ThunderDome 52 Results From Metro City Nightclub, Perth, Australia

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Press Release: November 26, 2025 By Lewis Moss - Last night, (Friday, November 28th) DragonFire Promotions returned to the Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.

 

The main event saw Lewis Clarke defeat Bilal Seidu to put himself in pole position for a shot at the State Cruiserweight Title.

 

The undercard saw Sherwyn Watkins claim championship gold, along with other exciting prospects.

 

Bilal Seidu vs Lewis Clarke II

In the main event of the evening, Lewis Clarke defeated Bilal Seidu in their highly anticipated rematch to win the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Championship.

 

Back in August, the two fought for the first time in what was said to be a Cruiserweight title eliminator. 

 

Despite many believing Seidu had done enough to get the victory, it was Clarke who walked away with the controversial split decision.

 

Both men started off the fight on the front foot, eager to pick up the statement victory.

 

In the second round, Seidu landed a massive right hand that drew a loud reaction from the crowd. Seidu pushed for the finish, but Clarke managed to weather the storm.

 

Seidu kept up his momentum throughout the third and fourth rounds, backing Clarke onto the ropes and unloading flurries as he pressed the action.

 

Clarke rallied back and started the final round on the front foot. However, Seidu eventually pushed Clarke back into another exchange on the ropes.

 

The two men continued to trade shots before the final bell sounded.

 

Despite the crowd’s chants for Bilal Seidu, it was Lewis Clarke who was awarded another controversial split decision victory.

 

The win for Clarke sets him up for a fight with current champion Billy Quinncroft next year. A win would make the Aussie a two-division WA State titleholder, further cementing his rise through the ranks.

 

Binny Folan vs Sherwyn Watkins

In the Co Main Event, Sherwyn Watkins defeated Binny Folan to win the WA NITRO Super Middleweight Championship. 

 

The fight started at a fast pace with the two men trading in the pocket.

 

Late in the second round, the momentum shifted in Watkins’ favour after he rocked Folan with a series of heavy shots, before unloading a flurry that forced the referee to issue a standing count.

 

Watkins continued his onslaught for the rest of the fight by constantly backing Folan against the ropes.

 

The fifth round saw both men bite down and trade once again. Watkins looked close to finishing the job, but Folan showed tremendous heart, battling back despite taking significant punishment.

 

When the final bell sounded, it was Watkins who was given the clear unanimous decision and the WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title.

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson

Holly McMath and Sarah Higginson fought to a split draw in their bout for the ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title.

 

The two women fought each other at the RAC Arena earlier in the year, with the fight being cut short after an accidental head clash rendered Higginson unable to continue. 

 

This time fans finally got the competitive matchup they were hoping for, but once again there was no decisive winner.

 

The fight started off with Higginson trying to get on the inside, but McMath utilized her range well by keeping her opponent at the end of her jab.

 

Higginson found more success in the second and third rounds by upping the pressure and landing the cleaner shots. McMath began to regain momentum in the fourth and fifth as she settled back into her rhythm.

 

Higginson increased the tempo in the sixth round by connecting with multiple flush shots on her opponent to finish strong.

 

When the final bell sounded, many in attendance were unsure of who won the fight. The judges felt the same, ultimately scoring the bout a split draw to leave both fighters dissatisfied.

 

With inconclusive endings to both of their fights, a third bout between these two women seems inevitable.

 

Joel Lewis vs Sonny Manakane 

Joel Lewis picked up his fourth stoppage victory in a row, as he knocked out Sonny Manakane in brutal fashion.

The win for Lewis marks his second under new trainer Angelo Hyder, as he continues his journey up the boxing ranks.

 

Manakane came out aggressively, pushing forward from the opening bell. 

 

The Aussie stayed composed and stayed light on his feet while looking for counter-punching opportunities.

 

In the final seconds of the first round, Lewis connected with a hard right cross that sent Manakane to the canvas.

