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Terence Crawford Leaves Boots Ennis Fight In Fate’s Hands as Vergil Ortiz Jr. Debacle Draws Unexpected Response

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Terence Crawford vs. Jaron Ennis is a fight that fans have wanted for a long time.

A typical hard-hitting challenger ready to topple the technically gifted champion. But the fans never got the fight. The challenger became a champion, and the potential fight was buried for good. But it seems there is a slight chance of making it happen.

Crawford, 37, relinquished his titles at 147 and moved up to 154 earlier this year, and the whole endeavor resulted in him winning the WBA light middleweight title after defeating Israil Madrimov in August. Interestingly, there were concrete talks of Ennis, 27, making a similar switch, but against Vergil Ortiz Jr.

Terence Crawford Didn't Hesitate When Asked If He Is Now Interested In A Jaron Ennis Fight - Seconds Out

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A fight had been offered and accepted, and it eventually collapsed, with ‘Boot’s staying at 147 and solidifying his career at welterweight. If he had made a successful switch, maybe a fight with ‘Bud’ would have been possible.

It’s the same picture that Crawford, at 41-0, painted when he appeared in an interview with Boxing Social. He said, “We’re in two different weight classes. As you see, he just turned down a fight with Vergil [Ortiz Jr.] to move up to 154. Because he’s staying at 147. I think Boots is going to do tremendous things in the sport of boxing.”

The WBA champion also entertained the possibility of a fight with Ennis, at 34-0, if the latter wiped out the 147-pound division and moved up. He continued, “I think he’s potentially going to clean out the 147-lb division, and when he moves up, who knows? We shall see.”

However, Crawford is currently tending to an injury and is out until next year, May or June, as disclosed by HE Turki Alalshikh. So, the question is, who will he take on upon return? Will Ennis climb up by then? That’s not a possibility as of now. So, what about Canelo Alvarez? A fight that he wants desperately to close off his career with a legacy fight?

In the same conversation, the two-time undisputed champion disclosed his chances of a fight with Alvarez, 34. He admitted he was not chasing a fight with the Mexican champion but was willing to fight the best fighter of his generation. He declared, “I wouldn’t say I’m ‘chasing’ Canelo. I just want to have the opportunity to fight the best fighter of my generation.”

The Omaha native continued, “I just want to fight another great boxer. That’s all. If the fight does happen, I think it will be the biggest fight in modern boxing.” Alvarez, at 62-2-2, has remained uninterested in the fight because of the weight class differences between the two. However, HE Turki Alalshikh has expressed his desire to make it happen. It remains to be seen whether it happens or not.

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Floyd Mayweather, Canelo Alvarez Used to Put Gervonta Davis’ Legacy to Shame

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Gervonta Davis caused a stir across the boxing world.

The ‘face of boxing’ left many fans speechless as he hinted at retirement after a series of bouts planned for next year. The revelation emerged during the kickoff presser of his next fight against Lamont Roach Jr. The duo will slug it out for Davis’ WBA lightweight title on March 1 at the Barclays Center in New York. Returning after a year-long break that followed the win over Ryan Garcia, on June 15, ‘Tank’ defeated Frank Martin during his first title defense as a ‘full’ champion.

In addition to discussing retirement, Davis shared insights about his opponents, igniting debates across social media and boxing platforms. The decision to fight Lamont Roach Jr. has raised eyebrows, with critics questioning the impact this matchup could have on Davis’ legacy. Even staunch supporters of ‘Tank’ Davis now find their arguments under scrutiny.

Gervonta Davis Says Richer Than Floyd Mayweather (WATCH)

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It seems Stephen Espinoza‘s recent remarks mystified boxing enthusiast Showbizz The Adult. When asked why ‘Tank’ Davis was fighting Lamont Roach Jr., the former Showtime president shared how discussions of a potential fight against Shakur Stevenson, which could have followed Davis’ bout with Frank Martin, ultimately fell through.

“When you have fighters the caliber of Canelo, the bar is always high. You know when you continue to perform well against high-level opposition, you know people expect a lot from you,” explained Espinoza. One could argue that there’s always the option of ‘Tank’ moving up a division to face tougher challenges.

But Stephen Espinoza addressed the notion beforehand. He explained the Baltimorean had previously moved up to 140 pounds. However, he was best suited for the lightweight. “I know Tank has gone up to 140, and he would on occasion. He hasn’t looked the best there; you know, over on I think 135 is his best weight,” he stressed.

