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Floyd Mayweather’s status as the Greatest of All Time gets a direct response from Roy Jones Jr.

By Admin January 11, 2025

Roy Jones Jr. and Floyd Mayweather Jr.are two boxing legends who have left an indelible mark on the sport.

Both are widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound fighters of their respective eras, sparking endless debates about who truly deserves the title of “Greatest of All Time” (GOAT).

Mayweather, with his perfect 50-0 record, is considered by many to be the greatest pound-for-pound boxer in history. His impenetrable defense and ability to control the pace of a fight made him a unique spectacle. Additionally, his career was marked by extraordinary commercial success, with four of the five highest-grossing pay-per-view events in boxing history.

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However, Roy Jones Jr., an undisputed champion across four weight classes, holds a different opinion. In an interview with Real Lyfe Productions, when asked if he considered Mayweather the GOAT, Jones Jr. gave a simple but emphatic response: “No.”

Jones Jr. explained that while he respects Mayweather’s undefeated record, he believes other boxers have had more impressive careers. “You got to respect anything a person does to stay undefeated that long. I respect it to a degree, yeah.Is it a 50-0 that I think he’s the greatest fighter of all time? Nah. [Julio César] Chávez went 80-0 at one point. 80. You gonna ever top that? No. He just didn’t stop. [Floyd] got to 50-0 and stopped because of Rocky Marciano. Rocky died. If he wouldn’t have died, he probably would’ve kept going too,” Jones Jr. noted.

Jones Jr. also criticized Mayweather’s choice of Conor McGregor as his final opponent. “And then, at the end, you fight a guy who’s 0-0. How can I respect that? Conor McGregor was 0-0 and they let you do that?So what pisses me off is I’ve had fights that I’ve tried to promote in Vegas at that time with that same commission. They wouldn’t let a 13-5 guy fight with a 13-0 guy, but you would let an 0-0 fight a 49-0? That shows you that it’s all about the money.”

While both Mayweather and Jones Jr. are undisputed legends, their contrasting perspectives highlight the complexities of determining the GOAT in boxing. Mayweather’s perfect record and commercial dominance contrast with Jones Jr.’s admiration for fighters like Chávez, whose sheer volume of victories remains unparalleled.

In the end, the debate over who is the GOAT will likely continue, fueled by the unique accomplishments and philosophies of these two icons of the sport.

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Floyd Mayweather Kicks Off 2025 With a Power Move

By Admin January 3, 2025

Reports suggest that Floyd Mayweather Jr. may be gearing up for a high-profile exhibition bout against KSI.

Although he retired from professional boxing seven years ago, Mayweather has stayed active in the exhibition scene. After the controversial clash with John Gotti III in 2023, the undefeated champion made a return in August 2024 for a rematch.

Given that he toyed around with his younger brother two years ago, KSI, reports suggest, has been eager to step into the ring with Mayweather Jr. Fans will have to wait to see if this match materializes. In the meantime, they can marvel at Mayweather’s accomplishments outside the ring. There’s a reason why the Olympic medal winner is known as ‘The Money’ Mayweather.

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Despite retirement, he still remains the richest boxer in the world. Rumors surfaced suggesting that Mayweather Jr. might be facing financial difficulties. However, the former world champion’s recent moves suggest otherwise. When it comes to making money, he’s the best.

Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s story is legendary. Beginning with an Olympic bronze medal, the Grand Rapids-born boxer followed in the footsteps of his father and uncles. Soon he carved out a career that defined an era in boxing. Beyond defeating some of the sport’s biggest names, his unparalleled dedication earned him unprecedented wealth, making him not only the richest boxer but also one of the wealthiest athletes in history.

“But what if I told you there’s a new chapter, one where Money Mayweather isn’t throwing punches but making billion-dollar deals?” said the voice in the ‘Rich & Fabulous’ channel. Not long ago, reports suggested money gradually slipping out of ‘Money’ Mayweather’s hands. Fans may recall erstwhile friend 50 Cent‘s words. “I think he got to right now because the money’s gone,” said the ‘In Da Club’ singer while responding to a question about Mayweather Jr.’s potential return.

“Whispers echoed through the real estate world: Mayweather listed his $48 million Beverly Hills mansion, followed by his Las Vegas Palace at $12.5 million, and then that stunning $22 million waterfront mansion in Miami. Speculation ran wild: was the champ going broke?” revealed the celebrity news breaker.

