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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: Tyson Fury (Instagram) Tyson Fury has revealed that his main focus is on money, not titles or legacy, as he prepares for a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk . Fury, nicknamed the "Gypsy King," said he has “£200 million in the bank” and admitted he’s motivated by making “as much money as I can until the wheels fall off.” Usyk defeated Fury in a close decision earlier this year, making Usyk the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. But despite the loss, Fury insists he’s not interested in titles. His goal, he said, is simply to keep making money through more fights. In an interview with Sky Sports, Fury explained that he fights for money, not fame or titles. “I’ve had 40 professional fights, and I was in every single one of them for the money,” Fury stated. “I don’t come to these places thinking, ‘I’m on TV, I’m famous.’ I’m thinking, ‘How much can I get?’” Photo: Tyson Fury (Instagram) The two fighters recently appeared at a press conference f...

Photo: Artur Beterbiev (Instagram) Artur Beterbiev has been told he must defend his IBF light-heavyweight title against his mandatory challenger. This announcement comes just one day after Dmitry Bivol asked for an immediate rematch with Beterbiev. Beterbiev, 39, became the first boxer to hold all four major belts in the light-heavyweight division after winning a close fight against Bivol on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The judges scored the match 114-114, 115-113, and 116-112 in favor of Beterbiev, a decision that has faced criticism from Bivol's promoter, Eddie Hearn, and manager, Vadim Kornilov. Bivol, 33, has formally requested the support of the WBO, WBA, IBF, and WBC to help him secure a rematch. However, the IBF has now ordered Beterbiev to start negotiations with German fighter Michael Eifert, who is the mandatory challenger. Photo: Artur Beterbiev (Instagram) This does not mean a rematch is off the table. The IBF has stated that Beterbiev can ask for an exception to f...

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: Oleksandr Usyk (Instagram) Polish Border Guard Major Jacek Michałowski has clarified why Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk was handcuffed at Kraków Airport. He said it was not a detention, but a safety measure. The handcuffs were removed soon after. According to Michałowski, Usyk and another man missed their flight because they did not go to the gate when called by security. When border guards arrived, the men were upset and gesturing a lot, so handcuffs were used briefly for safety.  Once they were taken to the office, the handcuffs were removed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Usyk was later released.  Photo: Oleksandr Usyk (Instagram) Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized the actions of the Polish law enforcement, calling them "unacceptable," and said they would address the matter with Poland. Usyk's team also said the incident was caused by issues with customs control at the airport. Read Next: Larry Ellison Becomes World’s Sec...

Photo: Oleksandr Usyk (Instagram) There have been claims that Oleksandr Usyk , the unified heavyweight champion, was stopped by a body shot during sparring with Martin Bakole, who is currently ranked as the number one heavyweight by the WBA. Bakole and his trainer, Billy Nelson, have said multiple times that Bakole managed to stop Usyk in the gym. Sparring stories like these often get passed around, but they are usually hard to prove. While some might be true, others are just rumors. Normally, what happens in the gym stays in the gym, but sometimes fighters talk about it or even show clips. Bakole’s trainer, Billy Nelson, is confident in the story, saying, "He stopped Usyk in sparring, so why would he not think he could beat him. It’s fact, it’s fact." Photo: Oleksandr Usyk (Instagram) This claim has led to more talk about whether Usyk is vulnerable to body shots. In a recent fight, Daniel Dubois targeted Usyk's body and even knocked him down, but the punch was ruled as a...

Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Oleksandr Usyk was furious after losing to Russian rival Egor Mekhontsev in 2009. This was at the Amateur Boxing World Championships in Milan. Usyk lost in the semi-final, which he believes was unfair. "I remember, I was furious because I didn't lose," Usyk told Boxing King Media. "The judges helped my rival. But I prayed and said 'thank you,' accepting the result." Mekhontsev won the gold medal at that tournament and later at the 2012 Olympics. Usyk's loss in 2009 was his last defeat. Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Since then, he has remained undefeated, winning a gold medal at the 2012 Olympics and becoming the undisputed cruiserweight world champion in 2018. He moved up to heavyweight, beating Anthony Joshua and Derek Chisora, and defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt era. Usyk is set to rematch Fury on December 21. Read Next: Anthony Edwards' Dunk Over Kevi...