However, Showbizz The Adult offered a different perspective. The point is not whether a boxer looks ‘good’ in a particular division. The point is whether he can step out of his comfort zone and prove himself in challenging weight classes.

If he joined the 140-pound roster, the content creator admitted, ‘Tank’ Davis might have to exchange jabs with the likes of Jack Catterall, Jose ‘Rayo’ Valenzuela, or who knows, even Devin Haney. “But Tank doesn’t look at his best at 140. It’s a challenge there; that’s the point. I bet you if Gervonta was at 140 and fighting Catterall and fighting Rayo and fighting Devin Haney, he wouldn’t be sounding like this,” he added.

A closer look will reveal that even Canelo Alvarez, a natural middleweight, never looked comfortable at 168 pounds. Vasyl Lomachenko is another example. He looked out of place in the lightweight division. Showbizz The Adult pointed out, “You think Pacquiao looked his best at welterweight? Floyd Mayweather didn’t look his best at 154, but he kept fighting there. That’s the point.”

To strengthen his argument, the social media personality turned to boxing history, highlighting the career of Roberto Duran. The Panamanian great began as a super featherweight and competed across seven divisions, even reaching light heavyweight.

Despite setbacks, Duran’s willingness to face challenges in unfamiliar weight classes cemented his status as one of boxing’s all-time greats. Duran’s journey serves as a powerful reminder of what it takes to achieve lasting greatness. His courage and determination remain an inspiration, encouraging contemporary fighters like Davis to embrace similar challenges.

As Gervonta Davis reflects on his career trajectory and future plans, the question remains: Should he take the risk of moving up to prove himself against tougher competition? The examples of past legends suggest that true greatness often lies beyond comfort zones.

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Claressa Shields on Lauren Price: ‘We can fight and prove who’s the best Olympic champion!’

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Claressa Shields and Lauren Price are the only two women to have won Olympic middleweight gold medals so far; Shields and Price are now professional world champions operating in different weight divisions but the American star can see a super-fight with Price taking place down the line

Claressa Shields is a unique fighter. An undisputed champion, she is a multi-weight titlist who has also competed in MMA and who will go for a title in a fourth division later this month.

She will challenge Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the WBC heavyweight championship in Detroit.

The Olympic middleweight gold medal has only been won by two women, Shields in 2012 and 2016, and most recently Wales’ Lauren Price, who triumphed at the Tokyo Games.Claressa Shields GWOAT

Price dropped down to welterweight after the Olympics and is only seven bouts into her professional career, but has won the inaugural women’s British title and the WBA world title already.

Shields does not rule out Price becoming one of her future rivals.

It’s hard to put anything past Olympic champions. She won the Olympics 2021,”

“I feel like when you’ve been all over the world and you’ve boxed and you’ve won World championships, it’s kind of destined for you to be great in the pros. I wish her the best of luck.”

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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury 2 – Former Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao rival has his say

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Ricky Hatton is expecting another cagey encounter when Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury meet for a second time on December 21, live on DAZN .

The fight, set to be one of the biggest events of 2024, will see both men renew hostilities following a terrific battle back in May.

Then, Usyk overcame a tough start to rally brilliantly in the second half where he took over the fight and ended up undisputed ruler at heavyweight .

In round nine, Usyk demonstrated his brilliance as he hurt Fury with a huge left hand that had the then WBC champion on unsteady legs. Tyson Fury Oleksandr Usyk

Fury received a standing count from the referee before the bell intervened preventing Usyk from doing any more damage, but the Brit recovered well to hear the final bell.

This time around, Fury has promised a similar approach as he was happy with how most of the contest played out.

Hatton, a friend of Fury who has seen him work up close, is excited for the fight, and he’s given his verdict on how things could play out when the first bell goes later this month.

“It will be a very similar, close fight and is one of them that could go either way. If I was giving Tyson any advice, not that he needs it from me, his tactics could be a little bit better where he uses his size to his advantage,” said Hatton when speaking to ActionNetwork . Tyson Fury Oleksandr Usyk

“Oleksandr Usyk is a hell of a fighter, but he was letting him bully him all over the ring and you’d have thought Usyk was the man mountain, and Tyson was the little fella the way he was pushing him around the ring.

“If Tyson holds his feet a little bit better and hits him hard, leans on him a little more, certainly in the early rounds then I think that will make a difference.”

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Mike Tyson being sued for $1.6 million for allegedly breaking deal to fight Jake Paul

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Mike Tyson is being sued for allegedly breaching a commercial deal to fight Jake Paul.

Tyson fought Jake Paul last month at the AT&T Stadium in Texas in front of 70,000 fans, but lost by points in what was a disappointing affair.

