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Tyson Fury has predicted the fight between Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder, saying the American is “finished”.
Both boxers have passed their prime and are over forty years of age. With each of them moving forward into what will be their 50th contest. Wilder holds a record of 44 wins, four losses and one draw, including 43 knockouts, while Chisora has 36 wins and 13 defeats, 23 of them by knockout.
Chisora, who has not won a world title in his career and lost to the likes of Dillian Whyte and Tyson Fury, is in great form with victories over Gerald Washington, Joe Joyce and Otto Wallin in recent times.
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Meanwhile, former WBC champion Deontay Wilder has only one win in his last five fights, losing to Fury two times and once to Zhilei Zhang, all by knockout, and to Joseph Parker by points.
Tyson Fury, who has fought both boxers, predicted Chisora as the winner, saying Wilder is finished.
“I fancy Derek [to win]. I know Wilder is finished. He should have retired in 2021 after his last defeat [against me]. He didn’t and he’s ended up paying the price for a small amount of money, which he probably didn’t really need, but whatever. I don’t like to say what a man can and can’t earn in his life,” Fury said.
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“Once you’re gone, you’re gone, and he’s completely shot to bits. I saw that against Joe [Parker] and I saw it against Zhang. When you get older and your timing goes, you lose the ability to pull the trigger, and that’s the key to all of it.
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“When you rely on a one-punch knockout that got him out of trouble 40-odd times in a row, and that’s gone, you’re finished. So I think Chisora stops him. Chisora is older and has had harder fights, but I think he has more left in the tank.”
Former world heavyweight champion Wilder will take on Chisora this Saturday at the O2 Arena.
Why Pacquiao vows brawl with Mayweather is real fight, not exhibition
Pacquiao Insists: “It’s a Real Fight”
Manny Pacquiao has taken a firm stance. His September rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. is a fully sanctioned professional fight—not an exhibition.
Recent comments from Mayweather triggered the controversy, but Pacquiao quickly shut it down.
“The contract we signed is for a real fight,” Pacquiao said after arriving in Los Angeles on April 2. “I wouldn’t fight an exhibition. This is a real fight.”
Rematch Set for Las Vegas Mega Venue
The two boxing legends will meet again on Sept. 19, 2026, at The Sphere in Las Vegas.
Organizers will stream the fight globally on Netflix, bringing the event to a massive worldwide audience.
This bout marks their first professional clash since May 2, 2015, when Mayweather defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
A Rivalry Built on Historic Numbers
Their first encounter—dubbed the “Fight of the Century”—delivered record-breaking results.
The event generated 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and a $72 million live gate, cementing its place as one of boxing’s biggest commercial successes.
Mayweather’s Comments Spark Dispute
Mayweather stirred confusion on March 29 during an interview with Vegas Sports Today. He described the rematch as an exhibition and downplayed the venue confirmation.
He framed the event as entertainment-driven, suggesting both fighters would emerge as “winners” regardless of the result.
Those remarks directly contradicted Pacquiao’s position and raised questions about the fight’s official status.
Promoters Push Back With Contract Details
Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, responded with detailed clarification.
He confirmed that Mayweather signed three separate agreements between October 2025 and January 2026. Each contract clearly defined the bout as a professional fight.
Mathur also revealed that Mayweather received payments, including an advance on his purse.
“No one has raised doubts about the fight’s professional status in the last three months,” Mathur said. “He signed all the contracts.”
He added that both camps—along with Netflix production partners—conducted a full site visit to The Sphere.
Breach of Contract Concerns Emerge
Mathur stated that Mayweather violated the agreement by publicly calling the fight an exhibition and by planning other exhibition bouts. One of those includes a proposed June clash with Mike Zambidis.
The contract includes a “cure period,” giving Mayweather time to correct the issue after formal notice.
Despite the dispute, Pacquiao’s team continues to treat the September fight as a professional bout.
Legacy, Redemption, and High Stakes
Pacquiao has long pursued this rematch. He previously pointed to a shoulder injury that affected his performance in 2015.
