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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
WBC orders Badou Jack vs. Noel Mikaelyan immediate title rematch after controversial decision
Badou Jack (left) and Norair Mikaeljan are going to have to run it back. () The WBC ordered an immediate rematch between Badou Jack and Noel Mikaelyan for Jack's cruiserweight championship on Monday afternoon, after a successful appeal from Mikaelyan's promoter, Don King Productions. If the pair is unable to reach a deal for their ordered title bout, a purse bid hearing will commence on July 1. Advertisement Jack won a controversial majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 115-113) over Mikaelyan on the Saul "Canelo" Alvarez vs. William Scull undercard in Riyadh this past month. Mikaelyan out-landed Jack 153 to 122 in total punches over 12 rounds. DAZN's Chris Mannix on the live broadcast had Mikaelyan in front — as did Uncrowned's unofficial scorecard and the majority of viewers at home — however the judges decided differently at the conclusion of 36 minutes. This led to Mikaelyan and his team filing an appeal with the WBC over the decision — and in a rare move, the WBC granted the request for an immediate rematch. Advertisement Mikaelyan (27-3, 12 KOs), who stepped in on three weeks' notice to replace the injured Ryan Rozicki, has been on the wrong end of debatable decisions before. The Armenian-born German fighter lost a controversial split decision to Krzysztof Wlodarczyk in 2017, and his efforts were grossly under-appreciated in a unanimous decision defeat to Mairis Briedis the following year. Mikaelyan stopped Ilunga Junior Makabu in three rounds to capture the WBC cruiserweight crown in November 2023 but was stripped of the belt after a promotional dispute with Don King. This led to the WBC reinstating Jack (29-3-3, 17 KOs), the champion in recess at the time, as the full champion. When Mikaelyan stepped in to replace Rozicki and face Jack in May, a saga spanning two years at cruiserweight seemed like it was finally reaching a conclusion. But now with the WBC's ruling, there will inevitably be even more holdups to unification bouts being made involving the WBC cruiserweight title.
Scottish Sun
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Jake Paul reveals ‘hefty' six-man hit-list of opponents for next fight including Anthony Joshua and world champ
JAKE PAUL has included Anthony Joshua in his "hefty" six-man hit-list of opponents after he fights Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The YouTuber-turned-boxer returns on June 28 against former middleweight world champion Chavez in a cruiserweight clash. 8 Jake Paul returns against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Credit: Reuters 8 Anthony Joshua has been called out by Jake Paul Credit: Getty But he is targeting even bigger bouts in the future, including against 41-year-old WBC world champion Badou Jack. Paul told his Most Valuable Promotions: 'After Chavez I think Gervonta Davis, Anthony Joshua, KSI, Tommy Fury, Ryan Garcia, Badou Jack. It's a pretty hefty list." The American revealed he is lining up an exhibition bout against WBA lightweight champion Davis, 30, later this year. Davis, 30, was in talks to face Paul this summer until he controversially drew against Lamont Roach, 29, in March with the two set to rematch in August. READ MORE IN BOXING SAV-VY ANSWER Savannah Marshall risks wrath of old pal Tommy Fury with Jake Paul decision Paul, 28, audaciously called out two-time heavyweight champion Joshua, 35, earlier in the year. And he has claimed the two struck a shock verbal agreement to fight in 2026. He has also voiced lofty ambitions of fighting for a world title and claimed talks are underway with Jack's camp for a championship bout. Garcia, 26, is another big American name who was formerly friends with Paul until the two started to call each other out. 8 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS And Garcia - recently upset by Rolando Romero - revealed he would be willing to jump from 147lb to 185lb in order to fight Paul. KSI, 31, is another to have rivalled Paul for several years but a disagreement over weight has stalled talks. 'I would've beaten him' - Jake Paul blasts Canelo Alvarez's win over William Scull and but says shock fight WILL happen Paul's next fight is at the 14st 4lb cruiserweight limit of 200lb having beaten Mike Tyson, 58, at heavyweight weighing 227lb (16st 2lb). Meanwhile, KSI's last fight came in defeat to Fury, 26, in October 2023 at 183lb over a STONE lighter than Paul's fighting weight. Paul himself wants to rematch Fury after his split-decision loss in 2023 - which stands as his first and only defeat so far. He said: 'I definitely think that will happen at some point Tommy just has to be realistic about what he's worth and taking the amazing deal that we had. "I can fight any big name opponents all Tommy has is me. But I do wanna make the rematch happen and I definitely know that I'm going to destroy and knock him out. "Based off his last fight, he hasn't got any better whereas I have two and a half years worth of more experience. "And better preparation, better coaches, better diet, better everything. "I'm just a completely different boxer than I was when we got in the ring the first time. He hasn't improved as much. "He's been doing this his whole life so the level that he can get to is not going to change much versus every year that goes by I can increase expediently." 8 Gervonta Davis is set to rematch Lamont Roach Jr Credit: Getty 8 WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack has been called out by Jake Paul Credit: Getty 8 Tommy Fury beat Jake Paul in 2023 Credit: EPA 8 Ryan Garcia has called out Jake Paul in the past Credit: Rex
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jake Paul vows to humiliate Julio César Chávez Jr. in upcoming June 28 fight