But that’s not true, it seems. Floyd Mayweather Jr. is shifting his investments. He is transitioning from flashy homes to large, income-generating properties such as skyscrapers, office buildings, and affordable housing. His decisions were not driven by a need for cash but by a focus on more profitable investments.

“One of his crown jewels is a $10 billion stake in a prime office portfolio with 601 W companies. This isn’t just any real estate; we are talking about 18 buildings spanning 10 million square feet of prime urban property. Key investments include the Amazon-anchored 410 10th Avenue in Hudson Yards, New York, and the Aon Center in Chicago,” said ‘Rich & Fabulous’.

Prioritizing financial growth over appearances, Mayweather Jr.’s investments are not about showing off or being extravagant. Instead, they are smart, calculated decisions that focus on generating steady, reliable income every month. To some, his $42 million purchase of 60+ affordable housing buildings in New York City may appear a charitable cause. But, one should note, these investments generate consistent income and grow in value over time.

Take another example: the majority stake in the Versace mansion in Miami Beach. He’s not relying on luxury for show. Mayweather Jr.’s goal is to create steady cash flow and build wealth over the long term. His post-retirement journey underscores his ability to reinvent himself. Floyd Mayweather Jr. no longer throws punches, but he’s building an empire that could eclipse his boxing fortune.

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Floyd Mayweather Eyes Jake Paul Fight

By Admin December 1, 2024

Floyd Mayweather Jr. says he is willing to fight Jake Paul.

Following his retirement from professional boxing, Mayweather has engaged in numerous exhibitions. His last professional fight was against Conor McGregor in 2017. He stopped the Irishman in the 10th round to take his record to 50-0. His most recent exhibition was a rematch against John Gotti III. The first fight ended in a brawl, setting up the narrative for the rematch. Mayweather coasted to a victory even if there was no official result.

Meanwhile, Jake faced off against Mike Tyson in a professional eight-rounder this month. The fight was heavily criticized, with suggestions that there were major safety concerns. Tyson entered the ring as a 58-year-old against a much younger Paul at 27. However, both fighters made it out in one piece. And yet, the fight received a substantial amount of criticism after Tyson said that he was wearing a compression sleeve on his knee. It suggested that Tyson should not have been in the ring as he was not 100 percent.

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He had already withdrawn from the original July 20 date with an inflamed ulcer. Tyson said he felt he could have died after the inflamed ulcer. But Paul ultimately picked up $40 million for the fight, something which earned Mayweather’s praise. However, Mayweather also recognized that Paul would likely get beat if he faced off against a real boxer. Jake has already faced Tommy Fury, who was his first professional boxer, as he lost a split decision.

“I’d fight him in a real fight in the weight that I’m at. “But Jake Paul, I mean as of right now, for what he’s doing, it’s good for what he’s doing, but once he fights a real actual fighter, it’s going to be bad. There’s one thing I do like about him: he’s selling it, and he’s making good money, and he’s entertaining; I like it. He’d get [messed] up by Canelo. There’s no way [he’d last until the end]. He’d get demolished,” Mayweather said

If Mayweather does not get the fight, Ryan Garcia is willing to step in. Garcia has not had a boxing fight since beating Devin Haney in April. He secured a majority decision win after sending Devin to the canvas three times. But the result became a no contest after Garcia failed VADA tests for Ostarine. He was given a one-year ban, meaning he cannot box professionally until April 2025. Garcia is scheduled to fight Rukiya Anpoin an exhibition on December 30 in Tokyo, Japan. However, that is contingent upon Oscar De La Hoya agreeing.

The Golden Boy Promoter was absent from the kick-off press conference, later stating that he needs to sign off any fight before it can happen. As of now, there is nothing to indicate that this has been done. Garcia was responsible for helping Paul during the early parts of his boxing career. He recalled how Paul would visit him at his house as Ryan would give him pointers. Now, Garcia wants the opportunity to face Paul and end his boxing career, which he helped start.

“If Jake fights the way he fought with Mike, I genuinely believe I would knock him out within four (or) five rounds. We said we would run it one day. He came to my gym a long time ago in Victorville, then he came to visit me with the Canelo (Alvarez) camp — this is before he boxed. So I kind of gave birth to his boxing career, so I’m here to end it. That’s it,” Garcia stated

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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!