Mayweather, who retired with a 50-0 record after defeating Conor McGregor in 2017, has since focused on exhibition fights.
Now, both icons return to center stage. This rematch carries enormous financial, historical, and legacy implications.
Why Moses Itauma targets Anthony Joshua
Itauma Calls for Joshua Fight After Statement Win
Fresh off his stoppage win over Jermaine Franklin, Moses Itauma has openly welcomed a fight with Anthony Joshua, according to boxingnews.com.
Itauma made a strong statement in Manchester’s Co-op Live arena last weekend. He became the first fighter to stop the durable Franklin, securing a fifth-round knockout.
When asked about a potential clash with the former two-time champion, Itauma gave a direct response:
“If that’s a fight to make, that’s a fight to make.”
Momentum Builds for a Breakthrough Opportunity
By stopping a fighter who went the distance with both Joshua and Dillian Whyte, Itauma has strengthened his case for a shot at the elite level.
He now stands at 14-0, with 12 knockouts, and continues his push to become the youngest British heavyweight champion in history.
However, Joshua’s 2026 has been shaped by personal tragedy. A fatal car crash earlier this year claimed the lives of close friends, delaying his return to training camp.
Promoter Eddie Hearn now targets a late summer return, likely in July or August, for the 36-year-old.
Heavyweight Landscape: Multiple Paths Ahead
Despite years of failed negotiations, a showdown between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua remains a top priority. Fury is scheduled to face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11, while Joshua is still searching for his next opponent.
Meanwhile, promoter Frank Warren continues to praise Itauma, calling him the best heavyweight he has worked with.
Warren remains open to matching Itauma with Joshua, but he is also mapping a direct route to a world title shot against Oleksandr Usyk later this year.
Tactical Breakdown: Itauma’s Approach
A potential fight would center on the classic southpaw vs. orthodox dynamic.
Itauma would aim to position his lead foot outside Joshua’s. This would open angles for his straight left hand and allow him to control exchanges early.
He would likely apply pressure from the start, forcing Joshua into a defensive shell—similar to what he achieved in the third round against Franklin.
Itauma also uses level-changing feints to the body. These feints often draw an opponent’s guard downward, creating openings upstairs. If Joshua reacts too heavily to body attacks, Itauma could exploit that with sharp head-body-head combinations.
Joshua’s Keys to Victory
Joshua must reassert control at long range. His reach and experience remain major advantages.
As Itauma tries to close distance, Joshua needs to intercept him with precise counters. The check hook and straight right hand will be crucial tools.
He used a similar right hand effectively against Francis Ngannou, and he could rely on that same weapon again.
If Joshua maintains distance and timing, he can disrupt Itauma’s rhythm and dictate the pace of the fight.
Tiger Woods has turned down the role of United States Ryder Cup captain next year in Ireland, the PGA of America has announced.
The 50-year-old was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after clipping a truck and rolling his car in Florida on Friday.
Woods, who was also charged with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test, submitted a written plea of not guilty via his lawyers on Tuesday.
Following the crash, the 15-time major champion said he is stepping away from professional golf to seek treatment and concentrate on his health.
He has been given permission by a judge to seek treatment overseas.
“We commend Tiger for prioritizing his long-term health and deeply respect the courage it takes to make such a personal decision,” the PGA of America said.
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The organization added it stands in full support of Woods and has “sincere hope for his strength, comfort, and recovery”, and will share further updates on the future captaincy “when appropriate”.
Woods has competed at the Ryder Cup eight times for the USA, with his first appearance in 1997 and last in 2018. However, he has only won the biennial showpiece once in 1999 – at Brookline in Massachusetts.
The 2027 Ryder Cup between the US and Europe will take place at Adare Manor in County Limerick, Ireland, from 17-19 September.
Keegan Bradley captained the US team at Bethpage Black last year and Woods was among the favorites to take the role next year.
When asked about the captaincy in recent months, Woods had said he was undecided.
Luke Donald’s third term as European captain for 2027 was confirmed last month.
