Carl Froch believes Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao 2 is “more exciting” than their first encounter, with the American hoping to avoid a “stain on his legacy”.

Their welterweight showdown in 2015 resulted in a clear unanimous decision victory for Mayweather, who largely controlled proceedings with his sharper movement and defensive nous.

It was later revealed, however, that Pacquiao had suffered a shoulder injury during his training camp, which only added to the frustration that their clash had arrived far too late.

Although it is statistically the most lucrative boxing event of all time, most believe the contest failed to live up to its billing as the ‘Fight of the Century’.

As for their rematch, which takes place at the Sphere, Las Vegas, on September 19, it is difficult to know exactly what to expect from the two Hall of Famers.

This is largely because Mayweather has not fought professionally since 2017, back when he secured a 10th-round stoppage victory over Conor McGregor.

Pacquiao, on the other hand, boxed to a draw against Mario Barrios, the then-WBC world welterweight champion, in July, proving that he is still capable of maintaining a considerable pace.

For that reason, Froch has said on his YouTube channel that Mayweather must be careful not to lose his unbeaten record – which currently stands at 50-0 (27 KOs) – or else he risks diluting his legacy.

“This fight’s probably a little bit more exciting than their first fight, because Mayweather’s still unbeaten – he still keeps himself active [in the gym] – but Manny Pacquiao has just gone 12 rounds and got a draw with Barrios.

“So Manny Pacquiao can obviously still fight a little bit. Mayweather has got to be careful because, if he gets beat, he’s lost that unbeaten record, and that would be a little stain on his legacy. He’s one of the all-time greats.”

While Mayweather is risking his legacy, to some extent, by putting his unbeaten record on the line, many believe he ultimately has enough left in the tank to defeat Pacquiao once again.

First Published: Mar 14 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Next week, another wave of NFL free agency will hit, but let’s take a moment to examine who went where for the Minnesota Vikings, a team with a tranquil philosophy, other than Kyer Murray, regarding adding newcomers.

A handful of ex-Vikings quickly came off the board as free agency moved into its next phase.

It’s the quietest Vikings free agency since 2020; here’s a look at who left for other ventures.

Minnesota’s Departures Are Starting to Fill Out around the League

No real surprises, aside from the punter, on the list.

Jonathan Allen, DT
Cincinnati Bengals

Allen inked a two-year, $26 million contract in Cincinnati, an advantageous development for Minnesota because Allen’s dead cap charge will become a financial wash for the Vikings next offseason.

After five days of free agency, the Bengals’ defensive tackle roster includes:

• B.J. Hill
• Jonathan Allen
• Kris Jenkins Jr.
• T.J. Slaton Jr.
• McKinnely Jackson
• Jordan Jefferson
• Howard Cross III

Despite this depth, the Bengals may still select another defensive tackle early in April’s draft, given the DT talent available.

Javon Hargrave, DT
Green Bay Packers

This man pulled the turncoat maneuver, signing in Green Bay and adding a veteran presence to Jonathan Gannon’s defense, hoping his experience and pass-rushing skills can offset the loss of Kenny Clark, who was traded to Dallas in the Micah Parsons deal.

According to Pro Football Focus — and the eye test — Hargrave is a slightly above-average interior defender. In 2025, he earned a 70.0 pass-rushing grade and a 57.3 run-defense grade, resulting in an overall score of 68.0, ranking him 35th among interior linemen. While his pass rush remains a strength, his run defense has been less consistent.

His raw statistics bear it out. In 16 games and 537 defensive snaps (53% of the time), Hargrave recorded 52 tackles, 3.5 sacks, 6 quarterback hits, 4 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and 31 pressures. That pressure total ranked him 34th among all defensive tackles.

Hargrave is expected to provide stability for Green Bay’s iDL, though his recent performance metrics suggest he is a middle-of-the-road NFL defensive tackle. And — there’s the inevitability that Minnesota will face him twice annually.

Jalen Nailor, WR
Las Vegas Raiders

Nailor secured $35 million over the next three years from Las Vegas, the city that raised him. He’s instantly the WR1 on the Raiders’ depth chart — believe it or not — which was probably an alluring factor. Nailor has never accrued more than 500 yards in a single season. That might change in Sin City.

Nailor will also catch passes from Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, who is expected to go off the draftboard first in April. Meanwhile, there’s a decent chance that Nailor gets an old friend at quarterback if the Raiders sign Kirk Cousins for bridge passer duty.

Regardless, Nailor got his bag.

Silver and Black Pride‘s Marcus Johnson on Nailor: “The former Michigan State receiver didn’t have a major role with the Vikings in Minnesota and has a chance to showcase his skill set with the Silver and Black. The Vikings lined him up inside and outside, which displays what his role will be with the Raiders.”

