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  • Fabio Wardley Responds to Sports Fans Claiming His Fight Was Stopped Early: “No one gave me a chance.”

    Fabio Wardley Responds to Sports Fans Claiming His Fight Was Stopped Early: “No one gave me a chance.”

    Fabio Wardley recognizes his Joseph Parker win as his biggest moment professionally as an athlete but yet for some, there is still a bit of an asterisk on that moment. Appearing on The Ariel Helwani Show, Wardley discussed several aspects of his win over Parker which saw Wardley cement himself as the new interim WBO heavyweight champion.

    After securing an eleventh round TKO over someone as established as Parker to where a potential fight with Oleksandr Usyk seems well within his grasp, one would think Wardley would purely be celebrating. However there are people out there who have been criticizing the nature of the Parker stoppage as being one that was quite premature.

    After showing his due respect for Fabio Wardley as a fighter, Helwani mentioned he felt the stoppage was quite early but when asking if pundits like himself were being annoying bringing up these thoughts that stoppage was premature in the context of feeling like it was detracting from his win and Wardley said,

    “No, look, thank you. I appreciate it. But no, it doesn’t. It doesn’t upset me. It doesn’t offend me. Everyone’s entitled to their opinion.”

    “That’s no problem for me whatsoever. Again, I just ask that people don’t take away from what actually I achieved on the night because going into that fight, no one even gave me a hope. No one gave me a chance.”

    Fabio Wardley thinks people can say what they want about the stoppage but follow up with due praise

    Fabio Wardley articulated a fairly balanced take where he understands those who felt like the Joseph Parker stoppage came prematurely but also feeling a certain pride in his accomplishment and feeling like that should be acknowledged as such.

    Speaking to Ariel Helwani as he further expounded upon his thoughts from the quote above, Wardley continued,

    “Everyone thought I’d be done for within two, three, four rounds, whichever else. So, it’s fair for everyone to say what they want to say about the stoppage.”

    “but just make sure that’s followed by praising the accomplishment of the achievement. That’s 100% fair.”

  • “There Are Levels to This Game”: Heavyweight Boxing Champ Warns Jake Paul Over Anthony Joshua, Dubois Callouts

    “There Are Levels to This Game”: Heavyweight Boxing Champ Warns Jake Paul Over Anthony Joshua, Dubois Callouts

    Boxing heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker has issued a warning to Jake Paul after the American influencer-turned-boxer called out top-tier heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois.

    Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker Warns Jake Paul Over Callouts to Anthony Joshua and Dubois

    Joseph Parker, who holds teh WBO interim heavyweight title, cautioned Jake Paul about the risks of stepping up against elite fighters with extensive experience in the sport. Speaking in an interview, Parker explained:

    “Whatever Jake Paul is doing right now, he should stick to it because that is what is working for him. When you start messing with fighters that have been doing this longer than you have – and who have also achieved massive things in the sport, it can get dangerous for you. If Jake Paul genuinely wants to challenge these guys [Daniel Dubois and Anthony Joshua], then credit to him for having the bravery and courage within himself. However, there are levels to this game. Anthony Joshua will knock him out. I am not sure what round but if AJ lands clean, he will knock Jake Paul out.” He said to Casino Hawks – who offer the latest UK Casino Sites.

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    Jake Paul has made headlines by calling out established heavyweights, including Dubois, who recently invited Paul to fight for the heavyweight championship following Paul’s victory over Mike Tyson. Despite the public challenge, there are currently no confirmed plans for a bout between Paul and Dubois.

    Jake Paul, 28, began his boxing career in 2020 after rising to fame as a social media influencer and actor. He holds a professional record of 10 wins and one loss, with seven victories by knockout. Most of his opponents have been celebrities, MMA fighters, or athletes from other sports, with his only defeat coming against Tommy Fury in 2023. Paul has since returned to winning ways, defeating Nate Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Bourland, Mike Perry, and most notably, Mike Tyson in a high-profile event.

