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Jake Paul Hints at Turki Alalshikh Change of Heart on Canelo Alvarez Fight

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Ever since news broke that Jake Paul’s November 14 bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis was cancelled due to a domestic violence lawsuit filed against Davis at the end of October, Paul has been scrambling to find a new opponent.

Paul’s team has made it clear that, while the initial November 14 date is now off the table, they still fully intend for Paul to headline a Netflix card by the end of 2025. December 12 and December 19 appear to be the most likely dates for this fight to take place.

However, given the high standard Netflix has set with its previous boxing events, they aren’t going to settle for Paul fighting against some no-name boxer. This is why Paul has reportedly reached out to several of the sport’s biggest names to see if they’d be willing to face him next month. These include Terence Crawford, Ryan Garcia, Francis Ngannou, and MMA legend Nate Diaz. I

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It’s too early to tell which (if any) of these guys will sign up to fight Paul and whether they’d do so in December. But one can’t fault Paul for trying.

Jake Paul fights against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. on June 28, 2025

Jake Paul’s Stance on Potential Canelo Alvarez Fight Turns Heads

It was interesting to see that Paul didn’t reportedly reach out to Canelo Alvarez’s team to potentially fill in. Then again, not only is Canelo still on the mend from elbow surgery after his September loss to Terence Crawford, but he and Paul were deep in fight negotiations earlier this year before Canelo pivoted at the last minute and signed a four-fight deal with Turki Alalshikh instead.

Turki was very opposed to Canelo fighting Paul as one of those four fights, which is why Canelo pivoted. However, a comment Paul made about potentially facing Canelo in the future from a November 6 ESPN article suggests Turki Alalshikh might have changed his mind.

“I think Turki is the man who can make it happen,” Paul said of fighting Canelo. “I’m open to it, Turki has expressed some interest in it, and, obviously, Canelo had already signed up to fight me, so I think all that is left to do is to make it happen.”

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The fact that Turki “has expressed some interest” in making this fight happen is a complete change of heart compared to how he felt about Paul vs. Canelo (and Paul in general) earlier this year.

Paul is right in saying that Turki has more than enough influence to make this fight happen, which means this once nearly-finalized fight could come to fruition as soon as 2026.

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Anthony Joshua has major roadblock cleared for blockbuster fight

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Anthony Joshua has major roadblock cleared for blockbuster fight as ban lifted

Ghana’s National Sports Authority has lifted its nationwide professional boxing ban, in a boost to Anthony Joshua.

The NSA suspended the sport after the deaths of two pugilists in the space of six months.

In March, Nigeria’s Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju collapsed mid-way through his bout with Jon Mbanugu at Bukom Boxing Arena in the Ghanaian capital of Accra before later dying in hospital at the age of 40.

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Then, in September, 27-year-old hometown fighter Ernest Akushey passed away after a stoppage loss to Jacob Dickson in the same venue.

The NSA didn’t make the decision lightly and did so in order to come up with a new set of reforms to improve the safety of the national sport.

After much deliberation, the NSA confirmed on Thursday that all boxing activities are now permitted to resume following ‘significant progress in addressing the key issues that led to its suspension.’

The statement also read that: “The Authority looks forward to a vibrant return of professional boxing and also encourages local as well as foreign promoters – investors to bring international bouts and collaborations to Ghana under these enhanced standards.”

What does this mean for Anthony Joshua?

Amidst the ban, Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing announced its first show in West Africa on December 20, headlined by a light heavyweight clash between Craig Richards and Dan Azeez.

The British compatriots are set to meet at the Legom Sports Stadium in Accra, Ghana, in an event that Hearn has described as a crucial ‘precursor’ for a potential AJ fight in the same city in February.

Joshua hasn’t set foot in the ring since his crushing knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024.

He was initially expected to fight again in the second quarter of 2025, but surgery on a lingering elbow injury delayed his return.

Hearn recently declared that Joshua could launch a comeback at the back end of this year on the undercard of one of Matchroom’s remaining shows.

At the time of writing, there are eight separate events that Matchroom is either promoting or co-promoting before the end of 2025.

The biggest of these is the Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn rematch on November 15 in London, which seems extremely unlikely due to the tight timeframe.

