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Gervonta Makes Move for Comeback Clash With Unbeaten Rival

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Gervonta Makes Move for Comeback Clash With Unbeaten Rival: “It Could Happen Very Soon”

Gervonta Davis: After months of uncertainty, Gervonta Davis appears to be moving closer to a return to the ring. Davis has not fought since his controversial majority draw with Lamont Roach Jr. in March 2025, a result many felt should have gone against him after Roach was denied a knockdown ruling.

A planned exhibition with Jake Paul was later scrapped as Davis became embroiled in legal troubles, including charges relating to battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping, while an arrest warrant and civil proceedings have further complicated his return to the ring.

After being named ‘champion in recess’ earlier this year, the WBA then officially ordered ‘Tank’ to defend his lightweight world title against mandatory challenger Floyd Schofield on May 23, giving both camps until June 22 to reach an agreement before purse bids are called.

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Though some felt that Davis would vacate the belt, either not ready to return or to search for a bigger name, negotiations are now reportedly ongoing. Providing the latest update, Schofield’s promoter Oscar De La Hoya told Fight Hub TV that he is expecting significant progression this week.

“Tom Brown [of TGB] and Eric Gomez from Golden Boy are in talks and we’re waiting for a proposal, which should happen in the next few days.

Gervonta Davis

“That’s a fight that Floyd always wanted. That’s a fight that I believe Tank Davis will be very motivated to make happen. It’s a great fight. People have seen Floyd fight, he’s performed very well and surprised a lot of people. This is a natural fit for him next. The fact that the WBA ordered this fight and we can make it happen very soon is music to my ears. This is one of those fights that fans will really fall in love with.”

Schofield has emerged as one of the leading young lightweights in the sport. The unbeaten 23-year-old, known as ‘Kid Austin’, holds a 19-0 record with 13 knockouts and most recently stopped former world champion Tevin Farmer inside a round.

He was due to challenge Shakur Stevenson for a world title last year before illness forced him out during fight week, but has since climbed to the No.1 position in the WBA rankings and now finds himself on the verge of the biggest opportunity of his career.

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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight contracted to be

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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua fight contracted to be in UK

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s long-awaited heavyweight showdown is contracted to take place in the United Kingdom, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.

The pair are due to meet later this year after agreeing to face each other in a deal backed by Saudi Arabian boxing powerbroker Turki Al-Sheikh.

The location and date of the heavyweight contest has yet to be confirmed with multiple venues linked to hosting the bout.

The latest suggested to be in the running was Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, according to a report by BoxingScene.

But Hearn, Joshua’s longtime promoter, has confirmed to The Athletic that the contract for the fight stipulates the bout must take place in the UK.

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The fight organisers — Ring Magazine, which is owned by Al-Sheikh — are targeting a November date and Wembley Stadium will be favourite to stage the bout given it has the largest capacity venue in the UK.

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has hosted three major Ring Magazine events including Fury’s April win over Arslanbek Makhmudov but it would reduce the number of people able to attend a bout which will be hugely anticipated even though both men are no longer world champions.

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Joshua, 36, is due to face Albanian Kristian Prenga on July 25 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Fury, 37, also wants a warm-up bout before the all-British showdown later this year but has yet to agree a deal. He has previously stated on his Instagram account that he will fight in Dublin on August 1.

Frank Warren’s Queensberry are hosting an event that night at the 3 Arena but no confirmation Fury will feature has been made yet.

If both men come through the warm-up bouts unscathed then they will meet later this year with the highly-anticipated fight to be broadcast on streaming service Netflix.

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Promoter Eddie Hearn confirms UK to host Joshua versus

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Promoter Eddie Hearn confirms UK to host Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight

Promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that the Anthony Joshua versus Tyson Fury fight is contractually bound to take place in the United Kingdom, dismissing reports that the bout could be moved to the United States, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Hearn, who worked alongside Frank Warren to finalise the terms of the blockbuster heavyweight showdown, said the signed contract explicitly mandates a British location for the fight, which is expected to take place later this year.

The announcement comes after reports suggested American venues, including SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and sites in Las Vegas, had made substantial financial pitches to host the event.

Hearn moved quickly to shut down those claims, insisting that the legal framework governing the fight leaves no room for a change of location without full agreement from all parties involved.

Saudi financial backers and any outside investors cannot unilaterally alter the venue, with promotional companies holding equal say on such decisions under the terms of the contract.

Both fighters are expected to return to the ring over the summer before the headline winter showdown, with Fury’s camp already preparing for a bout in Dublin that will serve as a key stepping stone ahead of the main event.