    Jake Paul
    Image: @jakepaul/Instagram

    Joseph Parker, 33, is a seasoned heavyweight who won the WBO world title in 2016 and has fought top contenders throughout his career. Parker’s record stands at 36 wins and 3 losses, with 24 victories by knockout. He has faced and beaten notable opponents such as Andy Ruiz Jr., Deontay Wilder, and Zhilei Zhang, and suffered defeats only to elite fighters like Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, and Joe Joyce. Joseph Parker’s recent form includes a series of wins, positioning him for another world title shot.

    As Paul continues to pursue high-profile opponents, the debate over his place in tboxing remains active. For now, Parker’s message is clear: there are levels in boxing.

    Jake Paul
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  • ‘Usyk’s Toughest Fight’ – Fans React As Joseph Parker Stops Martin Bakole To Retain Interim Title In Riyadh

    ‘Usyk’s Toughest Fight’ – Fans React As Joseph Parker Stops Martin Bakole To Retain Interim Title In Riyadh

    After a scheduled IBF heavyweight title shot against Daniel Dubois suddenly fell through, Joseph Parker remained interim WBO heavyweight champion on Saturday by stopping Martin Bakole in two rounds.

    The fight served as the co-main event to Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

    Parker worked his jab over the course of the first round, leading the way in attack as Bakole seemed to try and conserve energy. That did him nothing, however, as the New Zealander landed a right hand to the top of his challenger’s head in the second round. This caused Bakole to stumble and fall to the canvas.

    The Congolese behemoth made it to his feet, but the fight was stopped, as Bakole still did not have his feet under him.

    Joseph Parker KOs Martin Bakole In Two Rounds

    https://twitter.com/BoxingShrew/status/1893428621475254463

    Parker has now won six straight fights, which includes decision wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, the latter of which won him the WBO interim title last March. The Kiwi was scheduled to be stripped of the interim belt originally upon the start of his matchup with Dubois.

    Parker is the WBO mandatory challenger for WBA/WBC/WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk, but there have been previous talks of Usyk facing Dubois in order to gain an undisputed heavyweight champion in boxing once again.

    Meanwhile, Saturday’s result snapped a 10-fight win streak for Bakole.

  • Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2, Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole Results & Highlights

    Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol 2, Joseph Parker vs. Martin Bakole Results & Highlights

    The “fight card of the century” went down today in Riyadh, topped by Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol’s undisputed championship rematch. MMA News has you covered with all the action!

    A stacked lineup took place in Saudi Arabia’s Kingdom Arena on Saturday, February 22. In the headlining act, Beterbiev and Bivol ran back their undisputed light heavyweight title fight from last October.

    First time around, the 40-year-old Russian-Canadian fell on the right side of a highly debated majority decision verdict. Bivol successfully achieved redemption after having his previously undefeated record blemished, outpointing his rival to secure undisputed champion status and perhaps set up a trilogy.

    Before they went battle, the co-main event saw Joseph Parker and Martin Bakole collide on just days’ notice. The New Zealander was originally slated to challenge IBF Heavyweight Champion Daniel Dubois before the Brit fell ill during fight week. With that, he successfully defended his WBO interim title with a second-round knockout.

    With the event concluded, see below for the full results, followed by all the highlights.

    Beterbiev vs. Bivol 2 Results & Highlights

    Fight Card:

    • Undisputed Light Heavyweight Championship Main Event: Dmitry Bivol def. Artur Beterbiev via majority decision (114-114, 115-113, 116-112)
    • WBO Interim Heavyweight Championship Co-Main Event: Joseph Parker def. Martin Bakole via KO: R2, 2:17
    • WBC Lightweight Championship: Shakur Stevenson def. Josh Padley via TKO (corner stoppage): R9, 3:00
    • WBC Middleweight Championship: Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz ends in a split draw (115-114 Sheeraz, 118-110 Adames, 114-114)
    • WBC Interim Super Welterweight Championship: Vergil Ortiz Jr. def. Israil Madrimov via unanimous decision (117-111, 115-113, 115-113)
    • Vacant WBC Interim Heavyweight Championship: Agit Kabayel def. Zhilei Zhang via KO: R6, 2:29
    • WBO Interim Light Heavyweight Championship: Callum Smith def. Joshua Buatsi via unanimous decision (119-110, 115-113, 116-112)

