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Jake Paul has once again thrust himself into the center of the boxing spotlight after claiming he was ready to make $200 million for a fight against Canelo Alvarez. The statement comes just days after the YouTuber-turned-boxer openly questioned whether he would ever return to the ring after suffering a serious injury during his loss to Anthony Joshua.

Paul suffered a knockout loss in December and was later diagnosed with a double jaw fracture, a broken tooth and required multiple surgeries. Despite those concerns, Paul now says negotiations with Alvarez are moving forward.

The sudden change has brought renewed attention to the long-rumored Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight, one of the biggest crossover matchups in boxing. Questions still remain about Paul’s recovery and whether this fight can realistically happen in the near future.

Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight talks return after injury update

Jake Paul recently appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show to talk about the damage he suffered after losing to Anthony Joshua. Paul admitted that he had thought about retirement while recovering from the knockout loss.

Paul discussed his future in boxing, saying, “We’ll see what my doctors say.”

Due to the injury there is uncertainty as to whether Paul will continue to fight.

Despite this, Paul later posted a video on the Better Instagram account directly calling out Canelo Alvarez.

Paul said, “Canelo, I have $200 million for you, easy money. Jake vs. Canelo, let’s make it happen.”

He also described the potential fight as the biggest potential fight in boxing.

He said, “This is what the fans have been waiting for. This is probably the biggest fight to happen in boxing.”

The renewed talk of a Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight gained immediate attention because of the timing. Paul recently spoke about the physical and mental impact of recovering from his injury.

Canelo Alvarez focuses on major boxing bouts

The idea of ​​a Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight is not new. Earlier in 2025, reports claimed that discussions between the two parties had advanced towards a possible Cinco de Mayo event. Some outlets also suggested that a deal was close to completion before negotiations ultimately failed.

Scheduling issues, disagreements on the broadcast stage, and Alvarez’s commitments to other opponents reportedly prevented the fight from happening.

Alvarez remains one of boxing’s biggest stars and continues to focus on championship level opponents. The Mexican champion has recently been linked to a possible fight against Christian Mbili later this year.

A move towards a Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight would attract significant global attention due to the financial value of the event. Paul claimed that private discussions had already taken place.

“Canelo said his phone was off. So, we’re going to make it happen,” Paul said.

He continued to push the proposed purse amount, saying, “I have $200 million. I think that will be the next fight. Sign the contract, Canelo.”

Jake Paul’s injury concerns still cloud Canelo Alvarez’s fight plans

Despite the latest claims, there is still uncertainty about Paul’s health. Medical experts have noted that recovery from a double jaw fracture can take a long time, especially after surgery. Some reports suggest that the return to full competition may not occur until 2027.

Paul has built a reputation for organizing major boxing events and generating large paydays through crossover bouts. That history has helped draw attention to the claims for the latest Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight.

Nevertheless, there has been no official confirmation that a contract exists or that funding has been formally secured for the fight. Álvarez also focuses on title defenses and legacy fights within professional boxing.

For now, the Jake Paul vs. Canelo Alvarez fight remains only a possibility. But Paul’s latest comments have put the matchup back at the center of the boxing conversation, despite serious injury concerns about his future.

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Just a week ago, the Senators were filled with hope as they entered the first round of their series against the Hurricanes. Fast forward to today, and the senator is on the verge of elimination. After not losing a single game for three games, they will now try to avoid a sweep without their best player. During the third game, Jake Sanderson took a hard hit from Taylor Hall. Hall was given a two-minute penalty. Sanderson left the game, did not return and would not play in the fourth game due to an injury. While winning Game 4 is a must, it is also absolutely essential for the Senators to stand up for Sanderson. Let’s get into the details.

senators are still struggling

Coming into the series, I have come up with five keys that will allow the Senators to pull off the Hurricanes upset. You can read about them in detail here, but here’s a quick recap:

• Rely on last year’s experience
• ulmark
• penalty killing
• Sanderson, Stützle and Tkachuk are leading
• Pinto’s defensive game

Ullmark and the penalty kill have both been very good. Pinto has been like that, as he hasn’t been a standout defensive forward in the series compared to some of the Hurricanes players. As far as relying on last year’s experience, it doesn’t seem like the Sens are overwhelmed, but a year of playoff experience clearly pales in comparison to the Hurricanes, who have made the playoffs eight consecutive years and look like a well-oiled machine after the shift.