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/Tyson Fury Tyson Fury might choose to retire rather than face Oleksandr Usyk in a rematch, according to former world champion Johnny Nelson. Fury lost to Usyk last month in a highly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia, marking his first professional defeat. Despite a strong start, Fury couldn't maintain his lead as Usyk took control in the latter half of the bout. Since the fight, Fury has remained mostly out of the public eye. Recently, he was seen being escorted out of a pub in Morecambe by security. The video showed Fury falling to the ground outside, raising concerns among fans about his well-being and his ability to cope with the loss. Nelson expressed doubts about Fury's future in the ring during an interview with Seconds Out. "I don’t believe Tyson Fury will fight Oleksandr Usyk next or again," he said. "I think he’ll retire because of the fashion of his defeat, and he’ll just be struggling to deal with it." Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fu...

Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury Footage has surfaced of Tyson Fury being escorted out of a Morecambe bar after reportedly having "one drink too many." The heavyweight boxing star was seen being led out by two security staff at Nowhere bar, with social media users calling the bouncers "Britain's bravest." The video showed the 35-year-old boxer stumbling and collapsing on the street. According to The Sun, Fury had been partying with friends and fans in his hometown. Security asked him to leave as he was deemed too intoxicated. A source close to Fury mentioned, "He had a couple too many and wasn’t feeling too well either." This night out came weeks after Fury's first-ever defeat by Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk , where he lost his WBC belt in a split decision. Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury Fury has activated a rematch clause, with the next fight set for December 21. After his loss, Fury stated he planned to relax with his family and "drink a few beers...

Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Oleksandr Usyk , the current top heavyweight boxer, recently shared his thoughts on who he believes is the greatest heavyweight in history.  Usyk, who claimed all four major world titles with his victory over Tyson Fury in May, named Muhammad Ali as the greatest of all time. This victory was historic as it marked the first time since 1999 that one fighter held all the major heavyweight titles. The last to do so was Lennox Lewis , who held three recognized belts at the time.   Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Usyk’s win over Fury in Saudi Arabia was a thrilling contest, with both fighters having their moments. However, Usyk ultimately secured the win, with a standout ninth round that saw Fury take a standing eight count after being hit with a right hook. In a recent word association game with DAZN, Usyk was asked who he thought was the "GOAT" (greatest of all time). His immediate response was, "Muhammad Ali." Ali, known as "The G...

Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Zhilei Zhang , a top contender in the heavyweight division, is confident about the outcome of the upcoming rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury . At 41, Zhang has seen his career soar despite a controversial loss to Fillip Hrgovic and a points defeat to Joseph Parker.  He impressed fans by defeating Joe Joyce twice, who was once considered unbeatable. Photo: Instagram/Zhilei Zhang Most recently, Zhang faced Deontay Wilder on June 1st in Saudi Arabia, securing another victory within five rounds. In an interview with Fight Hub TV, Zhang praised both Fury and Usyk. “I think it was a perfect fight with perfect fighters. I don’t have anything to say about it,” he said.  Zhang dismissed criticism of Usyk’s ability to take body shots, noting that Usyk handled Fury’s attacks well. As for the rematch, Zhang is certain of the outcome: “Same result.” Read Next: Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Honors Late Brother Drew With New Tattoo Source: Second Ou...

Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Oleksandr Usyk will only hold the undisputed heavyweight champion title for a brief period. Usyk defeated Tyson Fury in a highly anticipated fight in Saudi Arabia, winning by split decision and claiming the WBC title to add to his WBA, IBF, and WBO belts. However, his reign as the undisputed champion will last less than two weeks. Boxing journalist Dan Rafael reported that both Usyk and Fury’s contracts require them to vacate the IBF title. This move is necessary to make way for the overdue mandatory challenger Filip Hrgovic’s fight against Daniel Dubois on June 1. Rafael noted on social media, “A 25-year wait to get 2 weeks of another undisputed heavyweight champ,” highlighting the short-lived nature of Usyk’s undisputed status. Usyk is the first to hold this title since Lennox Lewis in 1999-2000. Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Hrgovic, who has been waiting for this title shot for 18 months, will be competing for his first world title since turning ...

