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In the world of boxing, there are few matchups that fans are more excited about than the potential clash between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia. The two young, undefeated fighters have been trading jabs on social media for months, with fans eagerly anticipating a super fight to determine who will come out on top. Recently, Canelo Alvarez was asked for his opinion on the potential fight and who he thinks will win. The Mexican boxing champ told TMZ Sports that he expects Gervonta Davis to win, citing his experience as the key factor. While some may accuse Canelo of being biased due to his previous beef with Ryan Garcia, the boxer dismissed these claims and emphasized Garcia's talent, stating that he just needs more fights before taking on Gervonta Davis. This assessment is not unfounded, as Gervonta Davis has been more active in the ring recently and has secured a TKO win over Hector Garcia in Washington D.C. last month. Meanwhile, Ryan Garcia hasn't fought since July 2022. Regardless of who ends up winning, the potential matchup between Gervonta Davis and Ryan Garcia is sure to be an exciting one. With both fighters boasting impressive records and dynamic fighting styles, fans are eagerly anticipating the super fight and hoping that it will live up to the hype.

Jake Paul's coach, BJ Flores, believes that Jake Paul will "demolish" Tommy Fury in their upcoming fight in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Flores praised Paul's athleticism and higher boxing IQ, claiming that he punches harder and smarter than Fury, who he admits has good hand speed but may struggle with Paul's skills. In a recent interview with Sky Sports News, Flores revealed that there will be new tools and tactics in play that have been developed in training, which he believes will help Paul secure a win. Flores also stated that Tyson Fury's recent comments about his younger brother have placed added pressure on Tommy. Tyson joked that if his brother loses to Paul, he should consider changing their famous surname. Flores believes that Tyson's comments have put Tommy in a tough spot, but also mentioned that his fighter, Paul, is used to dealing with high-pressure situations and has the skills to handle them. While there has been speculation about a potential fight between Jake Paul and fellow YouTuber KSI, Flores warns that there is still a long way to go before KSI is ready to face Paul. For now, all eyes are on the upcoming bout between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury, with Flores confident in his fighter's ability to come out on top.

Natasha Jonas, the three-time world champion, is willing to fight anyone, including the undefeated American boxer Claressa Shields, according to her trainer Joe Gallagher. Shields, who has never lost in a professional boxing ring, is considered by many to be the greatest female fighter of all time. However, Jonas is ready to take on the daunting task of fighting her. "Natasha's skillset brings different things to the table than what Savannah did. It is a daunting task. Claressa, people say she's the greatest female fighter of all-time. Look at what she's done, she's a phenomenal fighter, she's one of my favourite fighters in the sport today," Gallagher said. Jonas, who unified three major super-welterweight titles in three fights last year after moving up three weight divisions, is looking for the biggest name possible. Her promoter, Ben Shalom, said that they are not going to rush it and that there are other big names like Mikaela Mayer and Cecilia Braekhus. Braekhus, a former undisputed welterweight champion, is set to fight WBA titlist Terri Harper, while Mayer lost a close super-featherweight unification to Alycia Baumgardner on the Shields-Marshall undercard in October. It is unclear whether she would move up to super-welter. "Tasha's a big name and Mayer needs a way back in. I think Mayer's looking for big names, big fighters, whether she can get that Baumgardner rematch or not, we'll see," Shalom said. While Shields is the undisputed middleweight champion, she could drop down a weight to fight Jonas. It is a division where Shields has gone undisputed before, in 2021 when she outpointed Marie Eve Dicaire, who was also Jonas' last opponent. "Natasha has always wanted to test herself against the best. If she can't get Katie [Taylor], she wants Claressa. That just tells you everything you need to know about Natasha. She wants to fight the best," Gallagher said. According to Gallagher, "somebody is always somebody's Kryptonite out there," and Jonas just wants to be given the opportunity to test herself against the best. "Whoever, whenever, Tasha says, she's ready. It's just a fantastic story, Natasha Jonas, who knows where it's going to end up?" he added. In conclusion, Jonas' willingness to fight anyone shows her determination to continue to prove herself in the boxing world. Her potential fight with Claressa Shields could be a landmark event for women's boxing, and fans of the sport will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating this potential matchup.