Following last week’s crash, authorities found two white pills in Woods’ pocket, which were identified as hydrocodone – an opioid used to treat pain.
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Officers also reported he appeared “lethargic and slow” while “sweating profusely” with “extremely dilated” pupils, and that his “normal faculties were impaired”.
Woods has had multiple surgeries following a serious road accident in 2021 and has played only a limited schedule.
A Florida judge on Wednesday approved Woods’ request to leave the United States to seek treatment at a comprehensive inpatient treatment facility.
Woods’ attorney Douglas Duncan said doctors have recommended an “intensive, highly individualized and medically integrated programme” for the golfer, away from the media and public scrutiny.
Duncan said the urgent level of care Woods needs cannot be safely done within the US, “as his privacy has been repeatedly compromised”.
Ryder Cup-winning captain Paul McGinley, speaking on Sky Sports, said once Woods’ health issues are under control he should focus his attentions on his role as chairman of the PGA Tour’s Future Competition Committee.
“A lot of people are running out of patience now, including himself and his family by all accounts from what he said yesterday. He realises the seriousness of the situation and I think it’s a line in the sand,” said McGinley.
“I don’t think it’s fair to write him off fully but it’s highly improbable that he wins another tournament again, never mind a major.”
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On the role he believes Woods can play in the sport’s future, McGinley said: “He’s a very important ally for [chief executive] Brian Rolapp in terms of trying to herd everybody behind the PGA Tour’s future vision.
“There’s nobody better positioned to coerce players into a future for the tour than Tiger Woods because they are all so much in awe of them because of what he achieved as a golfer.”
Carlos Alcaraz never had the opportunity to face Roger Federer in an official ATP match, as the Swiss legend retired from the sport just weeks after the Spaniard won his first Grand Slam singles title at the 2022 US Open.
But during his latest winning streak, Alcaraz says he feels like he is.
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The world No. 1 stretched his unbeaten run to start 2026 to 14 straight matches with a comeback win over France’s Arthur Rinderknech on Monday night in Indian Wells, where he rallied from a set and a break deficit.
Afterwards, the Spaniard joked that players are finding their best form against him “all the time,” making him feel like the 20-time Grand Slam singles champion is the man on the other side of the net.
“If they play that level every match, they should be higher in the ranking,” Alcaraz said. “But it is obviously something that concerns me. When I’m just playing, I think about that. All I can do is just accept it, keep it going, trying to do different things in the match.
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“Trying to not to let him be aggressive or play his style. Put my style, my tennis, my level into the match and try to turn around the things that way I try to do. But obviously, the first thing is just accept it.”
Alcaraz is bidding to win a third career title in Tennis Paradise, having won consecutive trophies in 2023 and 2024. And with his blistering start to the season, comparisons have naturally been made to Novak Djokovic’s world-beating 43-match winning streak from 2010-11—the fifth-longest in the Open Era.
While Alcaraz says he “feel[s] like [he] have a target on [his] back” that would see an in-form opponent derail that bid, the Serb himself thinks that the Spaniard can match it.
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“He has everything that you need to have in terms of the game, in terms of the adaptability to different surfaces, and level of fitness and recovery that he has shown and matured over the years,” Djokovic said.
“He needs to keep his body healthy. If he keeps his body healthy, he’s so good that he can win any tournament he plays on.
“So you never know. He’s been doing some historic things in our sport for such a young age.”
Tyson Fury has revealed the deaths of two of long-time rival Anthony Joshua’s friends in a car crash in December was the catalyst for his return to boxing.
Fury will step back into the ring on 11 April after a 15-month absence to face the Russian-born heavyweight Arslanbek Makhmudov in a bout at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium which will be broadcast live on Netflix.
The two-time world heavyweight champion Fury retired after his second successive loss to Oleksandr Usyk at the end of 2024 and went a calendar year without a fight before announcing his latest comeback on 4 January. The announcement came a week after compatriot Joshua was involved in a car crash in Nigeria which killed his close friends Sina Ghami and Latif “Latz” Ayodele.
