggest fights of his career later this month.

Having risen to the very top of the heavyweight division in quick fashion early on in his career, Joshua has had a number of ups and downs since.

Tyson Fury VS Mike Tyson

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He became a world title holder in 2016 and made successful defences against the likes of Dominic Breazeale, Alexandr Povetkin and Carlos Takam, unified against Wladimir Klitschko and Joseph Parker, then came unstuck against Andy Ruiz Jr in 2019 out in New York.

Otto Wallin vs Tyson Fury

He avenged that loss later the same year but again lost his WBA, WBO and IBF belts on points over 12 rounds when taking on Oleksandr Uysk. The rematch went the same way in 2022 and since then Joshua has been rebuilding with four solid wins over Jermaine Franklin, Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius and most recently a devastating knockout of Francis Ngannou back in March.

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He now faces current IBF champion Daniel Dubois on September 21 for his chance to come a three-time world champion.

Francis Ngannou and Tyson Fury

Ahead of that he has spoken to DAZN Boxing and played the winner stays on game.

It finds him picking Muhammad Ali over all of the proposed contemporary opponents including himself, Dubois, Fury, Usyk and legends like Mike Tyson, George Foreman, Joe Frazier, Wladimir Klitschko, Vitali Klitschko and Lennox Lewis.

After winning gold at the 1960 Rome Olympics, Ali turned pro and beat the likes of Sonny Liston, George Foreman, Joe Frazier and Earnie Shavers over his 61-fight campaign. The former undisputed heavyweight champion was known as ‘The Greatest’ and left his mark not just on boxing but on history and politics.

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Mike Tyson had such an impact on the sport of boxing that one of the current top heavyweights was named after him.

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Many would like to see that legacy left alone and are disappointed that he’s returning at 57-years-old to face YouTuber-turned-fighter Jake Paul.

Tyson Fury VS Mike Tyson

That doesn’t include Tyson Fury, ‘Iron’ Mike’s namesake and whose half-brother Tommy is the only man to beat Paul. He told The Stomping Ground that the controversial event was ‘fantastic for boxing.’

“I think it’s fantastic for boxing. You’ve got a legend in Mike Tyson, you’ve got a YouTube boxer who’s come into the game and blew it up with millions of followers and millions of views. Good, bad or indifferent, some people love him, some people hate him.

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I think it’s a really good spectacle for boxing, it brings a lot of people to the game. Who am I to say Mike Tyson shouldn’t be boxing or Jake Paul shouldn’t be boxing? Good luck to them, they’re both gonna make what I call a s**t ton of money out of it.”

As for his verdict on the fight, Fury believes that, based on ‘Iron’ Mike’s short training clips posted online, it’s evenly matched.

Jake Paul AND Mike Tyson VS Tyson Fury

“Okay the guy’s 57-years-old, but he’s former undisputed world heavyweight king and one guy who plays computers for a living who’s come into boxing about a year ago – so pretty even match … You’ve got to admire them both and I wish them both the best of luck. I seen Mike’s training hard on his videos, and Jake Paul’s always in shape. People say it’s s**t but I bet they still watch it.”

Many have pointed out that Tyson’s gym work, which does look impressive, is in short bursts designed for social media and doesn’t show what comes next – the recovery.

Whether he has what it takes to deliver that on the big stage over eight two-minute rounds remains to be seen. Of course, he himself may believe it will be over much quicker than that.

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In a first-look photo from “The Fire Inside,” Detroit’s own Ryan Destiny captures the intensity of boxing champion Claressa Shields.

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Destiny, pictured in the photo above with FX’s “Atlanta” star Bryan Tyree Henry, portrays the two-time Olympic gold medal winner from Flint on her journey to becoming possibly the greatest woman boxer in the history of the sport.

DAN CAMPBELL VS CLARESSA SHIELDS

The upcoming movie is adapted from the 2015 documentary about Shields, “T-Rex.” It is directed by Oscar nominee Rachel Morrison and written by Oscar winner Barry Jenkins, who is best known for 2016’s “Moonlight.”