The biggest failure in the above five points is the Senators’ star players. To his credit, Sanderson was playing well, especially in game two when he played 43:06 and assisted on both of the Senators’ goals. Of course, he’s out now. The Senators looked much worse without him to end the third game. Now the time has come for other stars to move forward as well.

Stützle and Tkachuk haven’t been very good anywhere. Both of them have been declared redundant. They were both on the ice for two overtime-winning game two by the Canes. Stützle missed his great chance to end that game. Tkachuk missed his perfect chance to tie game three. They both have been part of a miserable power play with no scores on 12 occasions. They will need to lead offensively and physically in game four, especially after what happened with Sanderson.

Breaking down Taylor Hall’s blow to Sanderson

Travis Green clarified his thoughts on the hit that injured Sanderson. He called it “a tremendous blow to the head, one you don’t want to see.”

In the game, Hall had a clear chance at the puck. In fact, he had a better angle to the puck than Sanderson. However, he had no interest in Puck. That’s OK, it’s playoff hockey and playing physical is a big part of any winning strategy. However, it is up to Hall to make sure his physicality is clean. This hit was not clean at all. The direct point of contact was on the head. In fact, the referee’s call on the ice was for an illegal check on the head. Sanderson missed the second half of the third game and will now miss the fourth game due to a cheap shot. Yet somehow, even though the referee saw it as an illegal checking, it was only a two-minute penalty without any supplementary discipline.

Later in the game Brady Tkachuk was initially given a major penalty for a cheap shot on Jordan Martinook. The referee reviewed it and changed it to a two-minute interference call. Maybe the lesson here is to go down in the snow as if you were in excruciating pain like Martinook, unlike Sanderson, who kept trying to battle on.

standing up for sanderson

It is the second time this season that a hit has forced Sanderson to miss time. The first time, it was a hit by Brandon Montour that caused Sanderson to miss 13 games. No one addressed the senators about this that night. Sure, it was a clean hit, but we have seen in the past that players have to answer for clean hits. The Hall hit was not clean at all and needs attention this time. The Senators need to play their most physical game of the season. Brady Tkachuk needs to lead. Through three games, he is tied for 12th in the series with eight hits. By comparison, Dylan Cozens leads the Senators with 14. William Carrier leads the series with 20.

A stage fight is not a good enough answer. We’ve seen a lot from Tkachuk recently. I’m not suggesting a cheap shot at Hall, but he needs to be upset. So to the star players on the Hurricanes. Take a page out of the Florida Panthers book. Matthew Tkachuk is always ready to set the tone physically. When Sebastian Aho delivered a bruising hit to Sam Reinhart in last year’s playoffs, Tkachuk beat out Aho in the next game to make room for Reinhart.

It is not necessary that Brady Tkachuk fill in for Sanderson, although that would be ideal. However, someone needs to move forward. Let’s face it, the Sens are in an impossible situation, down three games to one against a loaded Hurricanes team. Although winning the series may not be possible, the Senators can at least favor their best player. He has tried to make his mark on the basis of hard work and perseverance. This is an important test to show who they really are.

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There’s no love lost between the Carolina Hurricanes and Ottawa Senators during the Round One matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, and after the events of Game 3, it’s safe to say that the general feeling of dislike has grown even deeper after Jake Sanderson left the game following a check to the head of Taylor Hall.

At exactly 4:24 in the second period of Thursday night’s game in Ottawa, Ontario, Hall was assessed a two-minute minor penalty after an illegal check to the head against Sanderson. The fumble occurred in the Senators’ defensive zone as Hall and Sanderson both went for the loose puck after Nicholas Matinpalo intercepted Logan Stankoven’s pass to Jackson Blake.

A blow to Hall’s shoulder broke the helmet of Sanderson, who stood on his skates and proceeded to punch Hall in the back of the head, as Matinpalo and Ridley approached him with Greg Sanderson following shortly thereafter.

