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Crawford will challenge for the super-welterweight title but said Garcia’s friends aren’t good for him

Terence Crawford  called for Ryan Garcia to review the friends he has around him as the controversial boxing continues to “self-destruct” in 2024 whilst sitting on the sidelines for a doping ban.

The Mexican-American opened the year with a series of bizarre conspiracy theories and appeared to pretend to be murdered by satanists, although he claims he was hacked on social media

Then he entered the ring against Devin Haney in one of the most controversial boxing matches of recent time as he showed up too heavy and later found to have a performance-enhancing substance in his system through multiple blood tests, leaving him banned for a year.

As if that wasn’t enough, a racist attack against black people and Muslims on a live stream saw him expelled by the WBC’s President as he blamed mental health struggles throughout the years.

So, whilst Crawford didn’t feel it was his responsibility to offer advice directly to Garcia, he did subtly implore the 25-year-old to think about the people he’s surrounded by and whether they are right to protect him.

“Nah, not really. I don’t have a relationship with him like that,” Crawford told the IMPAULSIVE podcast. “So, that’s not my place. That’s the guys that surround him.

“For you to call yourself a friend, a brother, a cousin, to watch a man like that self-destruct, what type of friend are you?

“Anything that I do that’s going to challenge me to anything negative or lead me down the wrong path, there’s not one person in my camp right now that wouldn’t grab me and be like, ‘Hey, you ain’t doing that.'”

Crawford vs. Madrimov details

Crawford, meanwhile, is preparing for a shot at becoming a four-weight champion as he faces Israil Madrimov for his WBA super-welterweight belt on August 3 at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

The bout will be aired by DAZN, and the main card is expected to begin at 16:00 ET/13:00 PT.

What time is Terence Crawford vs Madrimov and where to watch Saturday’s elite boxing match?

WHY Terence Crawford weights in on "self-destructive" Ryan Garcia

his Saturday,  fans can look forward to an exciting middleweight bout as  takes on undefeated WBA champion Israil Madrimov.

Crawford, the American boxing star, aims to hand the Uzbekistani fighter his first defeat and secure a world title in a fourth weight division.

The highly anticipated match will take place at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles and it marks the U.S. debut of Riyad Season, the promotional organization led by Turki Alalshikh, president of the Saudi Arabian General Authority.

While Crawford seeks to add another championship to his legacy, Madrimov is determined to defend his belt and maintain his unblemished record in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

Crawford, known as ‘Bud,’ enters the ring with an undefeated record of 40-0, including 31 knockouts.

This fight will be his first at 154 pounds, as he aims to become a champion in four weight divisions, further solidifying his status as one of the best boxers in the sport today.

Madrimov, also undefeated, holds a professional record of 10-0-1 with seven knockouts. Though his professional record is less extensive, his amateur career is impressive, boasting 300 wins and two gold medals

TNT Sports expert Richie Woodhall believes that Terence Crawford is one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the history of boxing ahead of his upcoming bout against Israil Madrimov. Crawford, who is 40-0, takes on the Uzbek for the WBA super-welterweight titles at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, which will be broadcast live on TNT Sports Box Office and discovery+.

