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Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou

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Joshua looked as sharp as ever against Ngannou (Photo Credit: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)

Joshua proved far too much for Ngannou in Riyad.  (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)
Joshua proved far too much for Ngannou in Riyad. (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)

Anthony Joshua rose to the challenge of Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia and knocked out the former UFC world champion in the second round by knockout in their heavyweight clash.

Joshua (28-3, 25 KO) since losing in the rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, he has won three times per spin Ngannou (0-2) he made his boxing debut in October 2023, defeating WBC world champion Tyson Fury before losing a controversial split decision over ten rounds.

Joshua looked as sharp as ever against Ngannou (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)
Joshua looked as edged as ever against Ngannou
(Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)

Ngannou was trailing after a thunderous right hand from Joshua in the first round and bravely beat the count, but a powerful combination saw him beat badly a round later and although Ngannou beat the count with a leading right hand flattened the MMA specialist, and there was no need to count.

Parker climbs the pitch to beat Zhang

Joseph Parker won the WBO interim heavyweight title, leaving the ring twice to earn a majority decision victory over Zhilei Zhang.

Zhang (26-2-1, 21 KO) sent Parker (35-3, 23 KO) to the canvas with a straight left hand in the third round, and in the eighth round he had the Recent Zealander on board again, but Parker outworked him better, his man survived the contest and won well deserved victory.

Parker climbed to the canvas twice to defeat Zhang.  Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Parker climbed to the canvas twice to defeat Zhang. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

The card of 113-113 was overshadowed by scores of 115-111 and 114-112 in favor of Parker, who breathed another up-to-date life into his career that could have led to another shot at the world title.

The ball was kept for a draw with Vargas

Nick Ball (19-0-1, 11 KO) lost hope of winning the WBC featherweight title when Rey Vargas (36-1-1, 22 KO) defended his title in a three-way draw despite scoring two knockdowns.

Vargas, after being heavily controlled in the first half of the contest, found himself in sedate trouble in round seven when a right hand knocked the Mexican onto his boots and he did well to end the session.

A left hand, while Vargas was on the retreat, forced a knockdown in favor of Ball in the eighth period, and the Liverpudlian relentlessly stalked his opponent, eventually scoring another knockdown in the penultimate frame with a right hand.

The fight ultimately went down on the scorecards, with one judge scoring it 114-112 for Vargas, the second scoring it 116-110 for Ball, and the third judge being unable to separate both judges as the fight ended in a 113-113 draw.

Two knockdowns were not enough for Ball to snatch the belt from Vargas (photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)
Two knockdowns weren’t enough for Ball to snatch the belt from Vargas
(Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)

Recent world champion at 154 pounds

Israil Madrimov (10-0-1, 7 KO) became the up-to-date WBA super welterweight champion by defeating Magomed Kurbanov (25-1, 13 KO) in five rounds. Kurbanov had no answer to what Madromov was bringing, and the constant attack on the ropes in the fifth set, in which Kurbanov held on only by the ropes, forced the referee to step into action.

Chamberlain proves way too much to Gwynne

Mark Chamberlain (15-0, 11 KO) impressed and won the vacant WBA Intercontinental lightweight title with a fourth-round victory over former British, Commonwealth and European champion Gavin Gwynn (17-3-1, 5 KO). . Gwynne’s eyes were in a terrible state and Chamberlain pinned the Welshman against the ropes, and after a series of unanswered punches, the referee stopped the action.

Mark Chamberlain proved far too big for Gavin Gwynne.  (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)
Mark Chamberlain proved far too large for Gavin Gwynne. (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom)
Huni experiences a slow fear of Lerena

Justis Huni (9-0, 4 KO) won the vacant WBO Global heavyweight title, but was pushed strenuous before taking a ten-round decision victory over Kevin Lerena (30-3, 14 KO). The action went back and forth and Huni was badly shaken in the final frame, but managed to survive and won by two scores of 96-94 and the third by a score of 98-92.

There’s a up-to-date heavyweight on the scene, local talent is blooming, Roman Fury remains undefeated and Greene is coming off a large win

Andrii Novytskyi (10-0, 9 KO) opened a gigantic spectacle, and the Ukrainian heavyweight fighter clinically won by knockout over Juan Torres (11-6-1, 4 KO) in the third round of their eighth meeting.

Jack McGann (9-1-1, 6 KO) finished the early eliminations, and in the round he was surprised by Louis Greene (17-4, 11 KO) in the super welterweight category.

Roman Fury (4-0, 1 KO) made his debut in Saudi Arabia and achieved a 39-37 verdict over four rounds, defeating Martin Svarc (2-1, 1 KO).

Ziyad Almaayouf (5-0, 1 KO) continued his education by winning all six rounds in his super lightweight fight against Christian Lopez Flores (14-36-2, 12 KO).

