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      Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford in another twist as UFC boss Dana White says he IS promoting super-fight

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      DANA WHITE has insisted he WILL promote the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford fight – marking yet another twist. Canelo is due to defend his undisputed super-middleweight titles against unbeaten American Crawford in September. Dana White insists he will promote Canelo Alvarez vs Terence CrawfordCredit: @danawhiteAnd Saudi boxing supremo Turki Alalshikh – the financial backer behind the bout – initially announced that UFC boss White would promote. The super-fight was set for the Las Vegas Raiders’ NFL stadium with Netflix on board to broadcast that bout. That was until Alalshikh made a U-turn and claimed Saudi-based Sela would promote and it would instead be on pay-per-view. White was probed on Alalshikh’s comments after UFC 316 – but hit back to maintain he will be involved in the fight. READ MORE IN boxing He said: “I’m promoting the fight. I’ll let you guys know when it’s time to let you guys know.”TKO Holdings – who own the UFC and WWE – signed a multi-year partnership to establish a boxing promotion alongside Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.As well as a UFC-style boxing league, two super-fights were set to be promoted by TKO and White every year.And Canelo’s blockbuster against Crawford was due to kickstart the partnership. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThen all of a sudden, Alalshikh told Ring Magazine – which he owns – that the date of the bout was set to change.And he was also considering having the bout move to New York or Los Angeles – opposed to the £1.5BILLION, 65,000-seat Raiders Stadium.Three-weight world champion Vasily Lomachenko retires after more than 400 FIGHTS in lengthy videoIt caused huge confusion with the news the fight would also be under the Riyadh Season banner and on PPV – suggesting White and Netflix were out of the picture. But, White clarified: “Listen, when we’re at work in UFC headquarters, I’m in my own little world, man. I don’t pay attention to any of that s***. “I know what’s going on, I know what we’re doing, I don’t really pay attention to that stuff.”Alalshikh also posted: “My brother Dana will promote this fight It is the fight of Riyadh Season, and we have a deal with TKO to promote it and it will the biggest fight in boxing, and tomorrow I think I will tell the details and the platform and the place for this fight, me and and Dana.”White has partnered with Alalshikh before having held two events in Riyadh in the past.Canelo, 34, beat William Scull, 32, to regain the 168lb undisputed crown in early May as part of his four-bout deal with Alalshikh.Read More on The SunMeanwhile Crawford, 37, has not fought since moving up to 154lb to win the WBA title against Israil Madrimov, 30, in August 2024.Crawford with Turki Alalshikh and Canelo More

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      Boxer Ryosuke Nishida pulled out of title fight after suffering grotesquely swollen eye against Junto Nakatani

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      RYOSUKE NISHIDA was pulled out of his title fight against Junto Nakatani after suffering a grotesquely swollen eye. Nishida put his IBF bantamweight title on the line against WBA champion Nakatani in Tokyo. Ryosuke Nishida was pulled out of his title fight against Junto NakataniCredit: top rankNishida’s eye was closed shutCredit: top rankBut after just six rounds, the thudding left hands and uppercuts from Nakatani proved too much for Nishida. Halfway through the bout, Nishida’s eye was swollen shut to leave the doctor with no choice but to pull him out. Three-weight champ Nakatani said: “Ever since I was at flyweight, I wanted to unify the titles. “Finally at bantamweight, I received my first opportunity and I am very happy with the result.” READ MORE IN boxing Japan’s unified super-bantamweight king Naoya Inoue was ringside to watch Nakatani’s dominance. And a blockbuster between the country’s two biggest stars is now being touted. Nakatani said: “I am coming, so please stick around for me.” Inoue’s promoter Bob Arum previously stated the fight – eyed for May 2026 – could be as big as Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSArum said: “A lot of people say Nakatani is the guy that could beat Inoue. That’s why it’s such a big fight. That’s a real, real fight.”People who really know and follow those lower weight divisions, they think that’s as interesting a fight, if not more so, than Canelo and Crawford.”And it’ll be the biggest fight ever in the history of Japan.”Nakatani with his IBF and WBC beltsCredit: top rankNaoya Inoue watched the fight from ringsideCredit: top rank More

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      Boxer Keyshawn Davis ‘escorted out by police after backstage brawl caught on camera with his brother’s opponent’