Papa Tommy Fury John thinks the boxer just views his forthcoming match against Jake Paul as a paid vacation. The well-known fighting clan has arrived in Riyadh for Sunday's eagerly-anticipated battle with Paul, which has already been postponed twice due to Fury's side of things. Before a visa issue prevented them from booking a headlining spot at Madison Square Garden, he was originally hurt two weeks before their initially scheduled match. Tommy is confident of a significant victory given his vast experience, having grown up around people like world heavyweight champion Tyson, his dad John, and their relative Hughie before going 8-0 in the professional ranks. The family is so sure of themselves that they intend to just take it all in while battling in Riyadh. "At the end of the day this is just what it is," John Fury told Mirror Fighting in an exclusive chat as an ambassador of Freebets.com. "It's an holiday and a decent payday but it's an easy fight for Tommy. We're looking at big honours for Tommy, we're looking at Tommy winning world titles in future. "And when I get him going, Tommy should be out four times a year but greedy promoters don't want to pay him what he's worth - the same with Tyson... That ain't going to was with us, it's the Fury's way or the highway, we bow down to no-one, we are the kings of the ring at the minute.

MMA, or mixed martial arts, has seen many controversial fights throughout its history, often involving controversial decisions by judges or questionable actions by fighters. One of the most infamous and hotly debated fights in MMA history is the bout between Jon Jones and Matt Hamill at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale in 2009. Jones, who was a young and relatively unknown fighter at the time, entered the fight with an undefeated record of 8-0, while Hamill was a seasoned veteran with a record of 7-2. The fight was expected to be a showcase for Jones, who was known for his flashy and unorthodox fighting style. The first round of the fight was largely uneventful, with both fighters feeling each other out and attempting to establish their range. However, things began to heat up in the second round, when Jones landed an illegal downward elbow strike to the face of Hamill, who was on the ground at the time. The referee stopped the fight and deducted two points from Jones for the illegal strike. However, the damage had already been done, as Hamill was unable to continue due to a dislocated shoulder that he sustained earlier in the round. The judges ruled the fight as a disqualification win for Hamill, as per the unified rules of MMA, which states that an intentional foul that causes an injury to an opponent can result in a disqualification. However, many fans and experts were outraged by the decision, as they believed that the foul was unintentional and that Jones should have been given a no-contest instead of a loss. Jones himself has admitted that he made a mistake with the elbow strike, but he has also argued that it was an unintentional mistake and that he should not have been punished so severely. The controversy surrounding the fight has continued to this day, with many fans and experts still debating whether the ruling was fair or not. In addition to the controversy surrounding the foul, the fight also raised questions about the rules of MMA and how they are enforced. Some have argued that the rules need to be more clearly defined and that referees need to be better trained to handle situations like this one. Despite the controversy, Jones has gone on to become one of the most dominant fighters in MMA history, winning multiple championships and establishing himself as one of the sport's all-time greats. Hamill, on the other hand, retired from MMA in 2013, after a career that saw him earn a reputation as a tough and durable fighter. The Jones-Hamill fight will always be remembered as one of the most controversial and debated fights in MMA history, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of fair play and sportsmanship in combat sports.

When he announced last week that Jake Paul would earn a world ranking in the cruiserweight division should he defeat Tommy Fury, World Boxing Council President Maurico Sulaiman generated a lot of media attention. The unbeaten Tommy Fury (8-0, 4 KOs) will fight the former YouTube sensation on February 26 in Saudi Arabia. Paul, who has gone undefeated in six bouts with four knockout victories, has yet to compete against a true boxer. Most of his victories have been over MMA pros. Although Fury is a prospect with a perfect record and is the younger sibling of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, he has never really been put to the test in the ring. Eddie Hearn, a seasoned promoter, does not entirely concur with the WBC's choice to put Paul in line for a world ranking, but he can see why it was made. "Sometimes governing bodies have to live in that commercial world as well. Tommy Fury's a proper fighter and Jake Paul would make a statement if he won that fight. Not a statement that he can challenge for a world title, but, ultimately, there's a little bit of publicity in there," Hearn told IFL TV. "Is it right? Not really. Because there's fighters that deserve to be in the top 15 much more than Jake Paul, but it's the world we live in." Hearn has been leaning toward Paul winning the match even though he believes it to be a nearly even matchup. “Mentally, he’ll break Tommy Fury. I think he’ll mess with Tommy mentally, and I just think by the time they get in the ring, if they do get in the ring, I think Tommy will be defeated before the fight’s even taken place. And I think will win by knockout," Hearn told The MMA Hour.

