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“It’s Over If He Hits Him” Fans In Shock At Madrimov’s New…

By Admin July 25, 2024

“It’s Over If He Hits Him” Fans In Shock At Madrimov’s New ‘Hulk’ Physique For Crawford Fight.

Terence Crawford looks to become a world champion in a fourth division on August 3 when he steps up to Israil Madrimov.

Crawford has won honours at 135, 140 and 147, and will challenge Madrimov for the WBA 154 World Title in Los Angeles as part of Riyadh Season’s first promotional offering in the US. The fight is also for the WBO and WBC Interim titles, meaning ‘Bud’, should he be victorious, could look to unify and eventually become undisputed in a third weight-class.

The muscular Madrimov, a career long super-welter, is 10-0 with seven early finishes and won the belt last time out by stopping Magomed Kurbanov.

He will step through the ropes a considerable underdog with bookmakers, but is younger, fresher and bulkier than the pound-for-pound star.

The size difference was analysed by fans recently when an in-gym picture of Uzbekistan’s Madrimov did the rounds on social media, leading the poster to brand him ‘The Incredible Hulk.’

Whilst some fans said Crawford was in for a real challenge based on the picture, ‘massive, ‘he gonna beat Crawford, ‘it’s over if he hits him’, many also said the muscular frame could work to the American’s advantage.

‘His punches are too slow and wide to trouble Bud,’ said one, whilst another said his bulk could lead to gassing early – a crucial factor against the elite Crawford who has been known to expose any mistakes or openings from both the orthodox and southpaw stances. Madrimov did tend to leap in and drop his guard on occasion in his title-winning effort, something the 36-year-old from Omaha will have spotted.

One Major Mistake “He’s In Trouble Now” Terence Crawford’s Coach…

By Admin July 25, 2024

One Major Mistake “He’s In Trouble Now” Terence Crawford’s Coach Reveals Canelo’s One Major Mistake

According to Terence Crawford’s trainer, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez would have been far better off accepting a fight against his man when they called him out last year.

Crawford is coming off a career-defining victory against Errol Spence Jr just over a year ago. Since that night, ‘Bud’ has set his sights firmly on a clash against undisputed super-middleweight champion Canelo.

Although the fight would represent a three weight-class jump from the Spence contest and see Crawford ignore being called out by growing welterweight star Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis, he told the MMA Hour that Canelo brings far more to the table in both legacy and bank balance.

“Where I’m at right now, I’m looking at the fight that makes the most sense and that’s not Boots. Canelo’s gonna bring way more to my legacy and way more to my bank account.

Because at the end of the day when boxing is done, what will we have? I would have a legacy that’s something people talk about for ages. And I would have a bank account that would last for ages as well.”

For his next fight the 36-year-old will move up one division to face current 154lbs WBA champion Israil Madrimov.

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In an interview with FightHype, Crawford’s coach, Brian ‘BoMac’ Mcintyre, was asked if the Mexican had made a mistake not taking the fight straight away and allowing ‘Bud’ to gain activity and move more slowly into the higher weights.

“If we do get the Canelo fight right after the Madrimov fight, he might just be in a bit of trouble because he’s has got into that rhythm, and he’s into his groove, and it’s a good thing for Terence.”

Crawford takes on Madrimov on August 3 in Los Angeles.

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Crawford vs Jaron “He Has Everything” Roy Jones Jr Delivers Honest..

By Admin July 25, 2024

Crawford vs Jaron “He Has Everything” Roy Jones Jr Delivers Honest Verdict On Terence Crawford vs Jaron Ennis.

Jaron Ennis picked up the IBF Welterweight World Title when Terence Crawford decided to move up in weight and vacate. That hasn’t stopped the Philly native from wanting the fight.

‘Boots’ Ennis is now seen as the clear standout in the 147 ranks with the departure of Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. Coming off a successful defence of his belt by stopping David Avanesyan in five rounds, the 27-year-old has moved to 32-0.

Speaking to YSM Sports Media, multi-weight world champion and the best fighter of his era Roy Jones Jr said Ennis presents a ‘very difficult’ challenge to the two-time undisputed champ.

“I don’t now yet cause we seen Boots in against a guy that has touched him enough to really test his chin, so that’s the only thing we don’t know about him yet. We don’t know if he can take a real punch.

As far as skills go, he got everything. That fight could be very difficult cause he has everything. When a guy as talented with the skill-level that Boots has, anything can happen. But, don’t get me wrong, Bud has the skill level too. Great fight.”

After the KO “Francis Ngannou says ‘something wasn’t right’ during……

By Admin July 25, 2024

After the KO “Francis Ngannou says ‘something wasn’t right’ during his fight with Anthony Joshua

Francis Ngannou insists he wasn’t feeling himself before his fight with Anthony Joshua.

