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Caroline Dubois makes her US debut with a decisive points victory

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On Friday, Caroline Dubois won her first fight in Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions by unanimous decision against Camilla Panatta.

Dubois (12-0-1, 5 KO) defended her WBC lightweight title with a dominant performance, and her impressive skills were on full display in Miami.

All three judges scored it 99-90 in favor of Dubois.

Even though the Briton hadn’t fought since March, she hardly missed a beat and imposed herself from the first round, landing a pristine right hand early in the fight, and from then on it was one-way traffic.

Dubois’ excellent movement and footwork made it challenging for Panatta (8-3-1, 1 KO) to land.

In Round 3, Dubois increased the pressure, often leading with right jabs, and then followed with a left hand that Panatta couldn’t handle.

The Italian challenger was fearless and tried to force the action at times, but Dubois moved well throughout the match and avoided attacks.

Dubois took her prize in Round 6 with a demanding right hand from close range, knocking down Panatta, who got back to her feet and had just seconds to survive before the end of the round.

Resisting the temptation to jump in and insist on an early stoppage in rounds 7 and 8, Dubois returned to boxing.

Before the final round, coach Shane McGuigan urged Dubois to “put the cherry on the cake” and go for the stoppage, and although that didn’t happen, she finished the contest with a gigantic right hand in an impressive American debut.

Cherneka Johnson later defended her undisputed bantamweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Amanda Galle.

Johnson (19-2, 8 KO) won on the judges’ scorecards 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93.

The pair moved their hands away from the opening bell, a sign of what was to come. Johnson was cut above his left eye at the end of the first round, and Galle (12-1-1.1 KO) was bleeding at the end of the next round.

The brutal fight was mostly fought in the pocket, with Johnson landing the cleaner punches.

Galle’s score was impressive and she caught Johnson several times in the head and body, but the champion handled it well.

Halfway through, the canvas had to be wiped because a lot of blood was spilled. Galle pushed until the final bell, but Johnson showed class as she defended her titles for the first time.

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Gervonta Davis called out by world champion for mega fight: “I need it”

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Gervonta Davis called out by world champion for mega fight: “I need it”

Gervonta Davis’ future is currently in doubt, but that’s not stopping one of the reigning world champions from calling out ‘Tank’ for a showdown.

It was over a year since Davis last saw action in March 2025 against Lamont Roach Jr. This fight ended in a controversial majority draw, but “Tank” still defended his WBA lightweight title.

Since then, however, the Baltimore man’s life has been extremely hard. A first-time exhibition with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, scheduled for November, was canceled after Davis found himself at the center of domestic violence allegations.

Further allegations led to “Tank” losing his WBA belt and being declared champion during his hiatus, but earlier this year reports surfaced that he could return against former foe and current WBC interim super lightweight champion Isaac Cruz.

After Ryan Garcia posted, it’s yet another former foe of Davis who is now calling for a rematch social media his intention to secure a second fight.

“I pray I get a tank rematch one day. I need it back on equal footing. I need it!!!”

Garcia suffered a seventh-round loss to Davis when they met in April 2023, but “King Ry” has repeatedly said since the fight that he was far from his best as it was a 136-pound catchweight fight with a 10-pound rehydration clause.

in February Garcia defeated Mario Barrios to win the WBC welterweight titleand if Davis decides to campaign at 147 pounds, the prospect of winning world titles in another weight class could tempt him into a rematch with “King Ry.”

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Eddie Hearn warns that Zuffa athletes could lose their world title eligibility

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Image: Eddie Hearn Says Zuffa Fighters Should Lose Access To World Titles

“I think there will be a large split in boxing now,” promoter Matchroom Hearn told the media. “If you go with Zuffa, you’re out of the governing bodies. I think that’s really what it’s going to have to be like.”

Hearn’s comments come at a time when Zuffa Boxing is gaining momentum and gaining attention from fighters and promoters across the sport. The long-term question was whether the events would interact with the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO systems, or go in a different direction.

Hearn explained his position.

“If you sign with Zuffa, you can’t win the world championship,” he said. “You can’t have it both ways.”

He pointed to the recent movement to include titleholders and challengers, arguing that fighters who leave the customary route are giving up some of what boxing has historically valued most.

“Legacy will always be the answer,” Hearn said.

This line leads to a real fight under the headlines. Zuffa can offer money, platform power and stern promotion via TKO. Time-honored boxing still offers belts, rankings and the story behind becoming a champion.

Many competitors will try to secure both if possible. Hearn is doubtful whether the balance can be maintained.

Hearn also criticized recent arguments against the Ali Act and said income transparency remains one of the strongest protections for combatants in the current US system.

Whether fans agree with Hearn or not, he touched on something real. Boxing may be heading down two separate paths, and fighters will soon have to decide which is more vital.

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Moses Itauma is open to fighting the “legend” KO artist who wants to test his beard

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Moses Itauma open to facing KO artist ‘legend’ who wants to test his chin

Moses Itauma is willing to face the uncompromising heavyweight veteran after his last fight, a methodical fifth-round stoppage victory over Jermaine Franklin.

The 21-year-old showed his world-class potential last month, scoring a third-round knockout before stopping the typically tough Franklin with a powerful uppercut.

Itauma has since been named mandatory challenger for the WBO title, putting him in pole position to face the winner of the Fabio Wardley vs. Daniel Dubois fight at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on May 9.

However, this highly developed talent is ranked No. 1 in the WBA and No. 2 in the WBC, which gives him several options to consider before his next assignment.

WITH Itauma is reportedly expected to return in JulySeveral candidates are already being considered as potential opponents, including the likes of Murat Gassiev and Filip Hrgovic.

As for a potential fight with Deontay Wilder, Itauma said DAZN in preparations for the American’s fight with Derek Chisora, that he would be open to fighting him.

“If he wins, yes. You have to weigh the risk against the reward. What do you get [from fighting] his?

“He is a legend in the sport and I really respect him, but you have to weigh the pros and cons.”

After suffering two knockdowns and beating Chisora ​​by split decision earlier this month, former world champion Wilder is looking for another chance.

I’m talking to ESPNThe 40-year-old said he was not in the mood to avoid potential opponents, including Itauma, who made a huge impression on him against Franklin.

“I’m a heavyweight. All the other characters are heavyweights. Why not? I’m not [dodging] anyone.

“I didn’t know who Moses was, but I saw his last fight with Franklin… What a damn KO. He seems like a potential champion. Why not test him?”

Since their confused encounter, Chisora ​​has demanded an immediate rematch with Wilder, who will likely face an alternate opponent in his next fight.

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