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      Terence Crawford calls out Manny Pacquiao after Kell Brook win as Bob Arum reveals talks for Middle East fight next year

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      TERENCE CRAWFORD called out Manny Pacquiao after beating Kell Brook – with Bob Arum revealing talks for a Middle East fight next year.
      Crawford stopped Brook in round four to retain his WBO welterweight world title.

      Terence Crawford called out Manny Pacquiao after beating Kell BrookCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Pacquiao was already in talks to fight Crawford this year Credit: AP:Associated Press

      But he was initially set to unify his crown with Pacquiao’s WBA version in Qatar this year until the coronavirus pandemic KO’d the proposal.
      Now, Crawford, 33, wants to re-visit negotiations with the Filipino icon, 41.
      He said: “I already said who I want. I want Pacquiao. I want to revisit that fight. That was a fight that should’ve happened right now.
      “But being that the pandemic happened, and they weren’t going to allow fans in the Middle East, they had to put a hold to that.

      “Everything was 95 per cent done. We had the venue. The money was almost there.
      “It wasn’t quite there. That was the only thing we were waiting on.”
      Legendary promoter Arum told SunSport a deal was in place for the welterweight pair to fight but without fans able to attend it was axed.
      Talks are still ongoing with hopes Crawford will face Pacquiao in his next fight in the Middle East before Ramadan starts on April 23.

      Crawford stopped Brook on the ropes to end the fight in the fourth Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Terence Crawford victorious against Kell Brook to retain his WBO welterweight titleCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Arum said: “It was set to take place in the Middle East before the minister of health stopped it.
      “But we’re [now] in talks want do it in the Middle East before or after Ramadan.”
      Crawford has long been linked with a fight against WBC and IBF unified champion Errol Spence Jr – who defends his belts against Danny Garcia next month.
      But Arum fears Spence, 30, will swerve the unification at all costs.

      He said: “Errol Spence and Garcia are fighting Dec 5th.
      “If they really wanna make a big pay-per-view, I’ll put Terence Crawford in with both of them and he’d beat both on the same night.
      “Spence will try to avoid Crawford as long as he can ‘cause he knows he can’t beat Crawford.
      “You saw the performance tonight. He’ll take out Spence in the same number of rounds as he did Kell Brook.” More

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      Joshua Franco suffers horror swollen eye but VAR controversially rules it headbutt denying Andrew Moloney rematch win

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      JOSHUA FRANCO suffered a horror swollen eye but replays controversially ruled it a headbutt – denying Andrew Moloney the win.
      Franco, who won the WBA super-flyweight title against Moloney in June, was defending his belt in a rematch inside the empty MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

      Joshua Franco suffered a horror swollen eyeCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Replays controversially ruled it a headbutt -denying Andrew Moloney the winCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      The challenger started the fight quickly in round one, and by the second the champion’s right eye was completely closed up.
      Franco was then pulled out before the start of round three by the ringside doctor.
      As it was considered an accidental headbutt, there was no winner declared.
      And as the fight did not go past four rounds, it could not go to the judges scorecards.

      Confusion erupted ringside as no accidental collision capable of causing such damage was detected.
      Instead, footage showed Moloney landing a stiff jab, right on Franco’s eye which later closed up.
      Moloney believed the punch should have been noted as what caused the injury, thus earning him a technical stoppage.
      Veteran referee Robert Byrd was on hand to review the VAR tapes, a rule only introduced in September in Nevada.

      Maloney started the fight quickly in round oneCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Ringside officials took 26 minutes to make their call Credit: Getty Images – Getty

      Even after phone calls with the commission, they declared it an accidental clash of heads, with the result ending a technical draw.
      The review took 26 MINUTES with Franco retaining his belt.
      Former pound-for-pound champion Andre Ward, commentating on the incident, felt Maloney was robbed of a stoppage win.
      Hall of Fame promoter Bob Arum – who guides Maloney’s career – was seen irate ringside having witnessed the footage himself.
      Arum said: “This is an absolute disgrace. There was no headbutt.  Andrew Moloney should be the new champion.”
      Maloney added: “They took this away from me. The injury was caused by a punch. I can’t believe this.”
      “I was in control of the fight and on my way to a clear victory. I deserved this win. I landed 50 punches on that eye. It was not even close.” More

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      Terri Harper stuns Katharina Thanderz with ninth-round KO to retain WBC super-featherweight crown

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      TERRI HARPER retained her WBC super-featherweight crown with a belting ninth-round stoppage win over Katharina Thanderz.
      The ex-chip shop girl chopped away at the undefeated Norwegian challenger and crippled her at the end with a soul-snatching body shot and a ruthless final flurry.

