The WBC stripped Terence Crawford of his world title for refusing to pay sanctioning fees, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said. Crawford responded angrily, telling Sulaiman, “Boy, you better slap your f***ing self.” The dispute arose during the WBC convention in Bangkok this week, casting a shadow over Crawford’s historic win over Canelo Alvarez. Historic Victory Overshadowed Crawford became the first three-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era, moving two divisions above his previous limit. He held all four belts only 81 days before losing the WBC strap. Sanctioning bodies typically demand about 3 percent of a fighter’s purse, though the…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Ben Whittaker headlines tonight against Benjamin Gavazi in a 10-round fight for the vacant WBC Silver light heavyweight title.The National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham hosts the Matchroom-promoted bout.Promoter Eddie Hearn signed Whittaker after he left Boxxer, calling him a future star on the fast track.The card airs live on DAZN at 2 pm ET / 11 am PT, with main event ring walks at 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT. McCann Outpoints Cotton in Super Bantamweight Clash Molly McCann defeated Ebanie Cotton via six-round points decision, 58-56, using precise and powerful punching.McCann dominated rounds one through four with hard…
Ryan Garcia turned down $20 million to fight Jake Paul, choosing a world title bout with Mario Barrios instead. Garcia has not fought since his shock May defeat to Rolando Romero. Paul last fought in June, defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, but his planned rematch with Gervonta Davis fell through after assault allegations. Paul still called out Garcia, Terence Crawford, and Francis Ngannou. Garcia told Covers: “I didn’t take the Jake Paul fight because I had the Barrios fight lined up…$20 million offered, I went with Barrios for less.” He criticized Paul’s 220-pound frame and argued a knockout would be…
Lewis Crocker plans to defend his IBF welterweight title at Windsor Park next spring. He won the vacant belt by beating Paddy Donovan by split decision in September before a packed crowd at Northern Ireland’s national football stadium. Their bout, a rematch of Donovan’s disqualification in March, brought boxing back to Windsor Park for the first time since Carl Frampton defeated Luke Jackson in August 2018. Officials have set the defence for 11 April, and promoters expect to announce an opponent within two weeks. Crocker remains unbeaten in 22 professional contests and continues to call for a future fight with…
Recent developments in high-profile cases, including the dismissal of charges against James Comey and Letitia James, highlight the importance of clarity in prosecutorial appointments. Legal experts argue that establishing clear rules can strengthen fairness and legitimacy in the justice system, discouraging arbitrary or politically motivated charges. The Comey and James cases were dismissed after federal judges found that the prosecutor handling the indictments had been unlawfully appointed. This procedural flaw rendered the charges invalid, regardless of their substance. The rulings illustrate how critical proper legal authority is in maintaining a fair and accountable judicial process. Prosecutorial appointments are a fundamental…
Kelani Jordan lost the TNA Knockouts World Championship in a triple threat match on “NXT Gold Rush.”Lei Ying Lee pinned Jordan over Jordynne Grace, claiming the championship and returning the title to TNA Wrestling.Jordan’s reign lasted just under two months after she upset Lee at “TNA Victory Road” to capture the gold. Lei Ying Lee’s Wrestling Journey Lee wrestled in WWE under the name Xia Li for seven years but never won a championship there.She debuted in the 2017 Mae Young Classic, joined NXT in 2019, and appeared on WWE’s first Royal Rumble.Lee reached WWE’s main roster in 2021 on…