Jesse Rodriguez is also set to square off against Fernando Martinez in a super flyweight unification on the RING IV bill on November 22, while Ben Whittaker tops a homecoming card on November 29.

Other events include Jai Opetaia vs Huseyin Cinkara and Shabaz Masoud vs Peter McGrail on December 6, Diego Pacheco vs Kevin Sadjo on December 13, Giorgio Visoli vs Joe Haworth on December 17, and Richards vs Azeez on December 20.

The final major show of the year is Ring V on December 27, headlined by Naoya Inoue vs Alan Picasso.

However, Matchroom is not listed as a promoter, even though it is advertised on their website.

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Anthony Joshua Calls Out Next Opponent: “Tell Me Where

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Anthony Joshua Calls Out Next Opponent: “Tell Me Where and When — I’m Ready Before Year’s End!”

The heavyweight division continues to await the return of Anthony Joshua and there is one fighter whom ‘AJ’ seems happy to face before the end of the year.

Joshua’s most recent outing came in an unsuccessful challenge for Daniel Dubois’ IBF world title last September at Wembley Stadium, where he was stopped after five brutal rounds against his fellow Briton.

Since then, Dubois has lost that belt to Oleksandr Usyk, whilst AJ has been sidelined through injury and underwent elbow surgery before returning to training in September.

Now, there are reports that Joshua could attempt to shake off 15 months’ worth of ring rust on an undercard before 2025 comes to a close, with the Pacheco-Sadjo (Dec. 13) and Inoue-Picasso (Dec. 27) shows being touted for his potential return.

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Yet, speaking with iFL TV, Eddie Hearn, promoter of Joshua, revealed that AJ is willing to replace Gervonta Davis and fight Jake Paul next month.

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“There would have to be a lot of things that fall into place, but it is possible [that Joshua fights Jake Paul next].

“Yes, I have spoken to Nakisa Bidarian [Paul’s advisor], we have talked over it and around it. I know the situation.

“Yes, [I have spoken to Joshua about it]. [He said], ‘just let me know where and when’.”

Paul is expected to fight in December, with Andre Ward and Nate Diaz also being considered as possible late-notice opponents after the clash with Davis was cancelled due to ‘Tank’ being involved in a civil lawsuit regarding domestic allegations.

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Terence Crawford has made it clear – he has no plans

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Terence Crawford has made it clear – he has no plans to give Canelo Alvarez a rematch.

Since September 13, 2025, Terence Crawford has been celebrating. After defeating Canelo, the Nebraska boxer is enjoying that victory, which also has an impact on the mystery of his next fight. So far, there are no clues of a short-term fight.

Boxing fans and aficionados are wondering whether the super middleweight world champion will apply the same tactic he carries out between fights: to remain inactive for a year. The intrigue stems from the interest they have in seeing him in action to defend his belts before September 28, 2026, when he turns 39.

Journalist Chris Mannix posted on his X account that “Crawford is aiming for his next event in March”. However, the information he provides does not specify any source. It is a possibility that remains a rumor. Likewise, if this were the case, the option of Canelo as an opponent would be ruled out, this is because the Mexican pugilist will return to the ring in the first days of May. This leaves the question in the air: When will Crawford put on the gloves again? Against whom?

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Turki Alalshikh will not take risks with Terence Crawford and a filler fight

One of the names that has been mentioned in the rumor mill about a possible fight for Crawford in March is that of influential Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh. The businessman is key to understanding that the boxer would not consider returning for that month, because the Arab would not be willing to pay between 20 and 50 million dollars for an exhibition fight. In the best case scenario, Turki would prefer to be patient for a rematch with Canelo rather than gamble on a hasty bout against an unworthy opponent.

Cuban Osleys Iglesias and Cameroonian-Canadian Christian Mbilli are two boxers who have been put on the radar of fans and experts to face Crawford, but they would be ruled out as options because they represent a danger to the champion.

Crawford and his team’s goal is to position themselves as one of the best of all time. Measuring himself against Iglesias or Mbilli could be counterproductive to that goal because both are considered young fighters with the ability to defeat the monarch.

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Terence Crawford’s new venture proves he’s racking

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Terence Crawford’s new venture proves he’s racking up victories beyond the ring as well.

