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Anthony Joshua’s First-Ever Showdown Confirmed for Next

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Anthony Joshua’s First-Ever Showdown Confirmed for Next Year as Adamu Secures FG Backing in Africa

Anthony Joshua is set for his first professional fight in Africa next year, with Federal Government backing secured.

Dr Ezekiel Adamu, Chief Executive Officer of Balmoral Group, has disclosed that the Federal Government is backing his ambitious plan to stage Anthony Joshua’s first professional fight in Africa, with early 2026 set as the target date.

Adamu, who is partnering with Amir Khan Promotions, spoke with The Ring magazine about his long-term vision for Nigerian boxing while preparing for his upcoming October 1 show in Lagos, billed as “Nigeria’s biggest fight night ever.” The event, titled Chaos in the Ring, will be headlined by Brandon Glanton’s grudge clash against Marcus Browne and broadcast globally on DAZN.

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“We see October 1 as just a little sneak peek. This is really just a showcase of what Nigeria is about and what we can make happen,” Adamu said. “We’ve got the population, we’ve got the infrastructure and we’ve got the technical know-how. We have big plans coming.”

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The October card also features former British, Commonwealth and European light heavyweight champion Dan Azeez, who turned down more lucrative fight offers to be part of the Lagos event. According to Adamu, the excitement of competing in Africa is drawing fighters with Nigerian roots, and he expects global stars to follow.

“Of course there is Anthony Joshua,” Adamu said. “But what about Efe Ajagba, Deontay Wilder, Lawrence Okolie and also Moses Itauma whose father is from Nigeria. In fact most of the heavyweight division has Nigerian blood in them.”

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Joshua, a two-time world heavyweight champion, was born in Watford, England, but spent part of his childhood in Nigeria and has often spoken of his desire to fight in the country before the end of his career.

Adamu confirmed he has held talks with Joshua’s camp, with discussions centring on Abuja Stadium as the likely venue.

“We are going to get Joshua,” Adamu stated. “I spoke with him, I spoke with his team and they already said to me, ‘If we had an offer from Nigeria it’s a match made in heaven.’ Joshua has always said that before he ends his career he wants to fight in Nigeria and we are going to make that fight happen.”

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Adamu revealed that the Abuja Stadium, which holds 50,000 spectators, is being considered for the blockbuster bout.

Potential opponents include fellow Africans such as Tony Yoka and Martin Bakole, with heavyweight star Deontay Wilder also said to be open to an African fight.

“This would definitely be two Africans,” Adamu added. “Now we have a big promotion and Nigeria is the biggest market. It’s a no-brainer for Joshua to fight in Nigeria.”

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Rematch: I’ve Outgrown 147 I Would Want It At 154 Pound

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Rematch: I’ve Outgrown 147 I Would Want It At 154 Pounds, Spence On Crawford Rematch

Spence informed BoxingScene.com before he made an appearance at open workouts Wednesday at MGM Grand that his next fight will be contested at the junior middleweight limit of 154 pounds. The 33-year-old Spence will oppose fellow undefeated welterweight champion Terence Crawford in their highly anticipated 147-pound title unification fight Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena.

They have rematch clauses in their contracts, but Spence doesn’t think he can put his body through the grueling process of making the welterweight limit again.

“I would want it at 154,” Spence said. “I’ve outgrown 147.”

The weight limit for their rematch will be determined by the winner, however, thus Spence (28-0, 22 KOs) could be forced to fight Crawford (39-0, 30 KOs) at welterweight again if Crawford wins and wants their second bout to be contested at 147 pounds as well. Spence would then have to decide if avenging what would be his first professional defeat would be meaningful enough to make the physical sacrifices required to fight at welterweight again.

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Spence nevertheless acknowledged a little less than two days before he has to make weight Friday that the process is increasingly difficult, even with top professionals helping his cause every step of the way during training camp.

“It’s been kinda hard,” Spence said, “but I’ve got a nutritionist and a dietician to make sure I’m eating the right foods and make sure I’m good. But it’s definitely hard. It’s definitely a struggle. It’s always hard, but yeah, this is the last time, definitely. I’m a lot older. I’m not as young as I used to be, so you know, you can’t be puttin’ your body through that much to fight.”

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Except for one fight, the 5-foot-10 Spence has fought at or near the welterweight maximum of 147 pounds since he turned pro after the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. The DeSoto, Texas native has come in at or below 147 pounds for each of his last 10 fights, the last seven of which were championship clashes.

