Boxing

Johnny Nelson believes Anthony Joshua does not get the respect he deserves for progressing so quickly through his professional career. The Brit returns to the ring this weekend to face mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev at the SSE Arena in Wembley where his WBA, WBO and IBF world heavyweight trinkets will …

Anthony Joshua will take a £56MILLION pay cut when he defends his world titles against Kubrat Pulev, according to reports. The Brit will end his 12-month absence from the ring this Saturday night at the SSE Arena in Wembley when he faces Pulev for the WBA, WBO and IBF world …

Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr will finally face off tonight and boxing fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the action. The two legendary fighters will battle it out in an eight-round exhibition clash that will be like nothing they’ve been in before. Getty Images – Getty 1 Mike …

Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua wants to do a ‘demolition job’ on Tyson Fury next year. The two Brits have agreed financial terms to meet in 2021, though there are still hurdles to overcome in the meantime. Getty Images – Getty 3 Joshua has Fury in his sights Fury must …

Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith could launch new streaming service DAZN in the UK, rather than be broadcast on Sky Sports pay-per-view. It was reported earlier this week that the Brit had emerged as the new frontrunner to challenge Mexico’s pound-for-pound star on September 12. DAZN 4 Canelo Alvarez signed …

Tyson Fury has fondly recounted the story of his time at Emanuel Steward’s Kronk Gym on multiple occasions in recent years. Ten years ago, aged just 21, Britain’s ‘Gypsy King’ flew to America in search of tuition from the legendary trainer at his iconic Detroit facility. GETTY 8 Fury worked …

Tyson Fury is adamant that Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte would both get knocked out in one round if they fought Deontay Wilder next. The WBC heavyweight champion dethroned America’s ‘Bronze Bomber’ back in February, boxing beautifully as he walked him down and stopped him in seven rounds. Getty Images …

Andy Ruiz Jr is gearing up for his boxing comeback. The 30-year-old hasn’t really been seen since his loss to Anthony Joshua last December in Saudi Arabia and he split with his coaching team shortly afterwards. Mark Robinson/Matchroom Boxing UK 2 Andy Ruiz Jr admits the fame of being the …

During his time as heavyweight champion, Deontay Wilder declared himself to be the ‘hardest hitting puncher in boxing history’. While this is of course entirely subjective and will never be factually proven, KO percentage statistics do appear to support the former WBC title-holder’s bold claim. Getty Images – Getty 11 …

Tyson Fury produced one of heavyweight boxing’s finest ever performances to destroy Deontay Wilder in February and become a world champion once again. Fury dominated their Las Vegas rematch from the first bell, flooring his opponent several times before his corner threw in the towel. Ryan Hafey/PBC 3 Tyson Fury …