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Anthony Joshua: Nigerian boxer outshines David Beckham with free-kick

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ANTHONY JOSHUA
Nigerian-born Anthony Joshua brands David Beckham a hero as they show off their free-kick techniques.

British boxer of Nigerian descent, Anthony Oluwafemi Olaseni Joshua, has risen to the top of the trends.

Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion, is trending due to his action on the football field, not in the ring.

When Anthony Joshua visited his “childhood hero” David Beckham in Miami, he displayed his football prowess.

The modern training facility of Inter Miami is where AJ, who is presently in Florida, met the Manchester United great.

A video of Beckham striking a trademark free-kick into the net’s corner was uploaded to the heavyweight boxing champion’s social media platforms.

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The following performer, 33-year-old Joshua, may not have appeared as graceful as the football legend, but there is no denying that he possesses some special abilities.

With his instep, AJ, who was running up to the ball, brilliantly curled the ball beyond the goalkeeper’s reach and into the bottom right corner of the net.

Joshua took to his official social media to show off the free-kick attempts with Beckham.

Along with the free kick was a message that said, “Kicking ball with my childhood hero 🙌🏾 @davidbeckham

Following the confirmation of Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk, Joshua is presently waiting for information regarding his next opponent.

Although Deontay Wilder had been mentioned, AJ had preferred to fight the victor of Fury vs. Usyk.

It seems likely that Joshua would choose to fight Wilder in this much-anticipated mega-money matchup over the unknown Filip Hrgovic for the IBF heavyweight belt.

Joshua vs. Hrgovic, however, might soon gain favor if AJ vs. Wilder does not take place.

Joshua, who recently modeled for BOSS at Milan Fashion Week, is expected to make a decision on his future soon.

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Anthony Joshua predicts ‘50/50’ fight between KSI, Fury

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Former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has made his prediction for this weekend’s clash between KSI and Tommy Fury.

The two crossovers headline an epic MF & DAZN: X Series 10 card at the AO Arena in Manchester, which will also feature Logan Paul vs. Dillon Danis in the main event.

Fury is being seen as the favourite going into the fight due to his past exploits in the professional ranks, but Joshua believes the fight with KSI will be much closer than people think.

“Tommy Fury vs. KSI, it’s a real 50/50 fight,” Joshua told DAZN.

“I would sway towards KSI, but then if I value experience, I think Tommy should pull it off because he’s coming from a fighting family, but KSI’s been banging people out though.

“He beat Logan Paul who’s big and strong, went the rounds with Mayweather as well Logan did.

“It’s a real 50/50 fight, for this one I’m sitting on the fence.”

 

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Floyd Mayweather wants Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis to fight Naoya Inoue: Is it possible?

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Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been on a tear for the past half-decade.

Since April of 2018, he has won four different world titles in three different weight divisions and hasn’t lost any of his 10 bouts. Nine of those fights were ended via knockouts.

Most recently, Davis took down the toughest opponent of his career, Ryan Garcia, in the 7th round with a brutal body shot. It was the test everyone wanted for both fighters, and Davis passed with flying colors. Now, everyone is wondering what challenge Davis will take on next.

Renowned boxing legend Floyd Mayweather has an idea for Tank: set up a fight with “The Monster”, Naoya Inoue.

“I think (Inoue) is a hell of a fighter. I would like to see him fight Gervonta at a catchweight. That’d be a hell of a fight.”

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Can it actually happen?

The issue with Mayweather’s proposed bout would come down squarely to weight.

Inoue has fought at several different weights, with his most recent defeat over Stephen Fulton coming at 122 pounds, the heaviest he’s ever fought at.

It’s not out of the realm of possibility for Davis to come in at a lower weight since he has done it before, but asking Inoue to tack on so many pounds seems like a stretch. The Japanese fighter might be up for it, but it would take a long training camp and strength program.

In terms of in-ring entertainment, the fight would be a true spectacle. Both Davis and Inoue have won everything up for grabs to this point and have showcased legendary talent in all of their fights.

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Inspired by Drake’s $13,000,000 Asset, Gervonta Davis Splashes Millions on a New Diamond Chain

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Canadian rapper Drake ranks among the wealthiest singers globally. He is renowned for his lavish and flamboyant lifestyle. His wealthy acquisitions, including luxury cars, mansions, and jewelry, reflect his affluence. Notably, his diamond chain valued at a staggering $13 million recently captured the attention of fans. This extravagant accessory of Drake even seemed to have inspired the boxing sensation, Gervonta Davis, who recently showcased his own new diamond chain on his Instagram story.