      Terri Harper stopped Katharina Thanderz in the ninth round

      The recent birthday girl said: “That has made my year. I knew it would be a tough night and I hurt my back hand in the fourth round so I just jabbed and moved.
      “I felt more mature and maybe it was because it was my 24th birthday just last week!”
      Thanderz was stunned when an accidental head clash bloodied her nose and, despite being given a breather, the Spain-based 32-year-old never recovered.
      Harper piled on the pressure until referee Victor Loughlin rightly stepped in to stop the onslaught.

      The win takes the Denaby ace to 11-0-1 and sets her on course for unification fights in 2021.
      Harper made the perfect start to her defence, ramming a handful of accurate and punishing one-twos through Thanderz’s guard and into her face.
      Thanderz had taken a serious leap up in class by challenging the Yorkshire lass and the gulf in ability looked obvious early on.
      Almost every straight shot Harper threw thudded into Thanderz’s skull and her fresh face was soon showing signs of abuse.

      Harper retained her WBC super-featherweight crown by beating Thanderz

      Thanderz tagged the Brit with a right hand as soon as the third started but it was a blip and she regained control very quickly.
      The challenger was bold enough to snatch the centre of the ring in the fifth but Harper punished her with more accurate digs to the face.
      Thanderz chased shadows in the middle rounds, Harper’s jab was carrying her toward a clear points win.
      The underdog kept it interesting with a seventh-round body shot but Harper was dominating the final few rounds on the backfoot.
      Thanderz needed a breather in the ninth when her nose was cracked by a rogue Harper headbutt and the Englishwoman whacked her in the gut when the action resumed.
      The punch saw Thanderz crease up winded, almost taking a knee, and referee Loughlin then stepped in.

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      Katie Taylor dominates Miriam Gutierrez to defend WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO crowns in superb performance

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      KATIE TAYLOR proved she is worth every penny as much as boxing’s biggest earning men with a pound-for-pound stellar performance.
      The 34-year-old headlined a groundbreaking Wembley show against Miriam Gutierrez, with two other female fights at the top of the bill.

      Katie Taylor remains the undisputed world champCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

      Katie Taylor dominated Miriam Gutierrez from start to finishCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd

      And, during fight week, the London 2012 Olympic hero insisted she will always fight for the sports brave women to earn parity with the big-money men.
      The undisputed lightweight queen – and WBO super-light champ – utterly dominated rock-hard Spaniard Gutierrez to put an exclamation mark on her bold bank statement.
      And, after Gutierrez climbed off the floor at the end of the fourth to hear the final bell, the judges scored it: 100-89, 100-90 and 99-91.
      After her resounding victory, Taylor said: “I am very satisfied, I thought that was a great performance.

      The Irish fighter was far too good for her previously undefeated opponentCredit: ©Mark Robinson Ltd
      “She was very durable and kept firing back so I just couldn’t get her out of there but I felt that it was a great performance.
      “She was heavy handed and could punch so I am just very happy today.
      “I felt I hurt her in the first 30 seconds and thought I would get her out early, how wrong I was!”
      Taylor almost had the Wembley show wrapped up in the first ten seconds.

      The Irish icon raced across the ring and unloaded a vicious volley into the visitor who was still trying to offer her gloved fist as a friendly greeting when the blows started raining down on here.
      But the 37-year-old survived the early assault and heard the second bell.
      Taylor needed twenty rounds and two controversial decisions to see off the two challengers from Delfine Persoon.
      And it looked like she was desperate to keep this mandatory defence out of the judges’ hands in her second behind-closed-doors fight.
      A ripper of a right hand thumped into Gutierrez’s skull and was followed up with a left hook.
      The 13-0 challenger was well out of her depth and Taylor looked eager to drown her in the third. A thunderous left hook rocked Gutierrez to her boots and buckled her legs.
      Taylor piled in and a right hand cracked into the wounded underdog again. But Gutierrez showed freakish resilience by absorbing the blows and staying upright.
      Every jab Gutierrez dared to throw was either slipped or maliciously countered and Taylor dropped her right on the bell at the end of the fourth with a mean right hand.
      Gutierrez was little more than a punchbag by the fifth, flailing wild shots that Taylor dodged for fun.
      In the sixth Taylor had her prey pinned on the ropes and pummelled her but heroic Gutierrez refused to wilt and her corner should really have thrown in the towel.

