And, despite Crawford’s own heroics in the ring, Mayweather’s legacy continues.
Crawford told Shay Shay: “Floyd beats everybody. Floyd, that’s the Goat [greatest of all time] man.
“That’s a boy bad. His defence, his instincts.
“Floyd had the best defence in boxing history.
“Catching, countering, slipping, hitting you with shots you don’t see.
“That’s where Floyd is the master. Hit and don’t get hit.”
Mayweather, 48, was a five-time world champion with wins over Ricky Hatton, Manny Pacquiao, andCanelo Alvarez among many highlights.
He spent over two decades in the ring as a pro after his first bout in October 1996.
Crawford himself beat Canelo earlier this year to become undisputed welterweight champ for the second time in 2023 having already done so at 140lbs in 2017.
His win over Canelo made him the first male fighter ever to achieve the feat in three weight classes as he made a double step up.
He was recently called out by Chris Eubank Jr as a dream next opponent in a list of three.
Although the pair now share the same trainer, Brian McIntyre (nicknamed BoMac), Eubank said it doesn’t stand in the way of a fight.
“I wouldn’t say so. I said after the fight, I’d love to share the ring with Terence.
“He’s seen as one of the pound-for-pound greats in the sport right now.
“I’m here to fight the big names.
A fight with him, a fight with Canelo, I would love to share the ring with these guys.”
Anthony Joshua has rejected Tyson Fury’s stunning £1million wager ahead of his showdown with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
The former two-time heavyweight champion will make his return to the ring on December 19 against Paul – with the professional dust-up scheduled to take place in Miami. Joshua has not fought since his fifth-round knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024.
Joshua is targeting two big bouts in 2026, but is first looking to get some crucial minutes under his belt against Paul. The American, 28, first called for a showdown with ‘AJ’ earlier this year. Despite the huge gulf in experience, a clash between the pair was seemingly on the cards.
When reports emerged of a potential fight happening, Fury was quick to offer his bold verdict, stating that he would make a £1m wager. He said: “Jake Paul chins AJ, yes. 100 per cent. If they fight, I’m putting a million pounds on Jake Paul.” Fury added: “I think that AJ is a spent force, and I think Jake Paul is on the rise. I like his new heavyweight look, he is a bit chubby, a bit bulky, he is getting there.”
Now that the bout is official, Fury’s comments have resurfaced online. Both Joshua and Paul met at a Miami press conference last week, and the Brit was asked for his reaction and whether he would be willing to place a bet with his long-time adversary. “No. I am not worried about what Tyson Fury has got to say,” he said.
“It ain’t even about the money. I am betting on myself. I am focusing on myself. I am fully betting on myself. I ain’t worried about what anyone has got to say.” He added: “Respectfully, I ain’t worried about what Tyson Fury has got to say… or I am not here for any of that betting and nonsense, I am here to fight and that’s all it is. Once I get the job done, I am going to collect my cheque, cash it and I am going to focus on the next one. My bet is me doing a number on him. That’s all there is to it.”
With Joshua planning on a return to the ring in February in Saudi Arabia, the Brit hopes he will get the chance to face Fury in September 2026. The ‘Gypsy King’ stunned many by announcing his retirement from the sport back in January, but has hinted at a return to the ring over the last few months.
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh recently teased a potential major fight in London in September of next year. Discussing Joshua’s future, Alalshikh said on DAZN ahead of Chris Eubank Jr’s rematch with Conor Benn earlier this month: “I am talking now with Eddie, we have next year two big events here in London, it will be a surprise. We will have Joshua in our country in February, then there is the big fight, one of the greatest fights in the history of boxing, it will be in London here maybe in September. I will not give you the answer but we will have in April [a fight] in Tottenham, big fights, then in September we will have a big surprise for the fans in England.”
Oleksandr Usyk’s Manager Reveals Reason For Vacating Heavyweight Title
Oleksandr Usyk is no longer the undisputed champion at heavyweight after vacating his WBO title in November. Now, the belt resides with Fabio Wardley, who held the interim version of the title.
Wardley claimed the interim WBO World Heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in October, with an 11th-round knockout in London. Now, the 30-year-old fighter from Britain can call himself a world champion.
The decision from Usyk means that he has lost his undisputed title, despite remaining undefeated. Now, the reason behind his decision has been revealed.
