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Brandon Moore takes aim at Joshua with “Straightforward Pickings” after Savage’s win

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Brandon Moore defeats DeAndre Savage and calls out Anthony Joshua

Brandon “OJ Bam” Moore’s shot at Anthony Joshua isn’t just another buzz-worthy prospect – it’s a 19-1 heavyweight statement, and his timing says it all.

Fresh off dismantling previously undefeated DeAndre Savage in Detroit, Moore didn’t hold back. “I want to fight Anthony Joshua,” he told Hall of Fame analyst Al Bernstein after a one-sided points victory (100-89, 99-90 twice). Moore dominated, scored a knockdown and didn’t let Savage breathe.

This is not a warm-up performance. It’s a declaration.

Why Joshua? The answer is perception

But why Joshua? The answer lies in perception. Joshua, once the division’s golden boy, looked lost after a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois and has since been mentioned by Jake Paul as a future opponent. Suddenly AJ, a two-time unified champion and world draw, is positioned as a gentle touch and “effortless pick” for emerging fighters.

Moore wants to flip this narrative to his advantage. By targeting Joshua, he’s not just chasing a paycheck; he’s chasing the credibility that comes with being the man who will finally close the book on Britain’s greatest heavyweight export of the newfangled era.

“That was probably my easiest win,” Moore said of Savage. “I’ve been boxing really well. I’m ready for what’s next and I want to fight Anthony Joshua. I’m going to speak it into existence.”

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It’s a bold move. Most players in Moore’s stage build slowly, waiting for their name to come up in an vital conversation. Moore skips the line. He’s betting that Joshua’s stock has dropped enough to make a fight possible.

Politics, as always, will not be effortless. Joshua still manages money, network transactions and power. For Moore to hire him, promoters will need to see market value, not just ambition. But by defeating Savage and then throwing his flag at AJ, Moore at least forced his name into a conversation that no one expected.

For now, Joshua remains Everest. But the mountain looks less threatening now, and Brandon Moore is already climbing.


Detroit Performance Summary

The Fox Theater put on an evening that delivered more than just Moore’s breakthrough moment.

Olivia Curry vs. Kaye Scott | Ten brutal rounds ended in a majority draw, with Scott leading 98-92 on one card and the other two 95-95. Both women want a rematch – and so do the fans.

Olivia Curry and Kaye Scott have a brutal battle
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Da’Velle Smith | The super middleweight from Detroit extended his undefeated streak with a second-round knockout of Janer Gonzalez, showing the strength that makes him one to watch under SugarHill Steward.

Sardius Simmons | Heavyweight prospect Flint improved to 4-0 in his DAZN debut, defeating Lemire Isom-Riley after six controlled rounds.

Savannah Tini | The undefeated welterweight showed off her speed and strength, moving to 6-0 with a decision victory over Michaele Nogue.

Jelena Mrdjenović | The Canadian featherweight veteran got the nod after eight rounds to Liliana Martinez, showing off her experience under Steward’s tutelage.

Kahmel Makleda | The delicate heavyweight fighter from Detroit delighted his fans by improving to 4-0 by defeating Christian Juresic.

Hampton Jasmine | The decorated amateur made a stunning professional debut, defeating Midajah Rogers in 30 seconds.

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Match results Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic from Doncaster

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Dave Allen and Filip Hrgovic face off on the official Doncaster fight poster ahead of their heavyweight clash.

World Boxing News has live scores from Doncaster’s Keepmoat Stadium as David Allen takes on Filip Hrgovic on the Queensberry Promotions card.

The bill, promoted by Frank Warren and aired on DAZN, will be updated by WBN starting around 4:30 p.m.

Allen meets Hrgovic for ten rounds for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight title, while Louie O’Doherty and Ahmed Hatim clash for the vacant British and Commonwealth lightweight title.

WBN will also broadcast live the main event between Allen and Hrgovic.

Live scores of the Allen – Hrgovic match

22:06

Dave Allen was stopped after three one-sided rounds when Filip Hrgovic proved too keen and powerful for the Doncaster heavyweight.

Hrgovic took control early after the punch and unloaded hefty combinations that repeatedly forced Allen back. The Croatian looked physically stronger throughout and never let Allen settle in the fight.