      In the seventh and eighth, Gutierrez was whacked and tagged repeatedly but she kept willing the 2012 Olympic hero on.
      The last four rounds were hard to watch as Gutierrez clung to life like a fish out of water.
      Taylor was free to showcase all of her skills, without showboating, and always with an evil intent. More

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      Katie Taylor vs Miriam Gutierrez LIVE RESULTS: Taylor DROPS Gutierrez in fourth – watch stream FREE, TV channel

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      KATIE TAYLOR headlines a huge card tonight featuring THREE world title fights at Wembley Arena.
      The undisputed lightweight champ is putting her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO and The Ring titles on the line against Spaniard Miriam Gutierrez.
      LIVE: Taylor vs Gutierrez began at 10.58pm GMT
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      Watch LIVE right here and follow ALL of the updates with our live blog below…

      ROUND FIVE
      Another painfully one-side two minutes.
      Every shot that lands seems to rock Gutierrez, who’s not backing away from the challenge but she’s not troubling Taylor at all.
      Another big round. This could be stopped very soon.

      ROUND FOUR
      Taylor looking for the stoppage here and finding gaps in her opponents defence.
      Gutierrez doesn’t have many answers for Taylor’s left hand.
      Taylor in and out quickly, proving elusive and speedy.
      And a right hand on the bell puts GUTIERREZ DOWN.
      She gets up and takes an eight count, but her face says it all. She’s resigned here.

      ROUND THREE
      MASSIVE right hand from Taylor and that rocks Gutierrez – she’s all over her here.
      She’s backed up into the corner and taking punishment, but manages to cling onto Taylor.
      How this fight wasn’t stopped I don’t know.
      Gutierrez tries to fight back bravely in the second half of the round but Taylor is in full control.

      ROUND TWO
      A slower start to this round from Taylor as she bides her time behind her jab.
      But when she does cut loose, she throws some impressive looking flurries.
      To head, to body, at speed, in and out of range.
      Good stuff from Taylor.

      ROUND ONE
      Taylor comes out firing landing a big right hand early.
      Gutiérrez is swinging widely as the champion backs her up.
      Taylor closes out the round with a strong jab as it goes into round two.

      BIG HEARNER
      Here’s Harper’s stoppage over Thanderz.
      She retains her WBC title and Eddie Hearn reveals she is in line for unification from now on.

      UP NEXT
      Katie Taylor defends her WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, and The Ring lightweight titles against Miriam Gutiérrez next in the main-event.

      CHAMP TALK
      Harper said: “That’s just made my year obviously you get doubts, questioning myself I knew be tough night with T
      “I hurt my hands in the fourth round, my back hand I couldn’t throw it so I just stuck with my jabbing an moving not getting dragged into that fight
      “I just felt more mature it was my 24th birthday last week so I think that’s done something!
      “I just stuck to the game plan I kept doing what Andrew said when I came back to the corner and I told hom I hurt my hand he said not to panic.
      “We just changed it up a bit and got the win.”

      CHAMPION RETAINS
      Harper landed a big body shot which had Thanderz hurt.
      The champion then poured on the pressure and the ref had seen enough.

      ROUND NINE
      Harper and Thanderz both landing big shots here.
      Thanderz is stopped on her feet!
      Big shots came in from the champion and the ref called the fight.

      ROUND EIGHT
      Harper comes out a lot more aggressive in this round backing the challenger up.
      Thanderz isn’t forcing the fight at all as it looks to be running away from her.

      ROUND SEVEN
      Big right hand followed by a left hook lands for Harper – eye-catching shot.
      Thanderz lands to the body to close out the round.

      ROUND SIX
      Quiet round here.
      Thanderz coming forward and did land some good shots but Harper not too fazed.
      The champion’s jab is the real difference which has kept her in control on the back foot.

      ROUND FIVE
      Thanderz has the centre of the ring but Harper is controlling the range with the superior jab.
      Harper lands a superb corkscrew uppercut.
      Thanderz moving and feinting well but can’t pin the champ down.

      ROUND FOUR
      Harper landing the right hand over the top as Thanderz lunging in.
      Thanderz coming forward a lot but Harper has landed some nice counters.
      Challenger Thanderz does land a nice sneaky uppercut to close out the round.

      ROUND THREE
      Thanderz finds home with a right hand down the middle.
      But Harper replies with two of her own and covers up to block an attack to the body.
      Harper ends the round on top – the straight shots doing the job for the champ.

      ROUND TWO
      Both landing shots in this rounds.
      Harper slightly busier, showing off a jab as Thanderz looks to land over the top.

      ROUND ONE
      Massive one-two lands early for Harper as he gets on the front foot early.

