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Terence Crawford selected BWAA 2025 Fighter of the Year

Terence Crawford, who moved up two weight classes to defeat then-undisputed super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez in last September’s mega-fight, was named the Boxing Writers Association of America (BWAA) 2025 Fighter of the Year.

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The voting marked the second time Crawford has won the BWAA’s Fighter of the Year award, with more than a decade having passed since he was named 2014 FOTY.

The other 2025 Fighter of the Year nominees in the male category were Dmitry Bivol, Naoya Inoue, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez and Rene Santiago.

Crawford fought just once in 2025, but the magnitude of the win over Alvarez – still considered by many to be the proverbial “face of boxing” – superseded the collective efforts of all other fighters. “Bud” didn’t merely beat Alvarez – he achieved history while outclassing a future Hall of Famer over 12 rounds on a Mexican Independence Day weekend that for years has been a featured slot for Canelo. The win made Crawford, of Omaha, Nebraska, a five-division world titleholder and the first male boxer in the four-belt era to hold undisputed titles in three different weight classes. With no lands left to conquer, Crawford, 42-0 (31 KOs), retired last December at age 38.

 

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Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn Clashing, crashing…

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Claressa Shields and Franchon Crews-Dezurn Clashing, crashing and dashing for Heavyweight Supremacy

Detroit, Michigan, prepares to host an epic, historic showdown between two of the most dominant figures in women’s boxing.

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The multi-champion and local heroine, Claressa “G.W.O.A.T.” Shields, will face and try to ace the experienced and powerful Franchon Crews-Dezurn in a voluntary defense of the Heavyweight World Championship.

The bout, which will take place in Detroit, tips a pivotal moment for the division, bringing together two rivals who share a history of respect and fierce competition dating back to their amateur boxing days.

Claressa Shields, the only boxer in history (male or female) to hold all four major belts in two weight divisions simultaneously, returns home. After conquering practically every challenge, Shields seeks to consolidate her legacy in the heavyweight class, facing a rival she knows perfectly and who possesses one of the most respected punches on the circuit.

For her part, Franchon Crews-Dezurn enters this fight with the intention of deafening and silencing Detroit. The former undisputed super middleweight champion has proven time and again that her strength and aggressive style can trouble any opponent. For Crews-Dezurn, this is a golden opportunity to claim the heavyweight throne against the woman many consider supreme.

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Tyson Fury targets one fight if he can’t land…

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Tyson Fury targets one fight if he can’t land Anthony Joshua or Usyk this year

Tyson Fury is set to make his comeback in seven weeks’ time.

Anthony Joshua 'won't sleep' until he beats the Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury rematch winner | Boxing News | Sky Sports

He had made it clear that showdowns with both Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua were at the top of his wish-list, although, should he not be able to secure those fights, Fury has named his next best option.

Fury retired from boxing following consecutive defeats to Usyk during 2024, whilst a clash with Joshua has been touted for almost a decade, but is still yet to take place.

Now, ‘The Gypsy King’ hopes to finally deliver that elusive domestic dust-up and also potentially avenge his Usyk losses in a trilogy affair with Ukraine’s unified heavyweight world champion.

However, with Usyk linked to Deontay Wilder and Agit Kabayel, and details regarding Joshua’s return still unknown, Fury may have to look elsewhere for another opponent.

Speaking to BoxNation, Fury explained that he will not allow himself to look past Arslanbek Makhmudov, but admitted that a clash against the victor of Fabio Wardley and Daniel Dubois’ May meeting could be the bout that comes next.

“Without looking past my man here [Makhmudov], who is as dangerous as both of those guys [Wardley and Dubois], that is one fight that would definitely be interesting to me and we definitely can make it because we are all in the same stable.

“We are all under one banner, so them fights can be made quite easily, I would say.”

Should Fury overcome Makhmudov, a fight against the winner of Wardley-Dubois would provide him with the opportunity to become heavyweight boxing’s fifth three-time champion; joining Muhammad Ali, Lennox Lewis, Vitali Klitschko and Evander Holyfield in that elite club.

