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Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson agree to 144 fight
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J. HumzaRyan Garcia, Shakur Stevenson, and Shakur Stevenson exchanged views on Instagram Live. The live discussion mostly revolved around Keyshawn and Shakur pushing Ryan for a fight, sounding like they needed a handout from the popular superstar.
Eventually Ryan relented and said he would fight Shakur at 144, but it was obvious he wasn’t sedate. He probably just wanted him to stop asking.
If Ryan had all his options, Keyshawn and Shakur would be last on his list because their fights would be unsellable.
Garcia (24-1, 20 KOs), suspended until April 2025, has tentatively agreed to fight Stevenson at 144 pounds once he is cleared to fight. Keyshawn also wants to move up from 135 to fight Ryan at 144.
It’s no wonder Stevenson (22-0, 10 KOs) and Keyshawn are desperate to fight Ryan Garcia, as neither has ever fought on a pay-per-view and it’s unlikely they ever will without the blessing of either he or Gervonta Davis.
Ryan would be a magical payday for both of these lightweights. He would be doing Keyshawn and Shakur a huge favor by agreeing to fight them, because it’s likely neither of them will ever reach PPV stardom. It takes a special talent to be on PPV, which Shakur and Keyshawn don’t have.
When he returns to the ring in the first quarter of 2025, Ryan will have many options available to him, but he must choose wisely. The obvious options for Ryan are these two:
- Gervonta Davis
- Devin Haney
If Haney loses to someone before Ryan’s ban ends, he’ll likely be removed from the roster for his next fight. So Haney needs to play it unthreatening if he takes a fight that will keep him busy while he waits for Ryan’s ban to end in April.
Keyshawn tried to convince WBO welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez to fight him, but he was unsuccessful. The way Keyshawn pressured Teofimo is similar to the way David Benavidez pressured Canelo Alvarez. At some point, it becomes obsessive and pathetic.
Shakur Stevenson: “Are you going to fight me?” Shakur said Instagram.
Ryan Garcia: “I’m gonna drop you.”
Shakur: “Fight me at 140 pounds.”
Ryan: “I’ll fight you at 144. I’ll do it.”
Shakur: “144?”
Keyshawn Davis: “I’ll fight you at 144 pounds.”
Shakur: “I agree.”
Ryan: “I’m banned from boxing.”
Shakur: “Why did they ban you? You cheated, bro.”
Ryan Garcia: “You know I didn’t cheat. Honestly, I think you’re frigid.”
Shakur: “I think you’re frigid too, man. But I still have to kick your ass, boy.”
Ryan: “You can try though.”
Shakur: “I’m going to blow you away. I’m going to touch your body, and you don’t like body shots.”
Ryan: “I’ll box with you.”
Shakur: “You know you’re going to fight a ghost.”
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Knucklemania in: Rothwell wins, dawiejko ko’d, mcgregor to fight
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January 26, 2025Happiness moments ruled in the evening during the biggest event in the history of Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC), Knucklemania V, Saturday evening in the sold out Wells Fargo Center in FiladelfiAND.
Knucklemania V meant the BKFC debut in its beloved hometown of Philadelphia. This fact was certainly not lost to 17,762 fans who paid for participating in the Saturday presentation event, establishing a contemporary sports record for the “city of brotherly love”. The historical event was broadcast live around the world for millions of fans in Dazna.
The main event of Knucklemania V took place one of the hottest matches in the history of BKFC – Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens and Eddie “The Underground King” Alvarez – with Stephens, who won home through technical knockout. Alvarez’s corner called a stop to fight at the end of the third round.
Stephens, who comes from San Diego in California, now has 3-0 in BKFC. Former UFC Master Alvarez, commonly considered one of the most beloved fighters in the history of Philadelphjoeia, is now 1-2 under the BKFC banner.
“Everyone was against me, but I came here to run it (curse)-let’s do it,” 34-fold UFC veteran Stephens said in a full interview with Wells Fargo Center. “You can’t stop me. This is immunity. My whole life is devoted to this. “
The World of Sports exploded when BKFC Conor McGregor’s partner entered the square circle after Stephens’s victory, that the founder of BKFC and President David Feldman with passion to finalize the highly expected debut BKFC McGregor against the unbeatable Stephens.
“Let’s set the date. Who will stop me? Nobody – McGregor shouted with Stephens. “David, let’s make a date!”
In the Knocklemania event against Ming, the largest heavyweight competition in BKFC history, Ben Rothwell’s Sports legend needed only 36 seconds to the world champion in ponderous weight Detrone BKFC Micka Terrill with a stunning, unambiguous knockout.
The attraction of the heavyweight of Kenosh, Wi is now 4-0 under the BKFC banner, and all his victories are approaching knockout in three rounds or less. Terrill, which represents North Shields in England, now has 10-2 in his bare line in his career.
