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Jake Paul responds to fears Anthony Joshua fight won’t happen as

By Admin November 23, 2025

Jake Paul responds to fears Anthony Joshua fight won’t happen as rival has bold theory

Jake Paul has hit back at Ryan Garcia’s suggestion that his clash with Anthony Joshua ultimately won’t take place.

Paul stunned the boxing world by announcing he would take on former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua on December 19 in Miami.

With a month left to go, the pair came face-to-face for the first time in a launch press conference stateside.

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The YouTuber-turned-boxer is taking on a dangerous challenge, having fought just once at heavyweight, against a far out of shape Mike Tyson last November.

And the task at hand looked even more daunting as Joshua towered over him during their opening face-off.

There is a six inch height difference between the pair, with the 6ft 6ins giant dwarfing the 6ft Paul, who also has far less experience than the talented heavyweight.

Ryan Garcia’s theory over Anthony Joshua fight

And boxing superstar Ryan Garcia decided to take to social media to post a theory that was backed by thousands.

Garcia, a rival of Paul who has suggested Paul should fight him in the future, was quick to spot the huge gulf in size between the two fighters.

He wrote: “I seriously doubt this Jake vs Anthony fight takes place.

“It’s too much of a disadvantage, just don’t make sense. After the press conference that’s apparent.

“That’s not a knock on Jake HUGE BALLS. And I think he’s gotten much better, but it don’t make sense.”

Many boxing fans quickly agreed in the comments, and ‘King Ry’ had sparked a fierce debate.

Jake Paul’s response to Ryan Garcia’s theory

Garcia’s suggestion angered Paul who quickly took to his own account to issue a snappy response.

He wrote: “What don’t make sense is you fighting for a WBC belt [clash with Mario Barrios] after coming off an a** whooping by Rolly [Romero] and five other things I could bring up.

“But hey, that’s no knock on you, you have big… nah you ain’t having big nothing.”

He then added: “This will be the biggest upset in boxing history. Don’t doubt destiny.”

Despite concerns, Paul is adamant he will step into the ring and is hoping to record one of boxing’s biggest upsets ever.

The clash will go on his and Joshua’s professional records, and he is confident he can put the biggest stain yet on the Briton’s stellar resume.

Irrespective of backlash, Paul is making waves in the squared circle, and with it comes huge commercial interest and he is set to bank another mammoth $70 million purse.

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Anthony Joshua shocks fans with Oleksandr Usyk link-up ahead of

By Admin November 23, 2025

Anthony Joshua shocks fans with Oleksandr Usyk link-up ahead of Jake Paul showdown

Anthony Joshua has surprised fans after confirming that he will be preparing with Oleksandr Usyk’s team for his next fight.

Since splitting with long-time head coach Rob McCracken after his first loss to Usyk back in 2021, Joshua has bounced around camps. He worked with Robert Garcia and Derrick James, before a brief link-up with Ben Davison that he appears to have finished after being knocked out by Daniel Dubois.

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Now as he prepares to face Jake Paul in Miami, Joshua claims to have linked with his great rival’s team, albeit without the input of Usyk himself. The pair have appeared friendly whenever they have met, but they aren’t actually teaming up and the Ukrainian is not currently with Joshua in camp.

Anthony Joshua joins up with Oleksandr Usyk’s team for Jake Paul fight

On Friday afternoon, Anthony Joshua came head-to-head with Jake Paul for the first time since their Netflix super-fight was announced on Monday. The pair looked comically mismatched in terms of size, but stayed relatively respectful of one another in the build-up.

Aside from the face-off itself, it was not a particularly noteworthy press conference as the pair refused to engage in the trappings of trash talk that usually come with these sorts of events. However, Joshua did drop a bombshell when asked by host Ariel Helwani who would be in his corner for the fight.

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He revealed that he had been spending time working with Oleksandr Usyk’s team, albeit away from his old rival who recently dropped his WBO belt and lost undisputed status on a technicality.

“I was invited to train with Team Usyk,” Joshua told Helwani. “We’ve been doing some good training. He’s one of the best in the world. Getting an insight to how someone who’s achieved so much has been phenomenal. It’s been a great experience and it’s very challenging.”

