This week’s boxing news featured some big fights, a potential retirement for Anthony Joshua, Evander Holyfield’s rise and a fight that could see Manny Pacquiao retire. We’ll also take a look at the matchup between Pacquiao and Gennadiy Golovkin.
Anthony Joshua could retire
There have been rumors that Anthony Joshua may retire from boxing. The British heavyweight champion was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk in September, which left him without the IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles. Despite this, Eddie Hearn has been adamant that Joshua will not retire from the sport. However, he may become an outsider in the heavyweight division if he loses his next fight.
The rumors surrounding Anthony Joshua’s retirement have caused a stir on social media. The boxing promoter Eddie Hearn, who has promoted Joshua, refused to discuss his future with the media after the Usyk fight. Instead, he insisted that the British heavyweight champion would get his revenge.
Evander Holyfield is on the rise
Evander Holyfield is back on the boxing scene after an extended layoff. His return to the ring will feature an ex-UFC star, Vitor Belfort, in a 10-round bout. Evander Holyfield is fighting for the first time since retiring from the sport in 2006, and it could be the beginning of a comeback for the former heavyweight ข่าวมวย. In fact, he was tabbed by the Triller music video app to take over Oscar De La Hoya’s spot in the boxing ring. He was also licensed by the state of Florida to participate in a fully regulated boxing match.
Holyfield’s first big fight in 2002 was an impressive one. He won the unified WBC, IBF, and WBA heavyweight titles. He also went on to retain these titles for a second time in 1997 and 2000, and he defended them for the fourth time in 2001.
Manny Pacquiao isn’t done boxing yet
Despite his age and advancing years, Manny Pacquiao is still far from finished in the boxing ring. It’s a good thing the Filipino hasn’t given up just yet. In addition to his rigorous training, Pacquiao also must complete 1,150 sit-ups in different positions. He also must spend more than 1,000 hours in the gym.
Pacquiao has a rock solid chin. In his 72 pro fights, the Filipino only suffered defeat eight times. He also lost only twice in a row. This resilience is the cornerstone of his legacy. Despite being knocked out, Pacquiao has shown remarkable resilience and a resiliency to defeat. He has been knocked out only three times, once in 2012 against Miguel Marquez. In fact, Pacquiao was knocked out for nearly a minute during that fight.
Manny Pacquiao’s fight with Gennadiy Golovkin
In an upcoming middleweight title fight, Manny Pacquiao could face Gennadiy Golovkin. The Russian is the current IBF middleweight champion and is currently in talks to fight Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez in 2021. Golovkin is a two-time world champion and holds the record for most successful defences at 160 pounds.
While Golovkin turned 40 the day before his fight with Pacquiao, he was still able to fight well and win a unanimous decision. He also added the WBA middleweight title to his resume. Now, Golovkin is on his way to a third fight with Canelo Alvarez. Armchair experts should let these fighters fight until they’re done fighting.
Devin Haney makes his debut on this list
Devin Haney has made a name for himself as a professional boxer, having won his first world championship belt in his fight against Francisco Santiago. The award was also his first world title, with the prize money exceeding $800,000. Since then, Haney has won six of his eight fights and is now a DAZN star. In his fight against Antonio Moran on May 25, Haney knocked him out in the sixth round, earning six figures.
Devin Haney has been training for years and has been training with some of the best names in boxing. He was a part of Floyd Mayweather Sr.’s promotional company, and was also trained by Floyd Mayweather Jr. After his father passed away, Floyd took him on as a replacement. They began video calling each other while he was in lockdown, and they also train together in the gym.
Morning Kombat’s Luke and Brian preview UFC Fight Night: Rodriguez vs. Lemos
On this episode of Morning Kombat, Luke and Brian preview UFC Fight Night, highlighting Dmitry Bivol vs. Gilberto Ramirez, and play Over/Under around the combat sports news. GSP officially leaves the UFC, Michael Chandler signs an eight-fight extension, and more. You’ll also hear from fans, fighters, and promoters.
Rodriguez is an unbeaten, undefeated strawweight contender on a four-fight streak. Her last loss was to Carla Esparza, who won the UFC women’s strawweight title two months later. If she wins, Rodriguez will surely be guaranteed the title fight against Valentina Shevchenko. However, Lemos is on a six-fight winning streak.