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McGregor 'accepts' date to fight Dustin Poirier in Texas

Conor McGregor says he has accepted a date to fight American Dustin Poirier in Texas next year. The former two-weight UFC champion, announced his retirement in June - for the third time in four years. But he

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Tyson Fury may not fight Deontay Wilder in next fight

Tyson Fury's co-promoter Frank Warren doubts the WBC world heavyweight champion will now face Deontay Wilder in his next fight. Fury was initially expected to face Wilder in a third encounter between the pair at Al

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Whyte to face Povetkin in a rematch in November

Dillian Whyte will face Alexander Povetkin in a rematch on 21st November and attempt to position himself for a shot at the world heavyweight title. Britain's Whyte was dominating Russia's Povetkin when they met on

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Joshua says Fury should fight him 'to cement his legacy'

Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury can "cement his legacy" by facing him but should also "retire soon". Joshua holds the IBF, WBO and WBA world titles and has agreed in principle to f

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Povetkin knocks out Whyte

Heavyweight boxer, Dillian Whyte's hopes of a world-title shot were wrecked as Alexander Povetkin twice rose from the canvas to land a knockout win that will stun boxing. Povetkin was out-boxed for three rounds a

Dhanjay Deo 1 min read
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Joseph Parker set for October ring return

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker seems likely to return to the ring in October, with promoter Eddie Hearn close to finalising a "great fight" for the former WBO heavyweight champion. Hearn and his Matchroom Boxing team hav

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Anthony Joshua would fight in my back garden - Eddie Hearn

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight anywhere, anytime. Joshua has not fought since he regained his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight titles from Andy Ruiz Jr last Decemb

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Mike Tyson to fight Roy Jones Jr in exhibition bout

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will return to the boxing ring for an exhibition fight against ex-four-weight world champion Roy Jones Jr. The bout is scheduled to take place on 12 September in Los Angeles.

Semi Turaga 1 min read
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Mike Tyson turns down US $20 million comeback offer

Mike Tyson has reportedly turned down a US $ 20 million offer to make his return in a bare-knuckle fight. The 54-year-old former world heavyweight boxing champion continues to tease a comeback to the ring but with

Naveel Krishant 1 min read
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Fury vs Joshua confirmed for next year

The biggest unification title fights in boxing history will take place next year as WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO champion Anthony Joshua has agreed to a two-fight deal against WBC champion Tyson Fury next year. Promoter

Shanil Singh 1 min read
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Fury says he has been a victim of prejudice

WBC champion Tyson Fury has spoken of his experiences with racism, saying he has been the victim of prejudice due to his "Gypsy" tag. Fury is a vocal representative of the UK's Traveller community and his boxing ni

Navitalai Naivalurua 1 min read
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Fury wants to be the highest paid fighter

Tyson Fury wants to be boxing’s highest-paid fighter when he renews his current deal. Fury still has two bouts left on his five-fight deal with American promoters Top Rank and US broadcaster ESPN that was worth a

Naveel Krishant 1 min read