 

The Indonesian answered the count, but was met with one last flurry from Lewis that put him to the floor again, prompting the referee to stop the fight.

Sam Rennie vs Rivo Rengkung 

After winning his first fight overseas, Sam Rennie returned to Perth and comfortably outclassed Rivo Rengkung

 

The fight opened at a measured pace, with Rennie setting the tone early by picking Rengkung apart behind sharp jabs and well-placed body shots. 

 

Rengkung made several attempts to close the distance, but Rennie’s range control and footwork kept him a step ahead throughout.

 

Early into the third round, Rennie connected with a huge shot to the body that brought his opponent down to one knee. The Englishman tried to press for the finish, but Rengkung survived.

 

Rennie remained in control of the fight in the fourth and fifth rounds, resulting in a standing count in the final round.

 

When the final bell sounded, the Englishman walked away with the unanimous decision win.

 

The victory for Rennie marks his fifth victory of the year and with this momentum behind him, he is looking to make even more noise in 2026.

Owen Corrigan vs Liang Wang II

 

Owen Corrigan kept his undefeated record intact after defeating Liang Wang for the second time.

 

Corrigan set the tone early, applying pressure from the opening bell. Wang fired back, but the Irishman answered with sharp jabs and well-timed hooks to the body.

 

Momentum briefly shifted in the third round when Wang backed Corrigan onto the ropes and landed a series of heavy shots. Corrigan regrouped quickly, as he stunned Wang with a big cross in the fourth round that forced him backwards.

 

In the fifth round, Corrigan managed to land another right cross, but Wang continued to retaliate with shots of his own.

Despite Wang giving the Irishman some problems, Corrigan kept his composure and picked his moments throughout the bout.

While the fight remained competitive, Corrigan’s cleaner work and control was enough to secure a deserved unanimous decision win.

Full Fight Card Results

Lewis Clarke DEFEATED Bilal Seidu by Split Decision

Interim WA State Cruiserweight Title

Sherwyn Watkins DEFEATED Binny Folan by Unanimous Decision

WA NITRO Super Middleweight Title

Owen Corrigan DEFEATED Liang Wang by Unanimous Decision

Holly McMath vs Sarah Higginson ended in a Split Draw

ANBF Australasian Flyweight Title (vacant)

Michael Bazley DEFEATED Damien Johnson by Fourth Round KO

Alan Pond Cup 2025

Sam Rennie DEFEATED Rivo Rengkung by Unanimous Decision 

Tanaka Saburi DEFEATED Joel Hogan by Unanimous Decision

Joel Lewis DEFEATED Sonny Manakane by First Round KO

Jaidyn Chin DEFEATED Rigor Angeles by Fourth Round TKO

Gareth Hilton DEFEATED Faturochman by First Round TKO

Youseff Radwan vs Joel Pinici ended in a Split Draw (Exhibition Fight)

Tyrone Lacey DEFEATED Mitchell Arnold by Majority Decision

Sherwyn Watkins Jr DEFEATED Harigan Sutton by Unanimous Decision (Exhibition Fight)

Harrison Kruenert DEFEATED Gerrie Camama by Unanimous Decision (Exhibition Fight)

 

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Belated Ring IV Thoughts

The fourth event held under the Ring Magazine banner titled Ring IV, which was held at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 22nd was promoted as a night of champions. It is indeed true that the event featured four world championship fights that produced a variety that just about every type of Boxing fan is bound to have an opinion on. The most dominant performance of the evening in the view of this observer was the one put forth by WBC/WBO Jr. Bantamweight world champion Jesse Rodriguez, who defended his title against WBA number one contender and former IBF Jr. Bantamweight world champion Fernando Martinez.

