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Walter is one of eight active professional boxers in the Fury family

Roy Jones Jr and Floyd Mayweather have recently been recently been taking jabs at each other. Initially, Jones Jr told Andre Ward that Sugar Ray Leonard would have beaten ‘Money’ Mayweather.

Mayweather, never to shy away from expressing his feelings, clapped back with a video compilation of Jones Jr’s losses through his instagram story to which Jones Jr has since responded, calling Mayweather out for a fight.

The two legends clearly don’t want to give each other an inch and the beef is heating up. Manny Pacquiao has now shared his take on the situation. The Filipino notably fought Mayweather back in 2015 in what is still the best-selling pay-per-view fight in boxing history (4.6 million buys).

Pacquiao, though, has responded to the situation in his ever-humble manner. ‘Pacman’ pointed out that Ray Leonard and Mayweather are fighters from different eras and he doesn’t like comparison.

I don’t like to compare each other, what we have done. As long as we accomplish something that has inspired the fans, inspired boxing fans all over the world, you’re a contributor of the boxing industry. We can’t compare each other like that. I don’t want my accomplishments in boxing compared with other fighters. I don’t like that.

Pacquiao’s words aren’t surprising, considering he has had the same demeanor throughout his career. He is the only eight-division champion in boxing history and is set to make his return on July 19 against Mario Barrios. Pacquiao could break his own record of being the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history if he beats Barrios.

And ‘Pacman’ was recently asked whether beating Barrios could open the door for a potential Mayweather rematch. Money’ won 116-112, 116-112, and 118-110 when they fought back in 2015. Pacquiao, though, recently claimed that Mayweather is ‘scared to death’ to have a rematch.

As for Floyd Mayweather, he has always been a needle mover. Eight years removed from his professional boxing retirement, he continues making the headlines.

Boxer Gervonta “Tank” Davis was booked Friday, July 11 on battery and domestic violence charges in Florida, according to Miami-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation records.

Davis, the WBA lightweight champion, is in Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami-Dade County and bond has not yet been set, according to records.

Davis, 30, has a history of legal trouble, including a 2020 domestic battery charge in Florida and jail time related to fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident.

He was 30-0 until his last fight, when Davis and Lamont Roach Jr. fought to a controversial draw.

The world champion, nicknamed ‘Tank’, was arrested in the early hours of Friday morning

Boxing champion Gervonta Davis has been arrested on a domestic-violence battery charge.

The American, 30, was arrested in the early hours of Friday (11 July) morning in Miami Beach and booked at Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.

He is being held without bond, according to records at the facility.

According to a local news report from WPLG, the incident in question occurred on Father’s Day (15 June), with police saying that Davis went to the home of the victim – his ex-girlfriend – to pick up their two children.

A verbal altercation is said to have escalated into a physical one, with the victim’s mother calling the police as a result.

The news comes two-and-a-half years after Davis, nicknamed “Tank”, was arrested on a domestic-violence charge in December 2022.

On that occasion, Davis was jailed in Florida after striking a woman in the face with a “closed-hand type slap”, per police. The strike caused a small cut on the inside of the victim’s upper lip. The victim eventually withdrew the accusations against Davis.

Davis was also arrested on a domestic-violence charge in 2020. In 2023, he pleaded guilty to a hit-and-run charge after a 2020 incident that injured four people.

The unbeaten boxer, who holds the WBA lightweight title, last fought in March, securing a controversial draw with Lamont Roach Jr in New York.

Davis took a knee in that fight but was not judged by the referee to have been knocked down, and the boxer was allowed a brief, unusual break from competition to wipe his face in his corner. Davis later complained that he had hair grease in his eyes.

A rematch is expected to take place on 16 August in Las Vegas, though that could be complicated by this week’s news.

Joshua has been absent from ring since September 2024

Former WBO heavyweight champion and current interim champion Joseph Parker revealed that he would prefer to avenge his defeat against Anthony Joshua in 2018.

Joshua, who recently announced that he willthat he return to the ring in December 2025, has not fought since his defeat to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September 2024, where he sustained injuries.

The British boxer was planning to make a comeback in the summer, but his elbow injury delayed his plans. Now, following his successful elbow injury, his promoter Eddie Hearn has said that Joshua will return to the ring at the end of the year.

Speaking in an interview, when Parker was asked about the fight he would like most, he named Joshua, who beat him back in 2018.

“I would most like to avenge the AJ fight because back in 2018 I was a very different fighter to the fighter I am now, and AJ is a different fighter as well. He’s been the poster boy for boxing, and he’s brought a lot of attention to boxing, and I’d like to avenge that loss. I would love the opportunity to fight Joshua,” Parker said.

“I think he’s had some surgery, and he’s looking to come back again, so if that opportunity arises, I’ll take it with both hands, and it’ll be a great fight. If he’s still motivated and passionate about boxing, he should keep going. If that’s what he wants to do. He’s still got a lot to give.”

Parker is currently the interim WBO strap holder and is aiming for a world title, and Joshua is looking for a comeback, so the fight may benefit both parties.