Fans confused by Anthony Joshua’s exciting Usyk team news

Many fans have taken to social media to voice their confusion at the idea that Joshua is pulling out all the stops in order to prepare for a challenge like Paul. He noted that he finds too many distractions in London, and has as such gone international again.

“Trained by team usyk to fight Jake Paul… what a circus,” one fan wrote on Instagram, with another adding on X: “Yeah! Because you need an unbeaten champion to train with to ensure you beat the money man.”

Many fans noted that Joshua was already at a massive advantage given his size and world level experience. But they now feel he has an unassailable lead over Paul, writing: “Jake was already dead, but now he dead-dead.”

Another comical fan claimed that Usyk didn’t want his wins over Joshua to age poorly by him losing to Paul. “Usyk & his team were like ‘yeah you’re not f—ing this up & giving boxers a bad name we’re gonna help you’,” they wrote.

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Why I misled Paul’s team about Joshua’s weight – Hearn

By Admin November 22, 2025

Promoter Eddie Hearn says he misled Jake Paul’s representatives by claiming Anthony Joshua was heavier than he was in order to agree a favourable weight stipulation for their fight.

Briton Joshua, a former two-time unified heavyweight champion, will face the YouTuber-turned-boxer at the Kaseya Center in Miami on 19 December.

Joshua has weighed more than 250lb (17st 12lb) in each of his past three fights, but must come in under 245lb (17st 7lb). Both fighters will wear regulation 10oz gloves.

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“I spoke to AJ and he was sitting at 265lb (18st 13lb) or something like that. I think I told Nakisa [Bidarian – co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions] that he was 290lb (20st) or something like that,” Hearn told the 5 Live Boxing podcast.

The fight, streamed live on Netflix, is scheduled for eight three-minute rounds.

It will be a professional contest between one of Britain’s most decorated heavyweights and a former Disney Channel actor who has reinvented himself as a pay-per-view attraction.

“I said I’m not interested in balloon gloves and two-minute rounds but he said it was a real fight. I asked if it was 10 rounds or eight rounds – they said fine to eight,” Hearn added.

“They said ‘the only thing is that Jake will weigh about 220lb (15st 10lb) or 225lb (16st 1lb) and we want AJ to come down in weight’.

“He’s a heavyweight and hasn’t cut weight before. They said, ‘look we’re not being funny and it’s not that we need an advantage but we need you to have some disadvantage’.”

Paul, 28, holds a 12-1 professional record built mostly against limited or faded opposition, with his only defeat coming against Tommy Fury in 2023.

“People keep playing back old interviews where I said Jake Paul is average – I stand by that,” Hearn said.

“He’s improved a lot, but he’s not a world-class fighter. He’s maybe top 60 at cruiserweight. He trains properly and spars hard, but this is just different.”

Despite criticism that the bout is a mismatch designed to deliver Joshua, 35, an easy payday, Hearn insists his fighter remains focused on long-term plans.

“This isn’t ‘we’re fighting Jake Paul and retiring’. We’ve got massive plans for 2026,” he said.

“We’re going to have a run-out here, nick a career-high payday, and then go back into camp for serious stuff next year.”

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Canelo Alvarez makes shock claim about Crawford fight

By Admin November 22, 2025

Canelo Alvarez reveals return plan as he eyes stunning Terence Crawford rematch with talks underway

Canelo Alvarez has now suggested he wants a shot at revenge against Terence Crawford in 2026.

The Mexican was comprehensively outclassed in his huge showdown with Crawford in September, which saw him dethroned as undisputed super-middleweight champion.

It was a crossroads for the Mexican superstar who is now facing a new challenge, getting back on track after a seven-year streak of holding a title.

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Initially, it appeared that the pair would move on from their rivalry given the largely one-sided nature of the first clash.

But now Alvarez has bravely suggested he is ready for redemption in 2026.

That is according to Mexican outlet TV Azteca, who declared preliminary talks were already being held.

They wrote: “Before the end of 2025, Canelo Alvarez was on a visit to TV Azteca in his home and talked about the plans for the next year, where he will embark on different sports projects.

“In addition, he reiterated that his priority above the ring is the rematch against Terence Crawford, who is already negotiating, and wants to accommodate the place.”

