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Joshua Aweda retweeted
Having looking to this names, all are legend and gods of boxing 🥊
Does this has to do with a curse or plague that history has presented to anyone climbing the ladder of boxing gods?
#boxingnews
🥊 FROM THE BOXING RING TO A PRISON CELL
Some of boxing's biggest names have experienced life behind bars. Their achievements in the ring didn't protect them from legal consequences.
1. Mike Tyson 🇺🇸 — 1992
Convicted of rape and sentenced to six years in prison. He served approximately three years before his release in 1995.
2. Floyd Mayweather Jr. 🇺🇸 — 2012
Served approximately two months of a 90-day jail sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence battery and harassment charges.
3. Riddick Bowe 🇺🇸 — 2003
The former heavyweight champion was sentenced to 18 months in prison following the 1998 abduction of his estranged wife and children.
4. Adrien Broner 🇺🇸 — 2016
Jailed for violating probation connected to a reckless-driving case. He was also separately jailed for contempt of court that year.
5. Ike Ibeabuchi 🇳🇬 — 2002
The undefeated Nigerian heavyweight, once considered a serious world-title contender, was sentenced to prison following a 1999 incident involving attempted sexual assault and battery. He entered an Alford plea and was sentenced to 5–30 years. He was released in 2015 after serving approximately 16 years in custody.
Five talented fighters. Five different legal histories.
Some returned to boxing. Others never regained their former careers.
Which boxer's story surprised you the most? 🥊
Joshua Aweda retweeted
Frank Martin didn’t come to play in his TR debut🔥
He came to remind everyone what he brings to the table. Now the question is, who’s ready to step up and test him next?🥊
Joshua Aweda retweeted
Mayweather’s ring IQ was on full display! Asakura had his moments, but Floyd knew exactly when to turn up the pressure and take control. That’s the difference experience and timing can make.
FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR TAKES ON MIKURU ASAKURA IN A JAPAN EXHIBITION
Floyd Mayweather Jr. entered the ring at 45 against 30-year-old Mikuru Asakura in a 2022 exhibition.
Mayweather collected a reported $15 million payday for the Japan bout.
Asakura surprised many by landing several solid punches despite rarely keeping his hands up.
The Japanese fighter’s aggression forced Mayweather to respect the power coming his way.
In the final round Mayweather absorbed a serious shot then flipped the switch.
He responded with sharper, more assertive boxing and turned the exhibition into a genuine competitive fight.
Joshua Aweda retweeted
July 16, 1988. Evander Holyfield vs. James “Quick” Tillis Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada.
Three months after becoming undisputed cruiserweight champion, Holyfield made his heavyweight debut against a veteran who had already tested Mike Tyson.
Tillis entered at 38–13–1 and had become the first man to take Tyson the full ten rounds in 1986, losing by decision.
Holyfield, unbeaten at 18–0, weighed 202 pounds against Tillis’s 210. His move to heavyweight was part of a longer plan to challenge Tyson for the world title.
Tillis lasted five rounds without being knocked down. Referee Richard Steele called for the ringside doctor, who advised that Tillis should not continue. The fight was stopped before the sixth.
Two years later, Holyfield defeated Buster Douglas to become undisputed heavyweight champion, following a different path to the title than the anticipated Tyson showdown.
#BoxingHistory #Boxing
Joshua Aweda retweeted
Dominick Reyes gave Jon Jones one of the toughest nights of his career, and many fans still believe he deserved the decision. 🥊 I can't imagine him returning to the top and finally becoming champion, what a comeback this would be! 👑🔥
Joshua Aweda retweeted
At 20 years old, what a dangerous dude 😱!
Mike Tyson was already terrifying grown men in the heavyweight division. 🥶🥊 The speed, explosive power, head movement, and sheer aggression were unreal. He didn't just beat opponents; he made the ring feel like the last place they wanted to be.