Serhii Lapin Reveals Why Oleksandr Usyk Vacated WBO Heavyweight Title
The WBO had ordered Oleksandr Usyk to defend his heavyweight crown against Joseph Parker earlier this year, after the Ukrainian defeated Daniel Dubois. However, Usyk was unable to compete at the time due to an injury.
Although Wardley likely would have been made a mandatory challenger for Usyk in 2026, this is not the reason the WBO title was vacated, according to Serhii Lapin.
Lapin is the director of Team Usyk and has spoken out on the multi-weight champion’s decision to give up one of his belts to Pro Boxing Fans.
“Oleksandr vacated the belt to give younger fighters the opportunity to box for it… We’ll see how things develop next.”
Serhii Lapin
Lapin gave no indication as to when Usyk may return, or whom the Ukrainian may face in his next outing.
New contenders for both Usyk and Wardley will be revealed in January. On January 10, Agit Kabayel will return to action in Germany, facing Damian Knyba.
Kabayel will be looking to retain his interim WBC World Heavyweight title, as well as improve his 26-0 unbeaten record. However, he will have to become the first man to defeat Knyba, who has a perfect 17-0 record.
Moses Itauma will also return to action in January, on the 24th of the month. Taking on Jermaine Franklin Jr., the 20-year-old will aim to continue his outstanding rise in the division.
In terms of other notable contenders, Daniel Dubois was scheduled to take on Frank Sanchez in an IBF heavyweight title eliminator. However, ‘DDD” has now withdrawn from the bout.
The heavyweight division will also welcome back Anthony Joshua in December, as ‘AJ’ is set to take on internet star Jake Paul in a professional bout on the 19th.
At the time of writing, there is no clear heavyweight pair who are set to face off next for a world title.
Canelo Alvarez suffers a similar fate to the one he suffered after testing positive for banned substance in 2018
Canelo Alvarez’s stock has dropped to the lowest it has ever been following an update to the pound-for-pound boxing rankings.
This past September, Canelo Alvarez clashed with Terence Crawford in the biggest boxing fight of the century, as they squared off for the undisputed super middleweight title.
Despite going into the fight as the big favorite because of his size advantage, the Mexican was dominated by ‘Bud’ Crawford who dethroned Canelo to become the new undisputed champion.
And following his loss, it marked the first time in over seven years that Canelo is now without a world title, potentially being the beginning of the end of his incredible career.
Canelo falls out of the P4P top 10
This past Monday evening, the Ring Magazine’s pound-for-pound rankings were updated, and they are the most widely recognized pound-for-pound rankings in the sport.
For the first time since 2018 when he was removed from the rankings for testing positive for a banned substance, the Mexican did not feature inside the top 10, dealing him another big blow.
Replacing him in the top 10 is Devin Haney, who this past weekend won the WBO welterweight title after picking up the unanimous decision win over Brian Norman Jr.
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez also made his way into the top 5, overtaking Dmitry Bivol, after defending his four flyweight world titles.
Canelo’s recent foe, Crawford, remained at the top of the list with Oleksandr Usyk and Naoya Inoue being the other two fighters occupying the top 3.
Canelo could secure Crawford rematch
Despite some questioning whether Canelo would retire following his loss to Crawford, the Mexican made it clear that he has no intentions of retiring just yet.
And he has now received a positive update regarding a potential rematch against Crawford, as the American recently revealed he would be open to a second clash with Canelo.
The former undisputed champion has made it clear that he is targeting the potential rematch to take place in the second quarter of 2026, in what would be another huge fight in the sport.
Jake Paul Says He’s Found Anthony Joshua’s Weakness – His Losses All Share One Thing in Common
Jake Paul has identified what he believes is the fatal flaw in Anthony Joshua’s boxing toolkit ahead of their clash on December 19 in Miami. The YouTuber-turned-professional boxer will face the former two-time unified heavyweight champion in an eight-round bout at the Kaseya Center, with the fight streamed live on Netflix.
Jake Paul Identifies Size and Speed as Anthony Joshua’s Kryptonite Ahead of December Fight
The size disadvantage Paul faces is undeniable. Joshua typically competes at around 250 pounds as a heavyweight, while Paul usually fights at cruiserweight at around 200 pounds. For their upcoming bout, Joshua is required to weigh no more than 245 pounds. At the recent press conference face-off, the 6-foot-6 Joshua towered visibly over the 6-foot-1 Paul.