The 5-foot-8 Crawford, meanwhile, will participate in his eighth straight welterweight fight Saturday night. The Omaha, Nebraska native has won each of his seven 147-pound bouts by knockout or technical knockout since the former undisputed 140-pound champion moved up seven pounds five years ago.
Gervonta DavisMGM Grand’s sportsbook listed Crawford as a slight favorite Wednesday to defeat Spence (-160/+135). Crawford or Spence can become boxing’s first fully unified welterweight champion of the four-belt era by winning their Showtime Pay-Per-View main event ($84.99; 8 p.m. EDT; 5 p.m. PDT).
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“He’s too big for him” Crawford Comments on Gervonta

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“He’s too big for him” Crawford Comments on Gervonta Davis vs Jake Paul

World champion Terence Crawford has claimed that Jake Paul has an overwhelming physical advantage over Gervonta Davis, and that the fight should not happen under normal circumstances.

The fight between Jake Paul and Gervonta “Tank” Davis has generated a wave of reactions in the boxing world, and one of the most critical has been the undisputed champion Terence Crawford

In recent statements, Crawford claimed that Paul is “too big” for Davis, and that the fight represents a physical mismatch that calls into question the seriousness of the event.

A difference of seven divisions

Jake Paul, who competes as a cruiserweight, has a seven-division advantage over Davis, who fights at lightweight. In addition, Paul is 6-foot-1 and has a 7-inch height and 9-inch reach advantage.

Gervonta is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters, but this is not fair. Jake Paul is simply too big for him.

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A fight that looks like a circus

The fight, scheduled as an exhibition for November 14 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, will be broadcast by Netflix. Although the rules have not yet been revealed, the event has been described by specialized media as “a mixture of circus and boxing”. Crawford echoed this criticism, pointing out that such shows distort the sport and turn it into entertainment with no competitive meaning.

Jake Paul responds with taunts

Paul was quick to respond to the criticism, posting on social media phrases such as “I’m going to deactivate the little boy” and comparing Davis to a decorative cake figure. He also shared edited images and 50 Cent music to mock his detractors.

My motto is: anyone, anytime, anywhere, against all odds. And I like my odds.

For Crawford, these types of fights affect the credibility of professional boxing.

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It’s not just about skill, it’s about fair conditions. If Jake Paul wants to fight real boxers, let him do it at his weight.

Critics point out that Paul has avoided facing rivals in his category, opting for media fights that generate attention but do not contribute to the sport.

Gervonta Davis, for his part, has not responded directly to Crawford, but has maintained his stance that he can overcome Paul with technique and speed. However, boxers such as Shakur Stevenson have also expressed doubts about his ability to knock out someone with such a size difference.

Terence Crawford‘s words reflect a legitimate concern about the direction boxing is taking in the age of social media and media fights. While Jake Paul has shown an ability to generate attention and money, the physical mismatch against Gervonta Davis raises questions about the ethics and purpose of such encounters. On November 14, the world will see whether spectacle trumps sport.

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Anthony Joshua Warns of Heavyweight Shake-Up as

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Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua Warns of Heavyweight Shake-Up as Moses Itauma Emerges as the Next Dominant Force

The heavyweight division is in a strong place, but it’s also on the brink of change. Oleksandr Usyk remains firmly on the throne, dominating the division with little real threat as he approaches 39 years old. Behind him are the marquee names who have already fallen to him—Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois.

There are still dangerous veterans in the mix, including Joseph Parker, Agit Kabayel, and Fabio Wardley. Yet lurking just beyond them is a rising force—Moses Itauma. At only 20 years old, Itauma has already stamped his name onto the scene, most notably with a stunning first-round TKO over Dillian Whyte in August. Despite his youth, he looks ready for a world title shot.

Whether that opportunity comes soon remains uncertain. What is certain is the hype surrounding him, and for good reason. He has cut through his opposition with ease, and what we’ve seen so far may only be the beginning.

His trainer, Ben Davison, has made a bold declaration about Itauma’s potential. Speaking to talkSPORT, Davison said:

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“I don’t think this country has ever produced the pound-for-pound best boxer in the world. But with Moses Itauma, we have the opportunity to change that. For a British heavyweight to have the potential to be the pound-for-pound best—that’s what we’re looking at.”

Davison even suggested that no one currently has a better chance of beating Usyk than Itauma. That’s remarkable praise, especially coming from a trainer who has worked with some of the sport’s biggest names, including Fury, Joshua, Wardley, and others.

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Woods’ Son Charlie Stuns Golf World With Career-Defining

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Woods’ Son Charlie Stuns Golf World With Career-Defining Triumph at Junior Invitational

Tiger Woods’ son Charlie just snagged the biggest win of his young career. The 16-year-old golfer won his first American Junior Golf Association title in the Team TaylorMade Invitational in Florida on Wednesday, May 28 — beating out four of the association’s top-five ranked players for the win.

The young golfer, whose previous best finish was a tie for 25th at the Sage Valley Junior Invitational in March, finished at 15-under par during the tournament at Streamsong Resort in Florida

The win comes after a disappointing result for Charlie earlier this month when he fell seven strokes short of qualifying for the US Open.

