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Evergreen Callum Smith awarded with newly discovered satisfaction in victory

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Callum Smith pleases the restoration of massive lithe to the top of the victory over Joshua Batsi.

At the age of 34 and being surprised that he was weaker against Batsi, who lost only to the saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Artur Beterbav and did not see how Batsi fights at the highest level, revived his career in a potentially defining fight by gaining a unanimous decision on the place of Riyad in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening.

Smith received the results of 119-110, 116-112 and 115-113 at the end of the entertainment and competitive competition, in which he was stern enough to have to go to the hospital immediately after recording one of his most impressive victories.

By winning the slightly recognized fleeting title of WBO from his previously undefeated, 31-year-old opponent, he also put himself on the course to fight Beterbaiev again, and even Dmitry Bivol-Russian will fight for the third time later in 2025-and he showed that he showed that he showed that The lucrative competition with David Benavidez is another most attractive that can be performed.

His victory took place just over six months after the potential competition between Batsi and Anthony Yarde was presented as capable of establishing a leading British massive weight. It also happened just over a year after its only defeat throughout Beterbaview, which so much contributed to the suggestion that he had collapsed.

“I had two losses,” said IFL TV. “Two people who beat me put me on the back foot. People do not realize that I am a very, very good warrior inside – I am very, very good up close and I knew that in this kind of fight I could get to the top. I thought [Buatsi would] Try to suffocate me; get closer; Put off your work inside. But I knew I would beat him in this kind of fight.

“I beat him on a range, but up close, buddy [McGirt, my trainer] He told me to stay inside and shortened my shots. It probably made a better fight to watch, but I’m glad I showed it. People forgot about it with the two fights that I lost.

“For weighing [one of Buatsi’s team] He shouted over his shoulder: “He is damaged goods”, which in my opinion is a bit disrespectful. I get that you have to raise your man, but a few weeks ago a youthful warrior lost her life. Shouting such things is a bit disrespectful. He comes to the locker room to watch me pull my hands, and commented on some comments, which I thought was a disrespect. But I bit my lip, and then I said, “Never talk to me like this,” and he said, “I have to say a little.” Apparently I’m not [damaged goods]. Not yet.”

Since his defeat of Alvarez in 2020, Smith’s career and perception of his skills have also been undermined by his relative inaction, and the cut he experienced may still prevent him from returning to the ring to the ring, as he could expect.

“When they looked at the cut, they said that it was also indented inside – I probably need plastic surgery – but they had to sew both inside and outside,” he said. “I had to go there [to the hospital]Check it out, scan the bones there – it’s all right. All sewn.

“The plan has been boarded all week, do work, win, win, do a pizza and sit down and enjoy an amazing program [Smith and Buatsi had fought on the undercard of Beterbiev-Bivol II]. It didn’t go to the set – I had to go straight to the hospital – and I had to take me off when I went to the hospital. But I am cheerful with the result – I think I have proved that many people are wrong and I am cheerful.

“I thought about it [119-110 scorecard] It was very wide – it was a bit strict for Josh Batsi. When it was announced that I know I would win because there was no way he would win so wide. I don’t think I won so widely, but the other two results cards-there were eight four, seven five years. I always felt that I was ahead of us, but he was competitive and there were times when I felt like I was starting to rotate the screw, and then back and came back. It was one of them fights. But from the first round I felt that I was always ahead of us. It was a challenging fight – I made a few shots. He made several shots. I didn’t realize how good the fight was. It was just a challenging fight. “

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Floyd Mayweather says ‘I’m on my way’ as fight in Greece faces legal threat

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Floyd Mayweather insists he is heading to Greece this week despite a growing legal dispute that could cast a shadow over the event.

The undefeated boxing legend sent a direct message to Greek fans on Tuesday amid ongoing preparations for his June 27 event against kickboxing star Mike Zambidis in Athens.

“I want to thank everyone, I want to thank you for all the support. Greece, I’m on my way.

“Let’s have fun, let’s have fun and give the people what they want to see. Greece, I’m on my way.”

The news comes as a growing controversy surrounds several proposed Mayweather-related events involving Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather presses forward

The recently disclosed arbitration request involving plaintiffs Jaspreet Mathur and EMI Capital LLC focuses on contracts related to proposed Mayweather events involving Tyson and Pacquiao.

The dispute names Jona Rechnitz and entities affiliated with Frist Apex Ventures among respondents and fits into an increasingly complicated picture of Mayweather’s exhibition plans.

