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They have booked the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol and the entire card is actually amazing.

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol 2

Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker

Shakur Stevenson vs Floyd Schofield

Carlos Adames vs Hamzah Sheeraz

Vergil Ortiz Jr vs Israil Madrimov

Joshua Buatsi vs Callum Smith

Zhilei Zhang vs Agit Kabayal

Great card!

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Israil Madrimov: This is my division!

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Published: July 30, 2024

'The Dream' sends warning to Crawford ahead of blockbuster 154lbs World Title showdown

Israil Madrimov  has warned  Terrance Crawford  that he has bitten off more than he can chew ahead of their hugely-anticipated clash for the WBA and WBO interim Super-Welterweight World Titles at the top of this Saturday's unmissable Riyadh Season Card at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, live worldwide on  DAZN PPV .    'The Dream' (10-0-1, 7 KOs) makes the first defence of his WBA crown against the toughest opposition possible after winning the belt in spectacular fashion in his last outing on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's brutal KO win over Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia earlier this year.     The Uzbek star took on Magomed Kurbanov for the vacant title and stopped the Russian in five rounds with a dominant performance to continue his impressive unbeaten run in the paid ranks, following a glittering amateur career.    Pound-for-pound star Crawford is attempting to create even more history as he bids to win a World Title in a fourth weight category after cleaning up at Lightweight, Super-Lightweight and Welterweight, but Madrimov is convinced that he is the man to shock the world and inflict a first career defeat on 'Bud'.    “My dream has always been to fight the best boxers and the pound-for-pound boxers," said  Madrimov . "When I received the news that I would be making my first World Title defence against Terence Crawford I was very happy; let’s go! I am ready all of the time.    “I have always been a fan of Terence Crawford. I like his style. He has great movement. It’s a good style. It is true that he is one of my favourite boxers. There is always a first guy, and I want to be the first guy to beat him and to break all of the records.    "He doesn’t have any weaknesses. I haven’t seen any of those, but I will try to discover some. I am very excited to get this opportunity to make a statement, and I will Inshallah. I’m not Errol Spence Jr. I am Israil Madrimov. This is my division.     "He's moving up in weight. I'm the World Champion here, and I don't think about him. I think about myself and I think about accomplishing my goals and winning this fight. It's a huge honour and opportunity for me to show my skills and I want to win this fight in style. And still!"    Crawford vs. Madrimov tops a blockbuster Los Angeles Riyadh Season Card this weekend, Mexico's  Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz  (26-2-1, 18 KOs) defends his WBA Super-Lightweight World Title against  Jose Valenzuela  (13-2, 9 KOs), former Unified Heavyweight World Champion  Andy Ruiz Jr.  (35-2, 22 KOs) returns against New York's  Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller  (26-1-1, 22 KOs), undefeated Heavyweight contender  Jared Anderson  (17-0, 15 KOs) collides with  Martin Bakole  (20-1, 15 KOs) in a an explosive match-up for the NABF and WBO International Titles, Cuba's  David Morrell  (10-0, 9 KOs) defends his WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title against  Radivoje 'Hot Rod' Kalajdzic  (29-2, 21 KOs), Olympic Lightweight Champion  Andy Cruz  (3-0, 1 KO)   continues his 135lbs campaign when he takes on Mexico’s  Antonio Moran  (30-6-1, 21 KOs) with the IBF International and WBA Continental Latin-American Titles on the line, unbeaten Super-Middleweights  Steve Nelson  (19-0, 15 KOs) and  Marcos Ramon Vazquez  (20-0-1, 10 KOs) meet over ten rounds and Saudi Arabian Welterweight talent  Ziyad Almaayouf  (5-0, 1 KO) fights in the US for the first time against Poland's  Michal Bulik  (6-7, 2 KOs).   

(Featured Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)

[mvson]

A star was born. 💫

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April 29th 1990 saw Stephen Hendry, aged 21, become the youngest world snooker champion by beating Jimmy White 18-12 in the final.

