Tyson Fury suffered a split-decision points defeat on a dramatic night in Saudi Arabia as Oleksandr Usyk became boxing’s first four-belt undisputed heavyweight champion. On a grand stage and on a legacy-defining night, Briton Fury began well but was given…
*Strike: FG threatens Labour with contempt charge, NLC adamant (Punch)*Presidency rejects Labour strike, blames Ajaero for Imo assault (DailyTrust)
Strike: FG threatens Labour with contempt charge, NLC adamant (Punch) The Federal Government on Monday asked the organised Labour to shelve its planned strike slated to commence on Tuesday (today). The government reminded the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade…
*Lagos lawmaker Olawale slumps, dies at APC campaign flag-off in Jos (NewTelegraph)*Ataga’s murder: Chidinma to testify in trial within trial Nov 17 (Guardian)
Lagos lawmaker Olawale slumps, dies at APC campaign flag-off in Jos (NewTelegraph) A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, representing Mushin Constituency II, Sobur Olayiwola Olawale has slumped and died in Jos, Plateau State. The lawmaker has the…
Usyk ‘jumping in at the deep end’, says Anthony Joshua
British world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua praised Oleksandr Usyk for being bold in challenging him for his belts after just two bouts at the weight. Joshua is set to face World Boxing Organisation mandatory challenger Usyk in London on Saturday,…
*Abuja man beats lover to death over phone charger (Punch)*Baba Ijesha: 2 others also sexually molested minor -Defence (Guardian)*
Abuja man beats lover to death over phone charger (Punch) A man, identified as Hasan Taiwo, allegedly beat his live-in lover, Chibuzor Aloh, a mother of four, to death for allegedly using his phone charger without permission. The incident happened…
Evander Holyfield calls out Mike Tyson for ducking fight
Evander Holyfield has called out Mike Tyson ahead of their potential trilogy fight and asked: “Where you at?” The two heavyweight legends are set to renew their iconic rivalry, 24 years since the infamous rematch. Talks are progressing for a…
Roy Jones Jr plans to insure his ears ahead of Mike Tyson exhibition fight
Roy Jones Jr.’s ears must be burning, as his manager has announced he is taking out an insurance policy before the fighter’s bout against ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson on September 12 to prevent exactly that happening. Jones Jr.’s Russian manager Zsolt…
Mike Tyson accepted Bob Sapp fight before striking Roy Jones Jr deal
Mike Tyson had accepted a boxing match with veteran pro wrestler and mixed martial artist Bob Sapp for his comeback bout, before agreeing a deal to box Roy Jones Jr in September. Iron Mike and Jones Jr will compete in…
Evander Holyfield reveals the secret to beating Mike Tyson (Metro)
Evander Holyfield believes his decision to be on the front foot against Mike Tyson was a key reason behind his two victories over his heavyweight rival. Holyfield first beat Tyson with an 11th round TKO in 1996 and won the…
Tyson Fury claims he has offer on the table to fight Mike Tyson
Tyson Fury claims he’s received an offer to fight Mike Tyson ahead of the 53-year-old’s return to boxing and would be willing to stage an exhibition bout against Iron Mike. Tyson retired in 2005 but has been sparring again after…