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President WBO Gustavo Olivieri presses Ali Act’s behavior
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9 months agoon
Via Lance Pugmire / Boxingscene.com
In a preventive strike addressed to anyone who plans to improve the Muhammad Ali Act, the president of the World Boxing Organization Olivieri separated the statement this week, supporting federal boxers protecting rights.
“It is legislation that remains the cornerstone in the protection of boxers against conflicts of interest, unfair contracts and unstable practices,” Olivieri eager. “It promotes ethical standards, independent rankings and securing the rights of fighters at a time when the renovated calls to weakening or repealing the act must be vigilant.
“WBO strongly supports the behavior and strengthening of this critical law for the integrity of sport and the protection of those who compete in it.”
Do not make a mistake that this attitude is directly reacted to the specific plans of the newly proposed TKO boxing promotion, which will sign warriors and stage fights in conventional weight classes, with the intention of granting their own belts, because TKO Head and the general director of UFC, Dana White, for years in its mixed martial arts organization.
Although the strength of the TKO Association with the Saudi Saudi Saudi Saudi Alabia boxing association is less sure than before this month after the decision to separate the promotion of the planned superfight from the four masters of four champions Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terenka Crawford, White met with the association Mazzulli. Granting belts.
“The problem is no belt.
“There is no independence. It is an absolute control of the entire structure. This is not good. There should be an equal balance. Therefore, in our republic there is a balance of power – executive, legislative and judicial power. The purpose of separating power is that no one will replace the others and there will be no power.
In the social media post from the Battle Sports lawyer, it is warned that promoters acting as managers and studied are “the main conflict of interests”, reminding that Ali Act protects them from “long -term contracts that you cannot escape” and “hidden financial agreements that rob your just cuts.”
Olivieri said he was “absolutely concerned” that the TKO model would begin to water the Ali Act.
And while the White and former chairman of the UFC, Lorenzo Fertitta, adopted the principle of “running for regulation”, while obtaining the approval of MMA from state committees throughout the country in the years of formative organizations, close to White’s friendship with President Donald Trump probably authorizes him to implement any adaptations that he may have been working since 2000.
White and UFC spokeswoman did not immediately answer questions about the position of TKO about the Ali Act.
“The act serves the purpose. That is why it was adopted – to protect warriors,” said Olivieri. “At the negotiating table, the fighters are in an undesirable situation. They do not have a lever in most situations. Act – although it is not perfect – if it is properly and consistently enforced, the fighters have some protection. You prefer to have operation on site and you do not need it than not need and need it.”
After the takeover of Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel in December, Olivieri will cope with the situation with warriors as part of the creation of his novel program “WBO Conding Back”, which begins an educational conference in June.
“Ali’s Act is part of this. This is crucial and should be defended and supported. Fighters should know their rights, from a rating perspective, in the scope of financial disclosures and all other provisions that lend a hand them to avoid using contracts – all pockets that include the act,” said Olivieri.
“We will also deal with financial knowledge, legal advice, investments, acquisition of the first number of people, knowledge of minimum contractual guidelines-critical financial information, about which the fighter should be aware of. Thanks to our novel WBO program at least will provide warriors with some tips through seminars, publications, educational social media, films and tutiorski.”
WBO also has a selfish interest in this position-until it still exists as one of the four main organizations of separate ratings authorized to grant lanes and charging fees for sanctions.
“There should be an independent assessment system,” said Olivieri. “The current structure is not perfect, but it is proper, and if consistently enforced, we should not have a problem. The assessment structure is not perfect, sanctioning bodies are not perfect, but if we act with transparency and honesty, we should not have a problem.”
Olivieri said that there may be a way to solve it all through restructured Ali laws, if the changes improve the position of fighters.
“I have no objection to sitting and reviewing the rules that can be improved from the perspective of fighters,” said Olivieri. “I know we’re here for fighters.”
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Jarrell Miller boldly predicts the Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora fight
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2 days agoon
March 5, 2026
Jarrell Miller shared his thoughts on the course of the blockbuster fight between Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora.
Wilder will face Chisora on April 4 at the O2 Arena and Miller has revealed who he thinks has the advantage.
April 4 marks the 50th fight of the careers of “The Bronze Bomber” and “Del Boy,” and the loser will likely retire.
Miller spoke to Up-to-date Betting Offers and honestly admitted that the threat from Wilder has diminished in recent years.
“Deontay’s skills deteriorated when he changed coaches.
“I feel like if Wilder stuck to his name, being a wild man and fighting wild and doing wild shit, he would still be a guy who is threatening.
“But when you try to tame the beast and become a boxer, he’s not a boxer. He’s never been through boxing the conventional way, and now you’re trying to change his style. It’s not working for him.
“Style makes fights, and Chisora has a style that definitely hurts him.”
Before his trilogy with Tyson Fury, “The Bronze Bomber” had a staggering record of 40 wins, 39 of which came by stoppage.
However, he has emerged as a different fighter in recent years, looking timid in back-to-back losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang on Riyadh Season shows.
He last appeared on the field in June 2025, when he stopped Tyrrell Herndon in the seventh round.