“I am now full of so many feelings that it is arduous to say, but I know that this crowd is the most crazy, most amazing crowd I’ve ever fought. I have been doing it for 25 years and I tell you that your energy was in my right hand and you helped me win this title, “said 17-time UFC Rothwell veteran, said Jam Packed Wells Fargo Center. “It’s amazing to be your BKFC master.”
In KnuckleMania V, there is a fight with two former pretenders for the title of flies in the flying weight BKFC, Brisbane, “Rowdy” Bec Rawlings, defeated Taylor “Kill Bee” Starling in a arduous, five -time decision. Rawlings shot a lonely to knock down the fight in the opening round, paving the way to a unanimous victory in the decision. Two judges won the 50-44 competition, and one had a 49-45 fight, all in favor of Rawlings. Rawlings, which debuted at BKFC at the inaugural event of the organization in 2018, is now 4-3 as part of the BKFC banner. Starling, which represents Rock Hill, SC now has 4-4 in its BKFC career.
“I fought around the world at the largest stages, and this definitely overcomes each of them. This (curse) is amazing, “said Rawlings in the sold out Wells Fargo Center, adding:” It’s amazing, thank you! “
Saturday’s historical event was led by the personality of the sports and entertainment industry, Mario Lopez. The current celebrities are Philadelphia Eagles Legends Seth Joyner and Brian Westbrook, Media Social Megastar/BKFC Fighter Bryce Hall, Sensation Media Ed Bassmaster and many others, as well as the world champions BKFC Christine “Misfit” Ferea, Great Britain, David “Redneck” Redneck “Redneck” “Mundell and Mike” The Marine “Richman.
Washington Township, ponderous scales with NJ Patrick “The Brick” Brady crashed the way to 2-0 under the BKFC banner with a second victory in a uncomplicated space above the “shark attack” of Calmus. Brady needed only 53 seconds to get a eternal technical victory. Gloucester, has Product Calmus, who traveled on four streek fights, heading to Fight Night, now has 5-3 in BKFC.
The southern welterweight John “Johnny Garb” Garbarino electrified the sold-out Wells Fargo Center with a knockout in the first round over the Apostle Spencer in his debut BKFC-and a successful proposal of marriage in the middle of the ring after his interview for BKFC with BKFC Host Host Cyrus fee. Nokaut came with just one second in the opening frame. Spencer, Belen, Nm, now has 0-2 in its BKFC career.
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Roanoke, Caine “Kaine 9” Tomlinson Jr., needed only 37 seconds to knock out the pat “Irish” by Sullivan in his combination in welterweight. Tomlinson Jr., son of a veterinarian BKFC Kaine Tomlinson SR., is now 2-1 under the BKFC banner. Sullivan, who represents South Philadelphia, is now 0-1 in BKFC.
Jeffersonville, in heavyweight Steve “Panda” Banks, survived the knocking in the first round to stop the former pretender title World Boxing Association, Joey “The Tank” in the battle in the battle in ponderous weight. The technical knockout finish took place from just six seconds in the third round. Banks has increased its BKFC record to 3-2 thanks to winning. Dziejko, who comes from Philadelphia, debuted in BKFC.
Omaha, Brandon “BeastMode” Ne, Meyer broke the way to 3-2 under the BKFC banner with a staggering, unambiguous knockout over the family warrior “King” Zedekiah Montanez. The fight was stopped 39 seconds to the second round of a delicate duel.
Pottstown, Pa Bantamweight Travis “The Animal” Thompson defeated the first round to win his sixth victory of BKFC thanks to the second round of knockout knockout at the expense of Zacha “Lil Mac” Pannell. The arrest took place 41 seconds to the second verse. Thompson, which debuted in BKFC at the debut promotional event in 2018, now has 6-6 in his BKFC career. Pannell, Lancaster product, Pennsylvania, now has 1-3.
Freehold Township, Phil “Hitman” Nj Caracappa won in his debut BKFC after Noah “Cannon” Norman was disqualified in the fourth round of their Bantameight duel. The fight was called to stop 40 seconds to the fourth frame due to the recurring slow Norman strikes, who had previously subtracted a few points in the third round due to slow strokes and shreds. Norman, which comes from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, is now 0-1 under the BKFC banner.
Philadelphia the average weight of Cody Russell looked sensational in its debut BKFC, falling Logan “Mayhem” five times before their fight was stopped in the third round. The knockout time was 49 seconds to the third verse. Tucker, who represents Birmingham, Al now has 0-1.
In the first sanctioned struggle for a naked fight in the history of Philadelphia, Itso Babulaid won his debut BKFC, sending Bryan “Iceman” McDowella five times five times on the way to a unanimous winning decision. Babulaid also went down in history as the first warrior from the country of Georgia, who competed in BKFC. Two judges fired 48-42, and one had 47-43, all in favor of Babulaid, who twice rose from the canvas in the full average duel. McDowell, who comes from Maysville, Ky, now has 1-1 in his BKFC career.
