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      Canelo Alvarez, 34, reveals why his own WIFE is trying to wreck his boxing retirement plans

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      CANELO ALVAREZ is no closer to retiring from boxing – if his wife Fernanda gets her way.The Mexican icon turned professional aged just 15 and now prepares for his 67th bout against William Scull on the weekend. Canelo Alvarez with wife FernandaCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzCanelo revealed Fernanda is trying to wreck his retirement plansCredit: GettyFernanda married Canelo in 2021Credit: Social Media – Refer to SourceCanelo has always maintained he will look to hang up his legendary gloves at 37 – vowing not to fight on for too long. But boxing fans could get the all-time great for a further three years – thanks to his model partner Fernanda. Canelo, 34, told SunSport: “Actually, my wife wants me to retire at 40! “Imagine that, and I say ‘No, I don’t, I don’t think so.’ She likes to see me fighting and all that kind of stuff. READ MORE IN BOXING”And obviously she wants to have more kids and she wants the other kids to see me in training and seeing what I do in the training camps and this and that.”But I say to her, you know, they’re gonna see me in another areas of my life, in my business and that kind of stuff, but we’ll see.”Canelo married Fernanda in 2021 but they met almost ten years beforehand – dating on and off until they fully reconciled and wed.The boxing champion has two daughters, Emily and Maria and a son named Saul Adiel – all with different women. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe shares youngest Maria with Fernanda and had his eldest Emily when he was just 16-years-old himself. Canelo’s kids are his biggest fans and watch every one of his fights from ringside – but only after being reassured by their super-dad.Canelo Alvarez warns he’s ready to bash more Brit rivals with boxing icon ‘dreaming’ of UK debut He said: “They get a little bit nervous, you know, they get a little bit nervous but they like it. They scream, they support me with all they have.”I think Maria is the one with more nervous on herself because she says that she don’t want somebody to hurt me or something like that.”And I say, ‘Don’t worry, that’s why I’m here training for and doing my best here in training camp so that doesn’t happen.'”Eldest Emily is the only of his children to truly understand Canelo’s superstardom. He said: “I think they realise a little bit, but not the magnitude of what I do or what I am in boxing.”Maybe my older daughter, obviously she’s 17, so she already realised how big I am. But my other kids Adel and Maria, maybe they realise a little bit.”The couple first started dating in 2016Credit: Instagram / @fernandagmtzThe couple share a luxurious lifeCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzFernanda is a model herselfCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzShe has 1.5m followers on InstagramCredit: instagram @fernandagmtzCanelo returns in an undisputed super-middleweight title decider against Scull in Riyadh – airing on DAZN in the early hours of Sunday morning.It marks his first ever fight outside of North America – with Canelo in love with boxing as much now as he was for his pro debut 20 YEARS ago.He said: “I enjoy it a lot. Believe me, it’s not that I don’t be here anymore. “So I still enjoy this kind of thing, I’m gonna fight outside of United States and Mexico.”So for me, it’s something I really want in my career for many years. So that motivates myself a lot.”Canelo also has the chance to regain the IBF title he had to vacate last July – with Scull inheriting the belt to set up the unification. A super-fight against Terence Crawford, 37, is also expected to follow in September in Las Vegas as part of a four-bout deal with Saudi’s Turki Alalshikh. Canelo’s eldest Emily, far right, with his son Adel and youngest daughter MariaCredit: GettyCanelo with his wife Fernanda and daughter MariaCredit: @fernandagmtzCanelo in the gym with his sonCredit: @caneloCanelo with his eldest EmilyCredit: @emilyc.alvarezCanelo only penned the bumper contract after walking away from a shock fight with 28-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in May. Talks were advanced for a May 3 bout in Vegas – with news even getting back to Canelo’s youngest daughter Maria. He said: “Maybe her friends told her about the fight.”Because the fathers of her friends told them and everything talking about it – because they don’t know anything about boxing.”That kind of people don’t know anything about boxing and they think Jake Paul is really good fighter. Which he is a fighter, but it’s levels in boxing. “And that’s why my daughter told me, ‘You’re gonna fight with Jake Paul?’ And I said, ‘He’s not on my level my love, don’t worry!'”I think it’s for that fact that people don’t how boxing works.” Read More on The SunCanelo still leaves the door open to the spectacle bout – but reveals he is glad the fiasco is now put behind him. He said: “I’m very happy. Things happen for a reason and I’m happy with this and I’m gonna enjoy it as much as I can.”Canelo fights William Scull in RiyadhCredit: GettyTerence Crawford is set to fight Canelo in SeptemberCredit: Getty Images – GettyCanelo had to walk away from fighting Jake PaulCredit: Rex More