At UFC Vegas 69 on Saturday night, unbeaten featherweight Khusein Askhabov fought Jamall Emmers in his first-ever UFC match. Askhabov had a stunning 23-0 record to begin the evening, but he hadn't fought in more than three years because his debut had been postponed numerous times. 16 of those victories have come from finishes for Askhabov (six by submission and ten by knockout). Emmers himself was making a comeback after a lengthy absence. He has lost against Pat Sabatini in his previous match in 2021. Jamall Emmers launched the bout with a few right punches and leg kicks. Askhabov switched things up by attempting a takedown. He pushed Emmers up against the cage but separated them by kneeing Emmers in the groyne. They both exchanged a flurry of leg kicks after the referee gave a brief pause and warning. Askhabov occasionally buckled Emmers by kicking his lead leg. Askhabov threw numerous kicks, but he missed with a huge wheel kick. That was another stuffed takedown by Emmers in the closing round. Emmers simply put Askhabov on his back because he was exhausted after another takedown. Emmers climbed to the top and swiftly sat. He was too high, and Askhabov knocked him off, but Emmers eventually rose back to the top. Askhabov's night did not go well as he was routinely outclassed by his opponent. Emmers won the bout by unanimous decision after a full fifteen minutes of action, ending the 28-year-unbeaten old's run. All three judges gave "Prettyboy" a 30-27 victory in the fight. Emmers seemed a touch emotional during his post-fight octagon interview with Paul Felder and made a speech intended to inspire. Also, the 33-year-old stated that he would like to participate in the UFC 287 event, which is scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida. "Words can't describe it. I just went through a lot. Life kicked my b*tt, taught me some lessons. This fight was just 15 minutes. I gave all 15 minutes I have but outside of the cage, I had to fight every day. So, these 15 minutes were heaven to me... I wanna fight back in Miami, in my hometown. So, you know, Sean Shellby... let me get on that."

The undercard for Floyd Mayweather's upcoming exhibition battle against pro MMA fighter Aaron Chalmers is set to feature a female exhibition bout between two outspoken stars. Baddies West & Bad Girls Club alum Natalie Nunn will take on fellow Baddies West star Tommie Lee in a three-round, two-minute fight wearing 14-oz gloves. The event, presented by FrontRow Fight Series, will take place on February 25 at the O2 Arena in London and will be live on pay-per-view through the Zeus Network. The Nunn vs. Lee showdown has been rumored to happen since 2021, and finally came to life after Lee discussed the possibility on her Instagram Stories and Nunn immediately accepted the challenge. Both women are known for their willingness to confront adversity head-on, making this exhibition fight one to watch. In addition to the female bout, the pay-per-view undercard will also feature several exciting fights. These include a four-round cruiserweight battle between Florida-based Ulysses “Monster” Diaz and popular UK-based Khalas “BabaYaga” Karim; a three-round lightweight showdown between undefeated Las Vegas resident J'Hon Ingram and Meeks Kastelo; and a three-round heavyweight clash between undefeated Vegas-based Antonio Zepeda and dangerous brawler Christopher “Pretty Boy” Lovejoy. Starting off the pay-per-view portion will be a super welterweight battle between Kevin Johnson and MMA fighter Mike Hales. The event will also feature a live streamed action on YouTube with UK-based MMA and Muay Thai star Sammy-Jo Luxton making her boxing debut against Welsh MMA veteran Hayley Barraclough over four light heavyweight rounds. With a lineup this stacked, boxing and MMA fans won't want to miss out on the exciting action that the undercard of Mayweather vs. Chalmers has to offer.

Mauricio Lara, who recently won the WBA featherweight title against Leigh Wood, has expressed his interest in a third fight against Josh Warrington, despite the controversial spitting incident that took place after their last match. Eddie Hearn confirmed prior to Wood’s rematch clause with Lara before Saturday's fight, meaning Wood will be offered the option to fight the winner of a potential match-up between Lara and Warrington. Speaking after the fight, Wood congratulated Lara on his victory and admitted that he made a mistake during the fight, paying the price for it. Hearn also commended Wood for taking on such a tough voluntary defence. While the prospect of a rematch between Wood and Lara still remains, the Mexican fighter has expressed his interest in a trilogy match against Warrington. Warrington recently claimed that Lara spat on him during their last match, which only added fuel to the fire of their ongoing rivalry. Warrington then launched a profanity-laden tirade at his opponent and has also expressed his desire for another fight against him. Despite the spitting incident and the ongoing rivalry between the two fighters, Lara remains determined to face Warrington once again, hoping to win as many belts as possible. As negotiations continue, it is unclear which fighter will emerge victorious in this potential match-up, but it is sure to be a thrilling spectacle for boxing fans.

