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Report – Anthony Joshua expected to fight Dillian Whyte in August rematch in London

Anthony Joshua lined up for August rematch with Dillian Whyte in London According to multiple reports this Monday afternoon, it appears former world champion, Anthony Joshua is edging closer toward a return to the boxing ring for the second time this year, with former-foe, Dillian Whyte reportedly penning his bout agreement for a planned August 12. rematch in London, England. Joshua, a former WBA, WBO, IBO, IBF […]

According to multiple reports this Monday afternoon, it appears former world champion, Anthony Joshua is edging closer toward a return to the boxing ring for the second time this year, with former-foe, Dillian Whyte reportedly penning his bout agreement for a planned August 12. rematch in London, England.

Joshua, a former WBA, WBO, IBO, IBF world heavyweight champion, snapped a two-fight losing skid to Oleksandr Usyk earlier this year in his fighting return to the U.K. – defeating Jermaine Franklin with a unanimous decision win in the capital.

Whyte, a former interim WBC heavyweight champion, who boasts a 29-3 professional record, most recently turned in a majority decision win of his own over common-foe, Franklin back in November of last year.

Fighting Anthony Joshua for the first time back in 2015, Whyte suffered a seventh round TKO loss to the Watford native in the pair’s championship clash.

Anthony Joshua has been lined up for a London rematch with Dillian Whyte

And in the wake of rumors linking him to a potential end-of-year clash with former WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia, Joshua has reportedly been lined up to return firstly in August on home soil – with links to a rematch against Whyte – whose team recently confirmed the presence of a now-signed bout agreement.

“Dillian (Whyte) returned the signed agreement on Sunday morning ET and that he is unaware of any other party being in the frame for the fight,” A statement released to ESPN from Whyte’s spokesperson read. “He is looking forward to fighting Anthony Joshua for a second time on Aug 12. at The O2.”

25-3 as a professional, Joshua’s sole other professional loss came in the form of a upset knockout defeat to former champion, Andy Ruiz Jr. in his North American debut back in June 2019 in Madison Square Garden.

Over the course of his tenured career, Joshua, 33, holds wins over the likes of Dillian Whyte, Charles Martin, Dominic Breazeale, Wladimir Klitschko, Joseph Parker, Alexander Povetkin, Andy Ruiz Jr., and Kubrat Pulev to name a few.

Eddie Hearn claims rumors of Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou exhibition fight are afoot: ‘No knockdowns or anything’

Matchroom Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has claimed that he has heard rumors relating to an potential exhibition boxing match between current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, and former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, is currently in the works. Fury, the current and undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, boasts an unbeaten 33-0-1 professional boxing record, most recently […]

Fury, the current and undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, boasts an unbeaten 33-0-1 professional boxing record, most recently turned in a dominant win over rival, Derek Chisora, defeating his former foe and title challenger in December with a tenth round TKO victory in London.

As for Francis Ngannou, the former undisputed UFC heavyweight gold holder has yet to return to mixed martial arts competition since headlining UFC 270 back in January of last year, successfully unifying the divisional titles against then-interim champion, Ciryl Gane with a unanimous decision triumph.

Yet to make a foray into professional boxing – as speculated earlier this year, Ngannou, who departed the UFC in January of this year of his own accord, has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League) – ahead of a return to mixed martial arts competition in the opening quarter of next year.

Tyson Fury had welcomed a bout with Francis Ngannou

And amid links to a fight with former undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder in a move to the squared circle, Batié native, Ngannou may first find himself standing across from Morecombe native, Fury – as per rumors heard by the aforenoted promoter, Hearn.

“This is what I’ve heard,’ Eddie Hearn told Boxing Social of a rumored Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou fight. “It’ll be an exhibition, apparently, No knockdowns or anything. I’m only telling you what I’ve heard, who know’s what’s what? But I think that is apparently what is going to be the next fight.” (H/T Oscar Willis)

Eddie Hearn on Fury vs. Ngannou next: "This is what I’ve heard. It’ll be an exhibition apparently. No knockdowns or anything. I’m only telling you what I’ve heard, who knows what’s what, but I think that is apparently what is going to be the next fight."

(@boxing_social)

— Oscar Willis (@oscarswillis) July 1, 2023

Initially, Fury has been continually linked with a fight against fellow world champion, Oleksandr Usyk later this year, however, talks between the Ukrainian’s camp and Fury have continued to falter and stall in recent months.

