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Hearn weighs 10 opponents for Joshua after losing Dubois KO
Published
7 months agoon
Eddie Hearn says that there is a pool of “10 fighters”, which is considering choosing as the next opponent of Anthony Joshua. From this group he mentioned Martin Bakole, Efe Jagba and Tony Yok as three possibilities.
Bakole, a risky choice of return
Promoter Matchroom, Hearn, said that he is not sure if Bakole (21-2, 16 KO) is the right option for the former two-time heavyweight champion Joshua (28-4, 25 KO), taking into account that Joshua comes from a 15-month release. It would be a hard fight for AJ, even if he hadn’t disappeared.
What complicates Hearna’s work is a bad knockout AJ, who suffered during the last fight with Daniel Dubois on September 21, 2024. Dubois eliminated Joshua in the fifth round. He dropped AJ four times in battle, ending when he was counted in round 5.
Jake Paul Fight still on the radar
Hearn states that he is still interested in the fight of Jake Paul for Joshua at the beginning of 2026, but he is not sure if the popular warrior will pass through November 14 the match against Gervont Davis without injury. He does not intend to sit Joshua and wait for the result of this fight.
Hearn said IFL TV That there is a “pula and don’t know 10 fighters” that Anthony Joshua could fight next. “Bakole? Yes. It is not an effortless fight. You also have ajagba.”
33 -year -old Bakole has not looked good in the last two fights with Efe Ajbaga and Joseph Parker. Choosing him at this moment would be a situation for Joshua, because he would not receive recognition for defeating him. If AJ loses or fights for winning, he will be criticized by fans.
Tony Yoka brings size and range
Tony Yoka (14-3, 11 KO) would also be a hard fight, potentially for Joshua, and for which he would not receive recognition. The Olympic gold medalist in 2016 Yoka has a 3-3 record in the last six fights, and his only wins came against unclear warriors.
High opponents disturbed Joshua
After 6’7 ′ Yoka has a size to potentially defeat Joshua if his impact resistance has not been impaired from the loss in Dubois. AJ 6’6 ″ would not have the height and achieve an advantage over Yoka, as if he enjoyed most of his career against less opposition. High warriors with whom Joshua fought, 6’6 ″ Wladimir Klitschko and 6’5 ″ Dubois, gave him problems.
“You must ask yourself [Joshua] Is it outside the ring for 15 months, is it the right fight to come back? Maybe – Hearn said about Bakole as an option for Joshua.
The way Hearn says does not seem willing to fight the bacon. You can’t blame him. Although Bakole had weight problems in the last two fights, he is still powerful and would be a threat to Joshua as long as it lasts.
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Adrien Broner Flight Post leaves comeback hanging in the balance
Published
9 minutes agoon
April 28, 2026
Adrien Broner has sparked fresh concern after he shared a late-night post from a flight showing multiple drinks as questions continue to mount over his boxing future.
The former four-division world champion posted the clip with the caption, “I’m almost close to Denzel on this,” referring to the film – a comparison that raises its own questions.
The backlash was almost immediate, with comments ranging from mockery to concern as Broner’s latest appearance came days after a tumultuous run that had already cast doubt on his latest comeback attempt.
Some questioned whether the return rumors had died down, while others took a more direct assessment of the current state of affairs. A smaller number urged Broner to peaceful down, but the overall reaction pointed in one direction: uncertainty.
Same pattern, fresh moment
Fasting is not an isolated moment. It follows a pattern in which failures are quickly followed by promises of redemption.
This comes after a messy period in which Broner was already given a “last chance” opportunity to return to the game after admitting he had returned to street life and was asking for one last chance.
Since then, events have unfolded rapidly, from a 48-hour spiral that required intervention to prevent drinking and driving, to further fallout involving those around him. Each moment reinforced the same question: had anything actually changed?
Adrien Broner under pressure
Broner continues to beg, begging for another chance. The final comeback is already approaching the next evening’s moment, when the former champion reaches the age of 37 and is running out of time to make the same promises.
It seems that Don King has become another promoter who has failed to tame “The Problem” who is intent on chasing quick money while living the same lifestyle – it’s getting tiring to repeat it.
For a fighter once on the verge of becoming a superstar, the gap between promise and reality has never been greater.
What will happen next?
There are no longer concerns about whether Broner will be able to return to the ring.
It’s a question of whether he can stay on track long enough to get back on track.
The recording speaks for itself. The reaction was sobering. The question is now elementary – is it the same cycle again?
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“I think one or two more fights,” Ramirez told Fight Hub TV when asked about his long-term plans. “I have been practicing this sport for a long time.”
Ramirez, 33, said that while he still wants to continue his career for now, he is already thinking about how his career will end, not how long it can be extended. Ramirez said he has achieved key goals in the sport, including becoming world champion in two divisions, but still wants to perform at the highest level before he retires.
That pursuit begins with Benavidez, a fight that Ramirez believes will define his status and push his name further to the top of the sport.
“I will beat him. That’s my plan, to fight Opetaia,” said Gilberto about his desire to fight former IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia.
It’s a shoot-for-the-stars plan for Ramirez, but you can’t blame him for wanting to fight Opetaia. The biggest obstacle is not only the fight itself, but also where Jai Opetaia currently sits. Jai is now the face of Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing.
At the same time, Ramirez hinted at one last twist before his retirement. When asked about moving up again, he left the door open to a possible heavyweight fight, even admitting that he may not be the biggest fighter in the division.
“Why not?” Ramirez talked about moving up to heavyweight. “That would be amazing.”
If Zurdo loses to Benavidez, his plan for Opetaia will likely evaporate and he may just go straight to the heavyweight event for one last payday before he suspends them.
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Eddie Hearn expects Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 fight to be canceled and replaced with world title fight
Published
4 hours agoon
April 28, 2026
The final decision may come after the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch drama ends.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Mayweather and Pacquiao were set to fight professionally more than 10 years after their first meeting, with the event streaming live on Netflix and taking place on September 19 at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
In recent weeks the duel was in doubt, after Mayweather stated that the fight would instead be an exhibition, while Pacquiao continues to insist that it must be a fully sanctioned fight.
Since it is currently unknown whether this will actually come to fruition, this has probably given the clearest signal that this will no longer happen.
Conversation with FightHypepromoter Eddie Hearn said he thinks Netflix can now focus on the WBC welterweight title fight between Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn, essentially replacing the Mayweather-Pacquiao event.
“It’s all a mess. I’m surprised Netflix got into this whole circus… Netflix is modern to boxing, but they need to be a little more solid in the routine because you can’t actually call the fight and it just falls by the wayside and it just doesn’t look great.”
“NO [I don’t believe it will happen]not now. Netflix is only going to do so many fights and the Benn-Garcia fight is now said to be on September 12 or whenever that happens, so obviously this is the fight to replace Mayweather-Pacquiao.
“If it happened Mayweather-Pacquiao, they are committed to that fight, but if it doesn’t happen they will want another fight and from the sound of it it will be Garcia vs. Benn.”
The world title fight between Garcia and Benn has been widely discussed this month, and if Hearn is right, it could spell the end of any hopes of Mayweather and Pacquiao fighting again.
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