Anthony Joshua says he wants to be remembered for his achievements outside the boxing ring. Joshua, who is set to defend his world heavyweight title against Kubrav Pulev at the SSE Arena London on Saturday, said he knows being one…
Anthony Joshua returns as World Heavy weight champion
Anthony Joshua is back as world heavy weight boxing champion after defeating challenger Andy Ruiz Jnr. over the distance in their highly anticipated rematch which took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia AJ out-pointed the Mexican over 12 rounds to win118-110.…
Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo get in the boxing ring for ad (GiveMeSport)
Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo are unquestionably two of the world’s best footballers. However, you wouldn’t describe either of them as football hard men. Ronaldo is built like a machine but, let’s be honest, he’s no fighter. And the same can…
Boxer dies from brain injuries after fight (Punch)
“Maxim Dadashev has died in the United States following injuries sustained during his fight with Subriel Matias,” the federation said in a statement. The 28-year-old underwent emergency brain surgery in Washington after his super-lightweight bout with Puerto Rican Matias on…
Ibadan agog for ABU title fight at GOtv Boxing Night 18 (Guardian)
Boxing fans in Ibadan and its environs are gripped with excitement, as the GOtv Boxing Night 18 approaches. The show, slated to hold tomorrow at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, will see the city…
GOtv Boxing: Sadiku eyes knockout win over Ekpresso (Punch)
Akeem “Dodo” Sadiku, the darling boy of Ibadan boxing fans, has declared his readiness to make his supporters proud when he confronts Republic of Benin’s Ekpresso Djamihou in an international light middleweight challenge bout on April 21. The encounter is…
Deontay Wilder: Anthony Joshua’s team are ‘begging’ for fight, says WBC champion (BBC Sports)
The WBC has sanctioned a direct rematch between Wilder and Fury after their controversial draw in Los Angeles Anthony Joshua’s team are “begging” for a world heavyweight unification bout, says WBC champion Deontay Wilder. The American, 33, controversially drew with…
Mayweather to fight kickboxer Nasukawa (BBC)
Boxer Floyd Mayweather will fight kickboxer Tenshin Nasukawa in Japan on 31 December, after signing a deal with a mixed martial arts company. Former five-weight world champion Mayweather beat UFC’s Conor McGregor in a boxing match in August 2017 to…
Boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya eyes U.S. presidential seat (Vanguard)
Former boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya has said that he is considering contesting for the U.S. presidential seat to add to his collection of titles. “I am actually very serious and I strongly feel that if a Kanye West…
Anthony Joshua’s opponent Alexander Povetkin is a legitimate threat (Skysport)
Alexander Povetkin is the party-pooper intent on trashing the place that Anthony Joshua couldn’t avoid, writes James Dielhenn. From Russia with gloves, overlook this vicious challenger at your peril. Joshua’s teeth were gnashing at the idea of fighting a big-punching…