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Vladimir Klitschko holds “Close Eye” on Daniel Dubois-Joseph Parker

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Wednesday’s conversation with the promoter of the fight Tom Loeffler was very similar to the latest trading casino card, which he issued in southern California, when the round of entertainment club fights was accompanied by visits of Ryan Garcia, Teofimo Lopez, Callum Walsh and the owner of the Rafael Espinoza featherweight title.

You never knew who – or what – is coming.

Perhaps the most burning topic was our last, when Loeffler revealed that the former heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko expressed interest in the survival of George Foreman as the oldest heavyweight master of all time.

This means that Klitschko, who will be 49 years aged next month and does not fight from his defeat of TKO in 2017 by Anthony Joshua, will watch the Saturday title of IBF heavyweight champion between the newly matching Daniel Dubois and the former owner of the WBO title Joseph Parker in Arabia Saudi.

Turki Alalshikh, Saturday’s Saudi Arabia financing card, said that he wanted Klitschko to come back and fight for the belt.

“Vladimir carefully observes what is happening in the heavyweight division, and if it is possible to fight for the championship in hefty weight and break the record of George Foreman, I think it will definitely consider it,” said Loeffler.

“I know [Alalshikh] I would like to see him. It would be great to see Vladimir back in the ring this year, if everything was arranged. “

Loeffler estimates that Klitchsko would be “very interested” in the meeting of the winner of Dubois-Parker.

“Joseph Parker was one of the [Klitschko’s] Sparring partners back [Klitschko] He was the world champion, “said Loeffler. “He had great world -class sparring partners at the time, so either Dubois or Parker would be a great opponent for him. When it gives green lightweight, I will jump into action.

“Saturday will provide information about in which direction he can succeed.”

Loeffler is working on a Friday card at Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, header by a 140-pound Cain Sandovala, 14-0 (12 KO), Filipino meetings Mark Bernaldez, 25-6 (18 KO).

“Cain is one of our emerging stars,” said Loeffler. “I just changed training with Freddie Roach. In the great division, we are not afraid to fight any names that we set for him. We have some high expectations for Cain and we think he is on the way to the world title in the next two years.

“He is a fighter with a blue collar, he has a lot of Fernando Vargas. An true fans base, he enters and likes to fight stimulating fights. He doesn’t dance and that’s why his fans base has really grown over the past two years. “

The card also includes demanding duels for the invincible fly weight Daniel “Chucky” Barrera and the invincible minimum hunting mass, Guadalupe “Lupita” Medina.

On the 360 ​​promotion card last month in trade Loeffler was satisfied with the star turnout of the title fighters, and even the legend of NFL in former Los Angeles Rams Jackie Slater equipment.

When other promoters withdrew from making repetitive cards from southern California, despite the fact that the area offers the sport of the most ardent American fans base, Loeffler said he was proud to offer a hospitable environment for everyone.

“This is what I like, going back to the times of” Superfly “, which we made with the fighters of other promoters, going out there, seeing the events of the rear flap, and that’s how I am with the warriors,” said Loeffler. “It was great to see how they come out and interact with them and fans.

“It’s a boxing habitat. … both places are great. Hardcore fight fans from the Ventura area go there and you can’t get closer to the center of Los Angeles than Commerce. Fans recognize the quality of programs as well as energy and emotions, which we apply to each program, and we sold each of them. We are very content that we are dominating the hottest boxing market. ”

Loeffler will interrupt the rotation of Chumash-Commerce on March 16 to take his talented junior medium scales Callum Walsh, 12-0 (10 KO) from Ireland to complain about the card at the theater in Madison Square Garden in Recent York against the British dean of Sutherland, 19-1 ( 7 KO).

“These are a kind of fights that Callum needs to continue its development,” said Loeffler. “There is no point in putting his album. It will be one of the most prepared fighters in history when it’s time to fight for the title. “

Walsh is evaluated No. 6 by IBF and WBC.

“He is at the point where I saw him fight for the title during the year,” said Loeffler. “Callum is one of the most -talked fighters … and puts great performances and I expect that he will put up another great program for Saint Patrick’s weekend.”

The Junior Medium Serhia Bohachuk Junior cooperated by Loeffler will check the Saturday duel between his latest opponent, Vergil Ortiz Jnr and the former owner of the WBA Israil Madrymovi title as a great fight for No. 1 of a pretender to WBC with Ukraine.

“Serhii is ready to fight anyone – he was supposed to fight [unified champion Sebastian] Fund [before Keith Thurman got hurt in March]and Madrimov [in December]Also before he got unwell or hurt … so he was unlucky to pulling his opponents, “said Loeffler.

“But he is one of the most energetic of everyone in the division, so he will either go after huge fights in June or July. … either this or we will put him in one of our programs to stay energetic and protect him [top-ranked] Position in WBC. “

Finally, Loeffler said that his feathers Omar Trinidad, 18-0-1 (13 KO), would return to the Casino card of May 17, because he is currently standing No. 2 in IBF and No. 4 in WBC.

Lance Pugmire is a senior US writer and assistant to the Probox TV manufacturer. Pugmire covered boxing since the beginning of 2000, first in the Los Angeles Times, and then in Athletic and USA Today. He won the NatLischer Association Association Association of America in 2022 for career perfection.

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Mauricio Sulaimán calls Crawford’s retirement cowardly

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Terence Crawford left boxing undefeated with little to prove, and yet Mauricio Sulaimán reignited an senior feud, describing the former champion’s retirement as “cowardly” in an interview this week.

“Fight in September for the world title. He has many options: Benavidez, Charlo, a rematch with Crawford, who cowardly retired, Bivol and Beterbiev. He is in a position where he can choose,” WBC president Sulaiman told Tiempo Extra.

