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Terence Crawford Throws Cold Water on Canelo Alvarez’s Rematch Plans Ahead of

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Terence Crawford Throws Cold Water on Canelo Alvarez’s Rematch Plans Ahead of Tradition-Breaking Move

David Benavidez has upped the ante by claiming the much-cherished Cinco de Mayo slot. Now, further embarrassment awaits Canelo Alvarez. Terence Crawford expressed surprise when a reporter mentioned Canelo’s comeback plans. The former super middleweight champion, who lost the crown to Crawford in a 12-round thriller three months ago, aims for a return on the Mexican Independence Day weekend.

But as it appears, Canelo Alvarez might be in for a rude awakening. He seems quite interested in a rematch to set the record straight. But Terence Crawford, on the other hand, doesn’t seem to know the Mexican superstar’s plans for a September schedule. The unified super middleweight champion, who arrived in Dubai for the IBA Championship, narrated a different story.

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Terence Crawford throws a curveball at Canelo’s rematch plans

It was one of bewilderment and confusion. Swarmed over by reporters, the Nebraskan switch-hitter fielded one question after another when someone asked, “Canelo said that he might bypass May for a rematch with you in September. Your thoughts?”

And Terence Crawford had only one response: “That’s new news for me.” His next reply, however, when the reporter pressed whether he was interested in facing Canelo for the second time, remained vague. Quiet whispers have begun to echo across boxing circles. Canelo previously suffered losses at the hands of Floyd Mayweather and Dmitry Bivol.

However, neither inflicted the kind of damage he currently suffers after Crawford schooled him at the Allegiant Stadium. Adding insult to injury, his stature and public image came under scrutiny when David Benavidez decided to take over the Cinco de Mayo dates in 2026. One may argue that Canelo’s arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow delayed his return.

Still, it’s hard to ignore the seismic shift that unfolded after the loss Crawford inflicted. It’s also worth considering Crawford’s own plans.

Canelo’s rematch hopes vs. Crawford’s ambitions

It’s still not clear when, and more significantly, against whom the three-division undisputed plans to make a comeback. Speculations were rife over the matchup against 160-pound unified champion Janibek Alimkhanuly. But the Kazakh warrior’s doping controversy has left the fate of the fight up in the air.

Reports hint at Crawford seeking $100 million to rematch Canelo. As the new A-side, he has earned the right to make such demands.

But increasingly a few have started asking, “Is Crawford vs. Canelo II required?”

Unlike the Fury-Usyk match of the previous year, the September 14 match at the Allegiant Stadium was a one-sided affair, where Crawford delivered a boxing clinic. Be it fighting on the outside or in the pockets, where many believed Canelo would enjoy the upper hand, Crawford stood out, inflicting a slow, agonizing defeat on the long-ruling titleholder.

The fights on Cinco de Mayo had been a regular fixture for Canelo. There have been a few instances in the past when he failed to make appearances. In 2018, he couldn’t participate after his name got embroiled in a doping controversy. Two years later, the Covid pandemic saw him fight in December.

So 2026 may likely follow a similar pattern. Only this time, instead of external factors, his own undoing dictates the change.

Canelo probably wants to make amends with the September card. But given the surprise written on Terence Crawford’s face, fans shouldn’t be surprised if Canelo steps in with a different dance partner.

Another possibility for Canelo, now the number one contender, could emerge from the upcoming fight between Hamzah Sheeraz and Christian M’billi for the vacant WBC super middleweight title.

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How Justin Bieber inspired Coco Gauff to earn a comeback win at

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How Justin Bieber inspired Coco Gauff to earn a comeback win at the 2023 US Open 

Coco Gauff is currently one of tennis’ biggest stars, as an American woman with two Grand Slam titles to her name.

Having already proven herself as a mainstay at the apex of the sport at such a young age, there are huge expectations about the career she could have in the years to come.

There’s a very valid argument to suggest that her star power actually dwarfs that of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’s, given her overwhelming popularity.

Justin and Hailey Bieber Give Coco Gauff Inspiration to Win US Open Match

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That is no better exemplified than in the calibre of guests she seems to attract to her matches, with the US Open always providing the perfect opportunity for big names to make an appearance.

Coco Gauff’s reaction to being watched by Justin Bieber at the US Open

However, there are arguably few bigger names on the planet than Justin Bieber, who was the headline figure sitting in the stands during the 2023 US Open campaign.

