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Fighter Floyd Mayweather made cry with brutal KO suffers huge

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Fighter Floyd Mayweather made cry with brutal KO suffers huge upset loss in world title fight

After Junto Nakatani recently opted to relinquish his IBF and WBC world titles, a vacant WBC title fight between Tenshin Nasukawa and Takuma Inoue was ordered.

Nasukawa has a long history of competing in kickboxing where he was a world champion in RIZIN, and is often regarded as one of the best kickboxers ever.

Despite his dominance in that sport, he opted to make the switch to boxing in 2023, and went on an impressive run of seven wins in a row, immediately putting himself into title contention.

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Takuma Inoue, the younger brother of consensus pound-for-pound number one boxer on the planet, Naoya Inoue was looking to bounce back from his WBA world title loss last time out.

Inoue scores huge upset win over Nasukawa

Although this was only Nasukawa’s eighth professional boxing fight, he had already shared the ring with one of the greatest fighters ever, Floyd Mayweather, when the two squared off in an exhibition fight in 2018.

Their bizarre clash in Japan was one of the first high profile crossover fights in the sport, and in some ways, it opened up the door for the crossovers that have since followed.

Even though it was only an exhibition fight, ‘Money’ Mayweather went on to knock Tenshin out in the first round as he toyed with him and laughed at him throughout, resulting in the Japanese fighter crying at the end of the fight.

Despite being most well-known for his kickboxing background, Tenshin came into the fight as a huge favorite on the betting odds, considering his recent dominance in the sport.

However, early in the fight, it was Inoue who had the better of the exchanges and looked to be the more comfortable fighter in the matchup.

Having trained with his brother throughout his camp, his patient approach began to pay dividends as he landed big counter punches on Tenshin, who just couldn’t mount much of an attack.

After a largely tentative 12 rounds in which Inoue edged in the majority, he was awarded the unanimous decision victory and was crowned the new WBC bantamweight world champion, handing Inoue his first ever professional loss.

Inoue almost retired before fight

Despite joining his brother as a world champion, before his fight against Tenshin, Inoue almost retired from the sport.

Following his world title loss to Seiya Tsutsumi last time out, the 29-year-old contemplated retirement as he was unsure that he could rebound to become a world champion again.

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Crawford Names His Price For The Canelo Rematch

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Terence Crawford, the undisputed super middleweight champ, is demanding a $100 million purse to grant Canelo Alvarez a rematch.

In September, Crawford moved up two weight classes from 154 lbs to 168 lbs to defeat Canelo by a dominant unanimous decision. The victory made Bud the first male boxer in history to achieve undisputed status across three different weight classes, solidifying his claim as the pound-for-pound best in the world.

Despite the decisive nature of the first contest, reports indicated that Canelo wants a second shot at Crawford. While negotiations are reportedly underway, the dynamics have changed. Canelo’s purse for the first fight was approximately $150 million, while Crawford’s was significantly lower, allegedly in the region of $50 million. Now, Crawford holds all the leverage. One of Crawford’s trainers, Bernie Tha Boxer, says the figure is $100 million for a rematch.

READ: Why Canelo Alvarez Chases Terence Crawford Rematch With No

“Let me say this one last time, if they don’t give him $100 million, it ain’t happening. Them is Crawford’s words,” Bernie Tha Boxer

Does Bud Deserve It?

The most powerful argument for Crawford’s demand is the massive financial disparity of the initial bout. By demanding $100 million for the rematch, Crawford is simply seeking a figure that reflects his newly acquired status as the winner and the new undisputed champion. This demand serves to rebalance the scales.

Canelo’s entire motivation for the rematch is to reclaim his undisputed status and restore his legacy, which was tarnished by the decisive loss. Crawford now holds the asset Canelo needs. In the business of boxing, the person who holds the power is justified in setting the price for the challenger who desperately wants it back. The $100 million is the price for Canelo to get his legacy back.

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Why Canelo Alvarez Chases Terence Crawford Rematch With No

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Canelo Chases Crawford Rematch With No Other Options

Canelo Alvarez’s decision to take on Terence Crawford in a rematch in 2026 is one of necessity. The Mexican star has no other options but to try and avenge his loss to the soon-to-be 39-year-old Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs.

As Chris Mannix mentions, Canelo (63-3-2, 39 KOs) lacks options at super middleweight against notable fighters. Crawford is better known than the top fighters at 168 lb.