After receiving punishment in the first rounds, the fight was stopped in the third, with Allen unable to put up any significant resistance.

This always seemed like a threatening task for Allen, but the difference in levels quickly became apparent once Hrgovic got into his rhythm.

21:20

Michael Gomez Jr crushed and stopped Lee McGregor in the sixth round when a corner threw in the towel after a one-sided fight.

20:47

Louie O’Doherty improved to 12-0 with a unanimous decision over Ahmed Hatim

Scores of 119-109 and 118-110 twice, and O’Doherty won the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title

19:42

Asadkhuja Muydinkhujaev he broke the match after six rounds 60-54.

19:03

Karol Fail scored points over Luis Morales as the 29-year-old southpaw went 12-0.

18:17

Joe Hayden he dropped a bloody Ryan Frost, then stopped midway through the fifth set and remained undefeated.

Hayden is 23-0 and remains a marginal contender despite his extensive record.

17:51

Kian Hamilton was victorious in four rounds, with the Doncaster lightweight taking his second career win.

17:43

Bradley Casey he stopped tardy replacement Renar Rusins ​​in the second round at cruiserweight.

17:08

Early action saw John Tom Varey get a decisive victory and then it will be 2-0 Ted Jackson he stopped Mike Byles in one round.

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David Allen vs. Filip Hrgovic fight

Allen returns in front of the home crowd in Doncaster against Hrgovic, who arrives with a 19-1 record and a chance to return to the heavyweight title fight.

The vacant IBF Inter-Continental title is at stake, giving the winner a path back to the world rankings.

British title fight

O’Doherty and Hatim meet in an undefeated lightweight clash for the British title and vacant Commonwealth crown. O’Doherty enters with an 11-0 record, and Hatim has a 12-0 record in the national title fight, giving the card another significant undefeated match.

Live updates

Results will be updated below after the Doncaster fights have concluded, and there will also be a live scorecard for the main event and full live coverage from WBN.


About the author

Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported in-ring performances. Read the full biography.

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Daniel Dubois survives early disaster to stop Fabio Wardley – rematch clause revealed

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Fabio Wardley takes a heavy right hand from Daniel Dubois during their WBO heavyweight title fight in Manchester as Dubois stages a comeback victory.

Daniel Dubois survived two knockdowns and a brutal early gunfight to stop Fabio Wardley in the eleventh round of the heavyweight war in Manchester.

The WBO heavyweight title clash at Co-op Live appeared to be slipping away from Dubois in the opening rounds as Wardley dropped the former world champion twice and threatened to overwhelm him with sheer aggression.

Instead, Dubois weathered the storm, gradually broke down Wardley and ultimately forced a dramatic stoppage after eleven brutal rounds.

Wardley entered the fight, defeating Dubois with the first punch of the fight, before both men traded powerful shots in a disordered opening session. Dubois looked vulnerable again in the third quarter when he fell to another injured knee during another violent exchange.

Despite the early setbacks, Dubois slowly began to regain control as Wardley’s effectiveness declined and the penalty began to accumulate.

The return of Daniel Dubois

By the fourth, the momentum was starting to come back. Dubois hurt Wardley with solid shots and forced perceptible reactions from the previously undefeated challenger.

In the fifth and sixth rounds, Dubois took complete control.

Wardley struggled to establish his jab and control the pace as Dubois marched forward, applying measured pressure and harder punches. In the middle rounds, Wardley looked exhausted and severely damaged, particularly around his nose and mouth.

Dubois sensed the fight was changing.

The seventh and eighth rounds became a test of survival for Wardley, who somehow continued to fight despite appearing close to being stopped several times.

What made the fight so dramatic was that Wardley never stopped trying to score the equalizer. Even after a few rounds, he was punching backwards when Dubois gave him space.

The danger continued into the ninth quarter when Dubois nearly shut down the event in another round of wild rallies, with full live coverage of the Wardley vs. Dubois results documenting the swinging dynamics of the card.

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Fabio Wardley

Heading into the championship rounds, both heavyweights looked exhausted.

Wardley was visibly weakening, while Dubois himself seemed exhausted after so much effort. The difference, however, was that Dubois still had enough power to finish the case.

