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‘Bud beats him’ – Shakur Stevenson insists Terence Crawford would be too good for Canelo Alvarez despite praising him for Jaime Munguia win

Shakur Stevenson believes Canelo Alvarez could be no match for Terence Crawford. The Mexican celebrity confirmed he’s nonetheless a drive to be reckoned with on Saturday night time as he retained his undisputed 168lbs crown in opposition to Jaime Munguia in Las Vegas. 2 Canelo knocked down Munguia en path to a unanimous determination win on SaturdayCredit score: Getty Munguia regarded to overwhelm Canelo with multi-punch mixtures all through the combat however the former pound-for-pound king remained composed and picked his photographs to perfection. After a vivid begin from Munguia, the challenger was despatched tumbling to the canvas by a crisp proper uppercut within the fourth spherical. From there, Canelo took over because the judges gave him the nod through unanimous determination with scorecards of 117-110, 116-111, 115-112 in his favour. Though Stevenson was actually impressed by Canelo’s show he insisted that the super-middleweight king nonetheless could not beat ‘Bud’. “Hellavu fighter Canelo is,” tweeted the WBC light-weight world champion. “Nonetheless suppose Bud beats him.” Crawford is the present pound-for-pound primary and is a former two-weight undisputed champion. Nonetheless, these titles have been picked up at super-lightweight and welterweight, three and 4 divisions beneath Canelo.…

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‘What the f***?’ – Eddie Hearn rips into Gervonta Davis after bizarre comments on Ryan Garcia’s failed drug tests

Eddie Hearn has branded Gervonta Davis an ‘fool’ for his feedback within the wake of Ryan Garcia’s failed drug exams. Following his upset victory over Devin Haney on April 20, Garcia examined optimistic for the banned PED Ostarine in two drug exams taken earlier than and after the battle. 3 Davis made the stunning resolution to defend Garcia after his failed checkCredit score: Ryan Hafey/PBC He additionally screened optimistic for a metabolite of nandrolone (19-norandrosterone) in certainly one of his exams, however that end result has not been confirmed but whereas it undergoes additional lab evaluation. Ostranine is a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM) used to assist construct muscle mass, burn fats and improve stamina.  Nandrolone is an artificial (lab-made) model of the hormone testosterone. After the information broke, Davis got here out and made the weird resolution to defend Garcia for the failed check whereas concurrently aiming a dig at Hearn by way of the now-deleted tweet. “They’re doing something to remove the win from Ryan,” ‘Tank’ wrote, “If that is the case, ban Eddie Hearn‘s silver spoon ass.” Hearn, who has a long-standing relationship with Haney and has incessantly promoted him since 2019, didn’t take kindly to the…

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Gervonta Davis’ next fight officially announced on same card as David Benavidez as ‘Tank’ finally returns to the ring for the first time since stopping Ryan Garcia

Gervonta Davis is ready to return to the ring on June 15 towards Frank Martin. ‘Tank’ will defend his WBA lightweight world title towards Martin on the MGM Grand Backyard Enviornment in Las Vegas reside on Amazon Prime PPV. 2 Davis returns to the ring for the primary time in 14 months on June 15Credit score: Chris Esqueda/Golden Boy Davis was elevated to full WBA champion after Devin Haney vacated the belt earlier than transferring up in weight. Martin is ranked No.2 with the foremost sanctioning physique and comes into the competition with a formidable unblemished document of 18-0. The final time Davis stepped between the ropes he stopped Garcia to the physique in April final 12 months. Shortly after getting his hand raised, the Baltimore banger spent 44 days in jail for violating the phrases of a sentence which initially noticed him keep away from jail time. In Could final 12 months, Davis was sentenced to 90 days of home detention, three years probation and 200 hours of group service over his November 2020 hit-and-run automobile crash which injured 4 individuals. He was later discovered responsible of violating the phrases of his residence detention and…

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Canelo Alvarez has new frontrunner for next fight as PBC’s stance made clear on Jermall Charlo showdown

Canelo Alvarez’s promotional outfit PBC are reportedly pushing for the Mexican celebrity to face Jaime Munguia in his subsequent outing. The undisputed super-middleweight champion is about to return to the ring on Cinco de Mayo weekend in Las Vegas. 2 Canelo Alvarez’s subsequent opponent is but to be introducedCredit score: GETTY His opponent is but to be introduced though Canelo insists he’ll field an American on Could 4. This revelation, in flip, ruled out fellow countryman Munguia as a possible dance companion. Nevertheless, in accordance with ESPN, Al Haymon’s PBC, who inked a three-fight cope with Canelo value in extra of $100m final 12 months, are eager to make an all-Mexican showdown with Munguia within the spring. Jermall Charlo, the brother of Canelo’s final opponent, Jermell, was mentioned to be the frontrunner to face the previous pound-for-pound king of boxing however PBC consider the Munguia conflict is extra financially viable. In consequence, they’re keen to make Canelo a $35m assure if he fights the previous WBO light-middleweight titlist, which will not be on the desk if he chooses Charlo. Munguia has been very vocal about his want to field Canelo. Following his dominant stoppage win…

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Erling Haaland, Max Verstappen, Carlos Alcaraz and more

There have been tears when Roger Federer left tennis and his retirement comes at a time when various sporting legends enter their twilight years. Tennis has additionally seen Serena Williams go, whereas motorsport legend Valentino Rossi has stated his farewells, and extra appear to be on their approach. GETTY Sport stated an emotional goodbye to the tennis legend Getty And extra all-time greats look like approaching their twilight years Elsewhere, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lewis Hamilton are lastly exhibiting their age after astonishing careers, with an enormous chasm behind them showing in elite sport. There are understandably some fears that we could by no means have it so good ever once more, however as their replacements start to emerge, there’s even some indicators there could possibly be an enchancment on greatness. Right here, talkSPORT takes a have a look at who may not simply replicate the all-time greats of sport, however even higher them… Erling Haaland Any doubts that Haaland could wrestle with the perceived step as much as the Premier League has been comprehensively blown out of the water by an improve in teammates placing the ball on a plate for him. Among…

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