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Loyalty Under Scrutiny: Bawling Jon Rahm Not Enough to Clear Doubts as His Loyalty to LIV Golf Remains Under Scrutiny

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Jon Rahm LIV Golf

Jon Rahm’s emotions went from fiery to tearful in just 24 hours.

After a heated run-in with a fan on Saturday, Rahm broke down in tears as he won his first LIV Golf title at LIV Golf UK. But the celebration was bittersweet, as fans continued to question his loyalty to the tour and whether his outburst was a genuine display of passion or just a calculated move.

NUCLR GOLF on their X handle tweeted the emotional moment when Tyrrell Hatton, Legion XIII player, missed the playoff putt and Rahm emerged as the victor. The post captioned, “🚨🏆🥲 #EMOTIONAL MOMENT — Jon Rahm is moved to tears after claiming victory at LIV GOLF UK. @LegionXIIIgc teammate Tyrrell Hatton missed on 18 to force a playoff. ” However, not everyone was buying into Rahm’s emotional display, with many fans expressing skepticism about his tears in the comments.

Some accused him of crocodile tears, while others questioned his loyalty to LIV Golf, citing his earlier altercation with a fan as evidence of his true character. Meanwhile, the incident that sparked the debate about Rahm’s behavior occurred on the par-4 16th hole at JCB Golf & Country Club.

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As Rahm lined up his third shot, a group of intoxicated fans distracted him with chants of “Golf but Louder”, including a comment that seemed to be directed at his weight. Subsequently, the LIV Golf UK champ threw up his arms in frustration. In response to the heckling, he appeared visibly upset. Rahm’s caddie, Adam Hayes, fired back at the heckler, saying, “Yeah, it’s ‘Golf but Louder’ but not when you’re yelling in our f***ing backswing, d***head.”

Now, as the tears of joy streamed down Rahm’s face, the lingering doubts about his authenticity only intensified. Fans wonder if his emotional display was a genuine celebration or a calculated attempt to redeem his image after the previous day’s altercation.

Referring to Rahm’s outburst the previous day, one fan poked, “Wasn’t he crying about something completely different yesterday?” and another added, “Fitting considering he cried all week long.” These comments connect his emotional win to his earlier angry outburst, questioning the sincerity of his tears. They imply that Rahm’s emotional volatility undermines his credibility and raises doubts about his genuine commitment to LIV Golf.

Another fan dismissed his emotions as worthless, stating, “Imagine being emotional about an exhibition event that nobody cares about. Hope these guys enjoy the irrelevancy until the Masters.” This highlights the belief that LIV Golf events are merely exhibitions with little significance compared to the traditional major tournaments. With all four majors concluded, the breakaway league players exempted from events like the Masters will realize the stark difference in prestige and importance.

One fan commented sarcastically, “Yes, the prestigious LIV UK tournament with all its traditions and years of big name winners…..” This comment reflects skepticism towards LIV Golf’s legitimacy and history. For fans loyal to the PGA Tour, the LIV Golf UK event lacks the historical prestige and gravitas of established PGA Tour events. Another fan added with a similar sentiment, “So much history behind that great trophy.” The sarcasm highlights the perceived inferiority of LIV Golf events compared to the long-standing history of PGA Tour tournaments.

Additionally, a fan emphasized the lack of impact on world rankings, saying, “It means 0 in world rankings. Crocodile tears.” The fact that LIV Golf events do not award Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points renders Rahm’s victory less meaningful in the broader context of professional golf. The sentiment underscores the loyalty of PGA Tour fans who view OWGR points as a critical measure of a golfer’s success and relevance.

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A “Trash-A” Fight: David Benavidez on Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga Fight

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Canelo Alvarez and the choice of his opponents this year, needless to say, have been rather puzzling for the fans.

His loyal fan base would have preferred to witness him going toe-to-toe with heavy-handed David Benavidez. But first, they got a Cinco de Mayo fight in Jaime Munguia, and now, for their annual Mexican Independence Day treat, they have Edgar Berlanga. Is this a fight that will move the needle? The verdict is still out on it. But for ‘Mexican Monster,’ it’s a fight that “no one wants to see”.

Benavidez, 27, who had been Alvarez’s mandatory for over 2  years, ended his disappointing chase with the Mexican champion, as he decided to stay put at 175 and challenge for the gold. He had been devoid of the same at 168 because Alvarez, 34, never ceded to the fans’ demand. The latter also tossed Benavidez’s WBC’s interim title mandate into the bin. With Alvarez, at 61-2-2, now trying to attract eyeballs for his September fight, he might struggle a bit. That’s what the American fighter believes.