After an opening round where Martinez seemed to narrowly get the better of the action and was able to land some hard punches particularly with his right hand, Rodriguez simply went to work. From the second round on, the champion put forth what can only be described as a “Masterclass" in displaying a full arsenal of Boxing skills. A display of lateral movement, defense, counter punching, and hand speed that Rodriguez frankly made his opponent, a world-class top contender and former world champion look outclassed to the point where what was going on in the ring looked more like a sparring session where a world champion was preparing for a fight rather than a defense ot a unified world championship. Although as high a compliment to Rodriguez skillset and standing in the sport as one of the top fighters currently active in Boxing, the one-sided combat may not have been appreciated for the dominant performance that it was. Perhaps a reason for that is it had the unenviable task of following a fight that will be discussed at the conclusion of this column that frankly stole the show and from an entertainment standpoint seemed to exhaust the crowd in attendance during the overnight hours in Saudi Arabia.

Nevertheless, Rodriguez’ performance was as good an illustration as any why so many, including yours truly regard him as the top fighter in the 115lb. Jr. Bantamweight division. Just as it appeared as though the champion was content to box his way to a wide unanimous decision victory, Rodriguez unleashed a brutal left hook to the jaw that sent Martinez down on his back for the ten count on the canvas in the tenth round. The fight was over. For the champion, his sixteenth knockout in twenty three professional fights also signaled the eighth successful title defense for Rodriguez. Simply put, it was as close to a flawless performance as one could draw up. If there is one criticism one might have it could be that Rodriguez waited a little longer than perhaps he should have to end the fight as it became apparent after six rounds that the contest had been decided and Fernando Martinez, though very “Game” was simply outclassed by a fighter that will likely be a Hall of Famer when all is said and done. 

Perhaps one of the most anticipated fights on the card took place in the 147lb. Welterweight division as undefeated WBO world champion Brian Norman Jr. defended his title against unbeaten former two-division world champion Devin Haney. An encounter that seemed rooted in legitimate bad blood between the fighters and their fathers, who were the respective trainers for their respective offspring. By now, most Boxing fans are familiar with the recent history of Devin Haney, a fighter who is one of the best currently in the entire sport, but one who recently suffered what was thought to be the first loss of his career, only to have his record restored due to his opponent Ryan Garcia testing positive for a banned substance. In his one outing since that controversy, prior to this fight earlier this year in Times Square in New York City, Haney did rebound and resumed his undefeated ways by scoring a twelve round unanimous decision over Juan Carlos Ramirez, but failed in terms of producing the type of crowd pleasing performance that fueled demand for a fight like this. Despite that fact, on this night Haney produced a career best performance.

After an uneventful opening round where neither fighter did much, to the surprise of many, Haney responded in the second round dropping the champion with a short, but crisp left hook, right hand combination to the jaw. Although Norman was able to get up from the knockdown, it was from that point in the fight that Haney seized full control of the combat, showcasing hand speed, lateral movement, and showing a willingness to stand in the pocket rather than solely relying on his legs to evade Norman. By doing this, Haney consistently beat Norman to the punch, seemed to stun him periodically, and simply got the better of most of the exchanges on the way to winning a convincing twelve round unanimous decision and with the victory, successfully becoming a world champion in a third weight division. A dominant performance that should also be viewed as a redemption of sorts for Haney after what he went through against Garcia, though he cannot and should not be blamed for the circumstances that followed that fight, which led to the restoration of his undefeated record. Whether Haney has a goal of eventually meeting Garcia again remains to be seen.

The official main event of Ring IV was a World Light-Heavyweight championship bout that saw undefeated two-division world champion David Benavidez defend his WBC crown against longtime top contender Anthony Yarde, who was making his third attempt at a world title. While frankly this had all the appearance of a fight designed to be a showcase for Benavidez, there were periods throughout this fight that were competitive. This was primarily due to Yarde attempting to limit the champion's ability to throw his punches in volume. David Benavidez has always had exceptionally quick hands for a fighter that stands 6’2 and has competed as a 168lb. Super-Middleweight and now as a 175lb. Light-Heavyweight and it is one aspect of his offense that truly makes him dangerous and a fighter fitting of his nickname “The Monster” because often, opponents are not used to facing and thus are unprepared for a fighter with such attributes in addition to the constant pressure Benavidez applies.