Nicknamed “The Golden Boy” or “The wonder Bairn” Hendry set many records during his career, and most of them still stand. Stephen won a record 36 ranking and 79 titles in all (from 115 finals). Ronnie O'Sullivan has also won 36 ranking tournaments

He has won a record seven World championships, six Masters and five UK championships. After surpassing Steve Davis in 1990 he was the No. 1 player in the rankings until 1998. In 2006 he regained the top spot. Hendry became the first player to make more than two tournament 147s. His first was made in the 1992 Matchroom League and his second in the 1996 World Championship The record-breaking third maximum came on 25 Nov 1995 in the UK Championship. In total he score 11 maximums in tournament play, second only to, yes that man again O'Sullivan.

Stephen made seven centuries in the final of the 1994 UK Championship which is a record in a professional match. He also became the first player ever to make five centuries in seven frames. He won five successive World Championship titles and 36 consecutive matches in ranking tournaments. That’s the longest unbeaten run ever. The records continue he holds the record for most tons by one player in a tournament. He made 16 centuries during the 2102 World Championship.

Stephen Hendry announced his retirement from snooker after a heavy 13-2 defeat by fellow Scot Stephen Maguire at the Crucible. He looked out of sorts against Maguire in a one-sided World Championship quarter-final, said he made the decision three months beforehand It brought to an end his record 23 consecutive seasons in the top 16 of the world rankings. Even though he was unhappy with his standard of play, it has to be remembered during his fire match at the Crucible that year, he still managed to rattle in his 11 maximum break.

Last month he decided against entering this years World s he felt that were was too much else going on off the table for him at the moment.Championship. Stephen is currently part of the tour courtesy of a two-year invitational card that was given to him at the start of the 2022-23 season. However, he has endured a barren campaign, with no wins from five matches so far.

What is still unclear is whether Hendry's invitational card is going to be renewed by the World Snooker Tour, and whether he even wants it to be having not played that regularly over the past two seasons.

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Andy Cruz: Keyswein Davis 'wants to fight against anyone who can fight' - accuses WBO Champ of avoiding the main competition

Andy Cruz showed his hatred towards the scared way ‘The Business Man’ which Keyswein Davis goes around his career, telling his followers on x not a light champion WBO “Fight anyone who can fight.” (Credit: Matchroom Boxing) Keyswein is well moved by his top position champions, as they wanted him to become a star, and if they put him in with Andy Cruz, he was likely to lose, and that they would…

[theanticool]

Jose Felix SHOCKS Gary Cully to get a massive stoppage win

“We keep bringing these Mexicans over and they keep knocking out our boys!” - Commentary

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Terence Crawford: Come fight night I will show the world why I'm the best fighter on the planet

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Published: July 30, 2024

Pound-for-pound star goes for World Title in fourth division in LA this Saturday, live on DAZN PPV

