Lawrence Okolie scores huge first-round KO on his heavyweight debut as former cruiserweight world champion proves he has the power to move up

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury again to defend heavyweight world titles

Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury to retain his unified heavyweight world titles with another pulsating points victory in their rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Usyk first beat Fury in May to become boxing’s first four-belt heavyweight champion and he again prevailed by finishing 116-112 ahead on all three judges’ scorecards. The win extends Usyk’s professional record to 23 victories with …

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Rumble in the Jungle: 50 years since the most famous fight in boxing history

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2 months ago

Tim Tszyu's loses boxing world title fight against Bakhram Murtazaliev via TKO in third round in Orlando

ABC

Australian Tim Tszyu has lost his world title fight with Bakhram Murtazaliev via TKO after the Russian knocked him down four times in the second and third rounds of their bout in Orlando. Key Events Tim Tszyu beaten inside three rounds Sun 20 Oct Tim Tszyu knocked down three times in the second Sun 20 Oct Tim Tszyu vs Bakhram …

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2 months ago

What time is the Tim Tszyu fight? All the details for IBF super welterweight world title fight against Bakhram Murtazaliev and how to watch

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From the moment the blood first started to obscure Tim Tszyu's vision in the middle of that Las Vegas ring last March, the writing was on the wall. Bakhram Murtazaliev Record: 22-0 Age: 31 Height: 183cm Reach: 183cm Weight: 69.3kgs Tim Tszyu Record: 24-1 Age: 29 Height: 174cm Reach: 179cm Weight: 69.6kgs After serial fight dodger Jermell Charlo was eventually …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk undercard announced with Australian Demsey McKean fighting

ABC

Australian heavyweight boxer Demsey McKean is getting back in the ring on the undercard of the highly anticipated re-match between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The fight will be held in Saudi Arabia on December 21, headlined by Usyk defending the WBC, WBO and WBA heavyweight championships and Fury. The 34-year-old former IBF Intercontinental heavyweight champion will be striving to …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Alex Pereira brutally beats Khalil Rountree Jr to retain light-heavyweight crown at UFC 307

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Today in Sports - Sammy Sosa becomes the first player in MLB history with three 60-HR seasons

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Oct. 2 1906 — Canadian world heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Burns KOs American challenger ‘Fireman’ Jim Flynn in 15 rounds to retain his title in Los Angeles, California. 1988 — Future world heavyweight boxing champion Lennox Lewis, representing Canada, wins super-heavyweight gold medal at the Seoul Olympics; beats American Riddick Bowe by 2nd round TKO. 2001 — Sammy Sosa becomes …

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3 months ago

The redemption of Daniel Dubois, from Joe Joyce crisis to destroying Anthony Joshua

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3 months ago

'Gladiator' Dubois destroys Joshua, landing brutal 5th-round KO

China Daily

Anthony Joshua sprawls on the canvas after being hit by Daniel Dubois during their IBF world heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium, London, on Saturday. With a brutal fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Dubois showed he might be the real deal — and the future of boxing's marquee division. The 27-year-old Dubois …

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3 months ago

Dubois destroys Joshua to retain IBF world heavyweight crown

The Hindu

Daniel Dubois retained his IBF world heavyweight title with a brutal fifth-round knockout of Anthony Joshua in an all-British spectacular at Wembley on Saturday. Dubois had spoken of his determination to "legitimise" his reign as IBF champion after being handed the belt that Oleksandr Usyk vacated in June. He produced a destructive display that raises major questions over Joshua's future, …

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3 months ago

How even the world's best fighters were stunned by Daniel Dubois KOing Anthony Joshua: Tyson Fury and Conor McGregor react ringside at Wembley

Daily Mail

Conor McGregor clearly enjoyed watching Daniel Dubois dismantle Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening. Daniel Dubois knocked out Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium on Saturday evening UFC legend Conor McGregor watched the fight while holding an unlit cigar in his mouth McGregor was seen jumping up in the crowd with both of his arms raised during the fight …

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3 months ago

Fans hail Daniel Dubois' winning counter-punch in Anthony Joshua 'demolition job' and claim he 'took AJ's legacy' with blistering performance at Wembley

Daily Mail

Fans have lauded Daniel Dubois' punishing right-hand counter-punch to finish Anthony Joshua in the fifth round and retain his IBF world heavyweight title in their historic showdown at Wembley. Joshua had no choice but to throw caution to the wind and hurt Dubois near the end of the fourth, landing another powerful blow in the fifth, but he walked on …

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3 months ago

Revealed: Amir Khan spills on his private chat with Anthony Joshua and what was said after his weigh in for tonight's Daniel Dubois showdown

Daily Mail

Khan will be ringside for the battle of the two British titans under the lights Amir Khan has opened up on his private chat with Anthony Joshua as the British heavyweight prepares to take on Daniel Dubois at Wembley tonight. Anthony Joshua will look to become a three-time world heavyweight champion tonight AJ takes on Daniel Dubois in front of …