This was really no different in terms of the champion's approach, but what was a wrinkle to that attack at least for a period of time was Yarde attempted to punch with Benavidez rather than being strictly on defense and for a time did have some success in at least limiting Benavidez from being unable to unleash rapid fire bursts of combinations. Yarde was also able to periodically counter the champion. As has often happened in his fights, however, Benavidez was able to gradually increase his pace as the bout progressed and the challenger, though very “Game” found himself in a similar predicament as many previous Benavidez opponents, gradually succumbing to the pressure as the volume of punches increased and ultimately being dropped and stopped in the seventh round. 

What was a bit of a surprise came after the fight when Benavidez revealed his intention to move up in weight to challenge current WBO Cruiserweight world champion Gilberto Ramirez, possibly during Cinco De Mayo weekend in 2026. Obviously, if that fight does indeed happen, it would be one of the biggest bouts that could be made as the two have sizable fan followings and are similar in style. It also will shine a light on the Cruiserweight division that has seemingly always struggled for consistent exposure and marquee attractions that generate significant interest.

While David Benavidez had the honor of headlining this card as the official main event,  it would be a battle for the vacant WBO World Lightweight championship that would steal the show and frankly albeit unexpectedly became a Fight of the Year candidate. This observer is referring to the battle between undefeated top contenders Abdullah Mason and Sam Noakes.

Despite this being the third fight on the card where two unbeaten fighters were pitted against each other, it was expected by many that this would serve as a coronation of sorts for Mason in making a transition from highly touted prospect, turned contender, to a world champion. This perception was rooted in the fact that Mason is promoted by the Hall of Famer Bob Arum's Top Rank Inc., who until this past July had a long-term broadcast deal with United States sports cable, now streaming network ESPN, and thus from the very start of Mason's professional career, he was one of the fighters in Top Rank's stable that was able to benefit from such exposure. 

While not necessarily being given a similar platform at least until his promoter the Hall of Famer Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions signed a global broadcast deal with digital subscription sports streaming network DAZN, which finally enabled the UK-based Warren to have a steady broadcast platform here in the United States as well as globally, Noakes did bring a similar record into the fight as Mason in addition to being a former British, Commonwealth, and European Lightweight champion. It did not take long for Noakes to show that this would not be a mere showcase for Mason.

From the opening bell Noakes forced the fight on Mason, forcing the combat to be fought in close. Despite suffering a deep gash in three as a result of an accidental clash of heads, Noakes consistent aggression and forcing a fight on the inside seemed to carry the ebb and flow for a significant portion of this fight. 

Although this would be a different type of fight than had been the norm for him up to this point in his career, which had been highlighted by hand speed and dominant performances, this fight would serve as not only a test for Mason, but also one where he showed a willingness to fight fire with fire as he was more than willing to stand and trade with Noakes. Despite being forced to fight in a manner he had not been before, Mason responded to the test. Whenever Noakes would land something significant, particularly to the body, Mason would often respond almost immediately and this was also what would happen when the roles were reversed with Mason landing first and Noakes responding as quickly as he could.

This resulted in several rounds being closely fought, but where yours truly felt that Noakes seemed to be edging many of the rounds as I had him up five rounds to two through round seven. Despite the view of this observer, which was based largely on the fact that Noakes forced the fight to be fought on his terms, I did sense that it was likely a closer contest than a 5-2 score would give an impression through seven rounds. As I have often said over the many years I have covered the sport of Boxing, when it comes to close fights, it will often come down to what a judge prefers in their own criteria based on the criteria in which Boxing is scored, clean punching, effective aggressiveness, ring generalship, and defense. What often also plays a role in the aforementioned criteria is one's perception. In this case, speaking only for myself, the perception I had was this was a close fight round by round, but after seven of the scheduled twelve rounds, I felt Noakes was doing enough to edge many of those rounds, based not only on aggression, but how he often brought the fight to Mason.

