Canelo Alvarez Gets WBC Title Shot Against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh

about 2 months ago

Canelo Alvarez Gets WBC Title Shot Against Christian Mbilli in Riyadh

Canelo will get an immediate title route after Terence Crawford took his undisputed super middleweight crown by unanimous decision in September. Reportedly, Alvarez and Mbilli are a “done deal” for Riyadh, with Mbilli defending the WBC belt. Mbilli is 29-0-1 with 24 KOs after his first career draw, making Canelo’s comeback a dangerous title reset.

By Adarsh Ojha

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about 2 months ago

David Benavidez Roasts Canelo Alvarez for Showing Up to His Fight

Benavidez mocked Canelo’s planned ringside appearance for his Gilberto Ramirez title fight (May 2), years after Alvarez dismissed his résumé and avoided their long-demanded matchup. “You see how it works now,” Benavidez said. “He would tell me that I was nothing...So now he is coming to my fight!” The unbeaten light heavyweight said Canelo’s presence proves the power shift.

By Adarsh Ojha

Oscar De La Hoya Tells Dana White to Call for Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn Fight

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Oscar De La Hoya Tells Dana White to Call for Ryan Garcia-Conor Benn Fight

De La Hoya said Garcia-Benn is possible, but questioned Benn fighting for what he mocked as Zuffa’s “unicorn pink” belt while Garcia chases major titles. He said any feud with White can wait: “I can squash the beef easily just to make this fight happen.” His message was simple: “Dana, call me.”

By Afnan Chougle

Oscar De La Hoya Slams Canelo Álvarez Over David Benavidez Fight

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Oscar De La Hoya Slams Canelo Álvarez Over David Benavidez Fight

De La Hoya accused Álvarez of refusing to face Benavidez despite long-running calls for the matchup. “Excuse after excuse,” he said, adding Benavidez and Zurdo Ramirez were the top opponents available. De La Hoya said promoters could not get Álvarez to the table, insisting there was “nothing else” to say about why the fight never happened.

By Afnan Chougle

about 2 months ago

Khamzat Chimaev Calls Out Conor McGregor for Zuffa Boxing Fight

The middleweight champion challenged McGregor to a 12-round boxing match under Zuffa Boxing, shifting his trash talk beyond the UFC cage. “Just box. 12 rounds,” Chimaev said, adding he would welcome McGregor accepting. He also compared him to Strickland, saying McGregor “talks better,” which would make the buildup more fun if the matchup ever gained traction.

By Afnan Chougle

Floyd Mayweather’s $7.25M IRS Debt Puts Passport, Exhibitions at Risk

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Floyd Mayweather’s $7.25M IRS Debt Puts Passport, Exhibitions at Risk

Mayweather’s June 27 exhibition against Mike Zambidis in Athens is in jeopardy after the IRS moved to notify the State Department over seriously delinquent tax debt worth upward of $7.25M, per The Ring. The issue could also affect a Tyson exhibition outside the U.S. Pacquiao talks continue, though he said, “It’s either a real fight or nothing.”

By Afnan Chougle

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