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Reason Why Crawford Can’t Beat Canelo – ‘Canelo Is A Big Bad Wolf’

By Admin January 5, 2025

Demetrius Andrade does not believe that Terence Crawford can beat Canelo Alvarez.

The fight has been talked about as Canelo’s next bout. The Mexican has said if the terms were right, he would be willing to take the fight. Crawford has been linked with the fight since beating Israil Madrimov in his last fight. The fight would require Crawford to move up two weight classes from 154 pounds.

Canelo has already beaten Jermell Charlo, who also jumped up two weight divisions to 168. Canelo beat Charlo in a one-sided unanimous decision. There is a feeling Canelo would do the same to Crawford. But Crawford’s team have said they can outbox Canelo and secure a historic win. But Andrade does not see that happening.

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“Canelo is a big bad wolf and he can run the whole night. I think Crawford has the skills, but when it comes to Saul getting shots and blocking his power shots, Canelo knows how to move, too. He has agility. Not like a robot. I mean, it’s gonna be tough. I don’t think Crawford can beat Canelo. But I still think he can give him a good fight.

“And I’ll be sitting there fuming for Canelo all day. That’s a huge fight. A lot of fans wanna see it. Like, a lot of trainers I’ve spoken to have said and feel that Terence can bridge the gap between weight and make it even because he’s so damn good with his IQ,” Andrade said

However, reports indicate that Canelo could faceWilliam Scull next. Alvarez was meant to box him before he faced Edgar Berlanga. Scull was Canelo’s IBF mandatory. But Canelo opted to vacate for Berlanga. Scull faced Vladimir Shishkin for the vacant title, beating him in a unanimous decision. Canelo now has the chance to become a two-time undisputed champion at 168 by beating Scull again. But that fight would not go down well with fans.

A Crawford fight is seen as more competitive and a compromise for fans who do not see the David Benavidez fight happening. Benavidez moved up to 175 after failing to get the Canelo fight. He will now face David Morrell Jr. on February 1. That leaves Crawford with a chance to get the Canelo bout. Dmitry Bivol has said that Canelo had strong power. Given that Bivol is a seasoned 175-pounder, Crawford would have a tough task.

“I felt his power. He has really good power. He has good speed, good power, good sense, but some people are born with the power. I don’t have that type of power. I can throw a power punch if I want to put the power into my punch, I can do it intentionally and some other boxers, they have power in every punch.

“They can just throw a punch and it’s already powerful. To be honest, as a light-heavyweight, I didn’t feel like he had that power that you get from birth, I felt like he was just putting everything he can into every punch and trying to make it powerful,” Bivol stated

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Canelo Alvarez in talks with lesser-known champion to fight for world title he was stripped of

By Admin January 3, 2025

IBF super middleweight champion William Scull claims he has been approached by Canelo Alvarez’s team regarding a unification clash.

Canelo was stripped of the IBF title in July after refusing to fight Scull, who was his mandatory at the time.

Instead, Canelo opted to take on Edgar Berlanga in September while Scull was matched up against Vladimir Shishkin in a vacant IBF world title fight in October, which he won, albeit controversially, via unanimous decision.

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The other three major world titles (WBA, WBC and WBO) all remain in Canelo’s possession so if the fight gets over the line then it will be for undisputed supremacy at 168lbs.

Scull claims that both his and Canelo’s team will sit down and have a meeting on January 10 to discuss the fight, although the Mexican superstar isn’t his only option.

“The truth is that there are three offers: to Berlanga, to Canelo and at the time there was talk of [Christian] Mbilli but I think that was left behind because the offer was not very good,” Scull told Punos Cubanos.

“But we are aiming to unify with Canelo Alvarez. And now on January 10 we will speak over the phone and they will tell us more later.

“I will keep you informed on what is coming because this is going to be a great year.

“That will be a good fight for me [with Canelo] to continue dreaming and continue making history.”

Esteemed boxing journalist Jake Donovan confirmed that contact had been made between Scull and Canelo team’s but also added that the Cuban boxer is one of ‘several options’ being explored and is ‘not necessarily first or even second choice’.

Donovan didn’t mention the other names in the hat, although it is understood that a super fight with Terence Crawford remains a possibility for Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas.

