Topic: #boxing

439 articles tagged "boxing"

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Makhmudov beats Takam to move closer to world title shot

Heavyweight contender Arslanbek Makhmudov has moved another step closer to a potential world title shot with a convincing unanimous decision victory over Carlos Takam in Montreal. The 33-year-old, nicknamed 'Lion',

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Sonny Bill Williams to face Mark Hunt in boxing ring

Sonny Bill Williams and Mark Hunt are set to meet in the boxing ring. This will be Williams 10th professional bout as he is currently boasting a 9-0 record with four wins by stoppage. Hunt is looking for redem

Alipate Narawa 1 min read
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Joshua responds to Fury

Anthony Joshua has responded to Tyson Fury's challenge by saying he would be "ready in December". WBC heavyweight champion Fury has offered Joshua the chance to fight for his belt before the end of this year.

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Heavyweight boxing star Earnie Shavers dies, aged 78

The former world heavyweight title challenger Earnie Shavers, has died aged at the age of 78. He was widely regarded as the greatest single-punch hitter in one of the blue riband division's most celebrated eras.

Zodelle Bhan 1 min read
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Usyk calls out Fury

Oleksandr Usyk has thrown down a challenge to Britain's Tyson Fury to come out of retirement and fight him for the undisputed world heavyweight boxing title. The Ukrainian made clear he was only interested in figh

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Usyk retains titles on split decision

Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk has retained his IBF, WBO, WBA (Super) and Ring magazine heavyweight titles after beating former champion Anthony Joshua on split points decision. The first judge had it 115-113 to Joshua,

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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I am ready for 12 rounds – Joshua

Two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has insisted there was nothing to glean from the final staredown against Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua says he is ready. /+AUDIO-1690904021630072d95526061f0e97.mp3+A

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Joshua heavier than champion Usyk

Britain's Anthony Joshua weighed in 10.4kg heavier than heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk for tomorrow's heavyweight world title rematch in Saudi Arabia. Usyk weighed in at 100.5kg while Joshua weighed in at 110.

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Joshua will not retire if he loses - Eddie Hearn

Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not retire if he loses to World Heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk this Sunday. Hearn also admitted the former heavyweight champion may not get

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Deontay Wilder takes On Robert Helenius On FOX PPV

Deontay Wilder will be battling the dangerous puncher Robert Helenius on October 15th in his comeback fight in a WBC heavyweight title eliminator on FOX Sports pay-per-view at the Barclays Centre in Brooklyn, New York.

Krishneel Nair 1 min read
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Oleksandr Usyk looks massive before Anthony Joshua fight

Oleksandr Usyk looks to be in fierce shape ahead of his fight against Anthony Joshua. The 35-year-old Ukrainian fighter has been sharing footage online of his training before the fight this weekend. Joshua wi

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Anthony Joshua ready to face Usyk in Saudi Arabia

More than two and a half years after avenging his first career defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr, British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua faces another major challenge against Ukraine’s champion Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk won th

Zodelle Bhan 1 min read