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Anthony Joshua Perfectly Sums Up Dave Allen’s Brutal Knockout Win Over Johnny Fisher

Anthony Joshua has praised Dave Allen in the wake of his knockout win over Johnny Fisher.

The two British heavyweights met in a necessary rematch after first fighting the ten round distance in December last year. Though Fisher controlled the opening rounds in their initial bout, Allen turned the tide in the fifth with a knockdown and came on strong thereafter, with the Romford man doing well to survive.

It was a split decision in favour of Fisher, a highly controversial outcome given most felt Allen had scored one of the biggest wins of his career. In the rematch this weekend, he left no doubt. Though likely down on the cards again, it was the fifth once more in which Allen took advantage of a tiring Fisher to unleash his best shots.

He dropped the younger man once and finished him off with a devastating combination as the bell went, handing Fisher his first loss.

In the aftermath, two-time heavyweight world champion took to social media to praise fan favourite Allen’s journey back to winning ways.

“Dave was suicidal, a gambling addict who everyone thought was finished years ago. Now he’s got a family, a few hundred thousand to his name and his biggest win. Boxing.”

‘The Doncaster De La Hoya’ now has options, making it clear he is keen on more big nights under the lights at British level, with a title shot even an opportunity.

As for Fisher, it may be a long road back to headlining for the 26-year-old.

Claressa Shields Drops One-Line Verdict for Manny Pacquiao’s Surprising Title Shot Return Despite 4-Year Hiatus

Recently, a training clip featuring Manny Pacquiao took over boxing Twitter. The former eight-division world champion, now 46, was seen working the heavy bag—gloves on, focus intact, moving with bursts of energy that once ruled the sport. It wasn’t a press conference, a callout, or a weigh-in that set the internet off. It was just Pacquiao in the gym—back again.

And not just for any exhibition. The Filipino legend is preparing to face Mario Barrios, the current WBC welterweight champion, on July 19 in Las Vegas. A 29-year-old in his prime, Barrios has youth, reach, and activity on his side. In contrast, Manny Pacquiao hasn’t fought since his loss in 2021. The matchup, on paper, is clashing. In the ring, it could be defining for both.

While most of the internet was split between nostalgia and concern seeing the clip of PacMan back in the gym, Claressa Shields, the two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed heavyweight champion, chimed in with her own reaction. Yesterday, she too reacted to the clip with a line: “I can’t believe we Got this fight lol Pacquiao.” Shields’ reaction wasn’t dismissive or mocking—it was honest, raw, and very much in line with what many boxing purists felt. If Pacquiao vs. Barrios had been floated as a fantasy match-up even six months ago, it might’ve been brushed off as internet clickbait. Yet here it is—real, sanctioned by the WBC, and scheduled on a PPV stage. Shields’ tweet captures that rare disbelief that hits when something wildly unexpected actually becomes reality.

And when someone like Claressa Shields acknowledges a fight like this, it matters. Shields has never shied from giving credit where it’s due, and her tone here feels equal parts surprised and intrigued. Manny Pacquiao is not just a fighter—he’s a figure whose return even top-tier champions like her feel compelled to talk about.

Despite their different career arcs, there are parallels. Both fighters emerged from tough upbringings. Both have been vocal about legacy, not just wins. And both have traversed worlds beyond the ring—Shields in MMA and activism, Pacquiao in politics and philanthropy. As a result, she has long backed the boxing veteran, even against the then-unified welterweight champion.

Claressa Shields’ consistent support for Manny Pacquiao

Claressa Shields

In June 2021, during a media scrum captured by FightHype, Shields was asked to weigh in on Pacquiao’s then-upcoming bout against Errol Spence Jr. Without hesitation, she offered a tactical but glowing breakdown of what Errol Spence Jr needed to do: “He gotta be in top shape, gotta let his hands go, gotta watch out for the angles & I think he gotta have quick eyes. Look, you know Pacquiao is 40 or 41 or whatever, but man that dude train, he work out still and he’s fighting for a lot. So I believe that Pacquiao is not letting age get to him. So I think Errol needs to make sure to be sharp in there and have his eyes over.”

