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Jose Garcia has sparked controversy following his disqualification from winning the WBC title. Despite missing weight, Garcia believes he holds the advantage and demands a rematch with Haney once he recovers. He claims that Haney’s injured jaw and his own increased weight contributed to his victory. While Garcia acknowledges Haney’s strength, he asserts that Davis would lose to Haney due to Haney’s reach and technical skill. Garcia expresses interest in fighting ‘Tank’ Davis, Fundora, and Cruz but rules out returning to 136 pounds. Instead, he considers moving up to welterweight to pursue new challenges.

Boxing stars Richard Riakporhe and Chris Billam-Smith are set to square off for the WBO cruiserweight world title on June 15th at Selhurst Park, and they will be joined by a host of A-list celebrities, including pop icon Madonna. Riakporhe is expecting some big names to attend, including Madonna, who has expressed interest in seeing the fight if she is in London. Billam-Smith will be looking to avenge his only pro career defeat when he takes on Riakporhe, who beat him via split decision five years ago. The fight is shaping up to be a massive event, with both boxers firmly established in the cruiserweight division and a packed stadium expected.

Days after his engagement to Savannah Bond, boxer Ryan Garcia was seen with a social media personality. The boxer, who defeated Devin Haney despite missing the weight limit, was spotted with Alexa Dellanos in Miami. Dellanos, who has millions of followers on Instagram, is the daughter of TV host Myrka Dellanos. Garcia’s engagement to Bond, an adult film star, had been cited by fans as a reason for his success. Garcia also wore a $1 million diamond-encrusted crown for his ring walk before the fight.

Ryan Garcia, the reigning WBC lightweight champion, has recently sparked a potential boxing match with UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling. Garcia has been vocal about his desire to face big names in the sport, including Sterling, who has expressed interest in a boxing match.

Ahead of his highly anticipated clash with boxing icon Mike Tyson, Jake Paul has received mixed reactions to Tyson’s recent training footage. While some fans have expressed admiration for Tyson’s apparent conditioning, others have voiced concerns for Paul’s chances in the matchup. Paul, who has won three consecutive fights since his loss to Tommy Fury, admits to a sense of fear but remains excited about the challenge of facing Tyson. Tyson, 57, has not fought professionally since retiring nearly two decades ago, but showed impressive form in an exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr. in 2020. As the fight approaches, Paul maintains his belief that he is underestimated, while acknowledging Tyson’s formidable appearance in training videos.

Elle Brooke, the reigning MFB Women’s Middleweight champion, is set for her biggest challenge yet against former UFC star Paige VanZant at Misfits Boxing 15. VanZant, seeking her first boxing victory after two previous losses, last fought in July 2021. Brooke, with an impressive 4-1 record including a recent victory over AJ Bunker, will look to defend her title. More details on the full card are yet to be announced.

Ryan Garcia has expressed his desire for a rematch with Gervonta Davis, the only fighter to defeat him professionally. Garcia’s challenge comes after his impressive victory over Devin Haney, where he dropped Haney three times en route to a decision win. Despite his victory, Garcia missed weight for the bout and did not capture the WBC super-lightweight title. Garcia has since mentioned potential opponents for his next bout, including Conor Benn, Errol Spence Jr, and Sean O’Malley. However, he has now set his sights on a rematch with Davis, who defeated him via stoppage in April 2023.

In response to UFC champion Sean O’Malley’s call-out, boxer Ryan Garcia has expressed his willingness to engage in a boxing match. However, Garcia favors a cage fight over a boxing contest. Garcia, who recently defeated Devin Haney, has stated that he has already contacted UFC president Dana White to explore the possibility of an octagon clash with O’Malley. Garcia believes that a boxing match would be unfair to O’Malley and that he would emerge victorious. He is confident in his abilities and willing to undergo extensive training with renowned MMA fighters to prepare for the challenge in the UFC.

Jack Catterall anticipates facing all the top names in the super-lightweight division following his rematch with Josh Taylor on May 25. Catterall believes a victory over Taylor would elevate him and open doors for major fights against Teofimo Lopez, Ryan Garcia, and Devin Haney. However, he remains focused on the immediate challenge of dethroning Taylor, who controversially defeated him in 2022. While a world title shot against Lopez (WBO) or Haney (WBC) seems likely for Catterall if he defeats Taylor, a Garcia bout appears less probable as Garcia has expressed intentions to move up in weight.

Syracuse boxer Amir Anderson’s Olympic dreams have been put on hold after he was not selected to represent the United States at the upcoming Paris Olympics. Anderson had been hoping to qualify for a spot on the team at a recent USA Boxing evaluation camp, but the honor ultimately went to 28-year-old Rahim Gonzales. Anderson will now have to wait for another opportunity to compete for a spot on the Olympic team.