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      Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero: Start time, TV channel, stream, undercard as pair headline huge triple header in New York

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      TIMES SQUARE provides the unique setting for a STACKED boxing card featuring top-caliber fighters with a lot on the line THIS WEEKEND.On a night set to entertain from start to end, Ryan Garcia’s dust-up with Rolando Romero stands out as the headline-maker encounter.Ryan Garcia and Rolando Romero are set to headline a first boxing event in Times SquareCredit: GettyGarcia still carries the weight of being dubbed one of the ‘Four Princes’Romero hasn’t fought since September last yearCredit: GettyThe fight has grown in hype mainly due to Garcia’s anticipated return to boxing following a one-year suspension for failed drug tests around his April 2024 fight with Devin Haney.The match specifically brought out the 26-year-old American’s best stuff as he took the victory by majority decision – but was eventually overturned to a no contest after the revelation of the failed tests.As for Romero, he possesses the brutal power and honest game that has troubled Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz.Though, the 5ft 8in orthodox has the defensive holes that has seen him come up short in those contests.READ MORE IN BOXINGThe major event has taken on a unique setting and SunSport brings you all the information you need to know ahead of the big night.When is Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero?Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero will take place on Friday, May 2 – a day before Canelo Alvarez’s clash with William Scull.The fight is the main event of a card that also features Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez.Ring-walk times are yet to be announced, so is the actual time of the fight.TV coverage of the card is set to start at 11pm BST / 6pm ET / 3pm PT.Times Square, Manhattan, is the allocated arena with actual attendance speculative given the first-time nature of the event.The fight night – dubbed Fatal Fury Times Square – will represent a groundbreaking event as it will be first event staged at the famous landmark.The understanding is that screens will be placed on the outside of the venue to broadcast the fights for free. What TV channel is Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero on and can it be live streamed?Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero will be available to watch on DAZN PPV. There are three options for a DAZN subscription, annual – either paying a one-off fee or monthly – flexible, and a monthly option. Most read in BoxingAn annual pass can be purchased for £119.99 in the United Kingdom. That’s just £2.30 per week or 65p per fight (based on 185 fight nights per year).A monthly flexible pass is priced at £24.99 per month, which can be cancelled at any time.A subscription allows you to watch every live event and all on-demand programming on DAZNA DAZN subscription costs:Annual Super Saver: $224.99 / £119.99 annuallyMonthly Saver (12-month deal): £14.99 per monthMonthly Flexible pass (cancel any time): £24.99 per monthDAZN are also offering a special ‘Knockout Weekend Bundle’ option for the Garcia vs Romero and Canelo vs Scull fights.The cost to have both PPV events is $90 in the US and £34.99 in the UK.The fights will be aired on DAZN TV channels or can be live streamed through its website to paying customers.What is the Ryan Garcia vs Rolando Romero undercard?The undercard is equally star-studded with Garcia’s fierce rival Haney featuring, aswell as late addition Teofimo Lopez. Ryan Garcia vs Rolly Romero; WelterweightDevin Haney vs Jose Ramirez;  WelterweightTeofimo Lopez vs Arnold Barboza Jr;  Super lightweight, for the WBO title​​Reito Tsutsumi vs Levale Whittington; Super FeatherweightWhat has been said?Following a tumultuous year for Garcia, he has endured a reevaluation on his life in and out of the ring. Read More on The SunSpeaking on the Ariel Helwani Show, Garcia said: “You gotta be professional, you gotta be on point with everything if you want to be the best fighter in the world. So, it worked for me once, but can’t keep doing that, you can’t sustain that. “It’s just part of my story, bro. It’s one of those moments where I was just kind of dealing with whatever I was dealing with, but honestly, I don’t really regret anything.” More

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      ‘I know I didn’t cheat’ – Ryan Garcia opens up on failed drug test after having Devin Haney win stripped away from him