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In a conversation with ‘2ToneDaSupastar,’ Benavidez, at 29-0, expressed his candid view of Alvarez vs. Berlanga. Not only did he slander the fight but also threw a shade on the Mexican champion. He said, “It’s a trash-a*s fight. Nobody wants to see that. But at the end of the day, Canelo doesn’t face the strongest opposition.”

After the IBF stripped Alvarez of one of his titles at 168, the fight has already received a jolt. The fight tries to bank on the Mexico-Puerto Rico rivalry to sell tickets to the MGM Arena, but if some are to believe, Alvarez missed the trick by not fighting Benavidez. The fans were curious to witness how the Guadalajara native would have fared against a power puncher in Benavidez. However, now that the ship has sailed, the Phoenix native is focused on his light-heavyweight journey. But he does hold a grudge against Alvarez for not giving him the biggest fight of his career.

In the same conversation, Benavidez shed light on being mandatory for Alvarez, which the WBC never enforced against the super middleweight champion. Speaking with a tone of discontent, the orthodox boxer said, “I have been his mandatory for the last three years. I can’t force a man to fight me. It shouldn’t even come to a position where you have to activate your mandatory. What’s the interim title for? That’s basically activating your mandatory… At the end of the day, I gotta move forward with my career.”

Benavidez is now next in line to face the winner of Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol, where all the straps of 175 will be on the line. He might have to wait for a while, as Beterbiev vs. Bivol has a rematch clause. So you can expect Beanvidez to finally realize his ambition of fighting for the undisputed crown somewhere in the first quarter of 2025.

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“There’s Not a Woman on This Earth That Can Beat Claressa Shields”: Fans Go Wild as ‘GWOAT’ Becomes Heavyweight Champion

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Is there anyone who can stop the Claressa Shields juggernaut?

Yet again, the ‘GWOAT’ has added to her long list of achievements by becoming the heavyweight champion, beating Canadian boxer Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse. With the win, Shields has now become a five-division champion, picking up the vacant WBO world light-heavyweight title as well. It was light work for Shields as she got the job done in the second round. Backed against the ropes by Joanisse, the Michigan native ducked underneath a hook thrown by her opponent, and countered with a combination of punches that knocked the Canadian boxer down on the canvas. From then on, it was curtains for the Quebec native.

Although Joanisse staggered back up to her feet, Shields went on the offensive and delivered two more knockdowns, which ultimately forced the referee to stop the fight. Shields won with one minute and nine seconds left in the round.

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The two-time Olympic gold medalist moved up two weight classes to 175 (light-heavyweight) and also challenged Vanessa for her WBC belt. In the closing seconds of the first round itself, the Canadian was stunned by the power punches Shields threw at her. There was a definite upgrade in the power that came with the weight gain.

The dominant win put her in the esteemed company of Roy Jones Jr. as they are the only two boxers in more than 100 years to win middleweight and heavyweight titles. Previously she has picked up titles in light-middleweight, middleweight, and super-middleweight divisions.

After the win, stunned by her own performance, she revealed her plans to stay put at heavyweight. “Maybe I can stay at heavyweight if I’m going to be this strong inside the ring. I put her down three times, so hey, the GWOAT stays.”

Shields has now picked up the WBC heavyweight title, and the vacant WBO World Light Heavyweight title. This was also a special night for Shields because this was her first TKO since beating Nikki Adler in 2017. This is only the two-time undisputed champion’s third knockout win in her entire professional career. Meanwhile, the fans flooded the comment section to give Shields the credit she deserves.

One fan was sure of the fact that there wasn’t any woman on earth who could beat Claressa Shields. Her undefeated boxing record and the titles she has won are a testament to the fact that she is deserving of the moniker  ‘GWOAT’.

Another fan was disappointed with Shields’ opponent. They couldn’t believe that the Canadian boxer was a heavyweight champion. Safe to say, the fight wasn’t competitive at all, with Shields delivering a beatdown and ending the fight sooner than expected.

Another fan pointed out that it was Shields’ first knockout victory in 2017. Although Shields is an excellent boxer, she is far from a knockout artist. Out of the fifteen opponents she has faced, the undisputed middleweight champion could only KO three of them. Her last knockout win came against Nikki Adler in 2017.

