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How Daniel Dubois could get third fight with Oleksandr Usyk as he

By Admin October 8, 2025

Daniel Dubois could get third fight with Oleksandr Usyk as he accepts eliminator showdown

The Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk trilogy fight is still a distinct possibility, with DDD agreeing a deal to face Frank Sanchez.

The British heavyweight has agreed to negotiate a contest against Sanchez to become the mandatory challenger for Usyk’s IBF belt.

The Ukrainian legend is the current undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after beating Dubois at Wembley earlier this year.

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But DDD wants another crack after disappointing himself in his last bout.

Dubois was comfortably beaten by Usyk, with the 38-year-old knocking the Londoner down before dealing the killer blow later in round five.

Dubois has since sacked his coach Don Charles, while it has been revealed he attended a gathering the night before the contest.

And if he wants to face Usyk again, Dubois will have to get through Sanchez first.

The Cuban has already seen plenty of other potential opponents pull out, but Dubois has accepted the challenge.

Efe Ajagba turned down a rematch after being floored in a points loss to Sanchez.

Britain’s next great heavyweight, Moses Itauma, also turned down a potential contest against Sanchez.

Richard Torrez Jnr is officially ahead of Dubois in the IBF rankings, but despite being No.7, the 28-year-old has seized the opportunity.

The two camps have until October 22 to agree a fight or the IBF will step in and order a purse bid.

If the contest is agreed, Dubois would be facing a tricky opponent.

Sanchez has 25 wins to his name and just one defeat, so it’s no wonder that other people have been trying to find alternatives, but you can never say Dubois shirks a challenge.

The British star has fought some of the best around, and he wants one more crack at Usyk.

Will Dubois face Usyk again?

Usyk has been ordered to defend his WBO belt against Joseph Parker next.

Parker was meant to face Dubois in Saudi Arabia, but the Englishman withdrew through illness, and the New Zealander knocked out an unfit Martin Bakole, who was drafted in as a very late replacement.

Parker has enjoyed a great few years in his career after some setbacks, including losing to Joe Joyce.

But he is back to the top of his game, and he wants to take on Usyk.

However, a date for that has yet to be arranged due to a back injury for Usyk.

He has been granted a three-month extension to sort out a deal for that fight.

Parker will now take on Fabio Wardley for the right to face Usyk.

So once that is resolved, and Dubois wins, we could see a third contest between the two.But equally, it is far from guaranteed.

That is because Usyk is starting to approach the end of a glittering career, with the CEO of his promotional company, Sergey Lapin, saying: “Oleksandr has earned the time to recover. And after that, fans will see him back in the ring – ready for new great fights.

“Right now, our team is considering new opportunities and an exciting location to stage another fight for the undisputed world championship.

“In the meantime, we wish good luck to Joseph Parker and Fabio Wardley – may the best man win.”

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Terence Crawford explains how he developed his body for Canelo Alvarez fight

By Admin October 8, 2025

As Terence Crawford reflects on his undisputed super middleweight title win over Canelo Alvarez, he talks to Andre Ward about preparing himself to make the physical leap up several weight divisions in order to make the fight happen.

“When I was fighting at these lower weights I had to always keep myself from growing,” Crawford said. “When I was at 147 everybody was like ‘man, he’s a gym rat.’ I’m always in the gym anyway but I had to stay in the gym because I had to keep my weight down and stay in reasonable touching range to be able to make weight. So when I was able to work out, not worry about what I do in the weight room or what I do nutrition wise, my body just started doing what it do.

“Like, I didn’t tell my body to just get bigger or nothing…A lot of people don’t know this but I started working out for Canelo in February. This was a process. They think this happened overnight. Chet was like ‘you going to get this Canelo fight, we got to start now, got to start working on your legs, working on your power so you can withstand those big shots and you know he’s going to be punching your arms’ and this and that. So we already preparing for Canelo in February. So when they say ‘ah he just gained all this weight,’ nah, it was a process. It was bulk and then cut.”