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“Crawford, his people have told me they’ve offered Canelo the rematch a couple of times in the last few months,” said Chris Mannix on his channel. “He [Canelo] is looking for a Terence Crawford rematch next year. He’s probably talking about September 2026.

“This is the first time that we’ve heard Canelo say publicly that he wants a rematch with [Crawford].” The payday that Canelo will get fighting Crawford again would draw if he were to fight anyone else, aside from David Benavidez.

“This one stings,” said Sergio Mora about Canelo losing to an older, smaller Crawford. “Bud Crawford isn’t bigger, stronger, or younger.

He just lost to a fighter that he shouldn’t have lost against for all the belts. That he needs to get back.” Alvarez could have turned down the Crawford fight. It would have saved himself the humiliation of losing to a smaller, older fighter..

It would have been better for him to have agreed to face David Benavidez. At least if Canelo lost to Benavidez, he wouldn’t look as bad due to his being smaller and older. “Maybe the injuries held him back in training camp.

Because it was a great performance on Bud’s part, I want to see if he can do it again. I want to see if Canelo can find another way to beat this man.” It wasn’t the injuries that caused Canelo to gas out after eight rounds.

That was his cardio, which has been a problem for him for years. A rematch won’t be any different. For Alvarez to win, he’s got to build up a wide enough lead in the first seven rounds so that Crawford can’t come on late to steal a decision.

“Canelo has nowhere to go. He’s in the twilight of his career, and he’s already cleaned out everyone relevant at 168,” said Mannix.

Money-wise, Canelo’s best payday besides a fight against David Benavidez would be against Crawford in a rematch. He hasn’t “cleaned out” the 168-lb division.

Several fighters would have an excellent chance of beating him, but they’re not as popular as Crawford. He wasn’t popular until Turki Alalshikh started putting him in the main events on his cards.

Canelo has no choice but to try to avenge his loss to Crawford. It looks bad on his part that he didn’t push for the rematch immediately after losing last September.

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Why Manny Pacquiao Refuses to Reveal Tentative Timeline as Floyd Mayweather Rematch Buzz Grows

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Manny Pacquiao appears to be standing at a crossroads.

On one hand, there’s the inaugural U.S. event of his venture, Manny Pacquiao Promotions. But more significantly, he seems anxious about the professional debut of his son, Emanuel “Jimuel” Pacquiao.

The 24-year-old recently became a father. Probably that explains why Manny sounded a bit uncertain when asked about the possibility of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.

Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 'almost' agreed says Filipino legend - BBC Sport

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The prospect of a second fight between the two boxing legends continues to capture the public’s imagination. Given their age, retirements, and post-retirement lives, many remain cautious. However, a few still long for a definitive conclusion to a saga widely viewed as unfinished. Their title fight a decade ago was expected to be a classic, but instead proved underwhelming. Most remember the ‘Fight of the Century’ more for its financial success than its excitement. Floyd Mayweather walked away with the win, but with reports of Manny Pacquiao suffering a shoulder injury and adopting a cautious strategy, many felt their rivalry deserved another chapter to settle lingering doubts. Still, judging by Pacquiao’s latest comments, fans can only hope that Pacquiao vs. Mayweather II eventually materializes.

Manny Pacquiao tight-lipped on Mayweather rematch

At the pre-fight event at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, Fight Hub TV’s Michelle Joy Phelps caught up with the Filipino boxing icon. Getting straight to the point, she asked about the possibility of a rematch with Floyd Mayweather.

Boxing’s only eight-division world champion seemed slightly uneasy. “I don’t know; I’m just no comment for…. I’m still active, but let’s see.” But Phelps pressed further, asking Pacquiao for a tentative timeline fans could look forward to.

Again, his response was evasive. “I don’t know,” Pacquiao said, prompting Phelps to burst into laughter. He gave a similar answer in an earlier interview. Speaking about his post-retirement career and the rumored rematch, he remained cautious: “Right now, God is good; he is giving me strength so I can continue my career as a boxer.” When asked whether Mayweather would be his first choice for a comeback fight, he simply replied, “It depends.”

“I’m a fighter, so I’m not ducking anybody,” Pacquiao stated.

Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 buzz grows; Pacquiao keeps himself ready

In fact, he had already hinted at his intentions months ago when he returned from a four-year hiatus to face champion Mario Barrios. Continually asked about a potential rematch with Mayweather, Pacquiao shot back during the post-fight press conference, “If he comes out, then go sign the contract, and we will fight,” after a reporter wondered whether his dominant performance might entice Mayweather back into the ring.

“I mean, let’s fight again if he wants. I have no problem with that. I’m active now. I don’t pick my opponent,” Pacquiao added.

Just days before the bout, a tweet from respected boxing journalist Lance Pugmire drew significant attention. He wrote, “Went over to @FloydMayweather Boxing Club upon my arrival today in Vegas for @MannyPacquiao fight week; was told to expect Floyd to attend with two fighters on the card. “Conversations are already happening … if Manny wins, this (rematch) could be worth billions,” I was told.”

Months later, another report emerged indicating that Mike Coppinger had received information suggesting Mayweather-Pacquiao II could potentially land on Netflix in 2026, further fueling speculation.

Still, as Pacquiao reiterated in his latest interview, the rematch remains uncertain. Fans will have to stay tuned as more information unfolds in the coming months.

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Once an Undisputed Heavyweight Fight, Wilder vs Ruiz Reignites

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Once an Undisputed Heavyweight Fight, Wilder vs Ruiz Reignites Amid Fan Frenzy

Even years after Deontay Wilder and Andy Ruiz Jr. almost clashed in an undisputed heavyweight fight, fan reaction proves the bout is far from forgotten.

Coverage by World Boxing News has generated almost five million social media impressions since the idea of a blockbuster was floated. Boxing’s top division is clearly craving this showdown.

The frenzy isn’t just online chatter. It reflects a real, tangible demand for the fight today. While other potential matchups remain in limbo, Ruiz recently confirmed to Covers that Wilder is the only top heavyweight realistically available in the coming months.

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“Usyk, Tyson Fury, Joshua, and (Deontay) Wilder for sure – four of them. Those are the big names,” Ruiz said. With Usyk, Fury, and Joshua tied up, Wilder is the only one free to fight soon.

The implications are clear: a clash of styles isn’t just a nostalgic dream. It’s strategically smart for Ruiz, and the division needs it to maintain momentum. The combination of historical significance, high fan interest, and practical availability sets the stage for one of the year’s most compelling heavyweight bouts.

Fan Reaction Sparks Wilder vs Ruiz Blockbuster Buzz
Social engagement on WBN’s coverage has surged in the past 24 hours. Fans across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook are debating the fight, sharing clips, and demanding a battle. The 5 million impressions underline just how much boxing audiences still care about this showdown.

Ruiz’s comments highlight the scarcity of viable big-money opponents. While Usyk, Tyson Fury, and Joshua are unavailable due to other commitments, Wilder stands out as the only top heavyweight who can step into the ring soon. Fan interest and availability perfectly align for a potential heavyweight eliminator.

Why Fans Crave Wilder vs Ruiz
Between historical significance, fan demand, and realistic availability, Wilder vs Ruiz ticks all the boxes. The fight represents unfinished business, a chance for both men to cement their legacies, and a heavyweight clash that boxing enthusiasts are clearly invested in.

Social media metrics prove that fans are eager, engaged, and ready for the drama to continue as both fighters stare at imminent retirement.

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‘I Have Beaten Anthony Joshua – Here’s How Jake Paul Can Actually Win Their Fight’

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The build-up to Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua has been full of heated debates and endless questions surrounding the YouTuber-turned-boxer and whether he can realistically trouble the former unified heavyweight champion.

It’s a match-up not a soul in the boxing world would have expected a few years ago, and yet, here we are, approaching a 19th of December showdown that has captured everyone’s attention for one very simple reason.

Joshua’s boxing CV speaks for itself. With 32 professional bouts and a host of world titles, Olympic medals, and knockouts, it’s understandable that the 6’6″ fighter is the clear favourite. But despite AJ’s dominance over the years, only three fighters on Earth can say they have beaten him cleanly in the ring.

Jake Paul Receives Advice From an Anthony Joshua Conqueror

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Three men, three very different methods, but only one of them has produced the boxing blueprint that could actually apply to Jake. This blueprint brought us to an unlikely moment in Los Angeles.

