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Photo: Deontay Wilder / Instagram   Deontay Wilder , the former heavyweight world champion, might step back into the ring in 2025, and the opponent could be a retired legend, Wladimir Klitschko. Wilder's trainer, Malik Scott , recently hinted at a major comeback for the fighter, calling 2025 "a big year" for the heavyweight. Wilder, now 39, hasn’t fought since suffering two tough losses in Saudi Arabia. He lost on points to Joseph Parker and was stopped in five rounds by Zhilei Zhang . These performances led to questions about whether Wilder should retire, but the hard-hitting boxer has confirmed he will continue fighting. Scott believes Wilder’s fighting spirit remains strong. "Deontay is a fighter at heart," Scott told Jeff Bet. "I believe 2025 will be the perfect year for him to come back, but everything has to be right for him." Photo: Deontay Wilder / Instagram   Rumors are swirling about Wladimir Klitschko’s possible return to boxing. Klitschko, ...

Photo: Francis Ngannou, Deontay Wilder / Instagram   Francis Ngannou , former UFC heavyweight champion, has responded to a recent callout from heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder . After making his debut in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) last month, Ngannou hinted at returning to the boxing ring. Ngannou’s PFL debut came in October, where he knocked out Renan Ferreira in the first round of their "Battle of the Giants" fight. The win proved that Ngannou remains one of the best heavyweight fighters in the world. Despite his success in MMA, Ngannou has also gained attention in boxing. During his break from MMA, he fought high-profile matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua , earning massive paydays despite losing both bouts. Photo: Francis Ngannou / Instagram   Wilder, known as "The Bronze Bomber," recently said he is still interested in fighting Ngannou. Speaking to TMZ Sports, Wilder called it "a combination station" and said he’s eager to m...

Photo: Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder / Instagram   Tyson Fury recently urged fellow boxer Deontay Wilder to consider retirement, expressing concern for Wilder's health after their intense trilogy of fights. Fury and Wilder faced each other three times, with nine knockdowns between them.  Their final bout, in October 2021, ended in an 11th-round knockout by Fury. Reflecting on their fights, Fury shared that their battles took a heavy toll on both fighters.  He said on the Pound for Pound Podcast, "Between me and Wilder, there were ten knockdowns. It takes a lot out of a fighter." Fury added that he feels Wilder hasn’t looked the same in recent fights, like his bouts against Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang . Photo: Tyson Fury / Instagram   However, Wilder doesn’t seem ready to retire just yet. His trainer, Malik Scott, shared with Boxing Scene that Wilder "definitely wants to fight again." Scott hinted at potential matchups in 2025, saying Wilder is currently restin...

Photo: Francis Ngannou, Tom Aspinall (Instagram) Francis Ngannou has responded to Tom Aspinall after the UFC interim heavyweight champion questioned the quality of his opponents since leaving the UFC.  Ngannou is set to fight Renan Ferreira this Saturday in his first MMA bout since 2023, after a year of focusing on boxing matches, including a close loss to Tyson Fury and a stoppage by Anthony Joshua . Aspinall recently shared his opinion, saying Ferreira isn't an elite fighter. "I respect Francis, but the guy he's fighting is not at the top level," Aspinall said. He pointed out that Ferreira lost quickly to his training partner, Ante Delija, and suggested that Ngannou’s future opponents won’t be top-tier either. Photo: Francis Ngannou, Renan Ferreira (Instagram) Ngannou disagrees, saying that Ferreira is a strong opponent. In an interview with Bloody Elbow , Ngannou even claimed that if you put Ferreira in a room with top UFC fighters like Aspinall or Jon Jones , ...

