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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Keyshawn Davis taking a break from boxing. ‘What happened is going to change me.'
Two months after a World Boxing Organization title bout unraveled in his hometown, Norfolk's Keyshawn Davis said this week he is taking a break from boxing and could sit out for a year. 'I hate what happened, but what happened is going to change me,' Davis said during an interview on 'The Ariel Helwani Show' posted on YouTube on Wednesday. 'I'm not up here trying to win nobody over, I'm not up here down-talking nobody,' Davis added. 'I'm up here saying I'm wrong, and when I come back from boxing, I'm going to be a better person.' The nearly hour-long interview included Davis' first public comments since his main-event boxing match at Scope on June 7 was canceled and he was stripped of his championship belt after he missed weight. The next day the card that included his two brothers went on without Davis, but it was marred by a post-fight scuffle involving Keyshawn and Keon Davis after Kelvin's first professional loss. Keyshawn Davis, 26, said during this week's interview he was 'undisciplined for sure. Not being true to myself as well.' Keyshawn Davis, nicknamed 'The Businessman,' was scheduled to make the first defense of his lightweight title against Edwin De Los Santos on June 6 at Scope — his second featured professional bout in his hometown. But Davis came in at 139.3 pounds — 4.3 pounds over the 135-pound limit — during a weigh-in. Organizers said about 3,000 fans received refunds for their tickets before the main card began the next day, with a crowd of more than 6,500 attending. Davis became the World Boxing Organization lightweight world champion with a knockout of Denys Berinchyk on Feb. 14. This is a developing story. Jami Frankenberry,
News18
25-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Usyk V. Parker Soon? 30 Days To Find Out…
Written By : Last Updated: The WBO mandates Oleksandr Usyk to defend his heavyweight titles against Joseph Parker. Usyk beat Daniel Dubois, and Parker is on a six-fight winning streak. Boxing's heavyweight division just received its marching orders as the World Boxing Organization (WBO) officially mandated that undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk must defend his titles against New Zealand's Joseph Parker. This isn't just another title defense: it's the fight boxing purists have been craving. The directive comes hot on the heels of Usyk's spectacular fifth-round demolition of Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on July 19. The 38-year-old Ukrainian southpaw knocked down the British challenger twice in the fifth round, cementing his status as a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion with a vicious left hook he aptly named 'Ivan." But before Usyk can even think about retirement or trilogy fights with Tyson Fury, Parker stands firmly at the front of the queue. The Mandatory Maze The WBO has given both camps 30 days to negotiate terms, or face purse bid proceedings with a minimum bid of $1 million. This isn't merely bureaucratic formality—Parker has been the interim WBO heavyweight champion since defeating Zhilei Zhang in March 2024. The New Zealander has his turn while watching Usyk dismantle the division's elite. Parker's Resurrection Story What makes this matchup compelling isn't just Parker's mandatory status, it's his remarkable career renaissance. After suffering a devastating knockout loss to Joe Joyce in September 2022, many wrote off the former WBO champion. Instead, Parker embarked on a six-fight winning streak that reads like a heavyweight who's found his second wind. His victories over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Martin Bakole have repositioned him as the division's most in-form contender behind Usyk. At 36-3 with 24 knockouts, Parker brings legitimate credentials and, crucially, represents the only top-tier heavyweight Usyk hasn't faced. Styles Make Fights This potential clash promises tactical intrigue. Parker has evolved from the cautious boxer-mover of his first championship reign into a more aggressive, ring-generalship fighter under Andy Lee's guidance. His recent performances suggest a fighter who's learned to blend his natural boxing ability with increased aggression: a combination that could trouble Usyk's rhythm. Usyk's technical mastery remains unquestioned. His 24-0 record includes dominant victories over every elite heavyweight of his era. Yet Parker represents a stylistic puzzle: mobile enough to avoid prolonged punishment, durable enough to survive Usyk's combinations, and experienced enough not to wilt under championship pressure. The Bigger Picture While Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh reportedly favors other matchups, particularly against rising star Moses Itauma, the WBO's mandate strips away promotional politics. This fight represents boxing at its purest: the best facing the next best, regardless of commercial considerations. Usyk has hinted at having perhaps one more fight after any Parker encounter, making this potentially the penultimate chapter in one of boxing's greatest heavyweight careers. For Parker, it's validation of his rebuild and a chance to achieve what Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury, and Daniel Dubois couldn't—solving the Ukrainian puzzle. The countdown has begun, and for once, the heavyweight division's future feels refreshingly straightforward. First Published: July 25, 2025, 11:15 IST News sports Usyk V. Parker Soon? 30 Days To Find Out… Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
International Business Times
02-06-2025
- Politics
- International Business Times
FACT CHECK: Was Imane Khelif Banned by World Boxing Organization Until Passing Genetic Sex Verification Test?
