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Watch Former Rivals Oleksandr Usyk And Anthony Joshua’s Hilarious Ringside Reaction To Joseph Parker KO

Plenty of prominent names were left stunned by how Joseph Parker dispatched of Martin Bakole in their interim WBO heavyweight title fight this weekend. Parker arrived in Saudi Arabia last week anticipating to challenge for Daniel Dubois’ IBF championship. But just days out from their showdown in the co-main event of a stacked Riyadh lineup, […]

Plenty of prominent names were left stunned by how Joseph Parker dispatched of Martin Bakole in their interim WBO heavyweight title fight this weekend.

Parker arrived in Saudi Arabia last week anticipating to challenge for Daniel Dubois’ IBF championship. But just days out from their showdown in the co-main event of a stacked Riyadh lineup, the Brit withdrew due to illness.

Saving the day was Bakole, who traveled to the Middle East on late notice to compete for Parker’s interim gold. The pair set the stage for the blockbuster undisputed rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

While the main event was a memorable 12-round affair, the co-headliner raised eyebrows for the opposite reason, with Parker needing less than six minutes to find the finish.

Among those ringside when he stopped Bakole was one of just three men to defeat him in professional boxing, former two-time WBC titleholder Anthony Joshua. “AJ” took in the action alongside one of his most notable rivals, current unified heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk.

Suffice it to say, both men were shocked when Bakole went crashing down in round two.

Moving forward, both “AJ” and “The Cat” could have their eyes set on Parker.

While many believe the New Zealander has earned a shot at Usyk following consecutive wins over Deontay Wilder, Zhilei Zhang, and Bakole, others have pitched a rematch with Joshua while the Ukrainian potentially runs it back with Dubois.

Watch Former Rivals Oleksandr Usyk And Anthony Joshua’s Hilarious Ringside Reaction To Joseph Parker KO

Plenty of prominent names were left stunned by how Joseph Parker dispatched of Martin Bakole in their interim WBO heavyweight title fight this weekend.

While the main event was a memorable 12-round affair, the co-headliner raised eyebrows for the opposite reason, with Parker needing less than six minutes to find the finish.

Suffice it to say, both men were shocked when Bakole went crashing down in round two.

Moving forward, both “AJ” and “The Cat” could have their eyes set on Parker.

Fight or Flight: Daniel Cormier Questions Francis Ngannou’s Risky Return to the Sweet Science

Fight or Flight: Daniel Cormier Questions Francis Ngannou’s Risky Return to the Sweet Science Daniel Cormier doesn’t like the idea of Francis Ngannou going back to boxing. Ngannou is officially 0-2 in the…

Daniel Cormier doesn’t like the idea of Francis Ngannou going back to boxing.

Ngannou is officially 0-2 in the sport, but that hasn’t stopped him from emerging as one of boxing’s most polarizing figures in recent years. After taking heavyweight great Tyson Fury to the limit in October 2023, ‘The Predator’ suffered a brutal second-round knockout loss against Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia.

Now, after a successful return to MMA under the PFL banner, Ngannou is ready to get back inside the squared circle for another go in the sweet science. No official details have been announced, but a fight with former WBC heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder has been floated as a potential opponent for Ngannou’s third go in 10-ounce gloves.

Addressing Ngannou’s rumored return to boxing, Cormier expressed concern over how things could go for ‘The Predator’ this time around after seeing how things went awry against Joshua in Saudi Arabia.

“There were people picking Francis to beat Joshua,” Cormier said on his YouTube channel. “I love Francis but not to insult him, Anthony Joshua felt so less of a threat [from Ngannou] that he, who is traditionally one of the most passive boxers in the world for a heavyweight champion, went after Francis. He didn’t feel the threat because of the lack of experience that Francis had in boxing.

