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ANTHONY JOSHUA is in talks over a new two-fight deal – but it

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ANTHONY JOSHUA is in talks over a new two-fight deal – but it may not include Tyson Fury or Daniel Dubois.

An arm injury has ruled him out of returning – leaving Joshua to have surgery on his elbow in May.

And promoter Eddie Hearn revealed talks with Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh have taken place in the meantime.

Hearn told BoxingScene: “We are actually discussing a two-fight deal with Riyadh Season.

“We’ve been doing that, [Turki Alalshikh] said that on the night of Canelo [vs. William Scull, May 3], when we had our meeting, and that’s the plan really.

“We want to box sometime this year, October, November, December.”

Joshua, 35, snubbed a rematch with Dubois, 27, the IBF champion.

Dubois now rematches Oleksandr Usyk on July 19 at Wembley two years after losing to the Ukrainian.

Fury, 36, was twice beaten by Usyk, 38, in 2024 and announced his shock retirement in January.

It dashes hopes of a British blockbuster with AJ but Hearn said: “We’ll see what happens with Dubois-Usyk, we’ll see what happens with Fury.

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“And if we don’t fight those guys, we’ll fight, and then maybe we’ll follow one of those guys next year.”

Two names also on Joshua’s radar are Dillian Whyte and American Jared Anderson.

Hearn said: “Two guys that have been discussed, but nothing concrete.”

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AJ knocked out Whyte in 2015 and they were due to meet in a rematch in August 2023.

That was until Whyte returned “an adverse finding” in his pre-fight drug test – having to subsequently withdraw.

Whyte is due to return on Saturday on Fabio Wardley’s undercard in Ipswich – but is yet to have an opponent.

Anderson, 25, meanwhile was KO’d by Martin Bakole, 31, last August but beat Marios Kollias in his February comeback.

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I Go Down Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois But I

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I Go Down Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois But I forgotten heavyweight hit harder than them all – Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson has shared the ring with a who’s who of heavyweight greats during his 20-year stint in professional boxing.

The American veteran started out as a contender, building up a respectable 22-0-1 record in his first six years in the paid ranks before landing a WBC title shot against Vitali Klitschko in 2009.

He lost the fight via unanimous decision, and after falling to a second defeat against Tor Hamer in the Prizefighter 25: heavyweight final, his career took an entirely different route.

In the preceding years, Johnson established himself as one of the most recognisable journeymen in boxing, sharing the ring with the likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois and Andy Ruiz Jr, to name a few.

He has since lost 20 out of his last 29 fights and currently holds a 36-22-2 record.

Yet his durability and defensive craft mean only three men have been able to stop him at the time of writing (Joshua, Petar Milas and Martin Bakole).

Given that he wasn’t able to withstand the punishment of the aforementioned trio, the expectation is that one of them would be considered the hardest hitter he has ever faced.

However, when the question was posed to him by Russian newspaper Sport Express, Johnson picked an opponent he actually beat.

“Alex Leapai from Australia,” he replied. “Alex Leapai is the physically strongest boxer I have ever met in my life.

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Lagtest News & Updxates: Manny Pacquiao gives his verdict on Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight and

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Lagtest News & Updxates: Manny Pacquiao gives his verdict on Canelo Alvarez  vs Terence Crawford fight and sends a message to the American boxer

For an eight-division boxing champion like Manny Pacquiao, he can comment on any topic he wants. On this occasion, the issue that has caused a stir is about the fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford, which will undergo changes of venue and date, but not of protagonists

During his visit to Los Angeles, a possible venue for the fight between the Mexican and the Briton, Manny Pacquiao, 46 years old, is preparing for his fight against welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19, in his return to the ring after four years of absence. However, local reporters took advantage of his presence to ask him his opinion about the fight between Canelo vs Crawford.

The British boxer will have to gain around 12.5 pounds to face Canelo Alvarez, so Pacman was asked for some advice for Crawford to reach the weight without setbacks, remembering that the Filipino champion did it on several occasions to dominate eight different categories
 was Manny’s quick response, before embarking on his preparation and promotional activities.
However, does Manny Pacquiao look favorably on the fight between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford? With another quick response, the multi-champion replied with thumbs up:
where he does not seem to be displeased with this confrontation after the questions that the Mexican monarch has received about his lack of physical condition and his fights that generate a lot of money, but little sporting spectacle.