One fan was quite sure that Shields would generate so much power in her punches at 175 and gave credit to her “healthy” calorie intake.

The headline event at Little Caesars Arena got a mixed reaction from fans. A spectacular KO finish from Shields was more than what the fans expected, but, on the other hand, they were disappointed by the quality of boxing on display by the opponent.

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‘WE ARE ON DIFFERENT LEVELS’ – USYK WANTS $200 MILLION FOR THE JOSHUA TRILOGY

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Oleksandr Usyk Anthony Joshua

Oleksandr Usyk would consider fighting Anthony Joshua in a trilogy for $200 million. 

That is according to Usyk’s promoter, Alex Krassyuk. The pair boxed each other twice, and Usyk emerged victorious on both occasions. The wins meant Usyk became the Unified Heavyweight Champion. Since then, both boxers have improved. Usyk defeated Tyson Fury as the Undisputed Heavyweight Champion, the first man since Lennox Lewis in 1999. Usyk will rematch Fury on December 21. However, it is not for undisputed after Usyk vacated.

Joshua has done well since teaming up with Ben Davidson. In their two fights together, Joshua has secured stoppage wins overOtto Wallin and Francis Ngannou. Joshua will now box Daniel Duboisfor the IBF Heavyweight Title. If Joshua beats Dubois, he could face Usyk again if the Ukrainian beats Fury. That sets up a massive undisputed fight. Usyk has now become a much bigger name than when he faced Joshua, giving the Ukrainian more leverage in negotiations. With no pressing need to face Joshua, it would take a massive offer for him to fight AJ.

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“He’s a great champ and he’s changed a lot since the two fights with Usyk. We’ve seen him going down and seen him rising up. It’s also a complicated fight to make. “I’ll tell you why, because now we are on different levels. In the first fight, Usyk was almost a no-name and Joshua was a massive star in the UK. After he beat him twice, Joshua still remains a massive star here no matter what. So this fight might be something that attracts the attention of the entire world. If we decide to earn money, then we can probably go for AJ for $200million,” Krassyuk said

Usyk’s team has said he may consider moving back down to cruiserweight after the Fury rematch. Usyk has already been undisputed at the weight class, showing he knows what it takes to dominate. However, he would have to drop a significant amount of weight, making it a tougher task at the tail end of his career.

Usyk could also take a crossover fight with an MMA fighter or in BKFC. His team has expressed interest in taking on Conor McGregor in bare-knuckle. McGregor has two fights left on his UFC contract. Since he is a part-owner of BKFC, he has said he wants to take some fights under the organization. Getting big names like Usyk would help propel BKFC’s brand.

The final option is to retire. Usyk is undefeated and has won everything from amateur to professional level. Taking further fights at this stage only risks Usyk’s legacy if he comes up short. Either way, Krassyuk simply wanted the best for his fighter.

“I’m not talking on anyone’s behalf. We are happy if our opponents are happy. If they receive some huge amounts that they are satisfied with, for us it makes us more happy. We don’t want to get in somebody else’s business. If we are happy with what we achieved, then everything else stays out of our sight,” Krassyuk added

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‘I’LL GIVE A FAIR PRICE’ FOR CRAWFORD: TURKI ALALSHIKH TELLS CANELO:

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Turki Alalshikh says he will not be held hostage by Canelo Alvarez’s demands as talks over a Terence Crawford fight remain in the background. 

Alvarez will box Edgar Berlangaon September 14 during Mexican Independence Day. The news meant Canelo vs. David Benavidez was off the table, as the Mexican Monster moved up to 175 pounds. Canelo demanded $150-200 million to fight Benavidez, which never came as the Saudis were not interested in putting up those numbers. Canelo’s decision to fight Berlanga on September 14 also got Turki’s attention.

It will clash with UFC 306, which has been labelled Riyadh Season Noche UFC due to the Saudis sponsoring it. The UFC is likely to get more ratings as it is the first fight at The Sphere. In addition, the headline event of Sean O’Malley vs. Merab Dvalishvili is much more competitive than Canelo’s fight. Alalshikh had plenty to say about Canelo moving forward.

