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Former world champion urges Anthony Joshua to retire

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Nelson believes Joshua should call it a day (Photo Credit: Daily Mail.)

Joshua is at a crossroads. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Joshua is at a crossroads. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Speculation continues to swirl over Anthony Joshua’s next move following his crushing knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last month.

It seemed likely that Joshua would go straight into a rematch with the IBF world heavyweight champion, but recent comments from promoter Eddie Hearn indicate that may not be the case.

The lost to Dubois was AJ’s fourth career defeat and second after the break, and most observers believe it was the most one-sided defeat by a Watford player to date.

Former cruiserweight world champion turned pundit Johnny Nelson has weighed in on what Joshua should do next – and believes it’s time to call it quits.

I’m talking to Seconds OutNelson explained that his reasoning came “from a good place.”

Nelson believes Joshua should end the matter (Image: Daily Mail).
Nelson believes Joshua should end the matter (Image: Daily Mail).

“My answer to that question is, in my opinion, and I will give a valid reason, it comes from a good place. I didn’t like it [knockout to Dubois] what happened with “AJ”.

“The math in my head as to why this happened tells me he should go.

Joshua suffered a brutal knockout at the hands of Dubois (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)
Joshua suffered a brutal knockout at the hands of Dubois (Photo: Mark Robinson, Matchroom Boxing)

“If this continues after all the success you’ve had, after what you’ve done for British boxing and all the champions you’ve fought, and you keep going back to this fight where such fundamental mistakes are made, it’s going to keep happening again and again. repeatedly”.

While those around Joshua have been adamant that a rematch with Dubois would be the favorite to make his next move, there has been a change in tone over the past week.

Matchroom boss Hearn suggested that his protégé might wait for the result of the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury, which will take place on December 21, before writing about his next fight.

Dubois’ promoter Warren, who boasts a number of heavyweights in his growing stable, insists there are plenty of options for his fighter that don’t involve a second fight with Joshua.

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George Liddard vs Derrick Osaze

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Liddard is yet to put a foot wrong (Matchroom Boxing)

Liddard takes a step up against Osaze (Dazn)
Liddard takes a step up against Osaze (Dazn)

Matchroom organizes the NXTGEN program for the first time this Friday evening Indigo2 in Greenwich, and in the main event George Liddard will face Derrick Osaze in ten roundings in Middle Wweight.

Dazn Televise Liddard vs Osaze Live.

Liddard (10-0, 6 foods) takes his biggest step at the moment and six rounds have not passed as a professional, completed four times distance.

After three profits in the first half or 2024, Liddard moved to eight rounds and detained George Davey in five rounds.

He was recently from Billerricay in December, in the first ten round planned, but he only needed 92 seconds to Floor Omar Ilunga three times and leading to a destructive win.

Liddard has not yet arranged his foot (match boxing)
Liddard has not yet arranged his foot (match boxing)

Now the Test is coming (13-2, 3 costs), a man who has largely been disappointed since winning the best Boxxer tournament in 2019. After losing in Tyler Denny’s points in 2021, Osaze won three fights in a row to get a crack in the risky Denzel Bentley in August last year.

Bentley, however, provided too hefty hands, Wiping Osaze in two rounds With the upper part.

Osaze was brutally detained for the last time in the photo loan: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry promotions
Osaze was brutally detained for the last time in the photo loan: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry promotions

Forecasting: Liddard has constantly improved in every competition, and this will be a decent test for him. Osaze was icy by Denzel Bentley and I think he would hear the last bell, but Liddard should finish the winner in points.

Bostan and Battle for English Honors

The main supports the sea of ​​another scorching perspective in action, along with Junaid Bostan (10-0, 8 costs), which has its first professional title because he fucked in a free English title of Super Hhawf-against against Bilal Fawaz (9-1, 3 food).

