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Amidst US-Romania Gymnastics Drama, Simone Biles Etches Her Name on Another Record Over Paris Olympics Glory

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After Simone Biles called for “justice” for Jordan Chiles over the Olympic bronze medal mix-up, it seems Biles isn’t hitting the brakes anytime soon. While Jordan’s bronze is on the brink of being returned, Simone keeps racking up the medals. She just grabbed four more at the Paris Olympics, and guess what? She’s added another one to her collection. It looks like all that hard work and a bit of luck are finally paying off. Most recently, MedalCount.com even gave her a shout-out, putting her name right at the top of their list.

According to the latest updates, the list of gymnasts and their appearances in beam finals at the World Championships and Olympics is out. To be credited, gymnasts must compete in the Event Finals—those who qualified but didn’t compete aren’t counted. And guess what? Simone Biles tops the list with 9 appearances, followed by Romania’s Catalina Ponor with 7, and Canada’s Ellie Black with 6.
Meanwhile, Biles also stands out on a special list of gymnasts who competed in vault finals at both the last Olympics and the previous World Championships, alongside Ellie Black, Rebeca Andrade, and Yeo Seo Jeong. This achievement has not only solidified her status among the all-time greats but also helped her break a 56-year-old record.
Vera Caslavska claimed back-to-back vault titles in Tokyo in 1964 and Mexico City in 1968, with a total of seven Olympic gold medals. Biles, however, has now amassed 11 Olympic medals, surpassing Caslavska’s record and marking a significant milestone in the 56-year span from 1968 to 2024. Yet, amid all this success, Biles shows that true greatness also lies in being a steadfast friend in times of need.

Jordan Chiles fights tooth and nail for bronze, with Simone Biles backing her all the way

Jordan Chiles initially placed fifth in the floor routine final at the Paris Olympics, behind Romania’s Ana Barbosu and Sabrina Maneca-Voinea, who were tied for third with scores of 13.700. Initially, Barbosu secured the bronze medal through a tiebreaker. However, after Chiles’ coach, Cecile Landi, appealed the scoring of Chiles’ routine, it was determined that she hadn’t received full credit for a skill.

This adjustment raised her score from 13.666 to 13.766, pushing her past the Romanian gymnasts into the bronze-medal position. The Romanian Gymnastics Federation then challenged the appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which ruled in their favor, resulting in an order for Chiles to return the medal so it could be awarded to Barbosu.

The situation has since grown more complex. Reports indicate that Voinea may not have gone out of bounds during her routine, meaning her score could have been 13.8 without the deduction, surpassing both Barbosu’s final score and Chiles’ adjusted scores. Despite this, CAS refused to reverse the decision, stating it would overstep its bounds as it involved referee judgment.

In response, USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee plan to challenge the CAS ruling, citing procedural errors and video evidence. Chiles has publicly expressed her disappointment, calling the decision “unjust” and a significant blow to her and those who supported her journey.

However, Simone Biles is standing by Jordan Chiles as she fights to keep her bronze medal from the Paris Olympics. Biles has been frequently in touch with Chiles during this challenging time, offering support through FaceTime and texts. Biles, who is a strong advocate for therapy, encouraged Chiles to embrace her emotions, telling her, “You have to feel all these feels. Don’t let these emotions stop you.”

Biles praised Chiles’ talent, highlighting the unfortunate nature of the situation, but remains committed to seeking justice for her friend. As they prepare for the Gold Across America Tour, where both gymnasts will show their skills, Biles continues to uplift Chiles.

 

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Thankful for Adoption, Simone Biles’ Sister Adria Opens Up About Gymnastics GOAT’s Success: ‘She Is an Alien’

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Adria Biles recently stated that there is more to Simone Biles’ success than her sheer talent. Touted as the undisputed queen of women’s gymnastics, Simone Biles has been the athlete to watch in every major competition, including the Olympics. With a total of 7 Olympic gold medals, Simone Biles is undoubtedly a gifted talent. After the entire world wrote off gymnast Simone Biles, the 27-year-old rose from the ashes like a phoenix to reclaim her throne as the greatest.

