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Claressa Shields Rocks Detroit: Boxing Legend, Michigan Native To Appear At Draft Event As Featured Speaker

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Hailed as the greatest female boxer of her generation, Claressa Shields continues to dominate the boxing world with her unparalleled prowess. The Flint, Michigan native, who holds a perfect record of 14 wins and no losses, is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Benzinga 2024 Draft Event in Detroit.

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A Record-Breaking Career
Shields, who first captured public attention by securing gold medals at the 2012 and 2016 Olympics, has surpassed numerous records in her illustrious career. She is notably the first male or female boxer to claim undisputed championship titles in two different weight classes during the four-belt era, a remarkable feat in the highly competitive sport of boxing.

Her recent triumph over Savannah Marshall in the U.K. marked a significant milestone. With a strategic unanimous decision victory, she avenged her only amateur loss. This match, celebrated as the most-viewed women’s professional boxing event ever, attracted over 2 million viewers.

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Continued Success In Michigan
In June 2023, Shields returned to Michigan, where she defended her titles against Maricela Cornejo at the Little Caesars Arena. Despite the last-minute opponent change, Shields dominated the match, leading to a comprehensive victory. Her performance solidified her status in boxing and showcased her ability to engage and captivate the local audience.

ESPY Recognition And Beyond
Shields’ exceptional performances have not gone unnoticed, earning her the ESPY Award for “Best Boxer” in 2023. This accolade, given for excellence in sports performance, highlights her impact on boxing and her role in promoting the sport. Following her success in boxing, Shields has also ventured into mixed martial arts, signing with the Professional Fighters League and marking her presence as a versatile fighter.

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Why You Should Attend Benzinga’s Draft Event
As Claressa Shields prepares to share her journey and experiences at the Detroit Draft Event, her story is a testament to the dedication and resilience required to excel at the highest levels of sport. Her transition from an Olympic champion to a professional powerhouse inspires fans and aspiring athletes worldwide.

Benzinga is a leader in the events space. It has the experience to connect its audience with speakers, panelists, and other attendees. The financial media company has organized 32 ‘Business Titans’ events and is known globally for its popular, high-profile gatherings.

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The Benzinga Sports Business Titans event features a strong lineup of speakers from the sports and business worlds. Each guest will share their journeys of entrepreneurship and investments.

Athletes, social media stars, and business leaders will share advice and provide a behind-the-scenes look at how sports and business often intersect. This event features former and current athletes and critical business voices. Join Benzinga for the 2024 Sports Business Titans.

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Anthony Joshua next fight: All we know about AJ’s next opponent after Francis Ngannou win as Tyson Fury bout looms

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Anthony Joshua is back to his best and is now eyeing a huge bout after beating Francis Ngannou in March.

AJ brutally knocked out the UFC legend in the second round of their fight in Saudi Arabia, making it four wins from four since successive defeats against Oleksandr Usyk.

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That win has put him in prime position to challenge for world titles once again and a blockbuster meeting with Tyson Fury is on the cards.

So what is the latest on Joshua’s next opponent? talkSPORT.com takes a look…

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Joshua’s next fight is still in the works.

An incredible bout with Fury has been spoken about for a long time and fans will be hoping the all-Brit heavyweight clash happens soon.

AJ has recently hinted at a potential date for their meeting if the Gypsy King comes out on top of his undisputed showdown with Usyk.

Fury and Usyk have a rematch clause in their contract, however, a step-aside fee from Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh could see the Joshua fight happen instead.

And Alalshikh has previously revealed that AJ vs Fury is one of the fights he wants to see the most.

During an ‘Ask Me Anything Q&A’ on Reddit, he revealed the top three fights he hopes to make in the future are Fury vs Joshua, Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez and David Benavidez vs Artur Beterbiev.

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Away from Fury, there have also been other names thrown into the hat as Joshua’s next opponent.

Filip Hrgovic is set to take on Daniel Dubois on June 1 for the vacant IFB heavyweight title.

And he believes that the winner of that fight will take on AJ in September at Wembley Stadium.

Hrgovic said: “It should be me against Dubois for the vacant IBF belt. Then the winner should fight Joshua, but you never know in boxing.