“This past season, he was in the slot 60% of the time, making a play that could move around all over the line of scrimmage. Nailor becomes a replacement for Jakobi Meyers, who was traded midseason in 2025. Nailor has upside that goes along with all the free agent signings this offseason. If he could reach his potential, he could add a hidden gem to Klint Kubiak’s offense.”

Ben Sims, TE
Miami Dolphins

Following the first three days of free agency and the acquisition of Ben Sims, the Dolphins’ tight end roster includes:

• Greg Dulcich
• Ben Sims
• Jalin Conyers
• Cole Turner
• Zack Kuntz

Darren Waller, the team’s primary tight end last season, is still a free agent. However, due to Miami’s offseason coaching and front office changes, his return appears improbable.

David Njoku is another free agent to monitor. While he has had a productive career, he hasn’t attracted much free-agent attention so far. A team seeking a tight end, like Miami, could be a possible destination.

Sims played in eight games for the 2025 Vikings, catching 3 passes for 30 yards when given the chance.

Ryan Wright, P
New Orleans Saints

Most fans thought Wright would return as the Vikings’ punter in 2026, and that’d be that.

But then he swerved, signing with the New Orleans Saints for $14 million over the next four years. Wright’s career has resembled an odyssey — fantastic in 2022 as a rookie, snakebitten by struggles in 2023 and 2024, and back to majestic form in 2025.

As a result, Minnesota will need a new punter, and all signs point to a rookie, either in the last round of the draft or shortly after, from undrafted free agency.

The Vikings also lost valuable continuity in the field goal process, as Wright was Will Reichard’s holder in 2024 and 2025. Just Minnesota has a good thing going — Reichard was the best kicker in the NFL last season — a bit of disruption arose.

Mike Tyson has named the only fighter he gives a chance at defeating Shakur Stevenson, branding him a “force of nature”.

There are, indeed, very few fighters that would be given even a puncher’s chance against Stevenson, who many regard as one of the finest pound-for-pound technicians in boxing.

In 25 professional outings, the 28-year-old seems to have barely broken a sweat, often controlling the action behind a commanding lead hand.

This was perhaps most expertly displayed during his last fight, against Teofimo Lopez, when Stevenson became a four-division world champion after dropping just one round.

His unanimous decision victory in January has therefore led many to question whether he will ever be beaten, especially as he seems head and shoulders above the competition between lightweight and 140lbs.

One man who Tyson believes has the potential to defeat Stevenson, however, is Gervonta Davis, who was stripped of his world championship status at 135lbs earlier this year.

This was partly due to the American’s inactivity but also because of his arrest warrant, which was issued on charges of battery, false imprisonment and attempted kidnapping.

Instead of removing him from the lightweight picture, though, the WBA decided to make ‘Tank’ its ‘champion in recess’, affording him the opportunity to eventually reclaim his belt.

In any event, Tyson has told Fight Hub TV that, before Davis’ career was thrown into disrepute, he was convinced that the prolific knockout artist would have come closest to defeating Stevenson.

“He’s a great fighter. I don’t know if he’s as serious as he used to be but, when he was serious, he was a hell of a fighter that nobody came close [to beating].

“He’s the only one I gave a chance against Shakur. Tank is just a force of nature – you’ve just got to give him the credit. He’s the f**king man.”

Regardless of the controversy attached to Davis’ career, a showdown between him and Stevenson would certainly be welcomed by the boxing fraternity.

Jasprit Bumrah and Usman Tariq (AP Photos)

NEW DELHI: Pakistan selector Aaqib Javed on Saturday sparked debate after making a surprising comparison between Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq. His remarks came after India’s strong campaign in the T20 World Cup, where Bumrah played a key role in the team’s success.Bumrah was one of the standout players of the tournament, finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets alongside Varun Chakravarthy.

His best performance came in the final against New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad, where he produced a brilliant spell of 4/15 in four overs. The performance helped India secure a dominant 96-run victory and defend their title, earning Bumrah the Player of the Match award.Explaining his comparison, Javed said Bumrah’s bowling style is rare because of his unusual action and the difficulty batters face in settling against him. “In today’s era, across this entire World Cup, there is only one bowler like that – Bumrah. Because he is different. He is not a normal bowler. Even his action is unusual. When he comes in to bowl, I always say he is like the Usman Tariq of fast bowlers,” he told reporters.He further explained that Bumrah’s pace and unique rhythm make him extremely hard to face. “He bowls so quickly and in such a unique manner that a batter never really finds any flow or rhythm against him. He simply doesn’t allow it,” he added.Javed also argued that bowlers with the aura of past greats are becoming rare in modern cricket. “Other than him, tell me one more bowler in this entire World Cup – from any team – whom you can look at and feel satisfied that he carries the reflection of a Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, or anyone like that. You won’t find one anymore,” he further noted.

