Apprentice mechanic repairing truck killed few weeks to freedom – Eyewitness (Punch) A yet-to-be-identified apprentice auto mechanic lost his life on Monday, a few weeks to securing his freedom, while working under a containerised truck beside the Chivita Teashop at…
Dillian Whyte stunned by Alexander Povetkin as WBC world-title shot disappears
Dillian Whyte’s hopes of a world-title shot were wrecked as Alexander Povetkin twice rose from the canvas to land a knockout win that will stun boxing. The Russian had been out-boxed for three rounds and was down twice in the…
*Despite COVID-19 disruptions, Lagos IGR hits N212.5bn in 7 months (ThisDay) *UNILAG: New VC, Soyombo, accepts removal (Punch)
Despite COVID-19 disruptions, Lagos IGR hits N212.5bn in 7 months (ThisDay) Notwithstanding the biting effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the internally generated revenue (IGR) of Lagos State grew to about N212.5 billion in the first seven months of 2020. This…
Anthony Joshua worried for Dillian Whyte in showdown with Alexander Povetkin
Anthony Joshua is concerned Alexander Povetkin will be a ‘banana skin’ for Dillian Whyte ahead of this weekend’s heavyweight clash. Whyte puts his WBC mandatory position on the line against the Russian veteran, who was knocked out by Joshua in…
Wilder to go ahead with third Fury fight as Whyte waits for WBC title shot
Deontay Wilder has dismissed any lingering doubts about the third fight against Tyson Fury, which means Dillian Whyte must wait until early next year for his WBC title shot, reports skysports.com. The American heavyweight had a clause in his contract…
Fight against Whyte will be one-sided, says Joshua
Anthony Joshua claims he will not have any problems in once-again defeating old rival Dillian Whyte should a long-awaited rematch between the two take place. There is no love lost between the London-born pair who first fought as amateurs in…
Ruiz Jr refuses Joshua rematch in UK (Punch)
Andy Ruiz Jr has reacted to the allegations Dillian Whyte has failed a drug test by insisting he would not fight Anthony Joshua in the UK. The three-belt world champion is due to finalise terms with Joshua this week, with their…
Deontay Wilder launches scathing attack on Dillian Whyte after rival ‘fails drug test’ (Metro)
Deontay Wilder has reacted furiously to the allegation Dillian Whyte failed a drug test before his fight with Oscar Rivas. The British heavyweight is set to be engulfed by the second doping scandal of his pro career, but his promoter…
Deontay Wilder hits back at Dillian Whyte over claims he’s dodging WBC title fight (Metro)
Deontay Wilder has hit back at Dillian Whyte by claiming that he has rejected ‘multiple opportunities’ to reach an agreement for a WBC title fight. Whyte has spent over 600 days as the WBC’s No.1 challenger to Wilder but has…