Terence Crawford is out to remind fans why he is considered to be the number one pound-for-pound fighter on the planet when he takes on Israil Madrimov for the WBA and WBO interim Super-Welterweight World Titles at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles this Saturday, August 3, live worldwide on DAZN PPV. Crawford (40-0, 31 KOs) is gunning to become a four-weight World champion as he moves up to 154lbs after conquering the Welterweight division with a stunning KO win over Errol Spence to be crowned the undisputed champion at 147lbs in Las Vegas in July last year. The Omaha star, who headlines the first ever Riyadh Season card on U.S. soil this weekend, has already ruled the roost at Super-Lightweight and Lightweight, and now 'Bud' is arrowing in on cementing greatness by relieving Madrimov of his WBA 154lbs crown.  “Realistically the next step was to do a rematch with Spence," Crawford told Matchroom. "For whatever reason it didn’t happen, so I had to move on with my career. The ultimate goal was to try to get the Canelo fight. That didn’t happen, so we went to the next best thing. "154 was wide open. I was looking to fight Charlo, he left, so I‘ve got a fight with whoever I could get for a World Title. Israil Madrimov is a tremendous fighter. He’s 10-0, already a World Champion. He’s a tough dangerous fighter. I think it’s going to be an exciting fight. “I think he’s very strong. I think he’s ‘herky-jerky’. I think he’s illusive, he can box, he can brawl, he can move, he can take a punch and that make for a great fight. I know he’s going to train hard. I know his coaches will train him to be the best that he can be and come fight night he’s going to try to do any and everything to dethrone me from my top spot, even though he’s the champion. "He wants what I’ve got and that’s the recognition, the accolades, the pound for pound spot. He wants to be on top of the world like myself. He's going to be filled with so much energy to prove to the world that he belongs in the ring with the top fighters. I consider Israil the best 154lbs fighter in the division right now. So why not go for the top guy in the division, right off the bat? "As for myself, I’ve been here before. This is nothing new. I know how to handle things like this. I know how to go about fighting these type of guys that have a lot to prove. Come fight night I will show the world once and for all, once again, why I’m the best fighter on the planet.” Crawford says he has been hugely impressed by His Excellency Turki Alalshikh's vision for boxing and the switch-hitting dynamo is proud to partner with Riyadh Season for their debut venture in the U.S. “I’m very excited to be headlining His Excellency Turki Alalshikh's first card in the USA," said Crawford. "I’m very excited for the first big event coming to America. Being the headliner of the event is a big honour. It’s going to be a tremendous event. There’s a stacked undercard and I’m just happy to be a part of it.   “In today’s age, it’s one of the best undercards that has been put together since back in the day. Pretty much six fights on the undercard could be main events. With that being said, all of them put on one card is a blessing. I’ve been talking to His Excellency for years now. This is the right time for us to partner up and do a big event. I’m quite positive that this is going to be a huge event." Crawford vs. Madrimov tops a blockbuster Los Angeles Riyadh Season Card this weekend, Mexico's Isaac 'Pitbull' Cruz (26-2-1, 18 KOs) defends his WBA Super-Lightweight World Title against Jose Valenzuela (13-2, 9 KOs), former Unified Heavyweight World Champion Andy Ruiz Jr. (35-2, 22 KOs) returns against New York's Jarrell 'Big Baby' Miller (26-1-1, 22 KOs), undefeated Heavyweight contender Jared Anderson (17-0, 15 KOs) collides with Martin Bakole (20-1, 15 KOs) in a an explosive match-up for the NABF and WBO International Titles, Cuba's David Morrell (10-0, 9 KOs) defends his WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title against Radivoje 'Hot Rod' Kalajdzic (29-2, 21 KOs), Olympic Lightweight Champion Andy Cruz (3-0, 1 KO) continues his 135lbs campaign when he takes on Mexico’s Antonio Moran (30-6-1, 21 KOs) with the IBF International and WBA Continental Latin-American Titles on the line, unbeaten Super-Middleweights Steve Nelson (19-0, 15 KOs) and Marcos Ramon Vazquez (20-0-1, 10 KOs) meet over ten rounds and Saudi Arabian Welterweight talent Ziyad Almaayouf (5-0, 1 KO) fights in the US for the first time against Poland's Michal Bulik (6-7, 2 KOs). 

(Featured Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing)

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Terrencea Crawford's 'Top 3 Top 3 All Time' after Canelo Fight Fight Angry: Fans accuse him of ignorance and disrespecting boxer legend

Commentary by Terrence Crawford about his victory over Canel Alvarez, who gained first place on the list of all time for pounds, fans discussing this topic, and many of them believe She’s completely ignorant About the history of sports. (Credit: Zach Delgado/Matchroom) Historical naivety They feel that Crawford does not know about past greats, so they think that victory over Canel is enough to…

[ebbythust]

Eddie Hearn: "Es ist möglich, dass Shakur Stevenson a priori unbesiegbar ist".

Shakur Stevenson und Eddie Hearn, kommen sie zusammen? Hearn kämpft darum, dass Shakur Stenson bei Matchroom Boxing unterschreibt, er möchte ihn zum Superstar formen. Promoter Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Boxing) ist entschlossen, den amerikanischen WBC-Leichtgewichts-Champion Shakur Stevenson (22-0-0, 10 KOs) ernsthaft zum unterschreiben eines Promoter-Vertrages zu überzeugen. Der englische…

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Caleb Plant’s Road to Redemption Could Take Big Step Forward in May

Premier Boxing Champions is reportedly in advanced discussions to stage a blockbuster card in Las Vegas on May 31 — and Caleb Plant appears to be the man they’re counting on to headline it.

