BOXING

Kubrat Pulev to upset Anthony Joshua, says Bob Arum.

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3 years ago

November 5, 2020

After being out for a year after avenging his first professional defeat against Andy Ruiz Jr., current unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to face the challenger Kubrat Pulev on December 12.
Pulev is the IBF mandatory challenger, and legendary promoter Bob Arum chooses him to upset the British champion.
The Top Rank Promotions head explained that Joshua was beaten by Ruiz, who is not a heavy hitter. It can clearly remember that Joshua was shocked, so was the boxing world.
During their rematch, Joshua fought safely by keeping his distance from the smaller Ruiz. He was running around the ring until the last bell rang.
It is made Arum\’s prediction that Joshua is still vulnerable, especially against Pulev, who has shown his power to knock out his opponent.
\”So I think Joshua is still vulnerable, and Pulev is a real tough, rugged heavyweight,” he said.
Joshua\’s loss means a step farther from the possible undisputed heavyweight showdown against fellow British boxer Tyson Fury.
A victory could lead to both camps finalizing the most significant British fight in boxing history worldwide.
Fury is also scheduled to fight in December; however, his opponent has yet to be named.
Joshua currently has 23 wins with 21 knockouts and one defeat, while Pulev has 28 wins with 14 knockouts and one defeat.
In terms of age, Joshua is way younger at 31, Pulev is already 39 years old.
Arum said that Pulev could upset Joshua despite the age gap.
Age will play a significant role in their fight. The 39-year old heavyweight would have a hard time if the fight lasted until the 12th round.
He might not last until the last round, especially against Joshua, who can tire him out.
Joshua still has the height advantage as he stands at 6 feet and 6 inches. Pulev is two inches shorter.
With the statistics being laid out, does Arum made a wise prediction about the Joshua-Pulev fight?

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BOXING

Naoya Inoue is ‘overrated’ – Luis Nery

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1 week ago

April 19, 2024

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Two-weight world Mexican champ Luis Nery (35 wins – 1 loss – 0) mocked the undefeated “Japanese monster” Naoya Inoue (26 wins – 0 loss) as ordinary and overrated hyping their fight at Tokyo Dome in Japan May 6, 2024.

31-year old Inoue will defend his undisputed super bantamweight title against Nery.

29-year-old challenger Nery has the WBC and Ring magazine bantamweight titles plus the WBC super bantamweight title from 2020 to May 2021.

On the other hand, the undisputed Inoue who holds WBA and IBF titles plus WBC and WBO belts has never lost except a decision with Filipino ‘flash’ Nonito Donaire last 2011.

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Francis Ngannou cries ‘deception’ vs Anthony Joshua camp

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3 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

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Francis Ngannou cries ‘deception’ vs Anthony Joshua camp

Former UFC fighter Francis Ngannou accused AJ camp of ‘trickery’ when he suffered devastating knockdowns in the first and second round last March 8, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The MMA fighter and former UFC heavyweight champion said that AJ camp sabotaged him by letting him go early in the arena.

“We both fought at 3am. What I think, something that’s happened is that they get me to the arena very early. Like my pickup time was 10.30pm to go to the arena. And then when we get to the arena, they tell us that we are scheduled around 1.45am. right?” Ngannou blurted.

He believed that he came exhausted, which resulted in his humiliating defeat.

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Texas Department urges Mike Tyson to pass EEG, EKG tests

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3 weeks ago

April 3, 2024

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Texas Department urges Mike Tyson to pass EEG, EKG tests

The 57-year old legend Mike Tyson (50 wins – 6 loss) vs 27-year old YouTuber Jake Paul (9 wins – 1 loss) must undergo major tests before the fight to materialize at AT&T Stadium in Texas Arlington on July 20, 2024.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) urged Tyson to undergo or pass a brain test Electroencephalography (EEG) and Electrocardiogram (EKG) for the heart.

“A person aged 36 or older applying for a contestant’s license must submit a report of favourable physical testing conducted within the previous 12 months, including but not limited to an EEG and an EKG.” TDLR elaborated.

Meanwhile, the American youtuber explained that he picked Tyson because he wants to change the history of boxing. He already fought Floyd Mayweather Jr but he lost.

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