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      RYAN GARCIA has opened up on his failed drug test to insist: “I know I didn’t cheat.” The American star dropped Devin Haney three times on the way to a shock decision victory in April 2024.Devin Haney had his loss taken away after Ryan Garcia’s failed drug testCredit: GettyBut the result was soon overturned when it emerged Garcia tested positive for ostarine – a banned substance known to boost muscle growth. Garcia protested his innocence but accepted a one-year ban – opposed to fighting it like Britain’s Conor Benn. Benn tested positive for clomiphene – which can boost testosterone – and refused a suspension and instead battled the case. Eventually, UK Anti-Doping dropped the case against him – allowing him to fight on home soil again in defeat to Chris Eubank Jr. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut Garcia told SunSport: “What did he get out of that? People still think he cheated, so at the end of the day, I know I didn’t cheat.”I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.”I know my team, we know we didn’t take anything, so honestly it doesn’t really matter to me at the end of the day.”People are gonna believe whatever they want to believe, they’re gonna believe I’m innocent, the large majority do believe that, so who cares?”Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSBenn, 28, never shared the evidence that got his case dropped against him, opting to instead keep it confidential. And Garcia – whose team blamed contaminated supplements for his failed test – has not explained why ostarine was in his system. Ryan Garcia ready to fight Conor Benn and settle feud after rival’s ‘war’ with Chris Eubank JrHe added: “What we did find out is that it was at the lowest amount you could possibly find trace amount.”So again, it’s proven that there was such low dosage in my system that has no effect on my body, so that’s just the truth. It is what it is.”Garcia returned clean Voluntary Anti-Doping Association tests in the build-up to his bout with Haney. And the positive tests for ostarine were taken from tests on the day of and 24 hours following the fight at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.Garcia suffered a public mental health breakdown after his fight with Haney.He was even arrested last June and charged with one misdemeanour count of vandalism after causing £11,000 worth of damage in an LA hotel room.But thankfully, Garcia turned it around and has got back on track both mentally and physically.The boxer now returns against former sparring partner Rolando Romero, 29, on Friday night in a historic event staged outside in Times Square.I know I didn’t cheat. I’ll take the ban for a year and that keeps it moving fast. Everybody knows that I didn’t take it.Ryan Garcia on his failed drug test Haney, 26, is also on the same card against Jose Ramirez, 32, with a rematch planned if both are victorious. Garcia said: “I think that he has a great chance to beat Ramirez. Ramirez is a little past his prime. So I expect both of us to win, for sure.”Despite Haney regaining his unbeaten record in the aftermath of Garcia’s doping scandal – the beatdown still sticks in the memory of fans. And Garcia goaded: “I have no idea how he’s gonna go about himself. I just know that I was in his head the first time.”It’s hard to look past getting dropped three times, I mean, you have to address that within yourself.”So I don’t know how he’s gonna handle that.”Garcia decided against heading into an immediate rematch with Haney after his lay-off. He learned the hard way for mistakes made before his 2023 loss to Gervonta Davis, 30, which came off the back of a nine-month absence. Garcia said: “I learned my lesson with the Tank fight on not taking a tune-up. You gotta be active. Read More on The Sun”I don’t think taking a year off and going straight into the Haney fight makes sense for either one of us. A year off is a long time.”You need to get your timing back, everything back, real fights are much different than sparring, so it’s good that we both took a fight, I think.”Garcia returns against Rolando RomeroCredit: GettyHaney facing off with Jose RamirezCredit: Getty More

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      ‘I don’t want that’ – Oleksandr Usyk wary of ending up like Brazilian Ronaldo after he retires from boxing

