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Jadier Herrera and Padley in the face of Shakur Stevenson’s face

Published

2 years ago

February 19, 2025

Image: Jadier Herrera and Padley in the Running to Face Shakur Stevenson

Cuban Herrera Core This is a up-to-date option as a replacement opponent of WBC Lightweight Champion Shakur Stevenson to fight Saturday, February 22, in Riyadh. Stevenson’s management needs a substitute after his original opponent, Floyd Schofield, withdrew with the disease. 22 -year -old Jadier Herrera has a talent to defeat Shakur and leaving him in the ground. I would be shocked if Stevenson’s promoter Eddie Hearn used Herrera as a deputy.

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Perspectives

Ariel Helwani reports The fact that Jadier Herrera and Josh Padley are two options that are taken into account in the fight of Shakura in Shakura’s fight in the Shakura fight regarding Art Beterbavieda vs. Dmitry Bivol 2 Carter at Kingdom Arena. Padley (15-0, 4 KO) is not as talented as Southpaw Herrera, but he is a British and won with Marek Chamberlain.

Herrera is a better warrior than Schofield and is much more perilous because of his power, technical skills and Southpaw attitude. If Shakura, Eddie Hearn, does not bother him that he was potentially knocked out by Jadier Herrera, this is a great replacement option and a immense update of Floyd Schofield. The Cuban has insidious power in his left hand. The way he releases him reminds me of the super medium weight of Osley Iglesias. If Herrera hits Shakur with the left one, they collect him from the canvas with a spatula.

Shakur will have a built -in excuse if he loses with Jadier Herrera. He may blame it for the fight against three days and not preparing for southern power with power.

Hearn has 2020 Olympic gold medalist Andy Cruz, which he could also operate as a replacement. Cruz is as talented as Shakur, but it has more power and more witty style. This is another one would have a great chance to beat Shakur. It boils down to whether Hearn believes in Shakur enough to let him fight Jadier or Andy Cruz, because they would both have a chance to defeat him.

“I understand that he wants to keep Shakur on the card, but I don’t know anyone who can come in three days and be in shape,” said Adeladipo on Ariel Helwani YouTube Channel, talking about Shakur Stevenson, who needs a deputy opponent after the withdrawal of Floyd Schofield.

“Three days, so that everyone can fight Shakur Stevenson, who is in shape, will be a crazy mismatch. I love Josh Padley. I hope he will get the opportunity. He came in and upset Marek Chamberlain on [September 21st] Wembley [Stadium] card. But what is the weight now?

“Josh Padley is lithe. These guys usually go at 170 and immersed themselves to this weight. I don’t know where he is now. I am surprised, he [Joe Cordina] The phone was not received here. I don’t know if he would fight. “

Last updated on February 19, 20125

Boxing

David Picasso vs Carl Martin Scorecard: A Detailed Analysis of Their Performance

Published

3 hours ago

October 31, 2026

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"David Picasso vs Carl Martin Scorecard: A Detailed Analysis of Their Performance"

World Boxing News provides a scorecard as David Picasso faces unbeaten Carl Jammes Martin in a ten-round featherweight contest for the WBC Silver title on the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli undercard.

Picasso enters the fight with a 33-1-1 record and the opportunity to get another important victory under his belt against an opponent who has never tasted defeat.

Martin brings a perfect 28-0 record into the contest, with the Filipino looking to make his mark against a well-established Mexican rival.

The fight takes place as part of the Mexico vs. The World event.

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

Picasso vs Martin Scorecard

David Picasso vs Carl Jammes Martin

(Scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)

WBC Silver Featherweight Title

10×3

Round	Picasso	Martin
Round 1	10	9
Round 2	9	10
Round 3	10	9
Round 4	10	9
Round 5	9	10
Round 6	9	10
Round 7	10	8
Round 8	10	9
Round 9	9	10
Round 10	9	10
WBN Totals:	—	—

Official Result: Martin SD – 96-93, 95-94, 94-95

Preview

Picasso has already experienced defeat during his professional career, but he returns with another opportunity to strengthen his position in the featherweight division.