While an official announcement is still pending, sources close to the situation suggest that Plant is all but locked in as the main event attraction. It would mark his first appearance since a commanding ninth-round TKO over Trevor McCumby last September — a performance that not only earned him the WBA interim super middleweight belt but also reignited hopes of a second world title run.

With the 168-pound division undergoing major shifts, Plant’s next fight could serve as the launchpad for a major resurgence.

From Setback to Second Wind

Plant’s last high-profile moment came in 2021, when he stepped into the ring with Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in a unification bout. Plant entered as the undefeated IBF champion, but his confidence wasn’t enough to overcome the Mexican icon, who stopped him in the eleventh round.

That loss was more than just a title defeat — it marked a detour in Plant’s promising career. Gone was the belt, the aura of invincibility, and the momentum. But instead of fading away, Plant recalibrated, trained harder, and came back looking sharp.

His win over McCumby showcased not just punching power, but mental focus and ring IQ. Now at 31, he’s standing at the crossroads of opportunity and urgency — and May 31 might be the night he stakes his claim again.

Who’s Lining Up Across from Plant?

There’s a growing list of names being floated for Plant’s opponent, but no contract has been signed yet. One prominent candidate down the line is Edgar Berlanga — the explosive knockout artist from Brooklyn who has rattled off 16 first-round finishes in his early pro run.

Berlanga called out Plant after his latest KO win in Florida. While it’s unlikely he’ll be the man across the ring this May — especially as his promotional status is in flux following the end of his Matchroom deal — insiders expect Plant vs Berlanga to materialize before the year ends, possibly in a fall showdown.

Could Charlo Crash the Party?

Another intriguing possibility is Jermall Charlo, the unbeaten former WBC middleweight titleholder. Charlo, who’s faced both ring rust and personal troubles recently, hasn’t competed since 2023 and is looking for a high-profile way to re-enter the sport.

There’s chatter that Charlo might return on the same May 31 card — either facing Plant directly or appearing in a separate co-main event. If he’s healthy and focused, Charlo would bring undeniable talent and name value to the event, instantly elevating the card’s appeal.

Other Names in the Hat

One more name that’s surfaced as a potential future rival for Plant is Jaime Munguia. Known for his aggressive style and fan-friendly fights, Munguia could be a stylistic nightmare or a highlight reel waiting to happen. While unlikely to be the May opponent, Munguia vs Plant is one of those matchups that boxing insiders are quietly watching.

The Canelo Ripple Effect

Plant’s possible return to the main event slot stems in part from a major shake-up in the boxing landscape. Originally, May 3 was earmarked for a massive PBC event featuring Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas. But in a dramatic pivot, Canelo signed a four-fight deal with Saudi Arabia’s Turki Alalshikh, leaving the May 3 card — and PBC’s plans — in limbo.

With Canelo now set to face IBF champ William Scull in Riyadh, PBC needed a Plan B to maintain momentum. Enter Caleb Plant — a former champion with star power and a hunger for redemption. While he doesn’t carry the same global cachet as Canelo, he offers name value and narrative depth that fans connect with.

The Stakes Are Real

This next fight will be pivotal for Plant.

Now in his early thirties, Plant is in that sweet spot where physical prime meets boxing maturity. But boxing waits for no one. A win on May 31 would boost him toward a world title opportunity, while a loss could derail years of effort and push him further from the spotlight.

Should Plant secure a victory in style, especially over a notable opponent like Charlo, he could be in position for a massive fight later in 2025 — whether that’s against Berlanga, Munguia, or even a blockbuster rematch with Canelo, should the stars align.

For Plant, this isn’t just another night at the office — it’s a potential legacy-defining moment.

Vegas Is Built for Redemption

There’s no better city than Las Vegas to write the next chapter of a boxing comeback. It’s the home of redemption stories, of second chances and lights-bright moments.

Plant has been under those lights before — he knows what it feels like to win big and lose hard on the Vegas stage. If PBC surrounds him with the right names and builds the card smartly, May 31 could turn into one of the most exciting nights of boxing in the first half of the year.

