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Shavkatzhon Rakhimov fights against Joe Cordina

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Barrett bounced back from defeat to Rakhimov by beating Sanchez Photo Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Joe Cordina won the IBF super featherweight world title this evening in Cardiff with a split decision victory over Shavkatzhon Rakhmiov.  Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Joe Cordina won the IBF super featherweight world title this evening in Cardiff with a split decision victory over Shavkatzhon Rakhmiov. Photo credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing

Joe Cordina became a two-time IBF super featherweight world champion after winning a split decision over Shavkatzhon Rakhimov in a thrilling fight at the Cardiff International Arena.

Cordina (16-0, 9 KO) won the IBF belt in 2022 after a stunning knockout of Kenichi Ogawa, but was stripped of it by an injury in training ahead of her scheduled defense against Rakhimov (17-1-1, 14 KO). last November, the 28-year-old could fight for the vacant title and stopped Zelfa Barrett in the ninth round in Dubai.

Great boxing won the home favorite in the first round, and the Welshman was elated to exchange with the champion, and a brief, acute left hand to the chin knocked out Rakhimov in the second round.

The pair went side-by-side when play resumed after the guy had beaten the count, and it was absorbing, with both taking turns dishing out penalties at close quarters.

Cordina injured Rakhimov’s right hand in round five, but quickly rallied to return the favor delayed in the frame. The champion had a cut in his eye that was rapidly getting worse, so he began to apply pressure in the sixth round. only for Cordina she repeatedly found malicious counterattacks.

The “Welsh Wizard” sensed that the end was near and attacked the Tajik in the seventh throw, but Rakhimov remained perilous and managed despite the 31-year-old’s exact fire.

A attractive shot straight from Cordina was the highlight of the ninth round, but Rakhimov kept his work rate high and constant, giving his all. The crowd was on their feet during the championship rounds and these two put it all on the line as the fight went down on the scorecards.

The score of 116-111 for Rakhimov was overturned by verdicts of 115-112 and 114-113, which crowned Cordina the fresh champion.

Ryan is the world champion

Sandy Ryan (6-1, 2 KO) won the vacant WBO welterweight title in the main midfield, controlling the action in the main fight with a points victory over Marie Pier Houle (8-1-1, 2 KO).

Scores of 99-91, 98-92 and 97-93 in favor of the Derby resident secured her the belt, and in the future, probably an undisputed title match with Jessica McCaskill.

Barrett returns to winning ways

Zelfa Barrett returned to winning ways after his last defeat to Rakhimov and won the WBA Continental super featherweight title, winning on points against Jason Sanchez.

A challenging right hand knocked down Sanchez (16-4, 9 KO) in the fifth and he performed well to beat the count, but Manchester’s Barrett (29-2, 16 KO) hung on until the end for a 119-point victory 108, 118 -110 and 116-111.

Barrett bounced back from his loss to Rakhimov by defeating Sanchez.  Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Barrett bounced back from his loss to Rakhimov by defeating Sanchez. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Gwynne stops Woodruff in the rematch

Gavin Gwynne defended his British lightweight title by defeating Craig Woodruff in a fifth round rematch.

The first match between the two teams was a draw, but this time Gwynne (16-2-1, 4 KO) made no mistake, stopping Woodruff (12-7-1, 4 KO) in the corner before unloading and forcing the referee to intervene.

Thompson defeats Watkins

Jordan Thompson (15-0, 12 KO) successfully defended his IBF European cruiserweight title for the first time, but had to work challenging before finally stopping Luke Watkins in six rounds.

Watkins (16-3, 11 KO)’s body punches wobbled in the sixth period, and a challenging right hand dropped him and the referee immediately stopped the fight.

Undercard remaining

Featherweight prospect Skye Nicholson (7-0) remained undefeated with an eighth-round decision win against Linda Laura Lecca (15-7-2, 3 KO).

Lithe heavyweight prospect Sammy Lee (2-0, 1 KO) had a good evening, which forced Juris Zundovskis (6-6, 5 KO) to withdraw after a scheduled sixth round, and Nathan Howells (6-0-1) fought all four rounds at super featherweight against Jahfieus Faure (1-13-1).

Also in the super featherweight division, Brandon Scott (5-0, 1 KO) won all four sessions against Reynaldo Cajina (15-80-5, 11 KO).

Miles Gordon-Darby (4-0) fought four consecutive rounds to open the event with a 39-37 points victory over four at heavyweight against Phil Williams (6-42-1, 1 KO).

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Tyson Fury rips apart ‘very constrained’ Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois

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Fury and Usyk will square off again on December 21 Photo Credit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Tyson Fury labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as
Tyson Fury described Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry/Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Tyson Fury described both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury, who saw Dubois defeat Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September, is preparing for a second fight with Usyk on December 21 in Riyad, seven months after his first professional defeat against split decision for the undisputed title of heavyweight champion.

The ‘Gypsy King’ insists he will box in a similar fashion when he faces the Ukrainian for the unified heavyweight titles, as well as facing his rival in midfield, something he believes both Joshua and Dubois were unable to do , when they stood against him.

