Jarrell Miller is set for a speedy return to the ring after his unforgettable moment in January that caught the attention of people around the world.

It was just over a month ago when Miller clashed with Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden in New York, but the bout isn’t exactly remembered for the action inside the ring.

Instead, a hairpiece that Miller was wearing became loose, leading him to remove it and throw it into the crowd. Despite the adversity, ‘Big Baby’ managed to earn a split decision win, later claiming the hairpiece was needed after his hair was damaged by bleach.

Despite the initial embarrassment, the notable moment arguably worked in Miller’s favour, as it saw him gain a vast amount of publicity, which is certainly a good thing ahead of his next outing.

That will reportedly come in April, after Boxing Scene revealed that he is set for a battle against unbeaten contender Lenier Pero at the Fontainebleau in Las Vegas on April 25.

Pero has won all 13 of his professional fights, eight of those coming by knockout. He was last in action in November, claiming a unanimous decision win over former cruiserweight world title challenger Jordan Thompson.

The winner of the bout could find themselves on the cusp of world title contention, with Oleksandr Usyk currently holding the WBC, WBA and IBF belts, while Fabio Wardley is the WBO champion.

Miller was pencilled in to face Wardley in Ipswich last June before withdrawing through injury, so that could be a match-up that is revisited in the future.

The godfather of the NFL draft has linked the Carolina Panthers to a relatively fresh name following their active adventure through free agency.

In his latest 2026 mock draft, ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. connects the Panthers with University of Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren at the 19th overall pick. Kiper writes the following of the 2025 second-team All-American, who has risen up the boards of late:

McNeil-Warren deserves to be here; he has the speed and instincts to make plays, accumulating 10 forced fumbles and five interceptions over his four seasons at Toledo. Carolina focused on defense this month, signing edge rusher Jaelan Phillips and linebacker Devin Lloyd to sizable contracts. It also brought back safety Nick Scott alongside Tre’von Moehrig, but McNeil-Warren could make a big impact in the secondary and give the team some options. The Panthers allowed 6.5 yards per dropback last season (22nd in the NFL).

As Kiper notes, Carolina did bring back safety Nick Scott—who posted a career-high 111 tackles over 17 starts this past season. They’re also rostering soon-to-be second-year safety Lathan Ransom, one of the team’s two fourth-round picks from 2025.

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McNeil-Warren, however, could provide a big-play element to the group—which combined for just three interceptions last year. The 22-year-old—in addition to the takeaways—posted 5.5 tackles for a loss, five passes defensed and an interception return for a touchdown in his final campaign for the Rockets.

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Talented colt Sixties shone brightly with a powerful win, allowing Waller to claim his ninth edition of the leading three-year-old race, differing from his first eight all-female winners that kicked off with superstar Winx during 2015.

Waller’s list includes Foxplay (2017), Unforgotten (2018), Verry Elleegant (2019), Funstar (2020), Hungry Heart (2021), Zougotcha (2023) and Lazzura (2025).

Sixties, sent off at $1.65 odds-on, was forced to burn energy initially to cross from an outside draw and track the leader externally, where champion James McDonald orchestrated matters prior to the colt’s three-quarters length defeat of fast-closing Federalist ($41) and Cellarmaster ($26) half a length behind in third.

In a span of merely 35 minutes after Sixties crossed the line, Waller and McDonald added the Group 1 Coolmore Classic courtesy of Lazzura.

This feat underscores Waller’s phenomenal history in the Phar Lap Stakes, since each of those eight fillies advanced to Group 1 victories.

Sixties aims to emulate them as Waller’s ninth Phar Lap Stakes winner at Group 1 when tackling the $4 million Doncaster Mile (1600m) at Royal Randwick on April 4.

Allocated only 49kg for the Doncaster, Sixties avoids any re-handicap stemming from his Phar Lap Stakes score.

Waller disclosed that Rachel King is retained to steer Sixties in the Doncaster Mile.

From a recent near-miss third placing in the Group 1 Australian Guineas, the colt validated his superiority via a compelling Phar Lap Stakes run.

“Things didn’t really work out in the Australian Guineas, like today, he’s had bad draws and it just makes it harder,” Waller said.

I think his best win was when we rode him quiet. But today, being a short priced favourite, we’ve got three weeks into the Doncaster I thought ‘oh well we’ll try you up again on the speed.’

“But ideally in the Doncaster we’ll ride him more conservatively. He’s got to go to a new level in the Doncaster but he’s very well weighted.”

James McDonald, riding to a record sixth Phar Lap Stakes win and fifth with Waller, was effusive about Sixties afterwards.

“He would be a lot better off being a bit further back in the run,” Waller said.

“But obviously he’s a classy horse, he’s just come on leaps and bounds from each run he’s had and he’s a gorgeous colt to boot.

When ridden a bit quieter you’d really see a lethal performance. Obviously it was a bit tradesman-like today but there’s room to improve.”