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3 months ago

Daniel Dubois makes weighs-in statement but Anthony Joshua holds advantage

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3 months ago

Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois are ready for war but avoid insults and barbs ahead of heavyweight title showdown - as AJ reveals how he will win crunch clash at Wembley

Daily Mail

There was little confrontation as the two remained calm two days out from bout They have faced off for the last time before their fight, sharing final words Joshua and Dubois will do battle in heavyweight clash at Wembley on Saturday Beneath the Guildhall's towering widows of stained glass, the ornate chandeliers, the golden galleries and the marbled statues of …

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3 months ago

Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois' fight is stirring echoes of the animosity which stalked Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno - when bitter British rivals came to verbal and physical blows, writes JEFF POWEL

Daily Mail

The insults fell as heavily as the rain on the stadium and as fast as the punches in the ring. This Saturday's IBF world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois at Wembley is stirring echoes of the animosity which stalked Lennox Lewis and Frank Bruno as they came to verbal as well as physical blows in the old …

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3 months ago

Joshua vs Dubois: Heavyweight champ Dubois relishes shot at boxing stardom

Al Jazeera

Underdog Daniel Dubois says he is out to prove his worth and cement his name as the IBF champion when he faces Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday. If he successfully defends his IBF belt on Saturday by beating fellow Briton Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Dubois might just transform himself into boxing’s next big …

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3 months ago

Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk detained by police at Polish airport

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3 months ago

Overlooked champ Dubois says ‘my time’ for stardom in heavyweight bout against Joshua at Wembley

Associated Press

LONDON — Daniel Dubois didn’t have to dethrone anyone to become a world heavyweight champion. If he successfully defends his IBF belt on Saturday by beating fellow Briton Anthony Joshua in front of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Dubois might just transform himself into boxing’s next big thing. “I’m getting used to the idea that I’m the world champion but …

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3 months ago

Anthony Joshua warns Daniel Dubois he is 'willing to die' to beat him in their Wembley grudge match as he bids to walk with legends and become a three-time heavyweight champion

Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua has warned Daniel Dubois that he is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice this Saturday night in his bid to join the elite company of three-time world heavyweight champions. I’ve been to the well.’ Anthony Joshua will challenge Daniel Dubois for the IBF title this Saturday The two Englishmen will face each other at Wembley - and AJ …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois set to break British boxing attendance record after request is accepted

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins first fight at Olympics after being cleared to compete in women's event despite eligibility row - as Italian opponent abandons bout after 46 seconds

Daily Mail

Imane Khelif has won her first bout after Italian opponent Angela Carini abandoned their bout after 46 seconds - with the Algerian boxer cleared to compete in the women's event amid an eligibility row. Khelif's participation in the event has been a source of controversy having been disqualified from the Women's World Boxing Championships last year Carini, right, admitted before …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Joshua vs Dubois official as Britons prepare for title fight at Wembley

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua to fight Daniel Dubois at Wembley for Usyk’s vacated IBF heavyweight belt

Associated Press

LONDON — Anthony Joshua will fight Daniel Dubois in an all-British bout for the IBF heavyweight belt on Sept. 21 at Wembley Stadium, following Oleksandr Usyk’s announcement that he will vacate the world title. Dubois was the the IBF’s mandatory challenger and was upgraded to champion after Usyk vacated the belt, meaning the Ukrainian is no longer be the undisputed …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Oleksandr Usyk vacates IBF title to hand Anthony Joshua golden chance against Daniel Dubois

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6 months ago

UFC Fight Night: Whittaker secures first-round KO win over Aliskerov; Volkov beats Pavlovich in co-main

The Hindu

Robert Whittaker built upon his new found form in the middleweight division as he secured a first-round knockout win over Ikram Aliskerov in the UFC Fight Night at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh on Sunday. Read our other UFC/MMA stories - HERE Whittaker wanted to make a statement in the UFC’s maiden voyage to Kingdom Arena and he certainly did …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Eddie Hearn confirms timeline for Oleksandr Usyk to be stripped of title before Tyson Fury rematch

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7 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s Usyk beat UK’s’s Fury by split decision to become the first unifying title fighter since 1999. Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by scoring a razor-thin split decision to win the world’s first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years, an unprecedented feat in boxing’s four-belt era. The United Kingdom’s Fury was the early aggressor but Usyk gradually took charge and …

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7 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champion

ABC

In short: Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the modern era. Oleksandr Usyk has defeated Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the modern era. Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed world heavyweight champion, defeating Britain's Tyson Fury after one of the great title fights in modern boxing. The …

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7 months ago

Preview: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk – heavyweight boxing fight

Al Jazeera

The contest will decide the first undisputed heavyweight champ in nearly 25 years, with both fighters unbeaten as pros. Who: Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk When: Saturday, May 18, 2024 – main event at about 1am local time Saturday, May 18, 2024 – main event at about 1am local time Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Fight time, undercard, purse, ring walks