Jake Paul reveals conversations with Anthony Joshua as promoter confesses truth about fight

After defeating Mike Tyson in November 2024 and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in June this year, the influencer turned professional boxer is starting to look towards his next big challenge.

Although a possible title fight against Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez is still in the works, another matchup that has caught the eye is a potential clash with former unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.

Recently, during an interview, Jake Paul revealed details of his private exchange of messages with Anthony Joshua, where, according to Paul, the Briton confirmed his interest in fighting, but not immediately:

He just said he’s going to do two more fights, and then we do it in 2026. But he’s willing

Who will be Jake Paul’s next opponent?

This is not the first time Paul has mentioned Joshua, as on his podcast last March, the YouTuber dared to say that he could defeat the former champion: “He has no jaw, no skills and is stiff”. Then, in April, he claimed that Joshua had responded: “I saw you challenged me. Let’s make it happen”.

Paul, 28, insists that fight will happen if the fight with Gilberto Ramirez does not materialize. The American currently ranks 14th in the WBA rankings at cruiserweight, although his inclusion has generated controversy within the organization.

Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua

When is Anthony Joshua’s next fight?

Despite Jake Paul’s claims, there is no official confirmation from Anthony Joshua’s camp about this fight. The Briton’s promoter, in a recent interview with Ariel Helwani, was clear on the matter: “I think there’s a possibility of seeing Anthony Joshua this year… but it won’t be against Jake Paul.”

He also suggested that Paul is taking advantage of Joshua‘s name for media purposes: “If I was Anthony Joshua and I was being offered to fight someone who a few years ago was a Disney star… he’s not anymore”.

Therefore, at least for now, the possible fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua seems to be more in the realm of speculation than reality.

Joshua is currently recovering from elbow surgery following his defeat to Daniel Dubois. His return to the ring is expected in late 2025, although an opponent has yet to be confirmed.

Matchroom Boxing CEO Frank Smith has revealed that Anthony Joshua could make his long-awaited return to the ring before the end of 2025.

Anthony Joshua, who hasn’t fought since suffering a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, is currently recovering from an elbow surgery he underwent in May.

Despite his absence from the ring, the 34-year-old remains a central figure in boxing headlines, particularly with fans still hoping for a long-rumoured clash with Tyson Fury.

However, Fury recently stated he won’t fight again until 2026, targeting a trilogy bout with Oleksandr Usyk.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show, Smith confirmed Joshua is likely to return before year’s end, but ruled out Jake Paul as his next opponent.

“I think there is a chance for Anthony Joshua this year,” Smith said.

Smith’s comments come in the wake of Jake Paul’s callout of Joshua following his win over Julio César Chávez Jr on DAZN in June. Paul, who has transitioned from YouTuber to professional boxer, claimed the pair exchanged private messages and even discussed fighting in 2026.

“He said he’ll do two more fights, and I’ll do two more fights, and then we’ll do it. He said he’ll kill me, and I’ll have to fight for my life,” Paul told iFL TV.

Despite Paul’s enthusiasm, Smith clarified that no formal talks have taken place between Matchroom and Paul’s team.

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn told Betfred that his heavyweight charge Anthony Joshua will return in November/December against a top 15 opponent.

AJ’s long-term promoter from Essex, England, shared the following update earlier today, “He will return in November/December and fight a top 15 guy, hopefully he’ll come back with an impressive win and then move into those Tyson Fury fights in 2026.”

In light of this new information, Sporting News has listed every single heavyweight currently ranked in the top 15 in the world right now.

Top 15 Opponents

Lawrence Okolie WBC #1

Michael Hunter WBA #1

Moses Itauma WBO #1

Derek Chisora IBF #2

Filip Hrgovic WBO #2

Efe Ajagba WBC #3

Jarrell Miller WBA #3

Zhilei Zhang WBO #3

Martin Bakole WBC #4

Lenier Pero WBA #4

Frank Sanchez IBF #4

Jared Anderson WBO #5

Bakhidir Jalalov WBC #7

Deontae Pettigrew WBA #7

Nelson Hysa WBA #8

David Adeleye WBO #8

Richard Torrez Jr. WBC #9

Dave Allen WBA #9

WBO #9 Murat Gassiev

Mourad Aliev WBC #10

Mahmoud Charr WBA #10

Deontay Wilder WBC #12

Justus Huni WBA #12

Andy Ruiz Jr. WBC #13

Dainier Pero WBA #13

Yoandy Toirac WBA #14

Guido Vianello IBF #14

Vladiyslav Sirenko WBO #14

Joseph Goodall WBA #15

Johnny Fisher WBO #15

Joshua hasn’t fought since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024, which is now the longest he has been away from a professional ring for.

He explained why he has taken the longest holiday of his boxing career yet, “I took a year out, first time in about 12 to 13 years as a professional, not even including the amateur stuff.

“But I took a year out, get my body right. I’m at a different stage in my career where I can look at time a bit differently.

“I’m all these years in front of me like the main man here, so I gotta make like really executive decisions about what I do next.

“So the minute I come back, you know I’ll come back with a bang rather than just keep rolling through and just going with the motions of the sport.

“I just thought, let me take some time out, so when I do come back, I come back fully active and ready to go again, and take the division by storm again!”