However, behind the making of this great gymnast, many things have been going on. In an exclusive interview with Chris Osmond, Simone Biles’ younger sister Adria Biles was asked about the deciding factor behind her elder sister’s greatness. In response, she explained, “I think she is an alien yeah I’m like you’re a crazy like you’re a crazy human. I think that um and like given our circumstance growing up I kind of think about that sometimes because I’m like she had the talent but had she not been given the resources I don’t think she would be where she is so like obviously forever grateful for that.” 

Adria Biles further stated that Simone Biles and gymnastics were a perfect combination. Being inclined towards gymnastics right from her childhood made Simone develop a strong connection with the sport. And when she was encouraged to pursue along those lines, it was a perfect situation for the US gymnastics queen to thrive. Right from her childhood, Simone Biles received support from her parents, Ronald and Nellie Biles. In fact, looking at her zeal towards gymnastics, Nellie Biles risked her entire business to support little Simone. Simone’s mother, in order to keep Aimee Boorman as her coach, sold all of her 13 hospitals to build her an exclusive gym where Simone would train under Boorman’s watchful eyes. Thus, it is no wonder that Simone Biles, too, is always grateful to her parents.

Simone Biles thanks her parents for her success

Despite reaching the pinnacle of greatness, Simone Biles still prioritizes her family more than anything else. Having spent a significant portion of her childhood in foster care, the adoption of Nellie and Ronald Biles acted as a boon for Simone. Acknowledging her parents’ contributions to her success, Simone mentioned that getting adopted set her life on a much better route than what it would have followed had it not happened.

Extending her gratitude towards her parents, the gymnastics legend mentioned that none of her achievements would have been possible without her parents. Reflecting on the same, Simone Biles, in her Facebook Watch documentary, ‘Simone vs Herself’, said, “I feel like I wouldn’t be where I am unless that turning point happened. I would still be Simone Biles, probably not Simone Biles that everybody else knows, the world knows. But I also believe everything happens for a reason, and I’m forever grateful for that because I definitely got a second shot at life..” Thus, having gotten lucky to get two of the most supportive parents, Simone Biles did not waste an iota of opportunity and grabbed her second chance at life with both hands to emerge as one of the most decorated athletes of all time.

 

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Oscar De La Hoya Tells Floyd Mayweather to Stop “Embarrassing” Himself; Slams Canelo Alvarez Over Beef With HE Turki Alalshikh

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Floyd Mayweather knows how to pull a punch and how to pull controversy, both inside the ring and outside of it. This again turned true as he went up against John Gotti III in an exhibition fight and then found himself in a lawsuit within a few days. The 47-year-old has been attracting eyeballs for this, and evoking concerns among the fans and friends, and it seems even Oscar De La Hoya has something to say to him.

Mayweather was throwing punches and came in aggressively in the rematch with Gotti III, 31. While the fans felt the nostalgia, the fight remained largely underwhelming and one-sided. But what amused the fans was how close ‘The Best Ever’ was to plunging the fight into chaos, as he argued with the referee in the second round of the fight. He landed a blow behind his opponent’s head, and after the referee warned him, Mayweather had him swapped.

De La Hoya, 51, turned to his Instagram handle and discussed how Mayweather had the referee swapped for interrupting him. He said, “A real sh*t show that left the crowd booing in the arena at the end… He [Floyd Mayweather] didn’t like the referee told him to stop hitting behind the head. Floyd is used to having the refs do what he wants, and he wasn’t getting his way this time. It was so embarrassing.”

The boxer-turned-promoter then lent his support to his former foe, enlisting his glories and also disclosing how he defended his actions on numerous occasions, including interviews. But even Oscar De La Hoya realized it was high time for Mayweather, at 50-0, to mend his way. He continued, “Floyd, you are 50 years old. You are a legend in the sport… But you have to stop embarrassing yourself.”

The California native then also touched upon the recent lawsuit against Mayweather, where he failed to pay for the jewelry, and the amount scaled close to $4 million. He added, “I know life is hard, life is expensive, but come on, dude. Put your legacy first. Nobody wants to remember you like this… It’s hard to make money, but even harder to keep it. Floyd, I’m rooting for you. Come on, let’s turn it around.”