Despite this significant physical disadvantage, Paul is convinced he’s identified a pattern in Joshua’s record that suggests he can pull off an upset. According to Paul, Joshua’s losses all share a common thread: they came against smaller, more mobile opponents.
Paul broke down his analysis by referencing Joshua’s recent losses. In 2019, Andy Ruiz Jr. defeated Joshua in their first fight despite giving up significant size, Ruiz stood 6 feet tall compared to Joshua’s 6 feet 6 inches. Joshua avenged that loss in their rematch later that year.
More recently, Joshua suffered a devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. Dubois, standing 6 feet 5 inches, is just an inch shorter than Joshua but compensated with superior speed and footwork that left Joshua unable to mount an effective defense.
The Oleksandr Usyk fights also factor into Paul’s theory. Usyk, the Ukrainian unified champion standing 6 feet 3 inches, is considerably smaller than Joshua’s frame yet dominated both fights through superior boxing technique and ring movement rather than size advantage.
Paul explains that Joshua’s weakness emerges against opponents who possess speed and footwork that allows them to neutralize his considerable power advantage. Paul stated the following about what he sees as Joshua’s vulnerability:
“Watching his Dubois fight, the Ruiz fight, even the Usyk fight, he’s lost to guys who are smaller than him. I think his weakness is his kryptonite: faster guys who don’t get hit by his big punches. He’s an amazing fighter, one of the best heavyweights ever, but with speed, footwork, and being in rhythm, I don’t think he can handle that. He doesn’t like that because he is a little stiff. He relies on power. You get hit by one of his shots, you’re cooked, but I believe I’ll be able to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee.”
Paul’s logic builds on observations made by other boxing analysts. Usyk himself noted after their second fight that Joshua failed to capitalize on his size advantage throughout their contest, suggesting the British fighter’s inability to use his physical tools effectively may stem from his defensive approach against faster opponents.
Joshua’s record shows 28 wins and four losses, with 25 of those victories coming by knockout. However, his four defeats have raised questions about his chin and his tactical approach against specific fighting styles. His most recent loss to Dubois was particularly brutal, with Joshua being knocked down four times in five rounds before the fight was stopped.
Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua
Paul comes into the December fight with a record of 12 wins and one loss. His sole defeat came against Tommy Fury in February 2023 in Saudi Arabia via split decision. Paul has fought considerably less experienced opposition overall, with his most notable recent win coming against 58-year-old Mike Tyson in May 2025.
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The upcoming fight represents a significant gamble for both fighters. Joshua, at 34 years old, is looking to rebuild his legacy after a series of disappointing results. Paul, meanwhile, is attempting to prove he belongs in heavyweight boxing against a genuine elite opponent. Joshua has indicated that anything less than a devastating victory would further damage his standing among top heavyweights.
Paul believes he can exploit what he sees as Joshua’s mechanical limitations. By staying mobile, maintaining rhythm, and using superior footwork, Paul argues he can avoid the power shots that have devastated Joshua’s opponents while accumulating points over the eight three-minute rounds. Whether Paul’s blueprint matches reality when the bell rings on December 19 will determine whether his controversial career in boxing has any legitimacy left.
Jake Paul told Anthony Joshua fight will be cancelled immediately
Ryan Garcia seriously doubts Jake Paul’s heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua will take place.
The YouTuber-turned-boxer is expected to face the former two-time heavyweight champion on December 19 in Miami. Their dust-up will be staged over eight three-minute rounds, and both men will don 10oz gloves. Paul – who has not fought since his decision victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr back in June – was due to take on Gervonta Davis earlier this month, but was forced to cancel the event after his opponent was accused of battery, false imprisonment and kidnapping by an ex-girlfriend.
Joshua, meanwhile, has been inactive since suffering a brutal knockout loss to Daniel Dubois back in September 2024. The Brit was planning on making a comeback to the ring within the coming months prior to accepting the bout with Paul. Just a few weeks until the pair trade leather, both Joshua and Paul have already had the chance to size each other up after meeting at a press conference in Miami last week.
As the two fighters faced off, many within the boxing community were left stunned by the monumental size disparity. After watching the duo go nose-to-nose, Garcia expressed his reservations over the contest, insisting it would not go ahead. “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,” he wrote.
Paul was left severely enraged by Garcia’s comments, and it did not take him long to hit back at the professional boxer. He said: “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.”
