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The Hunt Begins – Two Heavyweights Call Out Anthony Joshua, Setting Stage for a Comeback War

Anthony Joshua was called out by two heavyweight rivals on the same night as he closes in on his return to the ring.

AJ is back training, having been out since his September 2024 knockout loss at Wembley.

His promoter Eddie Hearn revealed their plans are to have at least one lower-level comeback fight before eyeing a British blockbuster with Tyson Fury.

And Arslanbek Makhmudov and Guido Vianello are two names to have put themselves in the mix.

Makhmudov beat Dave Allen in Sheffield and beforehand claimed Joshua promised him the bout if he won.

Makhmudov called out Anthony Joshua after the victory.

He said: “Anthony Joshua, where are you? I’m coming for you.

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“I’ve already spoken with him and he gave me his word that he will fight me next year. I’m ready.”

Similarly, Camille Estephan, Makhmudov’s promoter told Sky Sports

Later that night, Italian Vianello, 31, beat Alexis Barriere in Philadelphia before boasting that he wants a big name like Anthony Joshua.

“Now I want a big name. You want to know what big name I want? Anthony Joshua. I want Anthony Joshua. I want him in front of me.
“Let’s fight in Rome, in The Coliseum, in London – whatever you want. But give me a big name, please. I’m 31, I don’t have extra time, I want to win now.”

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Anthony Joshua, 35, is back training for his next fight, likely to happen in February, with Fury, 37, targeted for later in 2026. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said last week that he is ready to take on Tyson Fury.

He said: “The plan’s very important. The most important thing is making sure he’s 110 per cent confident and ready to beat Tyson Fury.

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“We need to be able to plan that for AJ to make sure that he’s in the best place possible for what will be the biggest moment of his career, I believe. If he fights this year, that will be a pure run out. It won’t be a top 15 guy

“He’s either going to have those two fights before Tyson Fury, if that can get made, or he’s going to have the one fight in February.

“We haven’t really decided yet but he’s keen to get active.”

“With No Respect” Terence Crawford’s Words Come Back to Bite as Errol Spence Strikes Back

Terence Crawford, who in September will face the toughest test of his career when he fights Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, questioned the legacy of Errol Spence Jr. and whether he can enter the Hall of Fame, words that may come back to haunt him

It all started during a conversation between ‘Bud’ and MMA legends Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo, in which he spoke of his dream of becoming world champion.

And while Crawford says he does not dislike Errol Spence, he was upset because he believes that critics downplay his achievements, even after moving up in weight to face and beat Spence. “They try to tarnish my achievement just to boost him up,” he said.

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When asked if ‘The Truth’ should be in the Hall of Fame, Crawford said not yet.

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“Right now, no,” he said, before delving into his answer: “He fought in one division; they already called him a weight bully. He beat Kell Brook, eh, after a loss and an eye injury, you know? He beat Shawn Porter…”, making it clear that he is not sure if Spence has done enough to earn a place in the Hall of Fame

The boxing specialist, Showbizz The Adult, lashed out at Crawford, saying that the Nebraska native belittles his own resume by criticizing the state of the pugilists who have faced both Spence and him.

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The analyst commented that while Kell Brook was compromised when he faced Spence, as he had not recovered from a previous eye injury, Brook was possibly in worse shape, both mentally and physically, when he stepped into the ring against ‘Bud’, three years later. Brook was “depressed”, he said.

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He also gave the example of former world champion Amir Khan: “Amir Khan was completely destroyed”.

Showbizz The Adult clearly states that Crawford is “belittling his own resume” by devaluing rivals they have had in common. “Stop doing that. I think you’re great; please stop doing that, brother!”, recommends the boxing specialist.

The hidden truth about about rumors of a possible rematch between “Canelo” and Crawford

Despite rumors and pressure from fans, new statements reveal that there is no guarantee that Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and Terence Crawford will meet in the ring again

Terence Crawford’s historic victory over Saul “Canelo” Alvarez on September 13 in Las Vegas is still the talk of the boxing world, and rumors of a possible rematch have caused uncertainty among fans. The American boxer moved up two divisions, shone in the ring and became the undisputed super middleweight champion, while the Mexican suffered his first defeat at 168 pounds and the third of his career.

However, despite all the impact that this fight continues to generate, journalist Dan Rafael revealed that there is no automatic clause for a rematch to take place and explained what the plans are for Canelo Alvarez:

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What people tell me about Canelo is that there is no rematch clause. He has two more fights on contract with Turki. Now, if Turki said, ‘I want the rematch,’ I guess they could do it, but there’s nothing he can invoke and say, ‘I’m going to have an automatic rematch with Terence Crawford

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After defeating the Mexican boxer, Crawford made history by becoming the first man in boxing history to be an undisputed champion in three different divisions. In the face of this great achievement, different potential opponents have begun to emerge, such as David Benavidez, Dimitry Bivol and Jaron “Boot” Ennis.