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Terence Crawford reveals ‘1,000 percent’ he planned to…

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Terence Crawford reveals ‘1,000 percent’ he planned to retire after fighting Canelo Alvarez

Terence Crawford is resolved in his decision to retire from boxing and there’s no chance for a comeback

Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford timeline: Will undisputed boxing champions fight one another in 2024? | Sporting News

 

Terence Crawford became a three-division undisputed champion when he put on a boxing masterclass against Canelo Alvarez but it turns out he had already made up his mind about the future before ever setting foot in the ring.

The undefeated veteran announced his retirement from the sport this past December but he actually had that planned before he faced Canelo in one of the biggest boxing matches in recent history.

While he waited three months to actually make the announcement, Crawford says that was always the plan because he viewed Canelo as the perfect final boss to face before ending his career.

“Won or lost, 1,000 percent [I was going to retire],” Crawford told The Pivot. “Just everything that I went through in camp. I wanted to retire after [Errol] Spence. I always told myself I wanted to retire from boxing, I don’t want boxing to retire me.

“So just going through all the aches and pains and the things that’s not talked about. It’s just like how many more of these do you want to go through?

Canelo is that last fighter at the end of the game. I reached [the heights], where is there to go after that?”

Of course, Crawford retiring on top is a rare feat for any combat sports athlete and that also played a part in his decision to walk away when he did.

Immediately after announcing his retirement, Crawford admitted that people bombarded with messages asking whether  he was really done or why he was ending his career after such a monumental win.

“A lot of people ask me ‘oh you’re not retired’ or ‘why are you retiring? You’ve got a lot more fight in you!’” Crawford said. “Why would I give it all to you though?

Why not take some more with me and use it for something else. When I put all that energy into my kids or into something outside of boxing. I want to have a life outside of boxing.

“I don’t want to be like those fighters that stayed in too long. They can’t enjoy the fruits of their labor. They can’t enjoy playing with their family.

They can’t enjoy being able to have a decent conversation. That played a part, too.”

Crawford retired with a perfect 42-0 record and he’ll likely go down as one of the best boxers in recent history given his jaw-dropping list of accomplishments.

While promoters will always  throw another payday his way  to entice a comeback, Crawford promises that he is  satisfied with his career and does not need to keep fighting now.

“I’m at peace,” Crawford said. “I did everything I set my sights out to do. I done it my way. I don’t got nothing left to prove. Of course, it’s a great feeling.

It’s a bittersweet feeling but at the same time, I accomplished that kind of feeling. I did that. So I’m cool with where I’m at.”

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Mike Tyson confirms his next fight after losing to…

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Mike Tyson confirms his next fight after losing to Jake Paul

Tyson enjoyed a legendary professional career that spanned 20 years.

Mike Tyson's fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after Tyson's health episode – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

He made his debut in 1985 before calling it quits after his shock defeat to Ireland’s Kevin McBride in 2005.

But ‘Iron’ Mike resumed his storied career when he fought Paul in November 2024.

His bout against Paul took place at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium and attracted a huge viewing audience on Netflix, who claim it was watched by 60 million households around the world.

Tyson, however, didn’t put up too much of a fight even though he took Paul the distance.

After their clash, the 59-year-old made a worrying admission.

Despite his lacklustre showing, Tyson has confirmed that he will be making another return to the sport.

He was linked with a bout against Floyd Mayweather and he claims it is still happening, although an official announcement has yet to be made.

Asked if his proposed match-up against Mayweather is still in the works, Tyson told TMZ Sports: “Yeah, it’s happening. Sh*t, yeah, it’s happening!

“You think I’d give that up?! I was minding my business! He challenged me.

“We are going to party afterwards, baby! We’ll have a ball afterwards!”

On his health, having suffered an ulcer flare-up that postponed the original meeting against Paul, the boxing icon added: “I feel incredible.

