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Lillard’s insightful prediction for Crawford vs. Spence Jr. fight

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Lillard’s insightful prediction for Crawford vs. Spence Jr. fight

As the highly anticipated showdown between Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. approaches, the boxing world is buzzing with excitement and predictions. Damian Lillard, the renowned point guard of the Portland Trail Blazers and a passionate boxing enthusiast, has shared his intriguing insight on the upcoming welterweight clash.

Lillard, known for his sharp instincts on the basketball court, admitted that this fight was too close to call. According to the NBA superstar, the Crawford vs. Spence Jr. matchup is a true 50-50 affair. Lillard stated, “No outcome will surprise me in this fight. I can see either one winning by decision, I can see either one winning by a stoppage.”

Despite his uncertainty regarding the outcome, Lillard expressed admiration for both fighters, recognizing their stature at the pinnacle of the sport. He emphasized the difficulty of choosing a clear favorite in this high-stakes encounter.

While Lillard refrained from picking a winner, he provided some insights into Spence Jr.’s potential strategy against Crawford. Lillard believes that Spence Jr., a tenacious and relentless fighter, will focus on attacking Crawford’s body. He described Spence Jr. as a tough competitor who will bring the fight to his opponent, adding, “Spence, he gon’ get to that body, he gon’ bang. He tough, you know he southern. He gon’ bring it, you know it’s gon’ be a fight with him.”

Contrasting Lillard’s perspective, Crawford recently stated his intention to pursue a knockout victory and deliver a spectacular performance in the ring. Spence Jr., on the other hand, boldly proclaimed their bout as the “fight of the decade,” anticipating a monumental clash.

With two contrasting opinions from Lillard and the fighters themselves, the anticipation for the Crawford vs. Spence Jr. showdown continues to build. Boxing fans worldwide eagerly await the moment when these two welterweight champions step into the ring on July 29th.

As the date draws nearer, predictions and speculations will continue to circulate, fueling the excitement and intrigue surrounding this highly significant fight. One thing remains certain: when Crawford and Spence Jr. collide, fans can expect a thrilling spectacle that will leave an indelible mark on the sport.

The boxing world eagerly awaits the moment when these two warriors finally face off, as they vie for supremacy in the welterweight division. Whether it’s Crawford’s precise skills or Spence Jr.’s relentless aggression that prevails, the fight promises to be a memorable chapter in boxing history.

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Naoya Inoue is ‘overrated’ – Luis Nery

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Luis Nery vs Inoue

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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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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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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