Tyson Fury furious battle against Francis Ngannou could push Oleksandr Usyk fight back

Anthony Joshua Ready to Risk It All in a High-Stakes War Against the Heavyweight Everyone’s Been Dodging

Anthony Joshua is on the verge of being offered an incredible, history-making fight that is already being marketed as the second-coming of The Rumble in the Jungle

As a former two-time heavyweight boxing champion, the next step in Joshua’s career could be a route to three-time status — and so his next opponent could prove significant. According to a report in Sky Sports on Monday, the 6th of October, a host nation, opponent, and return date is something the veteran fighter will be presented in the very near future

Joshua’s run at or near the top of the heavyweight scene has been an extraordinary one since his seventh-round finish of Dillian Whyte in 2015. In the decade since, Joshua beat Charles Martin for the IBF world title, unified two championships with a thrilling stoppage win over Wladimir Klitschko, and defeated Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, and Andy Ruiz in a rematch, too.

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Elaborating, he said: “Anthony Joshua doesn’t want to fight me … if we get in the ring, I’m going to knock him out. Without doubt. I’ll even knock him out in Nigeria, in front of his own crowd. This is the fight to make. And we need to make it in Africa.

For Adamu, Bakole is “an option.” Joshua, though, has also been linked with bouts against fellow Olympic medalist Tony Yoka, and the internet sensation Jake Paul.

“There’s a lot of options being thrown at us for this particular fight,” Adamu noted. “But, yes, Bakole is here. We have a lot of options that we’ll be looking at, and we believe that we’ll come up with something really exciting that will excite the whole world and obviously bring proper excitement to Africa as well, especially Nigeria.”

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Another Major Golf Triumph for His Son Charlie Leaves a

Another Major Golf Triumph for His Son Charlie Leaves a Proud Father — Tiger Woods

While golf fans were glued to the Ryder Cup drama, Tiger Woods’ son Charlie Woods was quietly putting on a show of his own — and winning again.

The 16-year-old prodigy fired a sizzling 68 and led The Benjamin School to team victory at the South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship at The Club at TwinEagles Talon Course in Naples, Florida.

Charlie came out swinging with eight birdies in his opening round, mixing one bogey and a triple but still carding a brilliant 68 to sit tied for second after day one.

He couldn’t quite repeat that fireworks display in round two, but held his nerve with four birdies and four bogeys to finish at 4-under for the 36-hole tournament, good enough for T4 overall.

Teammate Clint Lewis matched Charlie’s 4-under total, and the pair proved the driving force behind Benjamin School’s narrow four-shot win over Sarasota High School.

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The South Florida PGA Junior Golf West Coast High School Championship also featured a girls’ event, won individually by Abigail Lee and by Barron Collier in the team competition.

There is anticipation that Charlie and his father Tiger Woods will once again team up in the annual PNC Championship just before Christmas.

Woods, who turns 50 on 30 December, has been out of competitive action all season after recovering from surgery to repair a left Achilles tendon.

It remains to be seen which college Charlie will choose to represent.

Charlie’s father Tiger attended Stanford University, but initial reports indicate he is unlikely going to follow his father’s footsteps.

One potential option for Charlie could be Florida State, but at this stage it’s unknown.

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Big Clue Emerges About Tiger Woods’ Comeback Following

Big Clue Emerges About Tiger Woods’ Comeback Following His Latest Health Setback

Golf fans received a hint at Tiger Woods‘ long-awaited return with an announcement on Monday.

The 15-time major winner stunned the golf world with another health setback in March when he announced that he had ruptured his left Achilles and subsequently underwent surgery.

The latest health update sparked fears for the golf legend’s career on the course, with some even claiming it could spell the end for Woods.

Golf fans received a hint at Tiger Woods‘ long-awaited return with an announcement on Monday.

The 15-time major winner stunned the golf world with another health setback in March when he announced that he had ruptured his left Achilles and subsequently underwent surgery.

The latest health update sparked fears for the golf legend’s career on the course, with some even claiming it could spell the end for Woods.

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Tiger Woods played with Charlie at the PNC Championship last December, returning from back surgery he underwent last September.

The procedure was his sixth back operation in 10 years. The surgery was formally referred to as ‘microdecompression surgery of the lumbar spine.’