“Listen I was an extra large [pulls at t-shirt] but we are a large now.”

Why is Floyd Mayweather fighting Mike Tyson?

Mayweather called time on his storied pro career after reaching 50-0 following his victory over Conor McGregor in a money-spinning Las Vegas showdown in August 2017.

He beat the likes of Manny Pacquiao, Canelo Alvarez and Oscar De La Hoya before walking away from the sport.

But ‘Money’ returned to action with high-profile, lucrative exhibitions, including bouts against Logan Paul and KSI’s brother, Deji.

His bout against Tyson will likely be another exhibition and given both of their star power, it will be a clash viewed by millions around the world.

Even though Mayweather retired from pro boxing, he is still in the business of exhibitions and the ex-world heavyweight champion is an ideal dance partner.

Tyson is not only a universally recognised figure but also showed he can lace a pair of gloves and make the walk albeit an underwhelming showing against Paul.

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Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Duel in…

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Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Duel in Congo on April 25

The exhibition match between former heavyweight world champion Mike Tyson and undefeated world champion Floyd Mayweather is scheduled to take place on April 25 in nearby Congo, Africa.

Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather: Date, UK start time, undercard, rules and where to watch exhibition fight | talkSPORT

The date and location of the fight were confirmed by Mike Coppinger of Ring Magazine, as reported by radio network Talksport.

The two fighters shocked the boxing world last September when they announced they would step into the ring for an exhibition duel in this year’s calendar.

After that the situation was immediately calm and there was no clear news from both camps so that boxing lovers began to believe that the news of a clash between the two names seemed unlikely to happen.

Then in December came the latest news about the fight. At that time Tyson hinted that places in Africa were being considered as the location of their clash.

The information does not immediately strengthen the fans’ confidence. They consider the fight seems to be just a mere fantasy.

Kickboxing champion Mike Zambidis then announced that he would face Mayweather on June 27 in Athens. It was considered the final blow to the plan for a fight between Tyson and Mayweather.

Tyson in an interview with TMZ this month reiterated his belief that the fight would materialize before being reinforced by Coppinger’s latest information.

“Yes, this really happened. Damn, yes, this really happened! You think I’m going to give up? Right now I’m busy with personal affairs! He challenged me,” said Tyson.

Tyson’s plans to return to the boxing ring have sparked concerns. The veteran fighter is already in old age so his decision to return to boxing is considered too risky.

Tyson claimed that he almost died while preparing for his professional comeback fight in 2024 against Jake Paul.

Currently, the Concrete Neck looks in good physical condition and continues to undergo light training. However, it is still unclear whether he is able to return to intensive training to fight Mayweather.

In addition, the large weight difference between Tyson and Mayweather makes their duel unlikely to be allowed.

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Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua’s fatal Nigeria crash spurred…

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Tyson Fury says Anthony Joshua’s fatal Nigeria crash spurred his decision to return

Briton Tyson Fury said Anthony Joshua’s tragic car accident in Nigeria that caused two fatalities was a “turning point” for him in his decision to return to the ring.

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Joshua, a former heavyweight champion, sustained minor injuries in the crash in Nigeria in December which killed his strength and conditioning coach Sina Ghami and his trainer Latif “Latz” Ayodele.

The biggest turning point in this comeback for me was the tragedy that happened with Anthony Joshua,”

Fury told reporters on Monday at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he will face Arslanbek Makhmudov on April 11 in his return bout.

I hear all that bad news that’s gone on and I thought, you know what, life is very short, very precious and very fragile.

Tomorrow is a mystery, we have to live for today. And me living for that day, I made my mind up there and then that I’m going to come back to boxing – because it’s something that I love, I’m passionate about and that I’ve always been in love with.”

Fury, 37, announced his return from his latest spell of retirement in January. It will be the first fight for the former two-time world heavyweight champion since losing to Oleksandr Usyk in December 2024.