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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[WATCH] Does Floyd Mayweather Have Same Power as Canelo? Shane Mosley Makes Bold Comparison

By Admin October 16, 2024

Though he lost the battle for the undisputed championship, gallantly, Dmitry Bivol stood his ground and took a KO artist the whole distance.

During one interview, when asked what it felt like to be at the receiving end of Artur Beterbiev‘s bone-breaking punches, Bivol drew attention to a rather curious facet. When it came to a single shot, he felt that former rival Canelo Álvarez hit harder than the new undisputed champion!

Now the angle seems to have struck a chord at several corners. Former three-division Shane Mosley shares a common history with Dmitry Bivol. Like the Kazakhstan-born boxer, he fought Canelo Alvarez in the past, albeit a decade earlier. However, one of Mosley’s momentous fights was against Floyd Mayweather Jr. So the comparison invariably arose between the unbeaten champion and the Mexican superstar. As for Bivol’s case, Mosley’s response seems to have drawn notable attention.

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So this reporter asked, “Let me ask you this: What do you think about Floyd power?” And pat came the reply, “When I fought Floyd, his power was really good,” said ‘Sugar’ Shane Mosley. So much so that in terms of sheer speed and power, he felt that Mayweather Jr. was as good as Canelo Alvarez.

Needless to say, from approval to sarcasm and then to plain dismissal, the commentary box has been witnessing a range of views. However, Shane Mosley’s point may hold some weight. Mayweather Jr.’s overall knockout-to-win rate just manages to stay above water. But the fact remains that when he was ‘Pretty Boy Floyd’, he did pack a punch and win fights through early stoppage.

In 2013, squaring off against Alvarez, Mayweather Jr. delivered a boxing clinic that impresses boxing purists to this day. But again, the champion’s technical superiority stole the limelight with very few insights into his power. Many believe that during the second stage of his career, probably from the Zab Judah fight onward, Floyd Mayweather Jr. transitioned to ‘The Money’ Mayweather.

His fighting style witnessed a gross change; he preferred going the whole distance. One may argue that the transformation might have occurred because of his progressing age. Then one can barely downplay the quality of his opponents either.

When it comes to Canelo Alvarez, Dmitry Bivol could present a pronounced contrast. According to him, the unified super middleweight champion invests all his power into a single punch. So if there’s a combination, say three to five punches, the first incoming would hurt the most. But the subsequent ones gradually taper off in intensity. Hence, when it came to a single debilitating power shot, he definitely had an upper hand in comparison to Artur Beterbiev.

But there seems to be a caveat. “But if you ask them, let’s do like five punches, Beterbiev; every punch will be hard. With Canelo, maybe first hard and then not [so much]. If we ask him [Beterbiev] to do it, maybe his punch is harder, but he’s not using it,” said Dmitry Bivol.

For sure, millions of Mayweather fans would be elated. The technical prowess of the 50-0 former world champion remains unquestionable. A few may definitely find solace in that their icon never lacked in power either.

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“You Want Him to Lose”: Joe Rogan Shows Floyd Mayweather Jr. Respect in the Strangest Way Possible

By Admin August 31, 2024

A 50-0 record in boxing is enough to earn a huge amount of love from fans, but for Floyd Mayweather, things are a bit different.

Calling him a polarizing figure wouldn’t be the right term because most people love to hate ‘Money.’ But why is that? Well, longtime UFC commentator Joe Rogan seems to have an answer.

Floyd Mayweather hasn’t stopped his combat sports venture even after retirement. He’s been actively competing in exhibition boxing bouts even when he is 47 years old. The 50-0 legend has managed to impress Joe Rogan, who claimed that Mayweather is an expert in making people envy him, something for which Rogan respects Mayweather a lot.

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You would be dead wrong if you think it’s just the boxing fans who hate Floyd Mayweather. When ‘Pretty Boy’ jumped over to WWE for a one-off match at WrestleMania XXIV, fans would boo him more than his opponent, The Big Show. Why do people love to hate the boxing phenom? Joe Rogan claims it’s because he flaunts his wealth a lot.

“They like watching him fight because they hate him [and] because he talks so much sh-t and he’s like, ‘Look at my million-dollar watch, look at my f—ing jet, look at my house,’” Joe Rogan stated on the #2195 JRE podcast episode. Floyd Mayweather leaves no stone unturned in showing people the luxurious part of his superstar lifestyle. That makes him more of a villain in the eyes of the combat fans.