      UP NEXT
      Terri Harper defends her WBC super-featherweight title against Katharina Thanderz.
      Last time out Harper drew in a thriller against Natasha Jones – who is ringside watching on.

      BALL OVER
      Rachel Ball wins the WBC ‘interim’ title after ten hard fought rounds.
      Here’s a shot of the action.

      CANNON BALL!
      Brave Brit Rachel Ball gets the scorecards to go to 7-1 and race toward a world title shot.
      The judges saw it: 99-91 twice and 99-92 all for the Brit.

      ROUND TEN
      Guanini needs to steam out and score a knockdown here.
      Both women ping out straight shots and whipped hooks.
      Ball is making her height and reach count though.
      Guanini is definitely the more experienced and natural boxer but Ball looks a problem for any woman between bantam and feather.
      It ends with Ball complaining about Guanini running away!

      ROUND NINE
      Ball has a bit of a swelling around her right eye but nothing serious.
      There’s a flurry of leather as this session gets off to a flyer.
      Guanini uses the ropes to springboard herself into a left hook that lands on Ball’s jaw.
      The Argentina ace is coasting with her hands down now but she’s not scoring any shots.

      ROUND EIGHT
      Rachel Ball just complained to the referee that Guanini is wearing a vapour rub, which can be used to smear into a rival’s eyes.
      Guanini does not seem to be penalised and the fight continues.
      Ball is on the front foot and a left look on the ropes lands but Guanini rides the storm again, oozing experience.
      Guanini dropped her gloves for the final few seconds of the session, urging Ball on so she could counter. But the Brit refused to take the bait.

      ROUND SEVEN
      Ball keeps stalking and pressing and scything shots in but Guanini is a tough little woman.
      Both women unleash volleys but both chins survive.

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      Conor Benn will defy legendary father Nigel by fighting behind-closed-doors against Sebastian Formella at Wembley Arena

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      CONOR BENN will defy legendary fighting father Nigel by risking his promising young career in a behind-closed-doors battle on Saturday.
      The 23-year-old welterweight was supposed to continue his learning on the pay-per-view undercard of Dillian Whyte’s rematch with Alexander Povetkin this weekend.

      Conor Benn will defy legendary fighting father Nigel by risking his promising young career in a behind-closed-doors battle on SaturdayCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      Benn was supposed to continue his learning on the pay-per-view undercard of Dillian Whyte’s rematch with Alexander PovetkinCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

      But, when the Russian was KOed with Covid-19, the card was placed on standard Sky Sports and Benn vs Sebastian Formella was elevated to the main event.
      Benn inherited a huge fanbase from his two-weight hero dad but none of them will be ringside at Wembley on Saturday as the Tony Sims-trained prospect aims to go 17-0.
      The acid test – in silent and unforgiving surroundings – will pose new problems for the fans’ favourite that his old man did not think were worth risk, as fighters are losing around 40 per cent of their purses while fans are locked out.
      Benn told SunSport: “At the start of lockdown I did say that I would not fight behind closed doors and I was criticised.

      “But the criticism came from people who have never got in a ring and risked their life and health for money.
      “I have been out of the ring for a year but used the time to learn so much in the gym and improve so why shouldn’t I sit tight and wait for the opportunity I have earned?
      “I copped some flak because I have been honest and said ‘this is prize fighting, I am worth more’.
      “I didn’t want to fight behind closed doors and my dad really didn’t want me to. I was slightly open to it but dad was adamant, no matter what was offered to me.”

      The second lockdown means even mega-money heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are taking massive pay cuts to stay active.
      So Benn has bitten the bullet and lined himself up a cracker of a contest against a 22-1 German, whose only defeat came against two-time 10st 7lbs champ Shawn Porter.
      The youngster is getting called out all over social media by fighters with much more experience and is still yet to land a domestic title but he is keeping his heavy hands and fast feet on the ground.
      “This time next year I will be British and Commonwealth world champion and that is all that is on my horizon right now.” Benn said.
      “I am just desperate to reach my full potential.
      “I don’t go around saying I am going to be a world champion, I just want to get the absolute maximum out of myself.
      “There are a lot of deluded fighters out there and I don’t want to sound like them.”

      Benn is getting called out all over social media by fighters with much more experienceCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
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      Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: UK start time, date, TV channel, live stream, undercard and rules

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      BOXING icons Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will go head-to-head in a spectacular exhibition fight.
      The 54-year-old Tyson will face Jones, 51, in a long-awaited bout, with the Baddest Man on the Planet dropping an incredible SIX stone to get in shape.