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      OLEKSANDR USYK says he has to keep boxing so he won’t end up like the Brazlian Ronaldo.Ukraine’s WBC, WBA and WBO heavyweight king is 38 now and will take on 27-year-old IBF ace Daniel Dubois again on July 19 at Wembley Stadium.Oleksandr Usyk has revealed he will never stop boxingCredit: GettyUsyk faces Daniel Dubois at Wembley on July 19Credit: Richard Pelham / The SunUsyk says he does not want to put on weight after retiring like RonaldoCredit: APThe London 2012 golden boy is showing signs of silver in the haircut around his genius mind and is being pestered with retirement questions.But the undisputed cruiser and heavyweight icon – who only started boxing at 15 – is a football fan who has seen 48-year-old Brazil legend Ronaldo pile on the pounds after retiring from professional sport.Usyk, who is a Manchester United fan and has a professional footie substitute appearance for FC Polissya Zhytomyr on his CV, said: “Even when my career ends, I will always stay in boxing and training.“I need to keep my organs fit and strong. For 23 years now I have been working on boxing alone, no more football or judo or anything.READ MORE IN BOXING“For example; Ronaldo was a great player – not Cristiano, the old Brazil one – but when he retired he got so big.“He was so fast and good at dribbling and skinny but when he stopped football and sport he became a very big man.“He stopped training and he lost his conditioning. I don’t want that, I want to live long and build up the Ukrainian boxing schools and teams.”After Usyk dethroned Tyson Fury for a second time in May, he vowed to take time away from the sport to make up with his family.Most read in BoxingBEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UKThe two-fight Gypsy King rivalry cost him birthdays and anniversaries and even the 2024 birth of his daughter Maria.But, just a fortnight into his hard-earned holiday, he was even pestering his devoted wife for sparring sessions on the family staircase.Security race to intervene as Daniel Dubois viciously shoves Oleksandr Usyk during first face-off at WembleyHe explained: “After Fury I only took two weeks off.“I went back to Spain with my team and my guys and I was running and riding bikes and swimming but it’s not good enough.“I was training hard, fitness training, regular hard training and shadow boxing.“But I called my wife and told her: ‘Hey, I think I might want to go back to the boxing gym’. She said: ‘I know’.“And then I was back home training every day, Sunday was my only day off for church to pray.”After two weeks I could not rest, it was impossible.“I was upstairs in my house and, every time I walked past a mirror, I was in my boxing stance and shadow boxing, bang, bang, bang, and move position.“Sometimes my wife would walk by and I would tell her: ‘Punch me, punch me!“But she would just kiss me to keep me quiet and stop.”He was so fast and good at dribbling and skinny but when he stopped football and sport he became a very big man.Usyk on RamosUsyk jabbed Dubois into submission in August 2023 in Poland and then went on to bamboozle Fury in sensational and mercurial style.So Dynamite Dan is not going to waste his time on trying to outfox the silver fox, who he rates as more of a dullard than a mental dominatrix.“I think he’s a boring guy,” the Brit ace said. “He should just be at home doing his mind s***. It’s all psychological.“When they feel the real pain and heat they can break through that.“I don’t think he can handle the pain and the heat I’m going to bring.Read More on The Sun“I’m going to step up and win. Points, knockout, anything.”Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision, where we dissect the enormous Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fight. More

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      Tyson Fury says he will come out of retirement for Oleksandr Usyk trilogy and calls out world champion to huge UK fight

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      TYSON FURY says that he will fight Oleksandr Usyk again “any time, any place”.The Gypsy King announced his retirement from professional boxing in January following his second defeat to the Ukrainian.Tyson Fury lost his Oleksandr Usyk rematch in December 2024Credit: GettyFury, 36, retired from boxing in JanuaryCredit: ReutersUsyk, 38, will rematch Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19.The heavyweight champion has claimed that he will fight once more following his dust-up with Dubois.Asked who his final fight could be against while speaking to The Stomping Ground, Usyk brought up the Gypsy King.Usyk said: “Maybe it’s Tyson Fury. Maybe it’s Anthony Joshua.”READ MORE IN BOXINGPressed on Fury hanging up his gloves, Usyk added: “He’s not retired. I think Tyson will continue training, continue boxing, because he’s a great man.”Yes, Tyson Fury… a lot of speak – blah blah blah blah – but it’s good. Great man, wow.”The interview did not escape the attention of the Gypsy King.Commenting on The Stomping Ground’s Instagram post, Fury wrote: “Beat the f***er 2 times the world knows the truth.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSUsyk, 38, mentioned Fury in an interview”Any time, any place. sucher (sic) UK next time 100k people.”Fury sparked speculation that he is set to perform a retirement U-turn by linking up with trainer SugarHill Steward on Monday. Tyson Fury links up with his boxing coach in biggest hint Gypsy King is making comebackThe pair looked to be in good spirits as they worked up a sweat during a gym session.Fury said: “Just in the gym, I bump into somebody you might know.”While Steward declared: “We’re back guys, you know what time it is.”Fury then teased: “You know what’s coming.”Usyk faced off with Dubois on the Wembley pitch on Monday.The Brit, who controversially lost to Usyk in August 2023, shoved his opponent – leading to security stepping in.Watch the full episode of The Sun’s Split Decision, where we dissect the enormous Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn fightThe Gypsy King posted footage from a gym session on MondayCredit: INSTAGRAM / @tysonfuryFury trained alongside SugarHill StewardCredit: INSTAGRAM / @tysonfury More

