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 …
Read More »DAZN UK could now launch with Canelo Alvarez vs Callum Smith, with Canelo expected to face Gennady Golovkin again if he wins
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 …
Read More »The forgotten Tyson Fury fight with Emanuel Steward in his corner – legendary trainer for Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko also coached ‘Gypsy King’
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 …
Read More »Tyson Fury names the only other current fighter who can beat Deontay Wilder, not Anthony Joshua or Dillian Whyte
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 …
Read More »Watch: Andy Ruiz Jr nearly knocks his coach out after connecting with vicious hook while doing pad work
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 …
Read More »Top ten heavyweight champion KO percentages in history, including Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua
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 …
Read More »Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3: When is trilogy clash? How has coronavirus impacted it? What about the Anthony Joshua announcement?
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 …
Read More »Naoya Inoue vs Nonito Donaire was the 2019 ‘Fight of the Year’ you likely missed, but it was a modern classic
On November 7, 2019, an historic fight took place on the outskirts of Tokyo. Japan’s Naoya Inoue conquered Filipino legend Nonito Donaire, but was forced into a far tougher task than expected by his steadfast veteran foe. Getty – Contributor 5 Inoue and Donaire instantly went toe-to-toe Going into this …
Read More »Frank Bruno EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m favouring Tyson Fury and wouldn’t be surprised if he boxed Deontay Wilder’s ears off’
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 …
Read More »Boxing news: Tyson Fury’s father John Fury exchanges with David Haye and criticises former trainer Ben Davison during entertaining Deontay Wilder debate show
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 …
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