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Eddie Hearn asks Canelo Alvarez at 35 and predicts retirement if Trywford secures the victory on September 13
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Promoter Eddie Hearn says that Canelo Alvarez does not seem to have this desire at the age of 35, and he feels that he can retire if Crawford defeats him on September 13. He chooses Crawford (41-0, 31 KO) to defeat Alvarez (63-2-2, 39 KO) because he sees him as “fresh and more physically preserved warrior of them.
Crawford fought Only two good opponentsErrol Spence and Israil Madrimov, during his long 17-year career, while Canelo fought over 20. There is a huge difference in the opposition level, which was fought by the Mexican star compared to Terenka. That is why he is a bigger star. He took the risk, which Crawford is not. This year, the inactive seat shows the lack of risk taking Crawford. Departing from Nebraska, there is no same ambitions that Canelo has shown.
He is a good speaker, but he did not show readiness to test, raising the weight earlier in his career. When Crawford finally took the risk, approaching 154, he made his dubious decision over Madrimov and began to press on paying against Canelo. Lack of desire to people to risk in his career makes him unworthy Being one of the great all time.
Physical decrease in Canelo
“Not only the fact that he could not cut off the ring [against William Scull]. I just feel time and age – said Eddie Hearn Fight Hub tv About what caused him to choose Trywford over Canelo Alvarez to fight on September 13. “Canelo is amazing. Not only because of his ability and what he achieved, but also the fact that he still wants these training camps and fighting.”
The way Cuban Scull moved in the fight against Canelo on May 3, very few warriors could reach him, or without catching his quick meters. Not only did he move well, but his hand speed, power and counterattack were at the highest level. Alvarez stopped risking after he was caught early on some Sculla meters, and made him realize that he was too powerful to risk.
“I just feel that the desire is a bit disappearing, not because of his love for [boxing]But only because of his age and life, “said Hearn.” Crawford’s fight will definitely be missing for it. I don’t think he wanted to lose to Crawford, a much smaller guy because he is at the end of the road. The fight is so huge and the money is so great that he has to take her. I assume that after this fight he retires. “
It seemed obvious that Canelo’s motivation was not his last three fights with Scull, Edgar Berlang and Jaime Munguia. He was seen as favorite in these fights, and few fans gave these warriors every time they defeated Canelo. The fights that Alvarez achieved well in the past are those in which he was seen as a strenuous time.
Motivational questions
“Why should you continue? You fight Crawford. Who else is for Canelo to fight? Do you think Benavide will return to 168?” Hearn said. “I don’t think Canelo would like to lose again [David] Benavidez, because he is not a warrior he was. There are many pride for these guys. “
There are many other fighters to fight after Crawford. It is nothing compared to fighters who want to see the fight in Canelo. The Mexican star is fighting Crawford just because Turks Alalshikh wanted to see her. If we talk about fights that boxing audience wants to see in the USA and elsewhere, they are fighters who are interested in much more than the novelty of Crawford:
– David Benavidez
– Jaron Ennis
– Dmitryry Bivol
– Artur Beterbiev
– Jai Ottaia
– Chris Eubank Jr.
– Conor Benn
– David Morrell
– Edgar Berlanga: *Rematch
– Hamzah Sheeraz
A huge fortune of Alvarez
“He earned a huge amount of money. Maybe she just fought in Saudi Arabia, against a negative opponent [William Scull]And all such things – said Hearn about Canelo. “I sat next to the kennel of the whole fight and thought:” I think he will be [Crawford] He probably beat him. “
Apparently Fortuna Canelo is $ 275 millionAnd it will probably double if he ends the remaining three fights with a contract with Turka Alalshikh and will continue to fight a little longer. Canelo will probably retire nearly $ 600 million with a fortune.
“Don’t get me wrong. This is a very complex fight for both guys. Great fight. Terenka Crawford and Ring IQ, and he looks like a newborn, fresh warrior, although they are 36 years senior [Canelo] and 38 [Crawford]. It’s amazing, “said Hearn.
Crawford has become better and looks 10 years younger than Canelo. This is a combination of genetics and terrain that fought for a much weaker opposition. If he had complex fights that Canelo had, he would not be a warrior he is today.
Canelo’s most complex opponents
– Dmitryry Bivol
– Edgar Berlanga
– Gennadiy Golovkin X 3
– Miguel Cotto
– Callum Smith
– Jaime Mungia
– Caleb plant
– Billy Joe Saunders
– trout Austin
– Floyd Mayweather Jr.