Woods, an 82-time winner on the PGA Tour, suffered extensive injuries from a horror, single-vehicle car crash in 2021 that broke his right leg and ankle and required emergency surgery.

He later had another ankle surgery to address lingering issues in 2023, weeks after withdrawing from that year’s edition of The Masters.

Then, earlier this year, Woods was was preparing for his latest comeback at home in Florida when he felt a ‘sharp pain’ in his left heel.

He revealed on social media that he had undergone surgery to repair his Achilles and that he was expected to make a full recovery.

Fans have seen glimpses of Woods in recent months, albeit as a spectator rather than a competitor.

Amid his romance with Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr., Woods has been spotted supporting his son Charlie, 16, at various junior tournaments, including the US Junior Amateur Championship.

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Yes Not For Me ’I ll Never Step Into the Ring with Terence

Yes Not For Me ’I ll Never Step Into the Ring with Terence Crawford David Benavidez Reveals the Real Reasons

Terence Crawford : It didn’t take the boxing world long to start thinking about who Terence “Bud” Crawford would fight next after he defeated Canelo Alvarez and took his undisputed super middleweight belts on September 13.

In fact, Turki Alalshikh, who was in charge of getting Crawford and Canelo to face off in the first place (and footed the bout’s bill), wasted no time making an X post hinting at who he’d like to see Crawford fight next just moments after he got his hand raised against Canelo.

“Can David Benavidez still make 168 pounds?” Alalshikh wrote in the X post, which amassed over 1.2 million views on the platform.

Of course, David Benavidez is the reigning WBA light heavyweight champion and was the WBC super middleweight champion from 2019 to 2020. He currently boasts an undefeated 30-0 record with 24 KOs, is one of the most terrifying punchers in the sport, and tried to fight Canelo for years.

David Benavidez Explains Why He Won’t Fight Terence Crawford

Despite Alalshikh’s desire, Crawford vs. Benavidez isn’t looking likely. And Benavidez (who is now fighting at 174 pounds) explained why he doesn’t intend to fight Crawford during an October 6 interview with Fight Hub TV

“I’m done with [super middleweight],” Benavidez said. “I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Crawford. He put on a h*** of a performance. He’s up there with the Mount Rushmore of the greatest fighters of all time. Let Crawford do his thing, bro. At the end of the day, I have no interest in fighting Crawford. I have no interest in fighting at 168.”

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He then added, “I wouldn’t even go to 168 for Canelo, and I’m just being real with you. Let Crawford do his thing, let him have his. I have to give him his flowers, man, because he’s a great fighter… I have no interest in going to 168. I’m not saying I’m scared of Crawford, or whatever. But Crawford is the man at 168. That’s his weight class. I’m done at 168.”

When asked whether he would go down to fight Crawford at 168 pounds if he was given $120 million, he said, “I mean, $120 million sounds good. But honestly, at the end of the day, no. They won’t give $120 million. I don’t think Canelo got $120 million to fight Crawford… No, man. I’m done at 168. They can throw whatever money they want at me.”

Props to Benavidez for being a man of principle. But one would imagine he’d at least consider a final fight at super middleweight if he were offered $120 million.

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“It’ll Take Something Crazy”: Terence Crawford’s Team Demands

“It’ll Take Something Crazy”: Terence Crawford’s Team Demands Unbelievable Purse for Return After Canelo Showdown

Bernie Davis, a coach of Terence Crawford, believes it could take $100 million to lure the newly crowned champion back into the ring.

Crawford scored the best victory of his career last time out as he was crowned undisputed super-middleweight champion with a stunning victory over Canelo Alvarez.

Prior to the bout, ‘Bud’ had declared it could be his last fight if he won, which he did so in spectacular fashion to make boxing history.

The 38-year-old is coming to the twilight years of his career, and is running out of challenges after securing world titles in a fifth weight class.

But he has hinted he could continue in the ring and fight in the 160lbs division in a bid to try and collect more belts.

But his coach Davis, doesn’t expect it to be easy to bring him back, particularly given the fights on offer.

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“100 million no less. Not 75, not 90, 100. It’s got to be 100 million. If it’s not 100 million, then what is he doing it for?

“He ain’t going for nothing. Who can turn down 100 million? Who can turn down 80?”

Crawford has yet to fully sit and consider his next move following his record-breaking efforts.

