Claressa Shields Responds After Laila Ali Says She’d Consider Fighting Her For $15-20M

Davis is facing a misdemeanor battery charge and is slated to return to court July 29

Domestic violence charges have been levied against WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis after he was arrested on an alleged assault against a former girlfriend in Florida.

According to ESPN, the boxer was taken into custody July 11 in Miami Beach, stemming from an accusation of domestic violence, drawing a misdemeanor battery charge for the incident. He was transported there by the Doral Police Department. The 30-year-old was taken to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a $10,000 bond but was released. He is slated to return to court July 29.

The arrest comes nearly a month after he allegedly assaulted the mother of two of his three children on Father’s Day outside of her home in Doral, according to an incident report by the Doral Police Department.

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According to an incident report, Davis’ former girlfriend, who is also the mother of two of his children, told police officers that the two engaged in a verbal altercation over “personal matters and Gervonta having insecurities about the sexuality of their son.” On June 15, after the boxer arrived at her residence to pick up their children, the situation was elevated, and after he placed both children in his car, he allegedly punched her “on the rear of her head with a closed fist” and also slapped her in the face.

She retrieved the children, which angered Davis even more. She stated that he revved the engine of his car in a threatening manner, but she was able to extricate herself from the situation without further incident. She went to the local hospital for medical treatment.

The report also stated that there had been “approximately 10” undocumented physical altercations between the two of them.

Davis has had issues with the law previously that have included domestic violence. In December 2022, he was arrested after he allegedly hit a woman with a “closed-hand type slap.” The charges were later dropped.

It was reported earlier this year that Davis is slated to fight Aug. 16 in Las Vegas for a rematch with Lamont Roach. The last bout between the two ended in a majority draw in favor of Davis.

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Eddie Hearn Confirms Discussions For Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight

Anthony Joshua, once regarded as one of the best and most dangerous heavyweights in boxing, appears interested in taking on a second crossover fight.

Joshua entertained a non-traditional boxing fight before, when he took on, and then finished, the former UFC heavyweight ruler Francis Ngannou in just two brutal rounds. Ngannou had previously shook up the world as he put Tyson Fury on the deck in a prior bout, but Joshua beat him with ease.

He has since lost in dramatic fashion to Daniel Dubois, and has held “discussions” about his comeback through his representative, Matchroom boss Eddie Hearn. Speaking to Pro Boxing Fans, Hearn revealed the full plans for Joshua’s next fight, and talked about the possibility of a potential bizarre showdown with Jake Paul.

Anthony Joshua’s professional boxing record (as of 14/07/25)
32 fights	28 wins	4 losses
By knockout	25	2
By decision	3	2

Anthony Joshua Could Fight Jake Paul, According to Eddie Hearn

Hearn spoke to Pro Boxing Fans and discussed the options for Joshua’s next fight

Although it had seemed that boxing was finally going to deliver an anticipated all-British heavyweight showdown between Joshua and Tyson Fury, that is no longer happening due to the Gypsy King’s retirement. Hearn said that, although a fight against Fury is out of the picture for 2025, that is a fight they are going to target, regardless, going into 2026.

But, between now and then, bouts against Joseph Parker, Agit Kabayel or Martin Bakole seem logical. One that may not have seemed logical, is against Paul. But boxing is stranger than fiction.

Hearn said the following to Pro Boxing Fans: “I was with His Excellency yesterday, obviously he’d met Jake Paul, I think he would like to do it, you know, but it’s mad enough to happen. It’s not something we expected.

“If it’s offered to us I would be shocked if AJ didn’t accept it, why wouldn’t you?”

Hearn added: “The plan for us is to fight Tyson Fury next year, if we can squeeze in Jake Paul along the way and you guys want AJ to end this whole process, he’ll gladly do it.”

With Turki Alalshikh seemingly keen on making Joshua vs Paul, it seems anything is possible and there is a real chance we see Joshua take on Paul, before he takes on ‘The Gypsy King’ in 2026.

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Hearn confirms Joshua vs Paul fight

Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that talks are underway for a sensational bout between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, with the proposed fight receiving backing from Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority chairman, Turki Alalshikh.

In an interview with Boxing News during the Ring III official weigh-in, Hearn revealed that discussions have taken a serious turn following a recent conversation with Alalshikh, the key figure behind many high-profile boxing events in Saudi Arabia.