The British boxer will move up two divisions for his fight against the Mexican. Many analysts seem to be unsure about the direction of the fight. Especially after the showdown in Riyadh, doubts about Canelo’s physical superiority also diminished.

However, Manny Pacquiao’s quick responses are in favor of this fight or he opted for a safer bet. Canelo Alvarez is the super middleweight king. Crawford enters his lair to claim the crown. The Mexican, with 67 fights under his belt, is one of the most successful executioners of British fighters. It is expected that both fighters can give the sport a touch of greatness, something that has been diluted in recent years.

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Tyson Fury Rematch Update: Jake Paul slid into Tyson Fury’s direct messages recently to attempt

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Tyson Fury Rematch Update: Jake Paul slid into Tyson Fury’s direct messages recently to attempt to make a rematch with his brother Tommy.

Tyson Fury, The former Love Island star remains the only man to have beaten Paul during a fledgling 11-1 professional boxing career.

Both men squared off in February 2023, with Tommy getting his hand raised via split decision despite being dropped by a stiff jab in the eighth and final round.

Since then, Paul has won five fights on the bounce and is set to square off against former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr on June 28 in Anaheim.

Tyson Fury has been far less active, with two fights in the same timespan after undergoing surgery on a recurring hand injury.

He returned to the ring for the first time in almost two years to beat 5-2 Bosnian pro Kenan Hanjalic earlier this month and called out Paul in the immediate aftermath.

“Jake Paul’s a b**** and he’s running scared,” he bellowed. “Jake, the hand’s fixed now, baby. The hand’s fixed.

“I fought a guy in here tonight who’s had over 100 amateur fights and is experienced as hell, and he’s as tough as teak.

“If Jake Paul wants to step inside this ring, I guarantee you next time I’ll knock you spark out.”

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‘I’ve Got More in 5 Fights’ A UFC icon celebrated a big win, but didn’t hold back when firing

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‘I’ve Got More in 5 Fights’ A UFC icon celebrated a big win, but didn’t hold back when firing at Claressa Shields online

Claressa Shields has carved out a legendary path in the world of boxing. Undefeated with a 16-0 record, she’s a multi-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Despite her dominance in the ring, she’s often drawn criticism for her knockout ratio—just three of her sixteen wins have come by stoppage. And now, one UFC icon who fought last night had some choice words about that—sparking a fresh round of drama that could shake up the entire combat sports world.

Cris Cyborg, fresh off a first-round TKO win over Precious Harris-McCray at Fight Night 3 in San Jose, took to social media and threw verbal jabs at Claressa Shields. The tweet was blunt: ‘Only 5 boxing fights but I’ve already got more KO’s than @Claressashields’. That post alone made waves—but the context behind it makes it even louder.

READ MORE : Claressa Shields surpasses Oleksandr Usyk, Terence Crawford and Naoya Inoue with record-breaking win

Cyborg’s win over Precious Harris-McCray marked the 20th anniversary of her combat sports debut, a milestone few athletes ever reach. The co-main event at the Tech CU Arena saw Cyborg bulldoze her opponent in the opening round, earning her fifth professional boxing victory—and her fourth by knockout.

The rivalry between the two isn’t new. They’ve sparred together in the past and had a public fallout afterward. Their exchanges, often fiery, have largely centered around weight. Cyborg has called for fights at 147 pounds, while Shields has aimed closer to her standard boxing weights of 160–168 lbs. The tension, though rooted in sportsmanship, has become a battle of legacy and leverage.

Whether this latest shot reignites serious talks for a crossover bout or just keeps the feud alive online, one thing is clear: Cyborg isn’t done making noise in the fight game. With both women being marquee names in their respective sports, a matchup between Cyborg and Shields could generate massive buzz and deliver one of the biggest crossover events in recent memory.

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No Uturn As Terence Crawford Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Pacquiao Has Any Chance Of

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No Uturn As Terence Crawford Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Pacquiao Has Any Chance Of Beating Barrios At 46

Manny Pacquiao is just months away from making his shock return to the sport and Terence Crawford has weighed in on the situation.