Destiny, a West Bloomfield High School alum, is an actor, singer and dancer who was in the 2016 Fox series “Star” about a girl group trying to make it big in the music industry. Her credits include appearances in the Detroit-made AMC series “Low Winter Sun,” Freeform’s “Grown-ish” and the movie “A Girl Like Grace” with Meagan Good.

Asked what it is about Shields that made her want this role, Destiny said via email: “I kept saying how much I wanted to be a part of projects that tell stories about women in ways we may have not seen before. When this project was brought to me, I knew it was extremely special and going to challenge me in ways I needed it to.”

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Henry plays coach Jason Crutchfield, who helps Shields become the first American woman to land Olympic gold in boxing.

“The Fire Inside” is set to open December 25.

Claressa Shields VS Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

On Saturday, Shields, an undisputed middleweight champion, will challenge Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC women’s heavyweight championship at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The WBO light heavyweight title also is at stake in the match.

Shields visited the Detroit Lions training camp in Allen Park on Thursday and brought along her championship belts during a visit with Lions head coach Dan Campbell, Lions owner Sheila Ford Hamp and others.

The fight will be streamed on the DAZN sports platform.

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They can sometimes go under the radar, but the people who train the best boxers are pretty brave as well and Gervonta Davis‘ trainer has gone after Floyd Mayweather.

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As Mayweather once declared: “I’m the best, nobody can beat me.” Davis‘ trainer is planning to put that statement to the test.

Canelo Alvarez and Gervonta TANKS

Mayweather retired from professional boxing with a record of 50-0, with huge names like Manny Pacquiao and Canelo Alvarez failing to beat him when the chance came around.

He has never even been knocked down by an opponent’s punch, so you’d have to be brave or stupid to take him on.

The trainer’s statement

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Manny Pacquiao VS Floyd Mayweather

Taking to Instagram, Gervonta Davis‘ trainer wrote, “Gervonta Davis can decode the shoulder roll if Floyd can fight another exhibition. He can fight another fight if he is great as he says he is. Let’s stop spinning the fans, Gervonta vs Floyd.”

Davis was actually a part of Mayweather Productions in the past when he was trying to make his name, but since departing in 2022, he has been at loggerheads with Mayweather and a fight has been on the cards.

Mayweather had big hopes for Davis when they started working together.

“Uh, no I asked [was] what [Floyd] for the whole summer before I signed with him you know before I even you know signed anything on paper he already bought me cars, he bought me jewelry, and things like that,” Gervonta once said in an interview.

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Ryan Garcia has resumed his bizarre behavior, but this time, the controversial fighter seems to have taken things to the next level by proposing to boxer Claressa Shields that they have a baby, despite the fact that she is engaged.

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While Garcia is embroiled in the scandal of testing positive for drug tests twice during his fight against Devin Haney, and has requested a B sample test, scheduled for May 22, Garcia made the bold proposal to Shields, who is engaged to boyfriend Tony Rich.

RYAN GARCIA VS DEVIN HANEY AND CLARESSA SHIELDS

Since his fight against Haney was announced, Garcia has been linked to numerous women, some famous and some relatively unknown; however, each date seemed aimed at the purpose of gaining Shields’ attention.

In a post on the X-platform, Claressa Shields shared a screenshot of her text message exchange with Randy said, “Boy oh boy! I run 6 miles, do 100 ab wheel rollers, train my SCOC boxing kids….then I wake up to s*** like this @RyanGarcia and all I’m doing is minding my business.”

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Since his fight against Haney was announced, Garcia has been linked to numerous women, some famous and some relatively unknown; however, each date seemed aimed at the purpose of gaining Shields’ attention.

CLARESSA SHIELDS.

In a post on the X-platform, Claressa Shields shared a screenshot of her text message exchange with Randy said, “Boy oh boy! I run 6 miles, do 100 ab wheel rollers, train my SCOC boxing kids….then I wake up to s*** like this @RyanGarcia and all I’m doing is minding my business.”