“Joshua is the dream fight and I hope I will beat Dubois and then fight him in Wembley in September. That would be perfect.”

Deontay Wilder has also been tipped for a bout against Joshua later this year after teaming up with Eddie Hearn.

He is not expected to turn down the chance to fight AJ should the opportunity arrive.

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AJ next fight: What’s been said?
Hinting at the possibility of him and Fury finally getting it on soon, Joshua told the BBC: “Boxing is changing a lot, there is a new player, Turki Alalshikh, who is taking the world by storm.

“He is doing what he wants for the fans, it’s amazing. So if the fans demand it, I know that he will deliver.

“I know the fans want me and Fury, I want that. I’m not going to give away plans, but he is a man of action.

“It’s coming, most definitely it’s coming.”

Pressed further on whether a fight with Fury would be next for him, Joshua added: “To be honest, he [Alalshikh] said be ready for September.

“Why he said that is because they have got a fight on June 1, all the heavyweights, five vs five, Eddie Hearn vs Frank Warren.

“And they have got Fury vs Usyk in May. And then they will have me in September. It’s unbelievable.”

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Gervonta Davis ruthlessly trolls Devin Haney in first response after Ryan Garcia beats champion

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Gervonta Davis has immediately mocked Devin Haney after he was beaten by Ryan Garcia.

Garcia was the underdog in a clash with WBC super-lightweight champion Haney, with the challenger having missed weight meaning he was unable to win the belt.

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And the favorite was sent crashing to the canvas three times in a fight which saw him lose on the judges scorecards’ by majority decision.

Davis immediately took to social media to mock Haney and his father Bill who was ringside, tweeting: “Forget Devin. WHERE BILL AT WHERE DIRT AT!”

He then added in a separate tweet: “And what about you d*** riding a** people.

“Yo I’m gonna give you all the address to dirt spot in Cherry Hill.

“Need you all to send mad pics, a big a** poster to his crib of Devin a** in the air (pause).”

Garcia’s conqueror then concluded his trolling session, by finishing: “That’s what happens when you fight someone the same size as you.”

Davis beat Garcia in April 2023 stopping him to hand ‘King Ry’ the maiden defeat of his professional career.

‘Tank’ also holds a rivalry with Haney as the pair have previously talked up a showdown, which has yet to materialize.

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Garcia bounced back in sensational style, with Haney able to reach the final bell despite touching the canvas in the seventh, tenth and eleventh periods.

Haney does retain his belt due to Garcia missing weight for the 140lbs clash, and he will now look to rebuild in a similar way to his rival’s redemption path after losing to Davis.

In the aftermath of the clash, Haney insisted he would be open to a sequel next.

Garcia shared the same opinion, and said in his post-fight interview: “I would love a rematch.

“I gave him a shot, it’s only right he gives me a shot back.

“He didn’t make weight so I’m still the champion. We can run it back.”

Garcia’s stocks have rose significantly, and now a mouthwatering second showdown with Davis seems likely down the line.

It was a monumental display from the winner, who had received so much concern from the boxing world prior to the showdown.

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Boxing Legend, Mayweather Dies Of Diabetes

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Floyd Mayweather Uncle and trainer, Roger Mayweather is dead. He died on Tuesday’s night in the United States of America after a long battle with diabetes.

The former world champion who won 59 out of his 72 professional bouts moulded Floyd Mayweather into one of the best pound for pound boxers of the world died in Michigan hospital aged 58.

Floyd, who is a nephew to Roger has described him as one of the most important personalities in his life and said his death was a terrible loss.

“My uncle was one of the most important people in my life inside and outside of the ring, Roger meant the world to me, my father Floyd Sr., my uncle Jeff, our whole family, everyone in and around the Mayweather Boxing Gym and the entire boxing world. It is a terrible loss for all of us.” The unbeaten boxer said in a statement.

The “Black Manba” as the late Roger was fondly called won the WBA super featherweight and WBC super lightweight former world title holder worked with Floyd Mayweather for 12 years before calling it quit with the flamboyant boxer due to protracted battle with diabetes before he finally lost the battle on Tuesday’s night.

He started his career in 1981 and ended in 1999 when he defeated Javier Francisco Mendez on May 8, 1999. He ended his career with a total of nine major and minor titles in four weight classes. May his soul rest In peace.

