Boxing

Mike Tyson could win fights before he even entered the ring such was the fear he instilled in opponents. He quite rightly has a place in the boxing Hall of Fame and it is strange to think the heavyweight legend is also a fully paid up member of the WWE …

A showman is defined as ‘a person skilled at entertaining, theatrical presentation or performance’. So to describe Prince Naseem Hamed as simply just a ‘showman’ feels somewhat vapid. After all, this was a man who became a British boxing icon and transcended the sport to become a cultural icon. And …

Billy Joe Saunders and Callum Smith are both set to fight towards the end of this year, but not against one another. Promoter Eddie Hearn initially stated that if neither man were to face Canelo Alvarez next, he wanted to pit them in a WBA and WBO super-middleweight unification. Ed …

KSI has insisted that he does not want to fight Mike Tyson any time soon after controversial comments he made about the heavyweight boxing legend went viral on Monday. The hugely successful YouTuber became a pro boxer last year and won his debut against fellow online star Logan Paul. Ed …

John Fury has ripped into Deontay Wilder and his camp over the excuses that emerged since his rematch defeat to Tyson Fury. In the immediate aftermath, the ‘Bronze Bomber’ suggested that his heavy ring walk outfit contributed to his downfall and he was widely mocked as a result. Getty Images …

Conor McGregor declared late last week that his next fight will be against Manny Pacquiao, but Mikey Garcia is not so sure. In his tweets on Friday night, McGregor posted his messages to UFC president Dana White, showing that he tried to arrange a return to MMA earlier this year. …

Dillian Whyte has laughed off comments from his old rival Derek Chisora, who’s claimed he’s the strongest heavyweight around. The ‘Body Snatcher’ beat Chisora with a contentious points decision back in 2016, before settling this controversy with a conclusive knockout in the 2018 rematch. Mark Robinson/Matchroom 3 Usyk vs Chisora …

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 …