The Mexican’s 33 victories make him the more experienced fighter on paper, although Martin arrives with an unbeaten record that cannot be overlooked.

The Filipino has won all 28 of his professional contests and now gets the chance to prove himself against an opponent with a considerable reputation.

Picasso will want to avoid another setback, while ‘Wonder Boy’ knows that a victory over the Mexican could put him in a stronger position for future world title opportunities.

The contest is available live on DAZN as part of the Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli event.

The Picasso vs Martin contest unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.

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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.

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Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli Live Results: Updates and Highlights

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9 hours ago

October 31, 2026

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Canelo Alvarez vs Christian Mbilli Live Results: Updates and Highlights

LIVE COVERAGE

World Boxing News provides live results as Canelo Alvarez faces Christian Mbilli for the WBC super middleweight title.

The Mexican superstar returns to action, looking to bounce back from defeat to Terence Crawford and reclaim his place at the top of the super middleweight division.

Mbilli enters the contest unbeaten in 30 professional fights, with 29 victories and one draw. The French-based Cameroonian has waited years for his opportunity to face one of boxing’s biggest names and now gets his chance on the Canelo undercard.

Canelo brings a record of 63 wins, three defeats and two draws into the contest, with the former undisputed champion aiming to prove he still has plenty left to offer.

The event, billed as Mexico vs. The World, features nine bouts and will be broadcast on DAZN PPV.

World Boxing News will provide results throughout the event, alongside dedicated live scorecards for five selected contests.

Canelo vs Mbilli Live Results

All times are local (AST). Latest results first.

21:34 AST

Reito Tsutsumi TKO2 Raymundo Rojas Garcia

Reito Tsutsumi dominated the opening round against Raymundo Rojas Garcia before scoring a knockdown in the second.

Tsutsumi continued to press his advantage until the referee stepped in to stop the contest, handing him a second-round TKO victory.

The Japanese rising star goes 6-0 and is yet to put a foot wrong.

20:44

Carl Jammes Martin SD10 David Picasso

Carl James Martin claimed a split decision victory over David Picasso in their ten-round WBC Silver featherweight title contest.

The judges scored the fight 96-93 and 95-94 for Martin, with the third card reading 95-94 for Picasso.

World Boxing News scored the contest 95-94 in favor of Picasso, who lost despite winning six rounds on the WBN card.

19:34 AST

Sultan Almohammed UD6 Erick Jahir Urvina Villegas

Sultan Almohammed claimed a dominant unanimous decision victory over Erick Jahir Urvina Villegas in their six-round super featherweight contest.

Almohammed piled on the pressure late in the fight but couldn’t force the stoppage, taking the win with scores of 60-54 and 59-55 twice.

18:44 AST

Bek Nurmaganbet KO1 Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez

Bek Nurmaganbet delivered a devastating KO of Marcos Vazquez Rodriguez, leaving his opponent flat on the canvas in the final seconds of the opening round.

The unbeaten Kazakh had already dropped Vazquez with a minute remaining before closing the show to improve to 18-0 with 16 KOs. He ended the super middleweight contest at 2:57 of round one.

18:15 AST

Emiliano Rojo TKO4 Flavius Biea

Emiliano Rojo improved to 22-0 with a fourth-round stoppage of Flavius Biea in their middleweight contest.

The unbeaten Mexican applied constant pressure and landed some classy body shots to force the finish.

17:46 AST

Brayan Leon UD8 Hector Aguirre

Brian Leon and Hector Aguirre went at it for the full eight rounds as the two super middleweights kicked off the Canelo vs. Mbilli prelims.

In the end, Leon claimed a unanimous decision victory, with the judges scoring the contest 77-75, 78-74 and 78-74 in his favor.

Leon moves to 13-0 as Aguirre drops to 7-1.