Terence Crawford celebrates with his championship belts after defeating Errol Spence Jr. in the World Welterweight Championship bout at T-Mobile Arena on July 29, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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TNT Sports expert Richie Woodhall has labelled Terence Crawford as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in boxing history.
Crawford, who is 40-0 in his illustrious career, takes on Israil Madrimov at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California this weekend, with the bout being shown live on TNT Sports Box Office and
‘Bud’ is now going for the WBA super welterweight championship, having already completely cleaned up in two weight classes to become undisputed. He also has world honours in a third category.
Crawford returns to the ring over a year since his last fight, where he dominated rival Errol Spence Jr. at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, winning via TKO in the ninth round.
Woodhall, the TNT Sports commentator and former WBC super middleweight champion, believes that Crawford’s name belongs in the same conversation as boxing’s greats.
Alongside him, Woodhall places another current superstar in Oleksandr Usyk, who has also gone undisputed at both heavyweight and cruiserweight.
  • [Crawford is] probably the most natural ambidextrous fighter I’ve ever seen. You can’t tell whether he’s orthodox or southpaw,” Woodhall said.
“He’s one of the best all-rounders I’ve ever seen in a boxing ring. The only thing I would say is he hasn’t quite had the opposition like a Marvin Hagler or a Sugar Ray Leonard. All a man can do is beat what’s in front of him and he’s done that in two divisions.
“In history, I think he’s right up there with the very best. He’s undisputed. It’s an incredible situation now. Two undisputed champions in two weight divisions – it just doesn’t get any better than that.
“You have two boxers [Crawford and Usyk] who are up there, best pound-for-pound in the history of the sport.”
TNT Sports expert Steve Bunce believes that Crawford can embody more than one fighter every time he steps into the ring, such is the variety of his skillset.
“He’s not just one fighter, he’s multiple fighters. We’ve seen him in different fights where he’s seemed like a different boxer. He’s flawless; he really is. He makes really good fighters look really average.
“Is Terence Crawford the best pound-for-pound fighter right now? There’s a case to say he is. The only man in my opinion that can compete with him might be Oleksandr Usyk.
“Usyk had a great victory last time out. He beat the unbeaten [Tyson Fury], considered the greatest heavyweight in the world. The same with Crawford, last time out, he beat the great welterweight Errol Spence. They’ve beaten them handily.”
Meanwhile, Frank Warren, head of Queensberry Promotions, said that, in his mind, Crawford was “probably the No. 1 or No. 2 best fighter in the world.
“Terence Crawford is an exceptional fighter,” Warren said. “It’s a combination of ability, versatility, and the most important thing, adaptability.
“He can finish you with either hand, he can finish you going backwards, and he can finish you going forwards.”
WHY Terence Crawford and Oleksandr Usyk 'up there with best in history' of boxing - TNT Sports pundits hail P4P icon Bud
Crawford’s best performance of his long career came against Spence last July, in which ‘Bud’ knocked down his opponent three times – once in round two, and twice in round seven before the bout was stopped in the ninth.
“Spence was 28-0 at the time,” Bunce explained. “He was the man in that welterweight division, [but] here was a fighter [Crawford] in there that night, who I think would have been able to compete with any welterweight in history.
“Poor Errol Spence, not only was he beaten, but he was ruined in there. That breaks your mind. It breaks your spirit, not just physical hurt, but hurt inside.”
Woodhall, meanwhile, said of the performance: “Each round, he just turned the screw a bit more and it was an absolute masterclass. He made it look easy and it was quite incredible.”
Bunce, Woodhall, and Warren are all backing Crawford to extend his unbeaten record on Saturday to beat Madrimov, and hand the Uzbek the first loss of his professional career.
“I fancy Terence but I’m telling you, it’s going to be an interesting, exciting fight. I expect something a little bit special on the night,” Warren said, while Bunce believes that the American has all the experience that his opponent does not.
“I don’t think Israil Madrimov is a fight too far for Crawford,” Bunce said. “He’s got the fight quite early; he’s not that seasoned. He’s a novice as a pro. That’s what Crawford isn’t.”
Woodhall believes that the fight might have come a bit soon for Madrimov, but were Crawford to win, a potential bout against Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez could be too difficult a test, even for the seemingly-invincible American.
“It’ll probably be a step too early for Israil,” Woodhall concluded. “I think Crawford will be able to handle him.
“He’s looking to become undisputed in three weight divisions and this is that next step. The real prize at the end of it all may be a Canelo fight. I think that would be a step too far.”
Warren believes that, should Crawford beat Madrimov, then an encounter with Canelo would be what all boxing fans want to see next.
“Crawford and Canelo is a fight that everyone wants to see,” the promoter added. “If anybody can make it happen, it’s His Excellency in the Riyadh Season.”
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Tiger Wood has missed another cut at a major tournament.

Woods is all but guaranteed to be out at the ongoing  at Royal Troon after posting a +14 over the first two days of the event, where the projected cut line sits at +5.

His dismal Friday included a double bogey on the second hole as well as bogeys on the fifth, ninth, 12th, 14th and 17th. He finished Friday with a 77 (+6) after his 78 (+8) on Thursday. Despite his struggles, though, Woods still had a packed gallery and received large ovations throughout the first two rounds.