Prime Tyson was a different kind of monster. 👑
Joshua Aweda retweeted
Claressa Shields proved that being a great boxer doesn't mean you can't learn another combat sport. 🤯🥊 But MMA is a different beast altogether. Imagine what she could do with years of grappling and wrestling experience! 🔥
Joshua Aweda retweeted
FIRST ROUND. NO WASTED TIME. 💥🥊 Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev came out with serious intent and got the job done by TKO! Unbelievable. 🇹🇷🔥
Joshua Aweda retweeted
🥊 AJ really had the stage, the hype, and the opportunity, but boxing can humble anyone even when you least expect. I wouldn’t call it quitting; sometimes a fighter gets hurt, loses his composure, and can’t recover. One defeat doesn’t define a career, but the night sincerely exposed AJ under pressure. 👀
This was @anthonyjoshua’s first fight in America, at MSG. It was supposed to be his coming-out party. A promising start, but got clipped whilst trading punches and never recovered. After the fight, questions were asked, one of them being: did AJ quit?
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That’s how you make a statement on a big card! Almajdi stayed composed, used his reach intelligently, and handed an undefeated opponent his first loss. Now the real test is building on this momentum against tougher competition🔥
JOSEPH ALMAJDI OPENS THE NIGHT WITH A CLEAN UNANIMOUS DECISION WIN TONIGHT
Joseph Almajdi set the tone at the Frost Bank Center by claiming a unanimous decision over previously undefeated Miqal Dolphus in a six-round super welterweight scrap that kicked off the Navarrete-Foster prelims.
The rising Fort Worth prospect used his 6'2" frame to establish range early, landing clean jabs and straight rights while Dolphus pressed forward with power punches that kept the action lively.
Epic exchanges defined the middle rounds as both fighters traded momentum, with Almajdi’s footwork and timing edging the sharper moments and Dolphus landing heavy body shots that tested the winner’s durability.
Judges scored it clearly for Almajdi, improving his record to 6-1 while handing Dolphus his first professional loss and ending the Houston fighter’s undefeated run.
The bout stood out as one of the stronger preliminary openers in recent memory, delivering consistent action and competitive rounds that earned applause from the San Antonio crowd.
Almajdi’s victory positions the young contender for bigger opportunities on Top Rank cards, proving his ability to close out tough assignments against quality opposition.
Joshua Aweda retweeted
That’s a fascinating matchup! Inoue’s recovery and adaptability are elite, but Tank’s timing and counterpunching make him dangerous at any moment.
The weight difference matters, though. If they ever fought, which weight would they meet at?
🔥 NAOYA INOUE GOT DROPPED… BUT IMAGINE FACING TANK DAVIS! 🥊💥
Ramon Cardenas caught the Monster with a clean left hook, but Inoue recovered, turned the fight around, and stopped him in the 8th round.
The real debate? Tank Davis is known for devastating power, and one mistake could change everything. 👀
COULD INOUE SURVIVE TANK’S POWER, OR WOULD DAVIS END IT EARLY? 🔥🥊
Joshua Aweda retweeted
Fury knows the heavyweight division can change overnight! Staying sharp and keeping the timing right is crucial, especially when you’re built for the big fights. The Gypsy King still has plenty to prove🔥
Joshua Aweda retweeted
That first round was pure violence from the opening bell. No feeling out process, no hesitation, just two legends going to war.
Hagler vs Hearns is the kind of fight that reminds you why boxing is special. NEVER gets old.
Joshua Aweda retweeted
“Chop Chop” came to do damage! When a fighter gets bulldozed like that, you know it’s going to be a long night.
Boxing is unforgiving.
Joshua Aweda retweeted
🔥 NAOYA INOUE GOT DROPPED… BUT IMAGINE FACING TANK DAVIS! 🥊💥
Ramon Cardenas caught the Monster with a clean left hook, but Inoue recovered, turned the fight around, and stopped him in the 8th round.
The real debate? Tank Davis is known for devastating power, and one mistake could change everything. 👀
COULD INOUE SURVIVE TANK’S POWER, OR WOULD DAVIS END IT EARLY? 🔥🥊