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      BOXER Keyshawn Davis was reportedly escorted out by police after a backstage brawl with his brother’s opponent. Keyshawn was due to headline a homecoming show in Norfolk, Virginia with his brothers Keon and Kelvin on the undercard. Keyshawn Davis was reportedly escorted out by police after a backstage brawlCredit: ESPNIt came after Kelvin Davis’ lossCredit: ESPNNahir Albright’s brother is in the purpleCredit: ESPNBut the 2020 Olympic silver medalist missed weight by 4.3lb and was stripped of his WBO lightweight world title. And opponent Edwin De Los Santos later pulled out of fighting Keyshawn at a revised weight – but was still paid his full purse. The show still went on and Keon scored a knockout win but Kelvin was stunned on points by Nahir Albright. And later in the night, ESPN footage captured the moment Keyshawn was involved in a backstage brawl with Albright. READ MORE IN BOXINGIn an interview with ESPN, Albright claimed he was “jumped” by Keyshawn and Keon. He said: “They started walking up to me all tough, putting his head against mine, and then grabbed me. “Then I was about to swing, but my team and everybody, they grabbed Keyshawn and everything, and it was crazy.”Albright also alleged that Keyshawn headbutted him and added he is contemplating whether to take legal action. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe Davis brothers declined to comment when asked by ESPN. Keyshawn beat Albright by decision in 2023 – but the win was overturned to a no-contest when he tested positive for marijuana.Now Albright says there is unfinished business between the two that he plans to settle one way or another. He said: “It’s definitely unfortunate, but it added fuel to the flame. Keyshawn, you gotta run it back with me – in the ring, not outside of the ring.”Nahir Albright, left, beat Kelvin DavisCredit: Mikey Williams/Top RankKeyshawn Davis was stripped of his WBO lightweight belt after missing weightCredit: Getty More

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      Justis Huni’s incredible dressing room reaction just moments after Fabio Wardley’s comeback KO

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      JUSTIS HUNI was praised for his incredible reaction just moments after being knocked out by Fabio Wardley. The Aussie took the bout on just five weeks’ notice after controversial American Jarrell Miller pulled out injured. Justis Huni was praised for his incredible reaction after being knocked out by Fabio WardleyCredit: XAnd Huni was on the way to well and truly ruining Wardley’s Ipswich homecoming after racking up a lead ten rounds into the bout. But just as all hope looked to be lost for the hometown hero – Wardley produced a Hail Mary right hand to turn the fight on its head. Huni was gracious in defeat – as revealed by amazing backstage dressing room footage captured by Matchroom Boxing. Hugging a family member, the beaten heavyweight said: “S*** happens, you know. I will come back, just bounce back. READ MORE IN boxing “We just keep our head up and bounce back. It is what it is. Head up team, head up. We bounce back, it’s boxing.”Fans hailed humble Huni in the comments as one said: “Class act this chap very respectful throughout.”Another added: “Gained a lot of supporters – not just by the way he boxed, but also the way he conducted himself afterward. Big respect.”A third said: “Lovely guy, he’ll be back.” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHuni, 26, was ahead on all the scorecards having thrown and landed more shots throughout. But the punch that mattered the most was the massive right hand from Wardley, 30, that closed the show in dramatic fashion. Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped eight seconds into fightThe former recruitment consultant-turned-white collar boxer remained unbeaten and won himself the WBA interim title. Wardley said: “I don’t profess to be any kind of Usyk or Justis Huni – someone with all the skills.”But one thing I do know is how to win fights, dig deep, find a bit of heart, bite down on the gumshield, find a way to win. “That’s one thing I had to do tonight. I should have performed better in some of the rounds. “It’s not always the way it goes. Sometimes you just need to find a different way to win. So look, we pulled something out of the bag.”Wardley KO’d Huni in round tenCredit: Getty More

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      Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni punch stats revealed with Aussie landing almost three times more power blows before KO loss