 

The 48-year-old now intends to take a months-long break from golf, telling reporters on Friday at Royal Troon that he will return at the Hero World Challenge in December. Asked if he would play next year’s Open at Royal Portrush, Woods answered: ‘Definitely.’

‘I’ve always loved playing major championships. I just wish I was more physically sharp coming into the majors,’ Woods said after his round. ‘Obviously it tests you mentally, physically, emotionally, and I just wasn’t as sharp as I needed to be.’

Despite his struggles, Woods remained optimistic about his game and his health.

‘I’d like to have played more, but I just wanted to make sure that I was able to play the major championships this year,’ Woods said. ‘I got a lot of time off to get better, to be better physically, which has been the case all year.

‘I’ve gotten better, even though my results really haven’t shown it, but physically I’ve gotten better, which is great. I just need to keep progressing like that and then eventually start playing more competitively and start getting into kind of the competitive flow again.’

So far this year Woods has missed the cut at the  at the Valhalla Golf Club in  and the US Open at ‘s Pinehurst No. 2. Woods, who continues to battle injuries, was similarly awful at finishing +16 which included a ghastly 82 in his third round.

His early exit at Royal Troon follows a contentious exchange with retired player and announcer Colin Montgomerie, who questioned the golf legend’s presence at the tournament.

Montgomerie said in an interview in The Times last Saturday that Woods’s best days are behind him. From there, Montgomerie shared his memory of seeing Woods struggling at Pinehurst last month and wondering: ‘What the hell is he doing?

Woods was defiant in response (‘As a past champion, I’m exempt until I’m 60’), but ultimately failed to prove he belonged at the 2024 Open Championship, starting with a brutal first round on Thursday.

Woods fired his opening drive 201 yards off the first tee, finding the first cut of rough on the right side of the fairway.

He came close to an opening birdie, rolling his attempt to within two feet for a tap-in par before eventually entering the red at the third.

But the struggles, which were once a shock but now a customary sight, began at the fourth.

Royal Troon immediately snatched the shot back from Tiger’s claws at the fourth where he failed to seize on the par-five opportunity before he sank into the black with a double-bogey five on the par-three fifth.

His mere two birdies were no match for the total of six bogeys, including two consecutive on 17 and 18 to wrap up his round, and two doubles, featuring a trip to the train tracks at 11, as an opening 79 plundered his hopes.

And he wasn’t the only former champion to struggle in the first round: Cameron Smith (+9), Rory McIlroy (+7), and Louis Oosthuizen (+7) were all overwhelmed at Royal Troon on Thursday.

Woods’ first round was further tarnished by a comment from Sky Sports’ Mark Roe.

‘You look at the eyes, you gotta think there’s a lot of painkillers being taken to cope with the pain,’ Roe said while announcing The Open’s featured groups on Thursday.

It’s unclear if Roe was referencing Woods’ battle with pain medication, which resulted in his 2017 DUI charge. A subsequent toxicology report found painkillers, sleep medication and an ingredient active in marijuana in his system at the time of his arrest.

Woods ultimately avoided a DUI conviction by agreeing to enter a diversion program.

Naturally, Roe’s comment was not well received.

‘An absolute crazy thing to say on air.,’ read a comment from one golf-centric X account.

‘I’m not a big fan of Tiger, but even if it’s true, there are just things that need not be said,’ another commenter added.

One fan went so far as to accuse Roe of targeting Woods over his contentious relationship with the PGA’s Saudi-backed rival.

‘Probably a closet LIV supporter,’ the fan wrote.

Of course, Roe’s primary duties are with Sky Network, which broadcasts the DP World Tour and the PGA, so it’s unlikely that the English announcer is somehow targeting Woods for the Saudis.

Since nearly losing his right leg in a 2021 car crash, Woods has played sparingly, focusing on the majors while resting his 48-year-old body during less prestigious tournaments.

Knee surgeries, a fused ankle, and a microdiscectomy are just some of the medical procedures that have kept Woods upright as he enters his 50s.

Some days, I just feel really good,’ he said in April. ‘Other days, not so much.’

