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Boxing is still trying to get back to its feet after being knocked down by the coronavirus pandemic that’s taken a hold of the world this year. Like most sports, boxing has realised it’s going to have to make some adjustments in the short-term in order get back up and …
Read More »Roberto Duran beats coronavirus and is discharged from hospital in heartwarming video
Roberto Duran has announced that he’s beaten coronavirus and been discharged from hospital to recover at home. The legendary 69-year-old former world champion, whose iconic career included three battles with Sugar Ray Leonard, was initially hospitalised as a precaution due to respiratory issues. Getty Images – Getty 3 Known as …
Read More »Derek Chisora’s nine wildest moments, featuring David Haye brawl, Dillian Whyte table throw and £100,000 Tyson Fury bet
Derek Chisora is now 36 years of age, but showing no signs of slowing down. The controversial yet charismatic heavyweight is as popular as he’s ever been, having earned redemption for past discrepancies with heroic performances. Getty Images – Getty 3 Chisora is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk next Chisora …
Read More »Boxing news: Luke Campbell ordered to fight undefeated Ryan Garcia by WBC for ‘interim’ lightweight belt
Luke Campbell has been ordered to fight Ryan Garcia by the WBC for their ‘interim’ lightweight belt. The 32-year-old had been due to meet Javier Fortuna in the bout, which will double as a world title final eliminator, but the Dominican boxer will face Jorge Linares in August instead. Getty …
Read More »Billy Joe Saunders rules himself out of Canelo Alvarez fight in September, explains reasons and negotiations
Billy Joe Saunders has announced that he will not be fighting Canelo Alvarez in September. The super-middleweights agreed a deal to square off on May 2 and were days away from an official announcement back in March, then the coronavirus pandemic hit boxing. Ed Mulholland/Matchroom 3 Saunders is the WBO …
Read More »Talented ‘boogeyman’ heavyweight splits from Eddie Hearn after not having contracted renewed, Michael Hunter now a free agent
Michael Hunter is now a free agent after splitting from promoter Eddie Hearn. The American heavyweight’s contract was not renewed by the promoter in an unexpected move following his entertaining draw with Alexander Povetkin in December. Ed Mulholland/Matchroom 3 Hunter is a highly rated heavyweight who many felt beat Povetkin …
Read More »EXCLUSIVE: Dillian Whyte says Tyson Fury is a ‘professional victim’ who cons the public and he knows he can beat him in fight
Dillian Whyte has Alexander Povetkin in his sights on August 22. Should he win that fight, Matchroom kingpin Eddie Hearn has said the ‘Body Snatcher’ is the priority to face WBC champion Tyson Fury, even before a unification bout with Anthony Joshua. 3 Providing Fury beats Wilder and Whyte beats …
Read More »Stunning new Allegiant Stadium reserved to potentially host Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder 3 on December 19
The Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder trilogy could end at a spectacular new venue. Britain’s ‘Gypsy King’ knocked out and dethroned his American foe in their rematch earlier this year, with the ‘Bronze Bomber’ subsequently activating his contractual clause for a third bout. Getty Images 3 Fury outboxed Wilder in …
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 …
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