The heavyweight blockbuster was broadcast live on Netflix as many fans were left disappointed considering 58-year-old Tyson landed just 18 punches the entire bout.

Medier is a Cyprus-registered company that promotes Rabona Sportsbook & Online Casino, and according to ESPN, they are suing the former heavyweight champion and his company Tyrannic for nearly $1.59 million (£1.25 million).Jake Paul V Mike Tyson

They have accused Tyson of allegedly breaking a deal to promote a gambling company in order to fight the YouTuber-turned-professional boxer Paul.

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Floyd Mayweather Takes Matters Into His Own Hands as Ex-NBA Star Seeks One Last Chance After 38-Point Game

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In 2013, he was the first-round NBA pick, 29th overall. Destined to do great, Archie Goodwin had a drastic fall. After several burst-or-bust moments and limited time on the court for 5 NBA seasons, the fans saw him leave the NBA, and he has since been flourishing in the patches with small stints. But it seems the highs are finally here, as he is making waves with the Jiangsu Dragons, a basketball team in the Southern Division of the Chinese Basketball Association. The shooting guard’s hard work amidst turmoil is not going to waste, as Floyd Mayweather Jr. is unloading praise on him.

Goodwin, 30, started the season on high with his stint with Eberlein Drive, as the team reached the semis of The Basketball Tournament (TBT), where the winner took $1 million home. Interestingly, Mayweather Jr. had expressed interest in investing in it in 2023 because of his obsession with basketball. The fans have often seen him enjoying high-profile NBA games up front.Floyd Mayweather

The fans are also aware of the fostering relationship ‘Money’ has with several NBA stars, including Archie Goodwin. But Goodwin’s resilience has caught his eye now, and he is keeping a tab on the development of the Jiangsu Dragons, Goodwin’s latest team.

So, when Goodwin dropped 38 points against the Guangdong Southern Tigers on December 5, it served as a response to his critics. In addition, the aspiring performance also put Mayweather Jr. on notice, who then took to his Instagram handle and lauded the former Phoenix Suns’ shooting guard. Sharing the clip of the performance, on his Instagram Story, he wrote, “@nba my guy @allaflare10 Out In China putting in Work.. 38 points.”

What’s more? Goodwin also secured 25 points in his December 1 match against Tianjin. So, the Arkansas native is on a roll right now, and these strong performances could push him to maybe break into the NBA once again—his last chance to fulfill his potential and destiny. After Mayweather Jr.’s gesture, Goodwin also hit back at his critics in a subtle way.

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Gervonta Davis: Mike Tyson ‘Tarnished’ His Legacy in Jake Paul Fight ‘for Some Money’

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WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis thought Mike Tyson lost in more ways than one in his highly anticipated fight with Jake Paul.

Davis responded affirmatively when asked whether Tyson’s performance against Paul “tarnished” his legacy in the ring. He added that the legendary heavyweight competed “for some money.”

Davis’ ire hasn’t been reserved for just Tyson’s camp. He called Paul “a whole bozo” for putting the whole thing together.

Nobody expected to see prime Iron Mike step between the ropes in November, but he looked pretty good in training for a 58-year-old. He seemingly had enough punching power to inflict some pain on the much younger Paul.Mike Tyson

Instead, Tyson connected with just 18 total punches across the eight rounds. He mounted so little offense that Most Valuable Promotions issued a statement refuting the notion the fight was rigged.

As it relates to Tyson’ wider career, though, it’s hard to “tarnish” a legacy that was already damaged to begin with.

There was the shocking upset to Buster Douglas in 1990. Evander Holyfield beat him by TKO in 1996 and then Tyson infamously was disqualified in the rematch when he bit a chunk off Holyfield’s ear. He was also thoroughly outclassed by Lennox Lewis in their long-awaited meeting in 2002.Gervonta Davis

And that’s just the boxing portion.

Tyson was convicted of rape in 1992, and he was allegedly physically abusive toward ex-wife Robin Givens.

To the extent it warrants any mention at all, the Paul fight will be a footnote in Tyson’s life and times.

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Hall Of Famer Shares Thoughts On Mike Tyson Vs. Jake Paul Scripting Rumours

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Hall of Famer Goldberg has weighed in on speculation surrounding the recent boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul, dismissing claims that the bout was staged.