Meanwhile, in text messages, Garcia appears to have made the initiative, saying, “If we had a baby, the baby would be superhuman.” To this, Shields maintained her polite demeanor and responded, “You need help Ryan,” referencing Ryan’s erratic behavior.

Garcia explained his reasoning

But, of course, ‘The Flash’ wasn’t about to let up, as he continued his string of messages.

He replied, “I’m just saying tho whatever…. You are a two-time Olympic gold medalist. I’m the best fighter to ever live.”

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Prince Naseem Hamed believes Tyson Fury is capable of avenging his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk and insists the two-time heavyweight world champion deserves more credit.

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Fury will get the chance at revenge over Usyk when the pair meet again on December 21 in Saudi Arabia, seven months on from their first meeting which the Ukrainian won by split decision to claim the undisputed heavyweight championship.

Former world champion, Hamed has blasted critics of ‘The Gypsy King’ and feels his whole career is being overlooked after suffering what was a maiden professional defeat.

FRANK BRUNO VS TYSON FURY

“Fury-Usyk, it’s gonna be a good fight,” the 50-year-old told IFLTV.

“I would love to see Tyson Fury step up to the plate in a way that he’s never ever done and bring all them belts back home.

“Nothing will make me happier than seeing that.

“I’ve always said why’s everybody just talking about his last fight?

“Why weren’t they talking about Tyson when he went and smashed up Wilder when nobody could do it.

“When Anthony Joshua wouldn’t fight him, why are we not talking about that?

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“Why is everybody forgetting he demolished everybody in that division for all them years?

OLEKSANdr usyk VS ANTHONY JOSHUA

“Why are you only talking about Tyson Fury right now after this last fight?

“How can you take everything away what he’s done in the sport and base it on his last fight?”

Fury endured a disastrous and fight-altering ninth round and was given a standing eight count from the referee, after stumbling into the ropes, as a result of a barrage of punishing blows.

The 36-year-old will not have the opportunity to become undisputed champion on December 21, after Usyk relinquished the IBF crown, with Daniel Dubois elevated to full champion and defending that belt on September 21 against Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium.

Hamed feels ‘The Gypsy King’ can reverse the result on December 21 and repeat the moments of success he had, in the rematch.

“He could [win the rematch] cause look, I seen him hitting Usyk with some serious uppercuts and hurting him and can hurt him so I feel he can.

“We got a lot of love for the Furys.

“He’s named his son [Prince], he’s said, after me.

“That means the world to me.”

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Oleksandr Usyk is one of the few men with a real insight into what it’s like to fight Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.

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OLEKSANdr usyk VS TYSON FURY AND ANTHONY JOSHUA

He first came up against Joshua back in 2021 as a big underdog at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. It was a close 12-round fight that he ultimately won on points.

He repeated the feat in 2022 when the two met for a rematch out in Saudi Arabia, this time surviving heavy shots late on from AJ to once again take a decision on the scorecards. The Brit struggled to accept defeat in the ring afterwards but over the course of the next year or so got back to winning ways including with three stoppage victories.

They have led him to a fight with IBF ruler Daniel Dubois in September when he will attempt to become a world champion for the third time.

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It was back in May that Usyk put his three world titles on the line against Fury, the then WBC champion. Once again the fight went the full 12 rounds and was a close contest with the Ukrainian just edging it come the final bell. That victory made him the undisputed heavyweight king, the first time anyone had held that honour since Lennox Lewis more than two decades ago.

Now Usyk must rematch Fury in December. Should he lose and Joshua win, there has been much speculation that ‘The Gypsy King’ and AJ could finally come to blows in the ring next year.

Otto Wallin vs Tyson Fury

Boxing King Media asked the Ukrainian who he thought would win that fight should it happen and he went with the man in form.

 

“I guess Anthony, ‘AJ’. I guess ‘AJ’.”

Otto Wallin is another man who has faced both Brits and he recently sided with Fury.

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Gervonta “Tank” Davis has quickly become one of the most exciting and talked-about fighters in boxing. Known for his explosive power, speed, and skill, Davis has captured the attention of boxing fans around the world.

