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      Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford CONFIRMED for September 13 in Las Vegas with super-fight airing on Netflix

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      Floyd Mayweather reveals he only had FIVE ‘tough’ fights in entire career as Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez snubbed

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      FLOYD MAYWEATHER can count on one hand the amount of tough fights he had during his legendary career. Money officially retired in 2017 at 50-0 – a record that is yet to be matched – with world titles in FIVE different weights.Floyd Mayweather at the LA Lakers vs Orlando Magic gameCredit: GettyUp until his final bout – against UFC star Conor McGregor – the American beat 15 champions in a row. But he named Emanuel Augustus – who famously adopted the Drunken Master technique – as one of his toughest fights. Mayweather beat Augustus in 2000 but credited the unorthodox showboater as one of his hardest opponents alongside Miguel Cotto. He told FightHype: “I probably had six tough fights, if that, probably five tough fights.READ MORE IN boxing “Cotto was a tough fight, Emmanuel Augustus was tough, Cotto you know he was tough.”[I can name] those two that I can name off the top of my head, probably a few other fights but we got through it.”Augustus would act drunk during fights, prancing awkwardly around the ring to try and throw off his opponents. And even Mayweather struggled to cope with Augustus’ unusual style in their bout – which he won on points. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAugustus finished his 78-fight career with 38 wins, 34 defeats and six draws – losing his last six bouts before his 2011 retirement. Cotto meanwhile is a four-division world champion who faced Mayweather for the WBA light-middleweight title in 2012. Justis Huni’s incredible dressing room reaction just moments after Fabio Wardley’s comeback KOMayweather came up from welterweight to win over 12 rounds – but he was bloodied from the nose due to Cotto’s effective roughouse tactics. Cotto retired in 2017 after an iconic career just months after Mayweather’s final bout. Mayweather – who beat Canelo Alvarez in 2013 – left the sport as the richest boxer of all time – boasting of earnings over £1BILLION.Around half of that was made for his pair of wins over Manny Pacquiao and McGregor.The Pacquiao fight was over five years in the making and resulted in Mayweather outfoxing his great rival over the distance. Mayweather credited the ‘Drunken Master’ Emanuel Augustus as one of his toughest fightsCredit: YOUTUBE -Top Rank BoxingMiguel Cotto bloodied Mayweather’s nose in 2012Credit: Getty Images – GettyMayweather beat Manny Pacquiao in their 2015 super-fightCredit: ReutersAnd he told The Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast: “The best fighter I ever fought, probably was Manny Pacquiao. Because of his movement.”But he’s a helluva’ fighter and I can see why he won so many fights and I can see why he’s going down as a Hall of Famer, it’s just certain moves that he made.”But the roughest fighter probably was a guy named Emanuel Augustus. The Drunken Master. He was tough.”And Miguel Cotto was very, very physically strong. So, you’ve got different fighters, different days you feel different ways.”So some days you can go over there and you may not feel that good but you go over there and feel superb.”Read More on The SunMayweather – snubbing McGregor from any list of tough fights – continues to box in exhibition bouts after retiring. His last came in August 2024 against the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti. Mayweather retired after beating Conor McGregorCredit: GettyBut he continues to box in exhibition bouts, most recently against John Gotti IIICredit: Reuters More

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      Chris Eubank Jr’s brother Nathanael calls out Conor Benn’s estranged brother Harley to settle ‘unfinished business’

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      CHRIS EUBANK JR’S brother Nathanael has called out Conor Benn’s estranged brother to fight and settle their “unfinished business.”Nathanael Wilson was the secret eldest child of British boxing legend Eubank Sr – but the two reconciled in 2017. Chris Eubank Jr with dad Sr and brother Nathanael WilsonNigel Benn with his sons Harley and ConorWilson – who is now close with Eubank Jr and his cousin Harlem – has a professional boxing record of eight wins, two losses and one draw. Meanwhile Harley was born just days apart from his brother Conor and also had a rocky relationship with his dad Nigel. And Harley revealed he recently lost touch with brother Conor and his iconic former world champion father. Conor, 28, was beaten in April by Eubank Jr, 35, in their second generation grudge match at Tottenham. READ MORE IN BOXINGBut the family feud – started by Eubank Sr’s 1990 win over Nigel and draw three years later – could be extended further. Wilson, 36, took to Instagram to call out Harley with the message: “UNFINISHED BUSINESS!! The EUBANK BENN saga continues.” Harley, 28, responded: “Okay you’re serious let’s get it cracking.” Wilson has not fought since 2020 when he was stopped in three rounds by Stu Greener. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHarley on the other hand 9-2 and currently signed to Misfits Boxing – the home of celebrity-style crossover bouts. He was due to face 15-3 Joe Laws on KSI’s undercard in March – but the Misfits co-founder pulled out through injury. Harley was in talks to fight Wilson in 2022 – when Eubank Jr was first due to face Benn. But Benn was pulled out after failing a drug test – until his doping case was later dropped. A rematch with Eubank Jr is already pencilled in with September 27 at Tottenham targeted. Nathanael Wilson is Chris Eubank’s eldest sonCredit: Getty Images – GettyHarley Benn is 9-2 as a boxerCredit: ReutersEubank Jr beat Conor Benn in AprilCredit: Getty More

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      Incredible ringside angles of Fabio Wardley’s dramatic KO of Justis Huni as Frank Warren teases Oleksandr Usyk fight

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      INCREDIBLE ringside footage captured the moment Fabio Wardley dramatically knocked out Justis Huni to set up a world title shot. Wardley was down on all the judges’ scorecards and behind on the punch stats after nine rounds at Ipswich’s Portman Road.Fabio Wardley knocked out Justis Huni in round tenIt marked a huge comeback KO for WardleyRingside angles captured the stunning KOBut the hometown hero produced the mother of all Hail Mary’s to knock Huni out with a huge right hand in the tenth.Ringside angles captured by Queensberry Promotions and DAZN revealed the brutal extent of Wardley’s home run shot. The British heavyweight slipped to his left and his counter right produced a thudding sound – and down went Huni. Wardley, 30, walked away with his unbeaten record intact and a WBA interim title for his troubles. READ MORE IN boxing It puts him in line for the belt that Oleksandr Usyk defends on July 19 at Wembley against Daniel Dubois. Wardley’s promoter Frank Warren told Boxing News: “No rush for anything, he’s secured his position with the WBA. “A big fight’s happening on the 19th of July at Wembley between Usyk and Daniel Dubois. “Whoever comes away with the four belts is going to have to start to make some mandatories and all the mandatory contenders are guys we work with. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”So they’re going to be pretty easy fights to make.” Wardley is on the verge of going from recruitment consultant-turned-white collar boxer to genuine world title contender. Callum Simpson credits late sister for inspiring comeback Ivan Zucco KO after being dropped eight seconds into fightBut 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.”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 won the WBA interim titleCredit: Reuters More

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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