After expressing his concerns and issuing advice to ‘Money,’ De La Hoya turned his attention to his former charge, Canelo Alvarez, who had turned down a fight with Terence Crawford and declined to work with HE Turki Alalshikh on his ambitious project.

Oscar De La Hoya reveals why Canelo Alvarez doesn’t like HE Turki Alalshikh

The Golden Boy lynchpin then pointed out how His Excellency Turki Alalshikh was making sure “real boxing” stayed alive and how he was making “best fights happen.” It was the reason why Alvarez didn’t like the Saudi adviser. He added, “Which is why Canelo doesn’t like him. Because he is demanding everybody to like fight the very best… Canelo, f**k you.”

De La Hoya also promised to spill more on Alvarez’s situation in the coming week. Meanwhile, the Mexican champion is gearing up to take on Edgar Berlanga on September 14 at T-Mobile Arena, and it remains to be seen how well the card fares.

 

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“I’m Not Just in It to Get a Payday”: Caleb Plant Reveals Other Reasons for Potential Canelo Alvarez Rematch

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It was in November 2021 that an undefeated Caleb Plant lost his IBF super-middleweight title to Mexican icon Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, via a technical knockout in the eleventh round. Though Canelo became undisputed after the win, Plant lost his one and only world title. Since then, he has been on a patchy run, losing one out of his last two fights to David Benavidez. However, the 32-year-old now plans to regain his position in the super-middleweight division again, calling his comeback the “revenge tour”.

Surprisingly, Plant hasn’t ruled out a rematch with Canelo Alvarez. ‘Sweethands’ feels that he is “worthy” enough to deserve another title shot against the Mexican icon. Plant also stated that it was a close matchup until the knockout in the eleventh round during their first encounter.

Who knows how likely it is [I’ll get a Canelo rematch], but I feel that it’s worthy, especially since we had a competitive fight the first time. It was probably 6-4 the first time going into the 11th. I feel like it’s worthy,” Plant said during an interview with BoxingScene.

However, the former super-middleweight champion has enough pride not to “beg” for that fight. With Benavidez and David Morrell moving up to the light-heavyweight division, Plant is placed nicely alongside Jermall Charlo, Diego Pacheco, and Christian Mbilli to become one of the prospective dance partners for a fight with Canelo in the future.

Notably, Caleb Plant will be going up against Trevor McCumby next on the undercard of the Canelo Alvarez-Edgar Berlanga main event on September 14. “With us getting moved to the Canelo card, it could spark those conversations for a rematch,” Plant stated. He emphasized that a potential rematch with Canelo wouldn’t just be for the paycheck but for his unwavering drive to compete against the best in the division. “It doesn’t matter where they put me. They can put me in the parking lot and we can fight. As you know, I’m not just in it to get a payday. I’m coming to fight,” Plant stated boldly.

Furthermore, the Tennessee native also gave another reason as to why Canelo Alvarez might be interested in fighting him again.

Not too bad at selling a fight!

Canelo has made it very clear that at this stage of his career, massive paychecks and a good show are the only things that motivate him to keep fighting. Case in point — he has turned down risky fights against elite contenders like David Benavidez and Terence Crawford by pricing himself out. Safe to say, the more dangerous the fight, the higher the price Canelo goes for.

On that note, explaining why Alvarez should be fighting him, Plant stated that their first matchup fetched a lot of PPV buys, and guarantees that the success would be repeated if they were to have a rematch. He said that his fight against Alvarez in 2021 had 800,000 buys, which he claimed was better than the numbers ‘Cinnamon’ got fighting certain big names in boxing.

“He didn’t do that against Gennady Golovkin, Dmitry Bivol, or Jermell Charlo. We’ve done some good numbers, and I feel that I’m a good sell in boxing. I have a big fan base and a lot of people tune in to watch me fight,” he stated.