– Sergey Kovalev
– Liam Smith
– Jose Miguel Cotto
“We had a fight [Canelo-Scull] Very close. Don’t get me wrong. Canelo won. After eight rounds they set the result of Chris Mannix on the screen and it was an eight -person Canelo. He [Crawford] It was like: “I have Sculla winning the fight at this stage.” In the end he did nothing more, and Canelo did a little more and won the back end of the fight, but he was very close, “said Hearn.
Canelo definitely won the rounds in the last half of the fight, when Scull basically gave up the attempt to win and play safely. However, Alvarez still looked impoverished, throwing little blows and simply shuffling ahead like a person much older than his chronological age 34. Physically, Canelo resembled a warrior in the mid-1940s. His last fight with Edgar Berlanga pulled something out of him, eating great shots from much younger and larger 193-Funts of Brooklyn, coming from Novel York. A hit by a newborn warrior the size of cruisers is not good for a thirty person, such as Canelo.
Crawford IQ ring
“115-113, 116-112, I think it’s true, but Bud is watching this fight and goes:” Oh “. His IQ ring is amazing and watches this fight, goes, “I know exactly how to beat him. ‘Now doing it is different, and the divergence of weight will of course be a problem. But I think he actually turned into a favorite. “
Crawford knows how to beat Canelo, but he won’t do it unless he manages to enter the trenches and snails with him. If he thinks he gets a inexpensive victory over Canelo, it doesn’t happen. He has to go to war and makes ponderous shots, which are more complex than the “Little GGG” Israil Madrymov repeatedly hit him in August in Los Angeles.
“I think he [Crawford] He can win. Everything is just on the rush. Canelo is fighting Scull. He probably wasn’t very motivated. So he is a great competitor. I don’t think he ever wanted to fight Crawford, and not because he is afraid of Crawford. Just because he thought: “Why should I fight a guy for two or three divisions lower than me? If I beat him, no one will give me any recognition and I hate removal. He hates the fight against moving,” said Hearn.
You cannot blame the Canelo performance against Scull because of the lack of motivation, because he looked almost so bad in his previous two fights with Edgar Berlang and Jaime Munguia. It’s age and impoverished cardio. He is not a warrior he was in 2016 until 2021. He lost a lot of punishment in battles, a training camp and natural aging.
Fighters in the mid -1930s, such as Canelo, are usually above the hill and leave the sport. Only a few few fight success and go away. Canelo extended his time at the top for selective matches.
Last updated 18.05.2025
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua Set for World Heavyweight Title Showdown
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3 hours agoon
September 24, 2026
The stakes have now been raised ahead of the blockbuster Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua showdown.
It was finally officially confirmed today that the two men will meet at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Friday 11 December, with the event broadcast live on Netflix.
It sees the British stars collide having first been linked to a battle with one another over a decade ago, when they both held versions of the world heavyweight title.
It’s been several years since both men were world champions, with Fury losing his WBC heavyweight title to Oleksandr Usyk back in May 2024while Joshua also lost his unified WBA, IBF and WBO belts against the Ukrainian back in September 2021.
Usyk went on to become undisputed heavyweight champion but no longer holds any of the belts after vacating his remaining titles earlier this year, and it seems that Fury and Joshua are going to benefit from that decision.
That is because it has been reported by The Ring’s Mike Coppinger that the vacant WBA ‘Super’ title is set to be on the line in the Fury vs. Joshua fight.
“Breaking: Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will fight for the WBA ‘super’ heavyweight title, @ringmagazine has learned. Fury and AJ will both be looking to regain a heavyweight title. Usyk remains The Ring champ while Murat Gassiev is the current holder of the WBA’s ‘regular’ heavyweight title.”
Murat Gassiev became WBA Regular champion with a knockout win over Kubrat Pulev in December, before making a defence of that title against Peter Kadiru in July.
It was initially believed that the WBA had elevated him to full champion after Usyk vacated the belt, but it appears Gassiev will now have to play second fiddle to the Fury vs. Joshua victor.
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Joshua vs Fury Confirmed for December 11 in Cardiff on Netflix
Published
6 hours agoon
September 24, 2026
Principality Stadium secures the British heavyweight fight, with a London press conference next week and the undercard to follow.