No antitrust penalties were assessed, and Sanderson spent two more shifts on the ice – the last of which lasted 2:44. During those changes, he took a hit on Sebastian Aho, and also blocked a shot from Blake with his hand – which many believed led to his absence for the remainder of the game.

Travis Green confirms Jake Sanderson injury, objects to lack of review

Senators head coach Travis Green, when asked the reason for his leaving the game, responded, “I think it’s pretty obvious why he left the game.” “I can’t understand how a five-minute major wasn’t called for a blow to the head. That’s a tremendous blow to the head; the kind of blow you don’t want to see. I think it’s ridiculous there was no review.

He further pointed to the review called on Brady Tkachuk, who himself gave a dirty hit to Jordan Martinook, although it was reduced to two minutes for interference.

“They call a review on Brady, on a penalty, which I don’t even know what the penalty was, and then they completely miss a review. I mean, I’d be surprised if there isn’t some review from the league on that, and something is done.”

Sanderson’s injury is another major blow to the Senators, who lost their other top-pairing defenseman, Artem Zub, in the first half of Game 1 in Raleigh on Saturday.

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Jake Paul made a sharp public criticism of boxing this week, calling the sport “outdated” while directly addressing Floyd Mayweather Jr. during talks for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. The comments came in an interview with Fight Hub TV and spread quickly online. Paul focused on how top-level talks often slow down bigger fights.

His comments come as plans for the fight to take place in Las Vegas on September 19, 2026 move forward. This rematch follows their 2015 fight, which Mayweather won by unanimous decision and remains one of boxing’s biggest events. The upcoming fight is set to stream on Netflix.

Jake Paul calls out boxing culture

Jake Paul used this moment to speak out about what he sees as a huge problem in boxing. He said the game struggles with professionalism at the highest level.

Paul said, “The problem with boxing is the people in this sport who are not professionals.” “And it makes us all look bad. It’s horrible, and it’s so archaic and out of date.”

He pointed to the role of the teams and decision makers behind the fighters. According to Paul, some of these groups create delays that affect major events. He said the presence of big egos makes it difficult to close deals.

Jake Paul also explained how this affects the image of the game. He said the lack of smooth communication hurts both fighters and fans. His comments focused on the structure of boxing and how it operates during fight negotiations.

Mayweather talks highlight contract dispute

Paul then turned his attention to details that often come up in conversation. He listed issues such as glove type, ring size and shoe rules.

“And it all comes down to… it comes down to like, ‘Oh okay, ring size and you can’t wear these shoes. And this type of glove. You can’t wear this glove,'” Paul said.

He connected these points to the ongoing discussion regarding the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. Although no official feud has been publicly confirmed, Paul suggested that such issues are common in major feuds.

“It’s just, brother, stop being a bitch. Just fight. That’s the problem.” [the] Sports,” he added, “are probably the same problem they are struggling with: lack of professionalism and IQ.”

The rematch is scheduled to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas. This will be the first professional boxing event at the venue. The fight has come more than a decade since their first meeting at the MGM Grand. That 2015 event drew 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and generated record revenue.

Reaction builds as rematch approaches

Paul’s comments have drawn mixed reactions from boxing audiences. Some observers pointed to long-standing issues in the business side of the sport. Others said similar delays have plagued major battles in the past.

There is already intense interest in the upcoming rematch due to the history between Mayweather and Pacquiao. Both fighters are now in their 40s and remain one of the most recognizable names in boxing. The Netflix broadcast adds another layer by bringing the fight to a global streaming audience without the traditional pay-per-view model.

As of now, Mayweather has not publicly responded to Paul’s comments. There has also been no official statement linking the current talks to the issues raised by Paul.

Paul, who recently fought Mike Tyson in a Netflix-streamed exhibition, continues to speak out about the changes he believes boxing needs. His latest comments draw attention to how big fights happen behind the scenes.

With the fight date set, the focus now turns to whether the rematch will go ahead without any delays.

