Wednesday, 7 February
WHET WEDNESDAY
This week kicked off with a convincing message from undefeated world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, who steered that each one speak of his demise, following the postponement of the preliminary Oleksandr Usyk date, have been tremendously exaggerated.
“I maintain listening to speak about me retiring,” he bellowed into his telephone, from what gave the impression to be the within of the Wardrobe that results in Narnia. “I ain’t retiring wherever. I’ve acquired two fights with Usyk, then I’m going to struggle AJ as soon as, possibly twice… then I’m going to struggle Ngannou once more. And that’s simply the beginning. There’s 5 little fights so that you can whet your urge for food with. I ain’t going nowhere. I’m 35 years previous and within the prime of my life.”
Two blokes who will not be fairly of their prime but, however are each being tipped for giant issues, have been nudged nearer collectively by the EBU on Wednesday as they formally ordered Adam Azim to defend his European light-welterweight title towards fellow Brit Dalton Smith and the purse bid has been set for February 28. I imply it’s a pleasant concept however let’s not maintain our breath on that one.
To shut out a really busy Wednesday, Eddie Hearn additionally revealed he can be sending out an official supply to Gervonta Davis a couple of summer time struggle with Conor Benn earlier than he went to be that evening.
Thursday, 8 February
Thursday was all concerning the 140lbers as studies emerged within the night that Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia, former newbie rivals and two of the largest names within the sport, are ‘near finalising’ a deal for a money-spinning Las Vegas conflict on April 20. Then, inside hours of the story, that deal was apparently carried out and dusted.
Then, within the night, Teofimo Lopez put his model of the 140lb title on the road towards Jamaine Ortiz in entrance of simply over 6,000 individuals in Vegas. He entered the sector dressed as a ringmaster however he was something however throughout a lacklustre efficiency the place he struggled to make a dent within the elusive challenger. Even so, he nonetheless did sufficient to win on all three playing cards. Terence Crawford, who has been just lately referred to as out by Lopez, Tweeted: “He acquired a present and he understand it that’s why he crying.”
On the undercard, one of the crucial thrilling youngsters within the sport Abdullah Mason went 12-0 (10) by crushing Benjamin Gurment. There was additionally an announcement win for Keyshawn Davis towards Jose Pedraza.
In the meantime, the pesky EBU have been at it once more just a few divisions larger, calling for one more all-British showdown between champion Tyler Denny who they ordered to defend towards the lesser-spotted Felix Money. The purse bid for that one is February 19.
Tyler Denny(Pic Lawrence Lustig)
Friday, 9 February
HOT SEAT
It was a busy previous Friday with Haney-Garcia formally introduced, whereas a top quality home conflict between Florian Marku and Chris Kongo was additionally confirmed for March 31, on the undercard of Fabio Wardley towards Frazer Clarke, in Britain.
Up in Sheffield, in the meantime former Sky Sports activities stalwart Adam Smith returned to commentary obligation after almost two years out. Smith confirmed his departure from Sky late final 12 months and revealed he has been battling most cancers.
However he was again within the chair on Friday evening, calling the fights on the Park Group Area on the GBM present, dwell on Talksport’s Youtube channel, on which one of many matchmakers listed by Boxrec was the good boxing journalist and broadcaster Steve Lillis.
In the meantime, sources near The Week confirmed that talks are already nicely underway concerning an all-British showdown between Anthony Yarde and Joshua Buatsi for this summer time. Buatsi gained final weekend towards Dan Azeez so all eyes can be on the Copper Field on Saturday to verify Yarde retains to his facet of the cut price by beating 32-3 Marko Nikolic.
Saturday, 10 February
CHALK AND CHEESE
With nonetheless greater than two months to go, Haney and Garcia wasted no time getting the juices flowing for his or her April 20 struggle with a great, quaint push-and-pull at an impromptu face. “Your dad is pimping you out,” Garcia barked in Haney’s face. “You’re not like that. I’m going to beat the shit out of you,” Haney responded.
After a minute of variation alongside that comparable theme, Garcia pushed Haney away and there was a minor flashpoint between the 2 20-somethings. They continued shouting after which even Invoice Haney began making an attempt to get at Garcia. One thing tells me the build-up to this may be extra enjoyable than the struggle itself.
