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Shakur Stevenson expressed shock at what he saw in that whooping after seeing the leaked sparring footage of Gervonta Davis smashing Devin Haney on social media.

Shakur(21-0, 10KOs) a 26-year old boxer from the United States, shared on social media his response to the footage that had been leaked showing Devin Haney(31-0, 15KOs) being beaten by Gervonta Davis(29-0, 27KOs) during battle. Following one of his worst games of the season against Edwin De Los Santos in November, Tank took Stevenson’s remark as a challenge and promptly sent the New Jersey native a terrifying message.

Team Davis: "Tank Can Fight Stevenson Or Haney In 2023; The Time Is Now!" -  3Kings Boxing WorldWide®

After watching the leaked footage of Tank Davis working over Haney during a 2017 sparring session, the undefeated WBC lightweight champion Shakur appeared shocked and said he had never received such a severe punishment in training. Tank said in response to his tweet that he would “know what’s up, too,” implying that in the event of a fight, he would receive the same treatment.

There is a new star of British tennis. Well, not that new. Just an old star finally starting to shine.

It seems rather inappropriate to be calling Katie Boulter old at 27, but it is now six years since she first won a round at Wimbledon and alerted the Great British public to her obvious talents.

Victory in San Diego on Sunday night over Marta Kostyuk bagged Boulter her first 500-level title – only 1000 events and grand slams are bigger – and moved her up to No 27 in the world, a career-high.

Emma Raducanu 'changed everything' as Katie Boulter reflects on teen's  impact | Tennis | Sport | Express.co.uk

She will have a few days off now before heading to Indian Wells, the first half of the American “Sunshine Double” with Miami, where she will be the leading British hope on the women’s side.

Only 12 months ago, that was a burden shouldered by Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion still trying to get anywhere near those heights again.

“I don’t think just being tough on her or critical on her like any other player [is wrong],” her agent Max Eisenbud told former world No 1 Andy Roddick’s podcast this week.

Following their swift retreat in Hawaii, legendary gymnast Simone Biles and her husband Jonathan Owens recently enjoyed their date night. Biles and Owens enjoyed the night during the NFL off-season.

The couple exchanged their wedding vows on April 22, 2023, after getting engaged in February 2022. Soon after their marriage, in May 2023, the NFL player signed a deal with the Green Bay Packers as their strong safety and had to move to Wisconsin.

Since then, the couple has been navigating a long-distance relationship and they frequently try to take time out of their busy schedule to be together. Recently, they were seen relishing their date night in Texas at a place that appeared to be a carnival.

Gymnastics star Simone Biles and NFL player Jonathan Owens are married |  CTV News

Biles shared a series of photos with fans on her Instagram story. She initially shared a mirror selfie, where she was seen donning a brown jacket and denim shorts. She paired her outfit with high brown cowboy boots.

Owens was seen wearing an Amiri shirt. He paired it with black boots, jeans, and a cowboy hat. The couple was seen enjoying a series of games, including “Shoot the Hoops” and Cup game. The Packers’ strong safety was seen savoring a large burrito.

While there were several significant storylines heading into the LIV Golf Jeddah event in Saudi Arabia, none were bigger than Anthony Kim, who made his highly anticipated return to professional golf after a 12-year absence.

But the three-time PGA Tour winner’s return was anything but triumphant as Kim finished in last place, a full 33 shots back of winner Joaquin Niemann, who took his second victory in three starts on the Saudi-backed series this season and has already racked up more than $8 million in prize money.

Phil Mickelson Delivers 7-Word Verdict on Anthony Kim's Comeback Ahead of  LIV Golf Jeddah - EssentiallySportsAnd that doesn’t include Niemann’s four top-five finishes in four starts between the DP World Tour and the Asian Tour, including his win at the Australian Open, which helped him earn an invitation to The Masters.

But what somewhat got lost between the negative aspects of Kim’s return and Niemann’s ongoing dominance to start the 2024 season was the play of Phil Mickelson, whose performance in Jeddah marked his best individual finish in LIV Golf since defecting from the PGA Tour two years ago.

The Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami Open is attracting former Grand Slam champions with wildcards in a bid to enrich the star power of the tournaments, highlighting the allure of legendary players in boosting ticket sales.

The strategy of allocating wildcards to iconic players reflects the efforts to enhance the appeal and competitiveness of major tennis events.

  • Venus Williams, 43, secures wildcards for both Indian Wells and Miami Open.All will go to waste"; "Distributed to 3 pensioners" - Venus Williams, Emma  Raducanu and Caroline Wozniacki earning Miami Open wild cards annoys fansAmerican players like Amanda Anisimova, McCartney Kessler, and Ashlyn Krueger also receive Indian Wells wildcards.
  • Indian Wells and Miami Open, prestigious events in the United States, are set to feature a star-studded lineup with both defending champions and former Grand Slam winners vying for titles.
  • The draws for Indian Wells will be unveiled on March 4, with matches commencing on March 6, while the Miami Open’s main draw kicks off on March 20.

