Robelis Despaigne, former UFC Heavyweight and the Bronze Olympic medalist in 2012 in Taekwondo, reminded everyone how fatal he is among the call to the star to go to boxing.
Excitement surrounds everyone with a super-ko power, and tradition was continued with Mike Tyson, Butterbean, and recently Deontay Wilder.
Karate Combat Last Man Tournament
On July 18, he proved again in Miami “The Substantial Boy Fighter”. He dominated the “Last Man Standing” eight -person heavyweight tournament to get a shot at Sam Alvey’s master.
Despaigne began a brutal Grand Prix with a unanimous decision over the former Saulo Cavalari airy champion, showing that his chess -like time is as fatal as his power.
Victory is contrary to the UFC decision to abandon Despaigne after three fights for his inability to struggle. This lack of grounds is also one of the vital factors for which boxing promoters observe a Cuban to see if there is interest in running in accordance with the Queensberry principles – like the behind schedule piece of Kimbo, who once made a lucrative transition to boxing after his MMA.
In the semi -final, Despaigne proved why he attracts these calls, winning another knockout in a few seconds. Tim Johnson lasted all 20 seconds before he was flattened by Despaigne Haymaker, another stop in the most vital roller of the elite finish.
UFC decision
According to World Boxing News, Dana White signed Despaigne at the back of three amazing downtime in just six, three and thirteen seconds. However, Despaigne was unfair at the deep end at the UFC, a decision that divided the UFC and boxing fans.
White initially played the strengths of Despaigne, when the seven -inch brutal seven -inch was Josh Parysian in 2024 at UFC 299. He won the fight through knockout 18 seconds to the first round.
By winning the results of the Night Award, White had the opportunity to build a beast against other attackers and repeat interest in a heavyweight division.
This did not happen because Despaigne fought with two opponents, which are known to have a tactic of waste in the cabinet. Squeezed by Waldo Cortes-Aacosta in May and Austen Lane in October of the same year, White did not see sufficient improvement from Despaigne on earth to see the future in the vinegar.
Therefore, after releasing from UFC, Despaigne signed a contract with karate combat and properly returned to the right track. In the final of the tournament from last month, Despaigne ironically defeated the former warrior from UFC Zac Pauga. Despaigne distorted Pauga to such an extent that the doctor had to enter.
Karate fight
Road to boxing
This impressive trio of victories has won Despaigne for the title in which he is a huge favorite to defeat Alvey and win the crown.
Despaigne will have to wait until the scars of the three night heaven to heal, after suffering broken hands and fingers during his glove.
“Thank God, Karate Combat, for the occasion and grateful for the support received from my team, my friends and followers. I will come back soon and remember -” Don’t Touch Me ” – he laughed with bandaged hands.
The combat superstar went face to face with Alvey at the end and looks nailed to cause the current owner of the title of KC significant problems in their fight.
When he becomes a champion and performs several defense, he hopes that Despaigne will turn to boxing, just as the behind schedule legend Slice later did in her career to test his shocking knockout power in a square circle.
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Hamzah Sheeraz won the WBO super middleweight title last month and the undefeated star wants a quick turnaround, with another 168-pounder stating he would be ready for the opportunity to fight the Briton at tiny notice.
Anthony Joshua will return to action next month when he faces Kristian Prenga in Jeddah on July 25, hoping to make his long-awaited showdown with arch-rival Tyson Fury.
Earlier this week Boxing Scene reported that two world titles could be up for grabs on the undercard, with both Josh Kelly and Sheeraz set to make their first defense of their world titles in the super welterweight and super middleweight divisions, respectively.
Although Kelly is reportedly scheduled to face Caoimhin Agyarko from Belfast, Sheeraz’s opponent is unknown and the only condition is a place in the top fifteen of the WBO rankings.
In an interview with Boxing News, 39-year-old Milorad Zizic, who is rated No. 9 by the WBO, shared his desire to challenge for Sheeraz’s crown in a fight where he could join Dejan Zlatičanin as the second Montenegrin world champion in boxing history.
“It would mean a lot to me. I live for this goal. It would be a great honor for me, my family, Montenegro and the entire Balkan region. Becoming only the second world champion in Montenegro’s history would be something truly special.”
“It would mean everything to me. I live for boxing. I truly believe this fight could become the upset of the decade.”
“Hamzah Sheeraz is a true champion. He is in great shape and I have a lot of respect for him. But believe me, he has never faced such a devastating blow as I did. Believe me, he will never face such a devastating blow as I did. I respect him as a fighter, but not to the point of thinking that I cannot beat him. I believe in my abilities and I am sure that I can make my dream come true.
“It will be a war from the first bell, I know how it can be. If we fight and he survives five rounds, he will be the winner, but five rounds against me is a long time.
“If Hamzah and his team want this fight, I’m ready. If not, that’s fine too. I will keep moving forward, keep working and stay focused on my journey. My time will come.”
Although his head coach is Joco Todorovic, Zizic has previously been cornered by fan favorite four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr, who continues to train him.
Speaking to Boxing News, Jones explained why he thinks Zizic will be an compelling test for Sheeraz, agreeing with Zizic’s plan to force a shootout.
“Zizic is a very strenuous puncher, as is Sheeraz, they are both very strenuous punchers. Zizic was off for a minute, but he came back and got four quick wins, he’s back busy and I think it would be a great fight for Sheeraz.”
“Like I said, they’re both really good punchers, and Sheeraz won’t come across many people who can match his punching power, but Zizic has that punching power.”
“He has to go straight to him. He can’t try to box him, he’ll go straight to him. That would probably be the smartest approach because if you box him, as long as he [Sheeraz] means he will beat you.
“So your best chance is to get to him as rapid as you can and see if he can withstand your blows. If you wait, he’ll get you out of there.”
News on Sheeraz’s opponent – if he appears on the card – is expected soon, with fellow WBO-ranked contenders Bernardin Jakaj (No. 12) and Jack Bowen (No. 14) also among potential opponents.
Eddie Hearn has admitted that the long-awaited clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury could be renegotiated, depending on the demands of paymaster Turki Alalshikha.
As of now, both British heavyweights will face each other later this year, provided they complete their warm-up fights.
While Fury’s fight has not yet been announced, it has been confirmed that Joshua will face Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
“The Gypsy King” is expected to have a hard-fought fight in August, potentially against Nelson Hysa, following his April unanimous decision victory over Arslanbek Makhmudov.
If all goes to plan, ‘AJ’ and Fury should meet in the UK, although Matchroom Boxing promoter Hearn revealed the location could be renegotiated.
Furthermore, White also suggested that Joshua’s promoter Hearn has not yet been informed of the location, seemingly suggesting that the fight could take place in America.
In response, Hearn said IFL Television that this turn of events will have to be renegotiated and spelled out in both Joshua and Fury’s contracts.
“Without AJ’s consent, the fight cannot take place anywhere outside the UK. And there was no such consent.
“If there is a renegotiation and we want to make a deal again, I am sure we will consider it. [But] apart from money, we want this fight in the UK.
“We will act accordingly and will hold talks with Turki Alalshikh if asked, but who really wants to watch this fight at 4am UK time?”
Given that the pair are most likely to perform in November, when British weather for stadium shows is unpredictable at best, fans may need to prepare for an event in the United States or even Saudi Arabia.
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