Chisora on Joshua's trainer: "He is great, but not for British fighters"
Ronald Crawley
April 19, 2024, 11:47 a.m.

Derek Chisora criticized Derrick James, the former trainer of fellow boxer Anthony Joshua. Chisora named James as ineffective due to cultural differences in training techniques. This statement was made during Chisora's talk with Crypto Casino LTD.

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Hearn believes Taylor can win the rematch with Amanda Serrano
George Fields
April 19, 2024, 11:32 a.m.

Eddie Hearn, Matchroom chairman, openly admitted that the rematch offer for Katie Taylor against Amanda Serrano was too significant to decline. Scheduled for July 20 in Arlington, Texas, this boxing event stands as a chief feature under the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight and will be broadcast on Netflix by MVP Promotions.

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Chisora named a boxer who can now beat Usik and Fury
Dmitriy Kel
April 19, 2024, 11:26 a.m.

British heavyweight veteran Dereck Chisora expressed his opinion that Anthony Joshua in his current form is capable of defeating the current division leaders - Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

"Right now I would bet on Joshua if he has a fight with Fury. His power would be too much for Tyson. Also, we should not forget that Ben Davison (Anthony Joshua's trainer - note) knows Tyson very well, so I think Anthony would win.

Besides, Joshua would have wiped the floor with Usik right now. I don't think the fight would have lasted six rounds. However, considering current records and past performances, the best heavyweight in the world right now is Usik. He has moved up to super heavyweight and conquered it. One more fight and he will be able to prove that he is the best regardless of weight," - quotes Chisora DAZN.

Recall that his last fight Joshua held on March 8, knocking out Francis Ngannou in the second round.

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Zakhozhyi made a prediction for the fight between Usik and Fury
Dmitriy Kel
April 19, 2024, 10:55 a.m.

Ukrainian super-heavyweight boxer Oleksandr Usyk believes that compatriot Oleksandr Usyk, the WBA, WBO and IBF world champion in this division, will be able to hold on for victory over British Tyson Fury, the holder of the WBC belt.

"We hope that Alexander will win. But actually I think it will be very hard this time. Because Fury has taken to training very actively. And we see what good shape he's in now. He's lost weight. I think he's going to try to outbox Usik. I don't think he'll be charging for a knockout. I think he will try to outscore by speed," - quotes Zakhozhego vRINGe .

Recall that the long-awaited fight for all belts in heavyweight will take place on May 18 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Jorge Linares: "Haney doesn’t have a 100 percent good punch"
Ronald Crawley
April 19, 2024, 10:49 a.m.

Former boxing opponent Jorge Linares commented this Wednesday that Devin Haney's increased weight could boost his knockout potential in the upcoming 140-pound title fight at Barclays Center on Saturday.

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Opetaia commented on rumors that he dropped Fury in sparring
Dmitriy Kel
April 19, 2024, 10:23 a.m.

Former world featherweight champion Jai Opetaia has denied rumors that he sent WBC heavyweight division titleholder Tyson Fury to the canvas during their sparring session.

"It's all bullshit. It's all fucking bullshit. It's annoying that reporters are spreading absolute lies instead of creating something positive. Two top fighters in two different weight classes helping each other move on. It's good for boxing and they want to criticize us and turn us against each other. It's stupid.

I've seen people say in interviews, "This happened, that happened." But they don't know anything. It's bullshit. Everybody who says this or that happened is really lying. You know what I'm saying? Unless you really weren't there, you don't know anything. I think that's a lesson for everybody. The rumors spread very quickly. It should be a lesson for everybody," Opetaya said in an interview with YouTube channel Seconds Out.

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Chandler: "It makes no sense for me to target McGregor's 'sore leg'"
Dmitriy Kel
April 19, 2024, 9:50 a.m.

American veteran of the UFC lightweight division Michael Chandler assured that in his upcoming fight with Conor McGregor, he will not attack the Irishman's left leg, which he broke in his fight with Dustin Puryear in July 2021.

"His 'sore leg' in his usual stance ends up in the back. So there's no point in me targeting it. You have to concentrate on your strengths. Heavy hand strikes to the head and body, translations, constant pressure and working to exhaustion. That's Michael Chandler's style. And it's silly to think I'd change anything.

On the other hand, breaking an opponent's rack can be beneficial. It affects movement and movement and punching power. But I don't think I'll be throwing a lot of leg kicks. I haven't thought about that yet," Chandler said on the air of The MMA Hour show.

Recall that the fight McGregor - Chandler will be the main event of the tournament UFC 303, which will be held on June 29 in Las Vegas.

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"Dick to dick, nipple to nipple." Bisping spoke out about the Strickland-Costa fight
Alexandr Ormanji
April 19, 2024, 8:50 a.m.

Former UFC middleweight champion and current commentator and analyst Michael Bisping has spoken out about the upcoming fight between Sean Strickland and Paulo Costa.

"Crazy fight, huh? Costa hits more powerfully, it's clear beforehand. I've trained with Strickland, he's very good in terms of boxing. He almost finished Adesanya in the first round. Shawn is ready to fight dick to dick, nipple to nipple. His style is tied around the jab though. Costa will come forward and punch hard. But Shawn has the advantage of stamina. This will be a five-round fight. And that's a significant advantage for Strickland because he has a style that allows him to conserve energy. Costa hits hard, he throws spinning kicks, he throws high kicks. It's all nice and cool, but those techniques take a lot of energy," Bisping wrote on social media.

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Tsarukyan told when he will be ready to fight with Makhachev
Alexandr Ormanji
April 19, 2024, 8:24 a.m.

UFC lightweightArman Tsarukyan revealed when he will be ready to fight the organization's current featherweight champion Islam Makhachev.

"Now I need to recover and rest. And then start preparing, train my body hard. I want to start camp on the highest mountain, then go down to the middle mountains... Yes a lot of things I have to do to be 100% ready. And on the eve of the fight I have to say - I will give everything I can, everything I can. I'm ready to fight Islam in September or October," Tsarukyan said in an interview with the UFC press service.

Recall, his next fight Islam Makhachev will be held against Dustin Porier.

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Whittaker compared Tsarukian to an animal
Alexandr Ormanji
April 19, 2024, 7:50 a.m.

Robert Whittaker, former UFC middleweight champion, reacted to an incident between the promotion's lightweight Arman Tsarukyan and a fan. Robert compared Arman to an animal.

I would like to point out one thing about Arman. He punched a dude in the crowd while entering the octagon! Arman is an animal! He goes into the octagon, but still notices all the shit around him and even starts swinging his fists (laughs)," Whittaker said on the YouTube channel MMArcade.

Recall that while walking out to fight Charles Oliveira at the UFC 300 anniversary event, Tsarukyan punched one of the fans in the audience. It happened after the fan showed Arman an obscene gesture.

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