Jake Paul has offered Carl Froch a two-fight deal after recent comments from the retired British boxer. Froch had insinuated that some of Paul's past opponents had taken dives and also claimed that Paul would never target him because he wouldn't call out a professional fighter. Paul, who is now 6-0 in the boxing ring against opponents from other sports or disciplines, caught wind of Froch's comments and responded with a two-fight offer. He also brought finances into the conversation, saying that Froch is only interested in the payday. "Carl Froch mad because I made more in 1 year than he made his whole career. You want the payday. I get it. So let's do this, fight Anderson Silva on my next card and if you get lucky and beat him, then we can step in the ring and you make your career payday. Let me know." Paul fought Anderson Silva in October of 2022, knocking the MMA legend down on the way to a decision victory. He clearly feels that Froch would struggle to do the same. This isn't the first time that Froch has taken a dig at Paul. He once ripped up a sheet of paper with Paul's name on it, calling him a "clown" and a "ponce" and saying that he didn't deserve to be mentioned alongside professional boxers. Froch has also claimed in the past that he would beat both Jake and his brother Logan in the same night after just some light training. Despite being retired, Froch now has a bonafide offer to step back into the ring and face one of the Paul brothers. However, Froch is currently backing Tommy Fury to beat Jake Paul in their upcoming fight on Sunday, February 26 in Saudi Arabia. It remains to be seen whether Froch will take up Paul's offer, but if he does, it could be a huge payday for the former super middleweight champion. It would also be an opportunity for Paul to prove his worth against a professional boxer, which is something that Froch believes he would never do. Either way, the prospect of a fight between these two outspoken personalities is sure to generate plenty of interest and excitement in the boxing world.

According to insiders cited by ESPN's Mike Coppinger, Ryan Garcia and Gervonta Davis have formalized their much-discussed fight by signing contracts for a 136-pound catchweight match on April 15. This fight is expected to be one of the most marketable in the history of boxing. Las Vegas will serve as the fight's location. According to the most recent information, DAZN, who has a network agreement with Garcia, has now received a duplicate of the fighter's signed contract for them to approve on their end. The fight will now officially be delivered after that is finished, which is anticipated to happen over the weekend. This fight had plenty of its own road bumps along the way, in addition to the usual pitfalls that many boxing negotiations encounter, such as their respective sides publicly arguing over who should control the rights to a rematch and Davis recently pleading guilty to a hit-and-run offense that will likely result in him serving at least some jail time after this upcoming fight. But since this is boxing, there's still plenty of time for things to go wrong before then, so for now, let's start preparing for what should be an exciting news conference and fight.

At UFC Vegas 69, Erin Blanchfield surprised everyone with her dominant performance against Jessica Andrade, a former UFC champion. Blanchfield started strong with aggressive strikes, taking control early in the fight. Although Andrade landed some good shots towards the end of the first round, Blanchfield continued her momentum in the second round and quickly moved into side control on the ground. She then took Andrade's back and submitted her with a rear-naked choke. Blanchfield's impressive performance could potentially earn her a shot at the UFC women's flyweight title. Following a submission win over former strawweight champion Jessica Andrade at UFC Fight Night, Blanchfield (11-1 MMA, 5-0 UFC) called for a shot at the winner of flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko vs. Alexa Grasso, a bout scheduled for March 4 at UFC 285. The callout was perhaps out of character for Blanchfield, but she told reporters at her post-fight news conference the request did not diverge from her usual persona. Two weeks after Blanchfield's victory, Shevchenko is scheduled to defend her championship. Blanchfield wants to face Shevchenko in his next title fight, whether it happens soon or not. “I would definitely prefer Shevchenko. I think she beats Grasso,” Blanchfield said. “I think Grasso is a very tough fighter, but I want to be the one to take that title from (Shevchenko).”