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      Fabio Wardley vs Jarrell Miller OFF just weeks before fight as American pulls out of bout at Premier League stadium

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      JARRELL MILLER has pulled out of his world title heavyweight clash with Fabio Wardley.The 36-year-old was due to fight Brit Wardley for the interim WBA title on June 7 at Portman Road.Jarrell Miller has pulled out of the bout with Fabio WardleyCredit: GettyHowever, he will no longer be able to participate.It is understood the card has not been cancelled.Instead, a different fighter will be called in to replace Miller and take on Wardley.The event will take place at Portman Road – home of Wardley’s boyhood club, Ipswich Town.READ MORE IN BOXINGIt will be the first boxing event held at the stadium.And music superstar Ed Sheeran, also a fan of the Tractor Boys, has already been lined up to perform at the event.Discussing Miller when the bout was announced, the 30-year-old said: “He’s a top 10 contender, he’s challenged with the big boys before, and I’m in that world title race and I want to prove myself against one of those top-level guys.”I think he’s a perfect fit for that because he brings energy and he brings the fight in simple terms.Most read in Boxing”You know what you’re going to get from him. You’re going to get the entertainment factor and that’s something that I bring and he brings. The clash of us together is going to be chaotic.”Miller has become a controversial figure in boxing due to his previous use of drugs. Tyson Fury links up with his boxing coach in biggest hint Gypsy King is making comebackPrior to his proposed fight against Anthony Joshua in 2019 he failed a doping test for banned ‘muscle growth’ substance GW1516 and was denied a license to box.He then failed a second drugs test the following year and was expelled by the WBC.Miller last fought Andy Ruiz Jr in August 2024 and the bout ended in a majority draw. More

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      Mike Tyson CONFIRMS return to boxing in 11-word statement five months on from Jake Paul fight

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      MIKE TYSON confirmed his return to boxing five months after his defeat to Jake Paul.But Iron Mike will not be stepping into the ring this time. Mike Tyson will return to boxing this week – but not inside the ringCredit: GettyTyson, 58, made a controversial comeback in November when he lost to Paul for their underwhelming Netflix fight. The former heavyweight world champion landed just 18 punches in the drab eight-round farce.Worryingly, he admitted he could not remember the majority of the fight and even “blanked out” for parts. So boxing fans will be relieved to see Tyson’s next public appearance will be outside the ring – not inside it. READ MORE ON BOXINGThat is because Tyson will be at Times Square on Friday as a guest analyst.He is set to provide expertise for a card that includes both Ryan Garcia and Devin Haney. Garcia takes on Rolly Romero while Haney will fight former unified WBC and WBO super lightweight champion Jose Ramirez.Teofimo Lopez puts his WBO super lightweight belt on the line against Arnold Barboza Jr.Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd exciting Japanese talent Reito Tsutsumi makes his pro debut against Levale Whittington.Tyson said of his new role: “Can’t wait! I’ll be there in Times Square as guest analyst.”Mike Tyson doesn’t hesitate when revealing heavyweight who would have beaten him The Baddest Man On The Planet, though, has no intention of stepping back into the ring for a boxing fight.He told Men’s Health earlier in April: “The only person I’m fighting now is my accountant.”Other than that, I’m just living life and I’m doing good right now.”Tyson is also the new CEO of Carma HoldCo, the parent business to his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0. More

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      Why Devin Haney was ‘smiling ear to ear’ and Teofimo Lopez ‘loved’ Chris Eubank Jr’s emotional reunion with his dad

