Although he has been fighting exhibitions since retiring from boxing, undefeated boxer Floyd Mayweather has announced his return to the boxing ring after his exhibition bout with Mike Tyson in April.
On Sunday night, George and Oberlton took to the ring as the co-main event to Claressa Shield's eagerly anticipated rematch with Franchon Crews-Dezurn in Detroit....
JosephGeorge and Atif Oberlton were slotted as the co-main event on the Claressa Shields vs. Franchon Crews-Dezurn card. Oberlton won the opening round of the fight, but things would take on a different tone before the second round.
JosephGeorge is a professional American boxer who has served in the light heavyweight division and has gained a reputation as a tough and durable fighter on the local boxing scene.
Claressa Shields triumphant following defeat of Franchon Crews-Dezurn. Claressa Shields triumphant following defeat of Franchon Crews-Dezurn at Little CaesarsArena in Detroit on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. Light heavyweight boxer JosephGeorge Jr.
Detroit ― Before the main event, there was a scary event. In the penultimate bout of Sunday night's card at Little CaesarsArena, fighter Joe George Jr ... "Are you f------ serious?" one fan screamed. "He's not moving!" another yelled ... George is 13-2 ... ...
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Konyuncu was seen bleeding profusely from a wound on the side of his head, and the judges made the call to end the fight there, awarding victory to Gordon....