Image/Instagram - Julio César Chávez Jr. Jake Paul says he's preparing for the most important fight of his boxing career , and he's promising to humiliate former WBC middleweight champion Julio César Chávez Jr. when the two face off on June 28 in Southern California. Paul made the comments in an appearance on the TMZ Sports TV show (which airs nightly on FS1), joining host Babcock to discuss the upcoming fight, his opponent, and developments within his Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) company. "Man, I'm feeling better than ever," Jake Paul said. "This is going to be my breakout performance." Paul, 28, acknowledged the difficulty of the matchup but made clear who he believes will leave the ring embarrassed. "It's going to be a tough fight, you know. Someone's going to get embarrassed, and it's not going to be me. But I'm training harder than ever. I know this is my toughest opponent yet. Maybe not the biggest name opponent, but it's still going to be a super, super good fight." Julio César Chávez Jr., 39, is the son of Mexican boxing icon Julio César Chávez Sr. and has an extensive professional résumé that includes 64 pro fights. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo While Julio Jr. has faced criticism throughout his career for inconsistent performances and questions about his work ethic, Paul noted that the former champ is approaching this bout with renewed seriousness. "I've heard he's taking this fight more seriously than any in his career," Paul told TMZ Sports. The June 28 card is not limited to Paul vs. Chávez Jr. Former UFC bantamweight champion Holly Holm is set to return to boxing after more than a decade away from the sport. Holm has signed with Jake Paul's MVP Promotions and will face Yolanda Vega in a 10-round professional boxing match , her first since 2013. Holm, widely recognized for her historic 2015 knockout win over Ronda Rousey, is returning to her boxing roots, having been a multiple-time world champion before her MMA career. Her comeback marks another step in Paul's ongoing campaign to elevate women's boxing through his promotion. This move follows MVP's success with Amanda Serrano , who headlined multiple cards under Paul's promotional guidance. During the interview, Paul was asked whether he would consider signing other major female fighters, specifically Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and undisputed world champion across multiple divisions. Although Shields has publicly criticized Jake Paul in the past, he didn't dismiss the possibility of working with her. (No quote was provided in the original about this, but the implication is Paul is open to business despite criticism.) Fight details: Main Event: Jake Paul vs. Julio César Chávez Jr. Date: Friday, June 28, 2025 Location: Southern California (exact venue not yet disclosed) Undercard Feature: Holly Holm vs. Yolanda Vega (10-round boxing match) Promoted by: Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) Paul emphasized that the June 28 bout is not just another fight, but a gateway to future title contention. He believes defeating a seasoned fighter like Chávez Jr. will silence critics and mark a turning point in his boxing journey.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Fireworks Set To Explode In Hamburg!
Fireworks Set To Explode In Hamburg! originally appeared on Athlon Sports. History is about to be made in Hamburg when two undefeated Heavyweight champions of the future meet. The two unbeaten heavyweights are set to collide for a continental title on June 7th. Advertisement This is not just any other fight; it is the biggest Heavyweight fight to take place in Hamburg since the Klitschko Brothers ruled the heavyweight ranks. When you look at the two competitors, you can understand the excitement. Xhoxhaj, who is 32 years old from Kosovo, has never lost a boxing match since he started his professional career. His record of 20-0-1 certainly shows that he knows what it takes to win a boxing match, with 16 knockouts out of those 20 wins, he has displayed the ability to end fights. He recently won the European title in an effortful battle. He still came to the top even after being knocked down. Xhoxhaj again faced Oleksandr Zakhozhyi, who was much bigger, and he still won the match. "This is one of the biggest fights of my career," said Xhoxhaj to his fans on his Instagram account recently in May 2025. Can you hear the determination in his voice? Advertisement Challenging him will be Mourad Aliev, a 29-year-old left-handed boxer. Aliev represented France as an amateur in the Olympics before turning professional. He, too, is undefeated with a record of 13-0, with 10 knockouts, and is looking to add a European title to his WBC International Silver belt. Both fighters' styles make the matchup interesting. Xhoxhaj is a grinder and is going to come forward all night long no matter the cost. Aliev is the slick boxer and Olympian who will make you miss and make you pay. Both fighters have a lot to fight for. Both will walk away with the rights to brag about being European Heavyweight champions. This opportunity also represents a legitimate chance to potentially fight for a World title. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Fans shocked by size difference as Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios face off ahead of legend's return aged 46 in Vegas
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BOXING fans are fearing for Manny Pacquiao's safety after his first face-off with Mario Barrios. The pair will battle for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 19. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Manny Pacquiao (left) will face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title next month Credit: X @FightHubTV 3 Pacquiao is one of boxing's greatest ever fighters but has not won since 2019 Credit: Getty Pacquiao, 46, is fighting for the first time as a pro since a loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. The Filipino legend is aiming to become the oldest welterweight world champion in history. PacMan remains one of the world's greatest boxers and is the sport's only ever eight-division champion. But his square-off with Barrios highlighted the noticeable physical differences between the two fighters. READ MORE ON BOXING TRANSFER LATEST First window OPEN as PSG after Argentine wonderkid, City and Cherki 'close' Pacquiao, standing 5ft5, could only gaze up at the 6ft tall Barrios, who held on tight to his WBC belt. Both fighters smiled during the good-natured meeting - but fans are fearing for the 46-year-old legend. One responded to face-off: "Mannys gonna get hurt." Another declared: "Lightweight vs welterweight," While a third said: "The height difference isn't what's bothering me, it's the reach. How tf is Manny [going to] punch up there?" BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK Pacquiao's decision to come out of retirement was first announced last month. It caused incredulity among much of his fanbase, with some insisting he has "nothing left to prove". Josh Taylor open to exhibition with returning Manny Pacquiao, 46, having named his DOG after boxing great Pacquiao's last win came in 2019, beating Keith Thurman. He later stepped away from the ring for a spell in politics, running for president of the Philippines. PacMan stepped back into the squared circle against Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in a 2022 exhibition. 3 He returned last July for another exhibition against Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo. Should Pacquiao get the best of his 30-year-old opponent, he wouldn't be the oldest world champ of all time. That accolade goes to Bernard Hopkins, who won a world title aged 49 in 2014.