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Deontay Wilder reveals what he want with Anthony Joshua if he has a big win over Zhilei Zhang

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Deontay Wilder says he is “90%” sure a fight with Anthony Joshua will happen in the future.

The American heavyweight faces Zhilei Zhang on 1 June, six months on from his shock defeat by Joseph Parker.

The loss to Parker derailed a planned fight against Joshua, but Wilder says the long-awaited bout can still happen.

“People are always going to want to see that fight no matter what,” Wilder told BBC Sport. “I put it in the high 90s [percentage chance of happening].”

Joshua and Wilder both fought on the same night last December, with a view to meeting in April 2024, but the Briton was forced to fomer UFC champion Francis Ngannou instead after Wilder’s defeat.

Wilder, 38, says the loss was in part down to his 14 months of inactivity leading up to the Parker fight, but said a big win will resurrect interest in the contest.

“I always said it before, it’ll be a shame if we never fought,” Wilder said of Joshua.

“It only takes that one fight, that one night. June 1st is going to be that night, that one fight.

“Deontay Wilder knocks [Zhang’s] head off and the world goes crazy.

“And there we go again, Wilder versus Joshua. They want it [again].”

‘The monster wasn’t there’
Wilder will fight Zhang as part of the five-versus-five Matchroom Promotions v Queensberry Promotions card on 1 June in Saudi Arabia.

The heavyweight contest was the surprise addition as Wilder signed a one-fight deal with Matchroom to be part of the event.

Zhang, 40, also comes into the fight off the back of a defeat by Parker, and both men would face an uphill battle to a world title shot with another loss.

Wilder said he lost his “desire and hunger” going into his fight with Parker, saying his “body wasn’t responding like my mind”.

“That monster wasn’t there no more,” Wilder said.

“It was one of those boring fights where if anyone did any type of action they won.

“That’s how I look at that fight. Joseph Parker is definitely not better than Deontay Wilder, at all. He was just the better man on the night.”

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Mike Tyson makes a major decisive career announcement after Jake Paul fight

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Tyson and Paul will fight in July

The exhibition boxing match between Jake Paul and former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is already a global phenomenon, three months before it will be streamed live on Netflix from AT&T Stadium. The showdown will have significant ramifications for the sport of boxing as well as the two fighters — with Paul, a former YouTube star, attempting to make a statement against Tyson, once one of the most feared athletes on the planet.

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But after the fight, life will go on for Paul and for Tyson. The latter has spent years cultivating a business and media empire away from the ring, and it received a fresh boost with a surprise announcement on Monday.

An earful…of edibles?
In 2022, Tyson and Evander Holyfield controversially announced a joint venture…selling edibles. The shock stemmed from the 1997 bout between the two boxers, in which Tyson bit off a portion of Holyfield’s left ear — and the edibles, called “Mike Bites,” are manufactured in the shape of a human ear.

On Monday, Tyson’s cannabis firm “Tyson 2.0” reached a deal with pharmaceutical company PHCANN to distribute Mike Bites and other products to German and British consumers in a groundbreaking career move for the 57-year-old boxer.

“I’m excited to make our world-class products available to medical cannabis patients in the region,” Tyson said in a statement. “Together, we’re setting new standards and delivering something that no one else is bringing to the table.”

Tyson, who owns a 420-acre “weed resort” in southern California, has previously stated that he will abandon his marijuana habit in order to prepare fully for his bout with Paul — which will take place in Arlington, Texas, on July 20.

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Claressa Shields In Splits Over a Woman’s Near Death Experience Against a Bull

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Not that you can’t be a matador, you need guts to stand in front of a raging bull. You need to subdue your fear and be ready to face the consequences. To be lifted by a bull’s horn and sustain life-threatening injuries is a real possibility, and it almost came true for a woman. While she was saved by grace, her viral clip has left Claressa Shields laughing.

In a viral video, fans can witness a bull causing a ruckus and people taking it into a corner to avoid the bull. However, a woman was not lucky enough to run into the safety bars to save herself in time. She faced the brunt of the rampaging bull just outside the safety area. While the bull lifted her and was about to stamp her on the soil, she dropped to the ground, and someone dragged her inside the safety bars. This close call saved her, and thousands watched the viral clip. ‘GWOAT’ was one of them.