Al Jazeera

Here’s everything you need to know about the heavyweight title unifying fight in Riyadh. The long-anticipated world heavyweight title unifying fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk is to take place in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Fury, the 35-year-old British WBC champion, and his 37-year-old Ukrainian counterpart, Usyk – who holds the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts – will …

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7 months, 1 week ago

Lewis vs Holyfield, the FBI, and a 25-year wait for an undisputed heavyweight title fight

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Canelo Alvarez retains undisputed championship with unanimous decision over Jaime Munguia

The Hindu

Canelo Alvarez held off a feisty challenger on Saturday night, proving to be the stronger and more effective boxer to retain his undisputed super middleweight championship, winning by unanimous decision to hand Jaime Munguia his first loss. READ | ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell scores stunning victory against Diachkova; Abdullaev crushes Amir to earn performance bonus Alvarez saved his harshest …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

ONE Fight Night 22: Sundell scores stunning victory against Diachkova; Abdullaev crushes Amir to earn performance bonus

The Hindu

Smilla “The Hurricane” Sundell secured a remarkable TKO victory in the main event of ONE Fight Night 22 at Bangkok’s Lumpinee Boxing Stadium, but the triumph came with mixed emotions. Undefeated strikers Akbar “Bakal” Abdullaev and Halil “No Mercy” Amir squared off in a highly anticipated featherweight MMA showdown in the co-main event. At the 2:52 mark of the second …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Terence Crawford vs Israil Madrimov confirmed as Saudis stage major card in US

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

UFC Saudi Arabia cards announced: Whittaker vs Chimaev to headline event

The Hindu

Saudi Arabia’s long-awaited opportunity to host the Ultimate Fighting Championship has finally become a reality as former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker will take on Khamzat Chimaev on June 22, the promotion’s CEO Dana White announced on Thursday. Whittaker is coming off a bounce-back win over Paulo Costa at UFC 298, while Chimaev’s last outing saw him outduel former welterweight king …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua knocks Francis Ngannou out cold with ruthless performance in Saudi Arabia

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Anthony Joshua demolishes Francis Ngannou in stunning Saudi KO - sending ex-UFC champion crashing to the canvas three times in two rounds - and now he wants Tyson Fury

Daily Mail

Anthony Joshua is back big-time. Anthony Joshua produced a stunning KO victory over Francis Ngannou in their highly-anticipated bout on Friday The British star sent Ngannou crashing to the canvas on three occasions, inside two rounds, during the heavyweight clash The former UFC champion was left stunned by Joshua's power and precision on the night The Cameroonian is reputed to …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Preview: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou – heavyweight boxing fight

Al Jazeera

Cameroonian fighter Ngannou says he would love to ‘knock Joshua out’ in his second pro boxing fight in Saudi Arabia. Who: Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou What: Heavyweight boxing fight When: Friday, March 8, 2024 at 23:00 GMT Where: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Francis Ngannou believes his strong showing in his pro boxing debut against Tyson Fury has given …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Postponed Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk Fight Rescheduled For May 18

News 18

Tyson Fury’s postponed world heavyweight title bout with Oleksandr Usyk has been rearranged for May 18 in Saudi Arabia, according to fight promoters on Saturday. Fury had been due to face Usyk for the undisputed world heavyweight crown on February 17 in Riyadh. I can only apologise to everyone affected.” Queensberry said the cut, above Fury’s right eye, “required urgent …

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11 months ago

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: Behind the scenes at Knockout Chaos press conference

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1 year, 1 month ago

Fury vs Usyk heavyweight title fight set for February 17 in Saudi Arabia

Al Jazeera

UK’s Tyson Fury will fight Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in Riyadh in the first undisputed heavyweight title fight since 1999. Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on February 17, organisers have announced. Fury, 35 – a British citizen of Irish Traveller heritage – is the World Boxing Council …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Chris Billam-Smith confident of Lawrence Okolie win but doubts appeal of rematch

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1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren appeals Oleksandr Usyk result and pushes for rematch

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1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel Dubois says he ‘should be a world champion’ after fight against Oleksandr Usyk

The Hindu

Briton Daniel Dubois said he should be the heavyweight world champion after his body shot that floored Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk was ruled a low blow in their title fight in Poland on Saturday. Low-blow call helps Usyk come back to KO Dubois and keep heavyweight boxing titles “I should be a world champion right now,” Dubois, 25, told the BBC, …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Major controversy as Oleksandr Usyk beats Daniel Dubois after ‘low blow’ body shot

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1 year, 3 months ago

Oleksandr Usyk knocks out Daniel Dubois to retain world heavyweight titles

Firstpost

The victory over Daniel Dubois also extended Oleksandr Usyk’s perfect professional record to 21 wins from 21 bouts. Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine retained his world heavyweight titles with a ninth-round knockout of Britain’s Daniel Dubois in Wroclaw, Poland on Saturday. Dubois, however, claimed he had been “cheated” out of victory after referee Luis Pabon ruled he had struck Usyk with …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Daniel Dubois misses Ryanair flight ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight

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