Woods’ injury history began with a pair of procedures aimed at removing a benign tumor, scar tissue, a cyst and fluid from his knee, but quickly escalated as the long-time Nike pitchman began facing structural issues with his bones and joints.

Remarkably, Woods bounced back from his 2017 arrest and briefly appeared poised to recapture his throne atop the PGA Tour.

He won the Tour Championship in 2018 and the Masters the following season, all while golf fans marveled at his new form.

But the good times couldn’t last.

Tiger Woods misses the cut AGAIN as golf legend crashes out of The Open in another major nightmare at Royal Troon

He underwent a fifth microdiscectomy in 2021, and one month later was involved in a single-vehicle accident near a tournament in Los Angeles. Woods, the driver and only person hurt in the wreck, rolled his SUV before suffering major leg injuries.

Doctors even weighed amputation before finding a way to keep Woods intact.

‘I’m very lucky, very lucky,’ Woods told a crowd in February of 2022. ‘As a lot of you guys know, I didn’t know if I was going to have the right leg or not. So, to be able to have my right leg still here, it’s huge. I still have a lot of issues with it, but it’s mine and I’m very thankful for that.’

He made his return at the 2022 Masters, where he was noticeably limping en route to a 47th-place finish.

Since then, Woods has undergone a subtalar fusion procedure to ‘address his post-traumatic arthritis’ in his fractured ankle.

 

British Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua has significantly increased his wealth, nearing a $100 million boost in career earnings from boxing matches. 

 According to data compiled by Nairametrics, Joshua recently earned over $50 million (£30 million) for his recent heavyweight bout against Francis Ngannou. 

In 2023, Forbes reported that  including his three victories against Jermaine Franklin.

Additionally, financial records from Joshua’s Sparta Promotions company reveal an impressive £41.3 million earned in the 2022/23 financial year.  

This substantial figure excludes earnings from the Helenius and Wallin fights, and it is estimated that Joshua secured around £10 million for both of those victories. 

Contrastingly, Ngannou, who earned $20 million, made his ring debut against Tyson Fury in October, experiencing a controversial defeat despite knocking down the heavyweight champion. Following his loss to Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia, Ngannou issued an apology to his fans.  

The Cameroonian fighter faced a knockout defeat in the second round against the former world heavyweight champion. 

About Anthony Joshua 

WHY Anthony Joshua earns $100 million paycheck in 1 year

Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian boxer, enjoyed an undefeated streak in his first 22 professional fights and held the world heavyweight champion title from 2016 to 2019. However, a surprising loss to Andy Ruiz Jr. marked a temporary setback in 2019. Joshua swiftly avenged the defeat later that year with a unanimous decision. 

Facing two defeats against Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua rebounded with a victory over Jermaine Franklin in April 2023, showcasing his resilience and determination in the ring. Despite facing challenges, he has consistently demonstrated the ability to overcome setbacks and return to winning form. 

Beyond his achievements in the boxing industry, Joshua commands a massive social media presence, boasting 26 million followers collectively on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 

 

Anthony Joshua challenges Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight title at Wembley Stadium on September 21, live on Sky Sports Box Office, as Oleksandr Usyk vacates belt; AJ knocked out Francis Ngannou in March while Dubois halted Filip Hrgovic earlier this month

Briton Anthony Joshua deliver di most powerful statement to di heavyweight division wit a destructive second-round knockout win ova Francis Ngannou for Saudi Arabia.

Joshua, 34, floor di UFC champion for di first round and early for di second.

A dazed Ngannou bin rise to im feet for Riyadh but im dey stunned by one explosive and formidable right moments later as di referee stop di contest.

Di 37-year-old appear to dey out bifor e even hit di canvas and require medical treatment.

“I dey go back to my cage and wen dem let me out, I go fight again,” Joshua tok, as WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury watch on from ringside.

Fury bin make tough work of Ngannou for October wen di UFC champion drop am bifor edging points win.

“Wen I see di fight wit Tyson Fury I tink ‘I want some of dat’. [Ngannou] na great champion and dis no take anytin away from im capabilities,” Joshua tok.

“I tell am make e no leave boxing. Na two fight e don fight, and e don fight di best.”