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洛杉矶——休赛期期间，洛杉矶湖人队签下马库斯·斯玛特可能不是自由球员市场上最大的举动，但随着常规赛最后阶段的临近，这绝对是最具影响力的举动之一。只要问问湖人队队友杰克·拉拉维亚就知道了。拉拉维亚第一次与斯玛特一起回归孟菲斯灰熊队，作为新秀，他可以立即看出斯玛特对球队的价值。

在拥有卢卡·东契奇、勒布朗·詹姆斯和奥斯汀·里维斯的球队中，马库斯·斯马特有理由成为湖人队第四好的球员。根据杰克·拉拉维亚的说法，斯玛特打篮球的方式往往会渗透到球队的其他成员身上。

“我已经谈了很多斯玛特对我和我的防守之旅的影响。当我在孟菲斯时，他是一个非常直言不讳的领导者，帮助我跳入防守角色，”拉拉维亚在最近的湖人训练中说道。 “当我第一次进入联盟时，这并不是我真正擅长的。他帮助了我很多，让我在防守上变得更好，并且非常直言不讳。

“很明显，他把这一点带到了这里，以及他所在的每支球队。他的声音、他带来的能量，然后这是一种连锁反应。这会影响到所有其他球员。当他这样做时，我们都想努力打球。”

斯玛特在湖人队最近的几场重大胜利中发挥了重要作用。 3月8日，在战胜纽约尼克斯队的比赛中，斯马特的投篮命中率仅为10投1中。但赛后，由于他整场比赛的防守破坏和强度，他被主教练 JJ Redick 点名批评。尽管只投中一球，他最终还是打出了+27的成绩。

紧接着，在对阵明尼苏达森林狼队的比赛中，斯马特在防守安东尼·爱德华兹的回合中，让安东尼·爱德华兹的投篮命中率为5投0中。爱德华兹全场15投2中。那场比赛斯玛特的三分球只有 4 投 1 中，但你很难找到任何人相信他对比赛没有产生影响。

斯玛特产生重大影响的一个领域是进攻犯规。据《Basketball Reference》报道，他目前以 36 次进攻犯规领先湖人队。正如拉拉维亚所说，这产生了连锁反应，奥斯汀·里夫斯（34 岁）和卢卡·东契奇（18 岁）等球员也加入了这一行列。

斯玛特带来了湖人队上赛季所缺乏的东西；这是真正的进攻点防守者，可以在不得分的情况下影响比赛。虽然没有人认为湖人队会得到这位赢得 2021-22 年度最佳防守球员奖的球员，但他也产生了类似的影响。随着NBA季后赛的临近，看看斯玛特扮演的角色有多大将会很有趣。

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers’ signing of Marcus Smart may not have been the biggest move in free agency during the offseason, but with the final stretch of the regular season approaching, it has certainly been one of the most impressive. Just ask Lakers teammate Jake Laravia. Laravia first played with Smart at running back with the Memphis Grizzlies, and as a rookie, he could immediately tell Smart’s value to a team.

On a team with Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves, it can be claimed that Marcus Smart has been the Lakers’ fourth-best player. According to Jake Laravia, the way Smart goes about playing basketball rubs off on the rest of the team.

“I’ve talked a lot about Smart’s impact on me and my journey with defense. He was a very vocal leader when I was at Memphis, so that helped me jump into that defensive role,” Laravia said during a recent Lakers practice. “When I first came into the league, I wasn’t really good at it. He helped me a lot in getting better at defense and being very vocal with it.

“And then obviously, he brings it here, and whatever team he’s on. How vocal he is, how much energy he brings and then it’s kind of an impact. It rubs off on all the other players. When he does that we all want to play harder.”

Smart has made an impact in some big recent wins for the Lakers. In a win against the New York Knicks on March 8, Smart shot only 1 of 10 from the field. But after the game, head coach JJ Redick benched him due to defensive interference and intensity throughout the game. He was plus-27 despite making only one shot.

Shortly thereafter, in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Smart held Anthony Edwards to 0-of-5 shooting from the field where he had guarded Edwards. Edwards made 2 of 15 shots overall. Smart was only 1 of 4 from 3-point range in that game, but you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who believes he had no impact on the game.