Tiger, 49, shares Charlie with his ex-wife Elin Nordegren. The former couple are also parents to daughter, Sam Alexis Woods.

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The legendary golfer recently went public with girlfriend Vanessa Trump, who is the ex-wife of Donald Trump Jr. Vanessa, 47, shares her daughter Kai with her ex-husband, who she divorced in 2018 after 12 years of marriage.

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Like Charlie, Kai, 18, is an up-and-coming golfer. She committed to play on the University of Miami’s golf team in August 2024.

“Their kids are going places in golf and both are very disciplined about the sport. They have that in common,” an insider told PEOPLE in March, and added that the relationship was at the time “very casual.”

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While Charlie is notching big wins, Tiger has been sidelined. He revealed in March that he underwent a successful surgery to repair a tear in his Achilles, and on April 1, the father of two tried to prank fans by claiming he would be playing in the Masters despite his injury.

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Woods said, “I can’t believe I am saying this, but a few weeks after rupturing my left Achilles, [then] sleeping in a hyperbaric chamber plus the explosive lifts my doctors and trainers have me ready to play the Masters next week!”

Six minutes after his initial post, Woods confirmed he was joking. “P.S. April Fools my Achilles is still a mess,” he wrote on X with a smiley face.

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“Hearn stirs the boxing world: Joshua might not hesitate to face

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Anthony Joshua

“Hearn stirs the boxing world: Joshua might not hesitate to face young phenom Moses Itauma in a high-stakes title fight.”

A fight between Anthony Joshua and Moses Itauma could be made, but a world title would have to be on the line says promoter Eddie Hearn.

Itauma is in the early stages of his professional career, but has shown his promise and his capabilities in a lightning-quick demolition of Dillian Whyte.

Joshua is 15 years older than Itauma and has already been a unified heavyweight champion twice before.

Itauma’s promoter, Frank Warren told Sky Sports: “I’d do that [AJ-Itauma fight] tomorrow. It isn’t going to happen. First of all they’ve got the same trainer [in Ben Davison].”

Eddie Hearn, who represents Joshua, could see a fight with Itauma happening, if it was for a world heavyweight championship

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“I don’t really look at the Moses fight and think that’s a fight for AJ,” Hearn told Sky Sports. “There’s many reasons for that. One, what do you gain out if it?

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“Moses is a very good fighter. If you win you’ve beat up a 20-year-old. If you lose you’ve lost to a 20-year-old and your career’s over. It’s a dangerous fight, I rate Moses very highly.”

But the promoter noted: “AJ, his decision would be completely different. He would probably be bang up for fighting Moses. He’d find that exciting and if there was a chance to fight Moses for the world heavyweight title, we’d take it in a heartbeat.”

While Hearn admires Itauma, for all of the young heavyweight’s abilities he cautions against rushing him.

“I think that Moses has a lot of work to do. He’s an extraordinary talent but we have no idea if he can tick the boxes that are required to be a true great and a true champion in the division,” Hearn said. “What’s his chin like? What’s it like when it gets really tough in the trenches?

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“Now he could tick all those boxes, I’m not questioning those, but you’ve got to show them and we’ve seen it [go wrong] over the years time and time again.

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“The reality is, Moses hasn’t fought anyone really yet,” Hearn added. “I want to see Moses against [Agit] Kabayel, against [Martin] Bakole, against Jarrell Miller. Someone who can stand up to him, take him four, five, six rounds and then ask some questions.

“Moses is going to be a world heavyweight champion… But I would take it a little bit slower.”

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“Is Tiger Woods Set to Orchestrate Team USA’s Charge at

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“Is Tiger Woods Set to Orchestrate Team USA’s Charge at the 2025 Ryder Cup on the Legendary Bethpage Black?”

The 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black is approaching, as Team Europe will look to retain the trophy while the U.S. will look to reclaim it on home soil.

The competition begins Friday, Sept. 26, in Farmingdale, New York. While most of the best golfers in the U.S. and those in Europe will be there, one notable name won’t be teeing it up (and hasn’t for seven years).

Is Tiger Woods playing in the 2025 Ryder Cup?

No, Tiger Woods is not playing in the 2025 Ryder Cup. He continues his recovery from surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon in March.

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Is Tiger Woods involved with the U.S. team at the 2025 Ryder Cup?

No, Tiger Woods won’t be involved with the U.S. team. It’s believed he was a favorite to be a captain for the competition, but the PGA of America chose Keegan Bradley instead.

What is Tiger Woods Ryder Cup record?

Woods has played in eight Ryder Cups and has a record of 13-21-3, though he is 4-2-2 in singles.

Has Tiger Woods ever been Ryder Cup captain?