Photo: Tyson Fury (Instagram) Tyson Fury had UFC star Conor McGregor laughing at ringside after Anthony Joshua was knocked out by Daniel Dubois in their big fight at Wembley Stadium. Fury, a two-time heavyweight boxing champion, was in London to watch the match between Joshua and Dubois. Many fans have been waiting for Fury and Joshua to face each other, and this fight could have brought them closer to that. Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk again in December, and the winner will likely face last night’s victor. However, with Dubois knocking out Joshua in the fifth round, those plans might be ruined. The fight between Joshua and Dubois had the boxing world’s attention, with 98,000 fans packing Wembley Stadium. Most people expected Joshua to win, but Dubois came out strong, hitting hard from the start. He knocked Joshua down in the first round, and Joshua struggled to recover. Dubois knocked him down again in the third and fourth rounds. Joshua tried to fight back in the fifth, b...

Photo: Anthony Joshua (Instagram) Anthony Joshua 's trainer, Ben Davison, has shared how their game plan failed in Joshua’s defeat against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. Joshua, 34, tried to take control early, but Dubois, 27, dominated from the start. Dubois overwhelmed Joshua with a powerful attack, leading to Joshua being counted out after an intense exchange. This loss marked the fourth defeat in Joshua’s career, taking away his chance to become the undisputed world champion. Joshua started working with Davison in December, hoping to turn things around. Davison has trained some of the top boxers, including Tyson Fury . However, their plan against Dubois didn’t work out. Photo: Anthony Joshua (Instagram) “We wanted to take advantage of Dubois stepping back when he jabbed, but things didn’t go as planned,” Davison said after the fight. “We couldn’t get into our rhythm early.” Joshua had some success in the fifth round, but Dubois quickly responded, ending the...

Photo: Daniel Dubois (Instagram) In a surprising result, Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round on Saturday to stay the IBF world heavyweight champion. The fight took place at Wembley Stadium in front of a record crowd of 96,000. Joshua, who was hoping to win the world title for the third time, started strong. However, Dubois gained control and delivered a powerful right punch to Joshua's chin in the fifth round, ending the fight just 59 seconds into the round. This upset was unexpected, as Joshua had won his last four fights, including a knockout victory over Francis Ngannou in March. Many thought Joshua would win and get a chance to fight the winner of the Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk rematch in December. Photo: Daniel Dubois (Instagram) Joshua, now 34, has lost four times in 32 fights. He has a rematch clause and is expected to ask for a second fight. He could also fight the loser of Fury and Usyk’s rematch. After the fight, Joshua said, "Credit t...

Photo: Anthony Joshua (Instagram) Martin Bakole , one of the top heavyweight boxers, has made a bold promise. He says he will knock out Anthony Joshua in four or five rounds if they ever meet in the ring.  Bakole, who recently became more popular after beating American boxer Jared Anderson in just five rounds, is now looking for bigger fights. Anthony Joshua is trying to become a world champion for the third time. After losing his titles to Oleksandr Usyk and failing to win them back in the rematch, Joshua has been on a good streak. He has teamed up with coach Ben Davison and won his last two fights by stopping Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou . Photo: Anthony Joshua (Instagram) Joshua’s next fight is against Daniel Dubois on September 21. If he wins, he could face the winner of the Usyk and Tyson Fury rematch. But Bakole wants a shot at Joshua too and even suggested they fight in Africa, like the famous "Rumble in the Jungle" between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman. Bakole ...

Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou Over four months after his boxing match with Anthony Joshua , Francis Ngannou has shared his thoughts on the disappointing fight and provided an update on his return to combat sports. After his UFC contract ended, Ngannou signed with the PFL last year, becoming their top star without yet fighting for them. The PFL let Ngannou pursue his boxing dream, leading to a notable fight against Tyson Fury . Despite losing, Ngannou impressed and was set to face Anthony Joshua next. Following his strong showing against Fury, many had high hopes for Ngannou against Joshua. Unfortunately, the fight ended quickly with Ngannou knocked out in the second round. Ngannou later said something felt off before the fight. Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou “I got in the ring and wasn’t feeling myself," Ngannou said on the Joe Rogan Experience. "In the first round when he knocked me down, I wasn’t sure what hit me. By the time I got to my corner, my vision was blurry...

Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou Francis Ngannou , the former UFC heavyweight champion, is gearing up for his return to MMA under the Professional Fighters League (PFL) banner. After signing a multi-fight deal with PFL following his free agency, Ngannou has announced plans to make his debut in October.  Although he briefly entertained boxing matches with Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua , Ngannou confirmed that his immediate focus is on MMA. Ngannou revealed on The Joe Rogan Podcast that Renan Ferreira is likely to be his first opponent in PFL.  Discussions are underway for a potential clash on October 19, pending finalization by the promotion. Sources close to Ferreira have corroborated ongoing talks for the matchup. Photo: Instagram/Francis Ngannou PFL, which secured a partnership with Saudi Arabia last year, is eyeing the kingdom as the venue for Ngannou's debut, possibly featuring Cedric Doumbe on the card. Ngannou expressed his commitment to fighting under PFL's banner be...

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua British heavyweight Anthony Joshua , known for his impressive boxing career, has declared Muhammad Ali as the greatest boxer ever. Joshua, an Olympic Gold Medalist from London 2012, quickly rose through the ranks to become one of the standout fighters of his era. After turning professional, Joshua achieved early knockouts, including a notable victory over Dillian Whyte in 2015 for the British title. He won his first world title by stopping Charles Martin and later unified the titles with wins over Joseph Parker and Wladimir Klitschko. Joshua faced a setback in 2019 with a loss to underdog Andy Ruiz Jr. but regained his titles in the rematch. Despite back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua has since returned to form with victories over Otto Wallin, Robert Helenius, and Francis Ngannou . Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua In an interview with Men's Health, Joshua named Muhammad Ali as the best fighter ever, saying, "Historica...

Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira is thinking about a new career move and has reached out to boxing superstar Anthony Joshua for advice, sparking excitement among fans. Pereira, already a champion in kickboxing and MMA, is now eyeing the boxing world. After knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 303, many expected him to fight Russian contender Magomed Ankalaev next.  However, Pereira’s manager hinted that Polish fighter Jan Blachowicz might be the next opponent. Meanwhile, Pereira is considering boxing, inspired by Anthony Joshua’s recent social media post.  Photo: Instagram/Alex Pereira Joshua, who enjoys MMA and was a character in a UFC video game, suggested Pereira should try boxing. Pereira responded, asking Joshua for advice on who to fight. Joshua encouraged Pereira, saying, “The options are endless champ.” He also recommended Pereira contact his management team, 258MGT. Interestingly, Pereira already has one boxing win from 2017. ...

Photo: Instagram/James Toney   A Hall of Fame boxer has boldly claimed that none of today's heavyweight fighters are on his level. The heavyweight division recently saw Oleksandr Usyk defeat Tyson Fury , handing Fury his first career loss and making Usyk the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis nearly 25 years ago. Anthony Joshua also lost his titles to Usyk in 2021 and again in their rematch the following year.  Joshua has since started training with Ben Davison and appears to be regaining his form. Despite these developments, former three-weight world champion James Toney doesn't think much of the current heavyweight scene.  Photo: Instagram/James Toney In an interview with Pro Boxing Fans, Toney was asked which current heavyweight would give him the toughest fight. His answer was blunt: “Did you see how well I fought against Holyfield? I’m knocking everybody out, period. Nobody can keep me off, period. There is nobody in this era that is at my level, period...

Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Oleksandr Usyk has responded to Anthony Joshua 's apology, stating he respects the British boxer and didn't require an apology ahead of his upcoming fight with Tyson Fury next month. In August 2022, Usyk clinched victory over Joshua in Saudi Arabia, adding to his previous win against the 34-year-old at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. After the fight, Joshua caused controversy by throwing some of Usyk's belts. In February last year, Joshua apologized for his actions, expressing regret for his behavior and acknowledging Usyk's victory. However, Usyk, speaking to Seconds Out, revealed he respects Joshua and didn't feel the need for an apology in the first place. Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk "I don't have bad feelings about Joshua because I respect this man," Usyk said. "He's a great man, a great boxer, an Olympic champion, and two-time world champion. I think it's emotion. I respect this man. No, I'm good....

