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Oleksandr Usyk Issues Blunt Verdict as Daniel Dubois Faces ‘Quitter’ Label

By Admin July 7, 2025

It’s been exactly 1 year, 10 months, and 9 days since Daniel Dubois suffered his second career defeat at the hands of Ukrainian southpaw Oleksandr Usyk.

Now, the two heavyweights are set for a high-stakes rematch on July 19 at Wembley Stadium, where Usyk will defend his WBC, WBO, and WBA world heavyweight titles against Dubois, who now holds the IBF crown. Speaking to Sky Sports, Dubois promised fireworks. “Fireworks, it’s going to be bombs away on the night.” As the 27-year-old is riding a wave of momentum after impressive wins over Anthony Joshua, Filip Hrgovic, and Jarrell Miller since his stoppage loss to Usyk in 2023, he believes he’s ready to become the new world No. 1. But can he?

Just hours ago, DAZN Boxing shared a fresh video on YouTube featuring former world champion Carl Frampton interviewing Oleksandr Usyk ahead of the rematch for the undisputed heavyweight championship. While discussing Dubois, Usyk offered respectful praise: “I think Daniel is a good athlete. A good boxer, have good skills. Daniel last three fights, great win. [Jarrell] Miller, [Filip] Hrgovic, Anthony Joshua. He is a great fighter.”

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During the interview, the reporter acknowledged Daniel Dubois’ impressive comeback since his first loss to Oleksandr Usyk, asking, “I think after his fight against you, the run after that has been very, very good. Do you think he is a better fighter now? Then he was the first time he fought?” Usyk replied thoughtfully, “Maybe, yeah. Because a lot of years 2/3, yeah. Now I think Daniel grow like a boxer, like a man.”

The conversation took a more pointed turn when the reporter brought up Dubois’ past criticisms. “People have labeled him and called him a quitter,” the reporter noted. “They seen what happened in the [Joe] Joyce fight, even against you. He finished the fight on his knee. Does he have a weakness?” While maintaining his usual respectful tone, the 38-year-old didn’t shy away from addressing the matter. “A little bit, yes,” he admitted. “Because maybe it’s a younger guy. Maybe I don’t know, but Daniel a little bit afraid I am too, but my afraid is different.”

Although The Cat has remained undefeated since turning professional in 2013, four years before Dubois entered the pro ranks, his subtle remarks suggest he sees Dubois as vulnerable, perhaps even mentally fragile. But ‘Dynamite’ Dubois? He’s clearly preparing a different script for July 19.

Daniel Dubois unveils blueprint to beat Oleksandr Usyk

As ‘Dynamite’ Dubois looks to continue his momentum with a high-stakes rematch against Oleksandr Usyk, trying to do what no one has yet managed, Dubois remains adamant that their first bout in Stadion Wrocław, Poland, didn’t end fairly. He has consistently maintained that he was “robbed” of victory, pointing to a controversial body shot that was ruled a low blow as the turning point. “I thought it landed. We worked on that shot for a long time in camp. I feel like they robbed me,” Dubois told Carl Frampton.

Now, as the rematch looms, the 22-2 boxer has made his game plan crystal clear. More aggression, more bodywork, and relentless pressure. “This time I’ve got to throw the kitchen sink at him, land everywhere,” he declared. Confident in his evolution since their last encounter, Dubois added, “I’m a better fighter now—more improved, better conditioned.” Moreover, with back-to-back knockout wins, Dubois believes he’s never been more prepared.

Should Dubois pull off the upset, he would become the first English undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999, a historic milestone. But as Mike Tyson once famously said, everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.

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Maybe now is a good time for Oleksandr Usyk to finally say ‘no’

By Admin July 6, 2025

While there are many things to admire about Oleksandr Usyk, it is his willingness to say “yes” to every challenge presented to him which has helped him both create a legacy and put the world in “world heavyweight champion”.