    Callum Smith Def. Joshua Buatsi

    Agit Kabayel Def. Zhilei Zhang

    https://twitter.com/BoxingzCentee/status/1893374844382683189

    Vergil Ortiz Jr. Def. Israil Madrimov

    Carlos Adames vs. Hamzah Sheeraz

    Shakur Stevenson Def. Josh Padley

    https://twitter.com/UnanimousDC/status/1893420226131243316

    Joseph Parker Def. Martin Bakole

    https://twitter.com/clipfightz/status/1893427327528206600

    Dmitry Bivol Def. Artur Beterbiev

  • Daniel Dubois Ruled Out Of Title Fight, Joseph Parker’s New Challenger Announced

    Daniel Dubois Ruled Out Of Title Fight, Joseph Parker’s New Challenger Announced

    Daniel Dubois has been officially ruled out of his title clash with Joseph Parker.

    Dubois was set to defend his IBF heavyweight title for the first time against Parker this weekend at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout was slated to be part of the undercard for the highly anticipated undisputed light heavyweight rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol.

    However, rumors swirled on Thursday that “Dynamite” was under the weather and undergoing medical evaluation. As uncertainty loomed over his participation, three potential replacements — Lawrence Okolie, David Adeleye, and Mourad Aliev — reportedly emerged as contenders to step in on short notice.

    After much speculation, The Ring, owned by Turki Alalshikh, confirmed after the event’s pre-fight press conference that Dubois had been officially ruled out of his clash with Parker. In a surprising twist, heavyweight contender Martin Bakole was announced as his short-notice replacement.

    Bakole is on a 10-fight winning streak, last showcasing his power in August with a dominant fifth-round knockout over Jared Anderson. The 31-year-old Congolese boxer holds a professional record of 21-1, with 16 of his victories coming by knockout.

    Meanwhile, Parker enters the bout riding a five-fight winning streak, most recently edging out Zhilei Zhang via majority decision in March 2024. The 33-year-old New Zealander last tasted defeat in September 2022 against Joe Joyce. With a professional record of 35-3, Parker has secured 23 of his victories by knockout.

  • Jon Jones Recalls ‘Humbling’ Experience Training With Top Heavyweight Boxer In His UFC 309 Camp

    Jon Jones Recalls ‘Humbling’ Experience Training With Top Heavyweight Boxer In His UFC 309 Camp

    It has been a reoccurring theme throughout Jon Jones’ career that he always looks to bring in some of the best specialists in their fields to train with him. This has been no different ahead of his long awaited return at UFC 309 this Saturday night.

    Fans have already seen how “Bones” has been working alongside one of the best jiu-jitsu competitors and wrestlers around right now by added Gable Steveson and Gordon Ryan to his close knit team. Over a month out from his first heavyweight title defense, Jones was also seen getting some training in one of the top heavyweight boxers around right now.

    New Zealand’s Joseph Parker is coming off of his two most impressive wins to date with victories over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang. Jones was incredibly impressed by the in-form competitor, as he spoke about during a recent interview with Fox Sports New Zealand.

    “He’s so disciplined and so dedicated. Literally every day he was here, he was just trying to figure out ways to get better, his diet, his worth ethic. He’s just so humble like he was willing to learn from anyone around and you would imagine a person that’s fought at the level he’s fought would have a little bit of pride and a little bit of ego and man, he was just abnormally kind and I’m really grateful to call him a friend.”

    Given that his upcoming opponent, Stipe Miocic, is known for his boxing skills, working alongside someone as high level as Parker is sure to have been a great experience for Jones heading into Madison Square Garden on November 16. He reflected on what he was able to gain from the time they spent together.

    “Well it was very humbling to try to box with him. He’s just so powerful and so tight in his position and his technique. He gave me some great pointers. I don’t want to get into it in depth because a lot that he taught me, I’ll be trying to implement in my next fight but we both have many years of training experience and to collaborate and to learn different training methods from him was really nice, him and his coach [George] Lockhart.”