‘Bud’ returned home to Omaha, Nebraska and received a hero’s welcome.

Now he is taking time away from the sport to rest and spend with his family.

But, Crawford had a surprise meeting with Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh who bankrolled the mega-fight.

And he teased that a return could well be imminent, albeit he has again yet to commit to any official talks.

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“‘One of the Greatest Ever’ – A Surprising Name Delivers

“‘One of the Greatest Ever’ – A Surprising Name Delivers Powerful Praise for Terence Crawford… Bozy Ennis”

Terence Crawford: From the beginning, Derek “Bozy” Ennis was a fan of Terence Crawford. But following the pound-for-pound king’s latest accomplishment, his level of admiration only increased.

Viewed as a slight underdog heading into his September 13 showdown against Canelo Alvarez at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Crawford (42-0, 31 KOs) proved that fighting at 168 pounds was no big deal.

For 36 minutes, Ennis watched closely as the Omaha, Nebraska, native boxed, moved, and grooved his way to a decision. Now, after becoming the first male undisputed champion in three separate divisions, Ennis believes that Crawford has solidified himself among the sport’s best.

“Terence can fight, and he can box,” Ennis told YSM Sports Media. “He takes chances. That’s how you be great. I think he’s great. He’s one of the greatest ever.”

Ennis was hoping to get Crawford to fight his son, former unified welterweight champ-turned-junior middleweight contender Jaron Ennis. However, at this stage, that appears to be a pipe dream.

For now, his son will focus on Uisma Lima, his upcoming opponent, while Crawford attempts to figure out his next move.

But before Crawford officially closes the door on his brief rivalry with Alvarez (63-3-2, 39 KOs), the elder Ennis continues to replay that historic September night in his mind. He can’t say enough about Crawford’s sublime performance.

“He won mostly every round,” Ennis said. “You can give Canelo two rounds, but nothing more than that. Terence is great.”

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Tyson Fury furious battle against Francis Ngannou could

Tyson Fury furious battle against Francis Ngannou could push Oleksandr Usyk fight back

A bloodied and bruised Tyson Fury may need more time to recover for his fight against Oleksandr Usyk

Tyson Fury: What seemed a total mismatch on paper between the unbeaten WBC champion and a mixed martial artist making his professional boxing debut in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, almost went awry for Fury.

Tyson Fury was expected to toy with the former UFC heavyweight champion but instead endured a torrid night, receiving a small cut on his forehead before being knocked down in the third round.

Fury rose almost straight away but was clearly unnerved by an awkward opponent whose style he could not quite get to grips with, relying on his jab and the odd combination to get by over the 10 rounds.

Ngannou produced the flashier blows, leading to an outcry on social media when Fury was awarded a split decision win, given the nod 96-93 and 95-94 on two scorecards as a third judge sided against him 95-94.

The fight was rumoured to be the preamble to the announcement of Fury taking on Usyk just before Christmas and the WBA, IBF and WBO champion was ringside as he engaged in a staredown with the Briton.

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Fury had likened Ngannou’s chances in the non-title bout to that of a table tennis champion facing Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final – and his words came back to bite him post-fight.

Ngannou, 37, who had not fought in any capacity since January 2022 and had reconstructive knee surgery in that time, said pointedly on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Table Tennis champion of the world.”

The Cameroonian-Frenchman also took aim at the scorecards, adding: “This boxing world wild but some judges should be responsible for their actions. This type of stuff is what f**** up people’s career.”

Ngannou also shared the thoughts of American basketball great LeBron James, who wrote: “Exactly why i don’t watch boxing! C’mon man!”. Former England striker Gary Lineker added: “We’ve just seen a robbery.”

Andy Murray, former world number one tennis player, believes boxing has suffered a setback following Fury’s hugely unconvincing showing in this crossover event.

He wrote: “How many points would the world no1 squash player win vs the world number 1 tennis player in a tennis match and vice versa? Im thinking close to zero for both….bad look for boxing.”

Lennox Lewis, the last heavyweight to be undisputed champion before the four-belt era, was among the boxing royalty ringside and was similarly unimpressed by Fury.

He said: “The lion can’t let the shark come into the jungle and nearly beat him. Ngannou’s stock is up. Fury’s stock is down in a luckluster win for Fury.”