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Crawford was then asked about fighting infrequently and whether he believes extended time in between fights is a hindrance.

“I think you get your sharpness from sparring and in the gym. If you’re sharp in the gym you’re going to be sharp in the fight. That’s just me. A lot of people don’t believe that…Me being in the game for so long, your body needs rest. So when you having these camps after camps after camps thinking ‘I’m staying active,’ you’re constantly tearing down your body.

“So when they say ‘oh, well Terence, he fights one time a year.’ That’s cool, for me. If I fight twice a year that’d be great, but one time a year — hey, I’m giving my body the proper time it needs to recover because as I got older that’s just as important as anything else, is recovery.”

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Tiger Woods beaming with pride as son Charlie delivers another big golf victory

By Admin October 8, 2025

While golf fans were glued to the Ryder Cup drama, Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Woods was quietly putting on a show of his own — and winning again.

The 16-year-old prodigy fired a sizzling 68 and led The Benjamin School to team victory at the South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship at The Club at TwinEagles Talon Course in Naples, Florida.

Charlie came out swinging with eight birdies in his opening round, mixing one bogey and a triple but still carding a brilliant 68 to sit tied for second after day one.

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He couldn’t quite repeat that fireworks display in round two, but held his nerve with four birdies and four bogeys to finish at 4-under for the 36-hole tournament, good enough for T4 overall.

Teammate Clint Lewis matched Charlie’s 4-under total, and the pair proved the driving force behind Benjamin School’s narrow four-shot win over Sarasota High School.

Benjamin’s five-man squad — Woods, Lewis, Andrew Tsar (10-over, T30), Drew Sterling (2-over, T13) and Campbell Hogan (14-over, T46) — combined for a team total of 1-over, enough to top a strong 16-team field.

The individual title went to Jack Donovan, who beat Henry Liebwein in a two-hole playoff after both finished on 9-under-par.

Out of 98 starters, 82 players completed the event.

This is already Charlie’s second high school team title, adding to his Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class A State Championship win last November.

Now a junior at The Benjamin School, Charlie continues to rise up the ranks — he’s currently No. 9 in the AJGA national rankings, and his CV reads like that of a seasoned pro.

Charlie captured his first individual AJGA title earlier this season in May with victory at the Team TaylorMade Invitational, and he finished a respectable T9 at the Boys Junior PGA two months later.

The South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship also featured a girls’ event, won individually by Abigail Lee and by Barron Collier in the team competition.

There is anticipation that Charlie and his father Tiger Woods will once again team up in the annual PNC Championship just before Christmas.

Woods, who turns 50 on 30 December, has been out of competitive action all season after recovering from surgery to repair a left Achilles tendon.

Charlie will graduate from The Benjamin School in 2027.

It remains to be seen which college Charlie will choose to represent.

Charlie’s father Tiger attended Stanford University, but initial reports indicate he is unlikely going to follow his father’s footsteps.

One potential option for Charlie could be Florida State, but at this stage it’s unknown.

How does Charlie Woods’ performance compare to other notable junior golfers?

Charlie Woods is one of the best American junior golfers in 2025.

Tiger Woods’ son is currently ranked ninth in the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) rankings in October 2025.

Charlie has accumulated an average points of 46.72 points.

But he is some way off the top spot held by Miles Russell, who is also ranked 14th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR).

Russell’s rise in the junior ranks has been so dominant that he has already been invited to compete in four tournaments on the PGA Tour.

But the 16-year-old has missed the cut each time.

Charlie is ranked 905th in the WAGR.