Still Waiting for the Green Light

As of now, nothing is finalized. Negotiations are ongoing. The opponent remains a mystery. But the buzz is building, and insiders believe announcements will start rolling out soon as the event begins to take shape.

Here’s where things currently stand:

Caleb Plant is the frontrunner to headline PBC’s May 31 card in Las Vegas.

Jermall Charlo and Edgar Berlanga are among the potential opponents — with Charlo being the more likely name for this date.

PBC is working to recover momentum after losing Canelo Alvarez to Saudi-backed promotion.

A win on May 31 could be career-defining for Plant, with major opportunities awaiting in the fall.

Final Word

Timing is everything in boxing. For Caleb Plant, the timing might finally be falling into place again.

After tasting defeat, regaining purpose, and capturing another belt, he’s poised to take another leap forward — and maybe even steal the spotlight once again in the fight capital of the world.

Source: Plant vs Charlo May 31

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April 29th 1990 saw Stephen Hendry, aged 21, become the youngest world snooker champion by beating Jimmy White 18-12 in the final.

Nicknamed “The Golden Boy” or “The wonder Bairn” Hendry set many records during his career, and most of them still stand. Stephen won a record 36 ranking and 79 titles in all (from 115 finals). Ronnie O'Sullivan has also won 36 ranking tournaments

He has won a record seven World championships, six Masters and five UK championships. After surpassing Steve Davis in 1990 he was the No. 1 player in the rankings until 1998. In 2006 he regained the top spot. Hendry became the first player to make more than two tournament 147s. His first was made in the 1992 Matchroom League and his second in the 1996 World Championship The record-breaking third maximum came on 25 Nov 1995 in the UK Championship. In total he score 11 maximums in tournament play, second only to, yes that man again O'Sullivan.

Stephen made seven centuries in the final of the 1994 UK Championship which is a record in a professional match. He also became the first player ever to make five centuries in seven frames. He won five successive World Championship titles and 36 consecutive matches in ranking tournaments. That’s the longest unbeaten run ever. The records continue he holds the record for most tons by one player in a tournament. He made 16 centuries during the 2102 World Championship.

Stephen Hendry announced his retirement from snooker after a heavy 13-2 defeat by fellow Scot Stephen Maguire at the Crucible. He looked out of sorts against Maguire in a one-sided World Championship quarter-final, said he made the decision three months beforehand It brought to an end his record 23 consecutive seasons in the top 16 of the world rankings. Even though he was unhappy with his standard of play, it has to be remembered during his fire match at the Crucible that year, he still managed to rattle in his 11 maximum break.

I wonder how long before Stephen hangs up his cue once more, he is mere shadow of the player he once was.

In April last year, Hendry's invitational tour card was renewed for a further two seasons, despite complaints from some players and concerns from snooker's governing body about his limited participation on the tour. His 2022–23 season began with a 0–5 whitewash by Mark Joyce in qualifying for the 2022 European Masters,[87] and a 1–4 defeat to Zhang Anda in qualifying for the 2022 British Open.

His season concluded in the first qualifying round of the 2023 World Snooker Championship with a 4–10 defeat to his ex-wife's nephew James Cahill, after which Hendry said he still had "a very distant dream" that he would one day compete at the Crucible again. Really? I very much doubt that he will ever win a tournament again, let alone at the Crucible.

Meanwhile the record I have highlighted today is under threat, Chinese player Jiahui S., is 5-3 up in his semi final match against the Belgian player Luca Brecel.

[rawstorys]

Crawford's tremendous task: Overcoming size, age and inactivity to challenge Canelo, De La Hoya remains suspicious

The Oscar De La Hoya promoter suspects that Terence Crawford will be able to defeat the Super Mid -Middle weight champion Canelo Alvarez when he moves two sections to challenge him for his belts on September 13th. De la Hoya states that “good little guy” has never beaten a good big guy. “ (Credit: Melanie Pizano/Matchroom) Fighters who have beaten more men: Ray Robinson’s sugar Roy Jones…