Among the other stars on display that day, Gauff will have been high on his list of priorities.

It must have been a surprise to therefore see her stumble into a one-set deficit against Elise Mertens, staring down the barrel of a third-round exit.

That was, until she looked up at the Jumbotron and saw who was in attendance. Turning the match around, the 21-year-old went on to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-0, and told ESPN afterwards: “I was like, ‘I can’t lose in front of Justin Bieber. I didn’t lose a game after I saw him.”

Then, speaking to the press later on, Gauff added: “It’s crazy. I’ve come to the Open for years. Being a fan, just looking in the crowd to see who’s coming, looking in the president’s box, the suites, to see who’s there… Now, being a player, it’s really crazy.

“I was definitely starstruck with Justin Bieber. ‘Never Say Never’ was one of my favourite songs when I was a kid. Then ‘Baby, Oh, Baby’. I could go through all his songs. Then Hailey, too, coming… I guess it was a little date night for them, which was really cool.”

Coco Gauff’s star power is huge

Gauff may have been left starstruck back in 2023, but for many, she is just as star-studded as the celebrities that come to watch her.

After all, you need only look back to how they reacted to her US Open triumph that year, as she soared to the title against all the odds.

Winning her maiden major, so many celebrities took to social media to praise her performance.

Jaden Smith, son of Will Smith, wrote: “HOLY AHHHHHHHHHH @cocogauff Congrats YOU DID IT GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU WON THE US OPEN AT 19!!!!!!!!!! Swag”.

Justin Timberlake simply claimed: “She is THAT!”

Elsewhere, the likes of Justin and Hailey Bieber, LeBron James, Will Smith and Zendaya would repost pictures of the American in celebration, who was just 19 at the time of this extraordinary success.

Since then, her star power has only grown.

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Tiger Woods shares rare insights on 16-year-old son Charlie’s progress as a rising golfer

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Tiger Woods is taking a closer look at the next generation of his golfing legacy.

The 16-year-old Charlie Woods has been making waves in junior golf, following in his father’s footsteps while navigating a landscape vastly different from when Tiger first emerged as a global star. From advanced recruiting processes to modern communication tools, Charlie is stepping into a world Tiger describes as “very different.”

The elder Woods has been actively supporting his son, attending high-profile tournaments and tracking his development with keen interest. Charlie’s accomplishments this year have already earned him recognition and set the stage for an impressive career in golf.

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What Tiger Woods says about son Charlie’s golfing journey

Speaking to Golfweek at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas, Tiger Woods highlighted how much the junior golf scene has evolved. “We didn’t have cell phones. We would have written letters that would show up in the mailbox. ‘Oh, my God, I got a letter,'” he said. “It’s just very different, how fast coaches can communicate with the family members and the player that they’re trying to recruit. It’s just a different world. Not saying it’s good or bad, it’s just different.”

Tiger and his ex-wife, Elin Nordegren, recently attended the Florida 1A state championship in Howey-In-The-Hills, Fla., where Charlie led his team as the top seed. The team captured its fifth state title and first since 2023. “It’s fun to be a part of the process with Charlie and go through it and see where the opportunities that he has created for himself by playing better, places that he could play, wants to play, and ultimately we’ll decide where he wants to go play,” Tiger added.

Charlie Woods’ standout achievements in junior golf

Charlie has been turning heads in the junior golf circuit, most recently being named a first-team All-American by the American Junior Golf Association. The high school junior at the prestigious Benjamin School joins an elite group of 12 boys on the AJGA’s annual first team.

This year, Charlie won the Team TaylorMade Invitational, qualified for the US Junior Amateur for a second consecutive year, and finished tied for ninth at the Junior PGA Championship. He also competed in the Junior Players Championship, tying for 31st, and recorded a hole-in-one at TPA Sawgrass, his second in eight months, bringing him closer to his father’s record of 10 aces in high school.

Charlie Woods is carving out his own path while echoing the remarkable achievements of Tiger, whose own junior career included four straight years on his high school team and two AJGA Player of the Year honors in 1991 and 1992. The Woods legacy is clearly continuing, with the next generation already making its mark.