Celebrity tennis fan Lindsey Vonn is back in the eye of the storm … of the GOAT debate.

You might remember how the Olympic champion skier ignited a social media firestorm for herself with fans of Novak Djokovic last month when she dubbed Roger Federer, a longtime friend, with the moniker of “the greatest of all-time.” But on Sunday, Vonn took to X to assuage any fears that Djokovic’s fans might still have over any supposed disrespect of the Serbian’s career achievements, posting a selfie with the current world No. 1 alongside glowing praise.

Lindsey Vonn dares to step back into the tennis GOAT debate after Novak  Djokovic backlash

“Hanging with the [goat emoji], and yes, I do believe he is the goat,” Vonn wrote.

“Contrary to Twitter beliefs, I think there can be more than one. But @DjokerNole holds the records and I have nothing but respect for what he’s achieved… and he skis!”

The event will start at 4pm, Friday March 8 on Sky Sports Box Office (Sky channel 491) and Sky Sports Box Office HD (Sky channel 492).

The event is priced at £19.95 for Sky customers in the UK, €24.95 for Sky customers in the Republic of Ireland up until midnight on Thursday March 7.

Thereafter £19.95/€24.95 across all “self-service” bookings (remote control/online) or £24.95 / €29.95 if booked via the phone (either IVR or agent) but note an additional £2 booking fee if via an agent will apply.

I've heard he doesn't have a chin' – Francis Ngannou questions Anthony  Joshua's punch resistance with KO talk | talkSPORT

The event price will revert back to £19.95 / €24.95 (ROI) from midnight Friday March 8.

Two repeat showings (full duration) will be shown at 6am and 4pm on Saturday March 9.

Boxing’s landscape could be witnessing a monumental shift this June, as Gervonta Davis and David Benavidez are rumored to share a spotlight in a Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) doubleheader, exclusively on Amazon Prime PPV. With the strategic placement of these two powerhouse names on one card, PBC aims to lock in a knockout success.

In what is shaping up to be an electrifying night of boxing, Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis (29-0, 27 KOs) is slated to defend his WBA ‘regular’ lightweight title against the undefeated Frank Martin (18-0, 12 KOs). Adding to the thrill, David Benavidez (28-0, 24 KOs) prepares to battle for the WBC interim light heavyweight title against Oleksandr Gvozyk (20-1, 16 KOs). This revelation, hinted at by boxing insider Ray Jackson on social media, has yet to be officially confirmed, leaving fans and analysts eagerly waiting for an official announcement.

Un rival oculto para Gervonta y Benavidez el 25/11 con Andrade Vea las  dudas aclaradas

The success of this potential doubleheader hinges not only on the star power of Davis and Benavidez but also on the event’s pricing strategy. With insiders suggesting a reasonable price point in the $60 range, PBC aims to make this event accessible without diluting its value.

Tyson Fury foresees a knockout whenever he fights Oleksandr Usyk. He envisions the Ukrainian champion lying on the canvas, seven rounds into the fight. Can it turn into a reality? The British champion surely thinks so

The Gyspsy King’ will battle it out against Usyk with all the heavyweight straps on the line. While their electrifying showdown is derailed for May in Saudi Arabia, the anticipation of the bout is reaching a zenith. Amid the speculations and doubts about Fury’s fading boxing prowess, the latter is confident of pulling another win, and that too, splendidly. What prompted him to make such a claim?

Tyson Fury tells Oleksandr Usyk to forget about rematch clause - before  Ukrainian hits back at rival's 'stupid games' | Boxing News | Sky Sports

Fury, 35, sat down with Charlie Parsons and had a candid response when asked about his prediction for the upcoming fight. Not only did Usyk have a little experience at heavyweight, but he also hadn’t impressed Fury with his outings to the square circle. Fury said, “He’s only had two or three fights at heavyweight. And to be honest, I haven’t been that impressed with him.”

He [Oleksandr Usyk] does what he’s got to do; he has got his wins, been paid. He gets the job done, and he goes home. So that’s what it is about,” Fury continued.

Venus Williams, Caroline Wozniacki and Emma Raducanu have been awarded wildcard picks for the upcoming Miami Open next month. Whilst this guarantees further interest in an already huge tournament, some fans aren’t happy with the organiser’s decision.

“Interesting turn from giving it away to promising juniors over the years, now distributed to 3 pensioners,” one user said on X. “All will go to waste. Maybe Woz [Caroline Wozniacki] can sneak a win or two but seriously give it to some young girls,” stated another.

Venus Williams, Emma Raducanu, and Kei Nishikori make wildcard entry into  the Miami Open with Caroline Wozniacki! – FirstSportz

43-year-old Williams has not played competitively since the US Open, where she suffered a first round defeat to qualifier Greet Minnen. Wozniacki made a return to tennis in August having retired in 2020, while Raducanu has failed to recapture the form that saw her win the US Open on debut. The Brit was the only one of the three to play in last year’s event, losing her first match to Canadian Bianca Andreescu 6-3 3-6 6-2.