The Joshua-Fury rivalry has been building for a decade, with the pair yet to finally settle their differences in the ring.

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Crawford’s trainer names the Only Greatest boxing legend he

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Crawford’s trainer names the Only Greatest boxing legend he wishes they fought before retiring

Terence Crawford, guided by coach Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, fought 42 times undefeated before retiring late last year. Were there any fights left on the table?

The switch-hitter from Omaha, Nebraska, won world championships in five divisions – undisputed in two – to stake his claim as the best fighter of a generation. His swansong was a jump up in weight to beat Mexican icon Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez.

Crawford is content in retirement and, unlike many of his peers, seems to find it easy to resist a return to the ring. Though his skill level is undeniable, one criticism that has been levelled at him, by the likes of Canelo and Ryan Garcia, is that his record does not include many elite names

Speaking on the Front Page podcast, ‘BoMac’ was asked if there were any fighters he wished Crawford could have faced in his career, perhaps to further cement his legacy, and named Manny Pacquiao without hesitation.

“Manny Pacquiao. That’d have been great.”

READ MORE : ‘I think he is a terrible boxer. I’ll knock him out like Anthony

On why it didn’t happen, McIntyre claims promoter Bob Arum, who worked with both men when the fight made most sense, blocked it.

“Bob [Arum] just said it the other day. He stopped it because he knew how that fight was gonna come out. [Pacquiao] was a cash cow … He didn’t want to mess up that money.”

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Crawford has previously revealed that he pushed for a Pacquiao fight way back in 2015 when he was on his way to becoming super-lightweight world champion, and there were indeed other occasions in the years that followed where it could have made sense.

Though ‘Bud’ looks set to remain retired, Pacquiao’s career is on the opposite trajectory. The Filipino returned professionally last year, fighting to a draw against then WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. This year, he plans to rematch Floyd Mayweather, though details on the event remain scarce.

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“I’ll beat him” Former Joshua opponent vows to ‘mess up the

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Anthony Joshua

“I’ll beat him” Former Joshua opponent vows to ‘mess up the plans’ if he faces Tyson Fury next

Tyson Fury is gearing up for an August outing, ahead of his eventual showdown with Anthony Joshua, touted for November.

Now, one opponent who has been linked to a clash with ‘The Gypsy King’ has promised to ‘ruin Fury’s plans’, if given the opportunity

Fury ended a 16-month spell of inactivity by outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov back in April, before making a beeline for Joshua in a post-fight interview and demanding a long-awaited fight with his perennial rival.

Since then, it appears as though terms have been agreed, but the event still hinges on both men being successful in their respective ‘tune-up’ bouts, with ‘AJ’ scheduled to fight Albania’s Kristian Prenga on Saturday, July 25.

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For Fury, an opponent is yet to be announced ahead of a reported August bout, but former unified heavyweight champion and Joshua conquerer, Andy Ruiz Jr, has been mentioned as one potential dance partner.

Speaking to iFL TV, ‘The Destroyer’ vowed that he would ruin Fury’s plans and take his position in a fight with Joshua, if selected as his August opponent.

“I hope so [that I get the Tyson Fury fight], but if they are smart, they wouldn’t take it. What I have been telling everybody is, ‘if I get that fight with Tyson Fury, you best believe; tell Eddie [Hearn], tell Turki [Al-Alshikh], tell everybody that I am going to mess up the plans’, because I am gonna win that damn fight.

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“Best believe that I am going to be the one ending up fighting Anthony Joshua, we are going to have that trilogy.”

Ruiz then went on to reveal his hitlist, where he added Deontay Wilder’s name into the mix, keen for a big fight next, despite being winless since September 2022.

“I would love to fight Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua or [Deontay] Wilder. All of those big fights that we are supposed to make, I want to make ‘em now. Now, I am ready, I am hungry, I want a piece of that pie.”

News on Fury’s opponent is expected imminently, with another Albanian heavyweight believed to be in the running.

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“Let’s make that clear”Former world champion says he signed

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“Let’s make that clear”Former world champion says he signed for Gervonta Davis rematch but “they chose not to”

Gervonta Davis is set to return to action later this year, but one former opponent has now revealed that he had signed for a rematch with ‘Tank’, only for the three-division world champion to then have a change of heart

Davis has not won a fight in almost two years, with his most recent outing coming against former WBA super-featherweight world champion Lamont Roach Jnr back in March 2025, where he retained both his WBA lightweight crown and undefeated record by the skin of his teeth – lucky to escape with a draw.

External issues have since kept Davis away from the ring and that inactivity has caused the Baltimore knockout artist to be downgraded from WBA champion to ‘champion-in-recess’.