Miller continued and talked about the skills Chisora possesses that could lead him to a huge victory in what he promises will be the last fight of his career.
“Chisora is one of those guys who is so sturdy.
“He is very powerful mentally. He has a physically fit engine.
“He may look tired, but he can still fight. Deontay I can’t fight tired, not like this Chisora yes.

“So I think Chisora is in it. The best man wins, but I think Chisora will get him.”
Chisora is on a three-fight winning streak following his loss to Tyson Fury in 2022.
He went the distance in all three contests, scoring unanimous victories over Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin in the final stoppage.
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On Sunday, Jai Opetaia will make his Zuffa Boxing debut in a fight against Brandon Glanton.
Opetaia enters the fight against Glanton undefeated.
Since turning professional in 2015, the Australian has dominated with 23 stoppage victories.
His last three fights have been in his native Australia, all three of them competitions ending before the start of the ninth round.
The Australian defeated former unified cruiserweight world champion Mairis Briedis in 2022.
Opetaia really made his mark on the world stage with a series of victories on the season’s card in Riyad, including victories over Ellis Zorro, Briedis in the return and Jack Massey, whose team were forced to throw in the towel.
His name has also made headlines after recently signing with Dana White’s Zuffa Boxing after years of working with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing.
Opetaia currently holds the IBF and Ring Magazine world cruiserweight titles.

Despite holding the IBF belt, he will not be on the line with Glanton as the pair will instead fight for the Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight crown.
Glanton comes into the competition off the back of a massive win over Marcus Browne last year in Lagos, Nigeria.
Before Browne’s victory, Glanton was outpointed by Chris Billam-Smith on the undercard of the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn match at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Opetaia vs Glanton – date, place, start time and ring walks
- The pair will fight on Sunday, March 8 at the Meta APEX Arena in Las Vegas.
- Undercard fights start at 18:00 local time (Polish time) / 21:00 ET / 12:00 AEST / 2:00 GMT.
- The main event ring walks are expected to take place at 21:00 local time (PT), 12:00 ET, 05:00 GMT and 15:00 AEST.
Opetaia vs. Glanton – how to watch
- Zuffa Boxing 04 will air on Paramount plus.
- Paramount+ subscription can be purchased from just £4.99 per month.
- You can also pre-pay for an annual subscription from £43.99 per year.
Opetaia vs. Glanton – last three fights
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- Jai Opetaia bt Huseyin Cinkara – KO in the 8th round
- Jai Opetaia bt Claudio Squeo – KO in the 5th round
- Jai Opetaia bt David Nyika – KO in the 4th round