Remaining Bouts

Christian Mbilli vs. Canelo Alvarez — 12 rounds, WBC world super middleweight title

Jaime Munguia vs. Nikita Zon — 12 rounds, WBA world super middleweight title

Rafael Espinoza vs. Ricardo Blandon — 12 rounds, WBO world featherweight title

DAZN Boxing promotional poster showing the estimated Canelo Alvarez vs. Christian Mbilli ring walk at 4:30 PM ET and 1:30 PM PT on October 31, 2026, in Saudi Arabia

Canelo vs Mbilli Preview

Canelo has been here many times before, but this latest assignment comes with a different kind of pressure.

The Mexican has dominated the super middleweight division for years, collecting world titles and facing some of the biggest names in boxing. However, his most recent defeat means another loss would leave serious questions about how much longer he can compete at the highest level.

Mbilli has everything to gain. The unbeaten contender has built his reputation on aggression, power and a willingness to trade punches. He now faces a former pound-for-pound king who has spent years dealing with opponents determined to take his place.

The supporting card also features former world champion Jaime Munguia against unbeaten Nikita Zon, while Rafael Espinoza defends his WBO featherweight championship against Ricardo Blandon.

David Picasso meets unbeaten Carl Jammes Martin for the WBC Silver featherweight title, with Reito Tsutsumi, Bek Nurmaganbet and several other unbeaten prospects also appearing on the card.

For Canelo, victory keeps his championship ambitions alive. For Mbilli, beating the Mexican superstar would be the biggest result of his career.

Follow WBN’s live boxing coverage throughout the night.

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Can Christian Mbilli Shock the Boxing World and Force Canelo into Retirement?

Published

9 hours ago

October 31, 2026

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"Can Christian Mbilli Shock the Boxing World and Force Canelo into Retirement?"

The former two-time undisputed super-middleweight world champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs) is a legend and a future Hall of Famer, but on Saturday night, October 31st, will the WBC champion Christian Mbilli send Canelo into retirement?

This world title bout is an intriguing matchup because it features Canelo’s skill set versus Mbilli’s work rate. The action is set to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, airing live on DAZN PPV.

Back in June 2025, Christian Mbilli stopped Maciej Sulecki in the first round and won the WBC title. Three months later, Mbilli was involved in a hard-fought battle as his bout against Lester Martinez resulted in a split draw.

Going into this fight, the defending champion Christian Mbilli is the underdog. Despite the odds being against him, Mbilli has the opportunity to defeat the great Canelo Alvarez and send him into retirement.

Losing a fight is rare, but it’s not new to Canelo. What would be new is for him to lose this upcoming bout because it will mark the first time Canelo ever suffered back-to-back losses.

Suffering consecutive defeats could push Alvarez towards retirement. It’s a bold statement, and due to the statement, one would ask: what is Christian Mbilli’s path to victory?

Christian Mbilli (29-0-1, 24 KOs) is a determined, physical, and hungry world champion. He’s facing a tall task, but his path to victory is his aggression and his punch volume.

The 31-year-old Mbilli has incredible endurance, which allows him to constantly press forward and attack the body and head of his opponent. Alvarez has experienced stamina issues in the past, so outworking and outlasting Alvarez is Mbilli’s clear path to victory.

On the flip side, if the 36-year-old Canelo Alvarez has anything left in the tank, then this bout could be tailor-made for him due to the fact that Mbilli will be standing right in front of him.
In the past, Alvarez has done really well against opponents who lack movement and footwork. With Mbilli posting up in a neutral position and constantly in attack mode, Canelo will have many counterpunching opportunities.

Canelo will have his chances in regards to landing the left hook, the uppercut, and shots to the body. Speaking of body punches, those types of shots are a big part of Mbilli’s arsenal, and it will be interesting to see if he can consistently land shots to Canelo’s body.

Styles make fights, and that’s why the Canelo vs Mbilli fight will be an action-packed event. However, the question is, on Halloween night, will Canelo be sent into retirement, or will he take a step towards one last run at becoming undisputed once again?