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“I’ll give Canelo what I think is a fair price. If he accepts it, he deals directly with me to finish the deal. We will eat him…I guaranteed Crawford a big fight. I want Canelo for Crawford, and Crawford wants Canelo. But if Canelo is crazy [asking for too much money], I will still guarantee Crawford any fight he wants,” Turki Alalshikh said

Canelo’s decision not to face his IBF mandatory William Scull means he is no longer undisputed. The Mexican’s ability to secure a larger purse will be impacted somewhat since he is not undisputed. With Canelo recognizing he is at the latter end of his career, there is a clear plan to take the least risky fights for the most money. He has already won titles in four-weight classes and will go down as a future Hall of Famer.

Aside from Benavidez, Canelo beat the toughest boxer of his era three times when he took on GGG. That was a perfect response to getting beat by Floyd Mayweather, who is one of the best of all time. While the Dmitry Bivol defeat was a setback, Canelo’s CV spans over 60 fights, showing he has faced all kinds of opponents. A Crawford fight is the last likely big bout he can take. His other options are too risky.

David Morrell Jr. may see his long-term future at 175 instead of 168, which is a risky fight regardless, as he is a knockout artist. Christian Mbilli is another knockout artist who has called out Alvarez. If Canelo did not pursue the Benavidez fight, facing Morell or Mbilli for less money makes no sense.
Alvarez was initially against the idea of fighting Crawford, saying he gets no credit for beating a 147 fighter. But if the money is a fight, Alvarez could be swayed. Crawford’s trainer, Brian McIntyre, expects his fighter to beat Canelo.

“Canelo has been in the game long enough to know what he’s doing… If [Crawford] does get Canelo right after the Madrimov fight, [Canelo] might just be in a little bit of trouble. Because [Crawford] has got that rhythm, he’s into that rhythm, into his groove. It’s a good thing for Terence,” Bomac stated

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Claressa Shields stops Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse to become four-weight champion

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Claressa Shields TKO’s Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse to land WBC heavyweight title & WBO light heavyweight belt

Claressa Shields took a dominant win against Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse on Saturday, July 27 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. The contest saw Flint’s three-division world champion challenging the newly crowned WBC heavyweight champion of Canada. The vacant WBO light heavyweight title was also on the line.

The scheduled for 10 rounds world championship bout, contested at 175 lbs, didn’t go the distance. Shields overwhelmed Joanisse dropping her three times with a big right hand in the second round. The referee waved the fight off to save the latter from further punishment.

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Earlier in her career, Claressa Shields held world titles at super welterweight, middleweight and super middleweight, which includes a pair of the undisputed crowns at 160 lbs and 168 lbs. In addition to the victory, the 29-year-old two-time Olympic Gold Medalist improved her pro boxing record to 15-0, 3 KOs and remained undefeated.

Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse didn’t succeed in her first title defense, which was also her debut in the U.S. The 29-year-old native of Mont-Laurier, Quebec dropped to 7-2, 2 KOs, and got her four-fight winning streak snapped.

In the co-feature on the card, Miami-based Michel Rivera (25-1, 14 KOs) of the Dominican Republic defeated Hugo Alberto Roldan (22-2-1, 7 KOs) of Argentina by split decision, securing a knockdown a long the way. After 10 rounds at super lightweight, the scores were 99-90, 94-95 and 98-91.

Among other Shields vs Joanisse results, Julian Smith (9-2, 5 KOs) upset Detroit-based Shohjahon Ergashev (24-2, 21 KOs) of Uzbekistan. On his way to victory also by split decision, the junior welterweight of Country Club Hills, Illinois dropped the former world title challenger twice. The first knockdown on the bell was not counted. The second knockdown in the fifth round was official. The 10-round bout ended with the scores 94-95, 95-94 and 95-94.

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Claressa Shields Makes History with Stunning Victory in Detroit

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Claressa Shields vs. Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse

Claressa Shields said she would have more power behind her shots on Saturday night and proved true to her word as she stepped up in weight, dropping and stopping Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse in the second round and adding the WBC heavyweight and WBO light heavyweight titles to her overflowing collection at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The fight was fought at 175 pounds, which the WBC refers to as heavyweight for women.

Shields (15-0, 3 KOs), an Olympic gold medalist in 2012 and 2016, needed little time to impose herself against the defending champion from Quebec, Canada. A left hook buzzed Lepage-Joanisse (7-2, 2 KOs) in the first, prompting Shields to unleash a furious flurry to finish the round.

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Lepage-Joanisse attempted to push Shields backward in the second, but a counter right hand off the ropes dropped her hard onto her back. After Lepage-Joanisse rose to her feet, Shields immediately went on the attack, dropping her opponent again with another right hand. Lepage-Joanisse’s corner stood on the ring apron, apparently ready to throw in the towel, but Shields kept going, dropping her foe a third time and prompting the stoppage.