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR’S emotional reconciliation with his dad on the night of his life resonated with both Devin Haney and Teofimo Lopez. Eubank Jr was preparing to head into the biggest bout of his career against Conor Benn without the man who inspired the second generation fight.Chris Eubank Jr reunited with his dad before beating Conor BennCredit: GettyThe father and son duo celebrate the historic victoryCredit: ReutersDevin Haney with his dad and coach BillCredit: Getty Images – GettyTeofimo Lopez with his dad Teofimo SrCredit: APAmid a public falling out, Eubank Sr blasted his son’s decision to stay at middleweight to fight welterweight Benn.But, three decades on from his victory and draw against Benn’s dad Nigel, Eubank Sr sent the boxing world into a frenzy by returning to his son’s side.The 67,000 fans inside Tottenham’s £1billion stadium went wild and left a huge grin on Haney’s face as he watched in awe from across the pond.Haney, 26, told SunSport: “Oh man, I love to see both of them.READ MORE IN BOXING”I love to see that moment. It was great for boxing, it was great for the fans, it was just great overall seeing both with their dads.”Even one losing, and his dad embracing him and one winning and his dad embracing him it was just beautiful to see.”I was smiling ear to ear, just watching the whole thing.”Haney has always been coached and guided by his dad Bill – with the pair inseparable. Most read in BoxingEubank Jr vs Benn: SunSport’s verdictTHIRTY-FIVE YEARS of the Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr rivalry was settled with 36 minutes of violence.Yet with all the tremendous heart shown by both boxers, there wasn’t much technique, skill or finesse on display here.After tons of trash talking, egg throwing and mind games that have been played out to the world over the last three years, SunSport’s Wally Downes Jr gives his verdict on what should be the final chapter in one of British boxing’s biggest beefs.Read here to find out why the 12-round slugfest should not be repeated – and why the rivalry should now be put to bed.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSSimilarly, Lopez is also trained by his dad Teofimo Sr, and he felt Nigel and Eubank Sr’s presence in their sons’ corners more than most. Lopez, 27, told us: “It was good to see Nigel Benn, not only Nigel Benn, but it was good to see Chris Eubank and his father for sure, man. Ryan Garcia ready to fight Conor Benn and settle feud after rival’s ‘war’ with Chris Eubank Jr”It was very good. I was happy to see that. I think we all were as a boxing community happy to see them together and yeah nevertheless I think that it was great.”Eubank walked away with a unanimous decision win and most importantly family bragging rights after a gruelling slugfest. Lopez added: “The fight was amazing. “Turned out more than what everyone expected it to be – a full blast of entertainment. These guys didn’t stop throwing punches.”I look forward to the rematch, definitely well earned and deserved and I had my prediction correct and I had my odds right, I said before the fight that I had Eubank winning. I was right.”Lopez himself has had public spats with his dad like Eubank Jr – causing a strain on their relationship away from boxing at times.And he admitted: “It’s definitely not easy if you’re gonna be separated from your loved one or from your father who’s always been in your corner.It was just beautiful to see. I was smiling ear to ear, just watching the whole thing.Devin Haney on Chris Eubank Jr reuniting with his dad “Thankfully I haven’t been in that position, to see Chris Eubank go and still push forward and keep moving forward despite his father being in his corner until then, I mean kudos to him as well.”Well earned and I was happy for him for him getting the decision.”Haney is using Eubank’s resilience in and out the ring as inspiration for his return fight on Friday night against Jose Ramirez.He said: “It was more motivation for me even going into this fight, because this is a big moment for us. “The whole world is gonna be watching, seeing what Devin Haney shows up. So yeah, it was just motivation.”The former undisputed lightweight champion was dropped three times in defeat to Ryan Garcia, 26, in April 2024.But the result was later overturned due to Garcia testing positive for ostarine – which helps improve muscle gain – in tests taken on the day of and 24 hours following the fight. Haney subsequently had his unbeaten record restored – but the beatdown against Garcia still lives long in the memory for fans.He took a year off – with his baby daughter arriving into the world in January – and a rematch with Garcia is planned for this year.But Haney has to first beat Ramirez, 32, while Garcia faces Rolando Romero, 29, on the same night in Times Square. Haney said: “Right now it’s not time for me to speak on that. Right now my main focus is Jose Ramirez and focusing on Jose.”We’ll get to that Ryan fight after this one, but right now I put all my attention, all my focus on Jose Ramirez because he’s a live dog. “He’s coming to fight. That’s my main focus right now.”Read More on The SunLopez also features on the historic three-fight card outside the iconic New York tourist spot.He defends his WBO super-lightweight title against Arnold Barboza Jr, 33, and said: “I’m happy, looking forward to a great show.”Devin Haney and Jose Ramirez ahead of their fightCredit: GettyTeofimo Lopez faces Arnold Barboza on the same nightCredit: Getty More