The fight, which took place on November 15th, saw 27-year-old Jake Paul defeat the legendary 58-year-old Tyson via unanimous decision. While fans of both combatants have debated the outcome, some sceptics have gone a step further, suggesting the match was scripted—drawing parallels to professional wrestling. Addressing the rumours on an episode of the podcast CarCast, Goldberg pushed back against the notion of a pre-planned result. Instead, he pointed to Tyson’s age as a key factor in his performance.

My professional opinion is that it wasn’t scripted. I just think that at 58 years old the first thing that goes is your body and the last thing that goes is your mind.Mike Tyson

The former wrestling icon further elaborated, noting that Tyson likely struggled to meet his own expectations in the ring.

Tyson may have wanted to do better, he wanted to perform better, he wanted to knock Jake Paul out and he wanted to give a better impression of himself to the world, but there’s only so much you can do.

The match has sparked intense debate in both the boxing and entertainment communities, with some praising Tyson for stepping into the ring at his age, while others questioned the competitive nature of the event. Goldberg’s comments serve as a reminder of the challenges ageing athletes face, even when their will to compete remains strong.

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Floyd Mayweather stuns fans with incredible insight into custom-made hotel suite named after him

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Floyd Mayweather’s custom-made hotel suite features a rooftop pool and gym amongst other stunning features.

Mayweather has been staying in the ‘Mayweather Suite’ at the Kempinski Hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel.

The five-star hotel is located directly next to the city’s beach and offers stunning views of the water.

And the boxing legend gave fans an incredible look inside the room, which is even named after him.

Meanwhile, the former five-weight world champion has revealed what comes with his own luxury suite.

In a video captioned: “A close look at the Mayweather Suite – Kempinski Hotel Tel Aviv,” Mayweather shared his accommodation with his 29.9million Instagram followers.Floyd Mayweather Jr

After opening the door to the suite, he said: “If you come over to Israel, Tel Aviv, tell them to put you in the Mayweather Suite.”

The 47-year-old added: “It’s kind of like MTV Cribs but it’s Mayweather.”

Entering the suite, he showed off a grand piano before playing ‘I Need Love’ by LL Cool J.

He also displayed designer bags and a portrait of billionaire Warren Buffett in the suite.

A walk through of the wardrobe then revealed a selection of diamond-studded caps.

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World’s Richest Boxer Floyd Mayweather Teases Race in Abu Dhabi After Having a Blast at F1 Las Vegas

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Former five-division world champion Floyd Mayweather was present at the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday as Max Verstappen clinched his fourth Formula 1 world championship with a relaxed fifth-place finish. It was a stellar showdown where Mercedes delivered an impressive performance as George Russell and the relentless Lewis Hamilton got the one-two finish. Meanwhile, Verstappen was only focused on keeping Lando Norris at bay to secure his title.

It looks like, Floyd Mayweather, a well-known motorsport enthusiast, loved his time at the track. He shared a series of videos from the event on his Instagram story. However, on Thursday, ‘Money’ made several heads turn when he posted a story teasing his F1 debut soon.

Floyd Mayweather in Abu Dhabi?

The 47-year-old uploaded a story on his Instagram expressing how much he enjoyed his time at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. The picture showcased the 50-0 legend on the podium. He was rocking his all-black tracksuit while also sporting one of his lavish chains.Floyd Mayweather

However, the caption on the picture caught the fans’ attention: “F1 in Las Vegas. I’m thinking about racing in Abu Dhabi,” teasing a new sports venture for the legendary boxer. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will occur on Sunday, 8 December, at the Yas Marina Circuit. If Floyd Mayweather also decides to debut at the Yas Marina Circuit, it will mark one of the most historic races considering everything that is on stake.

It is a crucial and significant race considering this will be the last time Lewis Hamilton will race for Mercedes before switching to Ferrari for 2025. It will be the end of a 12-year partnership that saw him earn six drivers’ titles and eight constructors’ championships. On the other hand, Ferrari and McLaren will be fighting each other to end their championship drought. The inclusion of Mayweather will surely increase the stake and legacy of this upcoming race.

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Floyd Mayweather launched his official NASCAR team, ‘The Money Team Racing (TMT Racing) back in 2022. It officially made its debut in the 2022 Daytona 500, with driver Kaz Grala, piloting the No.50 Chevrolet. The number is iconic and symbolic and represents Mayweather’s undefeated boxing streak of 50-0.

Since then, the team has raced in selective races and is trying to establish itself as a competitive team in the circuit. With the team being led by Tony Eury Jr., a veteran crew chief, and Co-owner William Auchmoody, who serves as the team’s general manager, TMT Racing has been trying to establish its place in the highly competitive world of NASCAR.

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