‘The Tank‘ had close ties with the undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather. He was under the umbrella of Mayweather Promotions since the young age of 20, before becoming self-promoted in 2023.

Subsequently, it is unsurprising that Mayweather’s boxing style and luxurious lifestyle influenced Davis. Thus, leading him to admire and don expensive accessories.

Gervonta Davis flaunts Drake-like $2 million new diamond chain

Gervonta Davis’s accomplishment of winning multiple world championships across three weight classes showcases his exceptional talent as a young emerging boxer. Davis likes to present a successful demeanor outside of the ring too and likes to wear expensive jewelry.

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His recent luxurious purchase became the center of attention. The diamond chain he bought became quickly viral on social media. One of those posts was on the Twitter account of Shannonnn sharpes Burner.

The precise details of the necklace are still undisclosed. However, the design and size of the diamonds have certainly sparked intrigue within the combat sports community.

Some fans promptly noticed the striking resemblance between Davis and Drake’s diamond necklaces.

While a fan was highlighting the significant disparity in the price range of their jewelry.

Despite the expensive acquisition by Davis, it is unlikely to impact his overall wealth significantly. Over the years, ‘The Tank’ has amassed a substantial fortune through his fights.

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The riches of Davis

Gervonta Davis has gone through his career undefeated so far with a professional record of 29-0. Over the course of his career, he has defeated the likes of Hector Garcia and other noted boxers.

In his last fight, the American boxer faced off against Ryan Garcia on April 22nd at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. ‘The Tank’ emerged victorious in the clash of undefeated boxers during the seventh round with a devastating body shot.

As a part of the deal, Davis took home the $5 million fight purse and an extra 50% of the PPV, netting upwards of $10 million in total.

Therefore, it is no surprise that the undefeated boxer has amassed millions over the years of his boxing career. In addition to his boxing earnings, Davis also benefits from his partnerships with Nike and Reebok.

It remains unclear what lies ahead in Davis’s career. Having already achieved success in three weight classes and maintaining an undefeated record, there isn’t much left for him to prove.

Nevertheless, if he maintains the same hunger and drive for success as his mentor Mayweather, he will continue to reach new milestones in his career similar to ‘TBE.’

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Months After $22.8 Million Feat, Gervonta Davis Drops $2000000 on New Diamond 

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In the realm of opulence, few can rival the grandeur displayed by boxing’s elite. Gervonta Davis, fresh from his colossal $22.8 million feat from the mammoth showdown against Ryan Garcia. A fight that impressively sold over 1.2 million pay-per-view units, raking in a staggering gate revenue, has showcased another dimension of his lavish lifestyle.

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While most would bask in the financial triumph of such a mega-event, for Davis, this windfall appears to be just the beginning of a series of luxurious indulgences. Beyond the glory of the ring, what could the Baltimore fighter be splurging on that’s causing such a buzz?

Gervonta Davis and the $2 million sparkle

Gervonta Davis, affectionately known as ‘Tank’, has recently drawn attention for a lavish purchase that is reminiscent of the lifestyles of boxing’s most elite. In a move that mirrors the opulence of his mentor, Floyd Mayweather, Davis unveiled on Instagram a staggering $2 million diamond necklace. His caption, simple yet impactful, read, “2 Million 🤙.”

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Contradicting Shaquille O’Neal’s ‘Kill Master to Become Master’ Mentality, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis Reveals the Reason He Avoided Sparring With Floyd Mayweather

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In sports, legends often stand toe-to-toe, sparking unexpected debates. Imagine the heavy-weight query NBA giant Shaquille O’Neal pitched to boxing prodigy Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis. A battle of minds, not fists. The challenge? Would Davis ever face his mentor, Floyd Mayweather, in the ring? Davis’ response was less about punches and more about wisdom.

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It’s rare when an athlete turns away from a potential showdown. Odder still when the motive isn’t fear, but respect. What might drive a rising star to shy away from facing his guiding light? Discover Davis’ surprising take on mentorship, competition, and the lines he’s unwilling to cross.

Gervonta Davis picks growth over glory

Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis and Floyd Mayweather share more than just a passion for boxing; they share a bond forged through mentorship and mutual respect. Over the years, Floyd, an undefeated champion, has taken Gervonta under his wing, guiding him through the treacherous waters of the boxing world.

During a recent interview, their unique relationship came to the forefront. Shaquille O’Neal, never one to shy away from the big questions, asked, “My question is, you vs your mentor (Floyd Mayweather), exhibition whatever would you do it?” The room seemed to hang on Davis’ response.