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Watch Terence Crawford Drops 5-Word Reaction To Canelo Alvarez

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Terence Crawford Drops 5-Word Reaction To Canelo Alvarez Rematch News

There have been conflicting opinions about whether the boxing world wants to see a rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford, after these two pound-for-pound greats fought three months ago.

Most Canelo fans want to see the rematch, if only to see their beloved boxer get a chance to avenge his unanimous decision defeat to Crawford, who didn’t let being the smaller man keep him from dominating Canelo during that September 13 bout.

However, given that the fight was one-sided, many other boxing fans would prefer to see both guys move on with their careers and face somebody fresh in their next bout, whenever that might be.

Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford on September 11, 2025.

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Canelo has made it clear what he wants to do. Last month, cameras caught him saying that he intends to rematch Crawford in his next bout (which would arrive at some point in 2026) and that initial negotiations are already underway for that bout to occur.

The initial thought was that this rematch would be scheduled for Cinco De Mayo weekend, since Canelo almost always fights on that weekend and Mexican Independence Day weekend in mid-September.

However, Canelo’s head coach, Eddy Reynoso, told TV Azteca on December 12 that Canelo intends to skip fighting in Cinco De Mayo weekend in 2026 and instead focus on returning against Crawford next September.

Terence Crawford Reacts to Canelo Alvarez Rematch Assertion

Canelo can say whatever he wants, of course. But he’s no longer the A-side in this showdown with Crawford after Crawford took his undisputed super middleweight belts by beating him. Now, Canelo is subject to what Crawford wants to do.

And a comment Crawford made when asked about these comments from Canelo’s team during a December 13 interview with FightHype suggests he isn’t completely on board with a September rematch — at least not yet.

“That’s new news to me,” Crawford said when told about Canelo’s comments to skip fighting in May to prepare for a rematch against Crawford in September, per a YouTube video from FightHype.

Crawford didn’t sound overly enthused about this idea. Then again, he isn’t subject to Canelo’s rematch wishes. And even if he does want to rematch Canelo, he could presumably take another fight in the interim and still be ready in time to rematch Canelo if he desires.

But Crawford typically only fights once per year at this point. And since he’s near the end of his professional career, he has to pick his next bout wisely.

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Tyson Fury Next Fights as Superstar Boxer Has 2 Bouts Lined up in

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Tyson Fury Next Fights as Superstar Boxer Has 2 Bouts Lined up in 2026

Tyson Fury will bust out of his short-lived retirement from boxing to compete in at least two separate fights in 2026.

That’s according to Ring Magazine, who posted information on the 12th of December regarding Fury’s return to the ring, where he’ll fight, and against whom.

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‘The Gypsy King’ won the English heavyweight title in 2009, British championship in 2011, and, with his decision win over Wladimir Klitschko in 2015, he added the WBA, IBF, and WBO world titles to his honor roll, too. Since then, he went 2-0-1 in an all-time great trilogy with Deontay Wilder, but disappeared into retirement after suffering back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk.

Now, it’s becoming increasingly clear that he’s not really retired, and that he’ll be fighting once again in the coming months.

Fury has not competed for 12 months, since he dropped his second successive defeat to Usyk at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. However, he is widely expected to return to the ring in the coming months to take part in the 2026 Riyadh Season against a to-be-determined opponent, before heading into a Battle of Britain showdown against long-time career rival Anthony Joshua, under the Riyadh Season banner, perhaps at Wembley Stadium in London — home of the England national football team.

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Though the AJ bout appears set, with those around the sport’s financier Turki Alalshikh continually nodding to his desire to make that bout a reality, it is unclear as to whom Fury will fight first in his reported tune-up. It’s unlikely, for instance, that he’ll fight anyone with a considerable chance to defeat him, which could then scupper the blockbuster bout later in the year. This rules out an Usyk trilogy, and perhaps even the tougher contenders like Fabio Wardley, Daniel Dubois, and even fast-rising 20-year-old Moses Itauma.

With his links to Top Rank, there could be an opportunity to match Fury against America’s diminutive slugger Richard Torrez Jr, or even Jared Anderson, but due to Fury’s alleged inability to enter the United States, it limits the suitable countries that could host the event. Zhilei Zhang, a Riyadh Season boxer himself, could also be a reasonable pick. As could Andy Ruiz Jr, who famously inflicted one of the more humiliating losses on Joshua’s career, which could only help momentum should Fury manhandle the Mexican.

