Boxing

GERVONTA DAVIS accepted Ryan Garcia’s callout and told his rival ‘shut up and get ready!’
Garcia went after Floyd Mayweather’s protege after he knocked out Brit Luke Campbell with a devastating body shot.

Ryan Garcia promised to KO rival Gervonta Davis in two rounds Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Gervonta Davis accepted Ryan Garcia’s callout Credit: Getty – Contributor

He promised to win by KO in only two rounds and insisted Davis’ reputation is on the line.
Garcia told TMZ Sports: “I’m on one mission. I’m on a mission to knock out Gervonta Davis in two rounds.
“This man will go down, two rounds – that’s a promise.
“If you do not take this next fight from me, you will not be remembered.

“Your legacy will forever be tainted if you do not accept this fight.”
Davis, 26, responded to Garcia, 22, online and appeared to confirm the fight is a done deal.
In a now deleted-tweet, he wrote: “Lol, when I ever been a bitch?!
“You know who you talked to 10 mins before ya ring walk..the fight already been made..now..shut up and get ready!”

Ryan Garcia vs Gervonta Davis this is what you want?? Cause if it is, let the world know it’s about to go down! 🔥 #2rounds
— Ryan Garcia (@KingRyanG) January 5, 2021

Davis has campaigned mostly at super-featherweight in his career, winning the title three times.
But he did step up to lightweight in December 2019, beating Yuriorkis Gamboa for the WBA’s secondary ‘Regular’ belt.
Davis and Garcia have long rivalled each other, and even agreed to settle their feud in sparring.
But the gym session never materialised and tempers have since boiled, with the two regularly trading words online.
The fight will need both their promoters to come together and rivalling networks to partner up.
Davis fights on Showtime under Mayweather Promotions while Garica is Oscar De La Hoya’s new star for Golden Boy, who feature on DAZN.
Mayweather has a storied past with De La Hoya, having beaten him in 2007 selling 2.4milllion pay-per-views, a record at the time.
They have worked together since, but it did not stop De La Hoya from recently calling out his fellow legend for a rematch.

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ANTHONY JOSHUA ‘would welcome’ Wembley Stadium hosting his showdown mega-fight with Tyson Fury – but admits the location is dependent on the Covid-19 pandemic.
Watford’s WBA, IBF and WBO champ jabbed and moved his way to an Andy Ruiz Jr rematch win last December and stopped Kubrat Pulev in nine rounds last month.

Anthony Joshua ‘would welcome’ unifying the heavyweight titles at WembleyCredit: PA:Press Association

He has verbally agreed to face WBC champ Tyson Fury this yearCredit: PA:Press Association

That cleared the way for a bumper unification showdown worth a reported £500million.
In June, Fury and AJ agreed to a 50-50 split for a first fight and a 60-40 split going to the winner for the rematch.
Boxing events in Britain have been suspended due to the latest coronavirus lockdown, with speculation mounting that the showcase could be staged abroad in the Middle East or Australia.
But Joshua insists he would be happy to climb into the ring at the national stadium if fans were cleared to return.

He told Sky Sports: “I would welcome Tyson Fury to that. I would welcome him to that all day.
“It’s brilliant for the kids of the local areas to come down. It’s like half an hour drive, a couple of hours’ drive for some of them.
“It’s a brilliant opportunity to have it here as well, but the government have got to do right by the people and protect us from this virus. I understand the situation that the country is in.”
AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn admits that clearance for a ‘full capacity’ attendance would be key to staging the fight on home turf.

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He said: “Both camps have a responsibility to maximise the revenue for their biggest fight – this is the pinnacle of their careers, the biggest moment, nothing will ever beat it.
“At the same time, we all recognise this is two Brits fighting for the undisputed championship of the world. 
“If there is a way to do it in the UK? Fantastic.”

The National Stadium could host the clash if fans are allowed backCredit: Alamy

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AMIR KHAN is set for talks with Eddie Hearn to finally face Kell Brook as the promoter said: ‘There’s still value in the fight’.
Khan and Brook have been rivals for years but failed to seal a deal for an all-British mega-fight.

Amir Khan wants to fight Kell Brook this year Credit: Dave Pinegar – The Sun

Kell Brook has long rivalled Amir Khan Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

And just as it looked as though the grudge match was dead in the water, an interest has since been sparked.
It comes after Khan revealed he wanted to fight Brook this year to ‘put him in his place’ and ‘shut him up for good’.
Hearn responded by messaging the former light-welterweight champion to set up a meeting between the two.
He told iFL TV: “He never wanted to do the fight when there was so much money involved.

“Now, there’s a lot less money involved, but I’d still like to do the fight. I messaged him the other day, ‘Do you want to talk about it?’
“He said, ‘Yeah, when I’m back from Dubai. We can have a chat’. There’s still value in the fight. It’s not as big as it once was, but we’ll see.”
The domestic foes came close to agreeing a terms in 2018, only for Khan to instead face pound-for-pound star Terence Crawford at the last minute.
He went on to lose in round five, but bounced back a year later by beating Billy Dib in Saudi Arabia, but has not fought since.