As the second half of this fight progressed, however, the pace understandably slowed, but the contest also began to narrow in my view with Mason taking control and landing hard body shots, which had Noakes hurt periodically, which was a bit of a reversal as earlier in the fight when he focused his own attack to Mason’s body, Noakes seemed to get the better of the action. As it was during those exchanges where Noakes seemed to have an advantage and had Mason hurt periodically, with the roles reversed, Noakes was able to respond as Mason did and the two fighters ultimately ended up splitting the final rounds on my scorecard resulting in an even score of six rounds to six or 114-114 in points. 

After a tooth and nail battle that also seemed to exhaust the crowd in attendance in the overnight hours in Saudi Arabia, it would be Mason who would emerge victorious via a twelve round unanimous decision with one judge having him up nine rounds to three or 117-111 in points while the other two remaining judges having scores that appeared more accurate based on the action that occurred of seven rounds to five or 115-113 in points. Although I felt the fight was a draw, I can easily see a seven rounds to five margin in favor of either fighter. Simply put, it was that kind of fight and though Mason won it unanimously, it was close and competitive from start to finish. 

Close and competitive to the degree that my immediate reaction that I shared on X (Formerly Twitter) along with my analysis of not only this fight, but of the entire card as I observed it in real time was “Rematch in 2026…” Not only did it prove to be a sleeper candidate for Fight of the Year honors, but it was the fight of the late night on this card to such a degree that not only did every fight that followed it have a tough act to follow, but it seemed to take the energy of the crowd along with it. While the latter element could be attributable to the fact that this card was held in the overnight hours in Saudi Arabia, which meant an early or late afternoon start time depending on where you live here in the United States, it is a fight definitely deserving of an encore and the promoters attached to this event as well as the broadcaster of it DAZN are likely smart enough to recognize that and so too should the WBO, whose World Lightweight title was on the line and is now subsequently held by Mason. 

With one more card under the Ring Magazine banner to be held in Riyadh remaining for this year, which will be on December 27th while most of the world is observing the Christmas/end of year holidays, it is obviously too soon to think rematch by present day standards and both Mason and Noakes will likely need some time to recuperate from an exhausting battle they fought. It would seem logical, however, that a rematch would likely be a shoe-in for a future Ring Magazine card presumably either Ring VI or Ring VII depending on when those events are scheduled and how quickly the two fighters want to meet again. It would also seem logical that a rematch deserves to be a main event of such a card. The fight that would have led to a potential rematch did steal the show after all.

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Happy Thanksgiving 2025

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Joel Lewis Talks Boxing Evolution Ahead Of Thunderdome 52 Bout This Friday In Perth, Australia

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Press Release: November 26, 2025 By Lewis Moss - This Friday, November 28th Dragon Fire Boxing Promotions returns to the Metro City Night Club for their final event of the year.

 

In the main event, Bilal Seidu and Lewis Clarke clash in a highly anticipated rematch for the Interim WA State Cruiserweight Championship.

 

Earlier in the card, “Lethal” Joel Lewis looks to extend his impressive winning streak when he fights Sonny Manakane, who is stepping in on short notice in place of the injured Yong Shuai Liuan.

 

Two weeks ago, it was announced that Lewis had signed a new long-term managerial deal with Dragon Fire Boxing, stating that he was excited to continue his development under the promotion.

 

“I'm excited for what the future beholds” Lewis said. “We've got a great team at Dragon Fire and that's what will take me to the top.

 

“The management and everything that I've got at Dragon Fire is going to be a real big factor towards my future and my boxing career.

 

“I know [DragonFire] will look after me in 2026 and I'm sure it'll be a massive year for me now that I’m entering my prime. 

 

“I'll be getting a lot more wins under my belt and hopefully I'll be getting a lot more titles as well.”