“After speaking to His Excellency last night… in this mad world that we live in, I wouldn’t be surprised,” Hearn said when asked about the possibility of Joshua facing YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.

The potential bout, which had previously been dismissed as fantasy matchmaking, now seems to have traction following Paul’s call-out of Joshua earlier this year. In March, the American provocateur claimed he would knock out the former heavyweight champion, sparking interest and speculation.

Paul later revealed during a press conference in April that Joshua had reached out to him privately, further fuelling the rumour mill.

“Our focus is to fight Tyson Fury, but (Joshua) needs a fight before then. If that’s Jake Paul and if you guys want that fight, I know the numbers would be massive, the world would want to see it,” Hearn said.

He also claimed that Joshua himself is open to the idea.

“I spoke to AJ about it, and he said, ‘If you want me to flatten Jake Paul, I’ll do it.’ And I know there will be a lot of happy people, but that’s what Mr Paul dines off,” Hearn added.

Joshua has been out of the ring since suffering a shock defeat to Daniel Dubois earlier in the year, and while he continues to eye a blockbuster bout with Tyson Fury, Hearn admitted the 34-year-old needs a tune-up fight before any title challenge.

Despite Hearn’s enthusiasm, Matchroom CEO Frank Smith struck a more cautious tone when speaking with Ariel Helwani recently. “I think there’s a chance you’ll see Anthony Joshua this year,” Smith said but dismissed Jake Paul as a likely opponent.

“It’s not Jake Paul. I think if I were Anthony Joshua and I got an opportunity to fight a guy—that was a Disney star a few years back, no longer,” Smith said.

Addressing Paul’s frequent call-outs, Smith added, “(Fighting AJ) is very different from fighting a 60-year-old Mike Tyson. Let’s be completely realistic about it.”

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Eddie Hearn confirms talks for Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul bout

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that discussions are underway for a potential blockbuster clash between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul, with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh reportedly keen to stage the crossover bout.

Alalshikh, the influential chairman behind many of Saudi Arabia’s major boxing events, recently met with Jake Paul in Riyadh, sparking speculation about an unlikely but lucrative showdown between the YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former unified heavyweight champion.

Speaking to Boxing News during the Ring III weigh-in, Hearn admitted the idea is gaining traction:
“After speaking to His Excellency last night… in this mad world that we live in, I wouldn’t be surprised.”

While Joshua still has his sights set on an all-British heavyweight clash with Tyson Fury, Hearn says the door is open for a crossover fight with Paul, especially with Alalshikh expressing interest.

“Yeah, there have been discussions,” Hearn told Pro Boxing Fans. “I think he [Alalshikh] would like to do it. It’s mad enough to happen. It’s not something we were targeting, but if it’s offered, I’d be shocked if AJ didn’t accept it. Why wouldn’t you?”

Hearn clarified that the focus remains on securing a Tyson Fury bout in 2025, but hinted that squeezing in a Paul fight wouldn’t be out of the question: “If you guys want AJ to end this whole process, he’ll gladly do it.”

While still in early talks, the potential Joshua vs Paul matchup has now moved from fantasy to a real possibility, with the financial and promotional power of Saudi Arabia making even the most unlikely bouts a reality.

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Claressa Shields Responds After Laila Ali Says She’d Consider

Claressa Shields Responds After Laila Ali Says She’d Consider Fighting Her For $15-20M

Boxing legend Laila Ali says she’d consider returning to the ring, but only under these conditions.

The former undefeated champion recently stated that she would consider fighting boxer Claressa Shields—but only if the payday is big enough.

In a recent interview, Ali, 47, made it clear that she’s not actively looking to come out of retirement. However, she revealed that a purse in the range of $15–20 million would be enough to make her seriously consider stepping back into the spotlight.

“The rumor that I heard is that unless somebody has $15, $20 million, don’t even call me [about a fight against Shields]. That’s all I got.”

She continued, “I said unless somebody calls me and says they have it, we’re not even gonna have a conversation. I’m not trying to come back and fight, but if someone offered that kind of money, I would actually have to think about it.”

Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, retired in 2007 with an unblemished record of 24-0. Widely regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time, her name still carries massive weight in and outside of the sport.

The potential matchup would pit Ali against Claressa Shields—an Olympic gold medalist and current multi-division champion often dubbed the “GWOAT”. Shields has previously expressed interest in fighting Ali, making this hypothetical matchup one of the most intriguing possibilities in women’s boxing history.