Amir Khan pictured with promoter Eddie Hearn Credit: REUTERS

Brook himself fought for Crawford’s WBO title this year, but like Khan was stopped by the unbeaten American.
The English pair, both 34, have been left staring retirement in the face, but Khan is adamant he is not yet ready to hang up the gloves.
He said to Khaleej Times: “No, no, the gloves are still on. I’m thinking of fighting probably next year.
“This year was a bit of a bad year for everybody. And boxing was off. They wanted to fight behind closed doors.
“I didn’t really feel like I could motivate myself, but hopefully, if it opens up next year, we can make something happen.
“I want to fight again around March or April and there are so many names out there, there are so many deals on the table, in the Middle East as well.
“So, let’s see how that plays out. I enjoy the sport, still. Honestly, I would be lost without it. I love waking up in the morning, training, running.
“My life is all about boxing and I’ve never really thought about retiring. It’s hard for me to walk away from it.”

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FLOYD MAYWEATHER showed off his diamond jewels and watch while boasting: ‘I didn’t retire from making money’.
Mayweather – who topped Forbes sporting rich list of the decade in 2019 – has never been shy of flaunting his wealth.

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Floyd Mayweather showing off his jewellery
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Despite hanging up the gloves as a pro in 2017 after beating UFC star Conor McGregor, the 43-year-old is still in the business of making money.
A year after earning north of £300million against McGregor, Mayweather made £7m in just under two minutes against featherweight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa.
And the all-time great is ready to do it all again when he faces YouTuber Logan Paul in another exhibition bout in February.
To make sure his perfect 50-0 record stays intact, Mayweather was quick to remind fans his days as an active boxer are over.

But the chance to earn unforeseen amounts in money-spinning spectacles are too good to turn down.
Mayweather, uploading a video showing off his bling, wrote: “I retired from boxing but I didn’t retire from making money.”
The former five-division champion claims he banked over ONE BILLION DOLLARS throughout his historic career.
And he slammed critics who accused him of somehow blowing his fortune.

Floyd Mayweather retired as a pro after beating Conor McGregor Credit: Getty Images – Getty

Floyd Mayweather claims he banked over ONE BILLION DOLLARS throughout his historic careerCredit: Instagram

Floyd Mayweather slammed critics who accused him of somehow blowing his fortuneCredit: Instagram @floydmayweather

Mayweather said last year: “It’s crazy. You guys hear things about ‘Floyd needs money’.
“I don’t need (anything) but I don’t mind making some more money. Apple is still making billions.
“When Apple went out and made billions, they didn’t say, ‘You know what? We have already made three or four billion. Now we’re going to stop.’
“They keep on making more billions.”
Mayweather was involved in boxing’s two richest fights following the success of his wins over Manny Pacquiao, 41, and McGregor, 32.
But Fanmio, who are bringing the legend out of retirement, project they will smash PPV records with the help of social media sensation Paul, 25.

And in turn, it will mean the farcical mismatch would be the most profitable fight ever.
Solomon Engel, Founder and CEO of Fanmio, told SunSport: “We do see it breaking the record.
“We have projections which I don’t want to comment on but we do see it breaking the record.
“I can tell you we are very bullish on beating that number and possibly by a long shot.
“We have already sold a great deal of PPVs, which is kind of unheard of early on.
“We are already seeing success in that area and between the two fighters, between how we handle distribution, we do see it breaking the record.”

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TOMMY FURY could fight as many as FIVE times this year with a plan to return in February.
The 2019 Love Island star extended his record to 4-0 in November as he took out journeyman Genadij Krajevskij in two rounds.

Tommy Fury could fight five times in 2021

Dad John Fury trains his son Tommy

Fury, 21, is trained by his dad John – father also to WBC heavyweight champion Tyson.
And the Gypsy King spoke to his old man to get an update on half brother Tommy, who is planning on a step up in opponent and activity in 2021.
John said: “He’s potentially going to fight in February sometime, all being well there’s no guarantee with the state of the world at the minute.
“He’s looking to get at least four or five fights behind him, we’ve got to step his opponents up, get him a bit better class and just see where he goes from there.

“He’s a work in progress, he’s a kid and he’s 21.”
Despite John’s promising plan for Tommy, British boxing has been KO’d throughout January, leaving future fights up in the air.
The Board of Control have decided to block any events taking place due to the recent spike and new strain.

Tommy Fury on Love Island with partner Molly-Mae Hague Credit: Rex Features

Thankfully for the struggling sport there was only one major show scheduled for January 30.

Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn had planned to hold David Avanesyan vs Josh Kelly for the European welterweight strap.
But that bout will now be rescheduled for a third time as the nation continues to fight coronavirus.
Frank Warren – who promotes Tommy – was planning to get his stable back in action at the start of February and that will have to be revisited.

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