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The Rise of Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Calvin Ford VS Gervonta Davis AND Isaac Cruz

Born November 7, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, Davis had a tough upbringing. Despite facing many challenges growing up, he found solace in boxing. He started training at Upton Boxing Center at the age of five, under the guidance of coach Calvin Ford. His dedication to the sport paid off early, as he quickly became a standout in the amateur ranks, winning numerous titles, including the National Golden Gloves.

Turning Pro and Early Success

Davis turned professional in 2013 at the age of 18. His early professional career was marked by a string of knockout victories, quickly establishing him as a force to be reckoned with in the lightweight division. With his aggressive style and ability to finish fights, Davis started to gain a reputation as one of the most dangerous young fighters in the sport.

World Titles and Rise to Fame

In 2017, the Baltimore native captured his first world title by defeating José Pedraza to win the IBF super featherweight title. This victory marked the beginning of his rise to stardom. He defended the title successfully, adding more knockout wins to his record.

GERVONTA TANKS

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His popularity soared as he delivered exciting performances in the ring. In 2019, he moved to the lightweight division, continuing his winning streak by capturing the WBA lightweight title. His thrilling one-punch knockout of Leo Santa Cruz in 2020 became one of the most talked-about moments in boxing that year, showcasing his devastating power.

He fought arguably the biggest fight of his career on April 22, 2023, when he defeated Ryan Garcia with a body shot TKO in a highly anticipated pay-per-view match. Since then, fans have been waiting for news about his next opponents.

Gervonta Davis: When Is His Next Fight?

Gervonta “Tank” Davis, one of boxing’s biggest stars, is known for his explosive power and undefeated record. Fans are always eager to know when they’ll see him in the ring again. As of now, there hasn’t been an official announcement for Davis’s next fight.

He was last in the ring in June, when he kayoed Frank “the Ghost” Martin for his 30th straight win (28 by knockout) on another Vegas pay-per-view.

Though there are rumours about potential matchups, nothing has been confirmed. Some speculate that Davis might face other top fighters in his weight class, like Shakur Stevenson or Devin Haney. Others think he might take on another rising star or even consider moving up in weight for a new challenge.1xBet are already offering odds on who Davis might fight next, making the anticipation even more exciting. 

Davis and Premier Boxing Champions usually announce his fights a few months in advance, so fans should be ready for updates soon.

In the meantime, “Tank” remains one of the most exciting fighters to watch, and his next fight will be a must-see event. Stay tuned for more information on when and where “Tank” will return to the ring.

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Anthony Edwards gets a shout-out ahead of his new role! The Minnesota Timberwolves guard is fresh off his national duty and the first thing he picked up is not a basketball. The 23-year-old strapped boxing gloves on his bare knuckles in the lead-up to the much-awaited Saturday scrap between Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III. Above all, T-Rex A. K. A. Claressa Shields dropped a personal note to the Olympian on his special role.

Anthony Edwards VS Claressa Shields AND FLOYD Mayweather

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The long overdue boxing exhibition between Mayweather and Gotti III is finally on the cards. The last time the two pugilists took to the ring, fans couldn’t witness a result as the match came crashing down on the 6th round after the mayhem outside the ring. After a year, the fighters have come together for another face-off. But this time, the undisputed money will have a special company. It’s none other than Anthony Edwards.

According to TMZ, Ant-Man and Anthony Davis would accompany Floyd Mayweather to the ring on Saturday. So, the fans expect the two Olympians in Mexico City for the August 24 event. Moreover, ahead of the matchup, Edwards dropped a video on his Instagram. It was a video of gloved-up Edwards, throwing punches at a trainer. The baller certainly seemed to be prepared for the boxing game, even though he would be off the ring. Notably, he received a shout-out from Claressa Shields as she wrote, “Ok ok favorite!!!” in the comments.

Notably, this isn’t the only time when the new WBC heavyweight champion is involved in Anthony Edwards’ affairs. But before we head to that, let’s clear out the Floyd Mayweather business. Why are Edwards and Anthony Davis accompanying him to the ring? Well, this isn’t the first time. Earlier, Mayweather walked in with Justin Bieber and Lil’ Wayne by his side. Moreover, Jarred Vanderbilt is also expected to join the NBA duo.