Bostan is one of the leading young potential customers (credit: Ed Mulholland / Matchroom)
Bostan is one of the leading youthful potential customers (credit: Ed Mulholland / Matchroom)

The former member of the GB Bostan team fought twice in 2024, winning his first planned ten rounds with the eighth break of Jacek Martin in April, after which he won in three rounds in October against Maio Sommariv.

Fawaz won five in a row from an early career defeat and is a former champion of the southern region. The last one was in October last year, widely ahead of Ryan Amos in ten rounds.

Fawaz hopes to ruin the party (photo loan: Sport code)
Fawaz hopes to ruin the party (photo loan: Sport code)

Forecasts: Bostan will want to make movements in 2025 and can start here by staying the belt by stopping in the middle rounds.

Podardów preview

One eight round is planned, and is available in the Super Feather Wweight, in which Giorgio Visioli (5-0, 4 dishes) can improve his early winning factor in winning with Brian Barajas from Columbia (7-1-1, KO3).

In six rounds, Middle Wweight Hope Emmanuel Buttigieg (6-0, 1 food) can win on cards against James Todd (4-4-2, 0 food), and in Super Middle Wweight, Taylor Bevan (1-0, 1 Food) Win early from Poland Szymon Kajda (1-0-1, 1 KO).

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Canelo gained a lot of advantage when Crawford rejected the key clause

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Canelo and Crawford are closing in on a deal for a September showdown in Las Vegas Photo Credit: Amanda Westcott/Mark Robinson/Matchroom

Terenka Crawford apparently does not apply for an irrigation clause after a clash with Canelo Alvarez. Photo: Mark Robinson/Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing
Terenka Crawford apparently does not apply for an irrigation clause after a clash with Canelo Alvarez. Photo: Mark Robinson/Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Boxing

According to his trainer Brian McIntyre, Terenka Crawford is not looking for a re -hydration clause when he stands in front of the United Master of Super Medium Libra, Canelo Alvarez.

According to Canelo and Crawford reports, they are finalizing the agreement and meet in September in Las Vegas during a performance that will take place at Turks Alalshkih’s Ring.

Crawford intends to jump over two weight categories to face the Mexican superstar, but apparently does not insist on the introduction of a clause limiting the amount of water that Alvarez can hydrate during the evening of the fight.

Last week, Alalshikh announced Inaugural Ring Card card on April 26 at the Tottenham Hotspur stadiumwhose main character was the traumatic match between Chris Eubank Jr Conor BennaAt the same time, the latter was promoted for two weight categories to fight in medium weight.

Apparently, on the second day of weighing, there is a hydration clause of 10 pounds, but McIntyre admits that it has nothing against that this clause is not part of the contract.

Canelo and Crawford are approaching agreement on the September duel in Las Vegas. Photo: Amanda Westcott/Mark Robinson/Matchroom
Canelo and Crawford are approaching agreement on the September duel in Las Vegas. Photo: Amanda Westcott/Mark Robinson/Matchroom

“I don’t care about it [having a rehydration clause]McIntyre said Ring magazine.

“You can only be so substantial.

“If you get too substantial, it’s his fault.

Crawford defeated Madrimov in August and became the WBA champion in a super welterweight photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Crawford defeated Madrimov in August and became the WBA champion in a super welterweight photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I loved the chances of Teupers when they came out of his mouth for the first time and he said he wanted to fight him.

“I have no problem with that. If Terenka has no problem with that, I don’t have a problem with that.

Crawford became the world champion of four weight categories in August, when he secured the title of WBA in a super welterweight from Israil Madrimov, while Canelo defended the titles of the super -medium weight master after a unanimous decision of victory over Edgar Berlanga in September.

Asked why they do not apply for a re -hydration clause, McIntyre added: “This is some fucking.

“It’s some faint shit.” Oh, you can’t come that often.

“Man fuck out from here, this is boxing.

Canelo turned out to be too much for Berlanga in September. Photo: Amanda Westcott/Matchroom
Canelo turned out to be too much for Berlanga in September. Photo: Amanda Westcott/Matchroom

“You entered the weight, weighed, regardless of what form you come back in.