The fight has been at the top of Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh’s wishlist for some time now and despite a breakdown in communication in August last year, the Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority is ready to make Canelo an offer.

“Yo Turki, tell them we are going to go for Canelo next,” said Crawford on an Instagram live video following Canelo’s dominant win over Berlanga four months ago.

The camera was then turned to Alalshikh, who replied: “Yes. Let’s go! Canelo, come on. We are ready.”

Crawford added: “You heard it from him. Just put me in the game b****.

“Canelo-Crawford, the biggest fight in boxing. But we stay ready though.

“We stay ready, that way we ain’t got to get ready.”

Crawford is the current WBA champion at super welterweight, two weight classes below Canelo’s super middleweight division.

It is likely both men will meet at a catchweight, although Crawford insists he is willing to move up to 168lbs for the fight.

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‘I’m In, Easy Fight, Easy Money’: Canelo Says He Is Ready For Crawford

By Admin January 2, 2025

Canelo Alvarez says he is ready to fight Terence Crawford following the latter’s last performance.

Canelo has been linked with a fight against Crawford at 168 pounds, which would require Bud to jump up two weight classes from 154. Alvarez initially dismissed the fight by saying he would get no credit for defeating Crawford, who would be coming up from a much smaller weight class. Canelo recently defeated Jermell Charlo, who moved up two weight classes from 154 pounds in a one-sided unanimous decision. There is a perception that the same thing could happen again if a Crawford-Canelo fight was made. But Alvarez has now changed his view by saying that if the numbers are right, he is willing to take that fight.

“I’m in. Why not? Don’t get me wrong, he’s a great fighter but for me, in my weight class, it’s an easy fight. Easy money. If the money is right, I’m in, because I don’t like to fight guys like Crawford because he moves a lot and the fight is not that great, I saw in his last fight and he don’t move that much now. So if the money is right I’m in right now … there are weight classes for a reason,” Canelo stated

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The bout is seen as an alternative to David Benavidez, someone Canelo has been accused of ducking. Benavidez was the WBC Interim Super Middleweight Champion for over two years. But the fight never happened, as Canelo demanded $150-200 million to make that fight. Benavidez ultimately moved up to 175 pounds, where he is scheduled to fight David Morrell Jr. on February 1. That has reduced any chances of Canelo facing off against Benavidez, even if the latter could come back down. That has paved the way for a Crawford fight. Crawford is coming off a victory against Israil Madrimov, which earned him the WBA Junior Middleweight Title.

It was his first fight at 154 pounds. Crawford was hit more than usual and appeared slower. But that was also due to Madrimov’s skills. But Crawford has expressed confidence about beating Canelo. He managed to dismantle Errol Spence Jr. with ease when the boxing community had Spence as the favorite. Floyd Mayweather and Bivol have shown the blueprint for beating Canelo. While Crawford is a switch hitter, capable of moving, can he handle the power? Bud did look uncomfortable when Madrimov hit him, and Canelo’s punches will have more of an impact. Crawford made it clear he was ready.

“I feel as if that’s a legacy fight. I feel as if this is the biggest fight in boxing today. I’ve been fighting bigger guys my whole life. Of course I’ll beat him. It ain’t no doubt in my mind that I won’t beat anybody that I step in the ring with,” Crawford said

But at 37 years of age, Crawford does not have too long left to secure that fight. 2025 is the right time to make this legacy-defining fight for his boxing career.

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6 Boxing Fights We Need to See Happen in 2025

By Admin December 27, 2024

2024 has been nothing short of a landmark year for boxing!

While it may not rival the Golden Era of Boxing—that unforgettable stretch from the late 1960s to the mid-1970s when legends like Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, and George Foreman captivated the world with blockbuster bouts that transcended sports—it’s undeniable that boxing is experiencing a thrilling resurgence. This revival owes much to recent shifts in how the boxing business is managed and the caliber of matchups being delivered.

These changes are reigniting the passion of fans who once fell in love with the sport’s drama and spectacle. At the heart of this resurgence is one pivotal figure, His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. Yet, even with the exciting momentum, there are still dream fights that the boxing world is yearning for. With hope and anticipation, we’ve compiled a list of matchups we’d love to see. Here’s to Alalshikh working his magic once again to turn these fantasies into reality!