One area where Smart has had a big impact is drawing offensive fouls. According to Basketball Reference, he currently leads the Lakers in offensive fouls with 36. As Laravia says, this has had a widespread impact, with players like Austin Reeves (34) and Luka Doncic (18) also getting in on the action.

Smart brings something that the Lakers lacked last season; This is a true point of attack defender who can impact the game without scoring a single point. While no one thought the Lakers were getting the player who won the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year award, he has had the same impact. With the NBA playoffs approaching, it will be interesting to see how important a role Smart plays.

There were a lot of good things for the Senators in tonight’s game, but they were all overshadowed by the bad. It’s hard to know how bad it is right now. During the second period, Jake Sanderson was hit by Brandon Montour. He left the game with a sprained right shoulder and did not return. Time will tell what the diagnosis is. For now, let’s look at the details of the Senators’ 7-4 win over the Seattle Kraken.

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Foegele’s first term as senator

What do you think of Warren Foegele’s senatorial debut? Having been traded to Ottawa by the Kings just days earlier, Foegele scored the fifth goal of the game for the Senators. He played on the fourth line with Eller and Zetterlund, playing at full strength, averaging only less than 12 minutes of ice time. As advertised, he came in playing a responsible two-way game while also doing some heavy fore-checking.

pinto’s big night

Pinto’s final scores tonight were:

• 1 goal, 2 assists, 4 PIM, 17:26 time on ice

The penalty minutes are a little strange from Pinto, but the production is exactly what the Senators need from their two-way center. Pinto is always asked to do the heavy lifting defensively, whether it’s killing penalties or attacking the opposition’s best line. However, his offense has not been as consistent. Tonight is his first multi-point game since January 1st. It was his first three-point game since the start of the season.

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Tim Stützle extended his point streak to 12 games, while also scoring 30 goals for the second time in his career. Now let’s see if he can score 40 runs. Tyler Kleven has the ability to land a big hit after one of his players gets hit hard. Cleven pounced on Jordan Eberle shortly after Sanderson left the game. Kleven also scored a goal in this game. His cross-check on Jared McCann late in the game was not as good. He ended up with a five-minute major and a game misconduct. Let’s hope he doesn’t have to face suspension there. Let’s also hope that the upcoming Jake Sanderson update is a positive one.

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A new report shows that despite Wednesday’s disappointing loss to rival Iowa at home, Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler is in no danger of being fired after this season.

Former associate head coach Jake Diebler has done a solid job during his two and a half seasons leading the Buckeyes. He was thrust into the lead role during the 2023–24 season after his predecessor Chris Holtmann was fired. However, he led Ohio State basketball to eight wins and the final 11 and created new hope.

Last season, a first-time head coach was given considerable leeway to learn on the job and oversee a good 17-15 team in 2024-25. However, this meant that he would not play in the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive season. Heading into this season, there were more expectations that Deibler could end that streak and get the program back into the tournament and, hopefully, win a game or two.

Unfortunately, over the past month, Ohio State has struggled. The Buckeyes are 4-6 since a loss to Michigan on Jan. 23. The latest blow came on Wednesday when OSU was defeated by Iowa on its home court by a score of 74-57. The loss dropped their record to 17–11 and put them in a position where they would have to win their final three games to have any chance of reaching the tournament.

Jake Diebler’s job at Ohio State is safe

The loss also reignited speculation that perhaps Deibler isn’t the guy to end his streak coming out of March Madness, and perhaps that could change in the spring. Well, according to Adam Jarry, the coach is in no danger of losing his job at the moment.

During an appearance on 97.1 The Fan t-bone and tyvisThe Columbus Dispatch OSU reporter claimed that basketball decision makers “understand the resources available and understand the playbook the program has been given to work with.” And they know they haven’t given Diebler enough opportunities to be competitive.

“There’s frustration there. Everyone would like things to get better, but if you get my drift, I don’t get the sense that this is setting up something big,” Jardi said.

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An oddsmaker site has revealed who is most likely to be in the mystery box to be opened at WWE Elimination Chamber this Saturday. However, they also have some interesting and extremely bizarre betting options.