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua Anthony Joshua has opened up about his feelings regarding Tyson Fury 's constant verbal attacks.  In a recent interview on "The Jonathan Ross Show," Joshua admitted that Fury's taunts have affected him personally.  However, Joshua clarified that he doesn't feel insulted but rather uses Fury's words as motivation. He emphasized that he stores everything Fury says in his memory and intends to use it as fuel when they eventually face off in the ring. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua The rivalry between the two British heavyweight boxers has been ongoing for years. Fury started berating Joshua after the latter's win over Charles Martin in 2016 to claim the IBF heavyweight title. Despite their close proximity to agreeing on terms for a blockbuster pay-per-view fight multiple times, various obstacles have prevented the matchup from happening. In 2020, Fury announced that a deal had been struck for a fight with Joshua in 2021, caus...

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua In a stunning display of power, Anthony Joshua secured a decisive victory over Francis Ngannou with a brutal second-round knockout at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday night. The British boxer seized control in the opening round, delivering a clean right hand that sent Ngannou to the canvas. Undeterred, Ngannou managed to rise, but Joshua wasted no time in the second round, unleashing a crushing right hand that once again floored the former UFC champion, ultimately ending the fight. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua Having rebounded from back-to-back losses to Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua's triumph positions him as a formidable contender for a world title. Promoter Eddie Hearn expressed confidence in Joshua's future, hinting at a potential bout with Tyson Fury . "If we get through Friday, which may be our toughest challenge, he's going to do it all," said Hearn. "He'll beat Fury and knock him out." This an...

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua In a surprising twist leading up to the highly anticipated 'Knockout Chaos' event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Anthony Joshua unveils how he draws inspiration from UFC legend Conor McGregor .  The former two-time heavyweight boxing world champion, fresh off a triumphant victory against Robert Helenius last August, reminisces about an unexpected encounter with McGregor at ringside, where the Irishman shared a taste of his Forged Irish Stout after Joshua's dominant performance. Now, just days away from facing ex-UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou , Joshua reflects on the influence McGregor has had on his approach to life. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua Speaking to Matchroom Boxing, the 34-year-old British superstar expresses admiration for McGregor's larger-than-life persona and credits him with inspiring a more relaxed attitude in his own life. "He's a larger-than-life character; he's someone you can take inspiration from,...

Photo: Instagram/Deontay Wilder Deontay Wilder is steadily approaching another shot at heavyweight glory, as a potential path is beginning to unfold for him. After reigning as the WBC champion for a remarkable five years, Wilder suffered a defeat at the hands of Tyson Fury . This loss, marking their third encounter after a draw in their initial bout, led many to believe that Wilder might contemplate retirement. However, he ultimately chose to continue his boxing career, and in October, he demonstrated his power by knocking out Robert Helenius with just three punches in the first round. Photo: Instagram/Deontay Wilder, famously known as "The Bronze Bomber," successfully held the prestigious WBC belt for an impressive period of five years until his remarkable journey was abruptly halted by the formidable Tyson Fury. In a surprising turn of events, Wilder was elevated to the number one position in the WBA rankings in April, surpassing Martin Bakole and trailing closely behind...

Photo: Instagram/Carl Froch Carl Froch , a former British boxer, has criticized Anthony Joshua 's legacy in the sport of boxing. Froch claimed that Joshua has "no real legacy" within boxing and suggested that the British heavyweight is "past his best" and considering quitting. Joshua recently won against American boxer Jermaine Franklin via unanimous decision, sparking rumors of a potential super-fight with Deontary Wilder in Saudi Arabia. However, Froch claimed that Joshua would struggle in a fight against Wilder and predicted a round one knockout defeat for the British heavyweight. Photo: Instagram/Carl Froch is a retired British professional boxer who competed from 2002 to 2014. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest super-middleweight boxers of all time and has a legacy of impressive achievements in the sport. Froch suggested that Joshua's motivation cannot be money, as he has already made a fortune, and questioned what the British boxer is figh...