With Canelo Alvarez not eager to fight tough competitors like David Benavidez, and Terence Crawford, it seems he is looking for less tougher, big-money fights at the age of thirty-four. Therefore, the question is: Does Canelo Alvarez think that Caleb Plant is threatening enough to put a loss on his record? If so, he might avoid it, otherwise, Plant fits the category of a sellable fight that fans would like to watch.

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Forced to Quit Gymnastics, Simone Biles’ Younger Sister Adria Opens Up on Her Role at WCC: ‘I’m Obsessed’

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Adria Biles can’t get enough of hanging out with her superstar sister, Simone Biles, especially after the GOAT’s epic performance at the Paris Olympics, where Adria was one of her biggest cheerleaders. Working closely at the World Champions Centre (WCC), owned by their parents Ronald and Nellie Biles, Adria is more than just Simone’s little sister—she’s right there in the action, soaking up all the sisterly vibes. And before Paris? Adria was front and center, watching her sister perform magic at the gym, living every moment of that dream life.

On The Chris Osmond Show episode 6, Adria spilled the beans on her busy life at the gym. “I work at the gym, so my mom’s there all the time. Before Paris, my sister was training there every day, so I saw them too every day,” she said. As for her role? “I work at the front desk, deal with lovely people all day, and coach. I’m obsessed with my girls—I love them so much.” Clearly, Adria is the heart and soul of WCC, juggling her roles like a pro while enjoying every bit of family time.

Though she once gave gymnastics a go, Adria decided to step back from the sport at 17. The reason? Competing against Simone! According to the gymnastics queen herself, Adria got tired of always coming in second to her big sister and decided it was time to call it quits. Simone Biles said, “Whenever she went to competitions like ‘Oh, her sister always wins, she always wins, that’s not fair.’ So she quit.” But that doesn’t mean she’s lost her love for gymnastics.

As Simone Biles was gearing up to conquer Paris, Adria decided to have a little fun of her own. She posted a hilarious video attempting a standing full and other daring gymnastics moves in a foam pit at WCC, only to end up face-planting into the foam. Her split attempt? Let’s just say it ended with Adria exclaiming, “ow ow ow!” She wrapped it all up with a backward flick and a surprisingly flawless aerial, showing she’s still got some of that Biles magic.

Adria captioned the post, “You sure yall don’t need help in Paris? ” Clearly, she was proud of her attempts and wasn’t shy about showing off her playful side. Adria’s sense of humor is always on point, whether she’s goofing around at the gym or joking about being ‘jealous’ of Jonathan Owens!

Unlike Simone Biles, Adria wasn’t impressed by Jonathan Owens at first sight!

In a surprising twist, Adria Biles also told Chris Osmon how she wasn’t thrilled when Simone Biles tied the knot with Jonathan Owens. Growing up inseparable, Adria was pretty used to having Simone all to herself, so the idea of sharing her with someone else didn’t sit too well at first.

Adria admitted, “So when she met Jonathan I was not happy like I knew he was a good guy and I knew they were great but I was like you’re taking my time away from her. Like I felt so annoyed and so like to be honest me and him didn’t get along. I was just like being a brat.”

But fast forward to over a year since their marriage, and it’s clear there are no hard feelings. Adria was a bridesmaid at Simone’s wedding, and she’s since made peace with Jonathan Owens, even thanking him for loving Simone. Adria and Jonathan have teamed up to support the women’s gymnastics GOAT, proving that even with a little initial sibling rivalry, the bond between Adria and Simone remains unbreakable.

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“That’s So Fked”: Logan Paul Torched for Pulling $1.5 Million “Scam” on Aaron Judge as Fans Left Furious

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A seemingly inconsiderate prank seems to have landed WWE star and influencer Logan Paul in hot waters with the fans. What happened? Well, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge is currently on his way to breaking his 62nd home run record, which he set back in 2022. However, Logan Paul and KSI took this opportunity to pull a not-so-nice prank on the MLB star.

