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The date and place of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua match are already clear after a grueling fight

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A 10-year-old sports soap opera was condensed into three painful minutes. In Tyson Fury’s opinion, he carried out his plan perfectly. After 16 months out of the ring, he managed to defeat the intimidating but limiting Arslanbek Makhmudov.

All that was left was for Anthony Joshua to join him in the ring, shake hands and agree to mutual enrichment. But there his plan hit an 18-stone brick wall. Joshua remained slouched in his front-row seat, barely moving an inch as the 37-year-old Fury fired off shots.

When he tried to respond, his microphone didn’t work. “Tyson, you’re a power grabber. I’ve never had a problem getting in the ring with you,” Joshua finally shot back. “See you in the ring at the right time, you won’t tell me what to do.

“When you’re ready, tell me your terms and I’ll tell you when I’m ready. I’m the owner, remember that, you work for me.” At this point, the astonished Fury left the ring, feeling as flat as the previously charged atmosphere.

Joshua later explained that he was still recovering from injuries he suffered in a tragic car crash that killed two of his close friends last December. However, he is determined not to dance to Fury’s tune. The 36-year-old has already seen this film and must be convinced that there will be a happier ending.

He and Fury agreed terms in 2021 before the latter was instead ordered to fight Deontay Wilder for a third time. Fury won, but Joshua had already lost the world heavyweight title to Oleksandr Usyk. The Olympic champion has no doubt that Fury is to blame for missed opportunities over the past decade.

Before cheating death in Nigeria, days after knocking out Jake Paul, Joshua set a two-fight schedule for this year. He returned to the ring in March – likely against kickboxer Rico Verhoeven, who will instead face Usyk next month – and will then face Fury in the summer.

And the Tottenham farce did not change the thinking behind this plan. Joshua, who has returned to Valencia where he is training with Usyk, will now have a warm-up fight in July. He and his team offered to face Deontay Wilder, who defeated Derek Chisora ​​earlier this month.

Although Wilder is not a former knockout artist, it is believed that he could be considered too risky. Assuming Joshua emerges unscathed this summer, his fight with Fury will ultimately take place in October or November. The British hit will be streamed on Netflix – it is understood they have been told this has already been agreed.

And despite speculation, Croke Park in Dublin will not host, with Wembley the likely venue. For his part, Fury insists he agreed terms to fight Joshua as part of a three-fight contract that was first written in Turkey last summer.

However, Joshua is still reviewing his contract and will be in no rush to put pen to paper. Nevertheless, there is certainty that a deal will eventually be struck – just not on Fury’s terms.

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – large fight preview and predictions

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In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

On Wednesday, Lewis Crocker heads to Australia to defend his IBF welterweight world title against Liam Paro for the first time.

Crocker will face Paro at the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, live on DAZN in the UK and Kayo Sports in Australia.

Crocker (22-0, 11 KO) became world champion in September, defeating Paddy Donovan twice before winning the rematch by split decision.

Man from Belfast recorded his second victory over Donovan after the first victory in March last year, and his rival was disqualified for hitting him after the bell.

Paro (27-1, 16 KO) is trying to become a world champion in two weight categories, having previously reigned in the super-lightweight division.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 30-year-old won the title with a unanimous decision victory over Subriel Matias in Puerto Rico before winning the belt in his first defense against Richardson Hitchins.

The Australian has since won twice, overtaking David Papot in his last appearance in September.

Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
Paro looks like a two-time IBF champion. Photo: Melina Pizano/Matchroom
McKean meets Taliva

Heavyweight Demsey McKean will look to continue his rebuild when he faces Liam Talivaa for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific title.

McKean (24-2, 16 KO) had his career cut miniature after a last-round loss to Filip Hrgovic, followed by a brutal first-round loss to Moses Itauma.

The 35-year-old southpaw returned to winning ways with back-to-back stoppage victories.

Talivaa (8-2, 4 KO) last won the IBF Oceania-Orient title, defeating Faiga Opelu by first-round stoppage.

Undercard remaining

At cruiserweight, Luke Modini (13-0, 11 KO) will likely need distance to beat Peng Qu (17-2-1, 12 KO), while Riley Candy (8-1, 5 KO) could stop Nathan Watson (11-3, 3 KO) at super middleweight.

Vegas Larfield (13-1, 9 KO) can hand Shamal Ram Anuj (11-8, 8 KO) his fourth defeat in a row in a featherweight clash.

Heavyweight Nelson Asofa-Solomon (2-0, 2 KO) can secure a third straight knockout over debutant George Burgess, and Stevan Ivic (8-0-1, 2 KO) can do the same against Caleb Tialu (3-7, 3 KO), also a heavyweight.

Prospective super welterweight fighter Jack Javed (1-0) should overtake Lance McDonald (1-5-1, 1 KO).

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Xander Zayas vs. Jaron Ennis – how to watch it

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Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing

On Saturday in Brooklyn, Xander Zayas will defend his WBO and WBA super welterweight world titles against Jaron Ennis.

Zayas (23-0, 13 KO) will face former welterweight champion Ennis (35-0, 31 KO) at the Barclays Center.

Zayas unified the division in his last outing in January, adding Abbas Baraou’s WBA crown to his WBO title in his native Puerto Rico.

The 23-year-old extended his undefeated record to 23 consecutive professional victories.

