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“Bigger Than The Errol Spence fight”: Terence Crawford Says His Fight Saturday is Bigger Than The Errol Spence Bout

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Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov

Terence Crawford returns to the ring Saturday for a Riyadh Season-sponsored pay-per-view fight against super welterweight world boxing champion Israil Madrimov, and the American is already saying that the bout this weekend seems bigger than his landmark victory over long-time rival Errol Spence Jr. last year.

The undisputed welterweight world championship fight in Las Vegas was approximately five years in the making, and brought together two of the best-skilled boxers on the planet, in one of the most significant match-ups the sport had organized since Floyd Mayweather bested Manny Pacquiao in 2015.

In 2023, Crawford showed that he is levels apart from Spence — himself an extraordinary champion at 147 pounds — as Crawford bullied and beat Spence down in a brutal display of controlled, fistic violence. It generated $21 million in ticket sales, and sold to 700,000 homes in the US. The fight against Madrimov at the BMO Stadium, though, is even bigger, according to Crawford.

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The Crawford vs Madrimov result could dictate the future of elite boxing. Should Madrimov win, he’ll have struck one of boxing’s biggest modern day upsets against arguably the No.1 fighter in the entire sport. The world would be his oyster. Should Crawford, win, though, and he’ll put himself back into the spotlight for an unlikely shot at the super middleweight champion Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

The moment may not be lost on Crawford himself, who spoke to DAZN during Tuesday’s Grand Arrivals on Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles County.

“To be honest, this feels bigger than the Errol Spence fight,” said Crawford.

“If you look around, it’s different. Errol Spence fight was big for the urban community, because it’s been something talked about for five years. Me and Errol, me and Errol. But, when you look around, you see so many different different races and cultures that it’s bigger in its own right.”

Here’s the eight-fight bout card, in full:

  • Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov — super welterweight
  • David Morrell vs Radivoje Kalajdzic — light heavyweight
  • Isaac Cruz vs Jose Valenzuela — super lightweight
  • Andy Cruz vs Antonio Moran — lightweight
  • Steven Nelson vs Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez — super middleweight
  • Ziyad Almaayouf vs Michal Bulik — welterweight
  • Jared Anderson vs Martin Bakole — heavyweight
  • Andy Ruiz vs Jarrell Miller — heavyweight

The event also features a live musical performance from smash hit rap star Eminem, who walked Crawford to the ring for his showdown with Spence.

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Boxing Rumors: Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson Is “Not at All” Happening

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It almost became reality—well, almost.

One of the biggest fights in the boxing world, Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson, has attracted eyeballs and heated debates about who is the better boxer. And the fans had it for a while, as the rumors of the fight happening had them excited. However, that was it. Boxing insider Dan Rafael had to dismiss the circulating rumors and jolt the fans.

The news of a unification fight between two champions had the internet buzzing. Two undefeated records, two fighters with contrasting fighting styles, and two gold straps—the fight has every ingredient to make it a PPV blockbuster. You add to the mix their intense rivalry and you have a mouth-watering event. So, when a channel posted about a done deal about the two having a go at each other on November 23, the fans were swept off their feet. But not for long.

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Rafael took to his X handle and wrote, “I’m told by two people who would be involved that this is not true.” In a following post, the American sportswriter reconfirmed his stance and declared, “I asked a third source just now who would be directly involved if it was true and the response was “not at all”.”

Stevenson, 27, also had to address the rumors, as he promptly addressed the whispers of him facing ‘Tank’ next. He announced, “This is FAKE!!” Interestingly, he is already working behind the scenes to put pen to paper for a new fight. Who is his opponent?

According to BoxingScene, Stevenson, at 22-0, has zeroed in on William Zepeda. The 28-year-old is an explosive fighter with devastating knockout power. It will be a fight that pits a technically gifted Stevenson against a power puncher in Zepeda. In addition, ‘Sugar’ is in free agency, making it easier for Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy to ink a deal.

Davis, 29, on the other side, is waiting on his next opponent. While his fight with Vasyl Lomachenko couldn’t materialize, he has another champion waiting for him. Isaac Cruz wants to run it back against the Baltimore native and exact revenge for the loss in 2021. But will that happen? The fans have to wait because the champions at 140 are ready to walk the unification route.

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Floyd Mayweather: Boxing’s Three Billion Dollar Man

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How much money did boxing legend Floyd Mayweather generate on Pay Per View throughout his remarkable boxing career?

World Boxing News has crunched the numbers regarding the actual takings Mayweather banked without taking anything away to make purse payments or event costs.

Mayweather amassed an incredible amount of cash throughout his career and continues totaling at least eight figures every time he steps into the ring. This will continue on August 24 when he fights John Gotti III in a rematch on Mexican soil.

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Floyd Mayweather’s career PPV earnings
There’s long been an insistence from his team or the media that ‘Floyd Mayweather is boxing’s first billion-dollar man.’ Well, WBN can reveal that this is undeniably not the case. Mayweather is at least the sport’s first Billion-Dollar Man three times over if you take all the money from every sale of his PPV fights and add it together.