When Judge originally set the record two years ago, his 62nd home run ball fetched $1.5 million in an action. While it could not break Mark McGwire’s record-setting 70th home run ball in the 1998 season, which was sold for a record $3 million, Judge was proud of his accomplishment. And he wished he could have had the ball in his possession. This led Paul and KSI to stage a scenario where they pretended to buy the ball and present it to Judge – all to promote their energy drink, Prime!

Logan Paul and KSI pull a prank on Aaron Judge

Earlier today, Logan and KSI’s Prime took to X, sharing a clip of the prank with the caption reading, “It’s a prank bro @TheJudge44.” Meanwhile, in the clip, Logan, KSI, and Judge can be seen standing together in a field, as Paul said, “Aaron Judge, you set the record for the most home runs in a season in Yankee’s history. Your 62nd ball. A fan caught it.”

It sold at auction [for $1.5 million] and we got our hands on it. We’re gonna give it back to you,” Paul continued. Initially, Judge was in disbelief at what Logan was saying, but after some persuasion, Judge quickly got excited about it. However, as the MLB star walked out of the frame with the ball, Paul revealed it wasn’t the real baseball.

He said, “Someone got to tell him that’s not the ball. It’s a prank. Yeah, yeah, do we ever tell him?” Interestingly, Judge hit his 50th home run of the current season against the Rockies at Yankee Stadium, reaching this milestone for the third time in his career. Nevertheless, when fans discovered the prank on X, let’s just say they were furious.

Prime Hype train has ended

Unlike his brother Jake Paul, Logan’s stocks seem to be on a decline because of several controversies involving alleged scams with cryptocurrency. This was evident in the responses fans shared on the post. One user felt their energy drink Prime is irrelevant now. “Guys, Prime died one year ago,” the user commented. It’s also worth mentioning that Prime Hydration LLC is currently grappling with multiple lawsuits, ranging from accusations of breach of contract to class-action suits that accuse Prime of mislabeling the amount of caffeine in its energy drink.

Another user roped in Logan’s controversial past to show what Judge’s reaction would be when he finds out the ball is a fake. “Judge when he realizes it’s not the ball: [image of Logan Paul’s shocked face from Japan’s s**cide forest incident].” Notably, Paul posted a video showing the body of an apparent s**cide victim in Japan, which resulted in YouTube banning the influencer.

Someone else could not come to grips with how insensitive the prank was. The user commented, “Thats so f**ked.” However, there’s also the possibility that Judge was in on it from the bigging, and the clip was shot just to promote the drink.

Likewise, the next user didn’t hold back his punches, as he branded the whole thing a “scam.” The user wrote, “Or maybe it’s just another scam.” The alleged accusation of the scam on Logan stems from his own cryptocurrency game, ‘CrytoZoo’. Interestingly, Logan himself has sued a YouTuber named ‘Coffeezilla’ for defaming him over ‘CrytoZoo’ criticism.

While everyone else was attacking Logan Paul because of the prank, this user asked the influencer to onboard more baseball players with his company. The user wrote, “[G]et Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto.” Notably, Shohei Ohtani Japanese professional baseball pitcher and a hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Whereas, Juan Soto is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the New York Yankees.

It appears Logan Paul can’t catch a break. Whatever he does, people seem to come up with allegations against him. All this is evident from the comments on the latest post from Prime Hydration LLC. But the question is, what are your thoughts on the matter?

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Eddie Hearn Predicts Shakur Stevenson’s Fate Against Gervonta Davis as He Reveals Tentative Timeline for Blockbuster Fight

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Shakur Stevenson continues to chase fame and fight with Gervonta Davis. Till now, he has failed in his endeavors, as ‘Tank’ has charted his boxing path. But the boxing landscape is transforming quickly, especially with Stevenson, 27, and Eddie Hearn joining hands. It might turn out to be the partnership that the WBC champion needed to bag big names and fights. But what happens when two archrivals collide? Who will have the upper hand? The British promoter explains.

Stevenson, at 22-0, is highly regarded for his technical skills, whereas Davis, at 30-0, has built a fearsome reputation with his knockout power. Therefore, it will be an exciting fight between two boxers with contrasting boxing styles. But if Hearn, 45, is to be believed, skills will overwhelm the power, and there are other factors influencing the fight’s result.