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Canelo Alvarez to Break His Long-Standing Tradition for Terence Crawford Rematch

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Former undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez has never taken a rematch after suffering a loss.

However, that’s not the only tradition he is willing to break after his devastating loss to Terence Crawford in September. ‘Bud’ produced a boxing master class to dominate Alvarez and secured a unanimous decision. Since then, TV Azteca reported that the Mexican superstar has been plotting a rematch with Crawford.

Meanwhile, Crawford’s coach Bernie Davis has revealed that the only way ‘Bud’ may consider a rematch would be if he gets paid the big bucks. How big? Well, he wants $100 million for the fight. While there’s no update on whether those terms are met, Canelo does have two more fights left in his contract with the money man—His Excellency Turki Alalshikh. And to make the fight happen, Alvarez is also willing to break his long-standing tradition.

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Canelo Alvarez breaks five-year streak 

According to Salvador Rodriguez of ESPN Knockout, Canelo Alvarez’s head trainer, Eddie Reynoso, has confirmed that the Mexican star will not compete in May, breaking a tradition he has followed for years. “The renowned Mexican coach and manager, Eddie Reynoso, has just confirmed that Saul Canelo Álvarez’s return will be [by] September,” Rodriguez said in his report, per translation. “This, looking for a rematch against Terence Crawford.”

That said, Reynoso clarified that this does not mean negotiations between Canelo and Crawford have progressed. Rodriguez claimed that Crawford remains Plan A for Canelo’s return in September. But nothing has been finalized. For context, the last time Canelo did not fight during Cinco de Mayo weekend was in 2020, a disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This year, his absence in May has also been influenced by recent elbow surgery.

With Canelo out of the picture, May is now expected to feature a clash between David Benavidez and Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez. Premier Boxing Champions has reportedly approached the Nevada Athletic Commission to secure a Las Vegas date, and Benavidez has further supported that timeline by announcing his move up to cruiserweight for a May 2 bout against Ramirez after his recent win over Anthony Yarde.

While Reynoso has not outlined a clear Plan B for Canelo, recent developments could offer clues about his next opponent. The WBC recently stripped Terence Crawford of his title after he failed to pay $300,000 in sanctioning fees, leaving the belt vacant. Hamzah Sheeraz and Christian Mbilli are now set to fight for the title, and the winner could emerge as a potential opponent for Alvarez, despite Canelo coming off a loss.

While this remains speculative, capturing that belt could position Alvarez for an undisputed showdown with Crawford in a future rematch. Despite confirmation from Eddie Reynoso, though, Canelo’s former promoter thinks he knows what Canelo wants next.

Oscar De La Hoya says Terence Crawford ain’t it

Oscar De La Hoya believes Canelo Alvarez is unlikely to jump straight back into elite competition following his loss to Terence Crawford. He suggests the Mexican star will instead look for an easier assignment. Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, the Golden Boy Promotions chief said, “I think Canelo is going to try and pick a soft opponent for his next fight.”

However, De La Hoya is not convinced that Turki Alalshikh will approve such a move. “Given the fact that he has such a lucrative contract with Turki [Alalshikh], I don’t think Turki is going to let him,” he added. “I don’t think Turki will allow him to fight a softie, because there is a lot of money being paid out to Canelo.”

Looks like Oscar De La Hoya was proven wrong. But Canelo Alvarez may not end up fighting Terence Crawford anyway, which will prove Oscar right. But what do you think? Does Canelo Alvarez really want a rematch with Crawford? Or is this just posturing?

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Why Donald Trump defended Serena Williams during the 2009 US

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Why Donald Trump defended Serena Williams during the 2009 US Open

For over two decades, Serena Williams was the dominant force on the women’s circuit. The fact that she hailed from America helped her to become a global icon.

She has long been proud of her roots, emerging from Compton as a plucky teenager, alongside her supremely talented sister, to the top of a sport often seen as inaccessible for people like her.

However, she defied the odds time and time again, and upset a lot of people whilst doing it.

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Whether it was her overwhelming power, unrelenting dominance or outspoken personality, people always had something to say.

It was refreshing to see Donald Trump, of all people, actually rush to her defence back in 2009.

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As she took on Kim Clijsters in the semi-final of the US Open that year, she found herself in a tricky position during the crucial second set.

Trailing 5-6 and 15-30, the umpire controversially called a foot fault on a second serve, thus handing the Belgian a match point.