While giving back at the New Village Girls Academy Turkey Drive, a cause close to him as families struggle through the SNAP/EBT crisis, one of the men that stood tall over Joshua was asked about the upcoming Paul vs AJ bout. What followed certainly wasn’t trash talk, a joke, or even criticism. It was real, genuine advice.

Advice from a man who shook the boxing world to its core in 2019 at Madison Square Garden. From the fighter who handed Joshua his first professional loss via TKO in the seventh round, in one of the greatest upsets across all sports. This advice, he believes, could give the YouTuber a real shot at doing the same.

At first, he kept it simple. He praised Paul’s dedication and insisted that people underestimate him. He suggested that fearlessness, as opposed to boxing technique, would be vital for Paul once the bell rings.

Jake Paul & Anthony Joshua

But on top of that, he revealed the real key to matching the upset. The thing Paul needs to do to transform what feels like a giant payday into a boxing shock.

What Andy Ruiz Jr Has Said About Paul vs Joshua

“Just get him with the right hand,” said Andy Ruiz Jr.

Ruiz didn’t dress it up. It wasn’t complicated.

“The right hand is what Jake Paul is looking for. If he lands, he can do good damage.”

Andy Ruiz Jr

Ruiz Jr, of all fighters, will know how difficult Joshua’s size, power, and reach are to manage in a sanctioned fight, but he will also know that Joshua has been rocked before, by fast and confident counter-blows. He knows that because he has executed them.

“He just has to be fearless.”

As simple as it sounds, coming from the man who toppled Joshua at the height of his career is the closest thing that Jake Paul has as a reference study to figure out a way to beat Joshua in the US.

If Jake Paul wants any hope of shocking the world, Ruiz Jr made it clear. One right hand.

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Mandatory challenger says he’s ready to face Gervonta Davis for hi

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Mandatory challenger says he’s ready to face Gervonta Davis for his WBA title

After losing out on a lucrative showdown with Jake Paul, Gervonta Davis’ plans have been spoiled. Now, the mandatory challenger for his WBA lightweight world title has called for his shot at the 135lb throne.

Davis was set to face Paul earlier this month, until ‘Tank’ was named in a civil lawsuit regarding domestic allegations – causing the cancellation of the contest, with Davis now being replaced by Anthony Joshua for the postponed fight date.

That outing would have been Davis’ second of the calendar, after picking up the first blemish on his professional record when he drew with Lamont Roach Jr. back in March, in what was his second defence of the full WBA lightweight crown.

Mandatory challenger says he’s ready to face Gervonta Davis for his WBA title

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Currently, it is unclear when Davis will return to action, if ever, but WBA mandatory challenger Floyd Schofield has now publicly demanded a fight with the Baltimore-born brute on his X account.

“We are his [Davis’] mandatory opponent @WBABoxing. We want to fight the best and Tank is levels above Shakur [Stevenson].

“This is a major step up from a Shakur; but we ready.”

As alluded to in the post, Schofield was scheduled to face Shakur Stevenson for the WBC lightweight world title earlier this year but pulled out of the bout during fight week because of illness.

‘Kid Austin’ has since returned to action, where he scored a sensational first-round knockout of Tevin Farmer in what looks set to be his singular outing of the year, having also withdrawn from a planned November clash with JoJo Diaz due to injury.

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Why the clause Jake Paul put in Anthony Joshua’s contract will badly backfire

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Joe Rogan believes the clause Jake Paul put in Anthony Joshua’s contract will badly backfire

Jake Paul has been told he made a massive mistake while negotiating his next fight.

The YouTuber-turned-boxer is set to face former two-time heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua in Miami, Florida, on December 19.

To make the biggest mismatch of 2025 a little bit fairer, Jake Paul has put a weight limit on ‘AJ’.

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The British knockout artist cannot tip the scales at more than 245lbs the day before the fight – but there’s no rehydration clause, and he could weigh much more on the night.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off at a press conference with Nakisa Bidarian standing between them

Joe Rogan’s weight worry

Joe Rogan thinks Jake Paul has made a mistake by putting a weight limit on Anthony Joshua.

The UFC commentator says it will just force the heavyweight beast to enter the fight in terrific shape.

As a result, Joshua will be an even more dangerous opponent than he already was for Logan Paul’s brother.

“Listen, kids, it ain’t gonna matter,” Rogan said about the Paul vs Joshua weight limit.

“There’s not a chance that Anthony Joshua is not going to just lose the weight beforehand.