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Canelo Alvarez vs. David Benavidez

Canelo Alvarez is undeniably a legend of the sport—a fighter who has faced some of the finest talent boxing has to offer during his illustrious career. However, as he approaches the twilight of his journey, ‘Cinnamon’ has seemingly chosen a safer path, prioritizing lucrative paydays over high-risk challenges. Thanks to his immense name recognition and carefully cultivated leverage, he’s managed to turn this strategy into a profitable venture.

The biggest casualty of Canelo Alvarez’s selective matchmaking has been David Benavidez. For over a year, ‘The Mexican Monster’ stood as Canelo’s WBC mandatory challenger at super middleweight. Yet, Canelo repeatedly denied Benavidez the opportunity to make history—or to silence his critics by taking on one of the division’s most dangerous fighters. Frustrated and unable to secure the fight, Benavidez was forced to shift his focus to the light heavyweight division, seeking opportunities that eluded him at super middleweight.

Canelo has even gone as far as to demand an unprecedented $200 million purse to face Benavidez—a staggering figure that underscores the challenges in making this fight a reality. While not impossible, such a bout seems unlikely for now. Meanwhile, Benavidez is set to take on David Morrell on February 1st in Las Vegas. Should he emerge victorious, a shot at the undisputed light heavyweight title could be next on his horizon.

Ryan Garcia vs. Devin Haney 2

At the start of this year, Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney delivered a thrilling showdown that had fans buzzing about a potential rematch. In a shocking turn, Garcia dominated Haney, dropping him three times before securing a majority decision win. However, the celebration was short-lived as Garcia later tested positive for Ostarine.

The victory was overturned to a no-contest, Garcia was fined his entire purse, and he received a suspension lasting over a year. The fallout didn’t stop there—Haney sued Garcia, citing battery and breach of contract, escalating the tension between the two fighters.

The animosity between Garcia and Haney has deep roots, stemming from their six amateur bouts. With both fighters eager to settle the score, a rematch in 2025—potentially in Saudi Arabia—could reignite their storied rivalry, setting the stage for one of boxing’s most dramatic comebacks.

However, Turki Alalshaikh has one condition Garcia has to meet for the fight to happen. “First of all, I like Ryan Garcia, and second, I want to do a big fight with him,” Alalshikh told Charlie Parsons. “But I’ll tell you my situation now… I’m against drugs and everything, I said to Ryan Garcia ‘You must pass the test and clear yourself’ and I’m waiting for you and this is fair.”

Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford

After or before Benavidez, the fans wouldn’t really mind, Canelo Alvarez needs to face Terence Crawford. ‘Bud’ has been lobbying for the fight since he defeated Errol Spence Jr. last year, emerging as the first male boxer to achieve undisputed status in two different weight classes. The Nebraska technician even agreed to climb up to the super middleweight division.

All this in an effort to make his last fight in the sport a big payday! However, Canelo Alvarez has brushed past this potential fight, suggesting he has nothing to gain from the fight. During Crawford’s last appearance against Israil Madrimov, His Excellency had even reached out to Canelo’s team to make the fight real.

However, ‘Cinnamon’ made some absurd demands for the fight, so it quickly fell apart and produced a very public back-and-forth between Canelo and the Saudi Royal. As of the time of writing, there’s no sign of this fight actually coming to fruition. Meanwhile, Crawford remains adamant about fighting Canelo as he looks to exit the sport with a big payday.

Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua

Moving on to the heavyweight side of things, former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury just lost his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. Many are speculating whether the English heavyweight would call it quits after his second consecutive career loss. However, there’s a lot of money left on the table for the Brit.

The good news is, now, he has nothing to lose—his precious zero is gone, and Usyk’s win has erased the possibility of a trilogy. Similarly, former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has suffered four losses now, and the biggest fight on the table for him would be a bout against Tyson Fury. The all-British clash would be bigger than Joshua’s bout against Daniel Dubois.

And there’s no reason for Joshua or Fury to not cash in on the fight. Even if it’s not a title fight, the British fan base has been asking for this bout for several years now and if the fight happens, it would definitely be a blockbuster. With both fighters approaching their 40s, 2025 would be the best year for them to get it out of the way.

Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury 2

Although boxing purists often refuse to consider Jake Paul a legitimate boxer—largely due to his choice of opponents, including MMA fighters and aging, out-of-prime boxers—the Cleveland native has undeniably carved out a significant name for himself in the sport. His latest performance against the legendary Mike Tyson, or more precisely, the staggering numbers the fight generated, has cemented his status as a sought-after figure in boxing.

Following the Tyson fight, Paul received several offers but has yet to announce his next opponent. Rumors are swirling about a potential bout with Conor McGregor in India, but the fight fans are clamoring for a rematch with Tommy Fury. The two first faced off in February 2023, a match that handed ‘The Problem Child’ his first professional loss.

If Paul truly wants to be taken seriously as a boxer, a rematch with Fury seems inevitable. Reports previously revealed that Paul’s team, MVP, had approached Fury for a Netflix-backed fight instead of the Tyson showdown. However, Fury and his father turned down the offer. With the success of Paul’s Netflix venture, the dynamics may have shifted, making 2025 an ideal time for this much-anticipated rematch.

Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis is arguably the biggest name in boxing today. However, in a surprising turn of events, Davis recently announced his retirement from the sport after 2025. This revelation came shortly before he shared on social media that his March 1st bout was canceled. Interestingly, his opponent, Lamont Roach, has made conflicting statements, and tickets for the fight remain on sale.

Despite the confusion, fans appear relieved about the fight’s cancellation. Many believed Roach, who was moving up a weight class for the bout, posed little challenge to Davis. Instead, fans are calling for a showdown between Davis and Shakur Stevenson before Davis steps away from the ring. Stevenson, who shares the same weight class as Davis, has been vocal about wanting the fight for some time.

Davis, however, has largely avoided the matchup, even though most experts agree Stevenson would be his toughest challenge yet. With few legitimate contenders left in the division, 2025 seems like the perfect time for these two fighters to finally deliver the matchup fans have been waiting for. This clash has the potential to be a massive pay-per-view event and could even break existing records.

That concludes our list of fights that should happen in 2025, but we would also like to see Joseph Parker, Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez, and Oleksandr Usyk in action as well.

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‘I want someone tougher’ – Jake Paul rejects WBA title fight with former boxing world champion who fought Canelo Alvarez

By Admin December 16, 2024

Jake Paul has no interest in taking on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr for a WBA belt.

The major boxing organisation’s president, Gilberto Mendoza, floated around the idea of sanctioning a fight between Paul and the former WBC middleweight champion for one of the WBA’s many trinkets earlier this year.

Chavez Jr even recently declared he had received an offer to square off with Paul following the YouTuber’s controversial professional bout with Mike Tyson in November.

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However, Paul has put an emphatic end to such talk.

“I want someone tougher [than Chavez] and I want a real belt, not just something that gets put up for entertainment value,” Paul said on Friday.

“It’s great and all, but, honestly, he’s easy work and I want someone tougher to shut people up.”

Chavez Jr, son of first-ballot Hall of Famer Julio Cesar Chavez Sr, held the WBC’s version of the 160lb world title from 2011 to 2012 before dropping it to Sergio Martinez.

He fell to a one-sided unanimous decision defeat to Canelo Alvarez five years later and hasn’t looked the same since.

The 38-year-old is now competing in crossover clashes with over-the-hill MMA fighters and lost to former UFC middleweight champion, Anderson Silva, in 2021.

Paul beat Silva over the distance a year later so a fight with Chavez Jr would likely be seen as a step back.

‘The Problem Child’s’ ultimate goal is to become a world champion but he will need to receive a ranking from a major sanctioning body before that dream can be realised – although Paul doesn’t seem particularly bothered about the idea of having a number next to his name.

“F*** the rankings. It’s just a number. Who cares?” Paul said.

“People just want to classify things and do a numbers chart.

“I’ve never looked at the rankings. I couldn’t care less.

“I know I’m the best in the world and I’m going to be world champion.”

His manager, Nakisa Bidarian, then added: “The rankings are, he’s the No.1 box office draw in boxing.

“He’s ranked No.1 above everybody else. That’s why [Daniel] Dubois is calling him out, that’s why [Artur] Beterbiev is calling him out, that’s why Gervonta Davis is calling him out, that’s why Ryan Garcia is calling him out, that’s why everyone and their mom is calling out Jake Paul.