Anthony Joshua (30-4, 27 KOs) and Tyson Fury (36-2-1, 25 KOs) will fight at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Friday, December 11. Netflix will broadcast the full event exclusively after organizers secured a British venue for the heavyweights’ first professional meeting.
Turki Alalshikh announced the fight, and Joshua and Fury are scheduled to attend a London press conference next week. The supporting card will be announced later; no undercard opponents were named in the supplied announcement.
The December date replaces the November plan discussed earlier in negotiations. Wembley had been Joshua’s preferred destination, but Cardiff secured the event following talks over whether the fight would remain in Britain or move to the United States.
Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn insisted on a UK venue. His contract included that requirement, and their position held despite discussions involving New York, Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
Dana White said: “For more than a decade, boxing fans have been clamoring for the heavyweight showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Together, they bring 66 wins, 52 knockouts and multiple heavyweight world titles into the ring. On December 11, two of the biggest heavyweights of this generation finally collide and the winner will take a significant place in heavyweight history.”
Netflix to broadcast the full Cardiff card
Netflix’s preference for an evening American broadcast drove the push to stage the fight across the Atlantic. Madison Square Garden emerged as the leading US option before negotiations returned to Britain.
Cardiff keeps the contest on British soil, with a late opening bell expected to accommodate viewers in the United States.
The main event is expected around 1 a.m. UK timealthough the exact time has not been confirmed. If that schedule holds. A 1 a.m. GMT start would put the main event at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 11 for viewers on America’s east coast.
The fight is expected to take place beneath Principality Stadium’s retractable roof.
London press conference scheduled for next week
Alalshikh welcomed the agreement after months of negotiations over the event.
“Two of the best heavyweights of this generation, finally in the ring together. This will be one of the biggest fights in boxing history, I am very happy to make this fight happen for the fans,” he said.
Joshua and Fury previously signed a two-fight agreement in 2021. That booking collapsed after an arbitration ruling required Fury to face Deontay Wilder again.
Their December meeting now has a confirmed date, venue and broadcaster. Next week’s press conference will bring both fighters to London, with the remaining card and precise event timetable still to follow.

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Manny Pacquiao and Shakur Stevenson Discuss Potential Fight in Cardiff
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11 hours agoon
September 24, 2026
Manny Pacquiao against Shakur Stevenson remains under discussion for the proposed Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury card in Cardiff. It would give the event a second major fight, but neither Pacquiao nor Stevenson has received a bout agreement.
BoxingScene’s Lance Pugmire reports that two people connected to the talks say Netflix wants the matchup as part of a “double main event.” December 11 is the date under consideration at Principality Stadium, with December 18 also possible. Pacquiao adviser Jas Mathur told BoxingScene that Pacquiao’s financial terms are still being negotiated.
That leaves a great deal to settle before anyone can call this a fight. The Cardiff show itself has yet to be formally announced, and moving Joshua-Fury from the previously discussed Madison Square Garden setting means assembling the rest of the card around a different venue and date.
Pacquiao-Stevenson would bring two very different attractions to that card. Stevenson, 29, is coming off his January win over Teofimo Lopez and has since signed with Zuffa Boxing. Pacquiao, 47, drew with Mario Barrios in his July 2025 return. His name would draw attention far beyond the usual boxing audience, though the long layoff and age difference would become part of the conversation as soon as the fight was announced.
The proposed pairing also raises a practical question: what weight would they fight at? Pacquiao’s return came at welterweight, while Stevenson’s recent work has been at lighter weights. No weight, number of rounds, or title terms have been announced.
For now, the news is that Pacquiao-Stevenson has survived the reported switch to Cardiff and remains in Netflix’s plans, according to BoxingScene. The decisive development would be agreements reaching both fighters. Until then, it belongs on the list of fights being negotiated, rather than the Joshua-Fury undercard.
Pacquiao turns 48 on December 17. If the fight lands on December 18, Shakur would face him one day after his birthday. Pacquiao won his first world title in 1998, before Shakur turned two.
That age difference makes the matchup a hard sell as a competitive fight. If Shakur wins easily, how much credit does he get for beating a man nearly two decades older? If he boxes his way to a quiet decision, Pacquiao’s name may bring viewers to Netflix, but the fight may give them little reason to watch Shakur again.
Pacquiao’s fame can make this a major event. Turning it into a fight that helps Shakur is another matter. First, both men need to agree to terms; neither has received a bout agreement.
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