After Paul’s clash with Davis was scrapped, the American issued call-outs of several boxing stars. On his list was Garcia. The pair have traded barbs over the years and the social media sensation was itching to settle the score with the controversial fighter. However, MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian revealed that streaming service DAZN were not willing to let ‘King Ryan’ switch platforms.
“Our provision of services is with Matchroom,” he said. ” We pay Matchroom a sum of money and they present to us that they have obtained the rights to allow AJ to appear on Netflix. We have a great relationship with DAZN; they said no in terms of Ryan Garcia, pretty quickly, but they said yes to AJ.
“My assumption is they believe Jake could beat Ryan Garcia and that wouldn’t have been great for an asset they have in Ryan Garcia. My assumption is they believe AJ is going to kill Jake Paul so they agreed to let it happen.”
When is Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul?
Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul will clash in Miami on December 19, just six days before Christmas. The pair will likely walk to the ring at around 11pm local time which would be 4am in the UK. Fight times are usually set to benefit the American audience and are subject to change depending on how long the undercard takes to complete. The event is set to be shown live on Netflix.
Canelo Alvarez Reaches New Career Low Two Months After Terence Crawford Loss
Canelo Alvarez’s loss to Terence Crawford has slowly ripped his career apart batthe seams.
While the 35-year-old continues to insist that he is not retired and remains one of the biggest stars in the sport, his third career loss leaves him without a championship belt for the first time since 2015. It has also dramatically dropped the former pound-for-pound king down the prestigious list.
The Ring Magazine’s recent pound-for-pound rankings update left Alvarez out of the top 10, marking the first time that has happened since 2018.
‘The Ring’ noted that Alvarez only dropped from the rankings in 2018 due to a positive PED test, making his latest fall the first time since his rise that he has been excluded solely due to his performance.
Alvarez dropped several spots immediately after the loss, but he has continued to tumble as other fighters collect monumental victories. He was removed from the top 10 after Devin Haney re-entered the list following his dominant decision win over Brian Norman Jr. on Saturday.
For the first time in seven years, Canelo Alvarez is not ranked in The Ring's pound-for-pound Top-10.
Canelo previously sat outside the Top-10 after testing positive for the banned substance clenbuterol in 2018. pic.twitter.com/S2ow7gas6e
Crawford became the consensus pound-for-pound king after beating Alvarez and remains at No. 1. Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk held firm at No. 2, with Naoya Inoue remaining at No. 3.
Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez came in at No. 4 following his win over Fernando Martinez. Dmitry Bivol, Artur Beterbiev, Junto Nakatani, Shakur Stevenson, David Benavidez and Haney rounded out the top 10.
Although several entities create their own polls, fans pour a lot of stock into ‘The Ring’s pound-for-pound rankings. Alvarez is still in ESPN’s pound-for-pound rankings, clinging to the No. 10 slot, as of Nov. 15.
Canelo Alvarez’s 2026 plans Empty heading
Alvarez has not said much publicly since the Crawford loss, but he has made it clear that he will continue fighting. His Excellency Turki Alalshikh confirmed this notion by saying Canelo would return in a big fight in early 2026.
Rumors have suggested that Alvarez will rematch Crawford, who has given retirement more thought since their fight. Crawford is now the undisputed super middleweight champion and could, in theory, defend those titles against an oncoming challenger, but is clearly more interested in the biggest possible matchups at this point in his career.
Alvarez also continues to get called out by WBC light heavyweight champion David Benavidez. A return to 175 pounds could be in store, with Canelo also expressing interest in a rematch with Bivol, who handed him his second career loss in 2022.
He became a five-division world champion from super-featherweight to light middleweight during that time, defeating legends such as Manny Pacquiao, Oscar De La Hoya and Canelo Alvarez over the years.
“The best fighter I ever fought probably was Manny Pacquiao.
It’s because of his movement. He’s a hell of a fighter, and I can see why he won so many fights, and I can see why he’s going down as a Hall of Famer. It’s just certain moves he makes.”
After years of speculation, Mayweather and Pacquiao finally fought back in May 2015, with the American claiming a unanimous decision victory.
While ‘Pac-Man’ may have come up short in that bout, it is clear to see why Mayweather views the Filipino legend as his greatest ever opponent, as Pacquiao picked up world honours in a record eight divisions during his career.
Terence Crawford Reacts Savagely After Devin Haney’s Big Fight on Saturday
The Ring IV card wasn’t built around one knockout moment or runaway headline — instead, it delivered steady pressure, shifting rhythms, and a lineup where each bout carried its own tension. But within that flow, Devin Haney produced the night’s most noticeable step forward.
