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.
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.
Jake Paul knew Anthony Joshua was willing to fight the YouTuber-turned-boxer after the pair shared a brief phone call earlier this year.
Back in March, Paul stunned the world of boxing after he called for a fight with the two-time heavyweight world champion – just four months after his victory over Mike Tyson. “I want to fight Anthony Joshua because I know I will f***ing beat Anthony Joshua’s ass,” he said on his YouTube show BS with Jake Paul. “He doesn’t have a chin and he has no skill and he’s stiff. I love you, Anthony, we’re friends and all this s*** but I want to fight you. I will beat Canelo, I will beat a lot of f***ing people.”
‘AJ’ responded by phoning the 28-year-old and both fighters ended up posting images of the phone call with the caption ‘2026,’ hinting at a potential clash. Despite verbally agreeing to a dust-up, their fight will come a lot sooner than people think after it was confirmed that the two fighters will trade leather on December 19 in Miami.
Eight months after both men exchanged words over the phone, Paul has finally revealed exactly what was said on the call. “No, he was down. I messaged and said ‘let’s fight. Let’s make it happen. Our teams are going to talk.’ And he was like ‘yeah, I am down. Let’s do it.’ Simple as that.” He added: “We talked even before Gevonta Davis and he said yes then. Really, after Gervonta, we called a bunch of people and he is the one that said yes and was actually down to do it in December.”
The ‘Problem Child’ was due to return to the ring earlier this month against lightweight king Gervonta Davis, but was forced to cancel the event after ‘Tank’ was accused of battery, false imprisonment and kidnapping by an ex-girlfriend. Paul has not fought since his convincing victory over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr back in June, and was eager to get at least one more fight under his belt before the end of the year.
After calling out several stars within the sport of boxing, it was Joshua who accepted the call. Despite the huge disparity in size, the bout will be a professional contest, staged over eight three-minute rounds. The fight will take place at heavyweight, but ‘AJ’ has been informed he cannot weigh more than 245lb for the clash.
Just days after their stunning clash was announced, the two stars met at a launch press conference in Miami. Joshua – who completely and utterly towered over his upcoming foe – vowed to make a statement ahead of his return to the ring. “It’s not a win for me if I just beat him; I need to knock him out,” he said.
“I’m going to break his face and break his body. I’m here to prove I’m the better fighter and will do that until I stop fighting. I’m going to go in there and do a job. I want to hurt him, I’m going to want to really hurt him in the ring. I’m going to come forward and impose myself. I’m going to land heavy punches and expose him to certain tricks in boxing that he maybe hasn’t seen yet. And I’m going to bring him to a different school of boxing that he maybe hasn’t been exposed to yet.”
Thanksgiving Day in the United States is a great time for boxing fans to reflect and feel grateful for everything the sweet science has provided.
And there’s a lot to be thankful for right now. There’s a case to be made that boxing is in a better spot than it has been in a long time, given that many of the most intriguing fights are being made, stars are getting built, and fans have access to the sport essentially every weekend, providing an unprecedented amount of entertainment.
When it comes to delivering entertainment, few boxers in history have done better than Floyd Mayweather. “Money” produced an iconic, undefeated professional career that included some of the biggest fights this century, including bouts against Manny Pacquiao, Conor McGregor, Canelo Alvarez, and numerous other champions and massive names.
But Mayweather’s entertainment value isn’t limited to professional bouts inside the ring. Since retiring after beating McGregor in 2017, Mayweather has done several lucrative exhibition fights (including a reported showdown against Mike Tyson that’s scheduled for the spring of 2026).
Mayweather also manages to make headlines when he isn’t fighting. Whether that’s through extravagant parties, exorbitant sums spent on foreign cars, or legal disputes, the 48-year-old has a unique knack for keeping people talking about him.
Floyd Mayweather Gets Called Out For AI Thanksgiving Post
Mayweather is getting attention once again on Thanksgiving for an Instagram post, where he can be seen posing on what looks to be a private jet in front of a turkey, a martini, other Thanksgiving food essentials, and a bottle of Beluga Vodka.
“Celebrate your Thanksgiving Holiday with the best vodka!! @vodkabeluga,” the post is captioned.
@wydoe wrote, “Floyd trippin man…. Smh AI gotta be stopped”.
“AI GETTING WILD,” said @aahotmic.
“Why this look Ai 😂,” said @iambiglu.
@thrillboxing said, “I know this ain’t A.I bruh 😂😂”.
It’s hard to imagine that Mayweather will care much about fans calling him our for (presumably) using AI, especially because of how much he probably got paid by the vodka company for that post.
It was his uncle Roger Mayweather and lately boxers have been neglecting defense a bit in professional boxing at the top tier.
Not Usyk or Terence Crawford, obviously, that’s why they are the two best in today’s times at the moment.
Why Floyd Mayweather Is Easily Best Defensive Fighter Ever – ‘Most People Don’t Know S*** About Boxing’
We were watching some Mayweather training footage back earlier and literally in the space of ten seconds Floyd was parrying, blocking, then slipping punches all in the same sequence with ease with Roger literally trying to take his head off:
Oleksandr Usyk has remained quiet since his last win back in August.
That victory made Usyk history’s first-ever two-time undisputed champion in the four-belt era as he reclaimed the IBF belt he had to vacate in order to honour his rematch with Tyson Fury in December 2024.
That night he got his second win over ‘The Gypsy King’, having become undisputed champion for the first time after the first with in April of the same year.
He has also twice beaten Anthony Joshua and stopped Daniel Dubois on both times he met the Brit, so many think there are few challengers in the boxing ring left, especially as he is also a former Olympic Gold medallist and undisputed cruiserweight champion.
“The team is working on it. I think manager Egis Klimas will share something interesting with you soon. I’ll say this: in 2026 we will see Usyk in the ring again. Everything happens in its time.”
Fury had previously called for a trilogy fight, David Haye thinks Agit Kabayel would be a good opponent, and the fast-rising young British talent Moses Itauma has also declared himself ready to challenge the generational threat, though next time out will fight former Joshua and Dillian Whyte victim Jermaine Franklin in January.
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.