Following his September 13 win against Canelo Alvarez, Terence Crawford has become one of the biggest superstars in boxing. Considering Canelo is considered the face of boxing, that isn’t surprising.

Crawford made history last month, becoming the first male boxer to win the undisputed title in three different weight classes. The 38-year-old has a lot of options open to him inside the ring now, including a possible Canelo rematch.

Outside the ring, Crawford’s stock is also rising, and he’s now been seen rubbing shoulders with stars outside of the sport. And in his latest opportunity outside the ring, Crawford has now kicked off his modeling career.

Terence Crawford’s new modeling career

Terence Crawford has been featured by Haute Living, a luxury website and magazine, modeling some costly Ulysse Nardin watches, which can cost from the tens to the hundreds of thousands of dollars.

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tbudcrawford is the only male fighter in history to become a three time undisputed champion across five weight divisions, a legacy defined by discipline, strategy, and undeniable greatness.

Crawford has been fighting at the world championship level for the majority of his career and boasts an undefeated record of 42-0-0 with 31 knockout wins. Apart from being undisputed in three weight classes, he is a five-division world champion.

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However, he has never received the recognition that he’s getting now, with his reach now expanding beyond the boxing ring and into the mainstream.

Crawford was also featured in a separate Instagram post playing a game of ‘Haute or Not’.

Terence Crawford reflects on Canelo Alvarez win

In his legendary career, one thing Crawford has never lacked is confidence. The same was the case for his win against Canelo on September 13. Being well prepared, ‘Bud’ was fully confident in his ability, despite the naysayers pointing out his two-weight division jump as an issue. He said:

I was confident one thousand percent. Everybody who didn’t believe in me was surprised. I wasn’t. I’d been telling people what was going to happen from the moment the fight got signed.”

Despite all the glitter and glory, Crawford remains grounded. There’s nothing concrete regarding his next career move yet. However, reports suggest that he is aiming for a March return, with the middleweight division in Crawford’s sight.

While moving up to super middleweight from 154 pounds, he skipped over 154. Winning world titles in that division would further seal him as one of the best to lace up a pair of gloves.

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‘Worst Mistake Ever’ Errol Spence Reveals the Darkest Moment

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‘Worst Mistake Ever’ Errol Spence Reveals the Darkest Moment of His Career – Gervonta Davis’ Sudden Response Sparks Massive Controversy

Errol Spence Jr hasn’t returned to action since his 2023 loss to Terence Crawford. Spence and Crawford were thought to be very evenly matched.

However, Crawford dominated the contest, handing Spence his first career loss. Spence is now 28-1-0 with 22 KO’s.

Errol Spence has now revealed on social media that the worst thing he has done as an athlete was drinking. Spence’s social media post also drew a reaction from Gervonta Davis, who fights Lamont Roach tonight.

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Worse thing I did to MYSELF was drinking if you an athlete focus on the end goal. Hopefully it’s a better situation for you and your love ones.

Apart from his defeat against Crawford, Spence has had a stellar career. However, his last performance saw a rise in the number of critics. Some fans have suggested that Spence doesn’t have it in him anymore.

Terence Crawford

This recently prompted a reaction from Spence as he wrote on X (formerly Twitter):

Spence was the unified welterweight champion prior to his loss to Terence Crawford. He held the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles at that time. Spence was the unified champion between 2017 and 2023. While he hasn’t fought in close to two years, Spence is still 34 and fans can expect a big name opponent in his return.

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Lamont Roach Jr. drops a shocking truth about the long

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Lamont Roach Jr. drops a shocking truth about the long-rumored clash involving Gervonta Davis — and Jake Paul.

Lamont Roach Jr. was relaxing at a spa with his mother on Thursday, August 21, when he received unexpected news — Gervonta “Tank” Davis had agreed to fight Jake Paul instead of giving him the long-awaited rematch.

“My mom’s a little animated and way too explicit for interviews,” Roach said with a laugh in an interview with USA TODAY Sports. “So that probably explains her reaction right there.”

Unlike his mother, Roach, 30, is keeping his composure — even though the decision stings.

Back on March 1, Roach battled Davis to a majority draw, a fight many believed he actually won. According to Roach, Davis was contractually obligated to grant him a rematch, but instead chose to move on — and so has Roach.