We’re just days away from the 2026 Elimination Chamber. An event that will be the final stop on the road to WrestleMania 42. This Saturday’s event will, of course, include men’s and women’s chamber matches. The winners of those matches will face WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill at a two-night event in April.

The card also features a pair of title matches that will see AJ Lee make her first singles match in over a decade when she takes on rival Becky Lynch. And CM Punk put the heavyweight belt on the line against Finn Balor at Judgment Day.

However, there is another unique feature of Elimination Chamber that many other wrestling fans have been waiting for. What’s in the box? On last week’s edition of Monday Night Raw, a mysterious box appeared backstage that said it would not be opened until 2-28-2006. This weekend’s Elimination Chamber date.

Since its arrival, there has been much speculation as to who or what is in the box. Well, this week MyBookie.ag revealed their odds for what will be revealed on Saturday, and they had some interesting options.

Danhausen is the betting favorite to go into the Elimination Chamber Mystery Box

The man with the best odds, and one who has become a popular choice among wrestling fans, is AEW veteran Dannhausen with -200 odds. She was followed by Chris Jericho, who has been linked to a return to WWE for several months (-150), and multiple-time Women’s Champion Bianca Belair (+250). She has been out of the game for almost a year due to a finger injury.

Some of the other interesting and strange choices to bet on were music mega-star Bad Bunny (+700), former IWGP Champion and new free agent David Finlay (+1500). Logan Paul’s brother Jake Paul (+1800) and even WWE board member The Rock (+2800). You can find full details of the options below.

• Danhausen (-200)
• Chris Jericho (-150)
• Bianca Belair (+250)
• Pat McCaffrey (+400)
• Saraya “Paige” (+600)
• bad bunny (+700)
• Seth Rollins (+800)
• Brock Lesnar (+900)
• Royce Keys (+1000)
• Omos (+1400)
• David Finlay (+1500)
• Kevin Owens (+1600)
• Source Breaker (+1600)
• Jake Paul (+1800)
• Braun Strowman (+2000)
• Street Profits (+2500)
• Jelly Roll (+2500)
• The Rock (+2800)
• Travis Scott (+3000)
• Dropouts “Tuckman and Scott Green” (+3500)
• Shane McMahon (+5000)

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The Milwaukee Bucks recently disappointed the NBA world by not trading Giannis Antetokounmpo at the deadline, despite heavy noise from league reporters that a deal was on the horizon. Antetokounmpo is currently out of the lineup due to injury, and the team has fallen down in the Eastern Conference playoff standings as a result.

Despite holding firm at the deadline, not everyone is convinced that Milwaukee will be Antetokounmpo’s home for the long term.

Recently, NBA insider Jake Fisher detailed his belief that the Bucks will end up trading the Greek Freak in the summer, noting that it is “undeniably true that the Bucks are going to get more attractive offers in the offseason than they do this month,” according to Mark Stein of Substack.

Fisher also reported that he is “hearing rival teams talking loudly about Brooklyn emerging as a credible destination, as the Nets have a large amount of draft capital to package with Michael Porter Jr.” And one of the Western Conference teams that inevitably disappoints in this year’s playoffs could be interested in Antetokounmpo after the fact.

Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have won only one playoff series since their NBA championship in 2021, and injury concerns have become a big issue for the star over the past few seasons, especially in regards to his calf, which is often seen as a precursor to a potentially much more devastating Achilles injury.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if the Bucks will bring back Antetokounmpo this year, as keeping him out would increase their chances of securing a good selection in the 2026 NBA Draft, although they would have to settle for their own selection and the New Orleans Pelicans’ lower selection.

In any case, it looks like NBA fans can expect the exhausting Antetokounmpo trade saga to heat up once again in the summer.

There has been speculation for months that Floyd Mayweather has serious money problems, which is why he is currently suing Showtime for $340 million. That’s why many believe he shocked the boxing world by announcing on Friday that he will end his ongoing exhibition tour and put his impressive 50-0 record in jeopardy with an official bout later this year.