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Claressa Shields publicly backs Anthony Edwards

Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III

In the last few days, Noah Lyles and Anthony Edwards hit the headlines after the sprinter’s statement resurfaced again. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Lyles has done some damage to Edwards in an interview with Sean Gregory. Apparently, Adidas had invited Lyles for the Ant-Man signature shoe launch event, which the sprinter didn’t turn up.

Speaking of which, Lyles said, You want to do what?’ You want to invite me to [an event for] a man who has not even been to an NBA Finals? In a sport that you don’t even care about? And you’re giving him a shoe?” And went on to make a case to get himself a signature deal with the sporting brand.

While the Wolves guard remained silent about the interview both during the time of its release and after it was resurfaced, Shields didn’t keep quiet. The boxer reshared Lyles’ comments on her X handle and wrote, This looks [like] jealousy to me.” Days later, she has given a shout-out to the star’s new role in the Mayweather fight. Ant-Man certainly has a star cheerleader off the court.

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Claressa Shields’ message to Savannah Marshall: “You can’t beat me in nothing. It doesn’t matter what we do. Basketball, we can run the 400m, I’m going to leave her in the dust. I don’t even know how to do a backflip but I’m going to do a better backflip than her”

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Claressa Shields has a message for Savannah Marshall.

The two rivals fought in an excellent undisputed middleweight title fight in 2022, which Shields won by unanimous decision.

CLARESSA SHIELDS

But Marshall believes the outcome could be different if they fought again, especially if it was in an MMA contest.

Claressa Shields has a message for Savannah Marshall.

The two rivals fought in an excellent undisputed middleweight title fight in 2022, which Shields won by unanimous decision.

But Marshall believes the outcome could be different if they fought again, especially if it was in an MMA contest.

“She wants to come to MMA and try her luck, come on. I’m not stopping her. I just know that she is not a harder worker than me. That’s why she couldn’t beat me in boxing.”

Savannah Marshall vs Claressa Shields

The American went on to say: “Savannah needs to understand – and the sooner she understands the better – you can’t beat me in nothing. The sooner she understands that the better we’ll all be. Just give it up. You can’t beat me in nothing.

“You keep coming over here saying you’re chasing me to MMA. I’ve been in MMA, you’re not chasing me. I am right here for you and if I’m motivation for you to train, hey, train. But guess what – you will get beat up again,” she continued.

“It doesn’t matter what we do. Basketball, track, we can run the 400m, I’m going to [leave her] in the dust. I don’t even know how to do a backflip but I’m going to do a better backflip than her.”

Shields added: “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. It doesn’t matter.

“We can play ping pong, I’m going to win. I’m just better than her at everything. She needs to understand that and I’m going to make sure whatever she wants to challenge me in, I’m better.

“That’s how competitive I am. She can’t beat me in nothing. She can’t beat me in trash talk either, I trash-talked her under the table.

“Everything I said hit her to the heart. She kept thinking about me and dreaming about me. We got in that ring and then I beat her up.”

Their rivalry though will continue. Shields will compete next in MMA. She will have another PFL bout on Saturday.

Marshall expects to make her PFL debut in the summer but will be cageside this weekend to scope out Shields for a potential fight.

“Tell her I said thank you for coming to watch me. I feel so honoured, so privileged that she’s coming,” Shields said in a comment laced with sarcasm.

“She’s going to see what a real fighter fights like come February 24. She’s going to see what she wants to be.”

Shields maintained though that she does not need to fight Marshall again.

“I don’t care about what Savannah Marshall thinks. I never did and I don’t and I won’t ever,” the American declared.

“I think Savannah thinks about me way more than I ever think about her. I stopped thinking about her the moment they raised my hand and they said: ‘The undisputed champion of the world.’

“Once they said I was the winner of that fight, I haven’t thought about the girl. Great fight, I had a great victory.

“Of course she don’t like me, duh. But I love you girl and I’m going to love beating you up again if you keep messing with me.”

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