This seems like a more personal than professional paperwork dispute. Sulaimán’s “cowardly” comment is clearly payback for the bridge Crawford burned on his way out.


When Crawford defeated Canelo in September 2025, he effectively retired as “King of the Hill” and then told the Neighborhood Association (WBC) that their membership dues were a scam.

During his Instagram Live tirade, Crawford refused to pay and devalued the entire existence of the WBC. Calling the eminent green belt a “trophy” that “doesn’t mean shit” is a direct attack on Sulaimán’s legacy and the prestige he strives to maintain for the WBC.

The WBC says it lowered its usual 3% commission to 0.6% ($300,000) to be “fair” and Crawford still hasn’t moved on it. By paying the other three organizations (WBA, IBF, WBO) but freezing the WBC, Crawford singled them out as the only organization he felt was not worth his money.

Crawford clearly stated that The Ring belt is a “real belt” because it is free. This is a nightmare for sanctioning bodies because it encourages other stars to realize that they don’t actually need pricey “alphabet” titles from sanctioning bodies to be considered the best.

Calling a 42-0 fighter who has just been promoted and trained by Canelo a “coward” is objectively absurd in a boxing sense. However, in Sulaimán’s language, “cowardly” likely refers to Crawford’s refusal to “stand and fight” in the boardroom.

By retiring, Crawford prevented the WBC from receiving the $300,000 he already owed them for the belt. Additionally, his retirement meant future billing for the massive Crawford vs. Benavidez or Crawford vs. Bivol.

It also prevented the WBC from formally stripping him as a punishment while he was still energetic.

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Last updated: 23/04/2026 at 12:28

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Deontay Wilder may miss the fight he wants next due to a change in heavyweight plans

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Deontay Wilder set to miss out on the fight he wants next as heavyweight plans shift

Deontay Wilder is unlikely to secure his preferred fight after taking a split decision to fellow veteran Derek Chisora ​​earlier this month.

The two faced off in a messy battle at London’s O2 Arena, with Wilder scoring two knockdowns en route to his 12-round victory.

The 40-year-old had previously recorded just one victory, a seventh-round finish over little-known heavyweight Tyrrell Herndon, following consecutive defeats to Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker.

These two flaws emerged in 2024 and 2023, respectively, and reinforced the growing belief that the “Bronze Bomber” was on the brink of retirement.

However, Wilder has since insisted he wants to stay in the sport, particularly to secure a long-discussed clash with Anthony Joshua, who recently told the Briton to “sit down or shut up”.

The pair have been on a collision course for a century since they held all four major heavyweight titles between them.

While both fighters would likely like to fight without a title later this year, Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn expressed a slightly different desire.

I’m talking to talkSPORTJoshua’s longtime promoter has mentioned a potential appearance this summer ahead of what he hopes will be a November fight with Tyson Fury.

“If we were promoting this event [this summer]that’s exactly what I would do [making the Wilder fight].

“But this is the deal that we made with Fury against AJ as the pinnacle of that deal. There will be a lot of people who won’t want to take a fight that they think will be risky and bet on it. [the Fury fight in] danger.

“The reality is this [that] all fights are risky, especially in this division. We have no problem with fighting Wilder. [But] I don’t think it’s Wilder [on] basis of this agreement.”

This deal includes two fights with Turki Alalshikh, which will allow Joshua to enter the ring before his fight with Fury in overdue 2026.

Such an agreement would mean he would fight for the first time since then in December in the sixth round against Jake Paulwhich was preceded by a tragic car accident that killed two of his close friends.

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Osleys Churches Respond to Charles Adames Combat Claims

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Image: Osleys Iglesias fires back after Carlos Adames says “I’m ready”

Carlos Adames said he can beat anyone at middleweight and super middleweight, but the statement was met with immediate backlash from newly crowned IBF super middleweight champion Osleys Iglesias. After Adames announced he was ready to fight, the undefeated Cuban responded on social media, calling for the fight to go ahead.

The exchange began when Carlos Adames stated that no one at 160 or 168 pounds could beat him. The fan quickly challenged him to fight Iglesias, one of the most hazardous names in the super middleweight division.


“Who are you? What I do in the ring confirms what I say here. Whenever you want, I’m ready to prove it to you,” Adames said in X.

That was met with a direct response from Iglesias (15-0, 14 KO), who is coming off an eighth-round victory over Pavel Silyagin and gained traction at 168 pounds after winning the IBF title.

“Enough talking. Let’s get on the same page and take the fight to the next level. I’m waiting for your call. My team is ready. I’m waiting for you,” said Osleys Iglesias.

Adames holds the middleweight title while Iglesias is one division above, so any fight would require one side to advance. This alone makes it more sedate than a routine online argument.

This exchange with Iglesias bears all the hallmarks of a potential bluff by Adames. Iglesias is now viewed by many as the 168-pound boss who stopped Pavel Silyagin in the eighth round just two weeks ago.

He’s a powerful southpaw with a 93% knockout rate, which isn’t usually the type of guy a champion fights unless he’s 100% sedate or looking for a huge payday.

Fans will soon find out if this was Adames’ social media stunt if he starts demanding a catchweight fight with Iglesias or tells him to drop down to 160 pounds. If he tells IBF 168-pound champion Iglesias to back off, he will simply be looking for a way out. It will be a foregone conclusion if he stays on X and does not lead to official negotiations between Adames’ promoters at PBC and Iglesias’ team.

The southpaw Iglesias is essentially a airy heavyweight who can reach 168 pounds and would also have significant height and an advantage over Adames. If Adames is sedate, he’s taking one of the toughest routes possible to make a super middleweight debut.

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