No, Woods has never been a Ryder Cup captain but remains one of the favorites to one day hold the position. He was the Presidents Cup captain in 2019, where he also played, at Royal Melbourne in Australia.

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Charlie Woods Produces Again A Memorable Ace At

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Charlie Woods Produces Again A Memorable Ace At TPC Sawgrass,the Same Iconic Course Tiger Conquered Twice.

Charlie Woods, the 16-year-old son of golf star Tiger Woods, fired a hole-in-one at the par-three third hole at TPC Sawgrass on Sunday in the Junior Players Championship.

Woods made his ace at the 177-yard hole in the final round at the Stadium Course, where his famed father won the PGA Tour Players Championship in 2001 and 2013.

Woods, playing the American Junior Golf Association event for the first time, paused after watching the ball, unsure it had gone in the hole until seeing greenside spectators celebrate.

“Oh my God. I got it,” Woods said. “Wow.”

Woods also made a hole-in-one at last year’s PNC Championship, playing alongside his father in the parent-child event’s final round at the Ritz-Carlton club in Orlando.

On Sunday, the ace by Woods was part of a final round level-par 72 that left him on seven-over par and sharing 31st place, 16 strokes behind winner Miles Russell

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British boxing legend dares Fury: Fight  Joshua now or be

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British boxing legend dares Fury: Fight  Joshua now or be remembered as a coward forever.

Amid heavy links to an eventual showdown next year, both Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have been warned against ending their careers with “regrets”.

Currently retired, former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has not yet booked his long-anticipated return to the ring since his back-to-back decision losses to Ukrainian rival Oleksandr Usyk.

As for former two-time champion Anthony Joshua, the Watford native has been out of action since his own loss, suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois a year ago.

However, with links gathering pace on a summer showdown next year, Fury and Joshua have been urged by British boxing royalty to finally settle their grudge.

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Lennox Lewis urges Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua to finally fight

As far as former undisputed heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis is concerned, a clash of Fury and Joshua must happen next year — or risk never happening at all.

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He himself, considered one of the greatest heavyweights of all-time and arguably the best boxer in British history, Lewis admitted he would have regretted not fighting Mike Tyson. And fears Fury and Joshua would regret not facing each other.

“They [Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua] should fight each other,” Lewis told talkSPORT. “I think the British public is waiting for that fight. Like, you know, for me, my regret would have been not fighting Mike Tyson.

“…I think for the British fighters, they need to close the [heavyweight] era, too,” Lewis continued. “But if they don’t want to, it’s up to them. You know, they’re the kings for their — for what they want to do.”

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And with Joshua expected to make a historic trip to Ghana at the beginning of next year for a return to boxing, a pairing with Fury has received quite a sizable boost.

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Tyson Fury’s own future cast into doubt

But while Joshua’s future seems clearer to a degree, Fury’s own chances of making a walk to the ring have been thrown into jeopardy.

Issuing a scathing callout to the Morecambe native, Joshua admitted he hoped to share the ring with Fury in his immediate return to boxing.

However, as far as Fury’s long-time promoter Frank Warren is concerned, fans should not get too hopeful when it comes to seeing the ex-WBC kingpin in the ring soon.

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“It’s Defeat Not Opportunity”: Canelo Alvarez Acknowledges

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“It’s Defeat Not Opportunity”: Canelo Alvarez Acknowledges Defeat to Terence Crawford

Canelo Alvarez isn’t crying robbery or making excuses about Saturday’s loss to Terence “Bud” Crawford.

“I feel very proud of everything I’ve achieved so far,” Canelo posted on social media. “We always want to win, but I accept this defeat with humility and learning.

“I am very grateful to my team for all the sacrifices we’ve made together over all these years. I already won because I have my family with me and millions of fans who have never stopped supporting me.”

Canelo (63-3-2, 39 KO) was beaten by decision, as Crawford (42-0, 31 KO) became the new undisputed super middleweight world champion, his third time as an undisputed champion of a division and the fifth weight class in which he’s won a world title.

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Canelo, 35, was reportedly paid $150 million for the fight with Crawford, and could be considering retirement, but there will definitely be money fights available for him if he doesn’t, and probably will be for several more years.

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Terence Crawford never wanted to be the face of boxing. He said it in fight week.

But after dismantling Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on Mexican Independence weekend, in front of 70,000 in Las Vegas and a likely record-breaking global audience on Netflix, he has no choice.

It wasn’t just a win. It was a career-defining, legacy-cementing, history-making performance.

Crawford became the first male fighter to be undisputed champion across three weight divisions in the four-belt era.

Before the fight Alvarez had dismissed Crawford’s resume, claiming he had “fought nobody”.

Within an hour of victory Crawford fired back on social media.

“For all the nobodies,” he said. Cue a figurative mic drop.

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