Dubois landed two immaculate punches in the eleventh, ending the fight and preventing Wardley from continuing after one of the most dramatic heavyweight battles seen in Britain this year.

Frank Warren later revealed that there was a rematch clause, leaving the door open for Wardley to seek revenge after the first defeat of his professional career.

The result gives Dubois another major heavyweight victory after recovering from an early crash, while Wardley pushed the former champion to the limit in a fight that could easily have resulted in a second chapter.

The WBN Wardley vs Dubois scorecard and round-by-round coverage followed as Dubois completely turned the fight around after early knockdowns.


About the Author

Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives and reported in-ring performances. Read the full biography.

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Inoue vs Nakatani Undercard match results from Tokyo Dome

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Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani fight poster featuring both unbeaten Japanese champions ahead of their super bantamweight world title clash in Tokyo Dome on May 2, 2026.

World Boxing News reports the results from Tokyo as Naoya Inoue takes on Junto Nakatani in a thrilling all-Japan fight that is the highlight of the Tokyo Dome.

Undisputed super bantamweight champion Inoue returns in a career-defining fight against undefeated rival Nakatani in a twelve-round main event.

Two elite Japanese cinematographers are taking part in the competition. Inoue is looking to further his dominance, and Nakatani is looking to pick up the best win of his career.

Nakatani comes into the fight with momentum, fully aware that a victory over Inoue will push him firmly into the number one pound-for-pound conversation.

World Boxing News updates the results of each fight in the tab below after the fights are completed.


Undercard results against Inoue and Nakatani

(All times are in local Tokyo time)

21:26

Yoshiki Takei got back into the win column after a shocking loss to Christian Medina, earning his 13th career win over DeKang Wang.

The result was a bit controversial, however, as it looked like Wang had done enough to claim victory. The judges scored it twice, 76-76 and 77-75 for Takei.

20:26

Takuma Inoue put on a brilliant performance, defeating Japanese boxing legend Kazuto Ioka twice en route to a dominant victory. Inoue defended his WBC bantamweight title in great style and, apart from winning in the fourth round, he was in complete control. Inoue made exceptional utilize of his excellent jab and stunning uppercuts to fully deserve his 22nd career triumph. Ioka is 37 years venerable and plans to retire after a Hall of Fame career.

In the post-fight interview, Inoue stated that he wants to unify the 118-pound division later this year.


19:06

Jin Sasaki picked up his second victory since a crushing loss to Brian Norman Jr. in 2025, defeating Sora Tanaka on points over ten rounds.

Sasaki earned the win with totals of 97-93 and 96-94, while the third judge awarded Tanaka 96-94.


18:09

Toshiki Shimomachi continued his push towards a world featherweight title shot by defeating Reiya Abe via close decision.

The pair fought for ten rounds, with the judges twice scoring 96-94 in Shimomachi’s favor and the third card reading 95-95.


17:55

The early action was in the super middleweight division Yuito Moriwaki defeat Deok No Yun by split decision in only the third fight. Meanwhile, Kosuke Tomioka AND Shogo Tanaka You couldn’t break it down after ten rounds in the flyweight division.


Inoue vs Nakatani match information

Inoue returns in front of his home crowd, looking to once again win against one of the most perilous opponents available in the lower weight classes.

The super bantamweight star has dominated the super bantamweight division, but Nakatani poses a up-to-date threat with his size, timing and knockout power that can turn a fight around.

Nakatani will be looking to apply pressure and test Inoue early on, with the champion looking to control the pace with accuracy, movement and his trademark finishing ability.

The result could have immediate ramifications for multiple governing bodies, including world titles and divisional domination.

Location: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan
Commission: Japan Boxing Commission
Promoter: Ohashi Promotions (Hideyuki Ohashi)
Broadcast: DAZN

All fights on the Tokyo card will be updated by World Boxing News as results become available throughout the event.


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Phil Jay is the editor-in-chief of World Boxing News (WBN) and a boxing veteran with over 15 years of experience. Since 2010, he has been interviewing world champions, breaking down international titles exclusively and reporting from the ring. His work is distributed across major platforms including Apple News. Read the full biography.

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