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Anthony Joshua’s biggest problem, who will harm his career and “no one will dare say him”

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12 months ago

July 23, 2025

Former world champion in cruiser’s weight, Johnny Nelson, believes that Anthony Joshua has passed the most prestigious boxing titles. Nelson pinned the decline in the former world No. 1 in the lack of a support system that would pushes him to the top performance. Just three years ago, 35-year-old Joshua was able to unite the heavyweight division before the defeat of Oleksandr Usyk.

The Olympic gold medalist seemed then returned after returning after four consecutive wins, but last year he endures the crushing defeat with a knockout in the fifth round with Daniel Dubois. Nelson, who disconnected his gloves in 2006 after a decade without failure, believes that the boxing world “saw the best” Joshua and partly assigned his world scene to “AJ” devoid of appropriate people in his camp.

“It is very complex to have people around you who will tell you how it is,” said “artist” MirrorThanks to the kindness of Newbettingsites.uk. “You will have people around you who want to stay at work, stay in this circle. So they will tell you things you want to hear.

“They won’t tell you:” You have to do it, you have to raise your hand, you get it, you get this guy here. Why do you do it? Why don’t you take it this time? Why will you open this crunchy package when you should be in the gym? “

Nelson said: “Nobody in his team will dare to say that from any belief. And so suddenly the roles have changed, while you are hungry and you need it, they want to drag you.

“Now he is a boss. They work for him. And that’s where there is a problem. And I think that with time, along with experience, along with appetite, when they get out of the kilmer [it’s over]. AJ is in this position. “

A clear tone of disappointment could be detected in AJ’s voice when he watched Dubois brutal knockout at Wembley, Wembley. Promoter Eddie Hearn informed his warrior that “he should defeat Dubois” and the former world champion said clearly: “I know.”

The perfect Joshuy record was broken when he survived another shocking defeat in June 2019, having a break in the seventh round against Andie Ruiz. While he took revenge only six months later, it was another illustration of the British’s wrong judgment.

His score losses for the UTYS cannot be considered shameful, taking into account Ukrainian triumphs since heavyweight increases. However, the same can not necessarily be argued in terms of its title IBF from Dubois, especially considering the state that he appeared during this period.

Nevertheless, it is probably significant that both shocking defeats with Ruiz and Dubois took place during periods when AJ experienced a huge momentum in his career.

The first materialized when Joshua boasted a great record of 22-0 and had WBA (Super) titles, IBF, WBO and IBO, while Dubois conquered him exactly when it seemed that he regained his dominance, stopping each of his previous three opponents.

Now he is confronted with the uncertain future, the suggested potential fight against YouTuber Jake Paul, while rumors about the meeting of Tyson Fury are eternally circulating.

Nelson compared the situation of Joshua with the former training partner of Prince Nass Hamed, who was once a global bifore.

“I was near Prince Nass, an amazing warrior. And I was around him from the very beginning of his career,” Nelson continued. “But suddenly he began to surround himself with men. He removed all the people who kept him and said how it was to keep him in reality.

“The more so, the people with whom he surrounded, the more his boxing life turned into chaos. He lost the fights that he should not have done.

“He surrounded himself by the pool at the house of Bob Hope [Marco Antonio] Barrera was in training in the mountains. And he says, “Yes, I don’t have to do it.” There was no one around him to say, “What are you doing?” It is the same with many contemporary warriors. “

Earnings for the highest level of boxers are higher today than ever, and Nelson is glad that Joshua has gathered sufficient wealth to conveniently withdraw from this sport. However, there is a question why there would be a golden boy of Great Britain, he was not fully aware of his potential, and some suggest that people from the Joshua circle can have some responsibility.

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

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6 days ago

July 2, 2026

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Xander Zayas vs Jaron Ennis – Odds and Betting Guide

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2 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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2 weeks 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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