Shields has since responded to Ali’s comments, seemingly welcoming the challenge. “What a great weekend of boxing ! Really motivated! Now @TheRealLailaAli I’m the GREATEST NOW! Be careful what you ask for ! You know I’ve been wanting to make you eat your words! You not a better boxer than me & at 175 I’ll put you on your back! BEEN READY FOR YOU! #GWOAT @claressashields”. Shields wrote via X.

What a great weekend of boxing ! Really motivated! Now @TheRealLailaAli I’m the GREATEST NOW! Be careful what you ask for ! You know I’ve been wanting to make you eat your words! You not a better boxer than me & at 175 I’ll put you on your back! BEEN READY FOR YOU! #GWOAT…

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Eddie Hearn provides shocking Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul update after

Eddie Hearn provides shocking Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul update after

Eddie Hearn claims Turki Alalshikh is open to staging Anthony Joshua vs Jake Paul.

Alalshikh recently held a shock meeting with Paul in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where, amongst other things, they discussed business.

The pair haven’t seen eye to eye in the past, but they look set to put their differences to one side for the betterment of the sport.

Paul is on the hunt for his next opponent after overcoming former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr last month and is chasing a fight with Joshua.

Paul vowed to knock out the former unified heavyweight champion during a ballsy rant on his podcast earlier this year.

And soon after, the ex-Disney star received a phone call from AJ, where they verbally agreed to fight in 2026.

Joshua still has business to tend to with the divisional elite. Chiefly, a long-awaited all-British showdown with Tyson Fury.

But once the domestic dust-up is in the books, a fight with Paul is looking increasingly more likely now that Saudi powerbroker Alalshikh has expressed interest in the crossover clash.

“Yeah [there have been discussions], I was with His Excellency yesterday, obviously he’d met Jake Paul,” Hearn told Pro Boxing Fans.

“I think he would like to do it, you know, but it’s mad enough to happen.

“It’s not something we expected, it’s not something we’re targeting.

“If it’s offered to us, I would be shocked if AJ didn’t accept it. Why wouldn’t you?

“The plan for us is to fight Tyson Fury next year, if we can squeeze in Jake Paul along the way, and you guys want AJ to end this whole process, he’ll gladly do it.”

Paul has had a difficult time tying down fights as of late.

An agreement to face WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis in an exhibition came desperately close to being signed.

However, those plans were derailed when Lamont Roach held Davis to a draw in March.

Before entering into discussions with ‘Tank’, Paul saw another fight with undisputed super middleweight king Canelo Alvarez fall by the wayside as well.

Ironically, it was Alalshikh who essentially sabotaged the fight by offering the Mexican superstar a lucrative four-fight deal with Riyadh Season at the eleventh hour.

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Antonio Tarver Picks WInner In Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson Fight

Antonio Tarver picks Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson winner after the latter’s win against William Zepeda.

Shakur Stevenson called out Gervonta Davis following his win against William Zepeda on July 12. Stevenson proved he is just as good as he claims to be, putting on an absolute masterclass against Zepeda.

Zepeda, being the pressure fighter that he is, tried to put Stevenson in the corner and hurt him, but the WBC lightweight champion showcased his exceptional defensive work, as always. He also revealed a new wrinkle to his game with his attacks, landing multi-punch combinations on Zepeda at times.

After the win against Zepeda, Stevenson doesn’t have much competition left at 135 lbs. While Floyd Schofield could be a good opponent, the fight that actually makes the most sense is certainly against Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis.

Davis (30-0-1, 28 KOs) is currently entangled with the law and was taken into custody on charges of domestic violence against his ex-girlfriend. He has since been released, but more details of the case are yet to emerge.

That said, if ‘Tank’ and Stevenson actually end up fighting, it would be a dream match-up from a boxing point of view. Davis is known for his knockout prowess, while Stevenson (24-0-0, 11 KOs) showed he can fight any style inside the ring.

Former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver has now given his prediction on how the fight could potentially play out. Speaking to Boxing Social, he said:

It’s hard not to lean to the Olympian, the silver medalist [Stevenson] that has the amateur pedigree. The man can process a fight like nobody’s business. He made two or three different changes in the game to give himself a better chance of winning.

Tarver was thoroughly impressed by Stevenson’s work on the ropes and also how he performed in the middle of the ring. Tarver added, “The man has a deep bag, deep bag of tricks.”

