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Anthony Joshua tells Jude Bellingham what to focus on after criticizing England’s behavior

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Anthony Joshua has told England and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham to ignore the criticism heaped on him. The former world heavyweight champion urged the 22-year-old to focus on football after suffering a setback during the international break.

Bellingham has dominated headlines amid ongoing debate over whether he should be included in England’s squad for next year’s World Cup. The midfielder was accused of reacting badly to a substitution during the 2-0 win over Albania. Bellingham is said to have not taken well to Thomas Tuchel’s decision when he was replaced by Morgan Rogers in the latter stages, and was also left out of the starting XI for the victory over Serbia that secured qualification for the World Cup.

Joshua was in Miami to watch his return to boxing when he faces YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on December 15. The 36-year-old enters the bout with Polarizing American on the back of his fourth career defeat following a loss to Daniel Dubois last September at Wembley Stadium.

The former heavyweight was asked about his opinion on the current criticism towards the footballer. Although he didn’t get drawn into this sizzling topic because he didn’t know the ins and outs of the situation, he did give the 22-year-old his advice. Joshua said, “Talk to me… What happened to Jude? Why.” [Shouldn’t he be included in England squad]?

“But why? I’m not really sure what’s going on with this situation, but everyone has their own personality. If he doesn’t want to talk, that’s his business, if he wants to talk, if he doesn’t, I don’t understand exactly what’s going on, I don’t follow football, I follow fights.

“What? Negative? The most critical thing he needs to focus on is going out on the field, representing his country and doing a good job. It doesn’t matter what you say, that’s what we need to focus on, he probably just has tunnel vision that most people don’t understand what it takes to be in Jude Bellingham’s position.”

“Jude Bellingham is under a lot of pressure every day of his life, it might be one of those days, one of those years, but let’s let him do what he does on the pitch, that’s what we have to focus on.”

Former England and Arsenal striker Ian Wright has joined the debate, staunchly defending Bellingham. The footballer-turned-pundit has claimed that England are “not ready for a black superstar”, referring to recent criticism of the former Birmingham City academy star.

He said: “I had to do something for GQ recently and I said as an Englishman that I am English, I can’t hide from that. Although when I was younger people said, ‘You’re not entirely English’, yes I am English.” I don’t think they’re ready for a black superstar. Who can move like Jude [Bellingham] is moving. They can’t touch it. He goes out there, performs, does what he does, asks, “Who else?” It’s too conceited for these people.

“Let me put it in football terms. Everyone loves N’Golo Kante. He’s a humble black man, he does what he does. I’m not saying he’s an Uncle Tom or anything, it’s just his personality. But if you get [Paul] Pogba or Bellingham and you get the kind of energy that people don’t like. Such a person. So someone like Jude for some reason scares these people because of his abilities and the inspiration he can give.

“It’s something you’re taught as a black man when you go out there. You just want to give it your all, keep your head down. And be, for lack of a better term, a humble fucking slave.”

“It comes from that kind of energy. Because if you’re straightforward and black and you’re playing at that level and you don’t care, that scares some people. That’s what’s happening with Jude. This guy is obsessed with him. He’s moving away from that kind of energy. He can’t see a black man doing what Jude is doing and not think that’s not cocky. That he’s not a cocky n***a. I’m going with that. That’s what it comes down to.”

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Jarrell Miller boldly predicts the Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora ​​fight

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Jarrell Miller commented on the course of the Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora ​​fight. Source: Instagram/Boxing in the match room

Jarrell Miller shared his thoughts on the course of the blockbuster fight between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora.

Wilder will face Chisora ​​on April 4 at the O2 Arena and Miller has revealed who he thinks has the advantage.

April 4 marks the 50th fight of the careers of “The Bronze Bomber” and “Del Boy,” and the loser will likely retire.

Miller spoke to Up-to-date Betting Offers and honestly admitted that the threat from Wilder has diminished in recent years.

Jarrell Miller commented on the course of the Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora ​​fight. Source: Instagram/Boxing in the match room

“Deontay’s skills deteriorated when he changed coaches.

“I feel like if Wilder stuck to his name, being a wild man and fighting wild and doing wild shit, he would still be a guy who is threatening.

“But when you try to tame the beast and become a boxer, he’s not a boxer. He’s never been through boxing the conventional way, and now you’re trying to change his style. It’s not working for him.