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Tyson Fury: “Closer Than Ever,” Eddie Hearn Reveals in

Tyson Fury: “Closer Than Ever,” Eddie Hearn Reveals in Mysterious Update — Tyson Fury’s Ultimate Rival Might Be Anthony Joshua.

Eddie Hearn has revealed that he and Anthony Joshua are focussing on a deal for him to finally face Tyson Fury next summer after positive talks with Turki Alalshikh.

Hearn posted a picture alongside the chairman of the Saudi Arabia General Entertainment Authority and head of Riyadh Season after lengthy discussions in Riyadh, which he says took in a number of sports as well as boxing.

But, when asked about the meeting by The Ring’s Louis Hart, the Matchroom chairman said that the long-awaited heavyweight battle of Britain between Joshua and Fury (34-2-1, 24 KOs) was high on the agenda.

“He wants to make AJ against Fury, that’s no secret,” Hearn said of Alalshikh. “He wants to make the biggest fights in the sport and that is the biggest fight in boxing right now. We’ve got to agree our end and then it’s up to Turki whether he can get Fury in the ring.

“The best thing about these situations now is that it’s not me speaking to Frank Warren or Spencer Brown or Tyson Fury trying to do a deal. We just have to do our deal and if Turki can make the fight then it’s on. If he can’t, it’s not on.

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“AJ is in a great place,” he said. “When I get that phone call to say, ‘Come see me, I’m ready,’ he’s ready. He’s in camp now to fight.”

When asked whether he expects the Londoner to retain Ben Davison as his coach after three fights alongside him, Hearn said: “I expect so. He has been training with various different people. He’s got a great relationship with Ben and he knows Ben is No. 1 a very good coach and No. 2 from a research point of view maybe second to none in the sport.

“Right now he’s getting himself ready physically to do the hard part of camp, the sparring and that solid 8-10 week period and that’s imminent really. We’d like him to return this year.”

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Anthony Joshua Targeted for Revenge as ‘Unfinished

Anthony Joshua Targeted for Revenge as ‘Unfinished Business’ with Daniel Dubois Heats Up — All Roads Lead to Joseph Parker

Anthony Joshua: If Joseph Parker beats Fabio Wardley, Oleksandr Usyk would have to box him next to retain the WBO title and his undisputed championship status; But Usyk could still choose to vacate that belt; Parker sees former titlists Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as alternative options

Joseph Parker still believes a rematch with former conqueror Anthony Joshua can happen.

In 2018 Parker was beaten for the first time as a professional when he lost his WBO world championship to Joshua.

In the subsequent years he has fought his way back into world title contention and, after winning a WBO Interim title, he is currently the mandatory challenger for the heavyweight championship he used to hold.

But he still craves the chance to avenge that loss to Joshua and AJ has recently described Parker as “a competitor” for him.

“Fight or Quit” Ex-World Champion Warns Anthony Joshua To

“Fight or Quit” Ex-World Champion Warns Anthony Joshua To Get Back to Fighting — or Hang Up the Gloves for Good”

Former world champion, Johnny Nelson, has advised Anthony Joshua to return to the ring and fight Tyson Fury in 2026 or retire from the sport.

The former two-time heavyweight champion has been out of action since suffering a knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in 2024.

An elbow surgery earlier this year further delayed his comeback, but his return to the gym signals the start of preparations for a tune-up fight.

And while a host of opponents have been sounded out for the Watford star, Joshua has so far failed to book that planned comeback in the early goings of 2026.

In a chat with talkSPORT, Nelson, who held the WBO cruiserweight title between 1999 and 2006, wants Joshua to walk away from the sport for good.

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Anthony Joshua, the past two-time top heavyweight belt winner, keeps planning his next moves after a hard time with losses to Oleksandr Usyk and a quick stop by Daniel Dubois last fall in September.

After elbow fix-up surgery that kept him out for more than a year, he plans to jump back in early 2026 against a good top-20 fighter to build up speed one step at a time.

His boss, Eddie Hearn, just listed some possible foes, stressing matches that help build skills without too much danger right now in his spot.

Even with some people saying he should quit after the late bumps, Joshua stays sharp and even said he might like to fight Ward if it fits just right with his schedule down the line.

This tough spirit shows clearly as he works out hard every day, hoping to grab back his place with the best and quiet the folks who doubt his spark after falling off the main lists.