Knockout of the night: Brandon Meyer, Ben Rothwell and Kaine Tomlinson Jr.,
Fight of the Night: Ito Babulaida vs. Bryan McDowell
Here are some of the most vital events from the Post-Knuckleclecie press conference from the founder of BKFC and President David Feldman.
“It doesn’t happen. I am the face of this company and I work since (curses), but I have the best team in the world. They live and die for me, and I really take off my hat for them. I love them and I appreciate them very much (curse), man, because we came tonight! “
“Every warrior on this card receives a bonus today. The whole card receives a bonus. He has never done it in combat sport before, but everyone on the card receives a bonus. “
“I don’t have much to say; It was a really unbelievable night. I looked around a crowd a hundred times, man. I told my wife that I told my son that there was no empty place at home. It’s unbelievable. I am (curse) cheerful! “
In the near future BKFC: “We are definitely going to Australia, but the things that will soon come for us are that we return to Spain, we go to Dubai, 5-6 April, and we, going to Italy, on April 26, among the rest of the fighting, which They take place in the United States, so it will be a busy year for us. “
On Conor McGregor he probably entered the BKFC square circle: “I left the arena, and Conor tapped my shoulder and told me to make sure that I would tell everyone that he was fighting Jeremy Stephens for BKFC. I don’t know if this is happening, but he told me.
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World Boxing is adding eight more federations to strengthen its Olympic offering
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January 25, 2025World Boxing has approved applications from eight more national federations to accept membership in 68 countries.
The up-to-date entries, which have been approved by the World Boxing Board, come from the National Boxing Federations of France, Croatia, Poland, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Turkmenistan and Samoa, which are represented by Independent Boxing Samoa.
All eight up-to-date national federations have undergone a tough application process to join World Boxing. They are deemed to be in good standing and, through their statute and operational processes, able to demonstrate:
• A clear and open election process for appointments to management positions
• The existence and operation of WADA-recognized anti-doping policies and processes
• Evidence of a structured dispute resolution and appeals process that is either fully independent or subject to external input
• Formal recognition by the National Olympic Committee (NOC) or the Ministry of Sports
• Stalwart national and international boxing sports program
World Boxing president Boris van der Vorst said: “The addition of eight more national federations to our ever-growing membership is another significant step for World Boxing and further evidence of broad support across the sport for our work to ensure boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement.
“It is clear that boxing will only be on the LA2028 program if national federations support World Boxing and I invite all boxing leaders who care about the future of the sport, and their boxers, to apply for membership of our organization as we continue to grow and We are growing stronger.”
The full list of the 68 national federations that are members of World Boxing can be seen here: https://worldboxing.org/membership
World Boxing was founded in April 2023 and is committed to ensuring that boxing remains at the heart of the Olympic movement.
The first formal meeting with the IOC took place on May 7, 2024, signaling the start of cooperation to establish a path for boxing to remain in the Olympics.
On September 26, 2024, World Boxing announced that it had established an Olympic Commission, chaired by the President of the Kazakhstan National Olympic Committee, Gennady Golovkin, to support and assist in the process of developing a path to ensure the return of boxing to the Games.
Boxing
DAZN injected cash amid losses and ties to Saudi Arabia
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3 days agoon
January 24, 2025DAZN owner Sir Leonard Blavatnik has injected $827 million in cash into DAZN following losses the company has incurred over two financial years.
Following the merger with Matchoom Boxing and Golden Boy Promotions, Blavatnik continues to provide a boxing-related service.
According to the Financial Times, Blavatnik “wants the London-based company to become the ‘Spotify of sports’ and is open to further partnerships with Saudi Arabia.” Since launching in the United States six years ago, Blavatnik has invested nearly $7 billion in the streaming service. However, the company has yet to turn a profit as boxing fans continue to be discouraged by endless pay-per-view viewing and additional fees.
When DAZN first targeted the boxing audience, it promised to destroy PPVs, but soon after entered the market regularly. The Financial Times.which says it has seen the reports, says this pullback contributed to a half-billion augment in turnover in 2022-23 despite losses increasing from $1.2 billion to $1.4 billion.
However, the FT found that “most of the top ten markets in which DAZN operated were currently profitable.”
DAZN executives announce that after concluding several expansion agreements, revenues will augment to $6 billion by 2025.
CEO Shay Segev says: “We see a clear path to create tremendous shareholder value. We will be the global home of sports. If you are a sports fan anywhere in the world, you will definitely be familiar with DAZN.”
With 20 million subscribers, DAZN is far from competing with Netflix, which has over 250 million. However, he has recently become a major player in boxing with the addition of Turki Alalshikh. Reports suggested that Alalshikh is interested in purchasing a stake in DAZN as he has already acquired Ring Magazine.
Converting some of its supposed 300 million monthly users into paying subscribers would be the first step toward covering nearly $10 billion in future rights obligations.
Looking at social media, especially in the boxing circles where WBN operates, it is obvious that DAZN has a long way to go in terms of its reputation among fans.
The broadcast and broadcast quality has often been questioned, and the PPV situation continues to irritate the community.
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