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      FABIO WARDLEY snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Justis Huni. The 30-year-old produced a stunning tenth-round KO to retain his unbeaten tag. Fabio Wardley and Justis Huni did battle in Ipswich on Saturday nightCredit: GettyHuni landed almost three times as many power punchesCredit: PABut the only one that mattered was Wardley’s monster KO punch in round 10Credit: GettyWardley went into Saturday’s bout as the overwhelming favourite to take the vacant interim WBA title. The heavyweight star was fighting in front of his hometown crowd in Ipswich, with Huni a late replacement for Jarrell Miller.But it was the Aussie who dominated the bout from the off at a rain-sodden Portman Road.The punch stats reveal Huni threw 342 punches across the 10 rounds.READ MORE ON BOXINGWardley responded with 330 of his own – but landed just 117 to Huni’s 159.The starkest stat came with the power punches, as Huni let rip with 114 heavy shots across the contest.Wardley could only muster 49 of his own in response. The Brit could only out-punch Huni in TWO rounds of the contest, noticeably tiring after a 64-punch effort in Round 3.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKHuni’s dominance had him leading comfortably with all three judges going into the 10th round.But Wardley produced a mammoth right hand to KO the Aussie just when it mattered most.Fabio Wardley faces off with Justis Huni ahead of his homecoming fight Wardley’s win puts him in line for a shot at the winner of Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois’ unification bout next month.Following Saturday’s win – his 18th KO victory in 19 fights – The Barista admitted it had been a close call.He said: “I don’t profess to be any kind of Usyk or Justis Huni… someone with all the skills. “But one thing I do know is how to win fights, dig deep, find a bit of heart, bite down on the gumshield, find a way to win.”That’s one thing I had to do tonight.”I should have performed better in some of the rounds. Read More on The Sun”It’s not always the way it goes. Sometimes you just need to find a different way to win.”So look, we pulled something out of the bag.” More

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      Fabio Wardley vs Justis Huni scorecards revealed with Brit on course for crushing defeat before one-punch KO

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      FABIO WARDLEY was facing defeat in the face against Justis Huni – before one punch turned the tide.The Brit looked in real trouble during Saturday’s WBA interim heavyweight clash in Ipswich. Fabio Wardley scored a brilliant win over Justis Huni on Saturday nightCredit: ReutersWardley was outworked and outpunched for much of the boutCredit: GettyBut he delivered a remarkable power punch KO in the 10th to keep his unbeaten tagCredit: GettyThe scorecards revealed two judges had given Wardley just ONE round before the stoppageCredit: XFighting on home turf, Wardley was the heavy favourite going into the bout. But Huni dominated from the off, taking control in front of a 20,000-strong crowd at a soggy Portman Road.The Aussie was miles ahead on the cards heading into the championship rounds.From nowhere, Wardley delivered a towering right hand early in the 10th to seal a remarkable victory.READ MORE ON BOXINGThe judges’ scorecards made grim reading for the 6ft5 heavyweight prior to his stunning KO.Wardley was down on all three cards, with two of the judges giving him just ONE round. Huni was leading 89-82 on two of them and 88-83 on the other.One fan gasped on X: “He was down bad too wow.”Another said: “I didn’t give Wardley a round. The 1st round was close but I thought Huni nicked it with cleaner punches.”Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKWhile a third added: “These were very accurate scorecards in a hometown fight for once.”Wardley’s promoter Frank Warren described the knockout punch as a “Deontay Wilder moment”. Fabio Wardley faces off with Justis Huni ahead of his homecoming fight The win propels Wardley into world title consideration.It was his 18th knockout in 19 professional wins. He said: “I don’t profess to being any [Oleksandr] Usyk or Justis Huni who has all the skills.”But I know how to win fights and that’s one thing I knew I had to do tonight. “Justis Huni is a great operator. We’d drilled everything over and over again. “I should’ve performed better in some of those rounds.”Huni replaced American Jarrell Miller on short notice.The Australian suffered his first professional defeat after 12 consecutive wins.Read More on The SunReferencing the big KO punch, he said: “That’s my curse. “I even said before this fight it only takes one second to switch off, it happened tonight.” More

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      Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped EIGHT SECONDS into fight