“Style makes fights, and Chisora ​​has a style that definitely hurts him.”

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Before his trilogy with Tyson Fury, “The Bronze Bomber” had a staggering record of 40 wins, 39 of which came by stoppage.

However, he has emerged as a different fighter in recent years, looking timid in back-to-back losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang on Riyadh Season shows.

He last appeared on the field in June 2025, when he stopped Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round.

Deontay Wilder returned to winning ways following a seventh-round stoppage over Tyrrell Herndon in Kansas. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Deontay Wilder returned to winning ways following a seventh-round stoppage over Tyrrell Herndon in Kansas. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Miller continued and talked about the skills Chisora ​​possesses that could lead him to a huge victory in what he promises will be the last fight of his career.

“Chisora ​​is one of those guys who is so sturdy.

“He is very powerful mentally. He has a physically fit engine.

“He may look tired, but he can still fight. Deontay I can’t fight tired, not like this Chisora ​​yes.

Miller believes Derek Chisora ​​has the perfect style to cause problems for Deontay Wilder. Source: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney
Miller believes Derek Chisora ​​has the perfect style to cause problems for Deontay Wilder. Source: Queensberry/Leigh Dawney

“So I think Chisora ​​is in it. The best man wins, but I think Chisora ​​will get him.”

Chisora ​​is on a three-fight winning streak following his loss to Tyson Fury in 2022.

He went the distance in all three contests, scoring unanimous victories over Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin in the final stoppage.

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Jai Opetaia vs. Brandon Glanton – how to watch it

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Opetaia defeated Briedis on the Fury-Usyk card in May 2024. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

On Sunday, Jai Opetaia will make his Zuffa Boxing debut in a fight against Brandon Glanton.

Opetaia enters the fight against Glanton undefeated.

Since turning professional in 2015, the Australian has dominated with 23 stoppage victories.

His last three fights have been in his native Australia, all three of them competitions ending before the start of the ninth round.

The Australian defeated former unified cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis in 2022.

Opetaia defeated Briedis on the Fury-Usyk card in May 2024. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Opetaia really made his mark on the world stage with a series of victories on the season’s card in Riyad, including victories over Ellis Zorro, Briedis in the return and Jack Massey, whose team were forced to throw in the towel.

His name has also made headlines after recently signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing after years of working with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.

Opetaia currently holds the IBF and Ring Magazine world cruiserweight titles.

Opetaia destroyed Cinkara. Photo: Tasman Fighters
Opetaia destroyed Cinkara. Photo: Tasman Fighters

Despite holding the IBF belt, he will not be on the line with Glanton as the pair will instead fight for the Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight crown.

Glanton comes into the competition off the back of a massive win over Marcus Browne last year in Lagos, Nigeria.

Before Browne’s victory, Glanton was outpointed by Chris Billam-Smith on the undercard of the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

In April, Glanton was beaten by Billam-Smith. Photo: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER
In April, Glanton was beaten by Billam-Smith. Photo: Lawrence Lustig/BOXXER
Opetaia vs Glanton – date, place, start time and ring walks
  • The pair will fight on Sunday, March 8 at the Meta APEX Arena in Las Vegas.
  • Undercard fights start at 18:00 local time (Polish time) / 21:00 ET / 12:00 AEST / 2:00 GMT.
  • The main event ring walks are expected to take place at 21:00 local time (PT), 12:00 ET, 05:00 GMT and 15:00 AEST.
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Opetaia vs. Glanton – how to watch
  • Zuffa Boxing 04 will air on Paramount plus.
  • Paramount+ subscription can be purchased from just £4.99 per month.
  • You can also pre-pay for an annual subscription from £43.99 per year.
Opetaia vs. Glanton – last three fights
Obadiah
  • Jai Opetaia bt Huseyin Cinkara – KO in the 8th round
  • Jai Opetaia bt Claudio Squeo – KO in the 5th round
  • Jai Opetaia bt David Nyika – KO in the 4th round
Jai Opetaia knocked out David Nyika in the fourth round to retain his IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Jai Opetaia knocked out David Nyika in the fourth round to retain his IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight titles. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Glanton
  • Brandon Glanton bt Marcus Browne – 6th round RTD
  • Brandon Glanton lt Chris Billam-Smith – Unanimous decision
  • Brandon Glanton bt Aleksei Egorov – KO in the 11th round
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  • Vlad Panin (23-2-0) vs. Shinard Bunch (22-3-1) – welterweight
  • Adan Palma (14-0-0) vs. Pablo Rubio Jr (14-0-0) – featherweight
  • Joshua Jay Juarez (14-0-0) vs. Jardae Anderson (11-1-0) – heavyweight
  • Brady Ochoa (9-0-0) vs. Adrian Miguel Serrano (6-0-1) – lightweight
  • Jaycob Ramos (4-1-0) vs Ethan Perez (8-0-0) – featherweight
  • Emiliano Alvarado (10-0-0) vs Erick Rosado (16-4-0) – featherweight

