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KingKhanWC said:
Great War . Clarke has a hurtful jab , ruined Wardleys face but he’s a warrior.

It’s a shame these two aren’t with Warren or Hearn , they’d be soon fighting top 10 heavyweights.
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The best british HW title fight I’ve ever seen and it’s even better because these two are legit prospects but like you say, have fallen under the radar.

Wardley has taken the tougher pro route with his lack of connections and amateur background, taking on hard fights for little money, he’s actually a free agent, a talent like that; blows my mind. Then Clarke, he’s a team GB vet who finally medalled at the last games, signed with Boxxer who have been feeding him cans until now, Boxxer are inexperienced and kinda terrible at PR, Adam Azim is getting negative publicity for facing Eubanks instead of Dalton Smith, Eubanks is not a bad fight but they had Adam win and then vacate European title who Dalton was mandatory for; moves like this just wakes up the racists from their arm chairs. I feel for Boxxer a little in that all the rival promoters have joined forces to blacklist Ben Shalom, but still.

Incredible fight though!
 
shaz619 said:
The best british HW title fight I’ve ever seen and it’s even better because these two are legit prospects but like you say, have fallen under the radar.

Wardley has taken the tougher pro route with his lack of connections and amateur background, taking on hard fights for little money, he’s actually a free agent, a talent like that; blows my mind. Then Clarke, he’s a team GB vet who finally medalled at the last games, signed with Boxxer who have been feeding him cans until now, Boxxer are inexperienced and kinda terrible at PR, Adam Azim is getting negative publicity for facing Eubanks instead of Dalton Smith, Eubanks is not a bad fight but they had Adam win and then vacate European title who Dalton was mandatory for; moves like this just wakes up the racists from their arm chairs. I feel for Boxxer a little in that all the rival promoters have joined forces to blacklist Ben Shalom, but still.

Incredible fight though!
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Thanks for the background. If he’s free he should move on , time is short in this sport & he’s nearly 30. For sure one of these best British HW fights .
shaz619 said:
The best british HW title fight I’ve ever seen and it’s even better because these two are legit prospects but like you say, have fallen under the radar.

Wardley has taken the tougher pro route with his lack of connections and amateur background, taking on hard fights for little money, he’s actually a free agent, a talent like that; blows my mind. Then Clarke, he’s a team GB vet who finally medalled at the last games, signed with Boxxer who have been feeding him cans until now, Boxxer are inexperienced and kinda terrible at PR, Adam Azim is getting negative publicity for facing Eubanks instead of Dalton Smith, Eubanks is not a bad fight but they had Adam win and then vacate European title who Dalton was mandatory for; moves like this just wakes up the racists from their arm chairs. I feel for Boxxer a little in that all the rival promoters have joined forces to blacklist Ben Shalom, but still.

Incredible fight though!
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Thanks for the background. Wardley should move on , time is short in boxing . I think both could beat Andy Ruiz , Wilder & maybe Parker too !

Would you like to see a rematch?
 

Gilberto Ramirez beats Arsen Goulamirian to win WBA (Super) cruiserweight title​

Mexico's Gilberto Ramirez claimed the WBA (Super) cruiserweight title with a unanimous points victory over France's Arsen Goulamirian in California.

It was the first defeat of Armenia-born Goulamirian's 28-fight career in his fifth defence of the title.

All three judges at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood scored the fight 118-110 in Ramirez's favour.

Victory extended the former world super-middleweight champion's record to 46 wins and one defeat.

Ramirez's only loss came in a WBA world light-heavyweight title bout against Russia's Dmitry Bivol in May 2022.

Goulamirian held the cruiserweight belt since 2018 but had not fought since November 2022.

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KingKhanWC said:
Thanks for the background. If he’s free he should move on , time is short in this sport & he’s nearly 30. For sure one of these best British HW fights .


Thanks for the background. Wardley should move on , time is short in boxing . I think both could beat Andy Ruiz , Wilder & maybe Parker too !

Would you like to see a rematch?
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Apparently Wilder/Zhang is being looked at in Saudi, I want to see Wilder one more time but my gut is telling me the Fury trilogy took everything out of him. And with Parker, honestly I think Andy Lee and the team in Morecambe have done a terrific job with him, it’s rare to see make notable stylistic changes to a fighter deep into their career, but he is the most active and improved fighter in the division, in great form to; he gives a number of top 5 HW’s a good fight.