 

Ever since debuting in 2023, Joel Lewis has solidified himself as one of the best fighters in WA, accumulating a record of 7-1 and a resume of highlight-reel finishes.

 

In June 2024, Lewis suffered his first defeat when he travelled to Bangkok to fight Mardi Sarbaz. The former State champion credits this moment as a massive learning experience in terms of his approach to the sport.

 

“[The Sarbaz fight] was a massive learning curve for me” Lewis told, “it was a good experience because it really changed the way I looked at my career.

 

“I was on a winning streak at that point, it just made me realise that I was still human and I still had a lot to work on.

 

“I just went back to the drawing board, got my boxing skills up and came back a lot stronger. In my recent fights, I've got some good stoppage wins, that first loss really switched me on.”

 

Since his first defeat, Joel Lewis has been on a tear in the regional scene. Currently riding a three-fight knockout streak, the Aussie’s most impressive performance came in his most recent fight against Fano Kori, as he dominated the veteran in every round before knocking him out in the dying seconds of the fight.

 

“I knew it was going to be a hard fight. Fano [Kori] is not an easy opponent.” Lewis said. 

 

“He's got a lot of experience, a lot more than I had going into the fight. So I knew it was going to be a tough job, but I just stayed true to what I knew.”

 

The win over Kori was Lewis’ first fight since relocating to New South Wales to train under Angelo Hyder. Hyder is a highly respected figure in Australian boxing, having trained multiple world champions such as Danny Green and the Moloney Brothers.

 

Lewis credits Hyder with the improvements that he has made in the ring.

 

“[Training with Hyder] has been amazing, my boxing has come a long way,” Lewis revealed.

 

“My camp is what made the difference against Kori, I felt I was ready for that fight. I have a lot of power in my hands and my boxing has come a long way.

 

“I was just a good fighter, but [Hyder] has really turned me into a great boxer and that's what I'm going to show again come Friday night.” 

 

Standing in Lewis’ way this time is Sonny Manakane, an international opponent who is stepping in on short notice to replace Yong Shuai Liuan whose injury forced him out of his scheduled fight with the Aussie.

 

“I've watched a little bit of his fights” Lewis told. “I think he'll come forward quite a bit and that will work well with my boxing style, because I like to draw my opponents into my big shots.”

With an exciting fight style and an aggressive demeanour, any fight that involves “Lethal” Joel Lewis is guaranteed to be a must see bout.

 

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Ring IV Post Feature And Schedule Updates

We would like to let our readers know that a column discussing the recent Ring IV card which was held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is currently in the works and will be released here on the website on Friday, November 28th. Following this we will resume our regular schedule before pausing for the Christmas holidays beginning on December 22nd, which will conclude our 2025 schedule. 

While we are between rounds, any material that is sent in from promoters, networks and other entities in the sport of Boxing will be made available for readers as normal as it comes in. We will also update readers during the month of December as to what will be covered during the remaining schedule for 2025 as well as what will be covered on delay in conjunction with Beau Denison’s annual “Boxing Wishlist", which will kick off our 2026 schedule during the month of January. Stay tuned.

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Joshua-Paul Press Conference Quotes

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Press Release: November 22, 2025 By Most Valuable Promotions and Netflix - MIAMI, FL – November 21, 2025  –  Today at Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, MVP’s international superstar and WBA #14-ranked cruiserweight Jake “El Gallo de Dorado” Paul (12-1, 7 KOs) and Matchroom’s two-time unified WBO, WBA, and IBF heavyweight world champion, Olympic gold medalist and knockout machine Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-4, 25 KOs) met face to face ahead of their upcoming fight. Most Valuable Promotions’ (MVP) Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day will be a sanctioned, professional heavyweight bout contested over 8, three-minute rounds with 10oz gloves. The fight is set to take place on Friday, December 19, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, and will stream live globally, only on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members. 