Here’s a look at the top 20 players on the AJGA rankings as October 2025:

AJGA Rankings (October 2025)
Rank	Player	Grad Year	Avg Points
1	Miles Russell	2027	160.964
2	Giuseppe Puebla	2027	92.576
3	Luke Colton	2026	81.201
4	Jessy Huebner	2027	64.959
5	Tyler Mawhinney	2026	63.776
6	Hamilton Coleman	2026	62.279
7	Lunden Esterline	2027	50.633
8	Tyler Watts	2026	50.188
9	Charlie Woods	2027	46.715
10	Ronin Banerjee	2027	44.612
11	Chase Hughes	2028	44.400
12	Evan Liu	2027	41.687
13	Luke Ringkamp	2026	38.917
14	Dawson Lew	2027	38.085
15	Bailey Sutter	2026	36.822
16	Cameron Kuchar	2026	35.882
17	Mason Howell	2026	34.024
18	Drake Harvey	2026	33.433
19	Ayden Fynaut	2026	33.425
20	Pennson Badgett	2026	33.078
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How Gauff went from a ‘hoodie connoisseur’ to a fashion

By Admin October 7, 2025

How Gauff went from a ‘hoodie connoisseur’ to a fashion-forward trendsetter

Over the course of her career, as Coco Gauff’s game has evolved, so too has her fashion sense.

She’s now regarded as one of the most fashion-forward players on the Hologic WTA Tour, a true trendsetter. It’s quite a long way from when she first turned pro back in 2018, when she lived and died by the hoodie.

“I used to be a hoodie connoisseur,” the World No. 3 said ahead of her opening-round match at this week’s Wuhan Open. “I owned, like, 70-something hoodies and having all those … it was really bad. My mom had told me I had to stop buying hoodies. And then, when I turned maybe 17 or 18, I just stopped. And now I don’t really grab a hoodie unless I go to the airport. But yeah, I didn’t know what my fashion was going to be, so I feel like I was just conserving myself.

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“Now I’m a lot more expressive of what I wear on and off the court. It’s really fun. I like wearing clothes. I’m not very talented in a lot of things, so I think clothes is just a way to express myself.”

We’d argue Gauff’s lack of talent argument, as she’s won two Grand Slam titles and is firmly entrenched in the Top 5 ahead of the year-end WTA Finals in Riyadh, where she’s already qualified and is the defending champion.

As for her fashion on court, it’s been on point (and very intentional). The American has worn a different outfit at every tournament she’s played in this year, each of which has received rave reviews.

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As for her wardrobe off the court, she doesn’t plan much in advance. Gauff takes an organic, in-the-moment approach: How she feels when she gets out of bed dictates her choice for the day.

“It just depends on the mood,” the 21-year-old said. “Some days I wake up feeling really feminine and [I want to wear] skirts and stuff. Other days I wake up feeling like a tomboy. It just kind of depends on what my mood is, which is why it’s always hard for me to plan outfits in advance. I never know what I’m going to feel like in the moment.”

The French Open champion arrives in Wuhan coming off a semifinal showing in Beijing, where she lost in straight sets to eventual champion Amanda Anisimova.

She received a bye in the first round of Wuhan, the final WTA 1000 tournament of 2025, and will play unseeded Moyuka Uchijima in the second round.

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Serena Williams calls out Simone Biles over Vegas post

By Admin October 7, 2025

Tennis legend Serena Williams stirred the social media pot with a cheeky comment beneath Simone Biles’ recent Instagram carousel from Las Vegas.

In the post, Biles showed off moments from a Vegas trip – posing in a polka-dot bikini, tank tops, and casual looks during downtime.

When the carousel dropped, one face was missing: Serena’s. In response, Williams left a playful comment: “What’s the meaning of this????!!!! lol where am I??” The jab came with enough humor to feel more like a friendly tease than a feud, but fans immediately dug into whether there was more behind the banter.

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As spectators dissect celebrity posts, this jab adds another layer to how athletes engage when stepping outside their sport. Biles, who was in Vegas supporting her husband Jonathan Owens’ NFL outing, captioned “Vegas owes us nothing.”

The mix of glamour, getaway vibes, and friend-circle outings made the IG carousel an appealing visual story. Serena’s comment simply punctuated it with a little public curiosity – and perhaps FOMO.

Williams and Biles have a long history of mutual respect and occasional playful teasing. Over years, they’ve shared stages, exchanged praise, and navigated the pressures of being elite athletes in the public eye.