Williams reacted with fury, swearing and threatening to shove a tennis ball down her throat, resulting in another point penalty, which decided the match.

Naturally, people rushed to lambast her reaction, but Trump was not one of them. He instead argued: “The backlash against Serena has been relentless and she has been treated badly.”

“She has apologised, and I think enough is enough.”

He continued: “Serena is a great champion — and she should be allowed to move on to bigger and better things than apologizing on Twitter and elsewhere.”

“The line judge made a very evident mistake, and she is the one who should be apologising.”

Serena Williams’ turbulent history with umpires

This was not the first, nor was it the last run-in that Serena had with chair umpires.

In fact, at the US Open alone, she boasts a myriad of controversial and explosive moments involving the officials.

Back in 2004, she was subject to a string of line calls going against her as she lost to Jennifer Capriati in a match that is widely considered to be the catalyst for the introduction of Hawkeye.

Then in 2011, Williams was penalised for celebrating after she hit a scorching winner past Sam Stosur in the final. She branded the umpire ‘a hater’ and said she was ‘unattractive inside’.

However, perhaps her most controversial moment came during the 2019 US Open final, which she lost to Naomi Osaka.

There, she had a series of arguments throughout the match with umpire Carlos Ramos, eventually accusing him of sexism.

The 44-year-old refused to shake his hand and instead insisted afterwards: “You owe me an apology.”

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Why Vanessa Trump ‘Is the Closest Thing to a Soulmate Tiger

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Vanessa Trump ‘Is the Closest Thing to a Soulmate Tiger Woods Ever Had’ — Inside the Golf Pro’s Very Private Romance With Prez’s Former Daughter-in-Law

An insider has blown the lid off of Tiger Woods’ romance with his “soulmate” Vanessa Trump.

Woods, 49, was romantically linked to Vanessa, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., around November 2024 and has largely kept their relationship private… until now.

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A source has shared details of the couple’s relationship, including how Vanessa has helped the embattled golfer as he struggles to accept the reality of his legendary career ending.

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While Woods is said to still be working towards getting back to competitive shape, he recently confessed he still has a long way to go on the road to being fully recovered after undergoing back surgery in October.

Thankfully for the PGA icon, he’s had Vanessa by his side. According to the insider, Don Jr.’s ex-wife “came into (Woods’) life at just the right time.”

“She showed up as he was seriously considering what happens next in his career,” the source close to Woods told the Daily Mail. “She has added so much stability on the home front, and he gushes about her influence in his life.”

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In just a little over a year of dating, the source claimed Woods and Vanessa’s relationship has become “really, really serious” – and allegedly has the iconic athlete considering getting married for a second time.

“It’s a much more mature relationship than anything he’s been in before, and he’s going into it with his eye on something long term,” the insider claimed. “Ideally, for the rest of his life.”

The source added: “Of everyone he’s dated since (his ex-wife) Elin, I’d say Vanessa is the closest thing to a soulmate he’s ever had.”

According to the insider, Vanessa has been instrumental in helping keep Woods grounded as he faces the harsh reality of his professional career coming to a close after debilitating injuries.

“She’s going to be the one who’s with him during his transition away from the sport,” they continued. “Whenever he misses the competition, he can talk to her; she grounds him and is just there for him to bounce things off of.”

The source went on to describe the 47-year-old as Tiger’s “true partner in every sense of the word.”

Vanessa shares five children – Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spencer, and Chloe – with the president’s eldest son. Don Jr. and Vanessa tied the knot in 2005 and divorced in 2018.

Woods shares two children – daughter Sam and son Charlie – with ex-wife Elin Nordegren. Woods and his ex-wife famously split in 2010 after his cheating scandal made headlines.

As Radar reported, Woods and Vanessa’s romance began after they met each other while attending events for the Benjamin School, the pricey Florida private school their children attended.

Vanessa was seen walking alongside Woods as he supported Charlie at school golf tournaments, and later at Palm Beach social functions.

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Anthony Joshua Detail Spotted in Training Clip for Jake Paul Fight

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New footage of Anthony Joshua in training for this month’s fight against Jake Paul has become a big talking point online, with fans commenting on his lean physique.

For the first time in his career, Joshua has a strict contracted weight limit ahead of a professional bout.