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      CALLUM SIMPSON called on inspiration from his late sister Lily Rae to come from behind and stop Ivan Zucco to win the European title. Simpson suffered the devastating news that his 19-year-old sister had tragically died last year in a quad bike accident on holiday in Greece. Callum Simpson beat Ivan ZuccoCredit: GettyHe scored three late knockdownsCredit: GettyBut the Barnsley boxing hero – who headlined at the Oakwell Football Ground – continues to fight in Lily Rae’s honour. And she would have watched on with pride as her big brother came back to stop Zucco in round ten after three knockdowns. Simpson, crowned the European super-middleweight champion, said: “Not once did I give up, those last few rounds I’ll be honest I started thinking about my little sister Lily. “I’ll be honest, I just thought I had to push for her and for everybody. READ MORE IN BOXING”This time last year, Lily was sat up here cheering me on and she was there with me tonight when it got tough, when it got hard. “From round eight, I thought, ‘I’ve got to dig deep, I’ve got to keep pushing, I’ve gotta do it for her. She was with me tonight.” Simpson filled Barnsley’s 23,000-seater – but he got off to a horror start after being floored by only the second punch Zucco threw. Simpson made it to his feet with little trouble but opted to try and make Zucco pay – and buzzed the travelling Italian himself before the bell sounded. Most read in BoxingThe opener was a frenzy of wild shots with both men hurt – and the following two rounds was much of the same. In round three, Simpson was down again after a huge left hand – as the chaos continued. ‘We never know’ – Tyson Fury refuses to rule out comeback as Anthony Joshua nears new ‘amazing’ fight dealThe former British and Commonwealth super-middleweight had to pick himself up and dust himself off to turn the fight around. And that is exactly what he did with constant pressure in the second half of the fight – which ultimately turned the tide.By round ten, Simpson was on the front foot and trapped Zucco in the corner – letting off a devastating triple uppercut. It dropped Zucco – who got to his feet – but again he was pinned in the corner and floored with two of the same shots. The underdog European once again made it to his feet but Simpson, smelling blood, jumped on Zucco and forced him to the floor with a barrage of shots. This time there was no coming back for Zucco – as Simpson turned the fight on its head with a comeback victory for the ages. Smith was down twice himselfCredit: GettyHe came back and credited the win to his late sisterCredit: PASimpson’s sister Lily Rae passed away in 2024Credit: Instagram More

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      Fabio Wardley scores INCREDIBLE one-shot comeback KO of Justis Huni to set up stunning world title shot

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      FABIO WARDLEY’S baby daughter will arrive just in time to celebrate her daddy’s sensational comeback christening.Ipswich’s 30-year-old heavyweight boxed his way up from the white-collar obscurity to a headline slot at Portman Road.Fabio Wardley knocked out Justis HuniCredit: GettyIt was a huge come from behind winCredit: GettyWardley celebrates his huge KOCredit: ReutersBut he put on a performance worthy of the Tractor Boys’ Prem relegation and was dominated by 26-year-old Australian Justis Huni until a sensational 10th round KO.The battered and bruised winner said: “I am so thankful to everyone here, you got me through that, I could not have done it without you.”I have never claimed to be Usyk, with all the skills, but I know how to bite down on the gumshield and find a way to win.”I should have performed better but I pulled something special out of the bag.READ MORE IN boxing “He pulled out so many tricks and I didn’t expect him to bank so many rounds But I screwed my head back on and got the job done.”The 26-year-old Aussie caught the hometown hero’s attention with a two-jab combination in the opener, stabbing to the body and then the head.But Wardley threatened him back with whipped right hands in spiteful Mexican Fly-branded blue gloves.The Tractor Boys could not intimidate Huni with even their loudest songs and the underdog grew in confidence in the second and scored with the cleaner and more technical shots, while Wardley headhunted bluntly.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSWardley was slapped by three meaty left hooks in the third that had the partisan crowd panicked.But then he landed a peach of a punch that stunned Huni and had him staggering backwards and covering up.’We never know’ – Tyson Fury refuses to rule out comeback as Anthony Joshua nears new ‘amazing’ fight dealHuni ran away with the fourth, cracking Wardley with a pinpoint one-two and clipping him with a left hook.Prior to his one-round demolition of Frazer Clarke, Wardley had a bad reputation for slow starts and was returning to bad habits.Wardley inexplicably dropped his hands for the middle rounds and let his face get flattened by every shot Huni threw.It was bafflingly bad boxing from a fighter who had shown freakish improvements with every previous bout. Huni landed every right hand he aimed and made a bloody mess of the Englishman.Wardley remained a punchbag for the next few, either getting terrible advice from his corner or ignoring anything worthwhile.Huni only took the challenge on five weeks notice and was doing Down Under proud with clever technical boxing and nerves of steel.But, after losing almost every round in a stinker of a performance, Wardley uncorked a life-changing shot hat dropped Huni and he failed to rise from.Read More on The SunWardley is now the WBA “interim” champion with Oleksandr Usyk defending his full version against Daniel Dubois on July 19 at Wembley. And Wardley’s Hall of Fame promoter Frank Warren insisted the comeback king will be first in line for the winner. Wardley sets himself up for a title shotCredit: Reuters More