Floyd Mayweather made $1.8 billion in sales in the United States alone. His three billion at the worldwide box office proves he’s on his own in the paid platform stakes. Pay Per View buys featuring the five-weight king since his debut on the platform in 2005 at an average purchase price of $75; you’d even come to numbers north of $1.8 billion in US revenue.

Then, if you consider Mayweather’s other career purses and contract factors, the amount easily surpasses the two-billion-dollar mark in the United States alone. Worldwide sales of every event in hundreds of countries certainly exceed three and possibly into four, depending on how deep you delve.

It’s quite a dumbfounding statistic, and Mayweather has at least one billion in his pocket. Floyd’s Showtime contract alone made over one billion dollars from 14 million total buys [if you include Conor McGregor].

Floyd Mayweather – Total United States PPV Sales:

Jun 25, 2005 – Arturo Gatti vs. Floyd Mayweather (HBO 340k)

Apr 8, 2006 – Floyd Mayweather vs. Zab Judah (HBO 375k)

Nov 4, 2006 – Mayweather vs. Carlos Baldomir (HBO 325k)

May 5, 2007 – Oscar De La Hoya vs. Mayweather (HBO 2.4m)

Dec 8, 2007 – Mayweather vs. Ricky Hatton (HBO 920k)

Sep 19, 2009 – Mayweather vs. Juan Manuel Márquez (HBO 1.06m)

May 1, 2010 – Mayweather vs. Shane Mosley (HBO 1.4m)

Sep 17, 2011 – Mayweather vs. Victor Ortiz (HBO 1.25m)

May 5, 2012 – Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto (HBO 1.5m)

May 4, 2013 – Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero (Showtime 1m)

Sep 14, 2013 – Mayweather vs. Canelo Álvarez (Showtime 2.2m)

May 3, 2014 – Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana (Showtime 900k)

Sep 13, 2014 – Mayweather vs. Marcos Maidana II (Showtime 925k)

May 2, 2015 – Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (HBO/Showtime 4.6m)

Sep 12, 2015 – Mayweather vs. Andre Berto Mayweather (Showtime 400k)

Aug 26, 2017 – Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor (Showtime 4.3m)

Mayweather’s money-making numbers
The numbers are staggering. Most of which can add another 500 to 800k for worldwide distribution. Nobody has been generating those numbers since the days of closed-circuit TV without the home box office angle.

If you consider that Mayweather took several breaks during his tenure, some lasting over a year, the final total could have been over five billion dollars. Mayweather is and was money, no matter how you look at it.

Next month, at the age of 47, Mayweather will do it again, knowing that he only has to promise the fans a fight to put another huge check in the safe. Despite his ‘Heist Tour’ failing to materialize, Mayweather doesn’t need it. He can pick and choose when and who he fights and still does not bat an eyelid when considering the figures.

Mayweather earns one million dollars for most of his press conference appearances, making him far and away the most lucrative boxer ever.

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TERENCE CRAWFORD: “I WILL SHOW THE WORLD WHY I’M THE BEST FIGHTER ON THE PLANET”

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Pound-for-pound star goes for World Title in fourth division in LA this Saturday, live on DAZN PPV

Terence Crawford is out to remind fans why he is considered to be the number one pound-for-pound fighter on the planet when he takes on Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO interim Super-Welterweight World Titles at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles this Saturday August 3, live worldwide on DAZN PPV.

Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) is gunning to become a four-weight World champion as he moves up to 154lbs after conquering the Welterweight division with a stunning KO win over Errol Spence to be crowned the undisputed champion at 147lbs in Las Vegas in July last year.

The Omaha star, who headlines the first ever Riyadh Season card on U.S. soil this weekend, has already ruled the roost at Super-Lightweight and Lightweight, and now ‘Bud’ is arrowing in on cementing greatness by relieving Madrimov of his WBA 154lbs crown.

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“Realistically the next step was to do a rematch with Spence,” Crawford told Matchroom. “For whatever reason it didn’t happen, so I had to move on with my career. The ultimate goal was to try to get the Canelo fight. That didn’t happen, so we went to the next best thing.

“154 was wide open. I was looking to fight Charlo, he left, so I‘ve got a fight with whoever I could get for a World Title. Israil Madrimov is a tremendous fighter. He’s 10-0, already a World Champion. He’s a tough dangerous fighter. I think it’s going to be an exciting fight.

“I think he’s very strong. I think he’s ‘herky-jerky’. I think he’s illusive, he can box, he can brawl, he can move, he can take a punch and that make for a great fight. I know he’s going to train hard. I know his coaches will train him to be the best that he can be and come fight night he’s going to try to do any and everything to dethrone me from my top spot, even though he’s the champion.

“He wants what I’ve got and that’s the recognition, the accolades, the pound for pound spot. He wants to be on top of the world like myself. He’s going to be filled with so much energy to prove to the world that he belongs in the ring with the top fighters. I consider Israil the best 154lbs fighter in the division right now. So why not go for the top guy in the division, right off the bat?