However, many analysts still believe that a rematch with Canelo would be more media-friendly and would also give the American a guaranteed multimillion-dollar purse. In addition, they consider that “it is still the biggest fight possible for Crawford”.

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Although the rematch is not confirmed, it is somewhat complicated because the Mexican must recover from elbow surgery and is expected to return in mid-2026.

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For now, the possible rematch between Canelo Alvarez and Terence Crawford is on hold, as the first reason is that there are no contractual clauses forcing a repeat fight and decisions will depend on the promoters and the physical condition of the Mexican fighter. Fans will have to wait to find out if a second fight will take place or if each of the boxers will take on different challenges.

“No More Excuses!” Terence Crawford Dared to Accept Legacy-Defining Clash With Undefeated Former Unified Champion

Eddie Hearn wants to see Terence Crawford face Jaron Ennis in 2026.

Terence Crawford has yet to commit to his next move in the sport and is pondering his future after becoming undisputed 168lbs champion with victory over Canelo Alvarez.

He has teased both retirement from the sport and potential fights at 160lbs, or whatever route will provide any life-changing financial incentive.

The likes of middleweight champion Janibek Alimkhanuly and Carlos Adames have offered to step in with Crawford in recent weeks.

But now it is a familiar face who wants to take on Crawford, several years after the pair were originally ordered to face each other.

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Eddie Hearn wants his charge Jaron Ennis, who has been tipped as a future pound-for-pound king in the sport, to step in with Crawford imminently. 

He said: “For me, that is a fight for the ages, against (Terence) Crawford.

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“But, we have to prove ourselves — look, Terence is only going to fight ‘Boots’ if there’s loads of money on the line.

“Because he knows how good Ennis is, and he’s not gonna fight anymore, unless it’s for a lot of money.

“He has to earn his shot against Crawford, but that is the fight in nine to 12 months time — three fights down the line.”

Ennis’ would arguably be the biggest remaining test on the table for Crawford within the three weight classes he is open to competing in.

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Crawford vs Ennis seems unlikely given a bout previously failed to materialise.

In July 2023 while both at 147lbs, Crawford was ordered to face ‘Boots’ for the IBF title by the governing body, but the bout didn’t happen.

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Eddie Hearn fuels the fire: “If anyone can beat him, it’s Boots”Challenger Plotting to Shock the World and Steal Terence Crawford’s Throne

Jaron “Boots” Ennis’ brutal knockout of Uisma Lima not only marked the beginning of a new era in the 154-pound division, it also sparked a debate that is shaking up the world of boxing: could he be the man who finally defeats Terence Crawford

“Gervonta Davis’ Trainer Reveals His Biggest Worry Ahead of the Jake Paul Showdown”

Gervonta Davis’ trainer Calvin Ford has concerns over one particular rule ahead of ‘Tank’s’ showdown with Jake Paul.

The two stars are set to go head-to-head in an exhibition dust-up at the Kaseya Center in Florida on November 14. With just over a month to go until the controversial clash, there has already been some pre-fight drama after the event was relocated from Georgia after the commission objected to the monumental weight disparity between the two fighters.

Following confirmation of the fight, many fans were left wondering about the rules of the contest. Their clash will be an exhibition bout, over 10, 3-minute rounds, as revealed by MVP chief Nakisa Bidarian. “There will be a victor because the fighters have agreed and the commission has approved a maximum weight of 195lbs for this exhibition. The fight will be contested over 10 three-minute rounds, and when Tank and Jake enter the squared circle to go to battle, they will be wearing 12oz gloves,” said Bidarian.

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“Sitting ringside will be three commission-approved world-class professional judges that will score every round to ensure there’s a decisive outcome for the fight if it goes the distance. And both men are enrolled in the highest level of testing with USADA.”

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Paul is predominately a cruiserweight (200lbs) – despite moving up to heavyweight for his win over Mike Tyson last November. As for Davis, the American has fought at lightweight (135lbs) throughout the majority of his career so far.

 

Despite the huge weight disparity and the 195lb limit on fight night, Ford is more aggrieved with the fact that both Paul and Davis will be wearing 12oz gloves on fight night. “I said the fight was doable because I watched Tank for years and watched other young men in gyms deal with big guys,” Ford told Fight Hub TV.

“Yes, he’s big. To me it’s like Jake having his first open fights, if anyone knows about the amateurs. My only concern is the gloves because we don’t fight in 12 oz gloves, we don’t use 12 oz gloves, that’s training gloves. So my thing is, ‘Put Tank in eights, put (Jake) in tens.’

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“That makes the fight more interesting, and we’ll go from there. And I brought that up to one of his handlers, and they say, ‘No, we don’t want to do no mix and match.’ It’s supposed to be an exhibition…He can wear the tens and we wear the eights, then we got a fight.”

During a launch press-conference last month, Paul vowed to score a statement finish in November. “I haven’t got a knockout in a long time, so I’m itching. I’m just excited to be able to deliver that for the fans and have another most viral knockouts ever,” he said.

