Rumor Mill

In boxing, there are always those matchups fans crave—fights that just make sense—but they either fall through because of bad luck or promoters playing games, leaving us waiting years for a deal that should have happened yesterday.

Let’s stick to the actual rumors we can back up with links, specifically the ones looking likely to happen sooner rather than later.

For instance, everyone is talking about Ruiz-Wilder again. It would be fascinating to see a classic clash between a swarmer and a slugger, especially seeing how they both handle their comeback arcs after those recent losses...

https://talksport.com/sport/boxing/8...a-boxing-news/

It would be a blast if this fight actually gets booked. Looking at the photos, Ruiz looks fit, and I honestly think he’d give Wilder a run for his money. He can't just sit there and try to maintain distance like Joshua does. Besides, that lunatic can catch you with anything at any moment. I'm calling it 60-40 in favor of Ruiz.☕

I agree that this fight needs to happen. It would finally answer whether Ruiz is truly hungry again or if Wilder has completely lost his edge. Unfortunately, boxing isn't like the UFC; it’s often plagued by politics, dodging tough opponents, and endless calculations.

Aside from the Fury-Joshua matchup, this might actually be the most intriguing heavyweight fight on the horizon. I’d love to see them step into the ring.
Plus, there’s that obvious connection to the Fury-Joshua situation that makes this even more interesting. Both guys have gone two rounds with the current champs—they both looked incredible in the first bout, only to struggle in the rematch. It feels like we're seeing some UFC-style matchmaking here (and I'm talking about both fights, not just Wilder and Ruiz).

Looks like we’re getting nowhere with Fury and Joshua again. Fury’s basically chugging sixteen pints of beer a day—he’ll probably pack on another 150 pounds by next week, and who even has the patience to wait for him to lean out? Honestly, the only fight worth watching is that new title match (I can't remember the name—the one between heavyweight and light heavyweight)... Joshua and Fury are way too big for that, plus they already have their own belts. The only guy who actually makes sense for that is Wilder. He just needs to find someone to step up. That Mexican fighter is too small... the only dude attractive enough for TV and heavy enough to match Wilder is old-school Iron Tyson. Let's go.
It doesn't even matter who wins—Wilder already said he would've smoked AJ in his prime anyway—so he might as well give him a quick lesson to bring him back down to earth.☕

bon, you're barking up the wrong tree with this new weight class talk; Wilder isn't going anywhere, he's staying in the heavyweight division. You’d be better off analyzing how his fight with that fat guy is actually looking.

As for Fury, he's just trolling the media at this point. It feels like a calculated move to crank up the pressure and force the contract signing, maybe because he's secretly losing his mind after being out of the ring for over a year. Word on the street is his camp is still bickering over how to split the purse. Things probably run smooth enough over at Hearn's camp, but with Warren, it's always a mess of red tape and negotiations. That said, Hearn claims they've made massive strides and we should see a deal finalized within the next few days.

Look, brisktrucker51, the whole point of moving from general discussions to specialized threads is to actually stick to the topic at hand.
The opening post clearly states we should focus on rumors backed by links and fights that might actually happen soon.
Ruiz-Wilder is a fight people are already talking about, and I even provided a link for it.
As for Wilder-Tyson, that isn't even a rumor yet, let alone imminent—we have zero actual material to back that up.
I don't know how you managed to hijack this thread just to drag Tyson, Wilder, and the bridge weight class into the mix again.
Feel free to start a new thread about a potential matchup between them, or just head over to the Tyson/Boxing Fan Zone. But within these specific threads, try to stay on track. Otherwise, you're just posting off-topic noise and cluttering things up.
No warning here, I'm just asking you to get the point.🙂

I’ve been looking into this potential Wilder-Ruiz matchup too, and honestly, both guys have everything to lose here. If either one of them takes an L, their careers are basically going to hit a massive wall. For Wilder, we're talking about his chin—and when he starts getting reckless with his head, that's when things get dangerous. Personally? I think it might be smarter if the big guy just calls it quits now before things get ugly.

They both share the same manager, so if they actually want this fight, it’s an easy deal to strike. Though I doubt the motivation is there—one has clearly lost his mind, and the other is too busy chasing the high life.

The fight is definitely going to happen. I mean, what else are those two going to do with their time? Once you factor in Fury and AJ, they’re basically the biggest names left in the HW division. Both of them want that massive payday and a legitimate shot at the title again—this matchup is clearly the most logical path for both sides. They can't just sit around waiting for these other two fights to wrap up, can they? If they stall, some other contender could easily jump the line after a big win. Even Usyk is just sitting there, waiting for his opening.

AJ and Tyson Fury have already hashed out the details on how they’re splitting the purse. I’m calling it now—we are definitely seeing this fight happen this summer: https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/3/1...ua-boxing-news

Terence Crawford - Errol Spence Jr. would be my absolute dream fight in the welterweight division, but I guess getting it to happen is going to be a massive headache since Terence Crawford is with Top Rank and Errol Spence Jr. is aligned with Al Haymon.

Stevenson is eyeing a fight with Bad Left Hook https://www.badlefthook.com/2021/3/1...Newsweek Both camps are making noise, so we'll just have to wait and see how this all unfolds.

Noah Roberts46 said:The fight is definitely going to happen, because what else are they gonna do? After Tyson Fury and AJ, they’re basically the biggest names left in the HBO heavyweight division. They both want that massive payday and a shot at a title, so this matchup is the smartest move for both sides. You really think they're just gonna sit around waiting for these other two fights to wrap up? Someone else could easily jump the line with a big win in the meantime, and Usyk is out there waiting for his turn too.

Out of all the fighters out there, why specifically those two? Honestly, I like both of them, so this leaves me without a favorite. First, AJ was basically holding the heavyweight division hostage, and then Fury joined in on the fun... If you already signed a rematch contract, why not just honor it??? Because someone caught a whiff of even bigger money, and let's face it, being aligned with AJ means access to titles that come with insane paychecks... And that new title is from the WBC, I think. They already handed out titles for that Mike Tyson vs. Jon Jones showdown, so when they start creating a whole new category—one that fits the weight class of guys like Mike Tyson and Deontay Wilder, who was also a WBC champion—it tells you everything you need to know. It's pretty obvious. The promoters and their fighters are just looking for ways to squeeze out more cash since that's how they make a living. The WBC is still playing games with their roster; they've got the heavy hitters like Deontay Wilder, Mike Tyson, and Tyson Fury. Even Evander Holyfield might show up because that new weight class suits him perfectly at around 218 lbs... As long as it doesn't turn into a retirement home for old-timers. But hey, who cares? As long as people are fighting. Sometimes those veteran fighters give you more heart and excitement than the young kids ever could... The main thing is just seeing more boxing. Who cares about the "glory" anyway? The groundwork is already laid—just a few minor tweaks and we're good to go.☕

Robert Fox78 said:....Holyfield is coming...

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Robert Fox78, if you pick up a Bosch toaster with a one-year warranty, and then you try to claim something under that warranty after a year and three months, would you say Bosch is dodging their responsibility if they turn you down?

Holyfield is making a comeback? That's sick. He could easily be the champ of a new 50+ division.

Robert Fox78 said:anyone with half a brain

...it'll be obvious enough after asking them to stay on topic a few times.

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Let's stick to the topic of SF.

This isn't just some rumor anymore; it's officially set for May 1st.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/56464595

I honestly think Taylor-Ramirez for undisputed control in the super welterweight division is the biggest fight currently on the horizon. Maybe I'd put Canelo - Saunders right up there in second place.