The two-time heavyweight world champion, who weighed just over 252lbs in his last bout against Daniel Dubois last year, cannot weigh more than 245lbs for the eight-round contest on December 19.

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It must be noted that there is no restriction on how much weight Joshua can add on after the official weigh-in.

Earlier this month, AJ responded to concerns with an update regarding his weight on social media. “They must have forgot,” he said alongside a video of himself stepping on the scales.

“I’m used to dealing with big weights & scales. 243.8lbs.”

With just over a week until fight night, a training clip of Joshua has emerged, where he can be seen practising his coordination and reflexes by punching a tennis ball attached to a cap.

Here’s how fans on social media have reacted to the video.

One said: “Nah wait Jake actually might cook him he looks so skinny,” and a second commented: “Damn he looks tiny here.”

A third wrote: “Damn he looks tiny here,” and a fourth said: “WTF he looks so skinny”

A fifth added: “Probably the slimmest i’ve seen him, he doesn’t need to be heavy v Jake Paul tbh.”

Ahead of the contest in Miami, promoter Eddie Hearn has given an insight into Joshua’s condition.

“He’s really dialled in as if he was fighting an elite heavyweight,” Hearn told talkSPORT. “The one thing he always does is take everything seriously and he is doing so for this, he’s in tremendous shape.

“The difference is in this fight is he has to make a specific weight which is a lot lighter than he would be going into this fight. But he’s on track and is in Miami with not long to go until the fight.

“I can’t believe what’s about to happen, to be honest.”

He added: “Yeah, he’s ready to go and do a job on him, and I just can’t believe we’ve signed the contract to fight him.”

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Deontay Wilder offers update on Oleksandr Usyk fight after pivotal r

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Deontay Wilder offers update on Oleksandr Usyk fight after pivotal ruling

Deontay Wilder has confirmed he is “in talks” for a fight with Oleksandr Usyk, after emerging as a genuine option for the Ukrainian’s next opponent.

In July, Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois for the second time in two years to regain his status as undisputed heavyweight champion. While the 38-year-old was then expected to face Fabio Wardley, after the Briton stopped Joseph Parker in October, Usyk gave up the WBO belt.

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That move saw Wardley elevated from WBO interim champion to the official title-holder, and it took Wardley off the table as Usyk’s likeliest next opponent. Since then, the WBC has granted Usyk a voluntary title defence.

With that in mind, Usyk has expressed a desire to box Wilder, the former long-reigning WBC champion, in a bid to add another standout name from this generation to his resume.

As a heavyweight, Usyk – a former undisputed cruiserweight king – already holds two wins over Tyson Fury, two over Anthony Joshua, two over Dubois, and one over Derek Chisora. Now, Wilder has provided an update on his chances of facing the unbeaten southpaw.

The American, 40, told talkSPORT: “It is definitely becoming a real conversation. Boxing is a business, but sometimes it falls through. Right now, we are in talks for that fight, yes.

“I’m excited and looking forward to it. Once I get the final say-so and details, then my blood will be pumping.

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“I am excited, and once things become clearer, that is when I can go to camp.”

Also this week, Wilder was separated from an impromptu face-off with Chisora in Dubai, where the IBA Men’s World Championship is taking place, as security intervened.

“That is the fight No 50 right there,” Chisora later told Boxing Social, referencing the fact that his next bout is due to be his 50th as a professional – and his last.

“I showed it to you. I wasn’t meant to show it to you, but I figured I’m right here, so let’s do it. George Warren made this fight for 13 December, and then Deontay got a phone call from the big boss, and he had to pull out.

Oleksandr Usyk (left) beat Derek Chisora on points in 2020

 

“But I believe that deal has dropped, so it’s come back on. It will happen, whoever wants to put it on. I believe Frank Warren will put it on.”

Chisora, who turns 42 this month, was expected to face fellow Briton Dillian Whyte in a trilogy bout on 13 December, with his comments on Wilder likely to surprise some fans. Chisora’s retirement fight is still up in the air, after he was due to share a card with rising star Moses Itauma, who has now been scheduled to headline against Jermaine Franklin in Manchester on 24 January.

Wilder last fought in June, stopping Tyrrell Anthony Herndon to snap a two-fight losing streak; in 2024, the “Bronze Bomber” was stopped by Zhilei Zhang, following a decision defeat by Parker in 2023.

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