“Claressa Shields is calling him out. So it’s pretty apparent who the No.1-ranked fighter in the world is across all weight classes.”

Paul’s next fight is expected to take place in early 2025, though it remains unclear who will be standing in the other corner.

“I mean, there’s a long line out there,” Paul said of his next opponent. “They can take a ticket and get in line to see who I want to fight next.

“I don’t say that as s*** talk – I’m the biggest payday in the sport of boxing right now, so everyone wants to fight.

“When you’re the hot girl on the block, you can do what the f*** you want.”

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Canelo, Bivol, and Beterbiev Face Immediate Threat as Benavidez, Munguia Receive Mandatory Orders

By Admin December 12, 2024

With the year drawing to a close and next year’s schedule falling into place, the lower divisions are looking pretty sharp. But that doesn’t mean upper echelons are sulking in silence.

The crosshairs still feature the Usyk-Fury rematch. Reports suggest moves heralding potential shake-ups at the light heavyweight and super middleweight divisions.

In the 175 lbs division, the decks are cleared for the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol. Following their high-octane duel on October 12, the duo will team up for yet another dance. But it appears that the winner of the face-off will have a short time to celebrate. He will be staring at a challenger. One division below, at the super middleweight, the main character still drives the plot. With the crown atop his head still intact, Canelo Alvarez could face yet another title claimant early next year. It’s possible he may meet a familiar face.

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Reportedly the WBC has taken a few critical decisions. First, a challenger for the winner of the bout between Beterbiev and Bivol. The two are now ready for yet another big showdown in Riyadh. Many consider the February 22 mega card as the greatest in boxing history. A string of exciting matches includes the likes of Daniel Dubois, Shakur Stevenson, and Vergil Ortiz Jr. defending their titles.

But before the fight, on February 1, at the T-Mobile Arena, David Benavidez and David Morrell Jr. will meet. A final title eliminator, the bout for Benavidez’s WBC interim light heavyweight title and Morrell Jr.’s regular WBA belt, will clear the path to challenge the winner of the Artur Beterbiev–Dmitry Bivol match, it seems.

A close perusal suggests a win-win, crackerjack array of matchups. Be it Beterbiev vs. Benavidez or Bivol vs. Morrell Jr. or just the reverse, either way, the lineups will be something purists will look forward to.

Given it already has a supremo reigning over it, the situation at the super middleweight might be slightly different, though.

On September 15, Canelo Alvarez defeated Edgar Berlanga during the year’s second title defense. Though no longer an undisputed champion, he still remains a formidable force to reckon with. It may be difficult to dislodge the Mexican superstar; nevertheless, the WBC has taken measures to dry-run a test. Date and venue details are yet to be confirmed; however, there will be a fight between Jaime Munguia and Christian M’billi for the WBC ‘interim’ super middleweight title. The winner stands a chance to dare Alvarez as the mandatory challenger.

If he wins, Munguia, who will face the year’s fourth opponent on December 14, will be walking into a rematch. Early in May, he lost the title challenge to Alvarez on the Cinco de Mayo fixture. Nevertheless, he still retains the WBC silver super middleweight belt.

On the other hand, unbeaten M’billi defeated Sergiy Derevyanchenko to retain the WBC Continental Americas Championship. The ambitious Cameroonian-French fighter dreams of a shot at facing Canelo Alvarez, making the Munguia fight the opportunity he’s been waiting for. A win over the granite-chinned Munguia could bring him closer to his much-coveted dream.

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

By Admin December 8, 2024

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.

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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.

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“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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Canelo Alvarez accused of turning down mega $70million offer to fight ‘avoided’ rival

By Admin December 5, 2024

Canelo Alvarez turned down $70million because he is afraid, claims David Benavidez.

The Mexican-American has been trying to secure a showdown with the iconic Alvarez for years.

Many fans think Benavidez would give Canelo his toughest test yet and former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi thinks he is avoiding him.

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Alvarez has dominated the super-middleweight division with Gennady Golovkin, Caleb Plant, Callum Smith, Billy Joe Saunders, Jaime Munguia, and Edgar Berlanga all beaten at 168lbs.

But undefeated Benavidez insists his mega-money offer was snubbed by the 34-year-old.

