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Gervonta Davis close to securing comeback fight as opponent na

By Admin March 10, 2026

Gervonta Davis close to securing comeback fight as opponent named

Gervonta Davis appears to be on the brink of confirming his return to the ring.

Davis was last in action in March 2025 when he was held to a majority decision draw against Lamont Roach in a defence of his WBA lightweight title.

It was a controversial result, with many feeling that Roach did enough to get the nod, especially after a knockdown wasn’t awarded in his favour after ‘Tank’ voluntarily chose to take a knee in round nine.

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The 12 months that followed have left many questioning if Davis would ever be back in action at all. A planned exhibition with Jake Paul in November was cancelled due to the Baltimore man being named in a civil lawsuit regarding domestic allegations, just the latest in a string of issues outside of the ropes.

Further drama materialised after an arrest warrant was issued for ‘Tank’ citing similar accusations, leading to him to be stripped of his WBA lightweight title.

Despite all of that, Davis does now look set to return, after it was reported by Mike Coppinger that he is in advanced talks for a clash against Isaac Cruz, a man that ‘Tank’ named as his number one target late last year.

Davis has already secured a win over Cruz, who was last in action in December when he fought to a majority decision draw with former ‘Tank’ foe Roach – the man most feel should be getting the chance to face him again.

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What Mike Tyson Did After Rumours of an Affair Between Donald Trump and His Wife

By Admin March 10, 2026

Mike Tyson was undoubtedly one of the scariest men on the planet during his prime as a heavyweight boxer.

The American athlete was at the peak of his powers in 1988 when he confronted now-President Donald Trump.

‘Iron Mike’ was the youngest heavyweight champion of all time (a record that still holds today) while also holding the undisputed heavyweight title. One of the greatest boxers in history, the dominant superstar held a record of 35-0 in the summer of ’88.

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While everything was going to plan inside the ring, Tyson’s marriage to actress Robin Givens lasted only one year. Givens cited spousal abuse, which came from his jealousy and temper, as one of the main reasons behind the split.

Donald Trump Confronted by Mike Tyson

President Donald J. Trump delivers the first State of the Union address

Tyson, who was 21 years old at the time, was apparently sent into a rage when he heard a rumour that his wife had an affair with Trump. Per the author of the book TrumpNation, Tim O’Brien, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ didn’t take too kindly to what he was hearing.

He claims Tyson stormed into Trump’s office demanding answers, asking (per talkSPORT): “Could I ask you, are you f****** my wife?” It’s never been disclosed what else was said during that conversation, but the US President is still around to tell the tale, suggesting he de-escalated the situation.

O’Brien has quoted the now 79-year-old’s first words after the tense meeting. The politician and businessman reportedly said:

“Now, if I froze, I’m dead… you would have zero chance. Here’s the heavyweight champion of the world, and he’s a solid piece of fu***** armour.”

This all came after the pair had shared a strong working relationship. Trump had even bid an eye-watering $11million to hold Tyson’s fight against Michael Spinks at the Atlantic City Convention Hall near his New Jersey HQ that same year.

Mike Tyson Endorsed Trump as US President

It certainly appears this brief tension didn’t last, as Tyson was one of the very first celebrities to throw his backing behind Trump’s run for the US presidency in 2016.

In an interview with The Daily Caller, the boxer publicly praised the man who would go on to spend two terms in the Oval Office. “That sh** is the real deal. Listen: I’m a black mother***** from the poorest town in the country. I’ve been through a lot in life,” he said.

Tyson even claimed there’s a huge level of respect Trump shows his family, which can’t be said for other Presidents of the past. Even after the short-lived feud three decades earlier, he claimed:

“And I know him. When I see him, he shakes my hand and respects my family. None of them- Barack, whoever- nobody else does that.

“They’re gonna be who they are and disregard me, my family. So I’m voting for him. If I can get 200,000 people or more to vote for him, I’m gonna do it.”

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Deontay Wilder Explains How Will Dispute With Ex and Her Son Lef

By Admin March 9, 2026

Deontay Wilder Says Will Dispute With Ex and Her Son Left Him Fearing a Heart Attack

Deontay Wilder continues to struggle in his personal life, thanks to his relationship with his former partner, Telli Swift.

The pair began dating in 2015, got engaged in 2018, and shortly after welcomed their first child, Kaorii, together. However, by the time 2024 rolled around, Wilder’s love life had taken a toll much like his career in the boxing ring. By April 2024, Swift claimed Wilder had thrown her out of their Atlanta home shortly after a surgery.