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Shields, 29, turned to her X handle and replied to the video posted by ‘Wild Content’. She wrote, “Hahahhhah man she was gone !!”

Notably, the American boxer is making waves on the internet and has been an active user on X. She gives her unfiltered take on every minute development of the boxing world. Shields took the world by storm as she recently dropped a diss track targeting her long-time rival, Alycia Baumgardner. Instead of a boxing ring, hip-hop became the battleground.

In her humorous take, Shields made a parody of GloRilla’s hit song, ‘Yeah Glo!’ and gave the title a spin, naming it ‘Yeah GWOAT’. The undisputed champion flaunted her gold straps lying on a Maybach, boasted of her accomplishments, and slammed Baumgardner, at 15-1. The diss track followed their high-voltage encounter in Las Vegas, where Shields supposedly slapped Baumgardner’s hand. Their rivalry has been brewing for some time now. But is a fight between the two possible? The 14-0 record holder’s promoter, Dmitry Salita, lifted the veil.

‘GWOAT’ and the never-happening fight with Alycia Baumgardner
Shields, an Olympic gold medalist, and an undisputed champion, competes at middleweight. Meanwhile, Baumgardner reigns over the junior lightweight division. That effectively puts a 30-pound difference in their weight category, a gap that is hard to bridge.

Salita told Boxing Scene that the situation was similar to Manny Pacquiao pursuing a fight with Mike Tyson. He said, “It is so ridiculous. It is not real. And people that don’t really know boxing or follow women’s boxing, they just see names. They don’t understand weight classes, [but] they think about it and talk about it.” Salita has played down the scenario as “all talk.”

What do you make of this clip that left Claressa Shields in splits? Let us know in the comments below

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‘He’s in a world of trouble’ – Gervonta Davis shows off incredible physique ahead of next fight as fans express concern for Frank Martin

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Gervonta Davis is already in great shape over two months out from his next fight against Frank Martin.

‘Tank’ recently confirmed on social media that he would be returning to the ring against Martin on June 22 in Houston, Texas.

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The fight has not been officially announced at the time of writing, however, Davis is already hard at work preparing for his upcoming clash.

Following a grueling session, the Baltimore banger flaunted his ripped physique in a video uploaded to X on Sunday evening as fans expressed their concerns for Martin.

Reacting to the video, one supporter wrote: “That boy in shape I feel sorry for Frank.”

Another tweeted: “Boy Frank Martin is in a world of trouble, 2 months out and Tank looks like this.”

A third added: “Frank Martin might be going to sleep I can’t lie.”

Davis has been out of action since his seventh-round knockout win over Ryan Garcia in April last year.

Shortly after the triumph, he spent 44 days in prison for violating the terms of a sentence which initially saw him avoid jail time.

Last May, Davis was sentenced to 90 days of home detention, three years probation and 200 hours of community service over his November 2020 hit-and-run car crash which injured four people.

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He was later found guilty of violating the terms of his home detention and as a result, was ordered to serve the rest of his 90-day sentence in jail.

However, he is now free to move on with his career after having his ankle monitor removed and will box Martin in his first fight back after 14 months.

It was initially reported that the bout was being targeted for June 15 but Davis has since affirmed that it has been pushed back seven days.

The Toyota Centre in Houston, Texas – which is the rumoured venue for the contest – was already booked by American rapper Megan Thee Stallion on June 15.

Davis confirmed that this was the reason for the slight delay in a tweet, posted last week, reading: “I let Meg do her thing… week after.”

Boxing star Gervonta Davis involved in Baltimore hit-and-run

The 29-year-old, who was officially elevated to become the WBA lightweight world champion in January following Devin Haney’s decision to vacate, will defend his strap against Martin on the night.

Martin is ranked No.2 with the major sanctioning body and is undefeated at 18-0.

The best win of his fledgling career came against surging contender Michel Rivera in December 2022.

That fight put Martin’s name on the map at 135lbs and proved he is ready to step up to world title level.

In his last outing, he beat Artem Harutyunyan in a competitive bout.

Many felt Martin was well tested in this bout, as he only won by narrow scores of 115-112, 115-112, 114-113.

