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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Anthony Joshua sat down with Oleksandr Usyk’s promotional representatives for a meeting on Thursday in London. The unified heavyweight world champion held talks alongside his promoter Eddie Hearn (who also co-promotes Usyk), his manager Freddie Cunningham and Usyk’s K2 promoter Alex Krassyuk at the Dorchester Hotel in Mayfair. Getty Images …

Eddie Hearn believes Deontay Wilder would break his promise to fans about the WBC ‘franchise’ title, if it allows him to ‘duck’ Dillian Whyte or Anthony Joshua. In recent months, Canelo Alvarez and Vasyl Lomachenko have been upgraded from being standard WBC world champions and are now in a position …