“He’s like constantly showing you all these things he has… So you hate him. People hate him… He creates envy and you want him to lose, but he’s not gonna,” Joe Rogan further stated. Meanwhile, he does claim that ‘Money’ loves to be the arrogant guy, which is part of his persona in front of the world. But deep beneath the pomp and show lies his unparalleled work ethic.

“He’s just not this cocky guy, who’s like really good at boxing. He also has incredible discipline,” the JRE host added. Besides Joe Rogan, Floyd Mayweather has a fellow legendary boxer who recently showered praise on him. Most importantly, he claimed that ‘Money’ portrayed the role of a villain way better than anybody in combat sports history.

Former six-weight champion, Oscar De La Hoya, believes that Floyd Mayweather was the villain that the sport of boxing needed, and he stayed true to that role. While talking on the ‘Club Shay Shay’ podcast, ‘The Golden Boy’ praised the 50-0 for always maintaining his athletic physique even after retirement and his unwavering discipline, something that Joe Rogan also pointed out. As such, there’s no doubt about his place in the G.O.A.T. debate.

“Floyd [Mayweather] was built to be the villain…And in the movie, you need the hero and the villain, and Floyd was the perfect villain, you know, people loved to hate him. And guess what, he made a whole career about it and he’s one of the greatest… All of people tuned in to watch him lose but a lot of people also tuned in to watch greatness,” said Oscar De La Hoya.

As much as Conor McGregor gets the reputation for being the most notorious figure in combat sports, people would still boo Mayweather over the UFC star. When the pair shared a stage in Toronto during the promotional tour for their fight, Mayweather bought a bag with cash to flaunt in front of the fans and McGregor. “What are you doing with a school bag on stage? You can’t even read,” yelled McGregor to the rapturous cheers from the fans.

There has been no one after Floyd Mayweather, who’s had the same aura as ‘Money’. Maybe we may never get anyone like him ever again.

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CRAWFORD MAY RETIRE WITHOUT CANELO FIGHT

By Admin August 25, 2024

Terence Crawford could retire if he does not get the Canelo Alvarez fight.

That is according to Eddie Hearn. Crawford is a four-weight world champion, having beaten Israil Madrimov in his last fight to win the WBA belt at 154. He is a two-weight undisputed champion, achieving it at 140 and 147. He became the first Undisputed Welterweight Champion of the four-belt era by beating Errol Spence Jr. last year.

Crawford called out Canelo after beating Madrimov. It would require him to move up two weight classes. A win makes him one of the best to do it, despite his current accomplishments. While it won’t be for undisputed after Canelo was stripped of his IBF belt, it is still a legacy-defining fight. Alvarez has only lost to Dmitry Bivol and Floyd Mayweather Jr., showing Crawford’s tough task.

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“I don’t think Crawford wants a Boots fight. I don’t think Crawford will fight again unless he fights Canelo Alvarez because he’s got money, he’s getting on [in age]. He escaped one in the [Israil] Madrimov fight, and I don’t think he wants to fight Vergil Ortiz. I don’t think he wants to fight Boots Ennis because he’s looking at these fights and saying, ‘They’re not really legacy mega-fights. I want mega-money, mega-fights, or I’m chilled,’ and good luck to him,” Hearn said

Canelo appears to have dismissed the fight again. He was vocal about Crawford’s last fight, as he questioned whether he was suited to 154. Madrimov landed more power punches than Crawford,

while Bud’s punches were not enough to keep his opponent at bay. Crawford’s reluctance to fight the other 154-pounders suggests he wants to cash out with the Canelo fight. Alvarez said he would get no credit for beating a smaller fighter.

Canelo has also expressed his desire to face other opponents. The David Benavidez fight could still happen if the Saudis put up a big number. Alvarez has said he wanted $200 million to take the fight. The Saudis paid Tyson Fury over $100 million for the two Oleksandr Usyk fights, meaning that a similar figure could tempt Canelo into taking it. Meanwhile, Alvarez stated that he would box Dmitry Bivolagain at 175.

Canelo lost a one-sided unanimous decision in 2022. However, he admitted he had a hand issue which plagued him during the fight. The rematch never happened due to differences over the weight class. Canelo wanted to run things back at 175 to rule out claims that Bivol would be drained at 168.