In order to regain the full world title, Davis will need to overcome 21-year-old mandatory challenger Floyd ‘Kid Austin’ Schofield, with that fight having been ordered by the World Boxing Association.

READ MORE : ‘I think he is a terrible boxer. I’ll knock him out like Anthony

Speaking with FightHype, recent foe Roach has now revealed that he signed for a rematch with Davis following their draw, blaming the 31-year-old for the lack of a second fight.

“Obviously that is the rematch that I want, they chose not to do the rematch, just so that everyone knows. We were ready, we signed our contract, we did our business to make the rematch happen – the other side didn’t. So let’s just make that clear. 

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“Other than that, I am not too worried about it. I am not hanging my hat on a Gervonta Davis rematch, I did what I was supposed to do that night in the ring, I should have got the victory but it is what it is, life goes on, man, and I am going to move on to bigger and better things.”

Roach will compete for the vacant WBC lightweight world title when he fights William Zepeda on Saturday, August 1. Victory in that bout could tee up an intriguing unification and rematch with Davis, if the latter is able to overcome Schofield in the autumn

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Updates: Gervonta Davis edging closer to a fight for the

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Updates: Gervonta Davis edging closer to a fight for the former’s onetime WBA lightweight title, according to reports.

Gervonta Davis and Floyd Schofield Jr. are edging closer to a fight for the former’s onetime WBA lightweight title, according to reports.

The champion, who last fought a March 2025 draw against Lamont Roach Jr., has been plagued by legal matters outside the ring

But, per Boxing Scene, ‘Tank’ could be close to securing a shot at his old belt against the unbeaten star, who was last out himself a year ago.

Then, Schofield defeated Tevin Farmer, just months after he was forced to withdraw from a WBC challenge against Shakur Stevenson.

Both parties, represented by Premier Boxing Champions and Golden Boy Promotions, are thought to by eyeing a September or October date.

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Schofield’s father, Floyd Schofield Sr., had previously suggested no discussions were underway between camps due to matters with Davis.

The latter was stripped in January of his belt and designated champion-in-recess, with the star needing to settle on a bout sooner rather than later.

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If ‘Tank’ is unable to agree terms with Schofield, the latter will be elevated to the full title by the WBA in his place, capping his rise to the summit.

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Verdict: “Old age has caught up with him” Frank Bruno doubles

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Verdict: “Old age has caught up with him” Frank Bruno doubles down on Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

23 years on from Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno’s famous ‘Battle of Britain’, the sport of boxing finds itself on the verge of a similar yet larger event, with domestic heavyweight rivals Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua set to collide. Looking ahead to the proposed fight, Bruno has doubled down on his forecast for how the contest may play out.

Back in 1993, Frank Bruno came up short against Lewis, halted in round seven of what was a third unsuccessful challenge for the heavyweight crown. That Millennium Stadium event marked a first all-British scrap for the coveted throne, kickstarting an impressive run.

Since then, that number has extended to seven all-British heavyweight world title contests, Daniel Dubois and Fabio Wardley going to war in the most recent, with the latter having since activated his rematch clause to tee up an eighth.

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There will be no world title on the line when Fury and Joshua collide, but that won’t stop the main event becoming one of the biggest in the sport’s recent history

Both men are scheduled for ‘warm-up’ bouts before their meeting – Fury’s yet to be made official – as Joshua looks to build additional experience under newly appointed trainer, Iegor Golub, when he faces Kristian Prenga in July.

Speaking last month, Bruno praised the move, believing Joshua’s mindset will be the difference-maker come fight night, saying, “if he’s in the right frame of mind, then I don’t see him having a problem.”

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Now, in an interview with iFL TV, Bruno has doubled down on that opinion, believing that ‘old age has caught up with Fury’ and that Joshua will capitalise if he is in the correct headspace.

“It will be a good fight, I think that it is definitely going to go on, but I think that old age is catching up with Tyson Fury. Even his Dad says that, [about his] old age. I hope that he does very, very well.

“He has got the survival skills you know, Tyson, but Joshua is a very good puncher – if he believes in himself. If he goes in there believing in himself, it is going to be a hard fight for Tyson.

“We need it, it is good for boxing.”

Joshua returns on  July 25 against Prenga, while Fury may take on an Albanian heavyweight of his own the following month. If both men come through, their own Battle of Britain is pencilled in for mid-November.