Canelo Alvarez books fight with fellow champion Jermell Charlo — not brother, Jermall, in September clash in Las Vegas

Despite initial reports claiming super middleweight champion, Canelo Alvarez would be welcoming former world champion, Jermall Charlo back to the ring for the first time in two years on Mexican Independence Day on September 16. – the Mexico native is now slated to fight the former’s twin sibling, Jermell Charlo on September 30. – in […]

Canelo Alvarez is slated to fight Jermell Charlo — not Jermall Charlo in September

As per an initial report from ESPN, Canelo, who was linked with a title fight against the would-be returning, Jermall Charlo on September 16. – is now slated to fight the Lafayette native’s twin brother, Jermell Charlo in an undisputed championship outing at the end of September, instead.

“Canelo Alvarez announced that he’ll meet Jermell Charlo, not Jermall Charlo, on Sept. 30 in LAs Vegas in a battle of undisputed champions,” Mike Coppinger tweeted. “Sources tell ESPN the Alvarez side was informed earlier this week that Jermall, who hasn’t competed in two years due to personal issues, wouldn’t be available. Jermell, his twin brother, was finalized as the opponent earlier today. Fight will be at 168 pounds, per sources. @SIChrisMannix earlier reported that Jermall wouldn’t be ready due to personal issues.”

Canelo Alvarez announced that he’ll meet Jermell Charlo, not Jermall Charlo, on Sept. 30 in Las Vegas in a battle of undisputed champions. Sources tell ESPN the Alvarez side was informed earlier this week that Jermall, who hasn’t competed in two years due to personal issues,…

— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) June 30, 2023

Rebounding to the winner’s enclosure following a light heavyweight title challenge loss to Bulgarian gold holder, Dmitry Bivol back in May of last year, Canelo would return to the super middleweight limit with a trilogy victory over rival, Gennady Golovkin in September last.

Returning to his native Mexico for a homecoming title defense back in May in Zapopan – Canelo Alvarez retained his super middleweight crowns with a unanimous decision win over British title chaser, John Ryder.

As for Jermell Charlo, the light middleweight champion has rebounded from his sole professional loss to Tony Harrison back in 2018, winning four of his next five bouts to boot.

Boasting an impressive 35-1-1 professional record, Charlo has defeated the likes of the aforenoted Harrison with a rematch KO win, as well as landing spoils against John Jackson, before then defeating Austin Trout, Jorge Cota, Jeison Rosario, took a knockout win over Brian Castaño in the pair’s title rematch back in May of last year.

Deontay Wilder plays up rumored fight with UFC veteran Francis Ngannou: ‘He knows what the deal is’

Linked with a future boxing showdown with former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, heavyweight knockout artist, Deontay Wilder insists that the former is well informed regarding the deal currently on the table. Wilder, a former undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, managed to return to the winner’s enclosure following a pair of consecutive title knockout losses […]

Wilder, a former undisputed WBC heavyweight champion, managed to return to the winner’s enclosure following a pair of consecutive title knockout losses to Tyson Fury, stopping Robert Helenius with a thunderous opening round KO back in October of last year in Brooklyn, New York.

Yet to be booked for a fight since, despite links to bouts with fellow former world champions, Anthony Joshua, and Andy Ruiz Jr. – Wilder has also entertained a fight with former UFC kingpin, Ngannou, who has since penned a multi-fight deal with the PFL (Professional Fighters League).

Expected to make his return to mixed martial arts competition in the opening quarter of next year, Ngannou has been sidelined since headlining UFC 270 back in January of last year, taking home a successful heavyweight title unification win over then-interim champion, Ciryl Gane.

Deontay Wilder discusses long-rumored clash with UFC alum, Francis Ngannou

And teasing a future fight with Wilder – in a long-rumored move to professional boxing later this year, Ngannou has been informed that a deal is currently on the table – by the Tuscaloosa veteran himself.

“He (Francis Ngannou) knows what the deal is,” Deontay Wilder told The Schmo during a recent interview. “Francis, you hear me, you know what’s up. I was at the PFL to enjoy some fighting, to shake a couple hands with a couple of people, and talk business as well. Francis is one of those names that definitely came up and that keeps coming up.”

“So hopefully we can get something under schedule in the near future that we can present to the people and make this fight become a reality,” Deontay Wilder explained.