MVP and Netflix today announced the greatest MMA fighter of all time and Brazilian legend Anderson “The Spider” Silva (3-2, 2 KOs boxing, 34-11, 22 KOs MMA) makes his return to combat sports to face American MMA champion and combat sports icon Tyron Woodley (0-2 boxing, 19-7-1, 7 KOs MMA) will also join the main card of Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day. In the co-main event of Jake vs. Joshua: Judgment Day, MVP’s undisputed super featherweight world champion Alycia “The Bomb” Baumgardner (16-1, 7 KOs) will make a unified WBA, WBO, and IBF world title defense at 130lbs against Canada’s #2 IBF, #3 WBO and WBA contender Leila Beaudoin (13-1, 2 KOs). Baumgardner vs. Beaudoin will be contested over 12 three-minute rounds, equal to the men’s championship standard. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. 

For more information, follow on X via @MostVPromotions and @Netflix, on Instagram via @MostValuablePromotions and @Netflix, or on Netflix’s Tudum.

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JAKE PAUL QUOTES

On why he’s fighting Anthony Joshua: I like to challenge myself. I like to take on the biggest, the best. I said anyone, anytime, any place - I truly mean that. No one ever thought that this would be possible, that we would be here when I first started boxing, and no one thinks I'm going to win. So join the list and be ready to be shocked.

On dealing with critics and the idea he’s in a lose-lose situation: I've never been knocked down or knocked out, even in sparring, but I'm in a sport where that happens. This is not a one-sided fight as people think. And I have power, I have the ability to put people to sleep. That's why I took this challenge - and I know it's crazy and all of that, but I'm excited. I'm genuinely excited. My team's excited and everyone believes in me, and that's all that matters.

On what makes him confident he can beat Joshua: He's one of the best heavyweights ever, but I believe that fighting a smaller man is oftentimes harder as a heavyweight because of the speed difference and because of the foot speed, because of the angles, because of the head being off of the center. And so all of that power is great, and he's knocked people out. I just have to avoid that one shot for eight rounds, and I believe that I can do that. So when I'm bouncing around the ring, jabbing, weaving, and doing all of these things, I know I can pick him apart and score points and make this a very, very big contest. People say, “Oh, I respect Jake Paul for getting in there.” No, respect me because I'm about to win.

On who has more pressure going into the fight: Anthony. Yeah, 1000%. This is something that's going to weigh on him, right? Because of what you said. I'm going in there, I can fight free. If he starts getting touched up and losing rounds, I think the cookie will crumble.

On the significance of fighting Joshua in just his 14th pro fight: We've been pushing boundaries, and that's what I'm really here is to be a beacon for kids out there to take inspiration from. That's one of the biggest things and goals I have in my life, is to show people what the power of self-belief, manifestation, hard work, discipline, and where it can take you, and to take risks…..I'm here to inspire kids and do things differently, and be a disruptor.

On his official prediction for the fight: Official prediction: I think a fourth or fifth round knockout by me. Damn. There it is.

ANTHONY JOSHUA QUOTES

On how the Jake Paul fight came together and his reaction to it: It's great. I think it's massive. It's colossal. It's making big news. We're bringing marketability together with ability. Those two worlds collide. You've got Jake Paul versus Anthony Joshua, and we're here in Miami. We're bringing Europe, Africa, Asia, and Nigeria, the whole world together to watch this show on Netflix; it's going to be phenomenal. And that's how we ended up here. Basically, two guys that just want to put on a good show.

On critics saying this fight could stain his legacy: I just focus on people that believe in me, that are supporting me, and that's it, if I'm honest. So I ain't got nothing to say to those people because they don't even come into my psyche.

On what he sees when he looks at Jake Paul: Talent focus, good team - nothing negative. He's here to do his job. I could sit up here and try and address all the things that Jake doesn't do good, but I'm fighting the Jake that's going to do everything good on December 19th. So let me focus on that. He's a good person, does his thing, great team around him, puts in the work, and that's why he's sitting here now. Anyone out there in the world that works harder than the next person deserves to be a frontrunner, and he's a frontrunner in the boxing game right now.