The 46-year-old Filipino icon will controversially lock horns with reigning WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios on Saturday July 19, with Las Vegas set to play host to the return of ‘PacMan’

Pacquiao’s return has shocked fans and pundits alike, especially considering the eight-division world champion has not fought as a professional since he was defeated by former WBA welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas in 2021.

One man who has weighed in on the 46-year-old’s comeback is former undisputed welterweight champion Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, who has given his answer on whether he believes ‘PacMan’ can defy the odds and reclaim welterweight honours once again.

Speaking in a media scrum, Crawford was asked if he thinks Pacquiao is ‘too old’ to make a comeback to the sport against a young and active champion like Barrios but said he absolutely can’t be written off

“I can’t say if he’s too old or not, you know, if he gets in there and wins then everybody will be saying differently so I don’t put no limit on an all-time-great like Manny Pacquiao.”

READ MORE : “He Knows”: Terence Crawford ‘Told’ Gervonta Davis The Fighter Who Will Be The First To Beat Him

Pacquiao’s last victory came in 2019 when he outpointed Keith Thurman to claim the WBA welterweight title, but he would have a 2-year hiatus from the sport before facing Ugas in the summer of 2021. After suffering a unanimous decision defeat, ‘PacMan’ would draw the curtain on his career shortly after.

Barrios has made just one defence of his WBC crown at 147lbs, fighting to a split decision draw against Abel Ramos on the undercard of Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson last November.

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British heavyweights Anthony Joshua Perfectly Sums Up Dave Allen’s Brutal

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British heavyweights Anthony Joshua Perfectly Sums Up Dave Allen’s Brutal Knockout Win Over Johnny Fisher

Anthony Joshua has praised Dave Allen in the wake of his knockout win over Johnny Fisher.

The two British heavyweights met in a necessary rematch after first fighting the ten round distance in December last year. Though Fisher controlled the opening rounds in their initial bout, Allen turned the tide in the fifth with a knockdown and came on strong thereafter, with the Romford man doing well to survive

It was a split decision in favour of Fisher, a highly controversial outcome given most felt Allen had scored one of the biggest wins of his career. In the rematch this weekend, he left no doubt. Though likely down on the cards again, it was the fifth once more in which Allen took advantage of a tiring Fisher to unleash his best shots.

He dropped the younger man once and finished him off with a devastating combination as the bell went, handing Fisher his first loss.

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In the aftermath, two-time heavyweight world champion took to social media to praise fan favourite Allen’s journey back to winning ways.

‘The Doncaster De La Hoya’ now has options, making it clear he is keen on more big nights under the lights at British level, with a title shot even an opportunity.

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World champion who “I’m Leaning Towards Him” Amir Khan Predicts Anthony

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World champion who “I’m Leaning Towards Him” Amir Khan Predicts Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder

Anthony Joshua versus Deontay Wilder is a heavyweight showdown many would like to see, including Amir Khan.

Both of these men are now in the later stages of their careers. Joshua is a former two-time world champion who had plenty of huge nights on his way to becoming a three-belt unified ruler. He beat the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Kubrat Pulev, Dillian Whyte, and although he lost to Andy Ruiz Jr, he avenged the loss six months later

It was soon to be undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk who dethroned him and then beat him again in a rematch across 2021 and 2022, and when Joshua tried to win the IBF belt back against Daniel Dubois last September, he was stopped inside five.

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Anthony Joshua, Wilder, meanwhile has lost four of his last five fights – two against Tyson Fury, and one each against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang, the latter by stoppage.

Before that, he was a long-time WBC champion with an impressive number of knockouts, and he returns to the ring in June against Tyrrell Herndon in Kansas as he makes one more attempt at getting back to the top level.

In a round of winner stays on with Mail Sport Boxing, Khan was asked to pick between the Brit and the American and sided with his countryman.

“Leaning more towards Joshua, so I think Joshua on that one.”

Right now, a fight between these two seems a way off. It had been hoped that Joshua and Fury would be sharing the ring however ‘The Gypsy King’ retired after his two losses to Usyk, and Joshua is now about to undergo elbow surgery so will be out until later in the year.