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Davis himself was quick to offer his take on how the fight will potentially play out. “I’m much quicker than him. He’s much stronger and much bigger, but we all know that it’s harder for taller fighters to fight a shorter one,” he said. “He’s decent and he’s gonna hold up for a couple of rounds – but once it gets hot in there, you know how things play out.”

“Retired British boxer with 3 stoppage losses boldly claims he would have defeated Terence Crawford”

It is almost a month since Terence Crawford defeated Canelo Alvarez, but the manner of the victory means that Crawford’s reputation is constantly being enhanced.

On September 13, Crawford defied the odds to deliver the best performance of his career as he outpointed the Mexican icon in Las Vegas .

Success brought Crawford the undisputed crown at super-middleweight and now fight fans are awaiting what the Nebraska man will do next

Options exist in various weight-classes, but one former world champion at 168lbs believes he would have had what it takes to beat Crawford if their paths ever crossed.

George Groves briefly ruled the world when he was WBA champion at the backend of his professional career.

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The London man made two successful defences, including a win over Chris Eubank Jr, before he was stopped by Callum Smith in 2018.

Smith became the second man to beat Groves within the distance following on from Carl Froch who halted Groves twice.

Despite some defensive shortcomings at the highest level, Groves is insistent he would have had too much size for Crawford.

“I highly admire Crawford, but surely he wouldn’t have beaten me? I would have done him,” said Groves when speaking to Poker Strategy .

“I’m sure he’d back himself too. I think he’d have a problem with the bigger super middleweights.”

“‘He’s a Damn Killer!’ Terence Crawford Urged to Avoid World Champion – Brutal Knockout Artist Chilling Warning Message That Has Terence Crawford on Notice”

Terence Crawford currently stands as the face of boxing. After showing his class with a unanimous decision victory over Mexican legend Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in September, ‘Bud’ is now the biggest pull in the sport.

But where does he go after his success in the ‘Fight of the Century’? Does he run it back with Canelo? Perhaps he goes after Gennady Golovkin, who spoke recently about his temptation to return to the ring after a quiet few years.

Another name in the conversation is Sebastian Fundora, but it is our understanding that Crawford isn’t looking to move back down to 154 pounds. However, if the American chooses to move up to Crawford’s weight, a meeting could be on the cards.

Elsewhere, some boxing fans were throwing the name of Dmitry Bivol out there, claiming Crawford could beat him as well, to which former boxer Tony Bellew disagreed.

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One name that the undisputed super middleweight world champion has been told to avoid is Janibek Alimkhanuly. Tim Bradley – a former light welterweight and welterweight champion – took to YouTube to warn Crawford about a future match-up against the unbeaten Kazakh. Even calling the 32-year-old a ‘damn killer.’

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Bradley was straight in his opinions on Alimkhanuly: “Janibek ain’t no joke. Oh, no. That is a tough fight for Terence Crawford. I love me some Crawford, man, y’all know what time it is, but I gotta call a spade a damn spade. Janibek ain’t nothing to mess with. He cold. Southpaw.”

Alimkhanuly is not the biggest name in boxing. In fact, he isn’t even the biggest name in Kazakhstan boxing, thanks in part to the aforementioned Golovkin, and Bradley makes a point of this: “You ain’t know much about him? That’s fine, you ain’t gotta know much about him.

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I’m here to tell you – speed, power, size, defence, offence, footwork, angle. Dude is cold, man. He’s a damn killer. If Crawford goes down and faces that dude, his legacy… It may not be a marquee name… everybody going to be tuning in to see the greatness of Terence Crawford… and I’m here to tell you, Janibek ain’t here to be messed with.”

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Alimkhanuly last fought in April, when he defended his WBO and IBF world middleweight titles against Anauel Ngamissengue. Over the past few days, speculation has been rife regarding Janibek’s next opponent, with WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara the favourite. A chance to win three middleweight titles and become king of the division should be enough to make this fight happen. However, if Terence Crawford comes calling, Alimkhanuly would surely jump at the chance to face the biggest name in boxing.

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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In his next chapter, he must bounce back from the fourth loss of his career — but may have to do so against a fighter once deemed “the most avoided heavyweight” in Martin Bakole.

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“We’ve had a preliminary conversation and we’ll keep going,” promoter Dr Ezekiel Adamu told Sky Sports regarding plans in Nigeria to bring an AJ bout to that region. “We’re looking at Q1 next year.”

We All Know AJ’s always said he wants to fight in Africa before the end of his career … and we believe that we are actually poised to make that happen.”

Speaking to the same publication, Bakole — who thumped Jared Anderson in brutal fashion last year, lost in the second-round to Parker, and tied with Efe Ajagba in 2025 — said he’d take the Joshua fight “in a heartbeat.”

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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.”

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.

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However, Canelo repeatedly made it clear that he has no interest in fighting Benavidez, which has started a narrative that Canelo was ducking him.

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.”

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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.