Boxing must “avoid being left behind” amid the coronavirus pandemic but there is “no chance” of bouts like Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder going behind closed doors, promoter Frank Warren says. Warren was speaking after details emerged of the British…
Pulev vows to ruin ‘coward’ Joshua’s dream fight with Fury
Kubrat Pulev has labelled Anthony Joshua “afraid” and a “coward” – and promised to destroy his hopes of an undisputed title fight with Tyson Fury, reports Skysports. Mandatory challenger, Pulev, is contracted to be Joshua’s next opponent in an IBF,…
Tyson Fury explains why Deontay Wilder is tougher than Anthony Joshua
Tyson Fury maintains that Deontay Wilder was a tougher opponent than Anthony Joshua would be. The Gypsy King stopped the Bronze Bomber when the two faced off for a second time in Las Vegas back in February. Fury forced Wilder’s…
Tyson Fury’s promoter sends subtle message to Deontay Wilder over Anthony Joshua talks
Tyson Fury’s co-promoter Bob Arum has confirmed that talks to host a heavyweight unification fight between the Gypsy King and Anthony Joshua have taken place, while he has urged all parties to behave like ‘adults’ to find a solution. Fury…
*2,310 violators of COVID-19 lockdown order arrested in Lagos (Vanguard) *We need data to plan for emergencies like COVID-19 – Sanwo-Olu (Nation)
2,310 violators of COVID-19 lockdown order arrested in Lagos (Vanguard) A total of 2,310 violators of the presidential directives on lockdown and social distancing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), have so far been arrested in five…
*Ramadan: Ex-Lagos deputy governor, Adebule, greets Muslims (Tribune) *COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 118-bed isolation centre in Lagos (Punch)
Ramadan: Ex-Lagos deputy governor, Adebule, greets Muslims (Tribune) A former deputy governor of Lagos State, Dr Idiat Adebule, has urged Muslims to use the Ramadan period to pray and work towards finding a solution to the coronavirus pandemic ravaging the…
Tyson Fury may not fight Deontay Wilder next, reveals promoter
Bob Arum has revealed plans to bring Tyson Fury back to the US to fight a ‘less expensive’ opponent than Deontay Wilder if travel restrictions in the UK are lifted. Fury’s trilogy showdown with Wilder this summer was abandoned due…
*Lagos preaches safety in gradual easing of lockdown (Guardian) *Parents, educators unite to protect children from sexual predators (ThisDay)
Lagos preaches safety in gradual easing of lockdown (Guardian) The Director General, Lagos Safety Commission, Mr. Lanre Mojola, has called on corporations and businesses to ensure all safety and precautionary measures while they embark on the gradual easing of the…