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Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to

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Deontay Wilder vs Tyrrell Herndon: Date, UK start time, undercard and how to follow as Bronze Bomber returns to ring

Deontay Wilder is set to return to the boxing ring next month to face Tyrrell Herndon, a year after his shocking defeat to Zhilei Zhang.

The Bronze Bomber established a reputation as one of the hardest punchers in heavyweight history during the early part of his career.

However, the last few years of his career have been marked by defeats.

Losses to Tyson Fury are acceptable, but his last two contests have seen him knocked out by Zhang and Joseph Parker.

But at the age of 39, he’s stepping back into the ring as he looks to rebuild his reputation.

His opponent is a bit of a journeyman, having lost five times since his debut in 2014.

But Herndon is on a three-fight win streak, and he has the opportunity to achieve the biggest victory of his life.

Wilder vs Herndon: Date and how to follow

This 12-round heavyweight contest will take place on Friday, June 27.

The main event ring walk is expected on on Saturday, June 28 4am UK time.

It will be held at the Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas.

It is going to be shown on BLK Prime, and it will be a pay-per-view.

A subscription for BLK Prime starts at $5.99 a month, but you will have to pay on top of that for this bout.

talkSPORT will be across the action through fight week, and talkSPORT.com will have all the build-up and reaction.

To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.

You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.

Wilder vs Herndon: What has been said?

As long as Wilder wins, he has plans for some big fights.

One particular fight he has in mind is against Jarrell Miller.

The American duo have exchanged plenty of barbs in the past, and Wilder would love to face him in the ring.

Speaking to Bloody Elbow, he said: “I don’t like him at all. I ain’t gonna say too many things, but this dude has always been a hater. He’s always trying to do things or say stupid shit.

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“If that time comes and the money is right for that situation, I would love to put him down.

“Like I told him, h better go get that grave plot paid for by the time I get him because I ain’t playing.”

Anthony Joshua would also like a crack at Wilder, though he admitted his body is struggling at the moment.

He said: “I think a potential fight with Martin Bakole, Agit Kabayel or Deontay Wilder would work.”

Then on his physical state, he said: “My body has been through the works.

“Sooner than later. I’m still training but I’m just kind of rebuilding.

“To be good is not enough in boxing, if you want to be a world champion you’ve got to be great

“Throughout the last year or so, especially my last fight I was good but not great.

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“It’s a serious investment” – British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua eyes

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“It’s a serious investment” – British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua eyes Watford takeover

British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua is weighing up a potential investment in EFL Championship side Watford FC — the club from his hometown, Soccernet.ng reports.

The former unified heavyweight champion, who was born and raised in Watford and still lives in the area, is reportedly exploring an opportunity to take a financial stake in the club.

At 35, Joshua has already carved out a highly successful boxing career — Olympic gold in 2012 and multiple world titles in the professional ranks — earning an estimated $110 million in the process.

Speaking to Seconds Out, Joshua explained his motivation to invest strategically rather than spend frivolously — and revealed that Watford FC has emerged as a serious option.

“It’s a serious investment” – British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua eyes Watford takeover

“We wanted to move into private equity, venture capital funds,” Joshua told Seconds Out, via TalkSport.

“As you earn, naturally you want to save, so rather than me spending recklessly I’m trying to invest money into certain asset classes — and that [Watford] was an opportunity that presented itself.”

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He added: “Nothing’s come of it yet. It’s a serious investment. If it comes off, it’s one that should do well.

“If they went back to the Premier League, then I’d need to get a shop on Market Street because the traffic that would be coming through Watford would be phenomenal.

“I’m not a massive football fan myself, but watching the fans stream down Market Street and into Vicarage Road — those were great scenes. If we don’t do it, then good luck to them anyway because they’re a great team.”

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Watford finished 14th in the 2024/25 Championship campaign, securing safety but falling short of a promotion challenge. The Hornets, who were relegated from the Premier League in 2022, have since been striving to reclaim top-flight status.

The club has had several Nigerian stars in recent years, including Odion Ighalo, William Troost-Ekong and Emmanuel Dennis — a connection that could make Joshua’s involvement even more meaningful for fans.

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