Raging fire destroys multi-million naira properties across Lagos in 24hrs (Vanguard) It was a day of fire rage in Lagos early hours of Saturday as several properties were gutted in separate fire outbreaks across the state. Several properties worth millions…
Top class sparring boosts Joshua’s bid to win rematch with Ruiz Jr (ThisDay)
Anthony Joshua has revamped his sparring with new and improved partners ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr, says promoter Eddie Hearn. Joshua “struggled” to identify appropriate sparring partners before his defeat to Ruiz Jr, who replaced original opponent…
Joshua stops angry dad from clashing with Hearn (Punch)
Anthony Joshua had to restrain his ‘upset’ father, Robert Joshua, as he tried to confront promoter Eddie Hearn following his son’s shock defeat to Andy Ruiz. After the fight Joshua’s father Robert made a beeline for Hearn in the ring,…
Eddie Hearn disappointed with Deontay Wilder’s decision not to attend Anthony Joshua fight (Metro)
Eddie Hearn believes Deontay Wilder has no intention of fighting Anthony Joshua anytime soon, hence his decision not to attend AJ’s upcoming clash with Andy Ruiz Jr. The Bronze Bomber previously hinted he would be ringside for Joshua’s US debut…
Anthony Joshua opponent to be announced in next 48 hours – Eddie Hearn (Express)
Anthony Joshua will make his bow across the pond on June 1 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Olympian was due to defend his WBA (Super), WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles against New York’s own Jarrell Miller.…
Anthony Joshua likely to fight one of THREE opponents after Miller – Hearn (Express)
Anthony Joshua has three potential next opponents, Eddie Hearn has said. The British world heavyweight champion currently holds the IBF, WBA and WBO titles and only needs Deontay Wilder’s WBC title to become the undisputed champion. AJ will now head…
Eddie Hearn reveals breakthrough in Anthony Joshua versus Deontay Wilder talks (Metro)
Eddie Hearn says he is optimistic about the chances of Anthony Joshua facing Deontay Wilder in a highly anticipated heavyweight unification fight later this year. The two fighters have been unable to agree terms for some time, with the Bronze…
Joshua will need to give Wilder, Fury a 50-50 split, says Davison (Guardian)
Trainer Ben Davison says Anthony Joshua and his management team are going to need give Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury a 50-50 deal if they want to make either of those fights happen, writes Scott Gilford for www.boxingnews24.com. Davison, who…
