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…
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…
‘Anthony Joshua would fight in my back garden’ – Eddie Hearn
Eddie Hearn in front of the boxing ring he has had constructed in his back garden – complete with canopy and spotlights World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will fight “anywhere, anytime”, says his promoter Eddie Hearn. The British boxer, 30,…
Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury agree to two fights – Eddie Hearn
British world heavyweight champions Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed to a two-fight deal, says promoter Eddie Hearn. Talks over an historic bout for the undisputed title began in early May. Joshua, 30, holds the WBA, IBF and WBO…
Why fans are obsessed with ‘freak show’ fights
Sports fans have long held a morbid fascination with the idea of “freak show” fights, with boxing matches featuring YouTubers often outselling their highly-skilled counterparts – but is there a place for them in combat sports? Only the most ardent…
Trevor Bryan was alternative opponent option for Anthony Joshua before Andy Ruiz defeat
Eddie Hearn has revealed he had the choice whether to go with Andy Ruiz or Trevor Bryan to replace Jarrell Miller for Anthony Joshua’s debut in America last year. The unheralded Ruiz Jr would get the nod after Joshua’s original…
*22-year-old COVID-19 pregnant woman delivers twins at LUTH (Vanguard) *Lady, whose death was announced by friends, resurfaces (Punch)
22-year-old COVID-19 pregnant woman delivers twins at LUTH (Vanguard) The Lagos University Teaching Hospital, LUTH has delivered another pregnant woman diagnosed with COVID-19 of twins. The delivery brings the total number of babies delivered at the LUTH isolation centre to…
Every detail of Eddie Hearn’s £1m plan to stage championship boxing in his 15-acre garden
Eddie Hearn has revealed plans to bring boxing back to the UK by staging championship fights on his 15-acre estate in Essex. Boxing has been suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control since March amid the coronavirus pandemic and…
*Man who posted wife’s battered face on Facebook arraigned, granted N500,000 bail (Punch) *Market leaders champion containment of coronavirus spread in Trade Fair (Vanguard)
Man who posted wife’s battered face on Facebook arraigned, granted N500,000 bail (Punch) A Lagos-based man, Sulaiman Maiyegun, aka Afobaje, who allegedly battered his wife and bragged about it on Facebook was on Friday arraigned before the Igbosere Magistrates’ Court…
*Police begin enforcement of tricycle, okada ban in Lagos (Guardian) *Teenager disappears after leaving home for school clearance (Punch)
Police begin enforcement of tricycle, okada ban in Lagos (Guardian) Following the decision of the Lagos State government to restrict motorcycles and tricycles popularly known as Okada and Keke Marwa respectively from plying major highways and some roads in 15…