This attitude of Usyk’s has led to him fighting the best opponents, at both heavyweight and cruiserweight, within just 23 professional fights and often as the away fighter, having become accustomed to fighting opponents on their home turf. In some respects, he has had no choice (given the issues back home in Ukraine), but that still does not detract from how comfortable Usyk is in enemy territory.

To date, he has beaten Anthony Joshua, Derek Chisora and Tony Bellew in England, Murat Gassiev in Russia, Mairis Briedis in Latvia, Marco Huck in Germany, Krzysztof Glowacki in Poland, and Michael Hunter in America. All would be considered excellent wins on neutral ground, yet the significance of that run is enhanced by the fact that Usyk allowed each of those opponents to have everything on their terms.

Oleksandr Usyk Daniel Dubois Photo: Queensberry Promotions

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Of course, whenever one is renowned for their generosity, it can sometimes be taken for granted and even abused. This is true of the dutiful homemaker who cleans and cooks while her husband is at work, and it is also true of the travelling world heavyweight champion who says “yes” to every fight and fears no man.

Indeed, it is now almost assumed that Usyk will travel the globe and fight anyone, anywhere. Recently, this approach has taken him to Saudi Arabia, where everything seems to happen, and where he twice defeated Tyson Fury, his closest rival, by decision. It was there, too, that Usyk beat Anthony Joshua for a second time and one suspects he now feels at home and quite likes it in Riyadh. Aside from the money it guarantees, there is a certain calm and serenity in Saudi Arabia, which allows technicians like Usyk to execute game plans without being distracted from the voices in their corner and the ones in their head.

Elsewhere, where crowds add noise to the event, there are no such luxuries. At Wembley Stadium, for example, which is where Usyk fights on July 19, he can expect both an atmosphere and support for his opponent, Daniel Dubois. All Usyk will receive on the night is the respect and appreciation of those in the crowd who know what he has achieved and can see the brilliance in everything he does inside the ring. But that, for Usyk, will be more than enough; perhaps more than he could hope for. Besides, he has walked this same path before with the likes of Joshua and Chisora, both of whom are Londoners he beat in London. Dubois is just the latest addition to a list in Usyk’s eyes.

That said, it is still strange to see a world heavyweight champion like Usyk, 23-0 (14), have to do so much travelling and accommodating. Even fighting Dubois, the current holder of the IBF belt stripped from Usyk, is somewhat strange. After all, Usyk has already beaten Dubois, in 2023, and back then nobody would have considered a rematch between the pair a future possibility. Why would they? The fight was too one-sided to warrant a repeat viewing, never mind a rematch, and at times Usyk could be seen toying with Dubois ahead of finishing him in round nine. In fact, were it not for some brief controversy in the fifth, when Dubois “dropped” Usyk with a punch ruled illegal, there would be no way of rewriting the story of the first fight.

Luckily, they have more than just a low-blow controversy as a sales tool ahead of fight two. They also have the much-improved form of Daniel Dubois and the just-say-yes mentality of Oleksandr Usyk. Those two things combined take the fight to England as opposed to Poland, the scene of the original, and they make the rematch far more interesting than fight one. Now, you see, the narrative is that Dubois is better and Usyk is only older. Now the expectation is that the rematch will be a lot closer.

That may turn out to be true, but this we know for sure: Usyk has more to lose than Dubois on July 19. For Usyk, the one with most of the belts, nothing is gained from going over old ground – except, that is, taking back his old belt and receiving a big payday – and taming Dubois once again does little for his overall legacy. It is also difficult whenever a fighter rematches an opponent they have already beaten decisively, if only because of the pressure to improve on that first result and do the job better the second time around. Right or wrong, anything less is seen as a disappointment. Either that or an anticlimax.

In the case of this fight, should Usyk stop Dubois before round nine, he will have bettered his result from 2023 and can go home happy. But if, on the other hand, the fight goes longer or is closer than fight one, questions will be asked. Either Usyk will be considered on the slide at 38 or Dubois, 11 years Usyk’s junior, will have proven he has closed the gap on a champion miles ahead of the chasing pack.