Antonelli’s new record – he is 19 years and 212 days old – beat the previous held by Sebastian Vettel, who was 21 years and 72 days old when he took pole at the 2008 Italian Grand Prix.

Antonelli said he was “very happy” but accepted that he might well not have taken pole had Russell had a problem-free qualifying.

He said: “George had an issue, so probably could have been a different story but happy to be on pole for the first time.”

Russell described his second place as “damage limitation” after a litany of problems through qualifying.

The championship leader said: “It was a crazy session. Front wing broke at the end of Q2. The team weren’t sure it had broken but I was sure it had. Then got stranded on track and just made it back out in time. It was more a case of just getting a lap done.

“P2 is better than I was expecting when I started the lap with no battery and tyre temperature. Really happy to be here because I could have been down in 10th.”

In the first session, Leclerc became the first driver to beat Russell in a competitive session this year with a time just under 0.1secs quicker than the Briton.

Then in the second session, Russell ended up third fastest behind Antonelli and Leclerc after he suffered a broken front wing flap.

Heading out for the final session with a new wing, Russell’s car stopped on track on his out lap as the gearbox refused to change gear.

Antonelli drove past his team-mate as he set the fastest time on his first flying lap, 0.3secs quicker than Leclerc.

After frantic work in the garage, Mercedes managed to fix Russell’s car by applying a series of default procedures such as switching the car off and on again and swapping out the steering wheel.

He got just out in time to set a lap but his rushed preparation meant the car was not in its optimum condition as he went for a time.

However, Antonelli had his own problems on his final run – he suffered the same front wing problem has Russell had done in Q2.

Hamilton, who tussled with Russell for the lead in the opening laps of the sprint race earlier on Saturday, was 0.351secs off pole and said he had hopes of challenging the Mercedes again in the grand prix.

“It was a really tough qualifying,” Hamilton said. “A bit harder with the wind. It is so gusty today. So challenging.

“Really happy and grateful to be up here with these guys. Engineers did some great work over the break and managed to get a little closer to these guys.

“It’s still going to be a challenge but I am sure we’re going to have some fun. Learned a lot in the sprint race and our goal is to break the gap to these guys somehow.”

The McLarens were just over 0.1secs behind the Ferraris and Norris said: “We’re happy we’re close to them, gives us a good shot at tomorrow.”

But Verstappen was downcast to be nearly a second off the pace in the Red Bull.

“We change a lot on the car, and it makes zero difference,” the four-time world champion said.

“The whole weekend we’ve been off. The car is completely undriveable. I cannot even put a bit of a reference in. Every lap is like survival.”

Barcelona have lost to Real Madrid in the race to sign one of Spain’s most promising young talents.

The player in question is teenage defender Victory Okorie, who has been attracting strong interest from across Europe.

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According to journalist Matteo Moretto in MARCA, the young player has decided to join Real Madrid despite interest from Barcelona and several other European sides.

Okorie currently plays in the youth system of Deportivo Alaves, where he has built a strong reputation as one of the most exciting young defenders in the academy.

His performances at the youth level have drawn attention from clubs such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, and Atletico Madrid, all of whom were monitoring his progress closely.

However, Real Madrid moved to secure the player’s future.

Who is Victory Okorie?

The 16-year-old left-back has signed with the Spanish giants and will officially join the club’s academy, La Fabrica, at the end of the current season.

Andrade is set to compete in a major match at AEW Revolution. However, the Jacksonville-based promotion has changed his name just a few days before the show. He is now back to using his old name that he had before he went back to WWE in 2024.

The Former United States Champion used to be have “Cien Almas” in his name during his first run in WWE. However, when he went to All Elite Wrestling he dropped it and started using “El Idolo” with his name instead. Ever since he returned to AEW back in January, he had only been using his first name.

However, AEW recently posted a graphic for Andrade’s upcoming match with Mascara Dorada on this week’s Collision. In the graphic, the promotion brought back the El Idolo name for the Mexican superstar.

“The night before facing @BandidoWrestler at #AEWRevolution, the Idol will clash with one of the most spectacular wrestlers from @CMLL OFICIAL, Golden Mask! Andrade vs Dorada TOMORROW!”

It will be interesting to see if this is a one time thing or the company will keep using this name for the former NXT Champion.

Andrade will face Bandido at AEW Revolution

After Brody King challenged Swerve Strickland to a match at Revolution, his tag team partner Bandido was also looking for a fight. The Most Wanted star’s challenge was accepted by none other than Don Callis Family’s newest member and the former NXT Champion.

In a backstage segment on Dynamite few weeks ago, the two stars had a backstage interaction. Bandido told his opponent about how he grew up watching him. The former NXT Champion belittled his opponent by calling him a fan and tried to assert his dominance.

It will be exciting to see who will leave Los Angeles with the victory. El Idolo has been booked very strongly ever since his AEW return and fans are wondering if his dominance will continue at the event.