Any plans for Fury and Joshua to finally fight in 2026 have since been delayed, but Fury did acknowledge the part played by his old rival in his latest comeback. “Tomorrow might not ever come and I suppose the biggest turning point in this comeback for me was the tragedy that happened with Anthony Joshua,” Fury said at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
“I was on holiday with my family in Thailand for Christmas just to get away from the rain. I was sick of the rain, it was depressing me and then I hear all about the bad news that’s gone on and I thought: ‘You know what, life is very, very short and very precious and very fragile and anything can happen at any given moment.’
“You should never put things off until tomorrow, or next year, or next week because tomorrow is not promised to nobody. The Bible says tomorrow is not a gift, tomorrow ain’t promised, tomorrow is a mystery so we have to live for today.
“Me living for that day, I made my mind up there and then I was going to come back to boxing because it’s something I love, I am passionate about and I have always been in love with. There is no tomorrow so that’s why I am back today.”
Anthony Joshua has returned to the roots that made him a global boxing superstar, reconnecting with his first-ever coach, Sean Murphy, and the Finchley Amateur Boxing Club, months after a horrific car crash in Nigeria that claimed the lives of two of his closest friends.
The 36-year-old British heavyweight survived the December 29 accident, which took the lives of personal trainer Kevin “Latz” Ayodele and long-time therapist Sina Ghami, just days after his high-profile win over YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Miami.
Joshua has been undergoing intensive physical therapy, focusing on recovery from rib injuries sustained in the crash. Now, he appears ready to step up his training once again, reconnecting with Murphy, the coach who first spotted his potential at Finchley and guided him to national championships, Olympic gold, and eventually, unified heavyweight world titles.
Sharing snapshots and videos on Instagram, AJ captioned one: “Quality time with [Sean Murphy].”
The boxing superstar first walked into Finchley Amateur Boxing Club at age 18, seeking a way out of trouble on the streets of London. Murphy nurtured his talent, helping him achieve glory in the amateur ranks before Olympic success under Team GB head coach Rob McCracken.
After turning professional, Joshua won multiple world titles but parted ways with Murphy following a 2021 defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, moving between high-profile trainers including Robert Garcia, Derrick James, and most recently, Ben Davison, who cornered him for bouts against Francis Ngannou, Jake Paul, and Daniel Dubois.
Tiger Woods’ Masters hopes linger as DUI scrutiny clouds his latest comeback bid
The timing could hardly be more complicated for Tiger Woods. Just days after signaling progress in his return to competitive golf, the 15-time major champion must now juggle renewed Masters ambitions with the fallout from a high-profile arrest.
Authorities in Florida arrested Woods after a rollover crash. He now faces charges of driving under the influence, property damage, and refusing a lawful test.
Investigators say Woods’ vehicle struck a trailer before flipping. Despite the severity of the crash, no one suffered injuries.
This legal setback alone could derail any athlete’s short-term plans. For Woods, it comes at an already uncertain moment in his career. The 50-year-old recently admitted the physical toll of decades in professional golf, saying, “This body doesn’t recover like it did when I was 24 or 25.”
In recent years, injuries have shaped Woods’ schedule. Since his historic win at the Masters Tournament in 2019, he has managed multiple surgeries and recovery periods. A serious car crash in 2021 further limited his appearances.
Still, Augusta remains within reach.
Woods enjoys a unique relationship with the Masters. As a past champion, he holds a lifetime exemption to compete. If he feels physically ready and faces no restrictions, the decision to play rests entirely with him.
Before this incident, Woods had steadily built momentum toward another appearance. He trained carefully and hinted at a possible return. His presence alone draws global attention and boosts the tournament’s profile, regardless of his performance.
Now, new challenges complicate that path.
The legal case remains unresolved, and the incident may disrupt his preparation. At the same time, public scrutiny has intensified again—something Woods has faced throughout his career.
Authorities reported signs of impairment at the scene, though a breath test showed no alcohol. Investigators suspect medication may have played a role. This detail mirrors his 2017 arrest, which Woods later linked to prescribed drugs.