Coming off a performance that left questions about pace, presence, and overall urgency, he returned with something far more decisive.
From the opening exchanges, he started a bit tentative, but it didn’t last long. Once he settled in, he began making his mark with real confidence, tightening the kind of execution that had been missing against Jose Ramirez. And while there were still moments where he could’ve done more, the knockdown, the damage, and the Round 2 momentum shift showed he came in with a clearer, stronger intention this time.
That effort caught the attention of the sport’s pound-for-pound king. Terence Crawford took to X shortly after the fight and didn’t waste time choosing his words. ‘All that shit y’all was talking about @Realdevinhaney and he went out there and shut a lot of people up once again,’ he posted — a direct, unfiltered response to the criticism that surrounded Haney all week. It was part praise, part defense, and partly a reminder that elite performances don’t always match public expectations.
All that shit yall was talking about @Realdevinhaney and he went out there and shut a lot of people up once again.
Crawford’s reaction also fit a pattern that fans and media have pointed out for years — his relationship with the Haney family has always carried a certain level of mutual respect. Bill Haney has spoken openly about admiring Crawford’s professionalism, while Crawford has consistently given Devin credit for taking tough fights.
In the end, Haney’s performance did more than settle the week’s noise — it reinforced why his name consistently sits near the top of every major conversation in the sport. And with Crawford publicly backing him while maintaining the same straightforward honesty he’s shown the Haney family over the years, the takeaway from Ring IV is simple: momentum is shifting again, and the next chapter is already taking shape.
Tyson produced many statement knockouts in his career, recording a total of 44 knockouts in 50 career wins from 1985 to 2005, before he returned last year to face Jake Paul.
However, it was the finish that ‘Iron Mike’ produced on November 22 of 1986 that saw his name instantly enter boxing’s history books.
Mike Tyson is still the youngest ever heavyweight champion after beating Trevor Berbick in 1986
After making his debut at 18 years old, Mike Tyson, largely thanks to his ability to end fights very quickly, racked up lots of pro wins in a short space of time.
Despite going the distance multiple times in 1986, his second year as a pro also saw Tyson produce his quickest knockout win and claim his first world title in spectacular fashion.
His 13th fight of the year saw ‘Kid Dynamite’ challenge the 32-year-old WBC heavyweight champion Trevor Berbick in Las Vegas.
The experience of Berbick proved to be no match for his opponent’s ferocious power and aggression, as Tyson claimed the belt with a TKO in the second round.
This made him boxing’s youngest heavyweight world champion at 20 years old, a record that still stands today.
He climbed above Floyd Patterson and Muhammad Ali, who fought each other on two occasions, in order to top the list.
Youngest boxing heavyweight champions
Date
Age
Mike Tyson
November 22, 1986
20 years, 4 months, 23 days
Floyd Patterson
November 30, 1956
21 years, 10 months, 26 days
Muhammad Ali
February 25, 1964
22 years, 8 days
Joe Louis
June 22, 1937
23 years, 1 month, 9 days
Jack Dempsey
July 4, 1919
24 years, 0 months, 10 days
George Foreman
February 22, 1973
24 years, 0 months, 12 days
Joe Frazier
March 4, 1968
24 years, 1 month, 21 days
James J. Jefferies
June 9, 1899
24 years, 1 month, 25 days
Michael Dokes
December 10, 1982
24 years, 6 months
Wladimir Klitschko
October 14, 2000
24 years, 6 months, 19 days
The only fighter to have made it onto the list since Tyson broke the record is Wladimir Klitschko.
The Ukrainian’s second-longest heavyweight title reign of all time at 4,382 days (combined) started when he was nearly four years older than ‘Iron Mike’, beating Chris Byrd in 2000 for the WBO belt.
A new youngest active world champion was crowned earlier this year
While Mike Tyson may be the youngest heavyweight champion of all time, he doesn’t come close to the record for the youngest champion regardless of weight class.
That honor goes to Wilfred Benitez, who in March of 1976, defeated Antonio Cervantes via split decision to win the WBA and The Ring light welterweight titles at just 17 years old.
The accolade for being the youngest active world champion changed hands earlier this year when 22-year-old Xander Zayas won the WBO light middleweight belt from Jorge Garcia Perez.