– What can you expect from me? Fury said during his face-to-face meeting with Usyk TNT Sports.

“Basically the same thing I did before.

Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

“Good boxing.

“It’s not normal for someone my height and weight to be able to box and move and slide, so why should I take that away from my game.

“People tell me: go up to Usyk, take him down and punch him, but if it was so effortless why didn’t Joshua do it, who is a massive, sturdy man?

Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“Why didn’t Dubois do it?

“These men are constrained compared to me, very constrained.”

Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old Usyk defeated “AJ” twice on points and stopped Dubois, and Fury became the fifth Briton to fall victim to him.

The Manchester athlete believes it cost him an impressive performance in his first outing and has vowed to remain focused when facing Usyk on Saturday in three weeks’ time.

“I belong to a boxer,” the 36-year-old added.

“Slip, slide, clip, hook.

“I’m going to do it, but with more focus.

“A little more focused on my job and I think that’s my path to victory.”

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David Benavidez only had four words about Jake Paul and Mike Tyson

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There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)
Benavidez was asked for his thoughts on the polarizing fight (Photo: Eshter Lin PBC, AFP)

David Benavidez gave some harsh advice to Mike Tyson following his loss to Jake Paul last weekend.

Benavidez was one of millions of people around the world who witnessed Paul comfortably defeat an extremely faded Tyson to score wide unanimous decision victory.

At 58 years antique, “Iron Mike” looked like a shell of the man who ruled the heavyweight division in his prime, and some observers even believe he was carried by the YouTuber and could have been stopped at any time.

Despite the fact that the two only competed for two minutes, the fight was fully sanctioned and will go down in their records.

It was Tyson’s first professional fight since his loss to Kevin McBride in 2005, Benavidez said. Fighting Hub TV this should be his last.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“He needs to retire.”

Offering further analysis, “The Mexican Monster” explained that he was simply relieved to see the former heavyweight king leave the ring unscathed.

“It was a good fight and a good turnout, but I don’t want to see Mike Tyson fight again. Let’s hope he says it.

“It was a good performance, Mike Tyson won there and earned well, and he deserves it. I’m just content he didn’t get injured there.

“Mike Tyson is Mike Tyson, but 60-year-old Mike Tyson is different.”

Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)
Benavidez was just glad that no one was hurt (photo: CBS Sports)

In a post-fight interview, Tyson seemed interested in fighting Jake’s brother, Logan, but has since insisted on social media that he will not return to the ring.

The series has reportedly attracted approximately 108 million viewers on Netflix, making it by far the most-watched boxing event in recent memory.

Tyson grossed an estimated $20 million, while “The Problem Child” is believed to have grossed about twice that amount.

Benavidez spoke at the press conference kicking off his Feb. 1 fight with David Morrell, which is widely considered to be one of the toughest of his career.

The pair will face each other at T-Mobile Arena on Amazon Prime pay-per-view, with the winner all but guaranteed a shot at the delicate heavyweight world title.

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Jake Paul calls out Conor McGregor after his victory over Mike Tyson

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There were boos as Paul coasted to victory over Tyson (Photo Credit: USAToday)

Paul gave McGregor a new challenge (photo: DAZN)
Paul gave McGregor a recent challenge (photo: DAZN)

After defeating Mike Tyson last weekend, Jake Paul once again expressed his desire to face UFC star Conor McGregor – only this time in an unusual style.

Paul threw plenty of taunts at McGregor in hopes of luring him into the ring, although the Irishman was largely reluctant to engage in any discussion.

“The Problem Child” faced widespread criticism after the fight against Tyson, who at 58 looked like a shell of his former self.

Even though the main event wasn’t much of a competition, it was a show it reportedly attracted 60 million viewers north on the streaming giant Netflix’s platform, making it by far the most watched boxing event in recent times.

Paul seems to have a penchant for large names now and took to Twitter to try and get McGregor to fight MMA.

Whistles rang out as Paul cruised to victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)
Boos rang out as Paul headed towards victory over Tyson (Photo: USAToday)

“Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. This never happens.

“But let’s do it in MMA. No weight category. Just like it used to be done. But you won’t.

‘The Notorious’ quickly responded by writing the following (now deleted) tweet, accompanied by a photo of 82-year-old US politician Mitch McConnell.

“Nakisa has already judged me, boy, this guy will be next after you. Good luck, buddy.

McGregor has so far been reluctant to take on Paul (Image: Reuters)
McGregor has so far been reluctant to fight Paul (Image: Reuters)

Paul McGregor fighting in the ring would not only be a test of skill, but also of ego. While McGregor has plenty of experience, Paul’s speed, size and unconventional approach to boxing could create an unpredictable outcome.

However, the Dubliner would be a huge favorite if they managed to get a fight inside the Octagon, even though Paul was younger and bigger.

Regardless of who wins, the fight will be a monumental payday for both fighters, and the fight will almost certainly be one of the most entertaining ever.

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