As for Bivol, the boxer chased a fight at 168 to secure Canelo undisputed title at the time. Alvarez is now not undisputed, meaning a fight at 175 is more likely. Bivol boxes Artur Beterbievon October 12 for the right to become undisputed at 175. Canelo wanted to box the winner.

“Yes it’s possible. It’s the only fight I’d make one more time at 175lbs – the rematch with Bivol,” Canelo said

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Floyd Mayweather boxes John Gotti III soundly in exhibition rematch

By Admin August 25, 2024

The rematch puts this surprise rivalry to bed.

The Floyd Mayweather Jr.-John Gotti III exhibition rematch didn’t have any excessive trash talk or brawl.

It was just a self-proclaimed “The Best Ever” in Mayweather serving up a boxing clinic over eight two-minute rounds to put this surprise rivalry to bed Saturday night at the Arena CDMX in Mexico City, and live on DAZN.

The 47-year-old boxing legend did what he wanted in the ring from establishing the jab to piecing together combinations, touching the body and eluding Gotti III’s shots, while flashing smiles along the way.

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“We had to put on a show for the people. I want to thank Gotti for being a man of his word,” Mayweather said live on DAZN, while the two men embraced, seemingly burying any lingering bad blood.

Gotti III added: “He still got it.”

The only bit of controversy that the bout included came during the second round when the referee stopped the action to warn Mayweather about punching behind the head to which “Money” repeatedly told him to “move!” In a way, his demands came to fruition as the referee was immediately replaced.

When the action resumed, Mayweather picked up where he left off by re-establishing the jab like clockwork to little resistance as the prodding weapong split Gotti III’s jab.

Gotti III couldn’t figure Mayweather’s sweet science out and there’s no shame in that considering Mayweather’s 50-0 record signals that none of his opponents could resolve his brilliant boxing, either.

After the bout, Mayweather seemingly dismissed the idea of having an exhibition bout with another boxing legend in Julio Cesar Chavez, 62, heaping praise onto the Hall of Famer for paving his way, instead.

Here’s how the entire Mayweather vs. Gotti III rematch main card went.

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“I Can Do Whatever I Want”: Canelo Alvarez Blasts IBF for Stripping Him off Super Middleweight Title

By Admin August 13, 2024

Canelo Alvarez stands at the pinnacle of the boxing world.

There might not be any name as big as his in the boxing community right now, and the gold straps around his waist only add to his allure. But the IBF took one of them from him for not fighting his mandatory William Scull. The Mexican champion believes he made himself championship-worthy, not the other way around.

Alvarez, 34, has faced flak for not fighting the name the fans want him to face, David Benavidez. But with four straps and only two fights a year, he could only do so much. What’s more? He believes he has fought his way to stardom and now deserves to have his way. Alvarez, at 61-2-2, has questioned the IBF’s decision to take away his title as he weighs it against his popularity and his title of ‘face of boxing’. Did Scull fit the bill as his opponent? Did fans want to see the fight?

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Alvarez doubted that. He expressed the same when he sat down for an interview with ‘Million Dollaz Worth of Game’. Drawing parallels with the likes of Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Mike Tyson, he pointed out that all the superstars fought, whom they thought were better for their business and resume, not for holding onto their championships after they had cemented their hold on the top. The Guadalajara native said, “[Oscar] De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Julio Cesar Chavez, Mike Tyson, everybody did this. There are stars and superstars, and they made the championship, not the championship made them.”

“The IBF [says], ‘Hey, you need to fight with this because this.’ Who’s [William] Scull? I never hear about him… I’m not gonna do whatever they want, I want to do what I want. In this position, I can do whatever I want. Because I deserve it, because of all I did,” Alvarez added.

While he is one of the biggest stars in the boxing world, he will go against the Noche UFC on the same weekend, as both events share the same date. But he has confidence in his fan base, his fame, and his name.

In the same interview, Alvarez shed light on sharing the same night as Noche UFC, which will happen a few blocks away from his fight in T-Mobile Arena. The UFC has booked the Sphere and has already spent $17 million on the promotion. But the super middleweight champion is undeterred. He declared, “Maybe other boxing matches, maybe, but Canelo is different. There are other kind of fights, but Canelo is just different. I don’t care if the UFC is there, when Canelo fights, it’s different.”

It remains to be seen how well Alvarez’s fight with Edgar Berlanga fares on the business side of things. The fans have asked questions about his decision to fight Berlanga, but he looks to cash in on the Mexico vs. Puerto Rico rivalry to make the event successful. Will his plan be successful?