The Cameroonian cage fighter had caused Tyson Fury all kinds of problems when they squared off in December.

However, AJ had no such issues as he dropped Ngannou three times en route to a second-round stoppage in March.

Ngannou’s night got off to a disastrous start when he was decked by a right hand in the opening stanza.

He did well to regain his footing and make his way back to his corner after what appeared to be a heavy knockdown.

But the former UFC heavyweight champion claims it wasn’t the punch that sent him tumbling to the canvas.

“I got into the ring and I wasn’t feeling myself,” Ngannou told Joe Rogan during the most recent episode of his podcast.

“The first round when he knocked me down and I fell and I was like, ‘Did I slip?’ What exactly knocked me down? I felt the punch but it wasn’t the punch that knocked me down.

“I really got confused at that time. I was like ‘Damn, what?’

“But from that moment I got knocked down with a punch that wasn’t that hard.

“He hit my hand before he hit my face and I felt it, I felt the punch but it wasn’t [enough to put me] on the floor.

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A hard time, “He will give up” – Sparring partner who KO’d Daniel….

By Admin July 25, 2024

A hard time, “He will give up” – Sparring partner who KO’d Daniel Dubois and gave Anthony Joshua a ‘hard time’ only sees one winner in all-British clash

Martin Bakole has no doubt as to who he thinks will get their hand raised between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.

The heavyweight titans are set to square off on September 21 at Wembley Stadium for the IBF heavyweight title.

Dubois was recently upgraded from ‘interim’ to full world champion after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt to fulfil his rematch clause with Tyson Fury.

AJ opens up as a 1/5 favourite to beat Dubois with talkSPORT Bet.

And Bakole – who has sparred both men – is in agreement with the oddsmakers.

“Joshua is too good for Dubois and more experienced. He has a technique and a big heart,” he told talkSPORT.com.

“Daniel doesn’t have a big heart so as soon as he starts landing the big beautiful punches, he will give up.

“He doesn’t have a big heart. I think Joshua for the experience but anything can happen.

“Daniel Dubois can land beautiful punches he surprised everyone against Hrgovic but I don’t Joshua will give up and he will try his best.

“So for experience, for boxing style, for his brain, I think he is a little bit higher than Dubois.”

The Congolese heavyweight claims to have stopped Dubois twice in sparring and given Joshua a ‘hard time’ when they shared the ring together.

‘Still Has Demons: Heavyweight Rival Says Daniel Dubois ‘Still…..

By Admin July 24, 2024

‘Still Has Demons: Heavyweight Rival Says Daniel Dubois ‘Still Has Demons’: “He Could Be A Deer In The Headlights”

Daniel Dubois is now a heavyweight world champion after being elevated by the IBF when Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt.

The 26-year-old Brit has previously faltered when he stepped up in competition, first against Joe Joyce for the British title and then again against Usyk in his sole world title fight.

Whilst Dubois had a seriously damaged eye in the Joyce fight leading him to take a knee, most consider smartly, he seemed to stay down against the Ukrainian when he looked like he could perhaps carry on.

That loss in particular – in which Dubois had knocked Usyk down but it was ruled to be a low blow – had people questioning his will to fight on.

Despite now having scored two gritty stoppage wins over previously-undefeated Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic, Derek Chisora told Box Nation Dubois still ‘has demons.’

“He’s got demons Daniel. Yeah, I think he’s still got demons. Demons never go away when you have them … Them demons might come back, who knows? In Poland [against Usyk] I was very disappointed cause it was there for him to grab, he didn’t grab it.

Chisora used another example – an undercard bout against Kevin Lerena at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Dubois was knocked down three times in the first round by the big underdog. He would recover and win by stoppage in the third.

Joshua vs Fury: Andy Ruiz Jr Makes Emphatic Prediction For…

By Admin July 24, 2024

Joshua vs Fury: Andy Ruiz Jr Makes Emphatic Prediction For Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury Fight

There are few heavyweights more qualified to discuss, predict and breakdown Anthony Joshua fights than Andy Ruiz Jr.

The Mexican-American shocked the world in 2019, surviving a knockdown to stop the Brit in seven rounds. Ruiz held the WBO, WBA and IBF belts for just six months before the rematch, where he came in ill-prepared against a dialed-in ‘AJ’ who won over the distance.

Speaking to Manouk Akopyan , the 31-year-old expressed his interest in the rubber match.

“God willing I get that trilogy. I’m humble enough to say I’ve got to climb up the ladder to get those fights and win and God willing they happen.”