Di victory for Joshua wey be two-time world champion na di fourth in 11 months, and dis keep im ambition of recapturing a world title alive.

Eddie Hearn bin call for Joshua, wey im don promote throughout di heavyweight pro career, to face di winner of Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.

Di pair go fight to become di undisputed heavyweight world champion for May, wit a rematch later in di year.

“In five years I no go fight,” Joshua add. “Eddie Hearn and my team go shape my future.”

How di match take waka

"Why Joshua's Devastating Second-Round Knockout of Ngannou is a Game-Changer in Heavyweight Boxing"

Wit di card running more dan one hour later dan planned, na 03:20 local time wen master of ceremonies Michael Buffer introduce Ngannou to di ring.

Im wear pink and white robe wit gold tassels, Ngannou make di solitary walk down di aisle to di tune of ‘God’s Plan’ by Drake.

Joshua wey bin frown im face look full of purpose as im walk to di ring wit confidence. E kneel down and recite a prayer for im own corner.

Joshua bin draw di loudest reaction, a mixture of boos and jeers. Dat one no concern am, im eyes set firmly on Ngannou.

And na start wey dey almost perfect for di Watford-born fighter. Ngannou just narrowly miss wit lead left hand as Joshua remain calm and composed.

AJ bin extend im backhand to land a flush right down di pipe. By flooring Ngannou, Joshua do within three minutes wetin Fury fail to do in 10 rounds four months ago.

Ngannou wey dey shocked get up on di count of eight and see out di round.

Joshua don become smarter fighter in recent years – im dey develop im technical ability. Im bin doubt im jab, bid im time and wait for opening.

Anoda right hand make Ngannou clamour on di floor. E beat di count in di nick of time but di writing dey on di wall.

DI finishing punch na one wey go undoubtedly take centre stage in future Joshua knockout highlights reel.

A statement win wey shele for Saudi

A well-schooled amateur boasting Olympic gold and a two-time world champion wit wins against some of di best for di division, Joshua experience show for di early hours for Riyadh.

Di razzmatazz of Saudi boxing bin dey on show, although critics still dey claim say di Kingdom dey use high-profile sporting events to ‘sports wash’ away dia human rights records.

While e no be di star studded affair seen in past event for di region, former champions Amir Khan and Manny Pacquiao bin rub shoulders wit di likes of football manager Jose Mourinho and Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldo.

Di card bin dey billed as ‘knockout chaos’ but di Saudi crowd – as dem usually do – behave in a veri quiet and orderly manner.

Di pressure bin dey on Joshua to deliver message to rival Fury. A fighter wey don face intense level of scrutiny in recent years, Joshua bin acknowledge di impact of trainer Ben Davison.

Davison bin dey Joshua corner for di second time, afta im also oversee December dominant win ova Otto Wallin.

“I bin no wan disrespect Ngannou but someone like AJ neva hit am before,” Davison tell BBC Radio 5 Live.

“I go let pipo judge weda im dey improve. Di only way to find out who be di best na to get di winner of Fury and Usyk. Dat na di only tin wey make sense.”

We go see weda Ngannou listen to Joshua advice and return to di sport anytime soon, but di ‘Predator’ na proven winner – weda in life, for UFC octagon or for boxing ring.

Im journey don take am from a 12-year-old wey bin work for sand quarry for Cameroon to pesin wey live on di streets of Paris, bifor im become UFC champion.

Although im childhood dream of becoming a boxing world champion fit no become reality, Ngannou dey set to return to MMA later dis year wit di PFL in search of im next prey.

It appears as if Floyd Mayweather and John Gotti III will be running it back, and for real this time.

On Friday night, Mayweather announced that a rematch between the undefeated boxer and six-time MMA veteran will take place Aug. 24 in Mexico City. “Money” made a similar announcement this past November for a fight during Super Bowl weekend in Las Vegas, but it never materialized, and in fact, Gotti himself never confirmed the booking.

This time, Gotti did promote the new date on several posts on his Instagram stories.