I think both Wardley and Clark should move on, these type of fights take so much out of you and they still got a lot in the tank when we’re talking world level providing they take the right opportunities, they should have a tick over ideally not against a journeyman and look at top 10-15 opposition in the division
 

International Boxing Association loses appeal against International Olympic Committee decision​

The International Boxing Association's appeal against the removal of its status as the sport's world governing body has been rejected.

The IBA was stripped of the status by the International Olympic Committee in June 2023 and took the appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Cas said the IBA had not made enough change in financial transparency, integrity of officials and its culture.

"As a consequence, these three elements justified the IOC's decision," it said.

The IOC's executive board recommended the move after the IBA failed to meet set reforms following its 2019 suspension over governance issues and alleged corruption.

IOC members backed the recommendation with 69 of 70 valid votes.

Last year, in response to the vote, the Russian-led IBA accused the IOC of making a "tremendous error" and compared the move to Germany's actions in the Second World War.

The IBA has not yet reacted to Cas' decision, which was released on Tuesday.

Boxing at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was organised by the IOC amid concerns over the IBA's finance, governance, ethics, refereeing and judging, and the Olympic body will be in charge again for Paris 2024.

In April, World Boxing - a breakaway international federation - was formed.

Last month World Boxing said it will seek recognition from Olympic organisers to replace the IBA and keep the sport on the programme for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

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Mike Tyson v Jake Paul: Former world champion says boxing match will be an exhibition bout

Former world champion Mike Tyson says his boxing match against YouTuber Jake Paul on 20 July will be an exhibition bout and not an official fight.

Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, will turn 58 three weeks before facing Paul in Texas.

Paul, 27, beat Ryan Bourland in his 10th professional fight last month.

"This is called an exhibition, but if you look up 'exhibition' you will not see any of the rules will be fighting under. This is a fight," Tyson said.

The contest - which will not count to their professional records if it is an exhibition - will broadcast live on streaming platform Netflix.

It will take place at Arlington's AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, which has a seating capacity of 80,000.

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), the body that approve boxing events in the state, told BBC Sport that while a request to hold an event on the day by the promoter had been received; no proposed fights or further details were given.

"Under TDLR rules, in an exhibition fight the combatants wear bigger gloves (16oz), have two-minute rounds and fight in fewer rounds than a sanctioned professional bout," the TDLR said.

"In an exhibition, there is a referee but no judges and no winner is declared."

Tyson had his most recent exhibition bout in April 2020 against Roy Jones Jr, which ended in a draw.

Paul has won nine of his 10 boxing fights, mostly against ex UFC fighters, with his solitary defeat coming to Briton Tommy Fury in February 2023.

Speaking to Fox Sports, Tyson said Paul - who rose to fame by posting videos online - has come "a long way from YouTubing".

"I saw a YouTube of him at 16 doing weird dances. That's not the guy I'm gonna be fighting," Tyson said.

"This guy is gonna come, he's gonna try to hurt me, which I'm accustomed to, and he's gonna be greatly mistaken."

Tyson become the youngest heavyweight champion in history at 20, when he beat Trevor Berbick in his first title fight in November 1986.

The American finished his career with 50 wins and six defeats.

Outside of boxing, he served three years of a six-year prison sentence after being convicted of rape in 1992, and in 1999 he served a third of a 12-month sentence, external for a road rage assault.


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The trunks worn by Muhammad Ali in his epic 'Thrilla in Manila' victory over Joe Frazier are expected to fetch more than $6m (£4.8m) at auction next week.​

Ali's iconic white satin shorts went up for sale with renowned auction house Sotheby's on Thursday - and the bidding has already reached $3.8m.

The trunks, signed by Ali, were sold for $150,000 in 2012 but are likely to fetch 40 times that sum now.

The auction runs at Sotheby's New York branch until Friday 12 April.

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Australian Skye Nicolson outpointed Denmark's Sarah Mahfoud to claim the WBC featherweight title in Las Vegas.

Nicolson, who is based in the UK, was a comfortable winner, the judges scoring the fight 100-90 100-90 99-91 in the 28-year-old's favour.

