Boxing

Promoters Top Rank have confirmed their upcoming boxing shows at the Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden will go ahead behind closed doors. The coronavirus outbreak has seen a number of sporting events postponed around the world – the NBA, MLS and NHL seasons halted with immediate effect – but boxing …

Anthony Joshua will defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Kubrat Pulev on June 20 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Pulev, the IBF’s mandatory challenger for the belt, announced on his Facebook page that the contracts for the fight had been signed, with Joshua also confirming the date on his social …

Tyson Fury’s sensational return to heavyweight champion glory is “the best story in boxing history”, according to his former trainer Ben Davison. The ‘Gypsy King’ became a two-time heavyweight champion of the world with a devastating seventh-round TKO of Deontay Wilder in Las Vegas to prise away the American’s WBC …

Tyson Fury brutally dethroned Deontay Wilder and completed his return to the top of world boxing with a stunning TKO triumph in a one-sided WBC heavyweight title fight. There was no repeat of their contentious December 2018 draw as Fury overwhelmed the previously undefeated champion before Wilder’s corner threw in …

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will renew acquaintances for a much-anticipated heavyweight title rematch in Las Vegas on Saturday.  The in-ring reunion between the pair has been near the top of boxing fans’ wish lists ever since Fury incredibly climbed off the canvas in the 12th round of their drawn …

Frank Bruno has told talkSPORT he is backing Tyson Fury to end Deontay Wilder’s reign and become a two-time heavyweight champion of the world. After their thrilling draw in December 2018, the pair rematch in Las Vegas this Saturday, live on talkSPORT, with Wilder’s WBC crown and their unbeaten professional …

Deontay Wilder has vowed to deliver “a devastating knockout” against Tyson Fury that would see him surpass the record he shares with his idol Muhammad Ali. Going into Saturday’s bout with Fury in Las Vegas, the American has defended his WBC heavyweight title on 10 occasions since winning it against …

Ryan Garcia landed a devastating first-round knockout of Francisco Fonseca to defend his WBC Silver lightweight title on Friday. Garcia, 21, improved to 20-0 after a huge left hook knocked Fonseca out just 80 seconds into their bout in Anaheim. The American, who already has 17 knockouts in his career, …

Former middleweight world champion Sergio Martinez is poised to return to boxing after a six-year absence. Martinez – whose professional record stands at 51 wins, three defeats and two draws – claimed standout wins over Kelly Pavlik, Paul Williams and Julio Cesar Chavez Jr as he reigned for more than …

Tyson Fury’s father John Fury emerged as the unexpected star in BT Sport’s latest edition of preview programming for the Deontay Wilder rematch. The broadcasters, who will show the bout on February 22, produced a roundtable debate show featuring Fury Sr, David Haye, Paulie Malignaggi and Steve Bunce. BT Sport …