“I shocked myself, I’m not gonna lie,” Shields said afterward. “I went in there real slow in the first round because I’m no dummy.” But, she told interviewer Al Bernstein, once she felt she hurt her opponent with that first-round left hook, she went for the finish.

“I knew I was strong in camp, but I was super-strong tonight,” she said. “Maybe I’ll stay at heavyweight.”

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Ominous Signs: Here’s Why Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz as Dream Pair Might Not Survive Long at Paris Olmypics

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The stage is set for a mega showdown in Paris! The entire tennis community is on the edge of their seats, eagerly waiting to witness the Spanish No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz, teaming up with the ‘King of Clay,’ Rafael Nadal.

This dream partnership is about to hit the courts, and fans can’t wait to see the magic they create together. But as the dynamic duo gears up, the challenge ahead is immense. Their first match on Saturday pits them against the formidable doubles specialists, Máximo González and Andrés Molteni. Can Alcaraz and Nadal’s combined prowess and chemistry overcome the seasoned Argentine duo?

Both Andres Molteni and Maximo Gonzalez have proved their mettle on the tennis courts, especially in the doubles segment. Gonzalez boasts 17 ATP Tour Doubles titles and has partnered with 9 different players over the course of his career. He has bagged at least 8 titles in the last 9-years, except in 2017. With a career-high doubles ranking of 10, ‘Machi’ has admitted that his favorite surface is clay and his favorite venue is Roland Garros just like his compatriot Molteni.

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With the Summer Olympics taking place on the clay courts of Roland Garros, Nadal and Alcaraz cannot witness an easy match. And to add to their struggles, Gonzalez has paired up with his remarkable compatriot, Andres Molteni, who has portrayed similar achievements and considers clay his favorite.

Molteni picked up racquets when he was just 5. In the doubles segment, he has won 16 ATP titles and has been rising up the ranks. With a career-high ranking of 7, the Argentine star has captured at least one title for 7 of the last 8 years (except 2020). But despite partnering with six different players, most of his achievements have come when he has played alongside Gonzalez.

The pair has won 5 titles in the last season itself, partnering together. They emerged victorious in Barcelona, Cordoba, Cincinnati, Rio, and Washington. These victories have established the two as one of the most successful doubles partners and have the capability to create significant challenges for Nadal and Alcaraz. And both have had a sensational season so far.

Known for his forehand and volley, Molteni advanced to the quarterfinals of both, the Australian Open as well as Wimbledon. Besides, Gonzalez reached the semi-finals in the mixed doubles category in the French Open and Wimbledon. And their on-court prowess can surely create trouble for Raflitos in their first match at the clay courts. This dominance, meanwhile, has also led Nadal to worry about the match, especially due to some inexperience.

While Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz have demonstrated why they are the best players in tennis history, the match is indeed going to be difficult. And the ‘King of Clay’ has his concerns in place for the match.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Rafael Nadal revealed the challenges that he and Alcaraz might face in the match. “We need to play doubles well individually. We’ve played very little doubles: Carlos hasn’t played for a long time and I played for two days last week, in Bastad. We have to make the doubles movements automatic, they’re completely different to those of a singles match,” the two-time Olympic medallist said. He also added that their opponents are far more prepared than they are.

“We have to know where to return, select the right shot in each situation… With each game, we’ve felt better and better, more comfortable all-round. We’ll make mistakes from time to time. I doubt our opponents will: they know their roles, and we’ll have to face that from the start. We’re very excited and very focused on giving ourselves the best chance.”

As the match unfolds, it would be interesting to see if the duo can actually overcome the Argentine challenge. While only time will tell the result, what remains certain is an exhilarating showdown.

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“I can’t wait to beat you on the Champions Tour”: Tiger Woods drops massive hint about future golf plans by trash talking rival

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Tiger Woods looks set to compete on the Champions’ Tour once he becomes eligible.

That’s if his trash talking with Padraig Harrington is anything to go by.

Speculation about Woods’ future in golf was a prevalent storyline during The Open Championship, as the 15-time major winner hit back at Colin Montgomerie’s calls for him to retire.

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Woods has struggled to be competitive at the majors since a near-fatal car accident in February 2021.

As his body improves, the golf legend is hoping to add more PGA Tour events to his schedule in order to improve his sharpness.

