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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 »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 »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 …
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 »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 …
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