Ennis is trying to become a world champion in two weight classes, having previously reigned as the unified champion at 147 pounds.

The 28-year-old made his debut at 154 pounds in October blowing away Uisma Lima in the first round in his hometown of Philadelphia, improving his undefeated record to 35-0.

Zayas and Ennis face to face before the clash. Photo: Matchroom Boxing
Zayas vs Ennis – date, place, start time and ring walk
  • The fight between both fighters will take place on Saturday, June 27, live at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Modern York
  • Broadcast will start at 8pm ET/5pm PT/1am BST (Sunday)
  • Main event will start around 10:45 PM ET / 7:45 PM PT / 3:45 AM BST (Sunday)
Zayas vs. Ennis – how to watch
  • The card can be watched live worldwide on DAZN
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Zayas won by points decision over Abass Baraou. Source: Mikey Williams / top position
Zayas vs. Ennis – last three fights

Xander Zayas

  • Xander Zayas bt Abass Baraou – split decision
  • Xander Zayas bt Jorge Garcia Perez – unanimous decision
  • Xander Zayas bt Sława Spomer – TKO in the 9th round

Jaron Ennis

  • Jaron Ennis bt Uisma Lima – TKO in the 1st round
  • Jaron Ennis bt Eimantas Stanionis – 6th round RTD
  • Jaron Ennis bt Karen Chukhadjian – unanimous decision
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Jaron Ennis knocked out Uisma Lima in the first round in Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing
Zayas vs Ennis – Undercard
  • Emiliano Vargas (17-0, 14 KO) vs. Bryce Mills (22-1, 9 KO) – WBC USA Silver, WBO Latino, NABF Junior junior titles (10 rounds)
  • Ben Whittaker (11-0-1, 8 KO) vs. Richard Rivera (27-2, 20 KO) – WBC silver airy heavyweight title (10 rounds)
  • Jahi Tucker (16-1-1, 7 KO) vs. Euri Cedeno (14-0-1, 12 KO) – IBF North American, WBC USA, WBO NABO middleweight titles (10 rounds)
  • Dennis Thompson (10-0, 6 KO) vs Edwin Rodriguez (12-11-3, 5 KO) – super bantamweight (8 rounds)
  • Quincey Williams (6-0, 6 KO) vs Jerome Baxter (8-1, 3 KO) – welterweight (8 rounds)
  • Juanma Lopez De Jesus (5-0, 2 KO) vs. Alberto Motos (6-2) – super flyweight (6 rounds)

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Lewis Crocker vs. Liam Paro – how to watch it

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Donovan was disqualified after dropping Crocker after the bell. Photo: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing

Lewis Crocker returns to the ring this week and faces Liam Paro.

Paro is Crocker’s first defense IBF welterweight world title.

He has been out of the ring since September 2025, when he appeared in the long-awaited rematch with Paddy Donovan.

After falling behind before the first fight was stopped due to Donovan’s disqualification, he entered the second fight as an underdog.

Donovan was disqualified after dropping Crocker after the bell. Photo: Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing

“The Croc” put on a great performance and proved the bookies wrong by taking down and dropping Donovan multiple times throughout the fight.

With the victory, Crocker became the IBF world champion in his hometown of Belfast.

In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
In September, Donovan was beaten a second time by Crocker. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

His opponent, Paro, has only one defeat to his name. It came against Richardson Hitchins in 2024, when he was on the wrong side of a split decision.

Since that loss, he has picked up two victories, defeating Jonathan Navarro and most recently David Papot, who will be Harlem Eubank’s next opponent in July.

Crocker celebrates after defeating Felix. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Crocker celebrates after defeating Felix. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Crocker vs Paro – date, place, start time and ring walk
  • The pairs fight will take place on Wednesday, June 24, live from the Pat Rafter Arena in Queensland, Australia
  • Broadcast will start at 8:00 BST / 3:00 ET / 12:00 PT
  • The main event will start around 1:00 p.m. BST / 8:00 a.m. ET / 5:00 a.m. PT
Crocker vs. Paro – how to watch
  • The pass can be watched live on Kayo Sports in Australia and DAZN in the UK
Crocker vs. Paro – last three fights

Lewis Crocker

  • Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan – split decision
  • Lewis Crocker vs. Paddy Donovan – disqualification
  • Lewis Crocker vs. Conah Walker – unanimous decision

Liam Paro

  • Liam Paro vs David Papot – unanimous decision
  • Liam Paro bt Jonathan Navarro – 5th round RTD
  • Richardson Hitchins bt Liam Paro – split decision
Crocker vs. Paro – Undercard
  • Dempsey McKean vs Liam Talivaa – vacant IBF Pan Pacific heavyweight title (10 rounds)
  • Luke Modini vs. Peng Qu – cruiserweight (10 rounds)
  • Riley Candy vs. Nathan Watson – super middleweight (5 rounds)
Hrgovic stopped McKean in the final round. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
Hrgovic stopped McKean in the final round. Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing
  • Vegas Larfield vs Shamal Ram Anuj – featherweight (5 rounds)
  • Nelson Asofa-Solomon vs. George Burgess – heavyweight (4 rounds)
  • Jack Javed vs Lance McDonald – super welterweight (4 rounds)
  • Stevan Ivic vs Caleb Tialu – heavyweight (4 rounds)

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