“I still have what it takes to set more records in the sport of boxing,” Mayweather told ESPN after signing a contract with CSI Sports/Fight Sports. “From my upcoming Mike Tyson event to my next professional fight after that – no one will draw a bigger gate than my event, draw a larger global broadcast audience, and make more money with each event.”

So who could “Money” face after his planned exhibition clash with the heavyweight great? We present five possible options, including a very risky dream fight against Terence Crawford.

Manny Pacquiao

There were rumors since last year that there could be a rematch of the 2015 fight between Mayweather and Pacquiao, which the American won. The first fight is likely to be the second most watched fight of all time, following “Pac-Man’s” return to the ring last year.

Additionally, Mayweather would like to fight fights that he feels he can win and remain undefeated. A rematch with Pacquiao would be his best chance to do that while also making money.

Terence Crawford

Mayweather may be so desperate for a big payday that he may be willing to risk the thing he loves most – his 50-0 record. A fight that will generate the most interest and present the most risk will be the fight with Terence Crawford.

Crawford will be a huge favourite, and his name value is as strong as ever after winning his super-fight with Canelo Alvarez last year. The marketing of two of the greatest players of their generations and a 50-0 vs. 42-0 fight will definitely appeal to longtime fight fans.

jake paul

You can bet that there will be a potential fight for Floyd Mayweather with Jake Paul. Especially if he shows he can handle the size difference in a fight against Tyson. Despite the difference in weight, Paul is another low-risk option and brings a larger fan base. Additionally, many believe the fight will be easier to sell after Mayweather defeats his older brother Logan Paul in a 2021 exhibition bout.

aamir khan

While Mayweather faced many stars of his era, one big name with whom he never clashed was English star Aamir Khan. While the 39-year-old walks away from the game in 2022, he is often asked about a comeback and he seems ready for it for the right fight and the right money. A scrap with the greatest boxer of his era on a platform like Netflix will surely bring him out of retirement.

keith thurman

Floyd Mayweather may be facing a relevant name competing at a higher level this time around. However, as mentioned earlier, this would be a strategically smart choice that gives him a better chance of winning. That’s why a matchup with Keith Thurman would be a possibility.

The former WBA and WBC champion is a top-five fighter at junior middleweight/super welterweight and will face Sebastian Fundora for the WBC belt next month. At 37 years old, he is in the final years of his career and would offer a name opponent in an age range that would be a better fit for “Money”.

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隆達·魯西 (Ronda Rousey) 和吉娜·卡拉諾 (Gina Carano) 將與傑克·保羅 (Jake Paul) 聯手打造今年夏季最盛大的比賽之一。週二，在一項令人震驚的聲明中，兩位女子 MMA 先驅同意在 5 月 16 日在 Netflix 直播的第一張 MMA 卡上進行超級對決。

魯西與卡拉諾的比賽預計將在洛杉磯 Intuit Dome 進行一場羽量級（145 磅）的比賽。保羅最有價值的促銷活動將推廣這張具有歷史意義的卡片。

卡羅琳·杜波依斯相信她可以接管女子拳擊比賽，就像統治 UFC 時的隆達·魯西一樣。

這位 25 歲的球員正在為傑克·保羅 (Jake Paul) 和納基薩·比達里安 (Nakisa Bidarian) 的最有價值晉升 (MVP) 旗幟下的第二次亮相做準備。

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4 月 5 日，在倫敦奧林匹亞舉行的一場全英賽事中，杜波依斯將與特麗·哈珀 (Terri Harper) 進行 10 多輪比賽，爭奪 WBO 和 WBC 輕量級世界冠軍頭銜。