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“Get Some Advise From Charlo”: Oleksandr Usyk Ruffles Feathers With Terence Crawford vs. Canelo Alvarez Prediction

By Admin August 2, 2024

Every boxing fan wants to see ‘the’ fight. Two of sport’s biggest names, Terence Crawford and Canelo Alvarez, in a momentous clash.

Talks about a potential fight have been going on for some time now. Even His Excellency Turki Alalshikh has expressed a keen interest on the much-sought-after match-up. Thoughts and discussions apart, social media is already abuzz with ‘the outcome’ game. Who will win? Or, who has a better chance of winning?

Oleksandr Usyk is preparing for the rematch with Tyson Fury. Days following his epic win over the Mancunian saw him vacate the IBF title, thus making his undisputed championship one of the shortest in boxing history. Like many, Usyk too found himself in a corner boxed by a poser on the Crawford-Alvarez puzzle. The P4P number-one boxer, however, knew the answer. Ever since it reached the ears of the fans, discussion on the subject has become more rigorous.

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Oleksandr Usyk was a guest on the ‘3 Knockdown Rule’ podcast. As the show neared its end, host Mario Lopez finally asked, “What about there? There’s talk. It’s not official, of course, but there’s talk of a potential fight between Canelo and Terrence Crawford. How do you see that fight?”

“I like Terence,” responded the champion. Usyk revealed that ‘Bud’ happens to be his friend. But when the push comes to shove, Terence Crawford will win. “Terence, it’s different, man. Terence works in two, two, two sides, two sides, right and left, but it’s very smart, man. It’s very, very smart, but feel the distance and the place.”

From the time he became boxing’s first male two-division undisputed champion, Terence Crawford made it clear what he wanted next. Aside from Alvarez, his list included Jermell Charlo. It underwent alteration following the ‘Iron Man’ suffering a defeat from the Mexican icon. However, concerns over the sheer weight gap always raised alarm and concern across the board.

Clearly, there was no unanimity among fans over a clear winner. To some, the super middleweight champion would remain unscathed. But then a few believe the Nebraskan southpaw has the wherewithal to usurp the throne. Let’s check what a few others had to say about the ambitious lineup.

Given Oleksandr Usyk’s winning streak, this fan believes that on the Crawford-Alvarez question, the Ukrainian champion might face an aberration. According to them, Canelo Alvarez’s physical attributes give him a significant advantage. Hence, it might as well be a one-sided fight, where he might dominate ‘Bud’ Crawford.

Commonwealth Games gold medalist and former professional boxer Anthony Fowler also seems to favor Canelo Alvarez for the win. Reinforcing the belief that weight classes often play a crucial role in determining outcomes in boxing, he insisted that Alvarez’s prowess at 168 pounds makes him a clear favorite.

Given how Yuriorkis Gamboa shook him up in their 2014 fight, this fan also lacks confidence in whether ‘Bud’ Crawford can withstand the shots from the hard-hitting Alvarez. Perhaps taking a dig, they suggested that the Nebraskan might as well check with Jermell Charlo beforehand to see how Alvarez’s punches felt. Underscoring the Mexican icon’s prowess in the ring, they predicted the likelihood of the match ending in the sixth round—in Alvarez’s favor.

However, this fan finds himself siding with Usyk. expressing their preference for Crawford over Alvarez in the hypothetical matchup, they believe that ‘Bud’s superior skills in movement, reflexes, and hand to understand punching power might enable him to dominate the fight. conceding that Alvarez has too much of a granite chin to be knocked out; however, they espoused that Crawford would barely give a quarter.

Then this user felt that maybe Terence Crawford should note down a few items from Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s playbook if he wants to defeat Canelo Alvarez. The former world champion’s method, where he overpowered the Mexican boxer with his sheer technical skills, gives ‘Bud’ the best chance of scoring a ‘W’.

It should now be understandable how debatable the matchup is. On his part, Terence Crawford, after a year-long break, will enter the ring on August 3 to mark his debut in the light middleweight division. So instead of three, he is now short of the super middleweight division by two weight classes.

In September, Canelo Alvarez will also face his year’s second opponent. He is no longer an undisputed champion. so he will have to defend his remaining unified titles from Edgar Berlanga on the weekend before Mexican Independence Day. So may be after that, by this year-end or first quarter next year, will the fight with Terence Crawford eventually make through?

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