Boxing

Mike Tyson is officially making a return to fighting, although it is not against a foe fans would have expected the former heavyweight champion to face. On Wednesday, the Discovery Channel confirmed the popular ‘Shark Week’ will feature a main event of Tyson against a Great White shark! Shark Week …

Andre Ward could not resist a cheeky dig at Carl Froch while commentating on Top Rank’s US show on Tuesday night. The ‘Son of God’ beat the ‘Cobra’ when they met back in 2011, and Froch has since spoken on multiple occasions downplaying his old rival’s achievements. Getty 5 Ward …

Eddie Hearn has announced he will be putting up a boxing ring in the middle of a street for his US return next month. On August 15, the British promoter is planning to resume his American operation in Tulsa, Oklahoma with a twist. Matchroom Boxing 4 The fights will be …

Tyson Fury has sent a strong warning to Deontay Wilder ahead of their trilogy fight. The two heavyweights are set to do battle for a final time later this year. AFP or licensors 1 Wilder will get one more chance to beat Fury They drew their first bout in December …

Jamel Herring has tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time, causing his fight with Jonathan Oquendo to be postponed once again. The WBO super-featherweight champion was initially supposed to defend his belt on July 2, only to find out two weeks before that he was positive for coronavirus. Mikey …

The boxing schedule is understandbly weak at present, with the coronavirus pandemic taking its toll on the sport. As fights are only able to be staged behind closed doors, most major names are opting to wait until later in the year before making their ring returns. Leo Wilson Jr./Premier Boxing …

Anthony Joshua’s next fight against Kubrat Pulev is currently being planned for November, but could end up looking quite a lot different to his usual events. The unified heavyweight world champion was originally due to face his mandatory challenger on June 20 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Ed …

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 …