“Sure, he’s going to make a boatload of money, he always does, but at what point do you go [I don’t know] because if you ask me it would seem like he’s up against it again. Maybe he’s just the biggest, baddest man on the planet that we all believe and he doesn’t care that he’s up against it and he wants to prove everyone wrong like he did the first time when he fought Tyson Fury and he fought him to a very close fight. But we cannot ignore the visuals of what we saw the last time, especially when he came back to MMA and fought so well.”

Daniel Cormier fears for what could happen to ngannou against another KO artist like deontay wilder

The quick-fire knockout loss against Joshua is what ultimately sent Ngannou back to mixed martial arts where he secured an impressive first-round TKO over Renan Ferreira at the PFL’s Battle of the Giants pay-per-view event last year.

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Cormier believes that accepting a fight with Wilder would not only put Ngannou in another dangerous spot but it could also halt any momentum he rebuilt in his Smart Cage debut.

“People don’t hurt Francis Ngannou, but when it happened in the [Anthony Joshua] fight, he looked lost,” Cormier said. “That’s what’s concerning to me. Because I know there will be moments in that fight with Deontay Wilder the way that he punches where he’s going to need to find safety.”

No legitimate boxing fans would be caught dead calling Deontay Wilder a technical fighter, but the fact remains that ‘The Bronze Bomber’ has knocked out opponents in 42 of his 43 career wins notching an undeniably impressive 96.7% finish rate.

Any man with that kind of resume is undeniably dangerous.

“I thought the most dangerous fight for Francis was Deontay Wilder because Deontay Wilder, who I was on the Olympic team with, is more free and also less technical,” Cormier said. “That’s the nice way to say Deontay Wilder’s boxing style. He’s less technical.

“So the punches may be loopy. He may throw them from odd angles. But he has this unbelievable power that allows you to go to sleep.”

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Do you agree with Daniel Cormier’s take on Ngannou’s anticipated boxing comeback, or are you excited to see ‘The Predator’ back inside the squared circle?

Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua Could Be the Future of Bare Knuckle Fighting

BKFC boss David Feldman sees a future where Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua are all toeing the…

BKFC boss David Feldman sees a future where Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua are all toeing the line for his bare-knuckle fight group.

In recent years, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship has made some big strides toward becoming one of the premiere combat sports organizations in the U.S. Aside from getting the brutal sport sanctioned in 25 states since its inception in 2018, BKFC has seen an influx of ex-MMA stars like Eddie Alvarez, Luke Rockhold, Michael ‘Venom’ Page, and ‘Platinum’ Mike Perry make their way into the squared circle.

Of course, you can’t talk about BKFC these days without mentioning Conor McGregor. Earlier this year, the Irish megastar revealed that he is a part-owner of the ever-growing organization and has made regular appearances at BKFC events both stateside and overseas.

Recently, BKFC founder David Feldman shared some pretty lofty goals for the organization’s future — the most logical of which would see McGregor step inside the squared circle as a competitor rather than an owner.

His others just so happen to include two of the biggest names in the boxing game today.

“The best people would be Conor, Tyson Fury, and Anthony Joshua,” Feldman told World Boxing News. “Anthony Joshua did an interview and said my first favorite sport is boxing, and my second favorite is bare-knuckle fighting. He said it to the public. There’s guys like that out there, and I don’t think it’s far-fetched to see some of the best boxers in history, or best MMA fighters in history, take the gloves off and fight for BKFC. I don’t think that’s far-fetched.”

Feldman says stars like Fury, Joshua, and conor McGregor fighting in BKFC is ‘only a matter of time’

Bagging athletes like Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury may seem unlikely, but the BKFC has proven to be a strong draw for athletes who have entered the twilight of their respective careers. Perhaps one day when ‘AJ’ and ‘The Gypsy King’ are no longer guaranteed draws in boxing, they can continue to find success — and big bags of cash — fighting for Feldman and McGregor.

“I don’t want to drop the names, but Conor McGregor — he’s out there, and he says it,” Feldman continued. “‘I’m a player-manager. I’m going to fight bare knuckle.’ It’s only a matter of time that him, Fury, Joshua … who knows?

