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The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Floyd Mayweather reveals he only had FIVE ‘tough' fights in entire career as Conor McGregor and Canelo Alvarez snubbed
FLOYD MAYWEATHER can count on one hand the amount of tough fights he had during his legendary career. Mayweather officially retired in 2017 at 50-0 - a record that is yet to be matched - with world titles in FIVE different weights. 6 Up until his final bout - against UFC star Conor McGregor - the American beat 15 champions in a row. But he named Emanuel Augustus - who famously adopted the Drunken Master technique - as one of his toughest fights. Mayweather beat Augustus in 2000 but credited the unorthodox showboater as one of his hardest opponents alongside Miguel Cotto. He told FightHype in 2013: 'I probably had six tough fights, if that, probably five tough fights. "Cotto was a tough fight, Emmanuel Augustus was tough, Cotto you know he was tough. "[I can name] those two that I can name off the top of my head, probably a few other fights but we got through it.' Augustus would act drunk during fights, prancing awkwardly around the ring to try and throw off his opponents. And even Mayweather struggled to cope with Augustus' unusual style in their bout - which he won on points. Augustus finished his 78-fight career with 38 wins, 34 defeats and six draws - losing his last six bouts before his 2011 retirement. Cotto meanwhile is a four-division world champion who faced Mayweather for the WBA light-middleweight title in 2012. Justis Huni's incredible dressing room reaction just moments after Fabio Wardley's comeback KO Mayweather came up from welterweight to win over 12 rounds - but he was bloodied from the nose due to Cotto's effective roughouse tactics. Cotto retired in 2017 after an iconic career just months after Mayweather's final bout. Mayweather - who beat Canelo Alvarez in 2013 - left the sport as the richest boxer of all time - boasting of earnings over £1BILLION. Around half of that were made for his pair of wins over Manny Pacquiao and McGregor. The Pacquiao fight was over five years in the making and resulted in Mayweather outfoxing his great rival over the distance. 6 6 6 And he told The Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast: "The best fighter I ever fought, probably was Manny Pacquiao. Because of his movement. "But he's a helluva' fighter and I can see why he won so many fights and I can see why he's going down as a Hall of Famer, it's just certain moves that he made. "But the roughest fighter probably was a guy named Emanuel Augustus. The Drunken Master. He was tough. "And Miguel Cotto was very, very physically strong. So, you've got different fighters, different days you feel different ways. "So some days you can go over there and you may not feel that good but you go over there and feel superb." Mayweather - snubbing McGregor from any list of tough fights - continues to box in exhibition bouts after retiring. His last came in August 2024 against the grandson of notorious New York crime boss John Gotti. 6 6
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jake Paul in Talks with Oleksandr Usyk for 2026 MMA Fight
As the dust settles on the media frenzy surrounding his blockbuster bout with Mike Tyson, Jake Paul isn't slowing down. With headlines, late-night commentary, and social media engagement still echoing from that high-profile event, Paul has already lined up his next opponent—and he's chosen someone with a legendary bloodline. The YouTube-star-turned-fighter is set to take on Julio César Chávez Jr., son of the Mexican boxing icon, on June 28 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California. But while the boxing match is booked, murmurs of a future MMA move are beginning to take shape behind the scenes. Paul made the official announcement at a recent press conference, unveiling plans to face Chávez Jr. in what promises to be another widely discussed matchup. But perhaps even more intriguing was what followed. During the event—captured by Fight Hype—the conversation shifted toward MMA, and Paul didn't hold back. Asked if the cage still calls to him, Paul responded, 'Yes, I want to be like Holly Holm,' referencing the former UFC champion who recently signed with Paul's MVP Promotions. 