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How good Usyk is after his 5th round with Dubois and what next?

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London – with his wonderful demolition of the 5th round of Daniel Dubois on Saturday, Oleksandr Usyk provided more convincing evidence why he should be considered the best ponderous weight than Lennox Lewis.

The left hook, which left Dubois (22-3, 21 KO) in a crushed pier before 90,000 at the Wembley stadium, was a handsome one that sealed Usyk’s second reign as the unquestioned heavyweight master. Usyk also dropped Dubois on canvas earlier in round 5 with his right hand in completely Ukrainian power.

As long as Usyk (24-0, 15 KO) does not lose the potential fight of the trilogy with Tyson Fury in April 2026, or the next defense of the title this year, probably against the former WBO title holder, Joseph Parker, the undisputed heavyweight king will fall in history as the best ponderous weight over the last two decades. Not only the fact that the utyk can also be considered the best cruiser’s weight for three decades, because in the mid -1980s they ruled Dwight Muhammad Qawi and Evander Holyfield.

Usyk was the first unquestioned weight champion in the circuitous weight and reigned a division in 2016–2018, and then approached heavyweight. He has now made five defense of heavyweight titles against opponents at the highest level – former masters and current masters.

Usyk’s achievements in ponderous weight exceeded what he managed in the circuitous weight, and defeated the best of his era (Fury, Dubois and Anthony Joshua) – twice – in order to present all doubts about who is the best. Dubois argued that he had gained a justified blow in his first meeting two years ago, but (rightly) ruled a low blow. Usyk overwhelmed a great blow, he touched the British the rest of the fight for the ninth round of TKO, and in the rematch he drew an even more pronounced conclusion.

Parker (36-3, 24 KO), 33, will defeat his friend Fury in Usyk, it seems that as a mandatory pretender WBO.

“WBO says that he must then fight with Joseph Parker, so it will be a fight,” said Frank Warren, promoter Queensberry Promotions.

It is arduous to predict how the reborn Parker, which is in the best form of his life, will threaten Usyk’s legacy.

Parker won the WBO belt with the decision of points on Andy Ruiz in 2016, and then lost him in the third struggle for the unification of defense and title compared to Anthony Joshua in March 2018. Impressive victories over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang and Martin Bakole over the past two years in the last two years.

Fury and Joshua, both two -time world champions, had good victories over Vladimir Klitschko, and Fury also stopped the threatening wild Wilder in the fight for the title of world champion.

But Usyk’s flawless record, with a total number of 13 wins in the fight against the world title, as well as the Golden Olympic medal in 2012, is better arranged. Rodnica Usyk Vitali and Vladimir Klitschko, with their better reach and height, could make it arduous to make it arduous.

The strategy of JAB-I-Grab in Vladimir was sometimes partyed during his nine and a half years of reign and could have frustrated Usyk to the point of failure. Vitali and Wladimir ruled between them the division of heavyweight, holding all the lanes at the same time, since 2004, when Vitali became a champion after his defeat at Lewis in 2003, when Fury spread from Vladimir in 2015.

Wladimir made a stunning 18 defense titles in the second reign as Unified World Champion (2006-2015), with his best victories over David Haye, Alexander Povetkin and Jean Mormeck. Vitali (45-2, 41 KO) made two defense of the WBO belt, against 10 defense over two gentlemen as a WBC master, which were interrupted by an injury, with destructive victories over Samuel Peter, Danny Williams and Herba Hide.

Usyk breaks Dubois to become a heavyweight champion of unquestioning
In the camp from Oleksandr Usyk: Behind the scenes with the heavyweight champion
– Fight results: Usyk stops Dubois, regains the unquestioned championship

The numbers of Brothers Kliczko are greater than those that have so far been developed by UYK (23-0, 14 KO), which created five defense of the title heavyweight and six defense of the title cruiser. But Usyk has better names on his album and is a three -time undisputed world champion.

Usyk became the first unquestioned world champion in heavyweight since Lewis (41-2, 32 KO), who defeated such fighters as Holyfield Holyfield, Mike Tyson and Klitschko over the Three Regions, with 17 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw in world fights for the title of ponderous.

Like Vitali, Wladimir and Lewis, Usyk began his professional career at the back of the Golden Medal of the Olympic triumph, and when he closes at the end of his career, regardless of whether it is still against Parker this year or next year against the cart, his heritage looks the most from every ponderous weight.

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David Benavidez urged him to “stop making excuses” and fight to prove he is the best cruiserweight in the world

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David Benavidez urged to ‘stop making excuses’ and fight to prove he’s the world’s best cruiserweight

David Benavidez has been accused of making “excuses” to take a “different path,” seemingly distancing himself from the top 200-pound fight.