The sweet science has never been short on dream matchups—but some linger longer than others. One of them is the tantalizing clash between two titans of British boxing: the thunderous Olympic gold medalist from Watford and the undefeated giant with a gypsy soul. Fans have been salivating over Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury for years, but as the bout remains stuck in a promotional tug-of-war, opinions have begun swirling like a good left hook.

Amid this never-ending “Will they, won’t they?” comes a surprisingly sharp jab from none other than Frank Bruno, the beloved former WBC heavyweight champion and British boxing legend from the 90s. Speaking to IFL TV’s Kugan Cassius during a candid ringside interview—clearly still energized by the roar of the sport—Bruno pulled no punches while discussing who he believes would come out on top if the long-anticipated clash took place tomorrow.

When asked if he still watches the sport, the 63-year-old legend grinned: “Yeah, I watch boxing all the time—that’s my life. You always want to watch the boxing. There hasn’t been too much on at the moment, but I hope it comes into a season where a lot of people are fighting one another and it gets very busy.” It wasn’t long before Cassius steered the conversation into deeper waters: the elusive AJ vs. Fury fight.

Bruno, who once battled Mike Tyson and Lennox Lewis in his prime, didn’t hesitate. “Money talks, and bullsh*t always walks, man,” he smirked, before diving into the hypothetical: “When the money’s right on the table, you’ll see them jump to it like flies. It should be a good fight once they get together.” But when pressed on who he’d favor in that fantasy fight, the Londoner dropped a heavyweight opinion: “I’d edge it to Joshua, you know what I mean? I think Tyson Fury has seen better days. AJ’s still younger, hungrier, and wants to prove himself. So he’ll have that fight in him—and he’ll do a good job.”

While the boxing world keeps talking, one man might finally be doing the walking—quietly stitching together the showdown fans feared would never happen.

His Excellency Turki Alalshikh emerges as the quiet architect behind the long-awaited Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua super fight

The road to Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua has been so long and winding, it’s practically got its own postcode. While fans have grown numb to repeated postponements and cryptic callouts, it seems someone behind the scenes might finally be piecing the puzzle together—and he doesn’t throw punches, he pulls strings. In a recent IFL TV interview, Matchroom head Eddie Hearn lifted the curtain on the man he believes could finally make the mega-fight happen: Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh.

Hearn recalled a recent public outing with Joshua at Wimbledon, where the former unified champ was swarmed by fans. “AJ must’ve had about 4,000 photos yesterday. He didn’t turn one down… it takes like an hour to walk 50 yards with him,” he said. According to Hearn, Joshua calmly told him, “Look, I’ve given up trying to understand him years ago. I’m just doing my own thing.” While Fury remains elusive and unpredictable—“rebellious,” in Hearn’s words—AJ is quietly preparing for a fight later this year, regardless of who stands in the opposite corner.

But this isn’t just a tale of two personalities. The real shift, Hearn hinted, may be strategic. Speaking to BoxingScene via Instagram, he revealed: “They want them both to have a comeback fight. And then, in my opinion, Turki [Alalshikh]’s going to move straight forward and make AJ-Fury.” Alalshikh, the man already credited with orchestrating Fury vs Usyk, now has his sights set on closing boxing’s biggest unfinished chapter.

Manny Pacquiao claims Floyd Mayweather will never have a rematch against him.

Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao remains the best-selling pay-per-view fight in boxing history. The fight sold 4.6 million PPVs, which is unsurprising, considering Mayweather and Pacquiao were considered the two top pound-for-pound superstars in the sport during that time.

‘Money’ Mayweather won the clash via unanimous decision, with the judges scoring it 116-112, 116-112, and 118-110. Both legends have moved on with their respective careers , with Mayweather now retired and Pacquiao making a comeback at 46 to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title.

Fans have started speculating whether a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch could be on the cards if Pacquiao beats Barrios. ‘Money’ is now 48, but the fight has the potential to shatter PPV numbers all things considered. However, ‘Pacman’ doesn’t think Mayweather will ever entertain the idea as he believes he’s too scared. He told Covers:

I don’t think Floyd Mayweather will fight me again. He’s scared to death to fight again, that’s what I’m thinking. It’s a huge fight, but there’s a lot of reasons or alibis he didn’t make (the rematch with me). Lots of excuses, I guess.

In terms of accomplishments, both Mayweather and Pacquiao are in their own league. One went 50-0-0 while the other is the only eight-division champion in boxing history. That said, both are closing in on 50 and way past their prime.

Despite that, they are two of the biggest superstars in boxing history and a rematch would inherently generate lots of attention. Mayweather’s final professional bout was in 2017, against Conor McGregor, which he won via 10th round stoppage. The biggest draw in boxing history has since fought Logan Paul, Deji Olatunji, Tensin Nashukawa, and others in exhibition bouts.

As for Pacquiao, he is back in the ring after a four-year hiatus. Pacquiao’s last professional win was back in 2019, against Keith Thurman. ‘Pacman’ is taking on a world champion in Barrios, who is 16 years younger than him, and fans are keen to see how Pacquiao fares at this age.

The July 19 showdown takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.