Harutyunyan is reportedly now being lined up to face Shakur Stevenson on July 6 as a result of his performance against Martin.

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Floyd Mayweather loses nerve as acrobat selects him during live show involving fire

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Mayweather couldn’t say no

Retired boxing legend Floyd Mayweather never ceases to amaze. Whether it’s for his extravagant travels or his flaunting of wealth, he’s always on everyone’s lips. This time, however, he couldn’t help but be the center of attention when a fearless fire acrobat singled him out during a thrilling live show. How did the great Mayweather react to this unexpected challenge? Find out here!

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At first Floyd hesitates a bit whether to go ahead and be part of the show or rather sit back and enjoy the spectacle from afar, but it is impossible to think that Mayweather will look like a coward by refusing to participate with the fire acrobat.

Mayweather recently weighed in on the fight between “Canelo” Alvarez and Jaime Munguia, a fight that has been criticized because Alvarez has nothing to lose and they say he always picks fighters he can beat easily.

So Floyd, believe it or not, defended ‘Canelo’ Álvarez after criticism for choosing Jaime Munguia.

Mayweather Jr.’s endorsement comes as a surprise to many within the boxing world, given Munguía’s relatively smaller stature compared to other potential contenders. However, Mayweather urged respect for Alvarez, recognizing him as the current pound-for-pound king.

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“She’s a Dr*g Cheat”: Claressa Shields Exposes Alycia Baumgardner, Reveals Declined Fight Offer

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The simmering rivalry between Claressa Shields and Alycia Baumgardner exploded once more this weekend. Shields was working as a commentator for the Richardson Hitchins vs. Gustavo Lemos fight when she bumped into her nemesis, Baumgardner. This wasn’t a friendly encounter. According to reports, Shields temporarily left her post to confront Baumgardner, resulting in a fiery exchange of words.

The tension was palpable, and even after Shields returned to her commentary duties, the bad blood lingered. This ongoing feud has become a familiar dance for boxing fans. Social media spats and in-person confrontations have become the norm. But the biggest obstacle to settling this rivalry in the ring remains: weight class. Moreover, Claressa Shields exposes Alycia regarding her substance abuse.

Claressa Shields believes Baumgardner would take steroids again
Following a tense faceoff at the recent Hitchins-Lemos event, Shields unloaded on her rival in a fiery interview. The Michigan born boxer addressed Baumgardner’s past accusations of performance-enhancing drug use with clear anger. “Whatever, she’s a dr*g cheat,” Shields stated. “I don’t give a f***,” she continued, referencing Baumgardner’s suspension for a failed drug test. Baumgardner has since maintained her innocence.

The interview also highlighted the fighters’ significant weight difference. Baumgardner reigns as the 130-pound champion, while Shields sits comfortably at 160 pounds. “She can walk around on weight,” Shields said, implying that Baumgardner’s past positive test may have aided her weight management. Shields further fanned the flames by addressing comments Baumgardner made about her appearance.

“Look, Alicia, I don’t know where the f*** you got that I was ugly from,” Shields fired back in a surprising turn. She vehemently denied any insecurity about her looks, stating, “God not to find a cute. No, God not to find a cute and he don’t care about ugly. So it’s like, therefore looks don’t matter.” Not only this, Shields, in another tweet also mentioned how she actually tried to reach out to Baumgardner’s team but didn’t receive any response.

Shields roped in for clout?
Claressa Shields has fired back at suggestions that her rivalry with Alycia Baumgardner is a publicity stunt. The comments come after a heated faceoff between the two champions at the recent Hitchins-Lemos event. Shields took to Twitter to address the situation, specifically referencing her manager, Dmitry Salita.

Her tweet reads: “Her team didn’t even want to entertain the conversation! Ask @Dsalita! First call I made after I won my MMA fight, ‘set the fight between me & Alycia now’ he called her team and everyone was super against it!!!!! Said Alycia was just talking ‘clout.’” Shields’ tweet suggests her team was initially hesitant about pursuing a fight with Baumgardner.

She claims that she actively pushed for the matchup following her MMA victory, and that Baumgardner’s team ultimately rejected the proposition. What are your thoughts about this matchup? Tell us in the comments section.

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