Nicolson, who now has 10 wins from 10 fights, then called out WBA, WBO and IBF champion Amanda Serrano.

"I'm ready when she's ready. I want the belts. It's nothing personal Amanda, but I'm ready when you are," she said.

Serrano vacated the WBC featherweight title in December after the sanctioning body refused to allow three-minute rounds for women fighters competing for their titles.

Nicolson won the interim belt by beating Lucy Wildheart before fighting Mahfoud for the vacant belt over 10 two-minute rounds.

"If the only way to fight Amanda Serrano is over 12 three-minute rounds then talk to my team and we'll make it happen," added Nicolson.

Meanwhile, on the same card Great Britain's Gal Yafai stopped Argentine Agustin Gauto in the eighth round of their flyweight bout.

The win means Yafai, the 2020 Olympic champion, has won all of his seven professional fights.


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Former British and Commonwealth champion Chris Jenkins says he is retiring from boxing because of the results of his annual brain scan.​

The Welshman says his scan shows "an abnormality," compared with last year.

The 35-year old says he is retiring as he wants to prioritise his health.

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Fabio Wardley: 'Strong possibility' of Frazer Clarke rematch, says British heavyweight champion​

British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion Fabio Wardley says there is a "very strong possibility" of a hotly-anticipated rematch with Frazer Clarke.

Wardley and challenger Clarke fought out a thrilling split-decision draw at London's O2 Arena earlier this month.

The bout was one of the fights of 2024 so far and Clarke has already stated his case for a return meeting.

"I'm always looking for the big fights, the big opponents, the big occasions," Wardley told BBC Radio Suffolk.

"I want to be part of the big events so there's no steps back for me, it's always marching forward."

Wardley, however, insists he will not rush into a decision and indicated he could vacate the Lonsdale Belt if the right opportunity comes up elsewhere.

"I'm still undefeated, I've still got all my belts, I'm still in prime position in terms of governing bodies and rankings, so there are still options for me on the table," he added.

If a rematch is set, big Ipswich Town fan Wardley is keen for it to take place at Portman Road, the Tractor Boys' home ground.

"It's definitely a possibility - dates are the biggest problem, but it's an option we are looking at," said Wardley, who has been the British champion since November 2022.

The initial bout was the first time Wardley had been taken to the scorecards since his professional debut five years ago, having amassed 16 successive stoppage wins since then.

The 29-year-old scored the fight's only knockdown but fought most of the bout with a bad cut on his nose.

"There are massive amounts to learn from that - it was the first time I've had a massive cut like that, the first time I'd gone 12 rounds," Wardley added.

"Knowing I've done it and I can do it going forward, having that faith and that self-belief - I still had a lot in the tank, so it gives you good confidence if I have to go through all that again."

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Charlie Edwards defeats Georges Ory for bantamweight title in unanimous points decision​

Charlie Edwards took a positive step in his bid to become a two-weight world champion as he defeated French southpaw Georges Ory on points in London.

Briton Edwards' win at York Hall in Bethnal Green secured the vacant WBC International silver bantamweight title.

The 31-year-old scored a unanimous 98-92 victory with all three judges.

"It was very special night. Hopefully it's the start of another special journey," Edwards told Channel 5.

"I've got the first one out of the way and after I have got the second and third out the way, I am coming back for world honours."

Former European bantamweight champion Ory had come into the fight on the back of six victories but was outclassed by the impressive Edwards.

The Sutton-born fighter held the WBC flyweight title from 2018 to 2019 but vacated it, citing issues with making the 112lb weight, and has fought sporadically since then.

His younger brother Sunny is a former IBF flyweight title holder and the prospect of a fight between the pair has been talked up by both siblings in the past.

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Ellie Scotney claims second super-bantamweight belt, Rhiannon Dixon beats Karen Elizabeth Carabajal

Ellie Scotney claimed her second world super-bantamweight title as she overpowered Segolene Lefebvre on a great night for British women's boxing at Manchester Arena.

Scotney added the WBO belt to her IBF title as she dominated her French opponent over 10 rounds, winning on the judges' scorecards 99-91, 97-93, 96-94.

The London-born fighter has now won all nine of her professional bouts, with Lefebvre suffering her first loss in 19 fights.