'I'm super, super interested in testing my skills in the cage. I think it would be a big spectacle. Nate Diaz is still ducking. We'll find the right opponent.' Adding fuel to the MMA speculation, Paul's business partner Nakisa Bidarian revealed that they've been in discussions with Oleksandr Usyk's camp—Usyk being the current undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing—about a potential MMA bout. Getty Images 'Usyk has called Jake out multiple times in MMA. They've been in touch with us behind the scenes. That's a fight they want in 2026,' said Bidarian, confirming that the PFL is absolutely in the conversation. Jake PaulGetty Images From boxing icons to MMA legends, the Jake Paul train isn't slowing down. Whether it's Nate Diaz, Oleksandr Usyk, or a new name entirely, Paul's future remains packed with attention-grabbing possibilities—and the combat sports world will be watching closely. Related: 'He's a Hypocrite' – Ilia Topuria Sends Scathing Message to UFC Champion Related: UFC Veteran Released After Skull-Crushing KO
Scottish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Bro got humbled' – Ryan Garcia filmed in TEARS in his car after horror loss to Rolly Romero in Times Square, New York
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RYAN GARCIA was left in tears after falling to a shock defeat against Rolando Romero last night. King Ryan was dethroned for the second time in the ring after he suffered a surprise decision defeat to dash his hopes of a rematch against Devin Haney. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 Ryan Garcia suffered a shock defeat to Rolly Romero in Times Square Credit: Getty 6 Rolly Romero won via a unanimous points decision Credit: Getty 6 After the fight Garcia was seen in the back of a van Credit: Fight Hype 6 King Ryan was seen in tears Credit: Fight Hype 6 He explained how his one year doping ban had been physically and mentally draining Credit: Fight Hype 6 Garcia originally turned up in Times Square in a Batmobile Credit: X formerly Twitter / @DAZNBoxing Garcia - competing for the first time since being hit with a one-year doping ban after testing positive for banned substance ostarine - was dropped in the second round and outboxed in much of the fight. Judges gave a unanimous decision victory over 12 rounds to 29-year-old Rolly by scores of 118-109 and 115-112 twice. The American gave full credit to his underdog rival as he was crowned the new WBA welterweight champion in Times Square in New York. Garcia, 26 said of his rival: "He fought a good fight; caught me early. No excuses, man. Congrats to him - he did a great job." READ MORE IN FOOTBALL DIAS SCORES Watch as Maya Jama and Ruben Dias finally confirm romance with kiss & neck bite However, following the bout, Garcia - who had originally arrived in a striking "Batmobile "- was overcome with emotion and was filmed crying in the back of a van. Garcia had spoken about how his year out of the ring had been "physically and mentally" draining. Some fans were sympathetic to the emotion of Garcia, while others were not as considerate. One fan said: "What yall expect him to be okay about losing?" BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK A second said: "Bro got humbled. About time." A third added: "Blew it." Ryan Garcia opens up on failed drug test after having Devin Haney win stripped away from him Another said: "Why everyone hating on him crying, so is it now illegal to cry after losing?" Garcia's would-be future opponent Haney, held up his end of the bargain with a unanimous win over Jose Carlos Ramirez. Haney and Garcia's original fight had been ruled as a no-contest after Garcia had missed his weight before his drug ban.