Her words stood out not just for their insight, but for their tone. She wasn’t doubting Manny Pacquiao’s capability—she was warning Spence to take him seriously, despite his age. The matchup would eventually be canceled, but Shields’ statement remains one of the more thoughtful endorsements Pacquiao received from an active fighter that year.

Just a couple of months later, on August 22, 2021, following Pacquiao’s unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas, Shields took to X to reaffirm her respect: “Still a great fan of @MannyPacquiao! He’s a legend! He still will give many guys problems too.” At a time when critics were quick to call the former world champion washed or past his prime, Shields once again doubled down on her belief in his skillset and his legacy.

Regardless of her long support, a lot of fans seem worried, and some are outright angry seeing Manny Pacquiao’s workout clip. As for Claressa Shields, her reaction: “lol,” leaves room for interpretation: is it excitement, disbelief, or a bit of both? Whatever the case, this unexpected matchup has shaken up the boxing world and set the stage for an unpredictable, high-stakes showdown that has everyone watching closely. The days ahead are bound to be super exciting.

Claressa Shields, the undefeated world champion boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist, has broken her silence following a suspension for testing positive for marijuana.

The 29-year-old appeared on Tamron Hall this week to offer her side of the story, explaining how a routine oral mouth swab could have resulted in a positive test after her recent victory in Michigan. She’s maintained that she didn’t smoke but may have had traces of marijuana from contact.

“One, the place reeked of marijuana,” Shields explained, recalling the venue where the fight took place. “Before I got to do the mouth swab, everybody was hugging and kissing me in Flint. … I know some boxers don’t stop and greet the fans, but I’m not one of them. I hugged and kissed everybody back.”

Shields further asserted that while her test may have come back positive, a urine test she later took proved her negative status, affirming her claim of always competing clean. “I’ve always competed clean, and I stand by that,” she said, sharing the negative results. “I take my integrity seriously inside and outside the ring.”

Hall insightfully explained to the audience that while oral swabs can sometimes give false positives from inhaling secondhand smoke, urine tests remain the most reliable method for detecting marijuana use.

Despite the clarification, the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission didn’t hesitate to issue a statement following the positive result, labeling Shields’ conduct as “an immediate threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest, and the welfare and safety of professional athletes.”

Shields, who was visibly upset by the commission’s harsh words, expressed how the accusations hit her deeply.

“When I read that, that’s what kind of hurt my feelings a little bit because I know that I don’t do anything wrong when it comes to boxing, and being a Black woman in the sport already, I have to work 10 times harder to even get equal pay, to even get put on TV, to get respect,” she shared. “I don’t even get to prove my innocence; I’m just already guilty. Everybody’s posting this stuff, saying that I’m a danger to the sport, I’m suspended, I smoke marijuana.”

Claressa Shields

Despite the public backlash, Shields remained grateful for her supporters and made it clear that she would be back in the ring soon. “I’m not suspended from boxing; I’m suspended [from fighting] in Michigan,” she clarified. Last week (Feb. 2), Shields won her fight against Danielle Perkins.

As the only boxer to have captured every major world title in three weight classes, Shields’ impressive career remains indisputable despite the obstacles that come her way. Take a look at her full interview with Tamron Hall below.

Carl Froch Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Anthony Joshua Can Ever Beat Daniel Dubois

Carl Froch has been speaking about Anthony Joshua‘s chances in a rematch with Daniel Dubois.

The pair last fought in September, with Joshua coming off the back of three solid knockout wins that helped him rebuild after losing back-to-back fights with Oleksandr Usyk.

