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ANTHONY JOSHUA DELIVERS BOLD MESSAGE AHEAD OF JAKE PAUL SHOWDOWN

Anthony Joshua has been warned he's crossed a line by agreeing to fight Jake Paul. The former heavyweight champion will face the YouTuber in a professional bout, with David Haye calling it a "massive step too far."

Anthony Joshua delivers bold message ahead of Jake Paul showdown
Anthony Joshua is close to agreeing a deal to fight Jake Paul before Christmas - COURTESY/PHOTO

By agreeing to fight Jake Paul, Anthony Joshua has been cautioned that he has gone too far.

On December 19, Joshua, a former heavyweight world champion, will face YouTuber Paul in Miami. Paul's crew is scheduled to travel to London in order to finalise the fight, which is anticipated to be approved as a professional fight. The fight is scheduled to last eight three-minute rounds, and both fighters will be wearing legal 10-ounce gloves.

Since being severely knocked out by Daniel Dubois in September of last year, Joshua has not competed. After the social media star's exhibition with lightweight world champion Gervonta Davis was cancelled, he decided to take on Paul instead of making a quiet comeback to the ring before Christmas. The battle, which will be televised on Netflix, is predicted to bring in at least £50 million for the British national.

Twelve months ago, Paul controversially defeated a 58-year-old Mike Tyson, padding his record by sparring with former MMA giants. He may be three stone weight less than Brit Joshua because he has mostly fought at cruiserweight. When the American met Tommy Fury in 2023, it was his only fight against a boxing peer, and he lost.

Furthermore, according to former two-weight world champion David Haye, Joshua needs to easily defeat Paul to give the bout the appearance of legitimacy. "It is obvious that this is a huge step too far," he stated. However, anything is possible in this day and age. Joshua is under a lot of pressure. In addition to winning, he must do it cleanly.

"If he is being beaten, slashed, dropped, or injured, Jake Paul has won the moral argument. If he fights Anthony Joshua in a boxing ring, it will be detrimental to his health. It will be very difficult to even make it to the second round by sprinting around.

Joshua should have an easy night's work, but you have to give Paul credit if he manages to smack him in the face because, on paper, he has absolutely no business there. Perhaps, though, he really thinks he can win.

"It is not about that; it is about his legacy, and he wants to take on one of the world's top heavyweights." "He has earned enough money."Who could blame Anthony Joshua for knocking out Jake Paul?

THE EIGHT-FIGURE GAMBLE: CONOR BENN SIGNS A MASSIVE ONE-FIGHT DEAL WITH ZUFFA BOXING

Conor Benn joins Zuffa Boxing! Discover why he left Eddie Hearn, the details of his 8-figure deal, and Dana White's global plans.

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Conor Benn officially joins Zuffa Boxing after a decade with Eddie Hearn

Zuffa Boxing just landed one of the top welterweights out there, Conor Benn. The up-and-coming promotion announced Benn’s signing, adding even more star power to its growing roster.

Benn, 29, is riding high after a huge win over Chris Eubank Jr last November, finally getting his revenge after Eubank handed him his first-ever loss just seven months before. Right now, Benn stands at 24-1, with 14 knockouts. He’s held the WBA Continental Europe Welterweight title, too. There’s no date or opponent set for his Zuffa debut yet, but this is a big move for Dana White and his crew, who are serious about building a roster packed with champions and big names.

“I’m filled with excitement and hunger for what’s ahead with Zuffa Boxing,” Benn said in a press release. “I want the legacy fights, the biggest nights, the biggest stages. I fear no man at any weight, and I’m ready to give the fans the fights they’ve been calling for. I’m in my prime, and together we have bold, ambitious plans.”

Dana White is just as fired up. “Conor Benn is an absolute beast and a superstar,” he said. “He shows up every time and destroys people, and now some of the best fighters in the world are calling him out. He’s ready for a world title next, and I can’t wait to see him compete in Zuffa Boxing. He’s going to be a huge addition to a growing stable of very talented boxers.”

Sports Illustrated reports that Benn’s contract is a one-fight, eight-figure deal, though neither White nor Benn has confirmed that.

This move also heats the ongoing rivalry between Dana White and Matchroom Boxing’s Eddie Hearn. Benn had been with Hearn ever since he turned pro in 2016, but now he’s switched sides. Earlier this year, White and his team also grabbed IBF and The Ring cruiserweight champ Jai Opetaia, another former Hearn fighter.

Lately, Hearn and White have been trading shots in the media, which is wild considering they used to get along before White jumped into boxing. With two big signings already in the bag, Zuffa is out to prove it means business. And you just know they’re not stopping here.

CRIS CYBORG EYES HISTORY: MMA LEGEND SET FOR WIBA WORLD TITLE BOXING MATCH ON MARCH 28

Cris Cyborg makes history! Discover how she plans to hold MMA and boxing world titles simultaneously on March 28 in Brazil.

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Cris Cyborg confirms 2026 will be her final year in professional fighting

Cris Cyborg is about to chase a slice of history on March 28.

Since leaving the UFC back in 2019, the former featherweight champ hasn’t slowed down one bit. She grabbed the Bellator 145-pound title, then picked up another belt in the Professional Fighters League. It’s like every time she shows up somewhere new, she leaves with gold.

Now, in 2026, Cyborg says she’s on her retirement tour. But she’s not just coasting to the finish line; she’s still looking to add something big to her legacy. This time, she’s stepping into a boxing ring, not an MMA cage.

It’s been a while since Cyborg lost a fight. That was back at UFC 232 against Amanda Nunes. Since then? She’s rattled off nine straight wins in MMA, but that’s only half the story. She started boxing in 2022, and she hasn’t lost there either: seven wins, no defeats.

On March 28, Cyborg gets her biggest boxing test yet. She’ll fight Paulina Cardona for the WIBA super welterweight belt. Winning would make her the first fighter ever to hold world titles in both MMA and boxing at the same time. Big names like Amanda Serrano and Holly Holm have held this belt before, so it’s not just any title.

Journalist James Lynch broke the news online and pointed out just how rare this accomplishment would be. If Cyborg pulls it off, she’ll stamp her name in the record books, plain and simple.

Let’s talk about her opponent. Cardona’s been in the ring a lot – 68 pro fights, to be exact – but her record isn’t exactly stellar. She’s 27-34-7, has been knocked out 15 times, and has only managed two wins in her last 14 outings. So, yeah, Cyborg’s the clear favourite here, and people are already raising eyebrows about the level of competition she’s been facing in boxing.

Still, history’s on the line in Curitiba, Brazil. All eyes are on Cyborg to see if she can pull off something no one else has done before. 

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