Photo: Instagram/Lennox Lewis Lennox Lewis has criticized Tyson Fury ’s strategy in his fight against Oleksandr Usyk , after Fury lost by split decision in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This defeat cost Fury his WBC title and his undefeated record, while Usyk became the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the four-belt era. Usyk staged a late comeback, winning the fight narrowly. Lewis, the last undisputed champion before this bout, commented on Fury’s approach. "Fury was boxing like he won the fight," Lewis said on DAZN. "No boxer can judge and say they won the fight. Photo: Instagram/Lennox Lewis Every time a round was close, they should look at it like a loss." Two judges scored the fight for Usyk, while one judge scored it 114-113 for Fury. The judges awarded rounds eight, nine, and ten to Usyk, shifting the momentum in his favor after Fury's strong start. Fury taunted Usyk from the start, hurt him in the sixth round, but suffered a 10 count in the ninth. Despi...

Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury by split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This victory unified all four major boxing belts, establishing Usyk as the top fighter in the heavyweight division. The match lived up to the fans' expectations. Usyk started strong, landing clean shots in the first round. Despite being the smaller man, he forced Fury into defensive positions with his aggressive approach. Fury, known for his resilience, began to find his rhythm in the third round, using his jab effectively and pushing the fight to the center of the ring. By the fifth round, Fury had figured out Usyk’s timing and started landing more punches, particularly with his uppercut. Photo: Instagram/Oleksandr Usyk Usyk, however, didn't back down. In the seventh round, he regained momentum with sharp combinations that cut Fury. The highlight came in the ninth round when Usyk landed a powerful combina...

Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury This Saturday marks the highly anticipated match between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk , set to take place at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. The bout will determine the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 2000. Tensions flared during a media event in Riyadh on Monday, where the two camps clashed, resulting in an altercation involving John Fury, Tyson Fury's father. John Fury reportedly headbutted a member of Usyk's entourage, leaving him with a bloody face and a visible cut on his forehead. The incident occurred as both camps were engaging in media activities ahead of the scheduled fight on May 18. Security had to intervene to separate the rival groups amidst chants of "Usyk, Usyk, Usyk" from Usyk's camp. Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury John Fury explained that the altercation was sparked when members of Usyk's entourage encroached on his space while he was chanting his son's name. He stated, "At the end of the day...

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/Tyson Fury WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman has made it clear that the organization won't be ordering Tyson Fury 's next mandatory challenger just yet. This decision comes after a previous attempt to order an eliminator fight between Andy Ruiz Jr. and Deontay Wilder failed to materialize. Sulaiman expressed his reluctance to order another WBC title eliminator, citing concerns about impeding the possibility of an undisputed championship showdown between Fury and the IBF, WBA, and WBO champion, Oleksandr Usyk. Fury himself has already ruled out a bout with Usyk, citing it as not being financially lucrative and fearing criticism in case of a loss. He intends to venture into a cage match after his October 28th crossover bout against MMA fighter Francis Ngannou in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo: Instagram/Tyson Fury This leaves the WBC in a dilemma, as they must decide whether to allow Fury to hold the title hostage for marketing purposes while he faces non-boxers or...

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...

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua   Former heavyweight world champion, Anthony Joshua , secured an essential unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin at the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night. Franklin, who had only lost once in 22 professional bouts, was a tough opponent for Joshua, who was seeking his first victory since 2020 following a painful loss to Oleksandr Usyk last year. A loss would have been devastating for Joshua, but the victory was crucial for his future progression and aspirations of reclaiming a world title. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Joshua   Although he did not record a statement knockout, the win was all that mattered for a fighter of Joshua's stature. Despite being a smaller event, Joshua's rapturous reception from the crowd showed that he remains a hugely popular figure on the British boxing scene. With new trainer Derrick James in his corner, Joshua kept a measured approach to his boxing throughout the middle rounds, occasionally unleashing his he...