Serena’s jab here may be less dig, more affectionate prompting-an expression of “Hey, include me in the fun next time.”

When friendship meets social media jab

This moment is an example of how public figures use banter to stay human. Their legacies aren’t just accomplishments – they’re supported by their personalities and relationships. Serena’s comment reminds us that even icons feel the desire to be in the frame.

For Biles, the Miami-Las Vegas getaway wasn’t about offense – it was an escape. For Serena, the comment was a gentle nudge: a reminder that sometimes absence is more noticeable than presence. And in the world of celebrity friendship, sometimes the smallest prompt makes the biggest ripple.

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Boxing World Is All Saying The Same Thing About Terence Crawford’s Next Move

By Admin October 7, 2025

One of the biggest stories in the boxing world right now is what Terence Crawford is going to do next after his dominant unanimous decision win against Canelo Alvarez last month.

With that win, Crawford became the undisputed super middleweight champion, thus making him the first male boxer to become undisputed in three different weight divisions. Not to mention that this victory over the arguable face of boxing skyrocketed Crawford’s star power, making him known in the mainstream sports world and heightening his profile within the sweet science.

Crawford’s sustained dominance over several weight divisions makes it so he has all the options in the world regarding his next fight. He could stay at 168 pounds to rematch Canelo, drop back down to 154 pounds, or even jump up to the 174-pound division to fight Dmitry Bivol, David Benavidez, or Artur Beterbiev.

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Or Crawford could call it a career and hang up the gloves for good. And given that he just turned 38 years old (and now has more money than he knows what to do with after his success against Canelo), this option surely is looking more and more appealing by the day.

ESPN Gets ‘Real’ When Predicting Terence Crawford’s Next Career Move

On October 2, ESPN’s Andreas Hale wrote an article titled, ‘Boxing real or Not’. When it came to Terence Crawford, he answered the statement, “Terence Crawford’s next fight will be at 160 pounds,” by asserting that this was “Real” — so long as he decides to fight again.

Hale went on to note that Crawford would have a chance to win a championship in a sixth division if he moved down to 160 pounds (which he skipped over to face Canelo).

While Hale’s sentiment makes sense, Crawford would probably be sacrificing money to make this career move, as there’s no big name in the 160-pound middleweight division. Plus, the path to him winning an undisputed title at middleweight is murky because there are currently three champions there.

That being said, two of these champions (Janibek Alimkhanuly and Erislandy Lara) are supposed to be fighting in December. So if Crawford were to fight the third champion (Carlos Adames, WBC) and win, he could presumably face the winner of Alimkhanuly vs. Lara for the undisputed middleweight titles in 2026.

That said, Hale isn’t the first to raise this subject, as fans immediately took to X to debate the possibility when the fight was announced on October 2.

Yesterday Turki Alalshikh teased big plans for Terence Crawford, saying “The champ have a lot of surprise, for his city, and for the future.” 👀

With Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Erislandy Lara rumored for December, Crawford could first challenge Carlos Adames for the 160 pound WBC… pic.twitter.com/7cCOK9LrKs

— Source of Boxing (@Sourceofboxing) October 3, 2025

Therefore, it’s all up to what Crawford wants to do with the time remaining in his career. Or he could call it quits now and sail off into the sunset as an all-time great.

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Canelo Ready to Flip the Finger to Criticism with Huge Move

By Admin October 7, 2025

Canelo Alvarez faces the most complex crossroads of his career, with a devastating loss to Terence Crawford and trainer Calvin Ford’s explosive comments—that the Mexican icon “got old in the ring”—fueling intense speculation over his future.

However, amidst the criticism, WBN speculates that Canelo’s next move could be a truly huge one: a pivot to the cruiserweight division.

The four-division champion’s next move is delayed by elbow surgery, pushing his return until the second or third quarter of 2026. This extended layoff gives Canelo a chance to strategically plot a course that can both silence critics and secure a monumental legacy.