Among that pack, by the way, is Tyson Fury, a man Usyk beat twice in 2024. This week Fury was present in Istanbul, Turkey for some IBA (International Boxing Association) event and had at his mercy a gaggle of journalists eager to hang on his every word and fulfil their quota of content deliverables. This meant that when he said he was retired, that was it: he was retired. It meant that when he said he would only come back to fight Oleksandr Usyk, he was actually now semi-retired and would still make the effort for Usyk, just Usyk, the little sausage-rabbit-dosser. It also meant that when he said he would fight Anthony Joshua, the big stiff-body-builder-idiot, he would do that as well, if the money was right, and if the split was in his favour, and if it still allowed him to be the next Bond.

Knowing the man’s history, it was only natural to question the veracity of these statements, as well as the need for so many similar news stories, all of which originated from the same source: boxing’s most unreliable narrator. It was no coincidence, perhaps, that Fury’s return to claims and contradictions arrived two weeks before Usyk’s next fight – his first since beating Fury. It was no surprise, either, to see so many people get taken for a ride, willingly. It was, to them, not lies but news. Don’t think, be first! This Fury knows better than anyone. It’s why, when bored, he often exploits it.

Most of the time that’s fine and occasionally fun. However, hearing Oleksandr Usyk’s name mentioned and demeaned by a man he has twice defeated was quite surreal and a little insulting. If it wasn’t enough to just question the wins, which Fury did, he then made it seem entirely plausible – right even – that they should fight again, despite him being two-nil down. Not only that, this third fight should happen in England, according to Fury, where, he said, there would be a better chance of him getting a fairer shake from the judges. It was said with a straight face, too. This time he wasn’t even joking.

One man with the power to make Fury’s dream become a reality is Turki Alalshikh, the ubiquitous financier, publisher and hand-holder from Saudi Arabia. It is a dream he shares, apparently, and no sooner had Fury publicly stated his one condition for a return than Alalshikh went all Neil Diamond: reaching out, touching hands. “I talked with him [Fury],” said Alalshikh on Wednesday, “and I have his word to have him in Riyadh Season in 2026. We have a rabbit to hunt.”

The “rabbit” in question is of course Usyk, otherwise known as the heavyweight champion of the world. That title, and role, was once considered the most powerful in all of sport, but that is no longer the case in 2025. Now a great like Usyk can be labelled a “rabbit” and dragged by contenders here, there and everywhere to improve their chances of relieving him of his belts. Now a great like Usyk can be goaded and bought. Now a great like Usyk must entertain pointless rematches because they’ll get it right next time, dammit.

Maybe now Oleksandr Usyk needs to stand up for himself and finally say, “No, you had your chance. Leave me alone.”

If ever he does, he will be speaking for us all.

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(VIDEO) Floyd Mayweather Exposes ‘Broke’ Accusers With Supercar Spending Splurge

By Admin July 6, 2025

Back in March, Daniel Geiger of Business Insider made a report that a real estate investment boxing legend Floyd Mayweather had allegedly made in New York City, which Mayweather claimed cost $402 million, never actually occurred.

As a result, Mayweather hit Business Insider with a $100 million lawsuit for defamation and denied the report’s validity.

In the aftermath of this, a YouTube account called Fighters Corner published a video titled, “Stephen A Smith EXPOSES Floyd Mayweather For Going BANKRUPT After $402 Million SCAM”. The video went viral (despite not actually having Smith speaking about Mayweather), and made many wonder whether Mayweather was broke.

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Mayweather has since spoken out about this, calling out anybody who claims that he’s broke or tries to discredit the amount of money he has in his bank account (which made Teofimo Lopez say, ‘I ain’t never seen numbers like that in my life!’ when he saw it).

But Mayweather isn’t relying on others to talk about how much money he still has. He took that upon himself with a July 4 Instagram video that showed him walking around a supercar dealership and showing off four cars that he said he had just purchased.