Earlier, Rhiannon Dixon completed her journey from pharmacist to world champion as she beat Karen Elizabeth Carabajal to claim the WBO lightweight belt.

In the headline event, Zelfa Barrett delighted his home Manchester crowd by stopping Jordan Gill to claim the WBA international super-featherweight title.

Barrett dropped Gill to the canvas twice in round 10 with body shots, before a succession of blows to the head led to the referee waving off the fight.


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Ellie Scotney claims second super-bantamweight belt, Rhiannon Dixon beats Karen Elizabeth Carabajal

Ellie Scotney claims her second world super-bantamweight title as she overpowers Segolene Lefebvre, after fellow Briton Rhiannon Dixon completes her journey from pharmacist to world champion.
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Deontay Wilder will face Zhilei Zhang on 1 June after making shock move to Matchroom

American heavyweight Deontay Wilder has signed with Matchroom Boxing and will face Zhilei Zhang as part of the five-versus-five card against Queensberry Promotions on 1 June in Saudi Arabia.

Wilder's link up with promoter Eddie Hearn came as a surprise as Matchroom and Queensberry unveiled their fighters in the most spectacular fashion at a news conference in London.

The 10 fighters wore white masks before being unveiled one by one.

Heavyweight Daniel Dubois - the first to be revealed - will face Filip Hrgovic in a world-title final eliminator in Riyadh and Liverpool featherweight Nick Ball will challenge WBA world champion Raymond Ford.

A middleweight contest between unbeaten Londoner Hamzah Sheeraz and American Austin 'Ammo' Williams and an all-British cruiserweight bout between Willy Hutchinson and Craig Richards complete the line-up.

Wilder was the last man to be unmasked. He bellowed his trademark 'Bomb Squad' as a grinning Hearn pumped his fist.

"Nobody ever thought me and Eddie would be working together. This is the ultimate surprise," Wilder said.

Hearn added: "For one night only, we work together."



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Deontay Wilder will face Zhilei Zhang on 1 June after making shock move to Matchroom

Heavyweight Deontay Wilder has signed with Matchroom Boxing and will face Zhilei Zhang as part of the five-versus-five card against Queensberry Promotions in June
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Deontay Wilder says Anthony Joshua fight will be revived with big win over Zhilei Zhang​

Deontay Wilder says he is "90%" sure a fight with Anthony Joshua will happen in the future.

The American heavyweight faces Zhilei Zhang on 1 June, six months on from his shock defeat by Joseph Parker.

The loss to Parker derailed a planned fight against Joshua, but Wilder says the long-awaited bout can still happen.

"People are always going to want to see that fight no matter what," Wilder told BBC Sport. "I put it in the high 90s [percentage chance of happening]."

Joshua and Wilder both fought on the same night last December, with a view to meeting in April 2024, but the Briton was forced to fomer UFC champion Francis Ngannou instead after Wilder's defeat.

Wilder, 38, says the loss was in part down to his 14 months of inactivity leading up to the Parker fight, but said a big win will resurrect interest in the contest.

"I always said it before, it'll be a shame if we never fought," Wilder said of Joshua.

"It only takes that one fight, that one night. June 1st is going to be that night, that one fight.

"Deontay Wilder knocks [Zhang's] head off and the world goes crazy.

"And there we go again, Wilder versus Joshua. They want it [again]."

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Deontay Wilder says Anthony Joshua fight will be revived with big win over Zhilei Zhang

Heavyweight Deontay Wilder says it would be a "shame" if he and Anthony Joshua never fought as he prepares to fight Zhilei Zhang.
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best fight promo ive seen in ages, also hyped to see sheeraz step up, i used to doubt him earlier in his fights but he really seems to be coming into his own as hes grown into his strength.


the fact this is essentially the undercard to biterbiev bivol is mad, saudis have been a godsend for boxing.
 
Teofimo Lopez (20-1, 13 KOs) appears to be becoming increasingly frustrated on social media and has intimated that Top Rank is making him offers that he is not satisfied with.

Lopez last appeared in February against Jamaine Ortiz (17-2-1, 8 KOs) in Las Vegas. He failed to impress but still successfully defended his WBO super lightweight title for the first time with a unanimous decision win.