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The Cruiserweight Crossroads: A Path to History
The clamor for a David Benavidez fight or a Dmitry Bivol rematch remains loud, but the physical and mental toll of those high-pressure bouts might be too high for a fighter entering the twilight of his career.

Instead, WBN speculates that Canelo may choose to pivot to the cruiserweight division (200 pounds) for a less physically draining but historically significant challenge. Such a move would allow him to chase a world title in a record fifth weight class, a feat that would further cement his legacy while enabling him to avoid the high-pressure style of a Benavidez or the elite size of a Bivol at light-heavyweight.

A move to 200 pounds would open the door for a massive all-Mexican clash against current WBA and WBO champion Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, or a contest against the winner of the ordered rematch between WBC belt holder Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelian 2.

If successful, Canelo could eventually welcome Benavidez to the higher limit in the final bout of his Riyadh Season deal.

‘He Got Old in the Ring’ | Ford’s Criticism
The push for a strategic move to cruiserweight is amplified by the severe criticism levied by Gervonta “Tank” Davis‘s head trainer, Calvin Ford.

Speaking to Fight Hub TV, Ford explained that the outcome of the Crawford fight was not a shock, claiming he had foreseen the former pound-for-pound king’s difficulties.

When asked for his reaction to Crawford’s dominant performance, Ford stated:

“No, that is not crazy! You know why I say it’s not crazy? Because I predicted it, and I said Canelo was going to get old in the ring that night. No disrespect to Crawford.”

Ford went further, suggesting that Crawford intentionally carried Canelo to the final bell despite having the firepower to finish the contest earlier. “Crawford could have stopped him,” Ford added. “He was being humble of Canelo. It was a great fight, and it was a good talk for the boxing world.”

The implication is heavy: Canelo’s loss was less about Crawford’s unexpected jump in weight and more about an irreversible decline for the 35-year-old.

Jake Paul: The Long-Term Mega-Money Play?
Canelo still has two fights remaining on his lucrative contract with Turki Alalshikh. Looking beyond that contract, another surprising option looms large: a future fight against YouTube-star-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

WBN understands that a Canelo vs. Paul showdown in 2027 remains a possibility after his Riyadh Season deal expires. Canelo has openly dismissed Paul in the past. However, the guaranteed nine-figure payday a fight of that magnitude would generate is a massive incentive for the Mexican icon as he looks to wind down his career, especially if he has already acclimated to the division.

Whether he pursues a safer path to a fifth-division title, a highly controversial bout with Paul, or steps back into the fire against a top contender, Ford’s assessment ensures that, as usual, scrutiny will intensify, and all will review Canelo’s future performance through the lens of a fighter facing the inevitable march of time.

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Real Reason Tank Davis Underperformed Against Roach Reveals

By Admin October 7, 2025

Real Reason Gervonta Davis Underperformed Against Lamont Roach, Reveals By Coach Calvin Ford

Question marks remain over Gervonta Davis following his performance against Lamont Roach earlier this year.

Davis put his WBA lightweight title on the line against Roach at the Barclays Center in New York back in March, in a bout that most fans expected to be a straightforward defence for ‘Tank.’

It didn’t transpire that way though, as the two men couldn’t be separated at the conclusion of the contest, with it ending in a majority decision draw.

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Add to that various comments made about retirement, plus his decision to take a controversial exhibition contest against Jake Paul rather than a rematch with Roach, and it has fans wondering if Davis is still fully focused on his career.

His trainer Calvin Ford has now attempted to ease though concerns, explaining to Fight Hub TV the real reason why ‘Tank’ wasn’t at his best against Roach, and how a shoving incident with Paul at their launch press conference shows him that it won’t happen again.

“Jake crossed the line too close and was in his chest. That’s why Tank was backing him off. When I saw that I saw the glimpse of Tank was still in there.

“Last fight he was too friendly with Roach. I see a little glimpse of it but I understand, he’s trying to stay humble. You see glimpses of it when he’s talking but he’s trying to stay humble and trying to learn how to control the beast.”