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Islam Makhachev believes Anthony Joshua could…

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Islam Makhachev believes Anthony Joshua could thrive in MMA if he improves wrestling

Anthony Joshua stepping into mixed martial arts might sound far-fetched to many fight fans, but UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev believes the heavyweight boxing star has the physical tools to make a serious impact. During a recent appearance with ArenaFightTV, Makhachev shared his thoughts on how elite boxers could potentially transition to MMA, and Joshua’s name quickly came up in the discussion.

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Makhachev praised Joshua’s size, athleticism, and striking pedigree, highlighting how dangerous the former unified heavyweight champion could be if he adapted his skillset beyond boxing. The Dagestani fighter, widely respected for his grappling dominance inside the Octagon, emphasized that striking alone is rarely enough at the highest level of MMA. However, he suggested that Joshua’s foundation gives him a unique starting point compared to most newcomers.

According to Makhachev, Joshua already possesses one of the biggest advantages an athlete could bring into the sport — world-class stand-up ability. “This guy is big, very good striker. One of the best boxers in the world,” Makhachev said, before adding that developing wrestling and grappling fundamentals could unlock an entirely new dimension for the British heavyweight.

Why Islam Makhachev thinks Anthony Joshua’s skillset could translate to MMA

The lightweight champion pointed out that heavyweight MMA has historically welcomed athletes from different combat backgrounds, including boxing and kickboxing. Fighters with knockout power often become immediate threats, and Joshua’s size combined with his disciplined training habits could theoretically shorten the learning curve.

Still, Makhachev made it clear that success would depend heavily on how well Joshua adapts to grappling. “If this big guy improves his wrestling, can you imagine how good he’s gonna be in MMA,” he said, highlighting the importance of takedown defense, clinch work, and ground control in modern mixed martial arts.

While there is no indication that Joshua plans to cross over into MMA anytime soon, conversations like this continue to spark debate among fans about crossover fights and multi-sport athletes. The rise of influencer boxing and cross-disciplinary bouts has already blurred the lines between combat sports, making hypothetical transitions feel more realistic than ever.

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Joshua found himself at the center of discussions after…

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Joshua found himself at the center of discussions after meeting with MMA fighters in Dubai

Anthony Joshua, the renowned British boxer, became a topic of discussion in sports circles following his visit to the PFL Champions Series tournament held in Dubai. Here, he met with several well-known mixed martial arts fighters.

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During the event, Joshua congratulated Usman Nurmagomedov on his success and interacted with stars such as Khabib Nurmagomedov and UFC champion Islam Makhachev. Instant photos taken during the meeting quickly spread across social media.

This visit sparked interest and discussions, especially considering that Joshua had previously trained in Alexander Usyk’s camp, which was accompanied by the publication of photos featuring Ukrainian symbols.

Thus, the situation provokes discussions about how athletes’ views may intersect with international sports politics.

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Mike Tyson insists Floyd Mayweather fight isn’t cancelled…

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Mike Tyson insists Floyd Mayweather fight isn’t cancelled in update as he responds to health concerns

Mike Tyson is certain that the Floyd Mayweather exhibition will take place, and believes he is fantastic physical condition.

Mike Tyson vs Floyd Mayweather Jr: The Historic Exhibition Fight No One Saw Coming | beIN SPORTS

The American heavyweight legend stunningly announced he would face fellow boxing royalty Floyd Mayweather in an exhibition fight.

It was originally touted for spring of this year, but things quickly went quiet.

Tyson then suggested the bout was indeed set to take place, with venues in Africa being considered.

But 18-time kickboxing champion Mike Zambidis then stunningly appeared to announce he would be facing Mayweather on June 27 in Athens, Greece.

That appeared to be the damaging final nail in the coffin of the clash.

But a confident Tyson still thinks it will materialise, insisting it was ‘Money’ who made the first call.

He told TMZ: “Yeah, it’s happening. S***t, yeah, it’s happening!

“You think I’d give that up?! I was minding my business! He challenged me.

“We are going to party afterwards, baby! We’ll have a ball afterwards!”

 

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