Despite victory, Lopez was subject to criticism from the likes of Terence Crawford and Gervonta Davis, who mocked Lopez on social media for his poor performance. Lopez had been vocal in the pre-fight build-up before facing Ortiz, calling out Crawford while also being subjected to a call out of his own from Keyshawn Davis, who fought Jose Pedraza on the same February 8 bill.

Speculation persists regarding Lopez’s next fight, with no confirmed date as to when the WBO champion will defend his title. Last month, however, it was reported Lopez will box Canadian Steve Claggett (38-7-2, 26 KOs) in Miami, Florida, with a provisional date of June 29 in the works.

“How many “take it or leave it” do I have to go through?” Lopez posted on X, regarding his recent negotiations.

“What a joke @trboxing @BobArum.”

Lopez has been no stranger to being outspoken regarding his relationship with Top Rank. Following his impressive victory against Josh Taylor (19-1, 13KOs) last July, Lopez stated that he was retiring from the sport before reversing the decision in the weeks following his victory in New York.

The two-weight world champion has previously criticized Top Rank and ESPN, saying he was unsatisfied with the purses he had previously been paid. Lopez has previously claimed that he has generated “over $100 million” in revenue for ESPN, the primary broadcaster of Top Rank events.

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Devin Haney v Ryan Garcia: Challenger misses weight and cannot win WBC world title on Saturday​

American Ryan Garcia weighed 3.2lb over the 10st limit for Saturday's light-welterweight contest against compatriot Devin Haney in Brooklyn, New York.

The fight at the Barclays Center will go ahead after Garcia's team agreed to compensate world champion Haney.

But Garcia, 25, will not be eligible to win Haney's WBC title.

At a bizarre weigh-in, Garcia downed what appeared to be a beer on the scales and the two were held apart by security during an intense face-off.

Haney's father and trainer Bill sparked a minor melee before the face-off and Golden Boy promoter Oscar de la Hoya had the difficult job of trying to keep a screaming Garcia and Haney apart from each other.

"Enough of that funny business, we have a fight tomorrow," Garcia said.

"I did my best to make this weight. I put myself through hell. At the end of the day I am the best fighter here. I am going to knock him out and everybody will be cheering."

Garcia's antics have been criticised in the build-up, with several erratic, often unsubstantiated and defamatory social media posts in recent months.

The Californian launched a foul-mouthed tirade at both 25-year-old Haney and a member of the crowd at Thursday's news conference.

He also shook hands with Haney after the champion demanded $500,000 in compensation for every pound Garcia weighed over the limit, despite the challenger's team instructing him not to agree to the deal.

Haney posted on social media to say Garcia had "honoured the $500k per pound" deal.

Two-weight world champion Haney has won all 31 pro bouts and is widely considered one of boxing's pound-for-pound stars.

Garcia boasts 24 wins with one defeat - a stoppage loss to Gervonta Davis in April 2023.

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American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York.

Garcia's left hook was his greatest asset as the previously unbeaten world champion Haney was floored in the seventh, 10th and 11th rounds.

Scorecards of 112-112, 114-110 and 115-109 saw the decision go to Garcia.

The Californian, however, did not win Haney's WBC light-welterweight title after missing weight for the contest.
 
MenInG said:
American Ryan Garcia floored Devin Haney three times in a majority points win over his compatriot on a dramatic night in Brooklyn, New York.

Garcia's left hook was his greatest asset as the previously unbeaten world champion Haney was floored in the seventh, 10th and 11th rounds.

Scorecards of 112-112, 114-110 and 115-109 saw the decision go to Garcia.

The Californian, however, did not win Haney's WBC light-welterweight title after missing weight for the contest.
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3.2 lb over the weight limit is a huge factor in his win, he was a welterweight on the night against a junior welterweight. That said, you still need to execute a game plan, but Haney had every right to pull out of this fight but he accepted the compensation instead, want to see the rematch at the agreed 140 pounds
 
Sam Noakes beat Yvan Mendy on points to win the European lightweight title at London's York Hall on Saturday.

The victory ends Noakes' run of 13 stoppages in a row as the Englishman was taken 12 rounds for the first time.

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Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe are set to meet in an all-British showdown for the WBO world cruiserweight championship on June 15 at Selhurst Park.

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Crawford to face light-middleweight champion Madrimov

American Terence Crawford will face WBA light-middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov on 3 August in Los Angeles.