Report – Canelo Alvarez books September super middleweight title fight with the returning Jermall Charlo

Undisputed super middleweight world champion, Canelo Alvarez is set for his second professional walk of the year, with reports confirming a three-fight deal with PBC – beginning with a September 16. title defense against the returning former gold holder, Jermall Charlo. Canelo, who currently rides a two-fight winning run, most recently turned in a unanimous […]

Canelo, who currently rides a two-fight winning run, most recently turned in a unanimous decision win over British championship challenger, John Ryder back in May, returning to his native Mexico for a Zapopan event – retaining his super middleweight crowns.

As for Charlo, the identical twin brother of fellow boxing star, Jermell Charlo, has been sidelined from professional boxing since June of 2021, most recently turning in a unanimous decision win over Juan Macias Montiel to retain his then-WBC middleweight title. Charlo currently boasts a 32-0 professional record.

Canelo Alvarez books title fight with the returning, Jermall Charlo

News of Canelo’s expected Mexico Independence Day return against Charlo was first reported by ESPN reporter, Mike Coppinger.

“Canelo Alvarez is set to defend his undisputed super middleweight championship vs. Jermall Charlo, likely on Sept. 16, sources tell @MikeCoppinger,” ESPN tweeted. “It’s a three-fight deal for @Canelo with PBC, per sources, the other two fights expected to take place in May and September 2024.”

Canelo Alvarez is set to defend his undisputed super middleweight championship vs. Jermall Charlo, likely on Sept. 16, sources tell @MikeCoppinger.

It’s a three-fight deal for @Canelo with PBC, per sources, the other two fights expected to take place in May and September 2024. pic.twitter.com/g9itXutabH

— ESPN Ringside (@ESPNRingside) June 22, 2023

57-2-2 as a professional, Canelo’s sole professional losses came in the form of a 2013 title fight loss to the undefeated former multiple-time world champion, Floyd Mayweather in a majority decision loss to the Grand Rapids favorite.

A former light heavyweight titleholder to boot, Canelo’s second professional loss came in the form of a decision setback against Bulgarian champion, Dmitry Bivol back in May 2022.

Prior to his unanimous decision win over Ryder earlier this year, Canelo Alvarez turned in a second career win over Gennady Golovkin in the pair’s trilogy fight, landing himself a decision win over the veteran former champion.

As for Charlo, the 33-year-old Lafayette puncher won the interim WBC middleweight title in a performance against Hugo Centero Jr., before defending the title in a decision win over Matt Korobov.

Promoted to undisputed WBC middleweight champion, Charlo, who boasts an impressive 22 separate career knockout wins, defeated both Brandon Adams, and Sergiy Derevyanchenko with decision wins, in between a KO victory against Dennis Hogan.

Ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou rumored to potentially fight Derek Chisora in December boxing debut

Former undisputed UFC heavyweight champion and recent PFL (Professional Fighters League) singing, Francis Ngannou has been backed to make a potential professional boxing debut on a planned December pay-per-view event in Saudi Arabia – in a discussed pairing with former championship challenger, Derek Chisora, according to rumors heard by Matchroom Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn. Francis […]

Francis Ngannou, a former undisputed heavyweight champion under the banner of the UFC, has been sidelined from combat sports competition since he headlined UFC 270 back in January of last year, successfully unifying the heavyweight titles in a unanimous decision win over Ciryl Gane in Anaheim, California.

And penning terms on a multi-fight deal with the Peter Murray-led PFL earlier this year ahead of an expected return to professional mixed martial arts competition next year, Francis Ngannou has been tipped to make a professional boxing debut first and foremost later this annum.

Francis Ngannou linked with boxing debut against Derek Chisora in December

Continually linked with a fight against the likes of current WBC heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, as well as a pairing with former world champion, Anthony Joshua – according to Hearn, rumors suggest the Cameroonian could now be lined up to fight former two-time WBC gold chaser, Chisora in the Middle East at the end of this year.

“There are rumors for a third fight for that night in December which could be (Francis) Ngannou against (Derek) Chisora,” Eddie Hearn told Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour. “I actually quite like that fight because I don’t see Francis being competitive against Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua, but more competitive against Chisora.”

“What Francis wants to do is land a massive payday,” Hearn explained. “The only difference in the heavyweight world is Francis can really punch. Listen, if he lands one on Fury, if he lands one on AJ, or lands one on Chisora, he can win the fight. You need a site fee for a fight like that. I don’t know what Francis wants, but you’re talking about tens of millions of dollars for these fights, and it may just not be there.” (Transcribed by TalkSPORT)