The post is captioned, “When y’all make another video about me being broke, make sure you include this footage.”

After showing the first three cars (which look to be a McLaren, a Porsche, and a Ferrari), Mayweather heads outside to flex a Mercedes-Benz sedan, of which only 99 exist in the world. This was the final supercar that Mayweather said he had purchased.

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Mayweather earned his “Money” nickname for the staggering amount of money he earned during his iconic, undefeated professional boxing career. And he clearly wanted to make it knows that he’s still got enough of that money to make purchases like these cars.

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Venus Williams was told her uterine fibroid symptoms were ‘normal’—here’s what she wants you to know

By Admin July 6, 2025

Venus Williams is used to fighting battles on the tennis court.

But in a recent revelation, the seven-time Grand Slam champion shared a very different kind of struggle—one that didn’t involve rackets or rivals, but doctors and misdiagnosed pain. For years, Williams says, her complaints about fibroid-related symptoms were brushed off by the very people she turned to for help.

“It just got too bad, and I couldn’t handle it,” she said in an exclusive TODAY interview.

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And her story isn’t just powerful—it’s painfully familiar for many women, especially Black women, navigating the healthcare system while battling conditions like uterine fibroids.

“They told me it was normal”

In an interview that sparked important conversations across social media and health circles, Venus opened up about how she struggled for years with bloating, pain, and fatigue, only to be told over and over again that it was “normal.” For a while, she even believed it. After all, she was a professional athlete used to pushing through discomfort.

But as the symptoms worsened and began interfering with her everyday life—and her game—it became clear something wasn’t right. The problem? Doctors still weren’t listening.

Eventually, she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids, a condition that affects an estimated 70% of women by the age of 50, yet remains widely misunderstood and, too often, underdiagnosed.

What are fibroids?

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that develop in or around the uterus. They can be as small as a grape or as large as a melon, and while some women may not experience any symptoms at all, others—like Venus—can suffer from:

Heavy periods
Pelvic pain
Bloating
Frequent urination
Fatigue
Pain during sex

Despite how common they are, fibroids are frequently dismissed, especially when the person reporting them is young, not planning a pregnancy, or simply told to “tough it out.”

Why fibroids fly under the radar

One reason fibroids go unnoticed or untreated is that their symptoms overlap with what many people—including doctors—consider “normal” period experiences. A little cramping? Everyone gets that. Bloating? Must be your cycle. Heavy bleeding? That’s just hormones, right?

Wrong.

While some discomfort can be normal during menstruation, pain that disrupts your life isn’t. Neither is bleeding so heavy it soaks through pads or tampons in under an hour, or bloating that makes you look six months pregnant. “As bad as things were for me, crazy amounts of bleeding like you couldn’t imagine … my doctors told me it was normal,” she said. “I never realized (anything) was wrong.”
Venus’s experience highlights the normalization of suffering that many women endure, often chalked up to just being a woman.

Venus’s story is a reminder that we need better conversations around period health, reproductive issues, and pain—especially in medical spaces. Too many women are told that their pain is “in their head” or “just part of being female,” which not only delays proper treatment but causes deep emotional frustration and mistrust in healthcare.

What you can do if you suspect fibroids

If you’re reading this and wondering whether your symptoms might be more than “just a bad period,” here’s what to know:
Track your symptoms. Write down how often you’re experiencing pain, bloating, or heavy bleeding.

Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion. If your doctor brushes you off, it’s okay to seek someone who takes your concerns seriously.

Ask for an ultrasound. It’s often the first tool used to detect fibroids.

Learn about treatment options. These can include hormonal therapies, minimally invasive procedures like uterine fibroid embolization, and, in some cases, surgery.

NB: This information is based on internet research and is intended for general knowledge only. It should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice.

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Canelo Alvarez Calls Out One Man For Rematch And It’s Not Dmitry Bivol

By Admin July 6, 2025

Canelo Alvarez is targeting a rematch with one former rival in particular.