The British promoter detailed his stance in a conversation with Fight Hub TV as he picked Stevenson to bag the win against Gervonta Davis. He listed the champion’s pro record and his boxing IQ as additional reasons that could turn the tides in his favor. Hearn said, “For me, I back Shakur Stevenson in that fight. I think he is a complete fighter. He is not underrated, he is 27, he is a three-division champion. His IQ is on another level. Tank is a great fighter. But I believe Shakur Stevenson beats him.”

The Matchroom lynchpin then also revealed the timeline of the hypothetical fight between the two. “I don’t think we’ll see that fight this year. But I do think we’ll see that fight in 2025!”

Notably, Stevenson is scheduled to fight Joe Cordina next on October 12 in Saudi Arabia on the Artur Beterbiev vs. Dmitry Bivol undercard. This will be the biggest fight for the Newark native and the biggest stage to make a statement win. The win will then put the plans in motion for his fight with Davis.

Eddie Hearn lays out the plan for Gervonta Davis vs. Shakur Stevenson

Hearn, in a conversation with Boxing Scene, disclosed that he had signed up Stevenson on a two-fight deal. The promoter planned to use those two fights to solidify their relations and then build on them to make the fight with Davis. The first step would be a fight with Cordina, and after a victory, they would focus on their WBC mandatory, William Zepeda, in February.

He declared, “It’s a two-fight deal for us to get our teeth into the relationship; to show Shakur what we can do, and to build his profile into, probably, a Gervonta Davis fight next summer if he keeps winning.” It remains to be seen whether Stevenson racks up the wins and then forges a path to land a fight with Davis. But Hearn is committed to the cause.

 

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‘They Were Yelling’: Tiger Woods Was Left Stunned & Shocked by Commotion Over His East Lake Antics in 2018

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When talking about iconic moments in golf, we can’t forget about the time Tiger Woods won the 2018 TOUR Championship. After all, it marked his 80th win on the Tour, a feat so beautiful, that everyone wanted to experience it up close. So what happens when golf fans want something? They make it happen.

The field was full of spectators that day and to say that Woods won the title in all his glory is an understatement. With the 2024 TOUR Championship right around the corner with a $100 million purse, it is only fair to reminisce about the blissful moment again.

Did Tiger Woods love seeing fans at East Lake?

So, when the 15x-time major winner won the last tournament of the FedEx Cup Playoffs with an overall score of 11 under par after carding 1 over on Sunday, a swarm of fans ran towards him on the green in hopes of getting only a glimpse of the legend. Even Woods was in awe of how everything went down. “I’ve never seen anything like the fans and the commotion,”  he said, according to Golf Digest. Comparing his win to the first major he won in 1997, Woods said, “It was similar to the 1997 Western coming down the last hole. That was a little bit like that. But not to this fevered pitch.”

As amazing as this experience was, Woods could not help but notice the difference in how fans were cheering for him. Woods said people don’t clap like they used to. Now, they yell. He thinks it’s because everyone’s holding their cell phones. “You can’t clap when you’ve got a cellphone in your hand. So people yell, and they were yelling.”

Woods vividly recalled the unforgettable crowd noise at the 72nd hole of that year’s TOUR Championship at East Lake, in an interview with the PGA Tour in 2019. “All of a sudden it gets really loud behind us, and I look back and there are people coming under the ropes and the cops are trying to organize people so they don’t rush us”. Yes, the GOAT said that, so you can imagine how many people were there.

After waiting for almost 5 years for a win, the moment was surreal, and Woods also thought so; “I’ve been sitting on 79 for about five years now, and to get 80 is a pretty damned good feeling.” He is now the golfer with the highest number of wins, that is 82.

Even though Woods was pretty stoked about his win, he couldn’t help but notice that Rory McIlroy was falling off slowly. “I was pretty emotional when Rory was tapping out,”  he said. And to this day, McIlroy considers his 2018 TOUR Championship loss to be the most gut-wrenching.