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It’s Going to Cause Controversy: Tyson Fury’s Final Opponent

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It’s Going to Cause Controversy: Tyson Fury’s Final Opponent Before Facing Anthony Joshua Has Been ‘Leaked’

The opponent for Tyson Fury‘s final warm-up bout before facing Anthony Joshua has been leaked, and it’s likely to cause controversy.

‘The Gypsy King’ has signed a contract to fight ‘AJ’ before the end of 2026, with the pair finally set to deliver one of the most-anticipated fights in British boxing history.

However, prior to Fury vs Joshua, both men will have warm-up fights. Joshua already has a clash with Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga booked for the 25th of July in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fury has confirmed that he will also compete this summer. The 37-year-old is set to return to the ring on the 1st of August in Dublin, Ireland.

Details of his planned opponent for that bout have now emerged, and it’s safe to say that few will be expecting Tyson to have any problems getting the victory.

Per Boxing News, the former unified world heavyweight champion will face undefeated opposition in the warm-up bout. However, at 41 years old, Nelson Hysa is well past his physical prime

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Holder of the unheralded WBO Global Heavyweight Championship, Hysa is no stranger to Fury, with the pair having sparred together on multiple occasions.

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The fight has yet to be officially signed, but the veteran heavyweight is said to be the leading contender to be Fury’s final obstacle before the Joshua clash, with final details now being worked out.

In truth, though, Hysa is a downgrade in terms of opposition compared to Arslanbek Makhmudov, who Fury beat easily in his comeback fight in April.

Curiously, Hysa is ranked as the best heavyweight in Albania, sitting just above Joshua’s warm-up foe, Prenga. However, it remains to be seen whether he will have the same level of ambition as his compatriot when it comes to their summer fights.

Prenga has vowed to ‘cancel’ Fury vs Joshua by knocking ‘AJ’ out in their July clash, stating:

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“Brother, it’s like going from one to 100. Everyone will see on July 25 who I really am. They chose me as a warm-up fight for him and Tyson Fury but that’s not going to happen. I am going to cancel that, that’s for sure.”

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Hysa may not be quite so keen to spring a shock. Not only has he trained alongside Fury, but he also recently became stablemates with Tyson, having signed with Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions.

Another clue the contest may have more of an exhibition feel comes in that it will serve as the co-main event on a card headlined by Pierce O’Leary vs Mark Chamberlain for the IBO Super Lightweight Championship.

If, as expected, both Fury and Joshua come through their respective fights, all eyes will be on the fight the world really wants to see as the two biggest names in British boxing finally settle their differences.

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Fight Talks: Conflicting Reports Emerge on Gervonta Davis vs

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Fight Talks: Conflicting Reports Emerge on Gervonta Davis vs Floyd Schofield Fight

Summer usually brings a slate of title fights or future announced bouts for the fall. However, one of the sport’s best and most recognizable boxers continues to sit in a holding pattern. Now, a fight that looked set to erase a vacant title is in jeopardy for a myriad of reasons.

Gervonta Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) has held the WBA lightweight championship since 2021. He successfully defended it five times. Now, with challenger Floyd Schofield (19-0, 13 KOs) lining up for his chance, the title remains up in the air for a myriad of reasons, and many of those reside with the former champion.

Floyd Schofield Sr gives update on fight talks

Speaking to MillCity Boxing, Schofield’s father, also named Floyd, detailed the happenings regarding the potential fight and did not mince words.

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“We can’t do anything until the WBA says. [We’re] supposed to be in negotiations for another 20 days with Tank’s people, but according to what the lawyers say, they can’t be in negotiations right now. So, [we’re] in limbo for 20 more days while they got that mandate up. Tank’s people got to make a fight with us within 20 days.”

The mandate expires at the end of the month. The onus sits with Davis, who continues to carry his share of problems.

As mentioned, Davis needs to bear some responsibility. On January 16, WBA president Gilberto Mendoza stripped Davis of the title, assigning him the ” champion in recess” designation. Davis’ alleged recent behavior could serve as the basis for the reasoning.

Gervonta Davis

An arrest warrant was issued for a probation violation on an unrelated issue as recently as last month.  In the past year, Davis was embroiled in domestic violence incidents. Now, the former champion and potential challenger cannot agree on a contract.

Other sources claim fight is being negotiated

In the latest update on the fight, Boxing Scene has reported that “two officials close to the situation” say the fight is being negotiated. “I think we can make it work. I bet we have something done. We don’t want to go to purse bid,” one source reportedly said.

Meanwhile, Schofield Sr is confident his son will get the result, saying “We want the fight, and we’re going to win the fight.”

Schofield will be hoping things work out against Davis. Last year, he agreed to face Shakur Stevenson, only to back out of the fight with an injury.

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