Dubois was in good form too, having stopped Jarrell Miller and Filip Hrgovic in his previous two contests after his own loss against the Ukrainian. Defending his IBF belt, ‘DDD’ had Joshua down inside the first round, and then stopped him inside five to prevent ‘AJ’ from becoming a three-time world champion.

Dubois now has Usyk in his sights on July 19 when he gets a shot at undisputed glory, though he must overcome that knockout loss from their first fight back in August 2023. Should he do so, a rematch with Joshua remains lucrative.

Speaking to Sporting Talk, Hall of Fame fighter Froch showed little confidence in Joshua’s ability to reverse the result of the first meeting with Dubois.

“[Eddie Hearn] needs a miracle if he wants ‘AJ’ to come back, cause ‘AJ’ can’t fight anybody except a finished, past his best Tyson Fury if he comes out of retirement.

“It’s the only fight that makes any sense for ‘AJ.’ If he fights Dubois, he’s gonna get ironed out again, bombed out, he’s gonna get splattered. Don’t forget how bad that first fight was, he already had no confidence.”

Right now, Joshua is set for elbow surgery, while his promoter Hearn continues to appeal to Tyson Fury for him to come out of retirement and have one final showdown with his fellow Brit. He has been retired since January, shortly after he too lost his second consecutive fight to Usyk.

Tyson Fury remains cold to the idea of returning to boxing. Yet that hasn’t stopped fans—and some high-profile names—from urging ‘The Gypsy King’ to lace up the gloves one last time. Among them is Amir J. Tyson, son of legendary heavyweight Mike Tyson, who believes Fury’s comeback should be for nothing less than the biggest fight the UK has to offer.

But who would that opponent be? If you haven’t already guessed, it’s former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. The long-rumored showdown between Fury and Joshua has been discussed for years, but the fight has never come to fruition. Interestingly, ahead of Fury’s second bout with Oleksandr Usyk, he appeared more receptive to facing ‘AJ’.

However, after suffering back-to-back losses, Fury has seemingly slipped back into retirement. Though he’s walked away from the sport before—only to return when the right offer came along—this time, a comeback has yet to materialize. That’s why, when a recent training clip of his was posted by The Ring, it sparked excitement among fans, reigniting hopes of the former WBC heavyweight champion stepping back into the ring.

Among the first to react was Amir Tyson, who responded to the clip with a bold prediction. “Him vs. Joshua on Netflix would shut down the UK lol.” While a bout of that magnitude would undoubtedly captivate fans, it’s worth noting that Joshua and his promoter, Eddie Hearn, have consistently expressed interest in making the all-British clash happen. The only wrinkle?

Hearn’s ongoing partnership with DAZN, which would likely secure streaming rights—unless, of course, something seismic changes. Regardless, it’s not just Mike Tyson’s son who has asked Tyson Fury to make a comeback to boxing.

Carl Froch asks Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua

 Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

Former world champion Carl Froch has urged Tyson Fury to fight Anthony Joshua if he decides to come out of retirement. Despite Fury’s back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, Froch believes a clash with Joshua is still the most appealing option. “The only fight really that’s going to be interesting for the fans… is if he fights Anthony Joshua,” Froch said on his Froch on Fighting podcast.

However, Froch doubts Joshua remains a serious threat after being knocked out by Daniel Dubois“AJ has been flattened, ironed out, a few times… The minute he steps in there with somebody that was lively, with a pulse… he got f***ing flattened.” Froch believes Fury would beat Joshua comfortably, saying, “That was a career-ending performance. Mentally, physically, everything.”

That said, while it’s unclear whether Tyson Fury would ever return to the sport, the world clearly craves the Anthony Joshua fight. But the question is—can Anthony Joshua beat Tyson Fury?

CATSKILL — Students from Catskill High School happily poured into the gymnasium during eighth period Friday afternoon. They did not know exactly why they were gathering, but they soon found out from assistant girls’ basketball coach Kyle Lyles. He told the audience they would be meeting someone who walked the same hallways they did years earlier. Lyles said that person was known as “The Baddest Man on the Planet.”

