Anthony Joshua will meet Jake Paul in an official eight-round heavyweight bout in Miami on December 19.Reports about the matchup grew after Paul mentioned Joshua as a possible opponent in March.Both fighters signed a contract in November after Paul lost a planned fight with Gervonta Davis and Joshua sought a return following a year out.The announcement split the boxing world but created huge anticipation for a widely watched event. Key Details for the Miami Showdown The fight will take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Friday, December 19.Organizers expect the main-event ring walks to begin around 10 to…
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Terence Crawford has pushed back against criticism of his résumé, insisting he would have succeeded in any boxing era—and naming only one legend he believes would have truly troubled him: Floyd Mayweather Jr. Responding to fans on X, Crawford dismissed claims that he “doesn’t sell” and revisited a matchup he long pursued against Manny Pacquiao. He said the fight never happened because promoters didn’t want him becoming “too big too soon.” While respectful of Pacquiao, Crawford argued the Filipino icon would have had to take too many risks against him. “He’s been knocked out more than once,” Crawford wrote. “He…
Usyk questions Paul’s survivalOleksandr Usyk still wants his own clash with Jake Paul, yet he fears that dream may end this month. He recently squared up with Paul to build momentum for a future MMA fight. Now Paul steps in against Anthony Joshua in a fight that looks painfully uneven. Usyk worries Paul may not emerge in one piece on December 19. Their last fight weights show a 52-pound gap, and Paul stands five inches shorter than Joshua. Usyk highlights a huge size gapUsyk understands danger when smaller men face giants. He spent 24 demanding rounds with Joshua across two…
Sean O’Malley says Song Yadong was not the opponent he originally wanted for his 2026 return to the Octagon. After suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in his career, the former bantamweight champion told The Ariel Helwani Show he had asked the UFC for a lower-ranked opponent. “I asked for Aiemann Zahabi,” O’Malley said. “I was like, ‘Let’s just do something a little easier.’ But they were like, ‘Nah, we want you to fight Song Yadong.’ So I was like, ‘Alright, I guess I’ll fight Song.’” O’Malley later clarified he had been “joking,” but admitted he viewed Zahabi as…
Janibek Alimkhanuly tested positive for a banned substance ahead of his scheduled fight with Erislandy Lara.The middleweight champion aimed to unify WBO, IBF, and WBA titles in Saturday’s bout.The positive test followed a VADA screening, putting the fight and Alimkhanuly’s championship status in jeopardy. Fighter Requests Retest Alimkhanuly claims his first drug test returned negative and has requested a retest for the second sample.He insists he supports clean sport and made no changes to his vitamins or supplements.“I was surprised when I read the news,” he said, explaining the retest request. Fans React with Disappointment Fans expressed frustration at the…
A Veteran’s View on the Main EventTony Ferguson offers rare insight into the UFC 324 interim lightweight title fight because he faced both competitors. He lost to Justin Gaethje by TKO in the fifth round at the start of the pandemic. Three years later, he went the distance with Paddy Pimblett in one of his final UFC bouts. Now he watches them chase the same interim belt he once held and believes that the interim tag will matter if the fight turns tough and becomes a battle of will. Why Ferguson Favors the BritFerguson trusts his judgement because he endured…
Clarifai has partnered with Arcee AI to launch the “Trinity” family of open-weight large language models (LLMs) in the United States. As the official launch partner and hosting provider, Clarifai is enabling broader access to Arcee’s advanced AI models while showcasing the growth of U.S.-based open-source AI infrastructure. The Trinity LLMs are designed to provide efficient, deployable AI solutions. Open-weight access allows researchers, developers, and businesses to customize and integrate the models into their own applications without relying on proprietary constraints. This flexibility is key for industries seeking scalable AI deployments. Clarifai’s role as hosting provider ensures that Trinity models…
Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier’s long-running rivalry has flared up again, with Jones now dragging Cormier’s former teammate Khabib Nurmagomedov into the dispute. Despite both men being retired or near retirement, their feud continues online. Recently, Jones claimed he was offered a trilogy bout with Cormier—though not in MMA—before posting photos and videos from a trip to Chechnya to meet Ramzan Kadyrov. Cormier publicly questioned why Jones was travelling instead of spending Thanksgiving with his family, reigniting tensions. Jones fired back, referencing Cormier’s friendships in the sport, including with Khabib. With Cormier still working as a UFC commentator, he may…
Ben Whittaker delivered a flawless performance in his Matchroom debut on Saturday against Benjamin Gavazi.Whittaker knocked down the German twice, ending the bout in under two minutes.The victory preserved Whittaker’s unbeaten record and followed his second-round stoppage of Liam Cameron in April. Victory Overshadowed by Burglary After returning home, Whittaker discovered burglars had ransacked his house, he revealed on Instagram.He offered a large reward for information and confirmed thieves stole his IBF belt.Whittaker wrote, “Highs and lows of the sport…come back, house has been burgled…Find these people and let me know.” Future Prospects and Rematch Success Whittaker previously fought Cameron…
Aspinall reviews the abrupt endingTom Aspinall has shared his first video since UFC 321. He reflects on the night his title defense ended without a conclusion. Ciryl Gane poked both his eyes in one motion. The champion could not continue after the foul. His father later explained the extent of the injuries. Many fans demanded clearer rules and criticised the situation. Others questioned whether the stoppage came too quickly. Aspinall responded by posting medical documents and answering questions on his YouTube channel. Dispute over Dana White’s remarksAfter the event, many discussed how officials handled the eye pokes. Dana White said…