Glanton
- Brandon Glanton bt Marcus Browne – 6th round RTD
- Brandon Glanton lt Chris Billam-Smith – Unanimous decision
- Brandon Glanton bt Aleksei Egorov – KO in the 11th round
What the future holds @JaiOpetaia1?
“Undisputed.”
The inaugural Zuffa Boxing World Cruiserweight Boxing Championships are this Sunday! Watch LIVE MARCH 8 @ParamountPlus! #ZuffaBoxing04 pic.twitter.com/NurGYsEV4N
— Zuffa_Boxing (@Zuffa_Boxing) March 2, 2026
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Emanuel Navarrete vs Eduardo Nunez – results and post-fight report
Published
6 days agoon
March 1, 2026
Emanuel Navarrete became the unified super featherweight champion, adding the IBF title to his WBO belt by defeating Eduardo “Sugar” Nunez in the penultimate round on Saturday at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona.
The heavy-hitting Navarrete (40-2-1, 33 KO) was previously the WBO champion in three different weight classes, but he failed to claim the WBO lightweight title and belt in a fourth different weight class after losing a split decision to Denys Berinchyk. Nunez (29-2, 27 KO) had to go out of shape in the seventh round before claiming a wide points victory in his first defense against Christopher Diaz.
Nunez started by using his boxing skills rather than his trade, and used the move to cause his compatriot to miss in the first round.
Navarrete quickly adjusted, closing the gap with a powerful punch to end the streak of a wobbly Nunez delayed in the round.
Most expected “Sugar” to shoot, but he preferred boxing and worked his jab in the fourth round.
The 28-year-old then decided to change it in the fifth set and fought with fire, and in the sixth, Navarrete landed some great body shots and a powerful right hand.
Nunez gradually got into an argument, but had to take bulky fire from his opponent and bravely performed well in the eighth quarter, reducing the advantage and moving to the body.
“Vaquero” followed with a great left hand in the ninth and a powerful right followed by an uppercut that left Nunez at sea, eyes closed due to injuries.

The Sinaloa resident was re-attached to the left hook as the writing appeared on the wall.
Nunez now wilted under the pressure, and after a punishing 10th place his promoter Eddie Hearn he pleaded for the fight to be stopped and a ringside doctor was called to check his eye.
He recommended that the competition be stopped and the fight ended, crowning Navarrete the unified champion.
Vargas stops Quintana
On the card, Emiliano Vargas defended his WBO Latino and NABF super lightweight titles, forcing Argentine Agustin Ezequiel Quintana to retire after nine rounds of the fight.
Quintana (22-3-1, 13 KO) gave Vargas (17-0, 14 KO) all he could handle, but was cut down in both eyes, with referee Raul Caiz Jr waving his hand against the fight, much to the Argentine’s protests.
Smalls defeated by Ramos
Tahmir Smalls suffered his first defeat as a professional, losing a split decision to Abel Ramos in their welterweight meeting.
Ramos (29-7-3, 22 KO) earned a deserved victory by scores of 98-92 and 97-93, while the third judge awarded Smalls (16-1, 11 KO) a barely deserved nod 96-94.
Undercard remaining
WBC Continental Americas super bantamweight champion Arturo Cardenas (17-0-2, 9 KO) defended his title, but after ten rounds he drew with Jordan Martinez, who also remained undefeated.
Martinez (16-0-1, 15 KO) received a verdict of 98-92, Cardenas had one score of 96-94 and the third judge ruled it a draw 95-95.

The only fighter to go eight rounds won the super lightweight division, where Trini Ochoa (21-1, 9 KO) was upset by Oscar Alvarez Guerrero.
Guerrero (15-2, 12 KO) secured a comfortable winner with two scores of 78-74 and the third 79-73.
In six-round fights, Hector Beltran (7-0, 5 KO) fought all six sessions against Cesar Diaz (10-2, 5 KO) at super welterweight, and in the bantamweight division, Phillip Vela (5-0, 2 KO) did the same against Brayan Ramos Armenta (8-8-1, 2 KO).
Rahman Muhammad (2-0, 2 KO) defeated Mitchell McFadden (1-1, 1 KO) in the second round in a four-round welterweight fight.
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