“As for myself, I’ve been here before. This is nothing new. I know how to handle things like this. I know how to go about fighting these type of guys that have a lot to prove. Come fight night I will show the world once and for all, once again, why I’m the best fighter on the planet.”

Crawford says he has been hugely impressed by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh’s vision for boxing and the switch-hitting dynamo is proud to partner with Riyadh Season for their debut venture in the U.S.

“I’m very excited to be headlining His Excellency Turki Alalshikh’s first card in the USA,” said Crawford. “I’m very excited for the first big event coming to America. Being the headliner of the event is a big honour. It’s going to be a tremendous event. There’s a stacked undercard and I’m just happy to be a part of it.

“In today’s age, it’s one of the best undercards that has been put together since back in the day. Pretty much six fights on the undercard could be main events. With that being said, all of them put on one card is a blessing. I’ve been talking to His Excellency for years now. This is the right time for us to partner up and do a big event. I’m quite positive that this is going to be a huge event.”

Crawford vs. Madrimov tops a blockbuster Los Angeles Riyadh Season Card this weekend, Mexico’s Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (26-2-1, 18 KOs) defends his WBA Super-Lightweight World Title against Jose Valenzuela (13-2, 9 KOs), former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. (35-2, 22 KOs) returns against New York’s Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller(26-1-1, 22 KOs), undefeated Heavyweight contender Jared Anderson (17-0, 15 KOs) collides with Martin Bakole (20-1, 15 KOs) in a an explosive match-up for the NABF and WBO International Titles, Cuba’s David Morrell (10-0, 9 KOs) defends his WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title against Radivoje ‘Hot Rod’ Kalajdzic (29-2, 21 KOs), Olympic Lightweight Champion Andy Cruz (3-0, 1 KO)continues his 135lbs campaign when he takes on Mexico’s Antonio Moran (30-6-1, 21 KOs) with the IBF International and WBA Continental Latin-American Titles on the line, unbeaten Super-Middleweights Steve Nelson (19-0, 15 KOs) and Marcos Ramon Vazquez (20-0-1, 10 KOs) meet over ten rounds and Saudi Arabian Welterweight talent Ziyad Almaayouf (5-0, 1 KO) fights in the US for the first time against Poland’s Michal Bulik (6-7, 2 KOs).

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Terence Crawford staggering streak cements status as Floyd Mayweather successor

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Pound-for-pound great Terence Crawford is on a stunning knockout streak.

The former three-weight world champion has stopped his last 11 opponents stretching back to 2016.

To make the feat even more impressive, every single one of those wins came in a world title fight.

Crawford kicked off his impressive run by finishing John Molina Jr inside eight rounds in December 2016 to retain his WBC and WBO light-welterweight belts.

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The likes of Amir Khan, Kell Brook, and Shawn Porter fell to him in the following years as he picked up all the major sanctioning body belts at 140lbs.

Crawford then went on to cement his legacy as an all-time great by knocking out Errol Spence 10 months ago to become undisputed champion at welterweight.

This marked the first time a male fighter had been crowned a two-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era – although Naoya Inoue and Oleksandr Usyk have since followed suit.

‘Bud’ is now 40-0 as a pro and is quickly closing in on Floyd Mayweather’s unblemished 50-0 record.

‘TBE’ won world titles in five different weight classes but never achieved undisputed status during his 21-year stint in the paid ranks.

The closest Mayweather came to unifying all the belts was in 2015 when he defeated Manny Pacquiao for the WBC, WBA, and WBO welterweight titles.

However, Mayweather refused to pay a sanctioning fee to the WBO after the fight and was subsequently stripped of their version of the world title.

Crawford is looking to further close the gap on Mayweather’s legacy by going for his fourth world title this weekend.

He faces Israil Madrimov for the Uzbek’s WBA super-welterweight strap at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium in Riyadh Season’s first overseas card.

Madrimov, like Crawford, is known for his heavy hands with seven stoppage wins from 11 fights (10-0-1).

His power was on full display in his last outing when he knocked out Magomed Kurbanov in Saudi Arabia to win his world title.

Crawford, who boasts 31 knockouts during his illustrious career, has carried the stopping power at every weight class he has fought in.

Whether he is still a big puncher at 154lbs will become abundantly clear when he dukes it out with Madrimov in his divisional debut.

While Crawford looks to further cement his status as a future first-ballot Hall of Famer, Mayweather continues to compete beyond his professional retirement.

The 47-year-old hung up his gloves in 2017 after beating former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor but now makes easy money boxing in exhibition bouts fighting YouTubers, reality TV stars, and everything in between.

His last outing against John Gotti III in June 2023 ended in a no-contest after the fight was stopped due to ‘excessive trash talk’ from both fighters.

He is now set to rematch Gotti III on August 24 in Mexico City.

Mayweather had originally declared that he was boxing Victor Ortiz on the same date.

However, that fight didn’t come to fruition.

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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 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

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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