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Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez – results and post-fight report

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Nunez suffered damage to his right eye before the break. Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing

Emanuel Navarrete became the unified super featherweight champion, adding the IBF title to his WBO belt by defeating Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez in the penultimate round on Saturday at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.

The heavy-hitting Navarrete (40-2-1, 33 KO) was previously the WBO champion in three different weight classes, but he failed to claim the WBO lightweight title and belt in a fourth different weight class after losing a split decision to Denys Berinchyk. Nunez (29-2, 27 KO) had to go out of shape in the seventh round before claiming a wide points victory in his first defense against Christopher Diaz.

Nunez started by using his boxing skills rather than his trade, and used the move to cause his compatriot to miss in the first round.

Navarrete quickly adjusted, closing the gap with a powerful punch to end the streak of a wobbly Nunez delayed in the round.

Most expected “Sugar” to shoot, but he preferred boxing and worked his jab in the fourth round.

Nunez suffered damage to his right eye before the break. Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing

The 28-year-old then decided to change it in the fifth set and fought with fire, and in the sixth, Navarrete landed some great body shots and a powerful right hand.

Nunez gradually got into an argument, but had to take bulky fire from his opponent and bravely performed well in the eighth quarter, reducing the advantage and moving to the body.

“Vaquero” followed with a great left hand in the ninth and a powerful right followed by an uppercut that left Nunez at sea, eyes closed due to injuries.

Navarrete celebrates winning the unified champion title Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing
Navarrete celebrates winning the unified champion title Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing

The Sinaloa resident was re-attached to the left hook as the writing appeared on the wall.

Nunez now wilted under the pressure, and after a punishing 10th place his promoter Eddie Hearn he pleaded for the fight to be stopped and a ringside doctor was called to check his eye.

He recommended that the competition be stopped and the fight ended, crowning Navarrete the unified champion.

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Vargas stops Quintana

On the card, Emiliano Vargas defended his WBO Latino and NABF super lightweight titles, forcing Argentine Agustin Ezequiel Quintana to retire after nine rounds of the fight.

Quintana (22-3-1, 13 KO) gave Vargas (17-0, 14 KO) all he could handle, but was cut down in both eyes, with referee Raul Caiz Jr waving his hand against the fight, much to the Argentine’s protests.

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Smalls defeated by Ramos

Tahmir Smalls suffered his first defeat as a professional, losing a split decision to Abel Ramos in their welterweight meeting.

Ramos (29-7-3, 22 KO) earned a deserved victory by scores of 98-92 and 97-93, while the third judge awarded Smalls (16-1, 11 KO) a barely deserved nod 96-94.

Undercard remaining

WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight champion Arturo Cardenas (17-0-2, 9 KO) defended his title, but after ten rounds he drew with Jordan Martinez, who also remained undefeated.

Martinez (16-0-1, 15 KO) received a verdict of 98-92, Cardenas had one score of 96-94 and the third judge ruled it a draw 95-95.

Cardenas and Martinez tied. Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing
Cardenas and Martinez tied. Photo: Cris Esqueda Matchroom Boxing

The only fighter to go eight rounds won the super lightweight division, where Trini Ochoa (21-1, 9 KO) was upset by Oscar Alvarez Guerrero.

Guerrero (15-2, 12 KO) secured a comfortable winner with two scores of 78-74 and the third 79-73.

In six-round fights, Hector Beltran (7-0, 5 KO) fought all six sessions against Cesar Diaz (10-2, 5 KO) at super welterweight, and in the bantamweight division, Phillip Vela (5-0, 2 KO) did the same against Brayan Ramos Armenta (8-8-1, 2 KO).

Rahman Muhammad (2-0, 2 KO) defeated Mitchell McFadden (1-1, 1 KO) in the second round in a four-round welterweight fight.

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