With 49kg, McDonald expects Sixties to figure prominently in the Doncaster Mile.

“If he’s ridden three or four pairs back in a Doncaster on nice ground he would come out and run extremely well,” McDonald said.

“Ideally, I think his best trip is six furlongs to 1400m and he’s just getting that mile on ability at the moment.

“But he travelled really comfortably today, he’s just so honest, you can’t teach that. He’s got a heart of a lion.”

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One former world champion, who faced both Terence Crawford and fellow star Manny Pacquiao, has had his say on which legend he believes to be superior.

Crawford became the first fighter since Henry Armstrong to become a three-division undisputed champion when he overcame super-middleweight icon Canelo Alvarez in his final professional fight in September, simultaneously becoming a five-division world champion.

Meanwhile, Filipino hero Pacquiao remains as boxing’s singular eight-division world champion and has been a lineal flyweight, featherweight, super-featherweight and super-lightweight ruler during his career.

Speaking to Ring Magazine, Australian fighter Jeff Horn, who famously defeated Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight crown in 2017 but lost it to Crawford the year after, favoured the versatility of the American over the skills of ‘PacMan.’

“Crawford just had all the answers to everything I had. His counters were really good, he was fast, his footwork was good, he was able to measure that distance.

“I feel Pacquiao is a very come forward fighter, if he can’t go forward, Pacquiao doesn’t really have as many answers when he can’t really do that. Crawford can do it all. I’m going on pure boxing ability and overall, I guess Terence has the answers to all different of types of fighters.”

Pacquiao will likely be permitted to come forward when he rematches Floyd Mayweather at the Sphere in Las Vegas in September, in what is expected to be one of the biggest events of the year, as he seeks to avenge his most frustrating defeat from back in 2015.

Overcoming “self-doubts”, Meenakshi Goyat shocked Antim Panghal to book her place in the Indian women’s team for the next month’s Asian Championships, handing the two-time World Championship medallist a rare defeat at home. Having lost to Antim three times in the trials before, Meenakshi put up a display of solid defence, eking out an impressive ‘win by fall’ after leading 6-2 against the Asian Games bronze medalLIST, who has literally owned the 53kg weight category since the departure of iconic Vinesh Phogat.

Meenakshi often had Antim in a headlock position, never allowing her to play to her strength — aggressive and attacking game.

Antim went for a double leg attack in the beginning but Meenakshi denied her fancy rival and even created a position from where she pushed for a ‘pin’.

Meenakshi executed a takedown to go on board while Antim retaliated with a point. The 21-year-old then attempted single leg attacks but Meenakshi stayed solid in her defence. With a push-out point Antim made it 2-2.

In the second period, Meenakshi effected consecutive takedown moves to go up 6-2. With nine seconds to go, Meenakshi managed to push Antim on the mat with a solid grip and succeeded in pinning the three-time Asian Championship medallist.

In utter disbelief, Antim did not get up, staying on the mat on her back. Meenakshi, who could not stop smiling, came and offered a hand to her superior rival.

The 25-year-old Meenakshi, who is a two-time national champion, trains in Sonepat under former national coach Kuldeep Malik. She has competed in 50kg a number of times but is now settled in 53kg.

“It’s really fun winning the trials. I am enjoying the moment,” Meenakshi said, aware of her achievement.

“I could play my game today. I would lose to big names in the past despite being well-prepared but this time I didn’t let it slip. I always had these doubts in mind about my own capabilities but I have overcome that mental block. She (Antim) also made mistakes and I cashed in on,” said Meenakshi, the daughter of a farmer from Jind.

The chirpy wrestler said how she spent the night before with positive affirmations.

“I did not want to waste this chance. Till midnight I was imagining that I have won and won by technical superiority. I was telling myself that I have already won and I am going to Asian Championships,” said Meenakshi, who has trained under a number of coaches in her career.

“My family also supported and kept telling me that I have nothing to lose and all to gain. I have practised my moves so many times that by muscle memory my defence stayed strong, I did not give her my leg. Every time she attacked my leg went back, away from her reach,” she said, explaining the strategy and preparation.

Kuldeep’s son Ajay, who also trains Meenakshi said, “We were confident from the beginning. We had been planning for long.

Before the stunning defeat, Antim had won both her bouts by technical superiority — against Riya and Juli — without conceding a single point and in quick time.

Meenakshi had also won both her bouts by technical superiority — against Gouri and Anjli, without losing a point.

The Asian Championships are slated to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from April 6 to 11.

The Suplex Throw

Also putting up an impressive show was Neelam who claimed her spot in the Indian team in the 50kg weight class.

Neelam’s suplex throw which she effected against Shivani during her 7-3 win was easily the ‘move of the day’. Neelam got a grip of Shivani’s waist, arched backward, lifted her and landed on her back.