That sparked a buzz throughout the crowd of teenagers as they speculated aloud about the identity of the visitor. When Lyles added that the person became the youngest heavyweight champion of the world at the age of 20, Catskill’s student body realized Mike Tyson would soon be joining them. At 12:57 p.m., Tyson arrived to speak to the crowd and then award a male and female athlete from the school a scholarship named after his beloved late trainer and mentor, Cus D’Amato.

Lyles, who is the director of the Cus D’Amato KO Boxing Club, introduced Tyson to the crowd. After briefly speaking, Tyson awarded baseball player Demetrio Morales and basketball player Ava Edmond the scholarships. Following a photo session with Tyson for each recipient, the students were told to return to class. They quickly stormed out of the stands and surrounded Tyson, with many kids taking pictures with him. Students then returned to the stands for a group photo with Tyson standing in front of them.

“I am just very grateful to be part of this town. I have always been grateful,” Tyson said. “I have never been in a family environment before until I came to Catskill, New York. I never understood family life until I came to Catskill, New York.”

Tyson arrived in Catskill as a troubled youth after first attending the Tryon School for Boys in Johnstown at the age of 13. A juvenile detention officer named Bobby Stewart, a former boxer, recognized that Tyson had skills in the sport of boxing and introduced him to D’Amato.

“I started here with nothing. I started here fresh,” Tyson said.

Before long, D’Amato became Tyson’s legal guardian after the death of his mother. After enjoying success as an amateur fighter, Tyson made a meteoric rise as a professional boxer. D’Amato died in 1985, and one year later his prized pupil captured the World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight championship after knocking out Trevor Berbick on Nov. 22, 1986, in Las Vegas. At that time, Tyson was 20. He went on to add the World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Council (IBF) titles to his resume in 1987.

The ferocity of his knockouts and Tyson’s aura captivated boxing fans and made him one of the world’s most well-known athletes.

Tyson’s first title reign came to a crashing halt on Feb. 11, 1990, when Buster Douglas knocked him out in the 10th round in Tokyo, Japan. Douglas entered that fight as a 42-to-1 underdog, and it is considered one of the biggest upsets in boxing history.

In 1992, Tyson was convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison. He served three years before receiving probation. He made a comeback to boxing in 1995, and one year later joined Floyd Patterson (another fighter trained by D’Amato), Muhammad Ali, Tim Witherspoon, Evander Holyfield, and George Foreman as fighters who regained the heavyweight title.

Mike Tyson

He eventually stopped fighting in 2005 following a loss to Kevin McBride, but Tyson jumped back into the ring in November at age 58 and lost an eight-round decision to Jake Paul.

Tyson’s life has changed a great deal. He has been married for 16 years to his third wife, Lakiha ‘Kiki” Spicer, who was with him Friday. They live in Nevada.

It was evident on Friday that the adopted son of Catskill felt great joy presenting the scholarships to Morales and Edmond, and simply being in the school and community again. Tyson smiled constantly and soaked in the adulation from kids who had never seen him fight.

“I wanted to see my friends’ children and grandchildren,” Tyson said.

When reflecting on D’Amato, Tyson said, “Everything I do, I do in the name of Cus. … (He) gave me hope for a better life. I want to give my children a better life.”

Tyson added he has found peace, something he could not have imagined before arriving in Catskill.

“What I learned in life is to never give up. Life is constantly changing,” Tyson said. “Sometimes, the change is a benefit, so don’t ever give up. I have been down and up and down and up. I just never gave up, and now I am now living the best part of my life at 58 years old.”

British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua has emerged richer than England football captain Harry Kane and heavyweight rival Tyson Fury as his net worth has soared to €232m, according to the newly published Sunday Times Rich List.

The two-time heavyweight world champion has seen his earnings increase by a whopping €24m from €208m last year to €232m currently.