"Why Floyd Mayweather vs. John Gotti III Rematch on Aug. 24 in Mexico City is a Must-Watch Event"

The two fighters competed in an exhibition bout in June 2023 where In the sixth round of a somewhat forgettable affair, the angry energy between Mayweather and Gotti boiled over into mayhem as referee Kenny Bayless called a stop to the bout, which led to Gotti continuing to engage Mayweather and both camps entering the ring for an ugly melee.

The 31-year-old grandson of the infamous mob boss John Gotti is 5-1 as a pro MMA fighter, but made the switch over the boxing following his first MMA loss to in a massive upset at CES 61 in October 2020. Gotti is 2-0 in his pro boxing career, including a first-round knockout victory in January 2023.

Mayweather, 47. has kept himself busy with exhibition bouts against the likes of , and even  since defeating  in his final pro boxing bout in August 2017.

 

Former boxer Floyd mayweather caused a sensation in the luxurious streets of Monaco accompanied by model Gallienne Nabila and his entire entourage, about 7 people mainly bodyguards and a couple of assistants. “Money” walked hand in hand with Nabila, the couple he has long been associated with and seems to be rekindling their romance.

Mayweather and Nabila were surrounded by his security as some fans sought to approach Floyd for a photo or autograph, but were immediately blocked by his security personnel, some other people just watching the scene, possibly wondering who the celebrity was that was generating so much buzz.

Gallienne Nabila, is a model and social media influencer, she has 1.6 million followers on Instagram. She has previously signed with Elite Model Management and moved to Los Angeles in 2020 to work with Wilhelmina Models.

Nabila has worked with major brands such as Fashion Nova and, in September 2023, launched her own charity, Gallienne’s Girls. An organization that aims to empower young women, helping them find their way and achieve their goals.

Floyd and Gallienne have often been spotted together, traveling, shopping and attending events. They are frequent spectators at NBA games, cheering on teams like the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite their public outings, many fans know little about Nabila, making her an intriguing figure in Mayweather’s life

Floyd Mayweather vs John Gotti III

"Why Floyd Mayweather and Gallienne Nabila's Monaco Outing Became the Talk of the Town"

“Money” is preparing to step into the ring once again, in an exhibition fight Mayweather will face Gotti III on August 23.

Mayweather officially retired from professional boxing in 2017, but seven years later, the 47-year-old boxer continues to step into the ring in a series of exhibition fights that prove he can never really walk away from the

 

Mayweather gave his verdict on the GOAT in the heavyweight division.

John McDougall

John McDougall

Floyd Mayweather Jr is regarded as one of boxing’s all-time greatest fighters and he has made some interesting choices when naming the sport’s best ever heavyweights in a new winner stays on list.

 is rightfully viewed as a true great of , with his unique style yielding 50 wins in as many professional fights. The American ended his career unbeaten, with 27 of those victories coming via a knockout.

Mayweather’s final professional bout came in 2017 when he fought  to claim his 50th victory with a technical knockout in the 10th round at the age of 40.

The now 47-year-old has had a series of exhibition bouts in recent years, which has included victories over Tenshin Nasukawa, Mikuru Asakura and Deji Olatunji, while he also faced  in a non-judged bout.

When it comes to the greatest heavyweights of all-time, Mike Tyson is one of several names that immediately springs to mind.

 had a total of 58 professional  bouts between 1985 and 2005 in a career which spanned three decades and came to a conclusion as he approached his 39th birthday.

In that time, Tyson chalked up 50 wins and experienced just six losses, with an astounding 44 victories on knockout as he demonstrated his stopping power in the ring.

 has 28 wins in his 31 professional bouts so far in his career, with losses at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr and twice against Oleksandr Usyk.

Money Mayweather recently shot a video with  and took part in the popular trend of ‘winner stays on’ choices of sportspeople.

And his picks in the heavyweight division have certainly raised a few eyebrows.

Mayweather opted for Frank Bruno ahead of Deontay Wilder, before selecting Tyson ahead of Bruno.

He then went for Vitali Klitschko over Tyson, before selecting  ahead of the Ukrainian.

Joe Frazier got the nod by Mayweather next up ahead of AJ, who he also backed over He then went for Wladimir Klitschko ahead of Frazier in the next choice, before backing Tyson Fury ahead of the younger Klitschko brother.