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“Tyson Fury doesn’t have it anymore,” says a leading expert

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Tyson Fury has promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry
Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry

Paulie Malignanggi believes that Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter he once was, and he will not beat Oleksandr Usyk in Saturday’s rematch.

Fury decides to take revenge for his own loss of split decision to Usyk in May, when he meets the Ukrainian for the second time in Riyad.

Fury was given eight points after tripping over the ropes following a powerful attack from his rival, and Malignaggi feels his three fights with Deontay Wilder, in which he fell four times, are starting to catch up with him.

“I don’t know if Wilder and Fury are the same after these three fights,” the 41-year-old said talkSPORT Boxing.

“Wilder certainly didn’t look the same as Fury to me, his impact resistance was always one of the best.

Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“He got up from Deontay Wilder’s punches that would have made buildings collapse, and now Oleksandr Usyk, a former cruiserweight, turned him around and dropped him in the first fight.

“What are the lasting effects of the Wilder trilogy?

“Who is one of the most devastating boxers in history.”

The “Gypsy King” suffered the first defeat in his 36-fight professional career, but announced that he would end the 37-year-old’s career on Saturday.

Usyk remains undefeated in his 22-fight professional career, and in May he won the undisputed heavyweight title, the first man in the four-belt era to do so.

Former world champion Malignaggi believes that Usyk, who vacated the IBF belt after the first fight, will repeat the feat.

Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

“I will choose Usyk,” he added.

“I don’t think Fury has it anymore.

“It’s no disrespect to Fury.

“I’ve always loved Fury, I’m just not sure if he can bring him back.”

Frank Warren today revealed that a third fight between the two teams is in the contract – provided Fury emerges victorious and neither retires – while the long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua could be an alternative option for the Manchester fighter.

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Tyson Fury rips apart ‘very constrained’ Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois

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Fury and Usyk will square off again on December 21 Photo Credit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Tyson Fury labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as
Tyson Fury described Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry/Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Tyson Fury described both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury, who saw Dubois defeat Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September, is preparing for a second fight with Usyk on December 21 in Riyad, seven months after his first professional defeat against split decision for the undisputed title of heavyweight champion.

The ‘Gypsy King’ insists he will box in a similar fashion when he faces the Ukrainian for the unified heavyweight titles, as well as facing his rival in midfield, something he believes both Joshua and Dubois were unable to do , when they stood against him.

– What can you expect from me? Fury said during his face-to-face meeting with Usyk TNT Sports.

“Basically the same thing I did before.

Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

“Good boxing.

“It’s not normal for someone my height and weight to be able to box and move and slide, so why should I take that away from my game.

“People tell me: go up to Usyk, take him down and punch him, but if it was so effortless why didn’t Joshua do it, who is a massive, sturdy man?

Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“Why didn’t Dubois do it?

“These men are constrained compared to me, very constrained.”

Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old Usyk defeated “AJ” twice on points and stopped Dubois, and Fury became the fifth Briton to fall victim to him.

The Manchester athlete believes it cost him an impressive performance in his first outing and has vowed to remain focused when facing Usyk on Saturday in three weeks’ time.

“I belong to a boxer,” the 36-year-old added.

“Slip, slide, clip, hook.

“I’m going to do it, but with more focus.

“A little more focused on my job and I think that’s my path to victory.”

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David Benavidez only had four words about Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

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There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)
Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)

David Benavidez gave some harsh advice to Mike Tyson following his loss to Jake Paul last weekend.

Benavidez was one of millions of people around the world who witnessed Paul comfortably defeat an extremely faded Tyson to score wide unanimous decision victory.

At 58 years antique, “Iron Mike” looked like a shell of the man who ruled the heavyweight division in his prime, and some observers even believe he was carried by the YouTuber and could have been stopped at any time.

Despite the fact that the two only competed for two minutes, the fight was fully sanctioned and will go down in their records.

It was Tyson’s first professional fight since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, Benavidez said. Fighting Hub TV this should be his last.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“He needs to retire.”

Offering further analysis, “The Mexican Monster” explained that he was simply relieved to see the former heavyweight king leave the ring unscathed.

“It was a good fight and a good turnout, but I don’t want to see Mike Tyson fight again. Let’s hope he says it.

“It was a good performance, Mike Tyson won there and earned well, and he deserves it. I’m just content he didn’t get injured there.

“Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson, but 60-year-old Mike Tyson is different.”

Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)
Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)

In a post-fight interview, Tyson seemed interested in fighting Jake’s brother, Logan, but has since insisted on social media that he will not return to the ring.

The series has reportedly attracted approximately 108 million viewers on Netflix, making it by far the most-watched boxing event in recent memory.

Tyson grossed an estimated $20 million, while “The Problem Child” is believed to have grossed about twice that amount.

Benavidez spoke at the press conference kicking off his Feb. 1 fight with David Morrell, which is widely considered to be one of the toughest of his career.

The pair will face each other at T-Mobile Arena on Amazon Prime pay-per-view, with the winner all but guaranteed a shot at the delicate heavyweight world title.

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