“He’s not gonna come in drained. What he’s going to do is just do extra cardio, and that’s just gonna make him more dangerous.

“He’s gonna be terrifying.”

Joe Rogan’s warning to Jake Paul

Joe Rogan warned Jake Paul that he’s ‘angered’ Anthony Joshua in his first reaction to the Netflix fight.

The popular podcaster added: He’s gonna be very angry that Jake Paul wants to fight him. Very upset that this YouTuber….

“That right hand, if it hits you, you are f—-!

“This is a giant, Olympic gold medalist heavyweight…one-punch nuclear power.

“He’s a specialist at putting knuckles through your f—- brain, and that’s what he’s gonna try to do to Jake Paul.”

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What late change Tyson Fury’s team made on day of Wladimir Klitschko fight that proved

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Tyson Fury’s team made late change on day of Wladimir Klitschko fight that proved crucial

10 years ago, Tyson Fury, overcame Wladimir Klitschko in Düsseldorf, Germany.

It remains ‘The Gypsy King’s career-best victory, but the fight could have panned out very differently were it not for the observant eye of Peter Fury.

Tyson’s uncle and, at the time, trainer stepped between the ropes at the Esprit Arena on the morning of the fight and instantly noticed there was something amiss with the surface.

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“It’s too soft,” said Peter as he called over his nephew to test out the ring.

‘The Gypsy King’ agreed, and upon further inspection, Team Fury determined that there were two extra layers of sponge under the canvas.

Fury’s Promoter, Mick Hennessy, protested that it was a health and safety risk and threatened to pull the fight were it not rectified.

Two hours of crunch talks ensued, with Klitschko’s handlers eventually agreeing to remove the two layers of mattress to allow for the fight to go ahead as planned.

What followed was a boxing clinic from Fury, who glided around the ring on the back foot, sticking and moving behind the jab en route to a deserved unanimous decision victory.

Fury’s superior movement was the crucial component in securing him the unified WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight belts.

And were it not for his team’s intervention, that could have been compromised.

Why was the canvas such a point of contention?

“You have got guys that are 112kg sinking into the canvas,” Peter told Sky Sports at the time.

“These are super heavyweights, so the canvas needs to be hard surfaced for that reason.

“When they are moving quickly anything can happen, just like Mick said, it is about health and safety…

“The sub-surface is very soft sponge; there are about two layers that are a minimum of two inches thick.

“That needs to be taken off so they can put some proper, durable stuff underneath.

“We are just after a standard ring. The ring we used at the open workout was a proper surface. We want the same ring as that; we don’t want anything special.

“The ring we have seen is super soft, and it would affect Tyson’s [movement].”

Fury’s victory marked a changing of the guard in boxing’s glamour division.

Fury scooped the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles in victory

 

At the time, Klitschko was closing in on a decade as world heavyweight champion and hadn’t lost a fight in 11 years.

Fury entered the contest as a sizeable 7/2 underdog with his controversial triumph over John McDermott and wobbly patches against Steve Cunningham and the unheralded Neven Pajkic fresh in many boxing fans’ memories.

However, in the end, his nimble footwork and awkward style proved too much for ‘Dr Steelhammer’.

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Terence Crawford’s Most Likely Next Opponent Revealed

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Terence Crawford is gearing up to make his return to the ring following his monumental victory over Canelo Alvarez.

The 38-year-old from Nebraska wrote his name into the boxing history books on September 13 when he defeated the Mexican superstar via unanimous decision to capture the undisputed super-middleweight championship.

‘Bud’ Crawford became the first male fighter in boxing history to win an undisputed championship in three separate divisions, a feat he has previously achieved at super-lightweight and welterweight respectively.

Terence Crawford’s Most Likely Next Opponent Revealed

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As rumours begin to circulate about what Crawford’s next move could be, it has been suggested that the pound-for-pound great is in negotiations for his return to the ring which is likely to come in the first quarter of 2026.

As revealed by media platform TV Azteca, Crawford is reportedly in talks to face Canelo in a rematch next, after it was confirmed by the Mexican icon that a second encounter with ‘Bud’ was his ‘priority’.

“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.”

Canelo is currently recovering from an injury that he sustained to his left elbow during his showdown with Crawford, although the 35-year-old is expected to be ready to make a return to the ring by the middle of 2026.

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