“I’m not saying they are going to do it, and not saying they’ll not do it, but I think there’s a good shot of any combat sports athlete in the whole world now doing Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, I really do.”

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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua Disagree on Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: Power vs. Age Debate

When it comes to Mike Tyson’s chances against Jake Paul, former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua…

When it comes to Mike Tyson’s chances against Jake Paul, former heavyweight world champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are split down the middle.

In a matter of days, the ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’ will return to the ring for the first time in nearly 20 years when he meets ‘The Problem Child’ inside the 80,000-seat AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Despite the scrutiny surrounding their fight — much of it related to the 31-year age gap between the two generational stars — the event is expected to be one of the most-watched in combat sports history.

While Paul is nearly a 3-to-1 favorite according to DraftKings, fighters and fans alike appear to be split when it comes to who will come out on top in The Lone Star State on Friday, November 15.

During a recent interview on the Jonathan Ross Show, Anthony Joshua suggested that Paul’s youth will be the difference-maker.

“He [Mike Tyson] is older now,” Joshua said. “I pray that he comes out healthy. I think Jake Paul [wins] because of youth. That’s the only thing” (h/t talkSPORT).

Tyson Fury disagrees with Anthony Joshua’s assessment

Tyson Fury, on the other hand, thinks that ‘Iron’ is still packing the same iconic power he used to score 44 knockouts during his legendary run from 1985 to 2005.

“If Mike Tyson hits anybody, I don’t care if he’s 90, he’s going to knock them out cold isn’t he?” Fury said during an appearance on The MMA Hour earlier this year. He’s ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, the baddest man on the planet. Jake Paul is very experienced now and he’s had a lot of fights but obviously, I have to back Mike Tyson for the knockout as he always backs me.”

Considering Tyson Fury’s father named him after the former undisputed heavyweight world champion, it’s only right that the Brit backs him against Paul.

How do you see things playing out when Tyson goes toe-to-toe with the YouTube sensation?

Video – Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury Left Stunned After Anthony Joshua’s Nasty Knockout Loss

Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury were absolutely shocked to witness Daniel Dubois sleep Anthony Joshua cold Saturday night (Sept….

Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury were absolutely shocked to witness Daniel Dubois sleep Anthony Joshua cold Saturday night (Sept. 21, 2024). The Wembley Arena in London, England, exploded with a shocking uproar, and McGregor and Fury can be seen in a video with disbelief in their eyes.

The hype surrounding the event was palpable despite the fact that the super fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk was not on the card. An attendance record was set at the Wembley Arena that night, with 96,000 fans lining the stands. Some big stars came to see the fireworks as well, and they were not to be disappointed.

Many believed it would be a gritty fight, but Joshua would walk away as the victor. In fact, the betting lines supported that view as well, with Dubois being a moderate underdog with odds that fluctuated around +360.

Daniel Dubois shocks Conor McGregor, Tyson Fury, and the entire world

Daniel Dubois looked sharp and was unafraid of his opponent on Saturday night. He lived up to his nickname of ‘Dynamite’, and fans worldwide could tell Anthony Joshua struggled to withstand the pure power behind Dubois’ shots.

Early clips from the night captured Conor McGregor freaking out on the sidelines as Joshua was battered by his opponent.

Dubois landed a few knockdowns in the early rounds and looked to be having his way with Joshua. Then, in the fifth, it was time for the kill. Joshua landed a few good shots and had Dubois backed up into the corner of the ring. Joshua came forward and threw a single overhand right that landed but didn’t do significant damage. Dubois fired back with a right hook that also landed clean but didn’t do any real damage. Then, the moment of truth.

Joshua had allowed his hands to drop in the fray, and his head was wide open. Even worse, he began to wind up and telegraph an uppercut. Dubois simply just put everything he had into an overhand right, and it landed with stunning authority. Joshua was sent to the canvas, almost lifeless, and the arena erupted.

Conor McGregor and Tyson Fury’s reactions were caught on film, and let’s just say they were not too happy with the outcome.