On changing trainers for this fight: I won't be trained by Ben Davidson. I said that London's a bit distracting for me, so I was invited to train with Team Usyk. We've been doing some good training out in Spain, and I think he's [Oleksander Usyk] one of the best in the world. And it's not all down to him; it's also down to his team that surrounds him. So I linked up with them and [I’m] getting insight into how someone who's achieved so much. It's been phenomenal, man. It's been a great experience, and it's very challenging.

On how seriously he’s taking Jake Paul: He's been professional now, what, four years? Five, I do believe, right? Five years. So after three years, I was the underdog and no one believed in me - I came up fighting the best in the world. You can't underestimate anyone.

On what he’ll bring to the fight: I'm going to bring him to another school of boxing that I don't think he's been exposed to yet. So there's a few tricks I have up my sleeve to show Jake on December 19th.

About MVP

MVP was founded by Jake Paul and Nakisa Bidarian in 2021. With the mission to provide more creative control to fighters, MVP works to identify, grow, and maximize return for its own events and talent partners. One year into its inception, MVP was nominated as one of the prestigious Sports Breakthroughs of the Year in 2022 by Sports Business Journal. MVP has produced Jake Paul’s last seven global pay-per-view events, including the recent Paul vs. Chavez Jr. match. The promotion company also signed one of the most decorated Hispanic athletes of all time, Amanda Serrano, in its first year. Serrano and MVP made history in April of 2022 when Serrano went head-to-head with Katie Taylor, marking the first female fight to headline at Madison Square Garden, earning a nomination for Event of The Year by Sports Business Journal. MVP made history again in November 2024 with Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson and Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 2, the first-ever live professional sports event on Netflix. MVP’s Paul vs. Tyson streamed live globally on Netflix and shattered records, becoming the most-streamed sporting event ever with 108 million live viewers globally. MVP followed that up by Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano 3 in July 2024 the first all-women’s boxing card to be featured on Netflix.  Co-founder Nakisa Bidarian was an executive producer of Paul vs. Tyson and the historic Triller Presents Mike Tyson v. Roy Jones Jr., which was the 8th most bought pay-per-view event in history.

About Netflix 

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films, live events and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause, and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time. 

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Gloves Off: Pitbull-Roach Now Streaming On Prime Video

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Press Release: November 22, 2025 By Prime Video - NEW YORK—November 21, 2025—Today, Prime Video announced Gloves Off: Pitbull vs Roach, the latest installment of its compelling, all-access docuseries. Debuting Saturday, November 22 on Prime Video, this edition explores the journey of two warriors whose willingness to accept major challenges have earned them worldwide respect in The Fight Game. Former 140-pound champion Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and reigning WBA Super Featherweight World Champion Lamont Roach go toe-to-toe for the Interim WBC Super Lightweight Title on Saturday, December 6, headlining a PBC Pay-Per-View event on Prime Video from Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX.

 

As the 2025 boxing season enters its final month, this fight is pivotal for both men. Mexico City native "Pitbull" Cruz (28-3-1, 18 KOs) became world champion in March 2024, claiming the WBA Super Lightweight title. Recently, Cruz rebounded from a loss to Jose Valenzuela by defeating countryman Angel Fierro before earning a unanimous decision over Omar Salcido in July.

Washington D.C.'s Roach (25-1-2, 10 KOs) captured his WBA Super Featherweight World Championship in November 2023 by dethroning Hector Luis Garcia. He defended his belt in June 2024, dominating previously unbeaten Feargal McCrory for an eighth-round TKO. Earlier this year, he moved up in weight to challenge undefeated WBA Lightweight World Champion Gervonta "Tank" Davis, earning a controversial majority draw in New York City.

Narrated by Barry Pepper, the series takes fans beyond the ring, blending footage of fighters' lives, families, and training, as excitement builds for this prime-time showcase in a city with a long history of hosting memorable prizefights.

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