Crawford, 36, has won all 40 of his pro fights, and will be targeting a world title in a fourth weight division.

Former heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz will face Jarrell Miller on the undercard at BMO Stadium.

The card will be presented by Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the Gulf kingdom's general entertainment authority.

It will form part of the Saudi cultural and entertainment festival 'Riyadh Season'.

Crawford is a former lightweight world champion and has also been undisputed champion at light-welterweight and welterweight.

He beat Errol Spence Jr in July and holds wins over Britons Ricky Burns, Amir Khan and Kell Brook.

Madrimov, 29, will make a first defence of the belt he won in March.

The Uzbekistani fighter has won 10 bouts and drawn one.


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Ferreira beats Lescano to win IBF lightweight title​


Beatriz Ferreira captured the IBF women's lightweight world title by beating Yanina Lescano on a technical decision.

The fight was stopped in the sixth round after Argentine Lescano had sustained a sizeable cut above her left eye in the fifth.

The judges each ruled convincingly in favour of the 31-year-old Ferreira, whose first world title was confirmed by 59-55, 59-55, 58-55 on the scorecards.

The Brazilian improved her record to five wins and no losses with victory at Liverpool's Exhibition Centre.

Ferreira is a two-time world champion and won Olympic lightweight silver at Tokyo 2020.

The IBF lightweight title was vacated by Ireland's Katie Taylor in January.


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Crawford to face light-middleweight champion Madrimov

American Terence Crawford will face WBA light-middleweight world champion Israil Madrimov on 3 August in Los Angeles.

Crawford, 36, has won all 40 of his pro fights, and will be targeting a world title in a fourth weight division.

Former heavyweight world champion Andy Ruiz will face Jarrell Miller on the undercard at BMO Stadium.

The card will be presented by Saudi Arabia's Turki Alalshikh, the chairman of the Gulf kingdom's general entertainment authority.

It will form part of the Saudi cultural and entertainment festival 'Riyadh Season'.

Crawford is a former lightweight world champion and has also been undisputed champion at light-welterweight and welterweight.

He beat Errol Spence Jr in July and holds wins over Britons Ricky Burns, Amir Khan and Kell Brook.

Madrimov, 29, will make a first defence of the belt he won in March.

The Uzbekistani fighter has won 10 bouts and drawn one.


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Good fight for bud, should look to unify at 154 lb
 

Boxer and ex-UFC champion Ngannou's young son dies​

Heavyweight boxer Francis Ngannou's young son has died.

The fighter posted a distraught message on social media on Monday night asking: "Why is life so unfair and merciless?"

According to reports in his native Cameroon Ngannou's son was 18 months old.

"What's the purpose of life if what we're fighting tooth and nail to get away from is what finally hit us the hardest!?" he added on X.

The fighter's manager Marquel Martin posted online saying that he along with "millions of others" will be praying for him.

Conor McGregor was among the fighters and fans to send their condolences to the 37-year-old boxer and former mixed martial arts (MMA) star.

"I am so sorry to hear of your loss Francis, my prayers are with you and your family at this time," the Irishman replied on X.

Ngannou's last bout was a heavy defeat by Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia. After the fight he dismissed the suggestion of returning permanently to MMA where he made his name.

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Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson officially sanctioned as professional fight

This summer's meeting between YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul and former world champion Mike Tyson has been officially sanctioned as a professional fight.

It means the outcome of the bout, which is scheduled to take place in Texas on 20 July, will appear on both their records.

Tyson, whose professional career ended in 2005, most recently competed in an exhibition bout in 2020 and will turn 58 three weeks before facing Paul.

Paul, meanwhile, beat Ryan Bourland in his 10th professional fight in March.


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Ryan Garcia has denied taking a performance-enhancing substance despite testing positive for a banned steroid before his win over Devin Haney

Sanctioning body the WBC confirmed it had "received notification" from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) that Garcia returned "adverse findings" in tests taken in April.

ESPN has reported that it obtained a letter, external from Vada showing Garcia's positive result for ostarine.

The samples were allegedly taken the day before and the day of his win over Haney in April, but the results came through afterwards.

"Everybody knows that I don't cheat," Garcia, 25, wrote on X.