Joshua has also been listed among the wealthiest under-40s in the UK, sitting in 24th place.

Despite his impressive financial standing, Joshua isn’t the number one athlete on the Sunday Times’ list.

That accolade belongs to golf star Rory McIlroy. The 36-year-old is worth a jaw-dropping €304m compared to his value of €263m a year ago.

McIlroy’s earnings saw a huge spike last month after he finally got his hands on the Masters, and in doing so, achieved a career grand slam. The win saw him scoop €3.68m, which saw his total PGA Tour prize money go beyond €117m.

Joshua’s rise on the rich list has seen him stay ahead of the likes of Harry Kane, whose €117m value placed him at No.38 in the list. The only other name included on the staggering list from the world of sport was Andy Murray, who placed at 35 with €128m.

The boxing sensation hasn’t fought since suffering a devastating knockout to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September. It looked like the pair would square off in an immediate rematch, but ‘AJ’ suffered a slight setback after picking up some minor injuries in the first encounter.

Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

Over the last few years, the heavyweight boxer has become accustomed to pocketing life-changing paydays. It was reported that he earned around €35m for his second-round KO of Francis Ngannou last year.

Joshua reportedly banked a guaranteed €7m following his defeat to Dubois—but roughly took home around €29m in total following pay-per-view sales.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that Tyson Fury was crowned the highest-paid boxer in 2024, ahead of rivals Oleksandr Usyk and Joshua, according to Sportico.

In total, the ‘Gypsy King’ pocketed a total sum of $147m (€137m)—with $140m (€131m) coming from salary/winnings, whilst the final $7m (€6m) came from endorsements.

From endorsement deals alone in the world of boxing, Joshua earned the joint-most, featuring alongside Jake Paul.

However, in terms of the highest-paid athletes in 2024, ‘AJ’ didn’t feature in the top 20. Instead, the Brit was placed at 30, pocketing a grand total of $60m (€56m) last year, with $50m (€47m) coming through salary/winnings.

FLINT – Two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion Claressa Shields has been nominated for Black Entertainment Television’s Sportswoman of the Year award.

Shields, an undefeated world champion, took to her social media accounts yesterday to announce that she has been nominated for BET Awards’ Sportswoman of the Year.

“Thank you BET for recognizing the GWOAT and showing love to women’s boxing amongst so many other great women,” Shields wrote on her X account.

The Flint native, who was nominated in 2020 and 2021 for the award, is the first female boxer to ever be nominated, which will be announced at the BET Awards on June 9 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.

Other nominees for Sportswoman of the Year include Angel Reese, Simone Biles, A’ja Wilson, Coco Gauff, Dawn Staley, JuJu Watkins, Sha’Carri Richardson, and Flau’jae Johnson. Reese, a WNBA star for the Chicago Sky, has won the award the past two years.

Since the award’s origination for both men and women in 2001, no boxer has won it. Gervonta Davis was the last boxing nominee in 2024, when New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson won the award.

Shields (16-0) is scheduled to fight New Zealand’s Lani “The Smiling Assassin” Daniels (11-2-2) July 26 at Little Caesars Arena.

Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels tickets: Cheapest prices, best seats for 2025 Little Caesars Arena boxing fight

Claressa Shields continues to take on all challengers. The self-proclaimed “G.W.O.A.T.” defends her status as the undisputed heavyweight champion on July 26 against Lani Daniels. The fight emanates from inside Little Caesars Arena.

Shields (16-0) is a two-time Olympic gold medalist. The 30-year-old is a three-time undisputed champion, holding all the gold at middleweight, super welterweight, and heavyweight. She beat Danielle Perkins in February to become undisputed at the latter level.

A record-breaking superstar, Shields returns to the venue where she won the WBC belt, ready to put on a show in front of family, friends, and fans.

“This will be one of my biggest fights yet,” Shields told the Detroit Free Press. “So you want to be there, and I’m going to prepare to give you guys a spectacular knockout.”