Has Imane Khelif been proved biologically male and banned from taking part in any boxing match? A claim surfaced over the weekend that World Boxing, a separate governing body from the World Boxing Organization, — announced that Khelif would be barred from participating in its competitions until passing a genetic sex verification test. In 2023, just hours before her final match for the gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships, the International Boxing Association (IBA) claims without valid proof that Algerian boxer Khelif did not meet the eligibility criteria to compete in the women's division. A year later, Khelif went on to win gold at the Summer Olympics amid conyroversy. Fresh Claims About Khelif's Gender Khelif's win sparked backlash from anti-transgender figures, including author J.K. Rowling and conservative political leaders such as U.S. President Donald Trump, who claimed she was male. Fresh claims appeared in May 2025, with social media posts circulating that the World Boxing Organization (WBO)—a different regulatory body—had permanently banned Khelif from competition and revoked her medals and prize earnings, claiming she is male. However, the claim is false. World Boxing Organization President Gustavo Olivieri clarified in an email to fact checking website Snopes that the WBO does not oversee amateur or Olympic-style boxing events. He explained that the organization is only involved in regulating professional boxing bouts. "Accordingly, any claims suggesting that the WBO has imposed a ban on amateur boxers are patently false," Olivieri wrote. "The WBO does not oversee amateur boxing, nor does it have the authority to regulate or restrict the participation of amateur athletes in non-professional competitions." The statement was consistent with an earlier press release issued by the WBO in October 2024, which confirmed that the organization "had not tested, nor had it banned female boxer Imane Khelif." Claim Completely False Professional and amateur boxing has significant rule differences— for instance, professional matches involve prize money. According to a report from Sports Illustrated in October 2024, Khelif has only taken part in one professional fight, which took place in Singapore in 2023 that she won. On May 30, 2025, World Boxing — a separate governing body formed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to replace the IBA due to serious corruption concerns — announced that all athletes must undergo genetic sex verification before competing. The organization specifically named Khelif in its statement. Meanwhile, a new lab report leaked on Monday that suggests Khelif is biologically male. Khelif was found to have XY chromosomes, according to the leaked findings from a 2023 examination conducted by a certified Indian doctor. The test results prompted the Russian-led boxing federation to disqualify Khelif from competing in the 2023 Women's World Boxing Championship in India. Despite the controversy, Khelif was allowed to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics by the event's governing body, which sparked intense public debate. Khelif went on to win a gold medal at the Olympics. "Chromosome analysis reveal male karyotype," mentioned the document, referencing the presence of male chromosomes, according to the test results reported by 3 Wire Sports. The tests were conducted at Dr. Lal Path Labs in New Delhi, a facility accredited by the American College of Pathologists and certified by the International Organization for Standardization, according to The Telegraph. Despite the lab's credentials, officials at the Paris Olympics dismissed the findings as "not legitimate" when they allowed Khelif to compete, implying that Russian authorities may have spread false information about her in an attempt to gain a competitive advantage.
The Mainichi
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Boxing: Sasaki to fight Norman for welterweight world title in June
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese welterweight boxer Jin Sasaki will get his first shot at a world title when he challenges WBO champion Brian Norman Jr. of the United States on June 19 in Tokyo, organizers said Friday. If Sasaki, 23, ranked second by the World Boxing Organization, wins at Ota City General Gymnasium, he will become the first Japanese welterweight world champion under any sanctioning body. "It feels like a dream to have been booked for such a great match," Sasaki said. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance. I'm going to win no matter what." "I think I was born to make history for Japan. Norman is really strong, but I have a chance. I'm only thinking about knocking him out."
Khaleej Times
11-03-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
From boxing rings to golf swings: Nicola Adams has first golf lessons
Nicola Adams, a double Olympic gold medalist and now a resident of Dubai, has officially swung into the world of golf. The former boxing champion recently took her first official shots at Golftec Dubai in City Walk, marking the exciting start of her golfing adventure. Adams is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2017 to 2019. She retired with an undefeated record and held the World Boxing Organization (WBO) female flyweight title in 2019. Embracing her new challenge, Adams said, 'When I commit to something, I really commit, as my boxing career shows. I'm excited to start this golfing journey with Haya.' She is taking a group of 10 lessons in a 'Buddy Golf Programme,' along with Golftec franchise owner for the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Saudi businesswoman, Haya AlSulaiman. The duo is being guided by Diarmaid Fraser, a certified Golftec coach based in Dubai. Haya expressed her excitement about Nicola's participation in the program, telling Khaleej Times, "We are excited to have Nicola at Golftec learning golf. She has had a brilliant sporting career, winning Olympic Gold Medals in the 2012 Games in London and retaining the title in 2016 in Rio. I am sure she will adapt to golf easily, and I'm looking forward to sharing her story and her journey with me. Together, we will learn the game of golf." Diarmaid shared his enthusiasm for the unique coaching model, saying, "I'm excited by this project. 'Buddy coaching' is the way forward for beginners. "Golf is a challenge at all levels and can be intimidating for any newcomer. I am convinced the Golftec model can fast-track the learning process for a determined starter. We all have bad days on the course, but having a 'Buddy' means learners can share both their successes and their setbacks." He continued, "We look forward to sharing the story of Haya and Nicola in the months ahead. Nicola had her assessment lesson last week, and not surprisingly, she showed huge potential. As a top athlete who remains incredibly fit, she is demonstrating the attributes that make her a natural for golf. With her 'Buddy' package, she has 24/7 access to practice in one of our five bay studios at City Walk, including a left-handed bay, perfect for Nicola. I'm confident Nicola will be the best at practice between lessons—that's what she does, and has always done." Nicola herself shared her thoughts on starting this new chapter, saying, "I've tried golf a bit before, including at Topgolf at Emirates Golf Club. I really like the game, and when I commit to something, I really commit, as my boxing career shows. I'm excited to start this golfing journey with Haya. 'It's a strange mix of me as an Olympian from England and Haya as a Saudi businesswoman. We'll start our lessons next week and keep everyone updated on how we're doing. Thanks to Haya, Golftec, and Diarmaid for all their support."