The William Zepeda fight was also a big boost for Shakur Stevenson in terms of fan perception. He has often been accused of being too defensive in fights and running from his opponents. Stevenson showed that it takes two to tango and a fighter like Zepeda brought the best version of him out.

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Eddie Hearn drops Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua bombshell update as

Eddie Hearn drops Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua bombshell update as Turki Alalshikh enters talks

A fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua could be on the horizon as boxing’s most influential figure has now entered the talks.

A few weeks ago, Jake Paul returned to the boxing ring for the first time since his controversial win over Mike Tyson last year when he took on Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in Anaheim.

‘The Problem Child’ was met with a chorus of boos after he picked up the unanimous decision victory over the former WBC middleweight champion, moving one step closer to his goal of becoming a champion.

And looking to set up his next fight, during his post-fight interview, Paul called out several big names, with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua being one of them.

Eddie Hearn drops big Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua update

The 28-year-old successfully landed himself a spot in the top 15 of the cruiserweight rankings with his win, occupying number 14.

Following his fight, he did square up to cruiserweight champion Zurdo Ramirez, potentially setting up a fight with the Mexican, however, it seems as though talks are progressing for a fight against Joshua.

Eddie Hearn and Paul have historically not had the greatest of relationships, however, the Matchroom boxing promoter surprisingly stated that he would be open to the potential of that fight.

And in a recent update, Hearn dropped the bombshell that boxing’s most influential figure Turki Alalshikh is now part of the conversations and the fight is trending in a positive way.

‘The Problem Child’ met up with Alalshikh last week, seemingly in an attempt to patch up their relationship, and according to Hearn, Turki now wants to see Paul vs Joshua happen.

“Yeah (there have been discussions), I was with his excellency yesterday, obviously he’d met Jake Paul, I think he would like to do it, you know, but it’s mad enough to happen,” Hearn told Pro Boxing Fans.

“It’s not something we expected, it’s not something we’re targeting, if it’s offered to us I would be shocked if AJ didn’t accept it, why wouldn’t you?

“The plan for us is to fight Tyson Fury next year, if we can squeeze in Jake Paul along the way and you guys want AJ to end this whole process, he’ll gladly do it,” Hearn continued.

Anthony Joshua remains silent on potential Jake Paul fight

Although the former heavyweight champion is continuing to target a fight against Tyson Fury, a clash against Paul would undoubtedly pay him astronomical amounts of money.

Despite that, the 35-year-old has remained silent regarding a fight against Paul and hasn’t provided comment on his stance on that fight.

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Tyson Fury might not need Anthony Joshua for an all-British heavyweight super-fight as

Tyson Fury might not need Anthony Joshua for an all-British heavyweight super-fight as Daniel Dubois eyes ‘new era’

When Tyson Fury declared that he intended to return to boxing, he revealed he wanted to pursue a trilogy fight with Oleksandr Usyk rather than a long-awaited all-British battle with Anthony Joshua; But London’s Daniel Dubois is convinced beating Oleksandr Usyk would lead him to Fury

Tyson Fury might not need Anthony Joshua for an all-British heavyweight super-fight when he returns to boxing.

Fury announced his retirement at the start of this year, but has subsequently declared he will come back in 2026.

The former world champion is targeting a trilogy with Oleksandr Usyk, rather than a long-awaited all-British battle with Anthony Joshua. But London’s Daniel Dubois is convinced that, if can defeat the Ukrainian, he will be on course for a clash with Fury himself.

“Certainly,” Dubois told Sky Sports. “That’s a good position to be in. To be the man. You’ve got to come to me for all the belts if you want to be making some money and being in big-time boxing. It’s a good position.

“For sure, the future’s bright, when the heavyweight division is healthy, business is good.

“It’ll be like a bringing of a new era. The old guys sort of fading out and a new crop coming through.”

Promoter Frank Warren, who represents both Dubois and Fury, doesn’t think a fight between the pair is out of the question. “No, it’s not. It’s up to Tyson,” he told Sky Sports. “[It’s] very bright for British boxing.”

Dubois is fighting a rematch with Usyk at Wembley stadium, and may have a third fight with the Ukrainian if he is victorious on July 19.

“It shows that boxing’s very much alive in this country,” Warren said. “We’ve got to see what happens after the fight. It’ll be one a piece.”