      How Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr match up

      The California State Commission say the exhibition bout will be fought under the rules that both men will not look for the knock-out and will instead “exhibit” their skills, but both fighters have come out and said the contrary.
      When is Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr?
      The big fight is now set for Thanksgiving Weekend – Saturday, November 28 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
      It was originally set to take place on September 12 but the event has been postponed until later in the year.
      The undercard is expected to start at 9pm ET which is 1am GMT and the main event will follow between 4am and 5am GMT.
      The legends are set to eight rounds in the ring, with Youtube star Jake Paul and NBA star Nate Robinson confirmed for the undercard.

      Iron Mike Tyson is set to return to the ring for the epic fightCredit: Getty

      What live stream and TV channel is Tyson vs Jones Jr on? 
      BT Sport Box Office will be broadcasting the fight in the UK.
      Coverage begins at 8pm ET, which is midnight in UK. The undercard is set to start from 1am GMT.
      The social media site Triller will also be airing the PPV fight.
      Emmy-winner Mario Lopez hosts the show, and musical acts will be announced for performances too.
      Who is on the Tyson vs Jones Jr undercard?
      YouTuber Jake Paul leads the way on the four-fight card when he takes on ex-NBA star Nate Robinson.
      Elsewhere KSI’s trainer Viddal Riley is also in action as is former super-middleweight champion Badou Jack.
      Tyson vs Jones Jr
      Badou Jack vs Blake McKernan
      Jake Paul vs Nate Robinson
      Viddal Riley vs Rashad Coulter

      What are the rules of the fight?
      The fight will be contested over eight, two-minute rounds.

      No headguards will be worn but the fighters will be wearing larger 12-ounce gloves.
      Technically the fight can only be stopped if there is a knock-out, but California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Forster said he will stop it as soon as a cut appears.
      Forster said: “Tyson and Jones Jr. won’t be wearing headgear for the fight. They’ll be lacing up 12-ounce gloves and there won’t be any judges present at the fight to score the action. So, technically, there won’t be a winner unless a knockout somehow occurs, or either fighter is deemed unfit to continue.
      “They can move around and make some money, but I told them if you get cut, it’s over.”

      Roy Jones Jr, 51, last fought only two years ago
      What have they said?
      Mike Tyson: “We’re throwing punches at each other. This is going to be my definition of fun … broken eye sockets, broken jaw, broken rib. That’s fun to me.”
      Roy Jones Jr: “He’s still Mike Tyson, he’s still one of the strongest, most explosive people who ever touched a boxing ring. If anything, I made a mistake going in with him. He’s the bigger guy, he’s the explosive guy. He’s going to have all the first-round fireworks, not me. I do have first-round fireworks, but he’s known for more first-round fireworks than anybody to ever touch boxing, other than maybe George Foreman.” More

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      Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy decision expected next week, Frank Warren reveals after mediation attempts

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      A DECISION on Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s trilogy is expected next week, Frank Warren revealed after mediation attempts.
      Fury decided to walk away from a third fight with his rival after their immediate rematch clause expired last month.

      A decision on Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s trilogy is expected next weekCredit: Reuters

      But in a desperate attempt to salvage his crack at redemption, Wilder initiated a mediation with a retired judge set to review his case.
      Fury’s promoter Warren said the outcome of the dispute should be resolved by next week with the Gypsy King desperate to return to the ring.
      He told BT Sport Boxing: “I think there will be next week as to what’s going on. Next week, we’ll know what the position is.
      “He’s been training very, very hard, and he just wants to get back in the ring, and we’re trying hard to make that happen.”

      Fury, 32, convincingly dethroned Wilder, 35, of the WBC title in February, having firstly drawn with each other in 2018.
      They were contracted to a rematch straight after as part of the deal they initially signed.
      But as the coronavirus pandemic kept fans away, it did the same for Wilder’s shot at revenge.
      As a result, once the stipulation expired, Fury moved on from the trilogy to instead focus on facing Anthony Joshua, 31, twice next year.

      He is set to fight on December 5, with Agit Kabayel, 28, his chosen opponent as a tune up bout.
      But an official announcement is being held up as Wilder looks to force through a rematch, despite an agreement failing to be reached throughout this year.
      Warren said: “Unfortunately, because of the Covid and the finances for that particular fight, it wasn’t to be.
      “We tried to make it again, and we tried to work on it, but it expired. I think it’s well known now that there’s a hearing going on.
      “Something will be done in the States, and some decision will be made in the next week or so.”

      Mike Tyson tells Deontay Wilder to get his ‘head out of his butt’ and to stop making excuses for Tyson Fury defeat More