Jake Paul & Canelo Alvarez

Reasons why it’s logical for Jake Paul to keep challenging Canelo Alvarez while champions pursue their own opportunities.

Boxing sensation Saul "Canelo" Alvarez has repeatedly stated that he has no desire to face Jake Paul in the ring. Nevertheless, this hasn't deterred Paul from persistently requesting the matchup, including before and after last weekend’s disappointing bout against 58-year-old Mike Tyson.

"Me vs. Canelo at 200 pounds for the cruiserweight championship of the world is the biggest fight, arguably even bigger than me vs. Tyson," Paul said on the Timbo Sugar Show before the Tyson fight. "It makes so much sense. Canelo is on his way out. He's going to want a payday and I want to show the world all the sh*t I've been talking about beating Canelo is actually true and I'll have the biggest upset in the history of boxing."

Naturally, there is no currently vacant cruiserweight world championship, as all four recognized titles are held by different fighters. This introduces an added complication to Paul's notion of fighting Alvarez for "the cruiserweight championship of the world."

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Nov 19, 2024
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Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano

Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson: Notable undercard bouts include Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano.

The fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson is poised to be the biggest combat sports event of the year. It’s an unusual matchup that captures a wide audience. While there’s an element of morbid curiosity that makes Paul vs. Tyson appealing, it’s further enhanced by a compelling undercard for dedicated boxing fans.

The main and co-main events on Friday are completely contrasting. The main event features 58-year-old Tyson facing off against a social media influencer-turned-boxing prospect who is 31 years his junior. In contrast, the co-main event is a rematch for the undisputed junior welterweight title between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, which was recognized as CBS Sports' 2022 Fight of the Year.

The undercard is strengthened by two additional title fights, along with several interesting prospects. Netflix's entry into the world of professional boxing promises to be a worldwide event, but there's plenty more to anticipate beyond just the Paul vs. Tyson matchup. Take a moment to familiarize yourself with three essential fights on Friday's undercard.

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Nov 12, 2024
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Manny Pacquiao

IOC Denies Manny Pacquiao's Request to Compete at 2024 Olympics at Age 45

Manny Pacquiao, the legendary boxer who has held world titles in eight different weight classes, has been denied the opportunity to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Despite his retirement in 2021, Pacquiao, aged 45, had hoped to participate in the upcoming games in Paris.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has sent a letter to the Philippines, rejecting their request for an exemption to the age limit for boxers, which is currently set at 40. This age limit was raised from 34 in 2013.

Additionally, the Philippines had sought a "universality" entry, which is granted to countries with a limited number of athletes in the Olympic games. However, the IOC stated that this entry is not allocated to teams with an average of more than eight athletes in individual sports at the last two editions of the Olympic Games, which is the case for the Philippine Olympic Committee.

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Feb 18, 2024
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Canelo Alvarez

Canelo Alvarez Announces Ring Comeback Date; Highly-Anticipated Rematch Scheduled for April

One of boxing's biggest stars has confirmed the date for his upcoming fight. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez, the undisputed super middleweight champion, revealed during an interview with TV Azteca that he intends to return to the ring on May 4, which aligns with his tradition of fighting on Cinco De Mayo weekend. While Alvarez didn't disclose the name of his opponent, he did mention that the fighter is American, and they are currently finalizing the details.

Alvarez's appearance on TV Azteca also served as an announcement of a new one-year deal with the network, ensuring that his fights will be broadcast for free in Mexico. The 33-year-old boxer expressed his intention to continue competing for at least another five years.

According to The Ring's report on Monday, Jermall Charlo, the WBC middleweight champion, is likely to be Alvarez's next opponent. It's worth noting that Alvarez previously defeated Jermell Charlo, Jermall's twin brother, in September. Although Jermall is considered to be a potentially tougher challenger, as he has only fought once since June 2021, with a victory over Jose Benavidez Jr. in November.

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Feb 14, 2024
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Devin Haney

Devin Haney's Father Confirms Junior Welterweight Title Fight Against Ryan Garcia Scheduled for April

Devin Haney, the current WBC junior welterweight champion, is preparing for his first title defense against fellow rising star Ryan Garcia on April 20. After initial reports of negotiations between the fighters, Haney's father and trainer, Bill Haney, confirmed that the fight is now officially a "done deal," according to PPV.com. However, the specific location for the bout has yet to be determined.

The discussions between Haney and Garcia began following Garcia's victory over Oscar Duarte on December 2 and Haney's triumph over Regis Prograis on December 9, which earned him the WBC belt. Initially, negotiations between the two fighters came to a halt when Garcia expressed interest in facing WBA champion Rolando Romero instead.

However, Romero later withdrew from the negotiations to defend his title against Isaac "Pitbull" Cruz. Despite the Haney camp's initial dissatisfaction with Garcia's change of plans, it seems that the opportunity to secure a lucrative fight outweighed any previous grievances.

Haney's dominant victory over Prograis marked his debut in the junior welterweight division. He had previously become the WBC lightweight champion in 2019 when he was elevated from interim champion to full world champion after the WBC designated Vasiliy Lomachenko as their "franchise champion." Although some critics referred to Haney as an "email champion" due to not winning the belt in the ring, he ultimately concluded his lightweight reign as an undisputed champion.

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Feb 9, 2024
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Gervonta Davis

Elusive Reality: Why Fights among Rising Stars, Including Gervonta Davis, Remain Dreamlike

The late 2010s and early 2020s witnessed the rise of a talented group of fighters in the 130 to 135-pound range. Boxing fans were excited about the potential for great fights in the future. However, despite the recent trend of high-level matchups and unification bouts, very few of these anticipated fights involving the young fighters in the lightweight division have actually taken place.

Gervonta Davis, Teofimo Lopez, Shakur Stevenson, Devin Haney, and Ryan Garcia were the key figures in this youth movement. So far, the only fight that has occurred between two of these fighters was Davis vs. Garcia in early 2023, which was a major success in terms of attendance and pay-per-view sales.

Both Lopez and Stevenson, who are 26 years old, have made statements about retiring at different points in their careers. Lopez recently claimed he was stepping away from the sport following his dominant victory over former undisputed light welterweight champion Josh Taylor to capture the WBO title in that weight class.

Shakur Stevenson, the current WBC lightweight champion and former champion in the featherweight and super featherweight divisions, made his own "retirement" announcement on January 23. This came after the WBO mandated a fight between Emanuel Navarrete and Denys Berinchyk for the vacant title instead of a potential matchup with Stevenson. The news of not getting a fight with Navarrete seemed to have upset Stevenson and led to his retirement statement.

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Feb 6, 2024
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