Boxing

Elbow surgery or comfortable alibi?

Published

12 months ago

October 1, 2025

Image: Canelo Alvarez Surgery Recovery Delays Return Until Mid-2026 After Crawford Loss

Turki Alalshikh did what no promoter could before him: destroy the walls of boxing policy and force impossible fighting. He deserves every ounce of recognition for giving fans exhibitions that have been denied for years. But with Canelo Álvarez Turki could make his first mistake – and very pricey.

Reports confirm that Canelo has undergone an elbow surgery, delaying the return to the end of 2026. It is a medical update on the surface. But underneath? It seems that this is a built -in excuse, insurance policy or, worse, the initial act of pre -scripted pension.

Turki has invested over $ 400 million in Canelo for four fights. This is generational money, a statement for the world. And what has the kingdom received so far?

Fight 1: Cherry-Pick. Safe and sound, uninhabited selection. Payment without risk. Almost what was supposed to buy USD 400 million.
Fight 2: Catastrophe. Terenka “Bud” Crawford not only defeated Canelo, but dismantled him, revealing the gap between a great career and real size. That night it was not just a loss; It was a humiliation that reversed the narrative around the world.
Fight 3: Already threatened. Going under the knife now, Canelo created a ready shield. If he loses, the excuse is waiting: “He wasn’t the same after surgery.” If he retires, the story is established: “An injury forced him.”

Turk’s check book could buy the most pricey alibi in the history of boxing.

And here is a darker truth: even if Canelo returns, his path forward is a minefield.

Crawford Rematch: It will be cornered in it because it is the only fight that provides the numbers that Turks expects. But Crawford knows him now. He tasted time, saw weaknesses and felt his legs disappear. The rematch would not be just another loss. It can be a stop, the final Omaha exclamation mark.
Hamzah Sheeraz: Youthful, high, economical, awkward. Exactly the type of Canelo puzzle never liked. If the styles are fighting, he creates nightmares.
David Benavidez: Mexican monster. Larger, fresh, relentless. It’s not just about losing – it’s a punishment. Canelo could be trapped below ten or twelve rounds of lasting fire.

What does surgery really mean? Maybe this is a real medical necessity. Maybe Canelo couldn’t delay it anymore. But maybe – and this is an uncomfortable truth – it’s a way out. A way to leave the scene with sympathy instead of going through one of these three doors and risking brutal exhibition.

In this case, the Turki plant worth USD 400 million was not on the future of boxing. It was at the disappearing star who had just given a parachute.

Irony is prosperous. Turki built the Riyadh season in the modern Sports SuperMocarnia, eliminating excuses – forcing the fighters to take risks, which their promoters have long denied. And yet the face of his empire can end the run with the most convenient excuse of all: “elbow”.

History will remember Crawford’s masterpiece. This may remember about the creation of Benavidez, sheerase growth or inoue climbing. But Canelo? While something wonderful will not happen in 2026, his twilight may not be remembered not for who he defeated, but for the star that occurred in every conversation.

The operation will not only fix the elbow. It will give him a starting strategy.

Last updated 10.01.2025

Boxing

Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Scorecard Analysis: Key Highlights and Insights

Published

9 hours ago

September 26, 2026

The Punch Junkie™ News

"Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Scorecard Analysis: Key Highlights and Insights"

World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.

The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.

WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.

Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard

Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton

(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)

Heavyweight
Copper Box Arena, London
10×3

Round	Fisher	Pirotton
Round 1	10	9
Round 2	10	9
Round 3	9	10
Round 4	9	10
Round 5	10	9
Round 6	10	9
Round 7	10	9
Round 8	10	9
Round 9	10	9
Round 10	10	9
WBN Totals:	98	92

Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95

Preview

Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.

The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.

About the Author

Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

Published

12 hours ago

September 26, 2026

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Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton Results: Latest Fight Outcome and Highlights

World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.

Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.

Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.

WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.

Results

All times are local BST.

23:41

Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.

22:42

Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.

21:43

Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.

20:52

Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.

20:32

Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.

19:29

Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.

18:40

Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.

18:24

Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.

17:42

Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.

Remaining Bouts

Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight

Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight

TV Coverage

The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the event.

About the Author

Read Phil Jay’s full bio and latest stories.

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Davies vs Collins & Heaney vs Warburton II Results: Full Fight Recap

Published

13 hours ago

September 26, 2026

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"Davies vs Collins & Heaney vs Warburton II Results: Full Fight Recap"

World Boxing News provides results and updates as Liam Davies faces Nathaniel Collins in the main event at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.

Davies and Collins collide over 12 rounds for the EBU European featherweight title at the top of the Queensberry Promotions card.

Luke McCormack faces Kay Prospere for the vacant British super lightweight title, while Bradley Goldsmith takes on Amir Abubaker for the IBF International middleweight title.

WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.

Results

All times are local BST.

23:11

Gerome Warburton defeated Nathan Heaney for the second time running as the middleweight put an exclamation mark on his first victory.

Heaney walks away from the sport having been an entertainer through a long carer, without reaching the heights of a world title.

22:04

Liam Davies improved to 19-1 after Nathaniel Collins retired at the end of the seventh round due to a cut over his right eye. Collins had also been dropped in the opening round as Davies successfully defended the European featherweight title.

21:22

Bradley Goldsmith improved to 17-1 with a seventh-round stoppage of Amir Abubaker to retain his IBF International middleweight title. Abubaker went down in the fourth and three times in the seventh before the finish at 2:42.

20:10

Lewis Richardson improved to 3-0 with a shutout six-round points victory over Ivan Trofimovich, earning a 60-54 decision.

19:56

Luke McCormack moved to 6-0 and claimed the vacant British super lightweight title with a tenth-round knockout of Kay Prospere, who was counted out after a right uppercut at 1:28.

18:55

Michael Hussain moved to 5-0 with a four-round points victory over Nabil Ahmed, earning a 39-38 decision.

18:11

Nelson Birchall moved to 12-0 with a third-round stoppage of Lewis Morris, who went down before the finish came at 1:12. Lasha Guruli also remained unbeaten at 5-0 after edging Hughie Wilson 77-75 over eight rounds.

17:22

Early action saw John Tom Varey and Reese Lynch claim four-round victories to move to 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.