Things got worse when she filed for a temporary restraining order in June 2024, a move that escalated the situation into a contentious custody dispute. In addition to Kaorii, Swift has a son, Kerron, from a previous relationship, whom Wilder had embraced and helped raise as his own. However, in a recent interview, Wilder revealed that a dispute involving his will and Swift’s son caused him severe stress, which left him fearing a heart attack.

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Deontay Wilder reveals what triggered him to run to his lawyer

Deontay Wilder made a series of explosive allegations against his ex-partner, Telli Swift, during an appearance on Cigar Talk with host Naji. Speaking candidly about their fallout, the former heavyweight champion claimed financial betrayal played a major role in their split. “My ex stole over $400,000 from me,” Wilder told Naji, discussing his ex-partner. He also alleged that Swift wanted to relocate to California to increase potential child support payments.

“See that where all the girls go to California because them lawyers out there waiting on them and the laws is a woman is innocent until proven guilty. A man is guilty until proven innocent.” Wilder also accused Swift of misrepresenting her professional background. According to him, she claimed to be a CPA but was actually a CNA. “That’s the lowest of the low in the hospital if I’m not mistaken,” Wilder added.

“But you want to tell people certain things because you want to look a certain part that you really [don’t].” He further claimed he took Swift in after she lost her job and helped prevent her from becoming homeless. The former champion went on to detail how deeply he had invested in her family. “And helped her out and all this stuff, and this is how you repay me. I took the role of being your son’s father, not just a daddy, but a father. I went in so hard, bro,” Wilder said.

“I put them on my will… I moved a little space over and added her son on my will. You ain’t even my son for real. I put her in my will as well, too. You [were] just my girlfriend. You ain’t even my wife.” Wilder, who reportedly has eight children with different women, then described an incident that prompted him to remove Swift’s son from his will.

“One time the son said, ‘You ain’t my daddy.’ Now, that’s one thing you don’t say to a man that ain’t your daddy. I fed you, took you on all these trips, gave you a beautiful life… Bro, when he did that, I ran to my lawyer to try to get that. Because I felt like I was going to have a heart attack. Seriously,” Wilder told Naji during the interview.

Despite Wilder’s frustration, things haven’t been going well for the former heavyweight champion.

Wilder was denied custody of his 6-year-old daughter

When Swift filed for a temporary restraining order, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge granted her request after she alleged that Wilder had physically assaulted her. As part of the ruling, the court also ordered that Wilder’s visits with their daughter be supervised. By June 2025, Wilder was seeking joint custody of his daughter, pointing to concerns about Swift’s living situation.

He cited her relationship with NFL safety John Johnson III, claiming that Swift’s move to Southern California to live with her new boyfriend had led to 18 unexpected school absences. These allegations were among several issues raised in a 266-page court filing in which Wilder argued that his daughter’s life had “not been stable” under Swift’s sole custody. Despite those claims, the court ruled against Wilder.

That being said, it appears Deontay Wilder continues to struggle in his efforts to gain custody of his daughter. In the process, his relationship with his ex-partner—and her son—has deteriorated beyond repair.

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Shakur Stevenson Talks Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasiliy Lomach

By Admin March 9, 2026

Shakur Stevenson Talks Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Vasiliy Lomachenko, With Joe Rogan

During a recent guest appearance on the popular podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, Shakur Stevenson talked about long-rumored fights against American rival Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and all-time great amateur fighter Vasiliy Lomachenko.

Stevenson had previously indicated publicly that he would no longer speak about a prospective fight against Davis, the pound-for-pound talent who is renowned for his extraordinary exploits inside the ring as he is for controversies outside of it, too, with ongoing legal issues seemingly scuppering any shot of activity within boxing.

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Arrested in January, 2026, Davis is accused of assaulting a woman at a strip club in Miami Gardens in an alleged incident from three months prior. In the time before and after this, Shakur has established himself as one of the sport’s premier talents, thanks to back-to-back wins over William Zepeda and Teofimo Lopez — both statements.

If ‘Tank’ were to return to the ring this year, it remains something Stevenson would, at least, consider.

“I would love for it to happen.”

However, that does not mean any pathway toward a successful negotiation would be smooth. “The way he went on social media, bashed me, like I need him. I just feel disrespected about it,” Stevenson said. “I’m a grown man, I make my own money, and living a spectacular life. I don’t need nobody.”

There was, perhaps, a time in which ‘Tank’s’ standing within the sport suggested he was a more popular fighter as proven by ticket sales across numerous critical American boxing markets (Las Vegas and New York City among more regional hotbeds) as well as pay-per-view sales.

However, that pendulum of power may now have swung toward Stevenson because of the run he’s in the middle of, thwarting a level of competition that Davis has not matched.