“This fight isn’t happening because he doesn’t want to fight me. There is no other way around it,” he told Cigar Talk.

“He doesn’t want to fight me because he’s scared of me. Look at him, Canelo is in the spot where he’s at because he’s fought the best and now he’s making the biggest bags.

“He’s all about making money now he doesn’t care about challenge, but the reason I’m saying he’s scared is that they offered him $70million to fight me, that’s before pay-per-view. Imagine how much he would make off pay-per-view.”

Even Mike Tyson admitted he would be afraid to share a ring with Benavidez

“He’s so underrated but so over-polarised here,” Tyson told ES NEWS of The Mexican Monster.

“Listen, I’d be afraid to fight him too if I was in that division.

“No one even has a chance against him, and I’m talking facts.”

Canelo, who has also been called out by Jake Paul, previously suggested he would require an extortionate purse of $200million for him to duke it out with Benavidez.

The frustrated 27-year-old has since moved up to light-heavyweight to take on WBA regular champion David Morrell in January.

Boxing analyst Teddy Atlas is predicting an interesting bout.

“That’s an interesting fight. It’s a very dangerous fight for both guys,” he told Fighthype.

“It’s two guys in there with their futures in front of them and they’re both taking a big risk. That’s what makes this fight so special.

“They’re taking a risk when a lot of fighters wouldn’t. They’d say ‘no I’m waiting for a bigger fight.’ Not a bigger fight as far as danger, but as far as a pay day.

“A guy like Morrell, not a lot of fighters at this stage of their career would go and take on a dangerous fight like Benavidez. And Benavidez, give him credit too.

“He didn’t get the Canelo fight, and was right in line for winner of Bivol-Beterbiev. What does he do? Does he sit around? No, he takes this one. I’m really curious for that fight I really am.”

Artur Beterbiev currently rules at light-heavyweight but will face Dmitry Bivol again on a night being described as the “greatest boxing card ever.”

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Jake Paul could fight Canelo Alvarez – but only in one scenario

By Admin November 24, 2024

Canelo Alvarez says that he would only contemplate a fight with internet sensation Jake Paul once he’s “done with boxing”. This comes after Paul, known as the ‘Problem Child’ has repeatedly expressed his wish to face the Mexican.

Paul’s recent bout with Mike Tyson, which drew a global audience of 108 million and ranks as the 10th most-watched sporting event in history, was his most notable to date.

The Netflix-sponsored event sparked controversy, particularly due to the 30-year age difference between the fighters, and Paul emerged victorious with a unanimous decision.

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Despite this, Canelo seems uninterested for the time being, indicating on The Full Send Podcast he might contemplate such a bout as a curtain-closer to his illustrious career in the ring.

Canelo currently holds multiple super middleweight titles and said: “When I’m done with boxing [at the highest level], why not? Yeah, maybe.

“I think it’s good because it brings fans who don’t normally watch boxing. They know Jake Paul, but they don’t know anything about boxing. Maybe [I’ll take the Paul fight].”

As he looks ahead to his next fight, Paul hasn’t been shy about his ambition to take on Canelo.

He recently said on the Timbo Sugar Show: “Me vs. Canelo at 200 pounds for the cruiserweight championship of the world is the biggest fight, arguably even bigger than me vs. Tyson.

“It makes so much sense. Canelo is on his way out. He’s going to want a payday and I want to show the world all the s*** I’ve been talking about beating Canelo is actually true and I’ll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing.

“Everyone’s biggest critique is fight a pro, fight someone your age. So when I say ‘Canelo’ is the person, then everyone hates on that.”

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Floyd Mayweather, Canelo, Gervonta Davis, and Other Pro Boxers’ Fans Outraged by Bold Jake Paul Comparison

By Admin November 19, 2024

After months and months of build-up – which started with criticism and promises of knockouts and neared its end with more criticism and ‘Iron’ Mike slapping ‘The Problem Child’ – Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson finally happened.

Did it live up to the hype? Not really. But something that has remained constant through the months is numbers – be it their age difference or their respective records. And now, an Instagram post has been drawing considerable interest for its thoughtful and comparative note.