Usyk won their first bout when he halted Dubois inside nine rounds in 2023. Although Usyk has never lost a professional bout, and has beaten Tony Bellew, Derek Chisora, Anthony Joshua (twice) and Tyson Fury (twice) along the way, Dubois is adamant that he now knows how to beat him.

“I’ll give him a real fight this time. That’s all I’ve got to say,” Dubois said. “We’ll have a game plan on the night. We’ve gone over it and ready to execute it now. We’ve got it all covered, I think.

“I’m preparing for him, we’re going to deliver.

“I know myself, I know I wasn’t 100 per cent right for that [first] fight,” he continued. “I’m not even looking back at that, I’m looking at a whole other fight, a whole different, fresh project.

“I don’t try and look back too much because we’re going forward in life. I’m a man of the future.

“Those two fights against Fury, those were definitely his moments. He’s got wear and tear, he’s been around a while.”

Dubois insisted: “Fury doesn’t throw bombs like I do so we’ll see.

“I need to make sure it’s going to be a passing of the torch. I’m the new fresh fighter, I’m the young lion and this is my time.”

Itauma in the mix?

Usyk, a small, fast southpaw who has proved to be peerless in the heavyweight division, is a difficult opponent to replicate in training.

Moses Itauma, an electric heavyweight prospect from the UK, is not small, but he is a wickedly quick southpaw. Dubois though has not been sparring with him in his training camp.

“Not a lot of fighters can [replicate Usyk], I don’t think, even southpaws, but we’ve got alright sparring, we’ve got alright work and sparring, everything combined is going to get me in the right place,” Dubois said.

“We’ve got guys like [Itauma] anyway, similar guys, similar fighters, so I think we’re covered.”

On Itauma’s current trajectory he could be a future opponent for Dubois. That fight could come sooner than most expect too.

“Yeah, possibly yeah, that’s what the game’s about. But I’m focused, tunnel vision on what I’ve got to do. First things first,” Dubois said.

“I’m going to win all the titles that’s the next step.”

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‘He’s a beast’ – Former Canelo Alvarez opponent would ‘bet’ on Terence Crawford in 50/50 fight

By Al Faqiih July 13, 2025

Canelo Alvarez has competed against some of the best fighters across weight divisions, including middleweight.

He has had some memorable fights in the division, including his trilogy against the now-retired Kazakh great Gennady ‘GGG’ Golovkin.

Now, a whole different puzzle at the weight above is posed by Terence Crawford in September, who dares to be great in a division two classes above his last bout.

Canelo may not be the same fighter who put on those high-paced performances against ‘GGG’ but he is not being counted out.

Former Canelo opponent Daniel Jacobs predicts close fight but edges towards Terence Crawford

Daniel Jacobs is torn between the two competitors after having shared the ring with the Mexican and having experienced Crawford in training for years.

But he has given the edge to Omaha’s favourite son.

He said: “(Crawford) He’s a dog, he’s a beast… Canelo obviously is self-explanatory, there is no need to go down the rabbit hole when it comes to him.

“But I do see this fight being a 50/50, but if I was a betting man, I would bet on Crawford, but also too you can’t count Canelo out, he would go in, assuming, as the favourite.”

Jacobs took the then-unified middleweight champion the distance but was beaten on the cards when it was all said and done.

He gave his expert view on how ‘Bud’ can approach the contest and achieve victory.

He explained: “Well, I can see in increments because Canelo, I have always said, is an amazing legendary fighter, but he fights in spurts.

“So sometimes it takes for the opponents to actually initiate him, giving the best. (Crawford may) Push the pressure, make Canelo fight, or play it safe and win on points.

Daniel Jacobs stopped once in 42 fights by an undefeated, unknown Russian technician

The ‘Miracle Man’ retired in 2024 after losing a unanimous decision to the son of boxing legend Shane Mosley.

His story was all the more incredible after being diagnosed with a rare bone cancer (osteosarcoma), beating it, and making a full recovery to return to the ring.

New York’s own left the ring with only five losses in a 42-fight career and only one stoppage in those defeats.

Undefeated former world champion Dmitry Pirog was unheard of outside of his native Russia and upset the American with a chopping right hand in the fifth round, to lay him out cold.

But due to a back injury, the Russian had to retire, but he remained undefeated with a 20-0 record and a world title to his name.

Crawford may have the dream end to his career if he can beat Alvarez, remain undefeated, and retire, which would be one of the great boxing feats of the modern era.