“If he feels as though I need him, then it’s like, whatever,” Stevenson told Rogan. “I’m not in need of that fight.”

Shakur Stevenson Praised Vasiliy Lomachenko

There was also enough time on the podcast to talk about a fight that could have been, but never was — one that would pit the present at the time in Lomachenko against Stevenson, then considered the future, at a time in which they both operated under the Top Rank promotional banner.

The two were aware of one another’s skills have sparred each other, when Stevenson was much younger.

“On Lomachenko: “Skillfully, I thought I was the better fighter — my range, distance, and speed was better than his but a standpoint of being in shape, throwing more punches, I feel he was – he was getting ready for his fight,” he said.

When Rogan asked if he thinks this was the reason Lomachenko was seemingly loathe to engage him in a real fight, Stevenson said yes.

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Canelo Alvarez addresses his retirement plan

By Admin March 9, 2026

Canelo Alvarez has outlined how much longer he could remain in the sport, before hanging up his gloves and calling time on a decorated career.

The 35-year-old is already destined for a place in the Hall of Fame, having become a four-division world champion, but remains eager to compete at the highest level.

Since making his professional debut in 2005, the Mexican has amassed 68 outings and become a two-time undisputed king at 168lbs, claiming notable victories over the likes of Callum Smith and Caleb Plant.

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His most significant win, however, arrived at middleweight, where Alvarez edged a highly-contentious majority decision in his 2018 rematch with Gennady Golovkin.

More controversial was their first encounter, the previous year, when many believed that Golovkin had done enough to claim a convincing victory, only for the Kazakh to instead come away with a draw.

But still, Canelo received ample credit for emerging triumphant in their sequel, before dethroning Sergey Kovalev for the WBO light-heavyweight title over a year later.

Alvarez’s second undisputed title reign at super-middleweight then came to an end last September, with Terence Crawford moving up two weight divisions to claim a unanimous decision victory.

But despite this, Canelo has explained to Froch On Fighting that he could still compete for another two years, or perhaps even longer, depending on how frequently his opportunities materialise.

“I don’t know. I’m thinking maybe two years. I don’t need it, [but] I still enjoy it. If I [fight] once a year, maybe [I can go on] a little bit [longer].

“Once a year, for me to rest my body, I think I can fight more [than two years].”

While an official announcement is yet to emerge, Canelo is set to fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this September, with Turki Alalshikh having promised a world title shot.

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Why Ryan Garcia says no to Shakur Stevenson’s excessive deman

By Admin March 8, 2026

Ryan Garcia says no to Shakur Stevenson’s excessive demands

To prove that someone is the best in the world of boxing, a fighter must step into the ring with excellent preparation to be ready for any situation that may arise, especially when entering as the challenger.

This appears to be something Shakur Stevenson has not fully understood, as he continues to keep the potential fight against Ryan Garcia hanging in uncertainty. In the bout that both sides are attempting to finalize, Stevenson seems determined for his opponent to accept all of his conditions, but Garcia has delivered a firm and categorical refusal.

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The origin of the disagreement between Ryan Garcia and Shakur Stevenson

This entire dispute between the two pugilists began on social media, where nowadays it seems that if matters are not discussed publicly, they do not exist. Modern times often dictate that everything unfold in that arena, whether in sports, politics, or any other aspect of life.

Through those platforms, Stevenson accused Garcia of being a weight bully. Shakur argued that in any fight contested at 147 pounds, there must be a rehydration clause that limits Ryan’s weight on the night of the event.

The challenger suggested that Garcia could come into the fight weighing around 160 pounds, or that they could establish a fixed limit of 170 pounds. Garcia immediately rejected that proposal and made it clear that he would never accept such a condition.

I will never be on a rehydration clause again, and I don’t need 20-30 pounds to beat you,” Garcia wrote on X. “I’ll beat your ass straight up.

Shakur Stevenson

Faced with this scenario, Garcia has pointed to the fight he had in 2023 against Gervonta Davis, in which weight stipulations were included that limited how much he could weigh on the night of the bout. Later, he stated that those conditions ended up affecting him and believed that the defeat may have come partly because of that situation.

Now that it appears the same type of demand is being placed in front of him once again, Garcia has issued a definitive refusal. In a social media post, he explained that any progress toward finalizing the fight will depend on eliminating the restrictions that Stevenson’s camp wants to impose.

As long as there’s no rehydration clause, things will be going forward.

Ryan Garcia

These kinds of restrictions exist in boxing because between the official weigh-in and the night of the fight, fighters can gain a significant amount of weight that could benefit them inside the ring. That is precisely the point of tension currently holding up negotiations.