Over in London, in the meantime, it was a really completely different story between two rivals. Yarde did the enterprise on the Copper Field and Queensberry even acquired Buatsi in attendance and introduced him in for the post-fight interview. There was numerous hugging and respect and no person acquired referred to as a punk, a bitch or the rest.
“Initially, congrats on the struggle bro,” Buatsi mentioned with a fist bump. “I’m right here as a result of I believe the struggle ought to be subsequent. Let him take pleasure in this win or no matter however from my facet I’m down with it and I’m certain him and his crew really feel the identical method.”
Yarde added: “I’m prepared each time. It’s about making the deal and making it occur.”
Anthony Yarde and his coach, Tunde Ajayi
Sunday, 11 February
Sundays could be a desolate place when it’s a must to compile a listing of each day information gadgets however TV Azteca got here up trumps for The Week this time after they revealed that Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez will maintain a press convention on Tuesday to make ‘vital bulletins about his profession.”
I do know what you’re pondering: That’s simply an announcement about an announcement. There isn’t a precise information there. However it is a Sunday we’re speaking about, let’s take it and run with it.
We all know Canelo has not boxed since September when he simply outpointed light-middleweight champion Jermell Charlo, which was the primary of his cope with PBC, which is anticipated to incorporate two fights this 12 months. Most assume the primary of these shall be Might 4, Cinco de Mayo weekend, though there’s nonetheless no opponent confirmed, which is what Tuesday may be about. Fellow Mexicans David Benavidez and Jaime Munguia have each been steered as potential opponents for that one however most likely finest to not maintain your breath at this stage.
Monday, 12 February
A FLYING SHAME
Deontay Wilder has opened up on his defeat to Joseph Parker in Riyadh on December 23 – citing journey to Saudi Arabia as an element.
This can be a man who as soon as mentioned he misplaced to Tyson Fury as a result of his ringwalk outfit was too heavy, now the 20 hours of journey to the Kingdom has let him down. It isn’t confirmed whether or not or not he wore the light-up go well with on the aircraft.
“In coaching for that I needed to journey two occasions,” he advised Youtube’s Elie Seckbach. “That’s 20 hours of travelling. And people guys have been already in Europe, they have been solely ⅔ hours away. I’m not complaining, I’m simply saying what I needed to undergo.”
At welterweight, one of many sport’s most gifted males, Jarron ‘Boots’ Ennis, has filed a lawsuit towards his promoters NOW Boxing. The criticism focuses on Ennis’ lack of exercise since he signed with them in 2019.
It has been reported that mentioned deal would assure Ennis eight fights throughout the primary two years and 6 extra throughout years three and 4. Nevertheless the 26-year-old has fought simply 10 occasions within the 5 years since he signed with them and desires out – and a judgement ‘in extra of $1m’.
Deontay Wilder (Richard Pelham/Getty Pictures)
Tuesday, 13 February
FLIPPING HELL
On pancake day the Canelo information began to emerge and the reception was very a lot… flat.
Regardless of a clamour for the Mexican idol to field the Mexican Monster David Benavidez, and even Munguia, it seems that he’ll in truth struggle Jermall Charlo, eight months after he cruised previous his twin in a glorified mismatch. I hope you weren’t truly holding your breath.
Huge twin Charlo has boxed simply as soon as since June 2021 after nicely documented psychological well being points which included suicidal ideas. He drew a line beneath the hiatus in November however didn’t essentially impress throughout his 10-round UD of Jose Benavidez Jr.
Properly blow me down with a (former) feather(weight champion) – 14 days. That’s how lengthy Shakur Stevenson’s retirement lasted. That was not even lengthy sufficient for him to maneuver right into a lakeside house and smoke the aged residents at scrabble. As an alternative, the 26-year-old southpaw, who’s at present ranked at No.3 on the earth at light-weight and is the holder of the WBC belt, shall be again in boxing by the summer time.
“I’ll struggle any and everyone this what I do,” he Tweeted. “See y’all in June. I couldn’t maintain myself away from it love this shit an excessive amount of lol.”