“You accepted the fight, let’s go there and fight like men, uncomplicated.”

Alvarez is expected to fight during his classic date in Cinco de Mayo in May with the boxing champion of Prime Minister Al Haymona, who promoted his last three fights, and which will take place on May 3 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, if 34. According to 34. them -years vintage decides to fight Boxing scene.

Boxing scene He also informed that 37-year-old Crawford is not planning a fleeting fight and will soon be seen in the ring when he tried to dethrone the Mexican master and become the world champion in the weight of five scales.

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Diego Pacco versus Steven Nelson

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Nelson was tough and durable Photo Credit: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

On Saturday in Las Vegas Diego Paczeco beat Steven Nelson on points. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
On Saturday in Las Vegas Diego Paczeco beat Steven Nelson on points. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

Diego Paczeco defended the titles of WBC USA and WBO International in super medium weight against the invincible Steven Nelson in Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, scoring clear points on Saturday.

Pachaco (23-0, 18 KO) was last seen in August, beating Macej Sulecki with arrows in the body in six rounds, while Nelson (20-1, 16 KO) also dropped out in the same month, defeating Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez in five rounds in Los Angeles.

Pakco began carefully because he devoted time to looking at the rival, who was already successful at the beginning, leaving forward and releasing his hands.

In the fourth round, Nelson took the cut with a brisk right hand of Pacharo and it seemed that this tilted the scales in favor of the 23-year-old.

Nelson had vision problems, which allowed Pasteco to make a few eye -catching counterattacks and combinations, especially in the seventh round, after which he slowly began to unscrew the screw as he struggled.

Nelson was hard and durable. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Nelson was difficult and sturdy. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom

The player from Omah was stunned in the tenth round, but he showed courage and heart to continue shooting and gave his best to the last gong, where the result seemed inevitable.

Pakco defended the titles with three identical results 117-111 and was close to winning the title of world champion.

A player from Los Angeles is the number one claimant in the WBO organization to the United Master of Super Medium. Canelo Alvareza.

Pakco was close to winning the virgin title of the world champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Pakco was close to winning the virgin title of the world champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Cruz dominates over Salcido

Andy Cruz, a former amateur star, for the third time defended the title of IBF International in lightweight after a point victory over the Salcido Gamez Omar (20-2).

Cruz (5-0, 2 KO) dominated and won two results 98-92, and the third 99-91.

Cruz remained undefeated thanks to the dominant victory over Salcido. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Cruz remained undefeated thanks to the dominant victory over Salcido. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Mercado stops Pedraza

In the superior weight of the super delicate Ernesto Mercado (17-0, 16 KO) he made progress in his class and won the fourth round in front of the faded former world champion Jose Pedraza.

The accumulation of blows meant that Pedraza (29-7-1, 14 KO) landed on board and was unable to recover his legs sufficiently, and judge Robert Hoyle waved his hand to fight.

Rubalcava-Mercado kept a draw

The only player in the eighth round weighed 140 pounds, and Leonardo Rubalcava (9-0-1, 3 KO) and Israel Mercado fought for a majority draw.

Mercado (11-1-2, 7 KO) lost in the first round, and in the seventh round he was taken away from the punch from below, but two results 75-75 provided an impasse.

The third judge scored 76-74 in favor of Mercado.

Rubalcava and Mercado fought for a draw. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Rubalcava and Mercado fought for a draw. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Other Undercard card

In six rounds, Harley Mederos (8-0, 7 KO) won in the third round by knockout against Arturo de Isla (5-3-1, 4 KO) in lightweight, and Nishant Dev (1-0, 1 KO) Alton Wiggins (1-1-1) in the first round in super welterweight.

In the only four rounds of the struggle Zaquin Moses (2-0, 1 KO) forced Mario Garcia (3-1, 3 KO) to withdraw after the round of the clash in the super featherweight.

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