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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: 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: 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: 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: Deontay Wilder (Instagram) Deontay Wilder , once a feared heavyweight, is facing doubts about his future in boxing. Known for his powerful right hand, Wilder made a name for himself by knocking out many opponents. However, his career took a hit after facing Tyson Fury , who managed to survive Wilder's punches and ultimately defeated him in their last two fights. Wilder's quick knockout of Robert Helenius kept fans interested, but recent losses to Joseph Parker and Zhilei Zhang have left many wondering if the 38-year-old should retire. Despite the setbacks, some fighters are still eager to face Wilder. Martin Bakole, the number one ranked heavyweight with the WBA, recently shared his confidence in a potential matchup. In a recent interview, Bakole said he would easily defeat Wilder, calling him "small" and claiming he would knock him out. Photo: Deontay Wilder (Instagram) Bakole has been on a winning streak, with his latest victory coming against Jared Anderson...

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/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/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/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....