That history adds complexity to the current situation. Woods has built his legacy not only on dominance but also on resilience. Time and again, he has battled back from injuries and personal setbacks.
Now, he faces another test—one that could shape both his comeback and his legacy.
Terence Crawford identifies the only fighter who hurt him
Terence Crawford rarely opens up about vulnerability. For nearly two decades, the pound-for-pound king from Omaha has built an aura of invincibility. He has moved through three weight classes and claimed two undisputed championships without ever looking truly shaken. But boxing is a sport of centimeters and split seconds. Even the greatest fighters have moments when everything nearly slips away.
In a recent sit-down interview, Crawford finally named the one opponent who truly rocked him. It wasn’t Errol Spence Jr. or Viktor Postol. It wasn’t even a feared puncher at 147 pounds. It was Yuriorkis Gamboa.
“Yuriorkis Gamboa definitely caught me,” Crawford said. “He hit me with a shot that threw my equilibrium off. People might not have noticed because of how I reacted, but that was the one time I really felt it.”
The Gamboa Gamble of 2014
This admission carries weight when you revisit June 2014. Crawford was still a rising star. He defended his title for the first time in front of a loud hometown crowd in Nebraska. Gamboa entered as the underdog, but his Olympic pedigree, speed, and sneaky power made him a serious threat.
Gamboa gave Crawford problems early. He beat him to the punch and fired sharp counters that forced Crawford to reset. In the ninth round, Gamboa landed a heavy right hand that buckled Crawford’s knees. The moment was brief but real.
Crawford recovered quickly. He adjusted, took control, and stopped Gamboa later in the same round. Still, that exchange exposed how thin the margins are at the elite level.
Most champions downplay those moments. They call them slips or insist they were never hurt. Crawford chose honesty instead. His admission shows the respect he still has for Gamboa’s skill, even years after the Cuban’s prime.
Evaluating Crawford’s Durability
Since that fight, Crawford has faced bigger punchers. Egidijus Kavaliauskas appeared to drop him, though officials ruled it a slip. Shawn Porter landed several heavy shots in their 2021 bout. None of those moments, according to Crawford, matched the disorientation he felt against Gamboa.
Durability remains one of Crawford’s defining traits. He doesn’t just absorb punishment—he disguises the effects. Against Gamboa, he didn’t clinch or retreat. He pivoted, switched stances, and turned defense into offense. That composure has kept him undefeated into his late 30s.
At the same time, the boxing landscape continues to shift. Younger fighters like David Benavidez dominate headlines, and major events keep reshaping the sport. As Crawford weighs his next move, questions about longevity and physical limits naturally follow.
What This Means for the Future
Crawford now plays a legacy game. He has already proven his greatness, but he still chases defining fights. Talks of a move up in weight to face Canelo Alvarez persist. A run at undisputed status at 154 pounds also remains on the table.
But Crawford understands the risks. Moving up means facing bigger, stronger opponents. In those fights, moments like the one against Gamboa can carry far greater consequences.
New promotional ventures, including the long-anticipated launch of Zuffa Boxing, could create the financial incentive for one final super fight. If Crawford takes that leap, he will rely on the same resilience that carried him through that dangerous moment in Omaha.
For now, Crawford’s story remains one of control and precision. He knows he can be hurt. More importantly, he knows exactly how to respond when it happens.
Common Questions About Terence Crawford’s Career
Has Terence Crawford ever been officially knocked down?
No. Egidijus Kavaliauskas forced Crawford’s glove to touch the canvas in 2019, but the referee ruled it a slip. Crawford remains officially undefeated without a knockdown.
Who is Crawford’s toughest opponent?
Gamboa hurt him the most, by his own account. Many analysts, however, view Shawn Porter as his most physical challenge and Errol Spence Jr. as his most significant technical victory.
Is Crawford planning to retire soon?
Crawford has entered the legacy phase of his career. He has not announced a retirement date, but he has made it clear he only wants the biggest fights before he walks away.