For now, the disagreement remains unresolved and continues to cloud what many fans believe could become one of the most exciting bouts in recent years. Both fighters have the talent and popularity to create a major event, but unless the contractual terms are settled, the fight will remain uncertain, and the anticipation surrounding it will continue to grow without a definitive answer about whether it will actually take place.

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Anthony Joshua vs Tom Aspinall Door Opens With Eddie Hearn Mo

By Admin March 8, 2026

Anthony Joshua vs Tom Aspinall Door Opens With Eddie Hearn Move

Tom Aspinall’s new partnership with Eddie Hearn could eventually open the door to a blockbuster boxing clash with Anthony Joshua once the UFC heavyweight champion’s contract expires.

The Salford-born fighter has become the first client of Hearn’s newly launched Matchroom Talent Agency, a move that places one of Britain’s biggest combat sports stars firmly within boxing’s commercial orbit.

Unlike a fight-promotion deal, the agreement focuses on commercial and advisory services — but it also links Aspinall directly to the promoter behind former heavyweight champion Joshua.

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Tom Aspinall and Eddie Hearn
In interviews since Aspinall fought Ciryl Gane in October and suffered a serious eye injury, Hearn has accused UFC president Dana White of mocking the situation and failing to show enough sympathy toward the British heavyweight.

That dispute, coupled with the obvious retaliation after White drafted Conor Benn to Zuffa Boxing, suggests the feud between the promoters is far from over.

White was even quoted this week, saying on Piers Morgan’s show he would consider a boxing match with his British rival.

What the Deal Means
As for Aspinall, signing with Hearn has put his feelings on the situation out in the open and left his long-term future in the UFC open to interpretation.

Depending on the exact terms of his agreement, Aspinall is believed to have two or three fights remaining on his UFC contract.

At 32, that would still give the heavyweight plenty of time to complete his obligations before pursuing major events in professional boxing.

Since Floyd Mayweather faced Conor McGregor in 2017, crossover bouts between boxing and other combat sports have become increasingly common.

Turki Alalshikh raised the stakes further when Francis Ngannou challenged Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia, demonstrating that elite fighters from outside boxing can now enter the sport at the highest level.

Oleksandr Usyk’s planned bout with kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven in May will continue that trend.

Aspinall vs Joshua
If Aspinall eventually makes the move, he could find himself sharing the ring with Matchroom’s leading heavyweight, Anthony Joshua, in what would likely become a major UK event later in the decade.

Beyond Joshua, other options would exist depending on the level of ambition both Hearn and Aspinall pursue once the UFC chapter of his career comes to an end.

Joshua’s recent knockout of Jake Paul demonstrated that the former heavyweight champion is willing to consider crossover bouts if the terms are right.

For now, Aspinall vs Joshua remains the most intriguing possibility following Hearn’s bold move.

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Terence Crawford Breaks Silence on the Fight Boxing Never Got

By Admin March 8, 2026

Did Saúl “Canelo” Álvarez Avoid David Benavidez? Terence Crawford Reveals Why the Fight Never Happened

For years, boxing fans demanded a showdown between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and David Benavidez.

The matchup seemed inevitable when the Mexican star ruled as the undisputed super-middleweight champion while the Mexican-American fighter held the WBC interim title at 168 pounds.

Yet the fight never materialized, fueling criticism toward Canelo Alvarez, with some accusing the Mexican champion of avoiding one of the most dangerous contenders in the division.

Terence Crawford, Canelo, Benavidez

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Now, the man who decided to weigh in on the debate is Terence Crawford.

Speaking on the Joe Rogan podcast, Crawford offered a straightforward explanation for why the fight never moved beyond speculation. According to the American fighter, the key factor has always been Benavidez’s physical size.

Benavidez’s size may have been the decisive factor

According to Terence Crawford, David Benavidez presents a very different physical challenge compared to most opponents Canelo has faced throughout his career. The American explained that even if both fighters make the same weight on the scale, the real difference appears once fight night arrives.

“Canelo knows how big Benavidez is going to be when he steps into the ring,” Crawford said in comments shared during his conversation with Joe Rogan.

He also described Benavidez as a tall, naturally big fighter with an imposing physical presence, something that could create a serious advantage at the elite level.

From Crawford’s perspective, the reasoning could be simple: why step into the ring with a fighter who will likely be much bigger when the fight actually begins?

Crawford also praises Canelo’s legacy

Despite pointing to the size difference, Crawford also made it clear that he respects Canelo Alvarez’s career and everything the Mexican champion has achieved in the sport.