At the same time, social media related to the case publicly alleged that rights related to Mayweather’s planned return to professional boxing had been sold to separate event producers.

The claims remain allegations, and Mayweather has not publicly addressed the latest filing.

What he did was further promote Greece.

While the arbitration proceedings are ongoing elsewhere, Mayweather is acting as if the June 27 date remains on track.

Collision course

The exhibition in Greece is moving forward and the controversy surrounding Tyson and Pacquiao is gaining momentum.

It’s unclear whether these proceedings will ultimately impact any of the proposed events, but Mayweather shows no signs of changing course.

Just a few weeks ago, attention focused on whether shows featuring Mike Zambidis, Manny Pacquiao and Mike Tyson could co-exist on the same schedule.

The focus now is on whether these plans will survive the increasingly public battle over the broader project.

For now, Athens remains on the calendar, with only days left until the first bell.

Despite the growing controversy surrounding the feud, Mayweather appears determined to keep the event going in Greece.

His message to Greece remains unchanged.

“I’m on my way.”

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Promoter Naoya Inoue points to two main fights that will start in February 2027.

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Image: Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani Hits $30M Gate, 500K PPVs Early

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue’s future plans are starting to take shape after promoter Hideyuki Ohashi revealed that a large fight is already planned for February 2027.

“Right now we’re working on the December pairing. Then next February, if I say there’s a large fight, you’ll probably know what I’m talking about. It’s already in the works. Then we’ll do another one in an amazing place,” Ohashi said to Yahoo Japan.

The comments included mentioning the opponent, but they will probably intensify speculation about the fight with Jesse Rodriguez. The undefeated American recently moved up to bantamweight and won the WBA title with a victory over Antonio Vargas.


Rodriguez’s trainer, Robert Garcia, has indicated that the plan is for Rodriguez to have one more fight before moving up to super bantamweight. Potential bantamweight opponents include WBA champion Seiya Tsutsumi and WBO titleholder Christian Medina, while Rodriguez is still looking for bigger opportunities.

While most of the attention will focus on the February schedule, Ohashi’s reference to another event in an “unusual location” suggests that discussions may already be underway about a second major appearance beyond the expected fight in early 2027.

Inoue defeated Junto Nakatani by unanimous decision in May at the Tokyo Dome, retaining his undisputed championship in a fight that attracted enormous attention across Japan. The victory improved his professional record to 31-0 and further strengthened his position as one of boxing’s best pound-for-pound fighters.

Ohashi’s latest comments represent the clearest indication yet that Inoue’s early 2027 schedule is already in the works, with plans moving beyond a single marquee event. Regardless of whether the February fight ultimately involves Rodriguez or another opponent, the promoter has made it clear that preparations are already underway for the next phase of Inoue’s career.

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Shane Mosley predicts PM Marvin Hagler vs PM Canelo: ‘I think he’s going to get him’

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Shane Mosley predicts prime Marvin Hagler vs prime Canelo: “I think he’d get him”

Two-division world champion Shane Mosley predicted how the fantastic fight between Canelo Alvarez and “Marvelous” Marvin Hagler would go.

Canelo ruled four weight classes, earning world honors between super welterweight and featherlight heavyweight and becoming the division’s first-ever undisputed champion in an iconic 11-month span.

The 35-year-old’s strength seemed to have waned recently, with him failing to win a single break since 2021. defeat to former lightweight champion Terence Crawford in his last fight.

That being said, his reputation will be able to be reclaimed in September when is fighting for the WBC super middleweight world title.

Still, as his career nears its final chapter, fans wonder where Canelo ranks among the greatest champions of his country, the contemporary era and of all time, wondering how he would fare against other iconic fighters in the division he ruled.

Speaking on Mi Gallo boxing podcasthosted by two-time middleweight title challenger Gabriel Rosado, Mosley selected middleweight fan favorite Hagler to emerge victorious in a fantastic fight against top-ranked Canelo.

“I think Marvin could get him.”

Hagler never boxed outside the middleweight division during his 67-fight career, reigning as undisputed champion for seven years and boasting the sixth-longest reign in division history; during this time he became notable for defeating Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns.

In total, Hagler won 62 of 67 professional fights, with his only three losses coming to Bobby Watts, Willie Monroe and Sugar Ray Leonard, as well as draws to Vito Antuofermo and Sugar Ray Searles.

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