It will be an uphill battle for Alvarez if he is to turn around the momentum and become the first fighter to beat Crawford.

Alvarez was also linked with a UK showdown with Chris Eubank Jr, but the Briton was beaten by Conor Benn in their rematch and it appears Crawford is one of his only options.

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As for Crawford, he has yet to commit his next move and has not commented publicly on a sequel with Alvarez.

Immediately after his victory, Crawford teased both retirement and a move to 160lbs.

Since then, Crawford has indicated he is indeed open to making new history in the new weight class.

And he suggested his most likely return option could well be against unified middleweight world champion Janibek Alimkhanuly, who he is open to facing in March.

Can Canelo beat Crawford?

On viewing the maiden clash, Alvarez will need to show drastic improvement and put in a career-best display to better Crawford.

But his worrying admission after the clash makes it an even harder task to pick the Mexican if the pair touch gloves again.

He said: “We knew Crawford is a great fighter. I did what I was supposed to do I tried every way.

“I tried very hard. He deserves all the credit. I tried my best.

“I just couldn’t figure out his style. He has everything.”

Alvarez has completed it all in boxing, but is expected to complete his four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh before considering retirement.

And a new shot at Crawford could well be one last hoorah at leaving the sport on top.

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Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Jake Paul’s Very Tall Order

By Admin November 22, 2025

There they stood face-to-face in public for the very first time.

Needless to say Jake Paul looked, well, small compared to his opponent next month, former world heavyweight champion and current top heavyweight contender Anthony Joshua.

Everyone knew that Joshua was the bigger of the two men. It just really struck home seeing the fighters standing before each other at their pre fight press conference on Friday. Joshua looked to be about half a foot taller than Joshua, who is no small man himself. Paul, however, exuded confidence, as always.

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“I like to challenge myself,” he told the gathered media. Suffice to say the man really has challenged himself but good this time around. Give Paul credit. He knows how to market a fight and he’s not a half bad fighter either. And, as he made clear on Friday, he’s more or less been doing the seemingly impossible for a while now. Who after all ever could have imagined that a social media star could become perhaps the biggest name in boxing? And yet here we are. The truth can’t be denied. However, this doesn’t look good for Paul. It really doesn’t. Joshua is a world-class fighter who is bigger, faster and stronger than his American counterpart. It is, when all is said and done hard to see Paul pulling out the victory next month when he meets Joshua in the ring.

“He’s one of the best heavyweights ever,” Paul said of Joshua, “but I believe that fighting a smaller man is oftentimes harder as a heavyweight because of the speed difference and because of the foot speed, because of the angles, because of the head being off of the center.” The man has a point, by the way. One can see Jack Dempsey on YouTube pummeling the far taller Jess Willard for the heavyweight title way back in 1919. Dempsey however was a ranked contender and an extraordinarily skilled fighter. Paul is neither of those things.

And while it’s admittedly true that pretty much anything can happen in boxing, the chances of Paul pulling off the upset are really profound. Like Mike Tyson-Buster Douglas profound. Again, though, stranger things have happened. Against a focused, relaxed Joshua, who doesn’t overlook him, though, Paul may find himself really taking a beating this time around. Here’s hoping that doesn’t happen. No one wants to see a fighter get truly hurt. It isn’t like Paul hasn’t asked for this fight to go down though. This is all his idea and he knows what he’s doing, or at least he should.

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Canelo Alvarez shares the simple reason he wasn’t able to beat Terence Crawford

By Admin November 21, 2025

Canelo Alvarez‘s career suffered a major setback in September when he lost to Terence Crawford in their super-middleweight encounter.

Entering their contest as the undisputed champion at 168lbs, many felt that Canelo’s physical advantages would prove too significant for his naturally smaller opponent to cope with.

As it turned out though, Crawford produced one of his career-best performances to outfox and often frustrate the Mexican through large spells of their showdown.

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It soon became clear that ‘Bud’ was not only in possession of the more calculated strategy, but also had the right temperament and technical advantages to put his gameplan into action.

It came as no surprise when Crawford was announced as the unanimous decision winner and in turn cemented his legacy by becoming a three-division undisputed champion.

That achievement is remarkable in itself, but even more impressive was the optics of a 38-year-old, seemingly coming towards the end of his career, being able to clinically dismantle his much bigger rival.