"Never taken a steroid, I don't even know where to get steroids. I barely take supplements. Big lies, I beat him."

Garcia has 10 days to request for his B sample to be tested.

BBC Sport has contacted Vada and the New York State Athletic Commission for comment.

Ostarine, which is used to support muscle growth, has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned substance list since 2008.

Garcia floored Haney three times in his upset victory, but did not win his American compatriot's WBC light-welterweight title after missing weight for the contest.

The WBC requires all its fighters to enrol in its 'clean boxing program' and employs Vada to oversee the drug testing.

Golden Boy Promotions, Garcia's promoters, said they will "determine how this finding came to be".

"Ryan has put out multiple statements denying knowingly using any banned substances - and we believe him," the statement added.

Haney told ESPN the result has "put the fight in a completely different light".

"We learned about this situation not too long ago and it's unfortunate Ryan cheated and disrespected both the fans and the sport of boxing by fighting dirty," Haney said.

"Ryan owes the fans an apology, and by his recent tweet he still thinks this is a joke. We put our lives on the line to entertain people for a living."

British boxer Amir Khan was handed a two-year ban by UK Anti-Doping after he tested positive for ostarine in 2022.

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Ryan Garcia denies steroid use before Devin Haney fight after positive test report leaked

Ryan Garcia denies taking a performance-enhancing substance despite testing positive for a banned steroid before his win over Devin Haney.
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Beterbiev knee injury means Bivol fight postponed​

Artur Beterbiev's undisputed light-heavyweight fight against Dmitry Bivol has been postponed after he suffered a knee injury.

WBC, IBF and WBO champion Beterbiev, who had been scheduled to face Bivol in Saudi Arabia on 1 June, ruptured his meniscus in training.

"The plan is to reschedule Beterbiev-Bivol before the end of the year," said a statement by Top Rank Boxing. "Additional details will be provided in due course."

The undercard to the fight was the five-versus-five event between Matchroom Boxing and Queensberry Promotions, featuring American heavyweight Deontay Wilder's bout against China's Zhilei Zhang.

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority said that event would still take place.

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Beterbiev knee injury means Bivol fight postponed​

Artur Beterbiev's undisputed light-heavyweight fight against Dmitry Bivol has been postponed after he suffered a knee injury.

WBC, IBF and WBO champion Beterbiev, who had been scheduled to face Bivol in Saudi Arabia on 1 June, ruptured his meniscus in training.

"The plan is to reschedule Beterbiev-Bivol before the end of the year," said a statement by Top Rank Boxing. "Additional details will be provided in due course."

The undercard to the fight was the five-versus-five event between Matchroom Boxing and Queensberry Promotions, featuring American heavyweight Deontay Wilder's bout against China's Zhilei Zhang.

Turki Alalshikh, chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority said that event would still take place.

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Absolutely gutted.

I hope it’s nothing serious.
 
Undisputed champion 'Canelo' Alvarez hands Munguia first defeat

Alvarez handed Munguia the first defeat in 44 professional bouts, dropping the 27-year-old challenger in the fourth round and inexorably taking control to improve to 61-2-2 in his storied career.

The judges scored it 117-110, 116-111 and 115-112 for Alvarez, who retained his IBF, WBA, WBC and WBO belts.

Munguia, whose 34 knockouts included victories inside the distance in four of his previous five fights, came out on the attack.

He pushed back the vastly experienced Alvarez with his jab and rattled the champion in the third round with a right to the jaw.

But Alvarez responded in the fourth. After Munguia connected with a pair of solid rights Alvarez followed a left hook with a massive uppercut that sent Munguia to the canvas.

"You know, I take my time," Alvarez said of his measured start.

"I have a lot of experience. Jaime Munguia is a great fighter. He's strong. He's smart, but I take my time."

The fifth round opened to chants of "Canelo!" ringing in the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where support was evenly divided between the Mexican combatants in a fight coinciding with Mexico's Cinco de Mayo festivities.

An Alvarez jab popped Munguia's head back and, in the sixth, an Alvarez left hook had Munguia's knees buckling briefly.

In a fight billed as a possible changing of the guard, Munguia -- who has honed his aggressive style under the tutelage of longtime Manny Pacquiao trainer Freddie Roach -- continued to press.