The American highlighted that Canelo has built an impressive legacy by fighting larger opponents for most of his career. Standing at around 5’7” (1.70 m), Alvarez has competed successfully in higher divisions, even moving up to 175 pounds, where many rivals had a clear size advantage.

“Canelo is not a big guy, but he’s been fighting bigger guys his whole career and beating them with skill,” Crawford explained.

A fight that now seems more unlikely than ever

While the debate among fans continues, everything suggests that a fight between Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez may never happen.

In search of new challenges, Benavidez decided to move up in weight and establish himself in higher divisions. After his run at super-middleweight, the American moved to the 175-pound division, where he eventually captured the WBC title and continued building his reputation as one of boxing’s most dangerous fighters.

Now, the man known as the “Mexican Monster” is even aiming to become a champion in a third division when he faces Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez for cruiserweight titles in Las Vegas.

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First Time Gervonta Davis had his world title taken before fighting R

By Admin March 7, 2026

Gervonta Davis had his world title taken before fighting Ryan Garcia’s easiest opponent

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis is now 30-0-1 after drawing with Lamont Roach Jr. in his most recent outing.

The fight marked Davis’ first time falling shy of a victory, and one of just two times he has gone the full 12-round distance.

However, this isn’t the only stain on his record, as in 2017, after just one defense of his world title, Davis was stripped of the super-featherweight belt.

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Gervonta Davis was stripped of his title after missing weight ahead of fight with Francisco Fonseca

Davis knocked out Jose Pedraza to win the IBF super-featherweight title before defending just once in London against Liam Walsh.

After that he was matched up with 19-0-1 Francisco Fonseca, but was unable to defend his belt against him as he was stripped of it after missing weight, making it only on the line for Fonseca.

Fonseca would not win the title, though, as Davis, who lost to Joet Gonzalez as an amateur, won by eighth-round stoppage, handing Fonseca his first pro defeat.

Three years later, Ryan Garcia knocked Fonseca out in the opening round to set up a world title shot against Luke Campbell, doing what took Davis eight rounds in just one.

Ryan Garcia was seen crying after his second career defeat

Garcia lost for the second time in his career, and first time on points, in his last fight, when underdog Rolly Romero spoiled the party with a major upset over an unimpressive-looking Garcia.

Ryan Garcia crying the car after losing to Rolly Romero 😂😭 pic.twitter.com/VfupTU8tL5

— Hassan (@Hassanwellss) May 3, 2025

The star was supposed to secure a win to set up a rematch with Devin Haney, but it is unclear if that fight will still go ahead. Floyd Mayweather predicted Romero vs Garcia six years ago.

Garcia was seen crying in his car on social media immediately after the devastating loss.

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Why Floyd Mayweather must pass strict commission request to ma

By Admin March 7, 2026

Floyd Mayweather must pass strict commission request to make boxing return

Floyd Mayweather will have to undergo an examination from a commission before making his boxing comeback against Manny Pacquiao.

Mayweather, 49, is set to resume his legendary professional career when he faces former foe Pacquiao, 47, on September 19 at the Sphere in Las Vegas, Nevada.

It’s a rematch of their ‘Fight of the Century’ in 2015, which Mayweather won by unanimous decision.

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His bout against Pacquiao will be his first contest under a pro setting since his money-spinning showdown against UFC fighter Conor McGregor in August 2017.

Mayweather, however, has been active in recent years, having been involved in a series of exhibitions, including bouts against Logan Paul and John Gotti III.

But given his clash against Pacquiao is a pro fight, ‘Money’ will have to appear in front of the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) before receiving a boxing license.

That’s according to Boxing Scene, who claim Mayweather will require ‘light examination’ by NSAC, ‘likely just a cursory observation of his sparring at the Las Vegas-based Mayweather Boxing Club’.

One source told the outlet: “Floyd’s always in shape and is [routinely] in the gym.”

Both Mayweather and Pacquiao are expected to clear NSAC’s tests.

What happens if Floyd Mayweather fails NSAC’s examination?

Pacquiao returned to action last summer when he fought Mario Barrios in Las Vegas for the WBC welterweight world title.

He was granted a license from NSAC, so he should have no problems in receiving one for his rematch against Mayweather.

Floyd Mayweather will have to pass an NSAC examination before returning to the pro ranks. Image: Getty

If Mayweather fails to obtain a license from NSAC, then organisers could look to move the location of the fight away from Las Vegas.

CSI Sports/FIGHT SPORTS, who are promoting the event, may look to Texas, who have a lenient commission given they sanctioned Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul.

Despite the 30-year age gap, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations granted Tyson a license to face Paul.

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