It would appear that there is not so much a particular attribute for Crawford, but rather a well-rounded approach, that almost makes him the full package. That much, at least, was expressed by Canelo during their post-fight press conference. When asked why he fell short on the night, Canelo simply put it down to not being able to figure out his opponent’s style.

“We knew Crawford is a great fighter. I did what I was supposed to do I tried every way.

I tried very hard. He deserves all the credit. I tried my best. I just couldn’t figure out his style.

He has everything.”

Crawford’s skills could be about to be put to the test again, with a potential move down to middleweight on the cards as he sets his sights on one man in particular.

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How Oleksandr Usyk decision could be major boost for Tyson Fury

By Admin November 21, 2025

Tyson Fury’s chances of fighting Oleksandr Usyk have been boosted by the Ukrainian’s decision to give up one of his belts.

Former two-time heavyweight champion Fury announced his shock retirement from the sport back in January following back-to-back defeats to the Ukrainian. Just weeks after hanging up the gloves, the ‘Gypsy King’ posted clips of him returning to training – hinting at a potential comeback.

Fury’s sabbatical seemingly ended back in July after he confirmed he would be making a sensational return to the squared-circle next year. That said, he has since sent out rather mixed signals after he recently stated that not even a £1billion pay day would tempt him into a comeback.

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Warren said: “The fight he really wants is another go with Mr. Usyk, he really wants that. And they were great fights, really close fights, to watch. I’d watch that again. That’s the fight he wants. That’s the one he talks about all the time.” And the ‘Gypsy King’ could find himself in a position where he could walk into an immediate fight with his rival.

Earlier this week, Fabio Wardley was crowned the new WBO heavyweight champion after Usyk gave up his belt. The Brit stopped Joseph Parker in the 11th round of their epic dust-up last month to become interim WBO champion. The Ukrainian behemoth had already been ordered to defend his four belts against the Ipswich native, but Wardley has now been elevated to full champion.

Following the news, Usyk now seemingly has no obligations he must fulfil in the near future – which frees up a potential third fight with Fury should he decide to perform a major U-turn. Earlier this year, the 37-year-old was quick to throw his hat in the ring to fight the two-time undisputed heavyweight champion.

Reacting to Usyk’s win over Daniel Dubois back in July, Fury said: “Massive shout out to Oleksandr Usyk. He did a fantastic performance tonight over Daniel Dubois, a good, young, game lad who came for a good tear, so congratulations to both men but Oleksandr Usyk knows there is only one man who can beat him.

“I did it twice before and the world knows it. I have been f***** good and proper. I took it like a man and here is me, not f****** around at some boxing match, I am out on the road running. I am running tonight. I came home, I did my job and I got myself back and I am the man. I am the f****** spartan and no matter what anyone wants to say, I won those fights. Guaranteed, 100 per cent. There is only one man. GK (Gypsy King) all day every day. Get up!”

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There is Only One Fight Left, As Oleksandr Usyk Gave up a World

By Admin November 21, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk gave up a world title, now there is only one fight left

At the age of 38, Oleksandr Usyk has already assured himself of a place in boxing’s Hall of Fame.

The brilliant Ukrainian (24-0) has been peerless at every level during a career which has showcased his staggering brilliance at every turn.

A 335-15 amateur record, topped off by Olympic gold at London 2012, undisputed world champion at cruiserweight after turning professional and now undisputed twice at heavyweight.

Oleksandr Usyk vs Daniel Dubois 2 Wembley Stadium Press Conference April 2025

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So when Usyk vacated his WBO world title on Monday, passing it on to Britain’s fairytale fighter Fabio Wardley, he did so having earned the right to plot his next move. One which could be his last as an active fighter.

There are those who still say Usyk is not proven at heavyweight, yet he has defeated Tyson Fury twice, Anthony Joshua twice and Daniel Dubois twice. Among others. He has been the ultimate road warrior, repelling not just elite fighters but also hostile home crowds.

So with time surely running out on an incredible career, what summits are left for Usyk to scale? In our opinion, only one.

Mercifully the talk of Oleksandr facing Jake Paul in a crossover fight (this was a thing back in the summer) appear to have gone away, with the aforementioned Joshua taking on that assignment in Miami next month..