Mayweather selected Lennox Lewis ahead of the, before choosing Lewis instead of Muhammad Ali in a controversial final decision.

Mike Tyson breaks down and analyses every active elite heavyweight boxer including Anthony Joshua

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Tyson gave an insight into the current heavyweight division.

Daniel Marland

Daniel Marland

Mike Tyson broke down the current crop of elite heavyweight boxers, including Anthony Joshua, during a chat with Joe Rogan and it’s truly fascinating.

Tyson appeared on the ‘ podcast in April 2022, and was asked to give his verdict on  and

He also gave his opinion on WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion , as well as WBC heavyweight champion Tyson went in-depth on all four fighters, and it’s the kind of analysis you wouldn’t hear from anyone else.

Deontay Wilder

On Wilder, he said: “Having a hard punch is like having a nuclear war, but it doesn’t serve any military value if it doesn’t land on his target.”

‘The Bronze Bomber’ suffered two consecutive defeats to Fury in 2020 and 2021, despite putting up a valiant effort in both fights.

TYSON Fury has been spotted hours after collapsing in the street when Britain’s “bravest bouncer” escorted him out of a pub.

The British former world champion – who lost his title to  last month – was led out by two security staff on Friday evening after enjoying one drink too many in Nowhere bar in Lancs.

Footage showed the before bumping his head on a lamp post outside.

Fury appeared to shrug off the incident today as he took a seaside stroll along the promenade in Morecambe Bay with his father, John, 59.

Wearing a full blue tracksuit, , 35, was spotted scrolling on his phone as he enjoyed the fresh air.

The former champion, who has amassed an estimated £300m from his hugely successful  career, partied with friends and fans at the venue last Friday.

which he shares with wife and their Earlier Fury had enjoyed some drinks while chatting with fans at the Strawberry Gardens pub in Morecambe.

A source close to Fury said the fighter had not had a drink for more than a year adding: “He had a couple too many and wasn’t feeling too well either.”

Another video taken by a motorist while waiting to collect her son showed Fury crawling on his hands and knees outside the bar with his head on the pavement.

It comes as a pal told  that there is extra concern for Fury’s well-being after the first defeat of his career.

They told the outlet: “Tyson and alcohol do not mix well.

Tyson Fury breaks cover hours after collapsing in the street when Britain’s ‘bravest bouncer’ escorted him out of a pub

“He’s previously used booze as a coping mechanism, which for any sufferer of ADHD is never a good idea.

“But given he’s been drinking again after such a high-profile defeat, there is a fear within his camp that more than ever, his support network needs to be ready to safeguard him through what could be a particularly testing stage of his life.

“He has never lost a professional boxing match before so they’re in uncharted territory in regards to anticipating how he’ll deal with it.

The Gypsy King suffered a well-publicised fall from grace in 2015 following his shock victory over ]\ which saw him balloon to 28 stone and sparked a three-year absence from the ring.

He sunk into a drink and drug fuelled  as he struggled to deal with the fame and fortune the shock victory bestowed on him.

DJ Scott Shearing, defended Fury and told how he happily posed for pictures with dozens of fans and even gave one young girl £20.

Posting a picture of Fury online, he added: “I’m sure you’ve all seen the video of being escorted out of Nowhere on FB. Lots of people with plenty to say.

“The man is a bl**dy legend, multi millionaire and yet he is still just like you or me. He goes out shopping, just like you.

“Goes to the pub just like you, maybe gets drunk just like you too. I get he is a public figure but he is only human.

“He was in the Strawbs Fri for a good few hours and they were all singing and keeping to themselves.

“Lots of people asked to have their picture taken with him. He took the time to do this in fact a young girl I know had her picture with him and he gave her £20.

“The man has a heart and feelings for god sake. In boxing he is a legend regardless of his last fight however he is proud to live in Morecambe and always mentions us.

“Money and fame can bring its own problems when the temptation for excess of anything is there and available, be it buying fancy cars, houses or going out drinking it must be hard to cope with mentally.

“Don’t get me wrong I wouldn’t turn it down but your every move is in the spotlight.

“He has his own demons with mental health and all that goes along with it but let’s show the man some respect for his achievements and love of Morecambe.