“I’m accepting the fact that he’s literally scared to get back in the ring with me,” Roach said. “I saw something like this coming. He just wanted to get away from me after that fight.”

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That grueling 12-round showdown was arguably the toughest of Davis’ career, turning his spotless 30-0 record into 30-0-1. Now, rather than risk another blemish, Davis will return to the ring on November 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta — this time against a bigger but far less experienced opponent: Jake Paul.

“Fighting a YouTuber? Pretty insane,” Roach said.

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Still, Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) chose his words carefully, showing a measured respect for Paul.

“The thing I like about Jake is what he’s doing for real boxers,” he said. “He’s a big advocate for women’s boxing — helping them finally get real paydays.”

While Roach doesn’t expect another payday from Davis, he insists the matter isn’t settled.

“There’s no way you can breach a contract and expect me to just sit here quietly,” he said.

Despite the disappointment, Roach remains active — training daily and giving back to his community in Washington, D.C., where he was born and raised. His outreach includes school supply drives, pop-up boxing clinics, and reading sessions for inner-city kids.

And those kids? They know exactly how he feels about Davis.

“They’re like, ‘He’s a Rudy Poop! He’s a scaredy cat!’” Roach said, laughing. “Yeah, they see what’s going on.”

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Wilder issues a bold callout, wants a blockbuster clash with

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Wilder issues a bold callout, wants a blockbuster clash with Anthony Joshua before both legends walk away from the sport forever.

Anthony Joshua: The year was 2018, and both Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder stood tall as undefeated kings of the heavyweight division. Between them, they held every major title — setting the stage for what was meant to be a colossal showdown for the undisputed championship.

But fate had other plans. In December 2018, Wilder battled Tyson Fury to a dramatic draw, with the expectation that he’d next meet Joshua in a unification bout. Just a few months later, in March 2019, streaming giant DAZN offered Wilder a massive $100 million, three-fight deal, including two clashes with Joshua. Wilder turned it down, claiming the deal lacked transparency.

While negotiations fell apart, Joshua pressed forward — only to suffer a stunning upset loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. that June. Since that defeat, Joshua has struggled for consistency, going 6-4 over the past six years. Wilder, meanwhile, went on to face Fury twice more — losing both by knockout — and has since managed just one win in his last five bouts.

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Now, with Wilder turning 40 on October 22 and Joshua hitting 36 a week earlier, both veterans are looking to revive a rivalry that once promised to crown an undisputed champion.

Anthony Joshua

Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) is set to return to action this Friday, taking on Tyrrell Herndon (24-5, 15 KOs) at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas. The fight will headline a Global Combat Collective pay-per-view, distributed by BLK Prime, Fubo, and PPV.com for $24.95.

Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) is recovering from elbow surgery and plans to return later this year for his first bout since being stopped in five rounds by Daniel Dubois last September — a fight that left his comeback hopes hanging in the balance.

“If the fight with Joshua happens, and everything lines up, why not?” Wilder told The Ring. “We’ll handle it when the time comes. He’s still in the game, and so am I. I’m here for the big fights — not chasing anyone, just making the matchups fans want to see.”

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Still, Wilder made it clear he won’t beg for the bout.

“I’m not going to be out there holding signs for a fight,” he said. “I never chased anyone. If they didn’t want to fight me, so be it. I’ve always gone after the biggest fights possible.”

The two heavyweights were supposed to meet last year, but Wilder’s upset loss to Joseph Parker derailed those plans, while Joshua scored a commanding stoppage over Otto Wallin in December 2023 in Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua

Wilder’s attempt to bounce back against Zhilei Zhang in June ended even worse — a brutal fifth-round knockout defeat that left his future in doubt.

It feels like a lifetime since Wilder terrorized the heavyweight division as a lean, explosive knockout artist. His reign as WBC world champion began in 2015 with victory over Bermane Stiverne, followed by 10 successful title defenses — until Tyson Fury ended his dominance.

Now, after overcoming personal battles and mental health struggles, Wilder is determined to mount one final run — targeting the opponents who once eluded him, including Oleksandr Usyk.