Next fight for Usyk

What about a trilogy fight against Fury? Not for us, we remember the rematch in December 2024 where Usyk was a more clear-cut winner than he had been in their first meeting. Whatever size and ring savvy Fury had, it was not enough. Usyk was just better.

The rest of the heavyweight division right now is comprised of fighters just below that elite box office level, and these guys are called prizefighters for a reason. Usyk surely decided against a mandatory defence of that WBO title because Joseph Parker and then Wardley will not produce the PPV blockbuster that his stature now demands.

Usyk deserves the right to call the shots from here on in, and there is only one which would really set the pulses racing, one which would surely demand that Oleksandr rocks up with maximum focus and in perfect shape. Enter Moses Itauma.

Why it has to be Moses Itauma

The 20-year-old Itauma is the one heavyweight feared by all in the sport’s marquee weight class right now – even if his rivals won’t all publicly admit it.

The young sensation from Chatham in Kent has raced to 13-0 with 11 wins inside two rounds – a resume packed with highlight-reel finishes. None better than his last outing, that one-round demolition job on former world title challenger Dillian Whyte.

Itauma’s breathtaking cocktail of speed, power and ring savvy are incredible for one so young – and right now they appear to be the only true threat to the mighty Usyk.

Saudi power broker Turki Alalshikh summed it up in July, when in the immediate aftermath of Usyk’s win over Dubois, he said: “I want to see Usyk against Itauma. This is the fight”. And so say all of us.

A Usyk vs Itauma fight would be a global spectacular – the brilliant established grand master against the devastating young challenger. Experience vs youth, balletic brilliance vs devastating power. A match for both the connoisseur and the casual.

It is our firm belief that Itauma right now would start favourite against any heavyweight who is not named Usyk or Fury, and a showdown with Fury appears unlikely with ‘The Gypsy King’ holding no world titles right now.

So Usyk vs Itauma is the dream, the one fight that Oleksandr can now take on which would arguably lift his reputation even higher. Beating Fury or Joshua again, or any of those other pretenders, not so much.

The fact Fury and Joshua appear to be getting in position to settle their all-British rivalry at long last at some stage in 2026 just makes the way forward for Usyk even more clear. Not only does it make sense on every level, the pathway is open.

The only reason not to do this for Usyk is danger – any other heavyweight aside from Itauma carries a lower risk. A lower risk of defeat, and a lower risk of getting hurt.

But Usyk is the ultimate fighting man, a boxing great who has ducked no challenges, instead accepted every one sent his way. In any land, at any weight, in front of any crowd.

As Oleksandr prepares to sail off into the boxing sunset to deservedly enjoy the spoils of his success with his family, there is just one mountain left which is worthy of his ascent. One summit to reach, one rival to repel.

Usyk vs Itauma, in 2026. As Turki Alalshikh so rightly said, “this is the fight”.

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Jake Paul Reveals ‘Real Reason’ Behind Why He’s Fighting Joshua

By Admin November 20, 2025

The announcement this week that Jake Paul would be facing off against Anthony Joshua next month live on Netflix in a professionally sanctioned eight-round heavyweight fight shocked the boxing world.

While Paul has had a series of professional fights, none have been close to the level of opponent that he will come face-to-face with at the Kaseya Center in Miami. The 6ft 6in frame of Joshua will be unlike anything that The Problem Child has faced during his career and many have raised concerns about the safety of the YouTube sensation.

The American has already posted a video to his channel, titled ‘This is what you wanted’ which alludes to the fight with Anthony Joshua. Not only that, though, he also addresses the fight cancellation with Gervonta Davis and also the list of opponents he considered before settling on the Brit. It also shows his family reacting to the news, with his mother, father, and brother, Logan Paul, all seemingly shocked at his decision.

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At the beginning of the video, the 28-year-old can be seen laying on a sun lounger. As part of a comedic skit, Paul reads aloud a list of his potential opponents from pieces of paper, before landing on AJ and then addressing the camera face on to explain how the opportunity came about.

Unlike some of his opponents in the past, Jake was very respectful of the former two-time heavyweight champion in this video. He mentioned the Brit’s amazing knockout record and also talked about his Olympic triumph. When doing so, Paul said: “While he was winning Olympic gold, I was filming Vines in high school.”