It talks about the boxing journey of some of the well-known former and current world champions. Many build their resume after going through a series of what is commonly called ‘journeyman fights.’ The poster argued that a close personal look would reveal that’s pretty much the route Jake Paul took since he began his boxing career. So, if one considers the point, then the only differentiator between Paul and the boxing champs remains the ability to pull crowds.

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It’s no secret that ‘The Problem Child’ pulled off a blockbuster in Texas last week, maybe not in terms of fighting, but definitely in terms of hype. Nearly 70,000 spectators and millions more on Netflix watched his 8-round bout against Mike Tyson when they took each other on at AT&T Stadium on November 15. The show featured the undisputed rematch between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano as well.

So, according to @notjustboxing, whether one likes or loathes Jake Paul, the fact remains as follows: “There is not much difference between Jake Paul’s lack of competition in his first 12 fights compared to any other professional boxer’s first 12 fights. The only difference is the man is a marketing genius. He manages to get millions of people interested.”

Don’t believe it? Swipe through this post and see for yourself!

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Beginning his boxing career with fellow YouTuber AnEsonGib, Paul fought former UFC fighters and champions such as Ben Askren, Tyron Woodley, and Anderson Silva. Switching gears, last year, Jake Paul fought Tyson Fury’s brother Tommy Fury, a professional boxer. The ‘TNT’ defeated Paul by a split decision. Paul resumed fighting boxers after the Nate Diaz fight. But both André August and Ryan Bourland were semi-retired and 35 years old.

Let’s look at some of Paul’s fights and how old his opponents were when they fought: –

November 2020: Defeated retired NBA player Nate Robinson (36)
April 2021: Defeated retired MMA fighter Ben Askren (37)
August & December 2021: Defeated retired MMA fighter Tyron Woodley twice (39)
October 2022: Defeated retired MMA fighter Anderson Silva (47)
February 2023: Lost to boxer Tommy Fury (23)
August 2023: Defeated semi-retired MMA fighter Nate Diaz (38)
November 2024: Defeated retired boxer Mike Tyson (58)

As is evident from the aforementioned list, Jake Paul (27) lost to the only boxer who was under 30 when they fought. ‘The Problem Child’ was 26 at the time.

The overall vibe of the comments suggested displeasure with the analysis. Let’s check what some of them had to suggest.

This fan promptly picked the sole oddity in Jake Paul’s boxing record. “Gotta realize Jake fought 1 boxer who boxes to this day; the rest are old and retired athletes. Jake’s proven nothing,” they said. Perhaps they were hinting at Tommy Fury, who inflicted Paul’s first loss. From retired UFC champions, ‘The Problem Child did move to boxers. However, including Tyson, they were retired or semi-retired and old.

The next one also caught the loophole. They said, “Except the others fought people who were active fighters within their chosen sports and weren’t famous YouTubers before hand.” Champions like Floyd Mayweather Jr., Canelo Alvarez, and Gervonta Davis may have fought a few journeymen initially; however, they were dyed-in-the-wool boxers, not someone who had crossed over.

The following fan shared similar thoughts. One could blame the former and current boxing champions for helping themselves generously with the easiest of challenges. “There is a HUGE difference,” they said. However, they fought real boxers who met the weight requirement, and the bouts followed standard boxing regulations. “People who “cherry pick” are still fighting other boxers who weigh the same as they do… They also don’t fight two-minute rounds—10 fights in…” the fan said.

For the next follower, Jake Paul’s shows are nothing short of a ‘circus’. They said, “I don’t consider him a boxer. He only fights older guys or nonboxers. It’s just a circus.” That is pretty much the most common and frequent point taken to pan the Ohioan.

Amidst visible resentment, a message of clarity surfaced. “At the end of the day, professional sports are just entertainment. Love him or loathe him, the chump generates lots of widespread entertainment,” this follower said. As the Netflix show at the AT&T Stadium showed, Jake Paul’s event pulled crowds, even if the visits were more out of curiosity or for mere entertainment.

Some strong observations, indeed. Most feel that Jake Paul needs to do more than just marketing gimmicks if he wants to cement a formidable boxing legacy.

For his next outing, ‘The Problem Child’ seems to be aiming at a cruiserweight clash against none other than Canelo Alvarez. But he appears to have received a callout from the undisputed champion Artur Beterbiev as well. When the news came, many fans suggested that he should take up the fight. But will he go against boxing’s scariest man?

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