SAYS USA COACH CHELLSIE MEMMEL”2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES,…

By Admin July 24, 2024

SAYS USA COACH CHELLSIE MEMMEL”2024 PARIS OLYMPIC GAMES, SIMONE BILES IN A ‘REALLY GREAT PLACE

Simone Biles endured a tough time at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 due to mental health struggles, but after a two-year hiatus she returned and qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. USA gymnastic technical lead Chellsie Memmell cut a confident figure when discussing Biles and her team-mates chances, with the tournament now less than a week away.

US Olympic gymnastic technical lead Chellsie Memmel believes Simone Biles has been “doing great” ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

Biles withdrew from a number of events at Tokyo 2020 as she suffered from mental health issues, and the team claimed silver, having gone into the Games as favourites.

The 27-year-old took a two-year break from the sport before returning with one eye on the 2024 Olympics in France, which will be her third time at the event.

Memmel had no concerns over Biles’ preparation, and thinks the US will be able to put right the problems of their time in Japan.

“Simone has been doing great,” she said.

“She’s been solid in training since Katy, Texas and seems to be in a really great place.

“She’s a great leader for this team, and together they are really looking forward to the competition. It is kind of their redemption tour.”

Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee and Biles all competed in Tokyo, with 16-year-old Hezly Rivera making her Olympic debut this summer.

Memmel made it clear they are trying not to put too much pressure on Biles at this forthcoming competition.

“We don’t say to her that she is keeping us all together, and we’re relying on you and you alone,” she explained.

“I’ve had the conversation with (head coach) Cecile (Landi) already about team finals and what the expectation for Simone is.

“If she doesn’t feel like it’s going to be in her best interest to do all four events that day, is that an option for her? Absolutely.

“If that’s what she needs to continue to be at her best for her team and for herself, that’s what we’re going to do because there are still four members on our team.”

She added: “I want them to get through this and be happy, healthy and proud of what they accomplish no matter what the outcome is.

“I want them to be proud and to look back and say I’m so glad I had this experience.”

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“It Could Be His Last Fight” Andy Ruiz ‘Sure’ Who Wins Tyson…..

By Admin July 20, 2024

“It Could Be His Last Fight” Andy Ruiz ‘Sure’ Who Wins Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk Rematch

Tyson fury has the chance to avenge his sole career defeat against Oleksandr Usyk later this year.

The Brit was beaten via split decision back in May after his mid-fight success dwindled and Usyk scored a 10-8 round to finish strongly. With the loss, Fury handed over his WBC belt for the Ukrainian to become undisputed for the second time in his career.

As the contracted rematch is fast-approaching, former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr told ES News he backs Usyk to repeat the result.

“I’m going for Usyk. I’m sure he’ll get it.”

Ruiz – whose biggest night under the lights came when he beat two-time Usyk opponent Anthony Joshua for the unified titles – said he had personally spoken to the Ukrainian about a fight and hopes that can be made in the future.

“That’s what I told him in Las Vegas. I said ‘man it’ll be amazing if me and you fight,’ but he has to fight Tyson Fury in December.”

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As for Fury, despite seemingly coming close last year, the Mexican-American holds out less hope for ever meeting him through the ropes.

“I don’t know. He said he could beat me with one hand behind his back. I feel like he’s already gone through a lot of wars and maybe this will be his last fight.”

Fury and Usyk run it back on December 21 in on a Riyadh Season show. The Saudi outfit’s first foray into American territory will feature Ruiz, who faces Jarrell Miller on August 3 on the undercard of Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov in Los Angeles.

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“They are not mate” Dubois can’t handle Joshua power……

By Admin July 20, 2024

“They are not mate” Dubois can’t handle Joshua power – Eddie Hearn says

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, believes that Daniel Dubois won’t be able to compete with the former champion’s punching prowess when their pair step in the ring against each other.

The two will go head-to-head at Wembley in September as Dubois defends his IBF heavyweight title against Joshua.

It’s already a highly-charged encounter, with the pair having to be separated during the press conference to announce the fight, but Hearn says that although Dubois is a big hitter, Joshua will outgun the champion.

“Both are going to be letting their hands go,” he told BoxingScene.

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“Both are very dangerous. Some people call it a ‘shootout’. But I think AJ’s top sniper. He’s too accurate; he’s too good; and I think if you’re going to get hit against Anthony Joshua you’re going to have serious problems, and AJ’s not gonna stand in front of him like Filip Hrgovic and just ship shots.

“It’s two very dangerous heavyweight punchers, who are in the form and confidence of their career. For Dubois, the Miller and the Hrgovic fight have taken him to the most dangerous point of his career so far. It’s not a good time to fight Dubois, and it’s definitely not a good time to fight AJ. The key points for me are two massive punchers in their absolute primes.”

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