The exhibition between Davis and Paul takes place on Friday 14 November at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will be broadcast live on Netflix.

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Tiger Woods return date set in ESPN announcement after months out through injury

By Admin October 7, 2025

Tiger Woods is set to make his return to competitive golf for the first time in a blockbuster matchup against Rory McIlroy for the return of TGL.

Woods ruptured his achilles in March, ruling him out of the Masters and pretty much everything since. The 15-time major winner broke cover in September and was seen hitting balls in a positive injury update. ESPN has now confirmed the schedule for Season 2 of TGL and he will face off against McIlroy on March 1.

McIlroy and Woods are both co-founders of TGL, and will face each other in TGL’s first primetime Sunday night match following the conclusion of the PGA Tours Cognizant Classic. McIlroy represents Boston Common Golf and Woods represents Jupiter Links.

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The network debut on ABC will be a rematch of last season’s thrilling finals between Atlanta Drive GC and runner-up New York Golf Club, where both finals matches were determined by a single point.

Mike McCarley, a Founder and CEO of TMRW Sports and TGL says that it “returns for Season 2 with an elevated experience for fans at SoFi Center and those watching at home.”

“We worked with our partner at ESPN on an enhanced schedule for our second season that includes TGL’s broadcast network debut on ABC,” he said.

In the fourth match of the season, Woods and Jupiter Links will face Season 1 runners-up New York Golf Club. Last season, New York staged an incredible comeback as they made the playoffs and reached the Finals after starting off with two losses.

New York includes Cameron Young, Xander Schauffele, and Matt Fitzpatrick, and alongside Woods will be Max Homa, Tom Kim, and Kevin Kisner.

Last season, New York dominated Jupiter to earn their very first victory after switching up their introduction music and eventually coming out on top 10-3. Woods, Kisner, and Kim struggled to get anything going early on.

TGL features six teams made of top PGA Tour players and is a 15-match regular season that includes seven matches in a nine days that represents nearly half of the regular season.

The top four teams make the TGL playoffs, and include a best-of-three Finals on Monday, March 23.

According to ESPN chief Rosalyn Durant, TGL “delivered everything we had hoped for in its first season: an innovative new sports product, good competition among the stars of the PGA Tour and a strong audience.”

The season will run from December 28 to March 3, with the top teams advancing to the playoffs at the end of March. Throughout the season, matches will air in the U.S. on ABC, ESPN, ESPN2 and the ESPN App.

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‘Call me EXTRA because’: Serena Williams Stuns in Backless Bubb

By Admin October 6, 2025

Take one scroll through Serena Williams’s Instagram and you’ll see it all.

Everything from podcast clips with sister Venus, to behind-the-scenes peeks from her NikeSKIMS shoot, glam shots from Paris Fashion Week and sweet family moments with husband Alexis Ohanian and daughters Olympia and Adira. And while the content varies, one thing stays consistent—her style is on point.

Take one of her recent Instagram posts for example. In a video Serena, 44, posted on October 3, she’s wearing a bubblegum pink dress that’s serving Barbie dreams. It features a halter neckline with flowing fabric that drapes off her arms and a peek-a-boo cutout adds a flirty detail at the front. But the real showstopper? It’s totally backless.

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She completed the look with voluminous, tight curls swept into a deep side part, a soft glam beat with plum lipstick and the perfect pop of blush.

“Call me EXTRA because I stay poppin’ — bubble gum that is,” she cheekily captioned the post.

Of course, this isn’t Serena’s first time slaying in pink.

Earlier this year, she lit up a pink carpet wearing a bold Off-White gown from the late Virgil Abloh’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection. The floor-length dress featured long sleeves, a high neckline,and a sleek side cutout. She paired it with hot pink mules and accessorized with a silver watch, stacked rings and sleek straight hair for that polished finish.

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“As much as I love blue – did you know pink is my favorite color?!” she captioned the carousel post.

In short: Serena + pink = a perfect match. And she’s clearly not done proving it.

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