He joked about how different his life looked back then and how much Joshua had already achieved in his career. He also mentioned Eddie Hearn not believing in him that he would never take this fight. The pair have had history with Hearn attempting to sue Paul after the YouTube star claimed in a 2022 interview with iFL TV that Hearn’s company, Matchroom Boxing, were paying veteran judge Glenn Feldman to score fights in favour of his fighters. The pair also clashed during the trilogy of fights between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, having been representatives of the opposing fighters.

Also in the video, Paul made reference to Gevonta ‘Tank’ Davis, who he was supposed to fight before new serious allegations came out against the current lightweight champion. The American said: “He had a past of many arrests and accusations, but everyone has a past. When you bring the past into the present with domestic violence, you’re out period.”

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It is clear that it would be wrong to entertain such a fight, with Paul’s focus now firmly on Joshua, who is near on twice the size of Tank.

Paul also stated that he’s doing something that ‘no one else has done before’ and claimed that he is ‘entering the lion’s den’ to fight the 6ft 6in frame of Anthony Joshua. While most don’t give Jake Paul a chance in this fight, the fact he is even capable of getting this opportunity to fight such a high-profile heavyweight is testament to his business acumen. Whichever way that the fight plays out, it will definitely attract one of the highest viewing figures of any boxing event in 2025.

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Why Floyd Mayweather was instantly criticized for pricing himself o

By Admin November 20, 2025

Floyd Mayweather was instantly criticized for pricing himself out of big fights after dismantling veteran

On this day in 2005, Floyd Mayweather faced criticism before he went on to do exactly what he had said.

Mayweather could be returning to the ring to face Manny Pacquiao in a rematch to secure another huge payday before hanging his gloves up for good.

While ‘Money’ competed against some all-time greats in his career, he was still criticized for the way that his career played out.

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There were questions as to whether Mayweather avoided certain fighters altogether or waited until the odds were in his favor before taking on significant challenges.

This became a talking point after he stepped in the ring with a veteran that he beat in convincing fashion despite being linked with some big names.

Floyd Mayweather fought Sharmba Mitchell in 2005 after being linked with huge fights

Long before Floyd Mayweather would make fortunes in one-sided exhibition bouts, he made it look easy when stepping in the ring on November 19 of 2005.

The 34-0 fighter had been linked to bouts with the likes of Ronald ‘Winky’ Wright, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, Zab Judah, Shane Mosley, and Antonio Margarito but didn’t face off with any of them at this stage.

Floyd Mayweather and Ricky Hatton pose together

Instead, he received criticism for taking on 35-year-old veteran Sharmba Mitchell, who he dispatched in six rounds in unsurprising fashion.

Immediately after the bout, HBO’s Larry Merchant questioned whether Mayweather’s demands were preventing him from competing against other top names.

“I know you say this but it appears that when you get below that, what you’re saying is, ‘I’ll fight him if I get 2/3 or 3/4 of the money and they’re not going to give you that,” Merchant said in the post-fight interview.”

“I’m not here to talk about money,” Mayweather responded. “I’m here to talk about fighting the best guys out there and right now, Zab is a good fighter. That’s a good fight for me. ‘Winky’ Wright is a good fight for me. There’s a lot of big names. Oscar De La Hoya this summer. So there’s a lot of fights out there.”

As Mayweather left the ring, Merchant went on to summarize what had just taken place.

“Just a final thought, Floyd’s probably going to have to come down a little bit in his expectations of what it’s going to take to make some of those fights. He does want the money as well as the fights and that ain’t going to work.”

Floyd Mayweather’s potential drawback is what made him the most financially successful boxer of all time

While he never did fight Ronald Wright or Antonio Margarito, Mayweather did go on to tick the other names off his list in the coming years.

His very next outing came against Zab Judah before he went on to beat Oscar De La Hoya and Ricky Hatton in 2007, Shane Moseley in 2010, and Miguel Cotto in 2012.

By the time that he’d beaten a few of those names, Mayweather pricing himself out of big matchups was no longer considered to be an issue because he often held more bargaining power, meaning he could make financial demands.

The approach that could have hindered his career ended up being the reason why he’s earned more money from boxing than any other fighter.

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