Neelam outclassed Priyanshi in the final, winning by technical superiority.

In other categories there were no surprises with Sir Chhotu Ram Akhada’s Mansi Ahlawat (62kg), and Manisha Bhanwala (57kg) emerging winners after winning against the rivals from the same centre in Rohtak that runs under Mandeep Singh.

Since the formidable Manisha Bhanwala has now moved down to 57kg from 62kg, not many wrestlers entered the weight class. It featured only three competitors.

Hanshika (55kg), Neha Sangwan (59kg), Monika (65kg), Mansi Lather (68kg), Harshita (72kg) and Kajal (76kg) were the other winners.

Men’s squad: Ankush (57kg), Aman Sehrawat (61kg), Sujeet Kalkal (65kg), Abhimanyu (70kg) Jaideep (74kg), Sandeep Mann (79kg), Mukul Dahiya (86kg), Puneet Kumar (92kg), Vicky (97kg), and Dinesh (125kg). 

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Harry Maguire has been thriving under Michael Carrick but is yet to sign a new Manchester United contract with his current deal set to expire in June

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro hopes Harry Maguire will sign a new contract at the club. The rest of the Old Trafford dressing room shares this view, according to reports.

Since completing his £80million move from Leicester City in 2019, centre-half Maguire has been a mainstay within the United first team, scoring crucial goals and even enjoying a spell as captain.

The 33-year-old has played for seven different managers, both interim and permanent, during his tenure and has thus far flourished under the stewardship of Michael Carrick. However, he has entered the final three months of his contract and there are no concrete updates regarding a renewal.

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Some reports suggest a two-year deal in which Maguire would take a pay cut is in the works and Yoro, who’s partnered him in defence for the last four matches, has spoken out about the Englishman possibly extending his stay at the club.

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After the 3-1 victory against Aston Villa on Sunday, in which Maguire played every minute, Yoro said: “Having Harry in the team is good for us. I hope he’s going to extend his contract and he can stay with us. With all the experiences he has, he spoke to me a lot on the pitch and gave a lot of tips. That is helping me a lot.

“Even before the game, during the week, we speak a lot about the opponent. Sometimes he speaks before the game, or at halftime about positioning as well. Playing with him is really good for me.”

In February reports emerged suggesting that the majority of Yoro’s team-mates would also like to see Maguire remain at the club. A source told The Sun: “The players think it would be madness if he was not offered a new deal.

“Harry has endured plenty of ups and downs at United but has come through all that and is playing really well. He’s very well-respected in the dressing room. He is passing on a lot of knowledge to some of the younger players like Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro. Everyone likes him and respects him and the majority of the players want the club to give him a deal.”

Carrick, who has orchestrated seven wins from his first nine matches in charge this year, was asked about Maguire a few weeks ago and perhaps dropped a hint about a contract renewal.

He said: “Harry’s an impressive character. He’s had a great career so far. Hopefully there’s a lot more to come. The journey and the experiences that he’s had, certainly since he’s been here and with England as well, showed exactly what he is.

“I think we all know the player that he is and what he’s capable of doing. Experience helps. His attributes help, and his character. His willingness to put himself out there. He’s really impressive at his age and he’s been really important for us.”

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Iran‘s football federation is “negotiating” with FIFA to relocate the country’s first-round matches at the World Cup to Mexico from the United States, citing the conflict in the Middle East, Iran’s embassy in Mexico said Monday.

Iran’s participation at this summer’s finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico has been thrown into doubt since the US and Israel launched a massive offensive against the Islamic Republic. Iran responded with waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel and American targets across the Middle East, with Gulf allies hosting US military bases also coming under fire.

“When (US President Donald) Trump has explicitly stated that he cannot ensure the security of the Iranian national team, we will certainly not travel to America,” Iranian football chief Mehdi Taj said in remarks posted on the embassy’s X account.

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“We are currently negotiating with FIFA to hold Iran’s matches in the World Cup in Mexico.”

Iran are scheduled to face New Zealand and Belgium in Los Angeles, followed by Egypt in Seattle.

The team’s base camp for the tournament is currently slated to be located in Tucson, Arizona.

Abolfazl Pasandideh, Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, on Monday denounced “the US government’s lack of cooperation regarding visa issuance and the provision of logistical support” for the Iranian delegation ahead of the World Cup, in a statement published on the embassy’s website.

He added that he had also “suggested to FIFA that Iran’s matches be moved from the United States to Mexico”.

FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment from AFP.

Trump triggered uproar last week after stating that while Iran’s football team would be “welcome” in the United States, they should not travel to the tournament “for their own life and safety”.

Trump’s comments came after FIFA president Gianni Infantino had given assurances that Trump had promised him that the Iranian team would be welcome.

Iran hit back at Trump’s comments saying “no one can exclude Iran’s national team from the World Cup”.

(FRANCE 24 with AFP)