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Eddie Hearn has announced his full spring schedule of five fight nights between February and April. Dillian Whyte’s heavyweight rematch with Alexander Povetkin headlines the list of confirmed bouts, though there are plenty of intriguing match-ups to come. Mark Robinson/Matchroom 4 Whyte and Povetkin will meet again The schedule begins …

Ricky Hatton’s son Campbell Hatton is set to make his professional boxing debut on March 6th. The 19-year-old will campaign at super-featherweight and make his first appearance on the undercard of Dillian Whyte’s rematch against Alexander Povetkin. Campbell Hatton 4 Campbell Hatton is Ricky’s son Campbell’s opponent has not yet …

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is most likely to take place in Saudi Arabia, according to the bookmakers. The Middle Eastern nation shelled out a sizeable site fee worth tens of millions of dollars to host AJ’s rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr at the end of 2019 and are now …

Mike Tyson revealed how he used to write to notorious gangster Reggie Kray while he was in prison. Iron Mike said he was even threatened with being kicked out of England back in 2000 when he visited the Kray family before his fight against Julius Francis at the MEN Arena. …

There is nothing that can stop the fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in 2021, according to Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum. Talks have been progressing for some time for a British heavyweight showdown between the pair this summer with AJ’s promoter Eddie Hearn saying a verbal agreement is in …

Conor McGregor revealed that talks are intensifying over a fight with Manny Pacquiao later this year. A crossover bout between the pair has been rumoured as McGregor looks to a return to the boxing ring for the second time. @notoriousmma (Instagram) 3 Conor McGregor has been working hard in the …

Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield shared two historic fights in 1996 and 1997, but it was in 1984 that the pair first clashed. Tyson was 17 at the time and hoping to head to the Olympics later that year. Holyfield was 21 and had the same goal, though at a …

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 …