The 34-year-old from Guadalajara, Mexico is just shy of 70 fights in to an outstanding professional career which began two decades ago when he was just a 15-year-old boy.

Since entering the paid ranks, Canelo has won world title across four weight classes including the undisputed super-middleweight championship which he won for the second time on May 3 when he defeated Cuba’s William Scull in Riyadh.

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The Mexican icon is just two months away from doing battle with fellow pound-for-pound star Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford, as the pair get set to lock horns on Saturday September 13 at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Despite his considerable success, Canelo has tasted defeat on two occasions since making his debut, with the first of these losses coming against retired five-division world champion Floyd Mayweater Jr in 2013.

In a feature with DAZN Boxing, Canelo admitted that he would ‘love’ to face Mayweather again to potentially avenge the defeat he suffered, but admits that he does not believe this will ever happen.

“Yes, of course [I would like to fight Mayweather again]. I would love the opportunity to get revenge. Obviously we know it’s not going to happen but yes, I would love to get rid of that little thorn.”

Mayweather drew the curtain on his professional career back in 2017, just months after he stopped MMA legend Conor McGregor in the tenth round of their monumental crossover match-up in Las Vegas.

The 48-year-old from Michigan remained undefeated for the duration of his tenure, defeating all 50 of the opponents he faced including Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Miguel Cotto.

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‘Just keep doing it’: Eye-Opening Tiger Woods News Emerges This Week

By Admin July 6, 2025

Tiger Woods is currently off the competitive golf scene following his March Achilles surgery, his 14th major operation.

Despite this hiatus, fans continue to spot him on the course, often as a supportive dad.

Recently, Woods was seen at the Nicklaus Junior Championship in Tequesta, Florida, cheering on his 16-year-old son Charlie, who finished sixth in a field of 122.

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Woods has remained present throughout his son’s rise, including celebrating his first American Junior Golf Association win in May.

However, an astonishing fact about Woods’ own golf game came up this week. On the latest episode of Golf.com’s “Subpar” podcast, that star’s former caddie Steve Williams divulged a wild long‑held secret.

Williams routinely gave Tiger incorrect yardages to exploit his adrenaline‑charged state.

“The one thing I always noticed for Tiger when he was running a little warm is the adrenaline that he would get going,” Williams explained. “I could tell that when the adrenaline was going, he would walk quicker, he would talk quicker. Everything became a bit quicker.”

“The biggest thing I did was adjust the yardages all the time. I mean I was constantly doing that. You know, if it was 160 yards and it’s a 9-iron, I’d be telling him it’s 170 or something,” Williams continued.

“I’d be adjusting the yardages so often because he just got the adrenaline going and ball started going further and further.”

Even on par‑threes, Williams recalled telling Tiger a six‑iron distance as a seven‑iron to keep him in check. The longtime caddie admitted this took courage.

“I had to be extremely aware of that, and I got a very good handle on that, to the point where I can recall one round at Bay Hill in the final round of one of his victories there,” Williams remarked.

“I didn’t give him the right yardage – the correct yardage – on any shot for the entire round… I did that so often when he got running hot and got the adrenaline going,” Williams added.

“Yeah. It took him a while to (figure it out). I can’t remember or pinpoint exactly when he asked me something about it. He said, ‘Just keep doing it. You know what you are doing.’”

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FINALLY! Eddie Hearn reveals when Anthony Joshua will make long-awaited comeback

By Admin July 6, 2025

Anthony Joshua will return to the ring before the year is out.

The Watford powerhouse has been out of action since suffering a devastating knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last September.

During his hiatus, AJ underwent elbow surgery, which will keep him out of high-intensity training for a few more weeks.

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But with the end of his rehabilitation in sight, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn has begun talking to his client about his next steps.

“AJ is going to get back into the ring around November, December,” Hearn told talkSPORT.com.

“He’s chilled. We don’t decide his opponent, he will, with his training team.

“But collectively, we will say, ‘Here are four or five guys, what do we think? What do we like?’