Rory McIlroy’s 2018 loss to Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy still thinks about the 2018 TOUR Championship, but not for the reason you think. He was paired with his hero, Tiger Woods, in the final round of the tournament. And well, let’s just say, it didn’t go well for him. Woods had a three-shot lead, and McIlroy failed to live up to the challenge. He shot a 74, one of the worst scores that day, and finished six shots behind Woods.

McIlroy described the feeling when he was walking up the 18th fairway with Woods, surrounded by thousands of fans, as ‘hurting a little’. Well, we don’t blame McIlroy for feeling gutted about his performance, as the TOUR Championship is one of the most competitive tournaments out there. Although he was sad about his loss, he was happy for his fellow golfer.

Talking about the fans who came out to support Woods, McIlroy said, “We’re walking down and the Tiger chant started, right? They hadn’t broken the ropes at this point. But I said to him, ‘This reminds me of Jack in 1980 at Baltusrol.’ Like, ‘Jack is back, Jack is back.’ And he said something like, ‘Yeah, but I’m not wearing yellow pants,’ or something like that.”

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Boxing Rankings: Gervonta Davis’ Co-Trainer’s “Crazy” 135-Pound List Sparks Outrage Among Fans

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The lightweight division is brimming with up-and-coming talent as well as veterans. You have exciting fighters like Gervonta Davis. You have skilled technicians in Shakur Stevenson, a seasoned Olympian with an awkward style in Vasyl Lomachenko, and a hot prospect in Abdullah Mason. So, the question naturally arises in the fans’ heads. Who are the top 10 fighters in the division? Coach Kenny Ellis endeavored to draw a list, and it seems it didn’t sit well with the fans.

Ellis, 54, who has helped polish Davis along with coach Calvin Ford, into a knockout artist, turned to his social media and dropped the list. The list is full of surprises, to say the least. Well, you could anticipate one slot, ‘Tank’ occupying the top rank.

No surprise: Kenny Ellis puts Gervonta Davis #1

In the list, as soon as you go down the first spot, you start raising your eyebrows. Mason finds himself in the second position, ahead of the third-ranked Stevenson, who himself is placed higher than Lomachenko. Frank Martin, who dropped the last fight with Davis, at 30-0, is in fifth. Then the 2020 Olympic medalist, Andy Cruz, follows, and then comes Floyd Schofield at 7.

Keyshawn Davis, William Zepeda, and Curmel Moton round up the other three ranks. It seems Ellis has mixed up potential and youth with actual achievements in the ring. It eventually attracted the ire of fans, who didn’t shy away from blasting the list in the comments section.

Fans are up in arms against the rankings

A fan pointed out that Mason, at 15-0, right at number 2, and even higher than the interim WBC champion Zepeda, didn’t make sense. They wrote, “Mason that high and Zepeda that low is crazy.” Mason has yet to hold a world title while Zepeda has been the No. 1 contender in the lightweight division on all four sanctioning bodies list.

Pointing out the bias for Mason, a user believed he wanted to witness how the 20-year-old boxer would fare against the likes of more skilled veterans of the division in Stevenson and Lomachenko. They demanded, “If that’s the case, I wanna see Abdullah vs Loma or Shakur.” At 15-0, Mason has not been exposed to the competition the way Shakur or Loma have. Thus, the position does warrant some question.

Someone also questioned the credibility of Stevenson at #3. They announced, “I think Shakur is great but hasn’t proven himself to be better than Loma or Frank yet.” They contested the resume of the WBC champion, which is thinner when compared to Lomachenko. In addition, they also put Martin in the proven fighter’s category.

A comment slammed Davis for his choice of opponents and proposed that the Baltimore native always tended to pick someone smaller and with disadvantages. “Gervonta who has fought no one of his size and or without advantages is your number 1??? LMAO,” wrote the fan rhetorically.

Another fan argued the position of Schofield, who is only 21 years old and has a record of 17-0 but didn’t have a splendid amateur career. They also criticized Mason for being placed second. They declared, “This us stupid. Schofield better than Zepeda? I can’t take that seriously. And Mason is great but hasn’t proven close to enough to be above some of those other guys yet.”