自稱為“女子拳擊之鄉”的MVP首次進軍英國市場，對未來有著宏偉的規劃，已經搶購了幾位英國最紅的女明星。

週五，六名英國運動員出席了在倫敦奧林匹亞舉行的賽前新聞發布會。

杜波依斯充滿信心，她將哈珀稱為她的“彩票”，標誌著她未來在這項運動中的傳奇的開始。

與此同時，哈珀認為她被年輕的對手忽視了，併計劃利用她在拳擊場上的經驗來製造麻煩。

儘管如此，這部英國大片標誌著英國女子拳擊的巨大篇章，杜波依斯計劃充分利用這一點。

卡羅琳·杜布斯：隆達·魯西是我注意到的第一個女人

在新聞發布會上，這位倫敦人在表達自己對這項運動的感受時提到了魯西，她認為這項運動需要“另一張面孔”——繼凱蒂·泰勒和克拉麗莎·希爾茲之後——才能突破並突破極限。

隨後，“Sweet Caroline”接受了 sport.com 採訪，並被問到為什麼她有信心取得與 UFC 傳奇人物類似的成功。

朱塔·萊爾丹 (Jutta Leerdam) 前往冬奧會時腦子裡只有一件事——贏得金牌。

對於這位七屆速度滑冰世界冠軍來說，通往米蘭-科爾蒂納的道路比預想的更加崎嶇，他在荷蘭選拔賽中在資格賽中落敗。

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那個不幸的時刻讓她在隊中的地位岌岌可危，但後來國家選拔委員會確認，萊爾丹將收拾行李前往意大利。

她將參加 1000m 和 500m 速滑項目，並且非常專注於比 2022 年獲得的銀牌取得更好的成績。

隨著萊爾丹爭奪奧運金牌，米蘭的速度滑冰比賽有望成為票房娛樂項目，預計將比以往吸引更多的目光。

在冰場之外，27 歲的 Leerdam 擁有超過 500 萬的社交媒體粉絲，這使她成為 2026 年冬奧會最著名的面孔之一。

她與 YouTube 明星、職業拳擊手傑克·保羅 (Jake Paul) 訂婚，後者僅在 Instagram 上就有近 2900 萬粉絲。

部分歸功於她高調的關係和社交媒體明星地位，萊爾丹的形象甚至讓女子速滑歷史上的偉人黯然失色。

她在冰上取得的成就確保她能夠與 13 屆奧運會獎牌獲得者埃里克·海登 (Eric Heiden)、六屆奧運會冠軍莉迪亞·斯科布利科娃 (Lidiya Skoblikova) 和因參加夏季和冬季奧運會而聞名的克拉拉·休斯 (Clara Hughes) 等人抗衡。

她對這項運動的影響如此之大，以至於萊爾丹在米蘭-科爾蒂納之前被稱為“現代冰雪女王”。

據報導，傑克·保羅已不再為 PFL 效力。

三年前，YouTuber 出身的拳擊手保羅與 PFL 簽訂了一份 MMA 比賽協議，但他的首秀從未實現。

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PFL 前首席執行官彼得·默里 (Peter Murray) 告訴 sport，這位美國人將在 2024 年 11 月擊敗邁克·泰森 (Mike Tyson) 後為晉級而戰。

保羅此前曾向內特·迪亞茲開出了 1500 萬美元的合同，讓他在 MMA 中進行複賽，但這位 UFC 傳奇人物並不熱衷於代表 PFL 參賽。

相反，保羅繼續與小胡利奧·塞薩爾·查韋斯和安東尼·約書亞進行拳擊比賽，他明確地雄心勃勃地想要獲得職業世界拳擊冠軍。

關於這位 29 歲的選手是否會在這項運動中首次亮相，包括與奧列克桑德·烏西克 (Oleksandr Usyk) 就一場比賽進行“認真交談”，經過持續不斷的爭論，受人尊敬的綜合格鬥記者阿里爾·赫爾瓦尼 (Ariel Helwani) 現在澄清了事情。

傑克·保羅 (Jake Paul) 不再隸屬於 PFL

赫爾瓦尼週三報導稱：“我聽到的是，無論傑克·保羅和他的團隊與 PFL 有什麼關係，無論是否有商業上的聯繫，我聽說這種關係已經不復存在了。”

保羅是格鬥運動中最受關注的名字之一，因此 PFL 使用他的名字作為利用其平台的機會也就不足為奇了。

關於讓保羅進入籠子的談判可能已經接近進行，但整個合作夥伴關係給綜合格鬥界的一些成員留下了苦澀的味道。

球迷對保羅與 PFL 合作的回應

一位粉絲在 X 上回應這一消息：“‘歸屬’，實際上只是他穿上了一些 PFL 短褲。”