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Anthony Joshua next boxing struggle set as Oleksandr Usyk Chance of doubt

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1 year ago

February 28, 2025

Joseph Parker, a fleeting boxing master in weighty weight WBO, believes that despite his ranking he is not a leader to fight Oleksandr Usyk, but instead focuses on Anthony Joshua. After a stunning victory with Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia-the last substitute moment for the evil Daniel Dubois-33-year-old Kiwi gave a challenge for the championship title.

Parker defeated significant opponents, including Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and now Bakole, but he did not take heavyweight championships since Joshua’s defeat in 2018 for Unified Titles. Despite the robust case of seeking the fight for the title, Uyk ruled out the clash with the Parker, expressing his intention to face Dubois for the title of IBF in Pogoń in Pogoń in the second undisputed heavyweight championship.

In the face of decreasing opportunities against Utyk Parker, he then confirmed the desire for a rematch with Joshua.

Speaking about Ariel Helwani ShowThe clearly frustrated Parker noticed: “It seems that we are so close to the fight for real titles, and then suddenly he [Dubois] They got infirmed and now set up in the configuration of this great fight between Usyk and Dubois. I am not sure what we have to do to block the world fight championship.

“I think we have done everything we asked and I hope to close it soon. I would only like to test against Uyk. He is a great warrior and I would like to see what I am able to do against someone like that.

“If I could fight someone, it would be Usyk. Dubois, we had this fight and he pulled out, still without explanation. Each of these two would be amazing, “said Kiwi Boxer, expressing the desire to accept Usyk or Dubois.

Asked if he thinks he could be set in a queue to Usyk, he continued: “Not sure that it would be next. It will be the best, if this happens, but, as you know, boxing has many things that happen behind the scenes that we do not really know and do not really hear.

“He’s always queuing. But I’m not sure [a fight against Usyk] There will be another one. To be straightforward, I have no idea who will be next, but I would fight with everyone and everyone to get the chance to fight for the world championship.

“So I’m not very sure. What can we do? What should we do in such a situation? Do we set it and wait for the winner of this fight [Usyk vs Dubois] Or maybe we are busy, we continue our progress and we are still fighting other best warriors? “He thought about his future steps in sport.

With the preferred opponents, Usyk and Dubois, potentially facing each other, former world champion WBO suggested a possible rematch with Joshua, saying: “But when we focus on ourselves and my career, I think these three names I think [Usyk, Dubois, Joshua] It will be next in the queue. “

The interest of the Joshua camp in the fight against Parker was also mentioned, as before Dubois withdrew from the planned fight, promoter of Joshua, Eddie Hearn, pointed out that the British Olympic gold medalist is the winner.

The head of Matchroom declared on February 18: “AJ wants to become a weighty world champion again. So the winner of Dubois and Parker is a real possibility. But AJ will fight again, he wants to go back to the ring. I want to take part. “

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Re: Official Negotiating Order – Mandatory WBO Welterweight Championship – DevinHaney (champion) vs. Keyshawn Davis (#1 challenger)

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3 weeks ago

July 2, 2026

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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

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4 weeks ago

June 23, 2026

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Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Jaron Ennis is the bookmakers’ main favorite to defeat Xander Zayas in their highly anticipated world title clash on Saturday in Brooklyn.

Ennis challenges Zayas for the WBO and WBA super welterweight belts at the Barclays Center live on DAZN pay-per-view.

The undefeated resident of Philadelphia enters the game as the favorite on February 11 Bet365 give the 23-year-old his first professional defeat and become world champion in two weight categories.

“Boots” has stopped 31 of his 35 opponents, including Uisma Lima in his 154-pound debut in October, and is expected to stop the Puerto Rican on 20/21.

The 28-year-old last covered this distance in 2024, and a decision victory is valued at 13/2.

Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

Even though Zayas has taken over as unified champion, he is an underdog Bet365 at 15/04.

Man from San Juan defeated Abass Baraou by split decision will add the WBA belt to his WBO crown in January and his best chance of victory is rated at 13/2 by decision, while success in the shock break is rated at 14/1.

Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing

Full Bet365 odds

The result of the fight

Xander Zayas will win the fight: 15/4
Xander Zayas by KO/TKO/DQ: 14/1
Xander Zayas by decision or technical decision: 13/2
Jaron Ennis will win the fight: 11/02
Jaron Ennis by KO/TKO/DQ: 20/21
Jaron Ennis by decision or technical: 8/5
Draw or technical draw: 14/1

Round bets

Xander Zayas

Win in round 1: 100/1
Win in round 2: 100/1
Win in round 3: 100/1
Win in round 4: 100/1
Win in round 5: 100/1
To win in round 6: 100/1
To win in round 7: 80/1
To win in round 8: 80/1
To win round 9: 66/1
To win in round 10: 66/1
To win round 11: 66/1
To win in round 12: 80/1
To win by decision or technical decision: 6/1

Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position

Jaron Ennis

To win round 1: 80/1
Win in round 2: 50/1
Win in round 3: 40/1
To win in round 4: 28/1
To win in round 5: 20/1
To win in round 6: 16/1
Win in round 7: 12/12
To win in round 8: 1/11
To win in round 9: 10/1
To win in round 10: 10/1
To win in round 11: 10/1
To win in round 12: 1/11
Win by Decision or Technical Decision: 7/4

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – large fight preview and predictions

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1 month ago

June 23, 2026

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In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.

Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.

Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.

Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.

Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.

The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.

Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

McKean meets Taliva

Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.

McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.

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The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.

Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.

Undercard remaining

At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.

Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.

Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.

Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).

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