Meanwhile, Woods will also qualify for the Champions’ Tour from the beginning of 2026 after he turns 50.

The American has never committed to the senior circuit but Harrington, who has won there eight times, recently revealed it is very much part of Woods’ future plans.

“I met Tiger recently and he said he was looking forward to coming out onto the Champions Tour,” Harrington told Today’s Golfer. “So he has an intention of playing.

“I think his words were, ‘I can’t wait to beat you out on the Champions Tour’, or something like that.

“He doesn’t want me to have it all my own way, let’s put it like that! I’m looking forward to the challenge.”

Interestingly, Woods would be able to use a golf cart on the Champions’ Tour, removing many of his physical challenges.

These days, much of Woods’ time is taken up by off-course matters, particularly negotiations with the Saudi Public Investment Fund over a peace deal for golf.

The 48-year-old is also heavily invested in his kids’ budding sports careers, with son Charlie tackling the junior golf world and daughter Sam expected to become a college footballer.

Still, speaking after The Open, Woods doubled down on his plan to play more golf, not less, moving forward.

He is next expected on the course for the PNC Championship alongside Charlie in December.

Woods said: “I’m just going to keep on getting physically better and keep working on it and then hopefully come back for our fifth major [PNC Championship].

“I’m physically feeling better than I did at the beginning of the year. At the end of last year, it was tough, and I haven’t played a lot. As the year has gone on, I have got better.

“I just wish I could have played more, but I’ve been saving it for the majors just in case I do something pretty major and then take myself out of it. Hopefully next year will be better.

“I need to do a lot more work in the gym and keep progressing.”

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“You May Not Come out Alive”: Ryan Garcia’s Face-off With Manny Pacquiao Leaves Fans Worried

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Manny Pacquiao is one day away from his exhibition three rounds bout against former K-1 champion Rukiya Anpo in Saitama, Japan.

Meanwhile, Ryan Garcia has arrived in the country to attend the RIZIN 3 event as he had promised on social media previously! However, soon after arrival, Garcia seems to have sent fans into a frenzy with his latest post on social media facing off against ‘Pac-Man’.

45-year-old Pacquiao has previously shown openness about potentially facing Ryan Garcia among others, but no one expected it to happen. On the other hand, Ryan Garcia is currently serving his one-year ban from boxing after testing positive for banned substances during the Devin Haney fight. Regardless, Garcia didn’t miss this opportunity to get the fans talking with his latest post.

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A handful of days ago, Ryan Garcia took to his Instagram account to announce he will be heading to Japan, writing, “To all my Japanese fans in Tokyo, I’M ON MY WAY! I‘m headed to Super Rizin 3”. On 25th July, he reached the country and today shared a picture of himself facing off against ‘Pac-Man’ on X and Instagram.

In his post on Instagram, Garcia wrote, “It’s on like donkey Kong @mannypacquiao[.] I love you and respect you But a battle is a battle[.]” Meanwhile, his tweet on X read, “[Let] the games begin”. Pacquiao was on the headlines for potentially facing Mario Barrios, but no one had seen this coming. So, people quickly took the comment section to let Ryan know it won’t end well for his health.

‘Pac-Man’ hasn’t fought in a professional boxing match since his August 2021 loss to Yordenis Ugas. Despite that, it didn’t take long for fans to warn Garcia about the consequences. One user suggested such a fight could potentially be life threatening for Garcia. Forget about life threatening, it’s highly unlikely such a bout would ever happen, at least in the US.

Another user echoed similar sentiments, suggesting despite the age gap, they have a sneaky feeling Pacquiao would easily win the fight. While Pacquiao is formidable, age gets to everyone, and the right division champion is no different.

Meanwhile, this user was repulsed by the idea, claiming such fights are “not right”. This user might not want to tune in on Netflix on November 15th!

While the previous user was against the fight, this guy was all for it, going as far as to suggest that the fight should happen in Japan. Well, it could happen in Japan, but it won’t be recognized by the sanctioning bodies in the US.

Someone else highlighted that Ryan Garcia would face several issues in defeating Manny Pacquiao if the fight happens. If Pacquiao can channel his former self with the crazy hand speed, ring IQ, and movement, it is possible.

Having said that, the post from Ryan Garcia is most likely a way of hyping up Pacquiao’s upcoming bout. But who knows? Crazier things are happening, and Pacquiao and Garcia may just end up facing each other.

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