“The Mexican Monster” made his cruiserweight debut earlier this month, becoming a three-division world champion dethroning Gilberto Ramirez after the sixth round.

However, despite Ramirez winning the WBO and WBA titles, Benavidez expressed interest in returning to 175 pounds, where he still holds the WBC belt, and facing unified champion Dmitry Bivol.

It would be for the undisputed featherlight heavyweight crown, which Bivol won by majority decision in his February 2025 rematch with Artur Beterbiev.

Before he attempts to reclaim the WBC belt, however, Bivol must first defend two of his three major titles against mandatory challenger Michael Eifert on May 30.

After that, Benavidez will almost certainly target Bivol, even though cruiserweight rival Jai Opetaia accused him of taking a “smarter path.”

I’m talking to Ring Magazinethe former IBF champion assured that he would be ready to fight Benavidez, but only if the 29-year-old’s team was willing to show the same enthusiasm.

“This fight is effortless on our side. I was ready… All I hear is excuses. How bad you feel [Benavidez] do you want to fight?

“I heard he would choose a different path, and honestly, I think he would choose a wiser path.”

Although considered by many to be the No. 1 cruiserweight, Opetaia no longer has a world title to attract Benavidez. Instead, it means his potential fight with Benavidez would not be a three-belt unification fight.

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Snoop Dogg Stars in Boxing Drama ‘The Faith of Long Beach’

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According to. Snoop Dogg is set to star in an upcoming boxing drama titled Deadlinewho first informed about the casting. The Long Beach native will appear alongside Brandon Perea, known for his role as Jordan Peele in the film.

The project is more of a feature film than a series. Eric Amadio, who previously worked on the FX series, is writing and directing. Snoop’s exact role has not been revealed.

History

Per Deadline, it follows a tranquil street fighter raised in a Long Beach group home, torn between a troubled past and a future in professional boxing, trying to leave the backyard brawls behind and following his estranged father into the sport. Amadio described the film as both a coming-of-age boxing picture and a story about faith, presenting the theme as having faith in yourself when no one else has it, and having faith in people who refuse to give up on you.

Amadio addressed both casting choices for the lead role in comments reported by Deadline, saying that Perea gave him the nuanced, complicated fighter the role required and that Snoop portrayed an real character who has seen every version of the kid and still puts his trust in him.

Production details

The film will be produced by Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Pictures along with Everlast Pictures. In a statement, Snoop said his company is proud to be a part of the project, calling it a story built on heart, grit, struggle and redemption, tied to the spirit of Long Beach.

Deadline first reported on the project in March 2022, when rapper and actor Common joined the cast of the film alongside Perea. Filming will begin in Los Angeles this summer.

Snoop Dogg’s acting credits include , , and .

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Canelo Alvarez says players have to earn their chance

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Image: Canelo Alvarez Under Fire For “Earn It” Comments At 168

Canelo Alvarez still talks like a central figure in the super middleweight division, even though he no longer holds all the belts after his loss to Terence Crawford.

“They have to fight each other and then I will choose the winner.” Canelo said to Mr. Verzace. “At some point we all have to earn what we deserve, right? And they have to earn it.”

The comments were notable because Canelo is no longer a world champion at 168, and yet he still speaks from a position that allows him to avoid the same path he believes others should follow.


Since his loss to Crawford last September and absence following elbow surgery, the 168-pound belts have spread to a up-to-date group of champions that includes Christian Mbilli, Hamzah Sheeraz, Osleys Iglesias and Jaime Munguia.

Despite the loss, Canelo will still have an immediate shot at winning the world title against Mbilli on September 12 in Riyad.

This has sparked criticism from some fans who believe the former undisputed champion should now prove himself against threatening rivals before being given another shot at the title.

Fighters such as Lester Martinez, Diego Pacheco and Bektemir Melikuziev were mentioned by fans as opponents that Canelo would normally have to face if he was treated as a standard fighter rather than boxing’s biggest commercial star.

Canelo also rejected the idea of ​​closely studying up-to-date names entering the division.

“I never check it,” he said when asked about the current situation in the super middleweight division.

For many fans, this reaction only reinforced the feeling that Canelo still sees himself as a cut above the rest of the division, even though he no longer holds all the belts.

But the Mexican star remains the sport’s biggest financial draw, which allows him to move on differently than most fighters after defeat. While younger fighters continue to try to establish themselves, Canelo returns to another championship fight.

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