Daniels (11-2-2) is the IBF light heavyweight champion. It is a similar weight class to heavyweight (175) in women’s boxing. The two-time New Zealand amateur boxing champion went 0-1-2 in 2019 and has since won seven straight.

Here’s how to get the cheapest prices and best deals for Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels.

Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels Little Caesars Arena tickets

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Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels is in Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan on July 26, 2025. Home to the Detroit Red Wings and Pistons, the arena can hold up to 22,000 people.

Tickets are available now on StubHub.

Ticket prices start at $66.

Prices then range from $70, $80, $90, $100, $200, $300, $700, $900, and $1,118.

Little Caesars Arena seat map for Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels

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Claressa Shields vs. Lani Daniels fight card

  • Claressa Shields (c) vs. Lani Daniels for the IBF, WBA, WBC, and WBO heavyweight titles

Anthony Joshua richer than Harry Kane as boxer’s staggering net worth revealed

Anthony Joshua’s staggering net worth has been revealed as the boxing star has been named amongst Britain’s richest athletes. The two-time heavyweight world champion has seen his earnings soar by a whopping £20million, according to the newly published Sunday Times Rich List.

The 35-year-old is now worth a whopping £195m compared to his value of £175m last year. Joshua is also listed among the most wealthy under-40s in the UK – sitting in at 24th place.

The boxing sensation hasn’t fought since suffering a devastating knockout to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September. It looked like that the pair would square-off in an immediate rematch, but ‘AJ’ suffered a slight setback after picking up some minor injuries in the first encounter.

Over the last few years, the Brit has become accustomed to pocketing life-changing paydays. It was reported that he earned around £30m for his second-round KO of Francis Ngannou last year. Joshua reportedly banked a guaranteed £6m following his defeat to Dubois – but roughly took home around £25m in total following pay-per-view sales.

Earlier this year, it was revealed that Tyson Fury was crowned the highest-paid boxer in 2024, ahead of rivals Oleksandr Usyk and Joshua, according to Sportico. In total, the ‘Gypsy King’ pocketed a total sum of $147million – with $140m (£112m) coming from salary/winnings, whilst the final $7m (£5m) came from endorsements.

From endorsement deals alone in the world of boxing, Joshua earned the join-most, featuring alongside Jake Paul. However, in terms of the highest-paid athletes in 2024, ‘AJ’ didn’t feature in the top 20. Instead, the Brit was placed in at 30 – pocketing a grand total of $60m (£48m) last year, with $50m (£40m) coming through salary/winnings.

Anthony Joshua

However, despite the growth in his net worth, Joshua isn’t the number one athlete on the Sunday Times’ list. That accolade belongs to golf star Rory McIlroy. The 36-year-old is worth a jaw-dropping £260m compared to his value of £225m a year ago. His rise over the last year has seen him stay in front of the likes of Harry Kane – whose £100m value placed him at No.38 in the list. The only other name included on the staggering list from the world of sport was Andy Murray, who placed at 35 on the list with £110m.

McIlroy’s earnings saw a huge spike last month after he finally got his hands on the Masters, and in doing so, achieved a career grand slam. The British icon survived a rollercoaster final round and play-off against Justin Rose to come through the Augusta chaos with the Green jacket. The win saw him scoop £3.15m which saw his total PGA Tour prize money go beyond £100m.

Journalist Robert Watts, who draws up the list, said: “The Sunday Times Rich List is changing. Our billionaire count is down and the combined wealth of those who feature in our research is falling.

“We are also finding fewer of the world’s super rich are coming to live in the UK. Our research continues to find a wide variety of self-made entrepreneurs building fortunes not just from artificial intelligence, video games and new technologies, but also mundane, everyday items such as make-up, radiators and jogging bottoms. We know many of our readers find these people and their stories inspiring – especially the many who had tough starts or setbacks to their lives and careers.”