“I still want the biggest fights out there,” Wilder said. “I don’t care who it is. I’m not living in the past — those guys didn’t want to fight me because they feared losing. I just wanted to be undisputed, but many avoided me. That’s fine. I’m still here, still dangerous, and this time, I’m coming back stronger than ever.”

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Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua is running out of time to cement

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Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua is running out of time to cement his legacy – will he dare to face Deontay Wilder next, or is destiny saving him for a final, explosive showdown with Tyson Fury?

Promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua is likely to hang up his gloves in 2026, leaving the former world heavyweight champion with just three or four fights left to define his legacy. Hearn hopes those final bouts will finally pit Joshua against his long-time rivals — Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

According to Hearn, Joshua’s countdown has officially begun. With retirement looming, the British star is now in a race against time to secure the defining fights that have so far eluded him. Despite years of buildup, clashes with Wilder and Fury never materialized — bouts that could have decided the undisputed heavyweight crown.

Now, the stakes are different. All three — Joshua, Wilder, and Fury — have suffered recent defeats. Fury stepped away from boxing after his second loss to unified champion Oleksandr Usyk, while Joshua is still rebuilding following a devastating knockout by Daniel Dubois last year.

Having undergone successful elbow surgery, Joshua is eyeing a comeback bout before the end of 2025.

“Deontay Wilder fights next week. I know his name’s been mentioned,” Hearn told Sky Sports.
“There’s a real possibility AJ could fight Wilder in October, November, or December — and then face Tyson Fury. That would complete his run against every elite heavyweight of this generation.”

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Hearn insists Joshua’s next fight will be crucial. “AJ must win, and that performance will tell us everything about his future,” he said.

Despite Fury’s retirement, Hearn remains optimistic about a long-awaited British blockbuster.

“If we don’t make the Fury fight, it would be a big shame,” he admitted.
“There’s no excuse now — the fans deserve it. Seeing them finally face off would be an iconic moment for British boxing and sport as a whole.”

Hearn confirmed Joshua’s comeback is targeted for late 2025, with hopes of setting up a Fury clash in 2026 — possibly the last fight of his storied career.

“2026 could be his final year in boxing,” Hearn said. “That’s only three or four fights away. He’s still motivated, physically strong, and ready for one last run. Hopefully, that run ends with Tyson Fury.”

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“I’m Not Backing Down” – Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence on

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“I’m Not Backing Down” – Anthony Joshua Breaks Silence on Replacing Gervonta Davis in Jake Paul Showdown, Stirring Fresh Rumors.

Anthony Joshua is one of the names being considered if ‘Tank’ were to be sidelined following allegations from his ex-girlfriend

his week it was revealed that Gervonta Davis has been accused of several crimes by an ex-girlfriend, including assault and kidnapping. And all this, just two weeks before his exhibition fight against Jake Paul, which is now at risk of being canceled. Paul’s promoter, Most

Value Promotions, which is organizing the event, has already said it will analyze the situation and then decide its next steps.

Let’s remember that Paul and Davis are scheduled to face each other on November 14 in Miami, on a card that will be broadcast by Netflix and consists of interesting real fights such as Alycia Baumgardner against Leila Beaudoin or Gary Russell against Andy Hiraoka. We will also see another boxing outing by MMA legend Anderson Silva. However, it would be important that the fight that is supposed to sell tickets and bring viewers to the screen goes ahead or at least have a good alternative.

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Among the boxers who could replace Davis right now are Ryan Garcia, Edgar Berlanga and Anthony Joshua, with the latter being the most pedigreed of the three. AJ already held talks this year for a showdown against ‘El Gallo’ Paul and that possible fight was put on hold, but not ruled out.

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In an interview with IFL TV, promoter Eddie Hearn was asked if Joshua was an option for that fight and what AJ had said to him about it. According to Hearn, the former unified heavyweight champion’s response was: “Just tell me where”. Despite his fighter’s willingness, the Matchroom Boxing boss explained: “A lot of things have to align for this to progress”. He confirmed that so far it was only conversations and a formal contract or offer was presented. There had previously been talk of Joshua vs. Paul as a professional fight and an exhibition between them does not seem to make much sense. What Hearn did hint at is that his fighter will be on a card before the end of the year, and the Miami one is not very likely unless a juicy offer is put on the table.

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