“Obviously, you do have to be conscious of a potential fight with Tyson Fury, but we are not going to hang around forever, so you need to come back with a good win, and that will be the plan at the end of the year…

“There have been some texts back and forth between me and him [about his next fight].

“He is a student of the game, he watches every heavyweight fight.

“So we just go, ‘What do you think about this guy?’

“But his general reaction is ‘Yeah, no problem’. I have never known him to say no to anyone.

“Maybe that is where we have maybe slipped up a couple of times.

“But that is the nature of man. He has fought everybody in his career, and he will continue to do so.”

A fight with Fury is not expected to come next as ‘The Gypsy King’ isn’t planning on competing again until 2026.

However, AJ could end up in the ring with another one of his long-time rivals, Deontay Wilder.

‘The Bronze Bomber’ returned to winning ways last weekend with a stoppage victory over underhanded American Tyrrell Herndon.

Hearn is currently in talks with Wilder’s manager, Shelly Finkel, over a possible clash with another one of his fighters, Dave Allen.

But Hearn claims Team Wilder has also expressed interest in a bout with Joshua over the coming months.

Wilder is due to box twice more before the turn of the year and could close 2025 in style against Joshua after another tune-up.

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Why Serena Williams Sends Emotional Message to Sister Venus Williams

By Admin July 6, 2025

Venus Williams is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, celebrated for her remarkable skill, athleticism, and resilience on the court.

Throughout her illustrious career, she has captured seven Grand Slam singles titles, including five Wimbledon championships and two U.S. Open trophies.

However, her appearance on the tennis court in recent years wasn’t the most recognized one; instead, we have seen her at more social events than playing tennis. Venus Williams recently revealed that she has been battling fibroids, a condition that has affected her throughout her tennis career.

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In May, Venus Williams confirmed that she has not officially retired from tennis, stating that she remains open to returning when the time feels right. Since then, it has been revealed that the elder Williams sister has been dealing with ongoing health issues, A personal challenge she first publicly discussed in an interview with Self magazine.

Venus Williams’ health battle with Fibroids

Venus Williams has revealed that she has been battling fibroids, a painful condition that affected her during some of the most iconic moments of her career. The tennis star discussed her health struggles in an interview with NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah, opening up about the challenges she’s faced and the impact the condition has had on her life and performance.

Fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that develop in or around the uterus, cause terrible pain, nausea, and persistent anemia during periods for some time. Many of these symptoms worsen during menstrual cycles, a reality Venus Williams openly discussed in her interview. Those were the symptoms that Venus Williams shared during her interview with Zinhle Essamuah.

Williams shared in the interview that she had taken advantage of this time, hoping to surpass this situation, “I’ve been taking this time to rest and recover and live my life and be, you know, a happy person without fibroids.”

Serena Williams Sends a Message of Support to her sister

It is well known that Venus and Serena Williams share a strong, supportive bond both on and off the court. Together, the Williams sisters have competed in numerous tournaments, achieving an incredible 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals in women’s doubles. For this reason, Serena penned a heartfelt message to her sister on social media.

Serena Williams took to Instagram Stories to show support for her sister, Venus Williams, after Venus publicly opened up about her battle with fibroids in an interview with Self Magazine. The tennis icon reshared images from the feature, highlighting her sister’s strength and resilience.

In the first story, Serena posted a photo of Venus with the caption, “Your courage.” She followed it with another repost, featuring a quote from Venus about the care and caution she has to take with her health. Serena added a heartfelt note to the post, writing simply, “She fought so hard.”

It’s worth noting that Serena Williams has also battled fibroids, a condition she was diagnosed with in 2016. Since then, she has dealt with painful treatments and ongoing health challenges related to the condition.

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Rory McIlroy and Erica Stoll’s relationship could break down again for one major reason

By Admin July 5, 2025

There could be trouble on the horizon for Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica Stoll.