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Without hesitation, Gervonta replied, “I don’t think I would do it. Because me I always look at, there was time that we could’ve sparred but I always looked at it I can’t learn from him other than being in there and actually fighting him. I always, even when he is training, my main focus is to watch him because I can learn so much from him. And I know myself. When I get in there with somebody, there’s gonna be a time when I wanna hurt him and I would rather not do that then just learn from him.”

The depth of Davis’ respect for Mayweather is evident. Rather than seeing an opportunity for personal gain or a showcase of skills, Gervonta values the learning experience above all. His dedication to absorbing Mayweather’s techniques, strategies, and wisdom speaks volumes about the nature of their relationship. Through this conversation, we see a young athlete deeply committed to his craft, prioritizing growth over glory.

Davis recalls building bonds with Floyd Mayweather before inking the deal

Before they formed an iconic partnership in the boxing world, Gervonta Davis and Floyd Mayweather Jr. had a unique introduction. A resurfaced interview from five years ago, shared by Vlad TV, offers a glimpse into the budding relationship between the young boxer and the legendary Mayweather. When quizzed about the nature of their relationship prior to signing a formal agreement, Davis revealed, “I was with Floyd for the entire summer before putting pen to paper.”

While gifts like cars and jewelry can symbolize a lot, the real treasure lies in the trust and camaraderie they’ve nurtured over the years. It brings us to ponder. How often do we come across such genuine bonds in today’s competitive sports industry?

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Malik Scott claims Anthony Joshua is happy not to fight Deontay Wilder: We all know why

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ANTHONY JOSHUA

Trainer Malik Scott believes Anthony Joshua wants nothing to do with Deontay Wilder as he pair line up boxing matches for the end of the year.

While Joshua‘s promoter, Eddie Hearn, hasn’t come out and said it directly, many believe that he is doing what he can to keep Joshua away from dangerous opposition.

Scott believes that AJ knows that his fighting style makes him a candidate to be knocked out by Wilder, which is why he’d rather face other righters.

“Andy Ruiz probably at this point. AJ is cool if he go his whole career without fighting Deontay,” Scott told Fight Hype when asked who would be more willing to fight Wilder.

“He don’t really mind it…To me, AJ doesn’t campaign about the fight enough. He doesn’t really want it and we all know why. Because stylistically he’s picture perfect to be knocked the f*** out by Deontay.”

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Scott on fighters not wanting to fight Wilder

Scott then expanded on why he believes fighters are willing to turn down a huge pay day than fight Wilder.

“When you the hardest puncher in the history of the sport it’s very hard for guys to want to fight you,” Scott said. “I’m gonna say a number…fighters would rather stay poor than make $4M. That’s a tragedy.

“They’d rather ask for $15-$20M knowing it’s not on the table, they knowing this money is not on the table for them but they’d rather ask for that. It’s insane

“Deontay is one of those fighters that can literally cut your switch off completely with one shot. And that’s something that most fighters don’t want to face, they don’t want to face that specimen.

“I just want him to fight, man. I’m so frustrated, that’s my brother, I love him, and to me out of all this shit he’s the one not benefiting from it because of inactivity

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KSI and Anthony Joshua joke about Tyson Fury getting ‘obliterated’ if he fights

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ANTHONY JOSHUA

KSI does not think Tyson Fury would stand a chance against Francis Ngannou in MMA and Anthony Joshua agrees.

Fury and Ngannou will fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on October 28 under boxing rules.

Next up, however, Fury wants a rematch in MMA, but KSI believes this would not end well for ‘The Gypsy King’.

In a video for DAZN Boxing, KSI asked Joshua who he thinks will win between Fury and Ngannou, and AJ replied: “Fury, in my opinion.”

“I feel like it’s so easy,” KSI responded, agreeing with Joshua.

Before AJ continued: “But, I want Ngannou to train hard.”

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The question was then posed as to who would win quicker, Fury in boxing or Ngannou in MMA.

“I think it would be faster in MMA,” KSI said.

“Yeah I think so as well,” Joshua agreed.

“I think Fury would get destroyed,” KSI continued. “Absolutely obliterated.”

Joshua then saw the funny side of KSI’s hyperbole, mimicking him, as he said: “Annihilated, obliterated, fatality,” and the pair burst into laughter.

With that being said, Fury seems confident he could prove KSI and AJ wrong, as he has previously said: “I’d like to fight Ngannou in the cage, I think I can beat him for sure.