The Irish Sun
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Bro got humbled' – Ryan Garcia filmed in TEARS in his car after horror loss to Rolly Romero in Times Square, New York
RYAN GARCIA was left in tears after falling to a shock defeat against Rolando Romero last night. King Ryan was dethroned for the second time in the ring after he suffered a surprise decision defeat to dash his hopes of a rematch against Devin Haney . 6 Ryan Garcia suffered a shock defeat to Rolly Romero in Times Square Credit: Getty 6 Rolly Romero won via a unanimous points decision Credit: Getty 6 After the fight Garcia was seen in the back of a van Credit: Fight Hype 6 King Ryan was seen in tears Credit: Fight Hype 6 He explained how his one year doping ban had been physically and mentally draining Credit: Fight Hype 6 Garcia originally turned up in Times Square in a Batmobile Credit: X formerly Twitter / @DAZNBoxing Judges gave a unanimous decision victory over 12 rounds to 29-year-old Rolly by scores of 118-109 and 115-112 twice. The American gave full credit to his underdog rival as he was crowned the new WBA welterweight champion in Times Square in New York. Garcia, 26 said of his rival: "He fought a good fight; caught me early. No excuses, man. Congrats to him - he did a great job." READ MORE IN FOOTBALL However, following the bout, Garcia - who had originally arrived in a striking "Batmobile "- was overcome with emotion and was filmed crying in the back of a van. Garcia had spoken about how his year out of the ring had been "physically and mentally" draining. Some fans were sympathetic to the emotion of Garcia, while others were not as considerate. One fan said: "What yall expect him to be okay about losing?" Most read in Boxing BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK A second said: "Bro got humbled. About time." A third added: "Blew it." Ryan Garcia opens up on failed drug test after having Devin Haney win stripped away from him Another said: "Why everyone hating on him crying, so is it now illegal to cry after losing?" Garcia's would-be future opponent Haney, held up his end of the bargain with a unanimous win over Jose Carlos Ramirez. Haney and Garcia's original fight had been ruled as a no-contest after Garcia had missed his weight before his drug ban.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Edgar Berlanga misses weight for first fight since Canelo Alvarez loss: 'Damn, man — I can't do it'
Edgar Berlanga is 1.6 pounds over the championship limit for his comeback fight. Berlanga tipped the scales at 169.6 pounds in his first attempt at Friday's weigh-in ahead of his WBO NABO super middleweight title bout with Jonathon Gonzalez-Ortiz. Gonzalez-Ortiz successfully made the 168-pound maximum, weighing in at 167.4 pounds. "People don't know, right, but I had the flu," Berlanga said to FightHype about missing weight. "I was struggling with my health, and I knew that at a certain point, I was like, 'Damn, man — I can't do it.'" Berlanga vs. Gonzalez-Ortiz will still go ahead on Saturday night at the Caribe Royale in Orlando, Florida, but Berlanga will be ineligible to win the title. Should he emerge victorious, the belt will become vacant. Berlanga vs. Gonzalez-Ortiz is the co-feature of a DAZN-streamed fight card headlined by the Austin "Ammo" Williams (17-1, 12 KOs) vs. Patrice Volny (19-1, 13 KOs) middleweight contest. Elsewhere on the show, 2024 Olympic bronze medalist Omari Jones makes his professional debut at welterweight against Alessio Mastronunzio (14-5, 4 KOs), and Jamaine Ortiz (18-2-1, 9 KOs) faces Yomar Alamo (22-3-1, 13 KOs) in a super lightweight bout. Berlanga (22-1, 17 KOs) was last in action this past September when he challenged Saul "Canelo" Alvarez for the WBA, WBC and WBO super middleweight titles. Berlanga extended Alvarez the 12-round distance at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas but ultimately lost a lopsided decision on the scorecards. Saturday's bout represents Berlanga's final fight as part of his contract with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing on Saturday. He will then enter free agency in the summer, likely targeting big fights with Caleb Plant, Jermall Charlo and Jaime Munguia. Berlanga has expressed his disappointment at being on the undercard of a relatively smaller show coming off a fight with the sport's biggest star, Alvarez. He blames Hearn's Matchroom for what he has described as a "disrespectful" move. Gonzalez-Ortiz (20-0-1, 16 KOs) had two fights in 2024, a pair of knockouts over Jose Saint-Hilaire Gil and Edward Ulloa Diaz, which ended a 10-year hiatus from the sport. Gonzalez-Ortiz, 35, represented Puerto Rico at the 2008 Olympics. He fought to a draw with former super welterweight world champion Serhiy Dzinziruk in 2012 and has a win over Derek Ennis — the brother of IBF welterweight champion Jaron "Boots" Ennis. Ten years on and two weight divisions up, it is no surprise that he is such a big underdog (+950 per BetMGM) against Berlanga.