Lastly, another user referenced Timothy Bradley‘s four-year-old statement when he took a jibe at Davis for fighting no-so-popular names. They commented, “A Joke Naming A Guy Who fights 8 rounders against cab drivers over a 3 divison champion makes ur whole list A Straight up joke !!!” They claimed that a three-division champion like Shakur Stevenson deserved to be placed higher than Tank.

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Mike Tyson, Jake Paul, and Other Potential Opponents for Floyd Mayweather’s Next Fight After John Gotti III Rematch Exhibition

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He still got it,” John Gotti III declared as he embraced Floyd Mayweather after their entertaining 8-round fight. The 50-0 fighter indeed displayed those skills and fleeting moments of excellence, which made him a household name in his heyday. His shoulder roll, quick head movement, and the visuals of him landing a combination and then pulling away from the opponent’s reach, all evoked a cheer from the crowd. If a full-packed Arena CDMX is any indication, ‘The Best Ever’ still holds sway over fans, and therefore, it won’t be long before he again steps into the boxing ring. But the question remains. Against whom?

Mayweather, at 47, still looks fresh in the ring and has now mastered the art of pushing his foe in an exhibition fight and riding on the wave of fans’ cheers, enthusiasm, and excitement. For sure, it could be a big event next time. What about the idea of ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ vs. ‘Pretty Boy,’ a clash between a man who only knows how to decimate and a fighter who knows how to stay elusive?

Mike Tyson vs. Floyd Mayweather: a clash of titans

A couple of ago, Mayweather hinted at the possibility of going blow-to-blow with Mike Tyson. Their different decades of activity and different weight classes hindered their hypothetical showdown when they were active. But now that exhibition matches are all the rage, it could be an opportunity to give fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. After all, it could be one of the biggest fights in boxing history.

It’s a matchup that will attract eyeballs. It’s the epitome of a brawler vs. technician contest, where fans will keep their eyes glued to the screens so as not to miss a single moment of action. Every power punch could be evaded with swift leg moments, and every feeble counter-punch could be met with a thunderous blow. Not to mention their huge fan bases.

It has everything that a boxing fan craves. But Tyson is closing in on 60 and despite his willingness to don boxing gloves, his health concerns remain. If that happens, Mayweather could try to lay his hands on one of the hottest properties in the combat sports world, Jake Paul.

Sweeping the Paul family: ingredient of a revenge match

Paul, 27, has stirred the boxing landscape ever since he made his pro debut. While there were initial doubts about his boxing prowess and his ability to sustain himself in the sweet science, he has converted his fights into big paychecks. A fight between the rising star in boxing and one of the modern greats of boxing could be a fight to look out for. What’s more, there is a history of bad blood between the two and an angle of revenge, as Logan Paul got plummeted when he fought the former four-division champion in 2021.

More than a bout for supremacy, their fight could turn out to be an affair where ‘Problem Child’ finally cements his place in the boxing world and where Mayweather could leave the arena with more balance in his bank account. It’s a win-win situation for the two. But there is skepticism about the younger of the Paul brothers accepting a fight with a boxer, which could make him look bad in the boxing ring. Moreover, there are other two names that the fans want to see in the ring against the Michigan native.

Allure of high-profile rematches: Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao

It has been 7 years since Conor McGregor, and Mayweather shattered boxing records. Both were at the peak of their marketability, and it helped them rack up hundreds of millions. Since then, there have been rumors of them sharing the ring again, mostly sparked by the Irish fighter’s zeal to make a fight while his UFC career is at a standstill. However, he remains a draw and one of the biggest names in combat sports, and the fans will flock to the arena to see whether ‘Notorious’ could avenge his TKO loss to Mayweather after these many years.

Alternatively, Mayweather could give fans another classic affair by agreeing to a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. ‘PacMan’ did announce at a Rizin event last year that the two were about to meet inside the squared circle somewhere in 2025. Millions streamed their fight back in 2015, and the fans still want to see how a healthy Pacquiao would fare against Mayweather. Interestingly, the Filipino is in talks to make a professional return this year. Then a rematch with Mayweather might not remain a dream.

 

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