“He’s not a good wrestler; he’s known for striking, and I’m a better striker than him. In little gloves, I’d knock him out in seconds.”

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Garbine Muguruza battles back to keep

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The Spaniard needed to beat Barbora Krejcikova on Friday night to stay in contention for a spot in the final four in Guadalajara—and she came through.

Having (narrowly) lost her first round-robin match of the tournament to Karolina Pliskova two nights ago, Garbine Muguruza needed to win against Barbora Krejcikova on Friday night to keep her semifinal hopes alive at the WTA Finals in Guadalajara.

And win she did, battling to a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over the Czech.

“Well that was a very tough match,” Muguruza said in her on-court interview.

“It was amazing. The crowd helped me so much during the second set to come back. I didn’t start the match very well, so in the second set I had to push myself and fight with whatever tennis I had today, and I was playing so much better in the third set.”

There was a clear improvement from Muguruza throughout the match. Her game went awry in the first set, producing 2 winners to 18 unforced errors—but once that set was out of the way things shifted, as the Spaniard was almost even the rest of the match, hitting 19 winners to 22 unforced errors across the next two sets.

She snuck out the only break of the third set to go up 2-1 and never let it go, as the two players held from there until it was all over after two hours and 10 minutes.

The No. 5-ranked Muguruza, who’s back in the Top 5 for the first time since 2018, was asked how it feels to be back at this stage again with the best of the best.

“It was a tough journey, and sometimes there are ups and downs, but I work hard,” she said. “I have an excellent team that helped me to be back in the top.”

Muguruza’s win over the No. 3-ranked Krejcikova was her 13th career win over a Top 5 player, and her first win over someone in the Top 3 since she defeated a No. 3-ranked Simona Halep in the semifinals of the 2020 Australian Open.

Perhaps more relevantly to this week, it keeps her in contention for a spot in the semifinals of the WTA Finals. Anett Kontaveit already secured her spot in the final four with her 6-4, 6-0 win over Pliskova earlier in the day—on Sunday, Muguruza (1-1) will play Kontaveit (2-0) and Krejcikova (0-2) will play Pliskova (1-1) in the last wave of round-robin matches from the Teotihuacan Group, and one of Krejcikova, Pliskova and Muguruza will join Kontaveit in the final four, depending on the results.

Even Krejcikova still has a shot at advancing if there ends up being a three-way tie at 1-2 and she comes out on top after the tiebreaker rules.

 

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‘Everybody Knew Clearly the Rules’: Garbine Muguruza Yet Again Expresses Herself

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Almost every current and ex-player is expressing their views on the whole Novak Djokovic saga. Some of those opinions are positive and some other are negative. A few of them feel sorry for world no.1 while the remaining are criticizing him for not taking the vaccination.

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In a recent interview, the current world no.3, Garbine Muguruza expressed her views on the Djokovic case. Earlier in Sydney too, the reporters had asked her about the same issue. In response, the Spaniard had stated that the current situation is not ideal for tennis and she has remained intact in her opinion.

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In the recent interview, when a reporter asked Muguruza about Novak Djokovic, she did not shy away from citing her opinion. The former no.1 just wants to move on from the whole situation and wants to focus on the Grand Slam.

“I think it’s taking long, I think we all want to move on… and focus on the cool aspect of starting a Slam… I think all this could have been avoided like we’ve all done by getting vaccinated… because everybody knew clearly the rules… you just have to follow them… I don’t it’s that difficult,” Muguruza stated.

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Earlier in Sydney, Garbine had stated, “Sooner or later we all have to get vaccinated so I don’t know why so much controversy, it’s (Djokovic’s) a show that doesn’t benefit tennis at all… I am vaccinated and I have no problem saying it…I don’t see why you have to do it differently.” 

Clearly, the Spanish no.1 wants to focus on tennis instead of getting involved with all the drama. She feels it is distracting everyone from tennis, which is not good for the sport.

Muguruza is ready for the Australian Open

Garbine had an outstanding 2021, showing glimpses of her former self when she lifted the WTA Finals title last year in Guadalajara. She beat Anett Kontaveit in the finals, 6-3, 7-5, and finished the year as World no.3.

The Spaniard will now face Clara Burel of France in the first round of the Australian Open as the number 3 seed. Hopefully, the 2-time Grand Slam winner will make a good run at this year’s AO.

Meanwhile, we wait and see what will be the verdict for Novak Djokovic; whether the Serbian will play in Australia or leave Australia

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