The 36-year-old golfing icon threw a curveball when, just a day after his victory at the Wells Fargo Championship, he filed for divorce from his wife Erica, 37, with whom he shares a four-year-old daughter, Poppy Kennedy McIlroy.

However, the breakup would be short-lived, as just a few weeks later, Rory and Erica, who met in 2012, made a U-turn on their plans to divorce. The reason for their split was never publicly confirmed, but it was reported that the pair faced struggles in the relationship due to a combination of factors.

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Erica reportedly felt lonely in their marriage and wanted a more traditional family life, which didn’t exactly bode well with Rory’s demanding and busy golf career.

At the time, one source told US Weekly that Erica felt isolated while her husband was away for tournaments and that they were living “very different lives”.

Regardless of the reasoning behind the divorce filing, the pair seemingly got things back on track. As recently as the 2025 Masters week in April, Erica was there supporting her husband, even going as far as to serve as his caddie.

But could there be trouble on the horizon? Astrology expert Inbaal Honigman seems to think so, if one factor props up that is.

Speaking on behalf of Spin Genie, she stressed, “Rory and Erica’s star signs have a lot in common, which can be a blessing or a curse, because a relationship of two similar people can enhance their worst qualities as well as their best.

“Both Taurus, which is Rory’s sign, and Virgo, which is Erica’s sign, are Earth signs. Earth signs in astrology are practical, reliable and grounded,” Inbaal explained, adding, “They’re both dependable and responsible.”

“Taurus is a little more indoorsy than sociable Virgo,” the astrologer pointed out, noting, “Virgo is a little more humorous than quiet Taurus, but they’re very similar.

“On the one hand, it makes them compatible, as both will be great at running a household and being respectful of one another.”

However, this very factor could be their downfall. Inbaal warned: “On the other hand, Earth signs aren’t very romantic, so neither are great at expressing their emotions, which can be a difficulty in long-term relationships.”

Relationship expert Jacob Lucas also weighed in, and he had quite the opposite opinion.

“When people get divorced, and they’re fully separated, they’ve had time to reflect upon what happened. They are probably less angry; they’ve had time to think about things.

“They’ll be able to recognise their behaviours, aka, ‘I overreacted there.’ Things may have gotten out of hand, and it is good to have the time apart to recognise why you were together in the first place,” he added, seemingly hinting things may be between and stable for the couple this time round.

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“Be Ready”: Gervonta Davis Sets Sights On New Division As He Calls Out Undefeated World Champion

By Admin July 5, 2025

Gervonta Davis appears to be targeting a showdown with an unbeaten world champion.

The 30-year-old from Baltimore, Maryland is over 30-fights into what has been an impressive professional career, which began back in 2013.

Tank’ has already won world titles across several weight classes, currently reigning as the WBA world lightweight champion which he captured back in 2019 with a stoppage victory over Yuriorkis Gamboa.

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Davis also holds victories over the likes of Ryan Garcia, Leo Santa Cruz and Jose Pedraza, with 28 of his 30 professional victories coming via stoppage.

He made his most recent ring appearance against Lamont Roach Jr on March 1, fighting to a majority decision draw against the former WBA super-featherweight champion at the Barclays Center in New York City.

The pair are set to face each other in a highly anticipated rematch on August 16 in Las Vegas, but ‘Tank’ Davis looks to have his sights set on a showdown with IBF world super-lightweight champion Richardson Hitchins.

In a social media exchange with Hitchins, Davis sent a scathing message to the 27-year-old from New York as he urges his countryman to ‘be ready’ for him, hinting that a fight between the pair could be made in the near future.

“When I see you be ready.”

Hitchins successfully retained his IBF crown on June 14, stopping Australia’s George Kambosos Jr with a thunderous body shot in the eighth round of their bout at The Theatre at Madison Square Garden.

The 27-year-old is unbeaten in his 20 professional outings since his debut 8-years-ago and will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of Davis’ highly anticipated rematch against Roach, which could prove to be a ‘fight of the year’ contender.

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