But his vaunted power rarely bothered Alvarez, who repeatedly found a way past Munguia's guard to land the more damaging blows.

Munguia managed to assert himself again in the ninth round, backing the champion up with a flurry of blows to the face before Alvarez responded with more punishing blows to the body.

Munguia seemed to know in the 12th he needed a knockout, but once again it was Alvarez ending the round on the strongest note with another jarring uppercut.

"I have 12 rounds to win the fight, and I did it," said Alvarez, who has recorded 39 knockouts but none since he stopped Caleb Plant in the 11th round in 2021.

Alvarez said that after a few rounds he could see everything that was coming from Munguia.

The best right now

"He's strong, but he's a little slow," Alvarez said. "I can see every punch.

"That's why I'm the best," added Alvarez, who bolstered his claim to title of best pound-for-pound boxer in the world but demurred at the suggestion he's the best fighter in history to come from Mexico.

"When I retire, my numbers will say what position I'm in," he said. "I know there's a lot of great Mexican fighters in the past.

"But I'm the best who's fighting right now," he said.

Munguia could not disagree.

"There's no doubt I would have beaten anyone else tonight," Munguia said.

"Maybe I got a little desperate because I wanted to get the points back and get into the fight and he took advantage of it," he added.

"When he hit me with the uppercut I was more surprised than hurt."

There have been calls for Alvarez next to fight David Benavidez, a three-time WBC super-middleweight world champion who will step up to light heavyweight next month.

"I don't know right now. I'm going to rest and enjoy my family," Alvarez said.

"If the money is right, I can fight right now.

"At this point everybody's asking for everything, right," Alvarez added, pointing to the list of big names he has faced as proof he won't duck anyone.

"I fought all of them and I can do what I want," he said.

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Inoue thrills 55,000 in Tokyo as fightback denies Nery

Japan's Naoya Inoue climbed off the canvas to stop Luis Nery in six rounds to retain his undisputed super-bantamweight championship in Japan.

The first knockdown of his career only lit a fire in the undefeated Inoue as he outclassed Nery in front of 55,000 fans at the Tokyo Dome.

After exchanging left-hook knockdowns in the opening two rounds, Inoue turned on the style to break down Mexico's Nery and end the challenge to his reign via a brutal right hand.

It was a brilliantly entertaining performance from Inoue, who extended his unbeaten record to 27-0 and staked his claim as the best fighter in the world in any weight division.

Inoue expertly managed to fit all four world title belts around his 5ft 5in frame as he delivered a rousing post-fight interview to his adoring fans.

"How did you like the big surprise in the first round? I was not happy I got knocked down," Inoue said.

"That happening gave me good motivation. I am so thankful to get the fight against Nery."


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Benn provisionally suspended again after appeals​

Conor Benn has been provisionally suspended from fighting again after successful appeals by UK Anti-Doping (Ukad) and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC).

Benn was initially suspended from boxing in March 2023 after he failed two voluntary tests for female fertility drug clomifene before his cancelled bout with fellow Briton Chris Eubank Jr.

The National Anti-Doping Panel lifted the 27-year-old's suspension last July and Benn believed he was free to fight in the United Kingdom again.

However, appeals made by Ukad and the BBBofC against that decision were upheld on Friday.

BBBofC general secretary Robert Smith said Benn was provisionally barred from participating in any capacity in a competition organised, convened, authorised or recognised by the BBBofC.

"UKAD and the BBBoC were successful in their respective appeals of a decision handed down by a tribunal of the independent National Anti-Doping Panel in July 2023," he added in a statement.

"Mr Benn's provisional suspension was reimposed by the appeal tribunal following those successful appeals."

Benn, who has always insisted he is innocent of intentionally doping, is unbeaten in his 23 professional bouts.

His past two fights have been held in the United States with the most recent in February a unanimous points win over Peter Dobson in a welterweight contest in Las Vegas.

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Masterful Lomachenko Knocks Out Kambosos To Win IBF Lightweight Crown

Ukrainian boxing great Vasiliy Lomachenko clinched the IBF lightweight world title on Sunday after producing a supreme performance to stop Australia's George Kambosos in the 11th round in Perth.

In the main event at a sold-out 15,000 RAC Arena, heavy favourite Lomachenko defied the rowdy home crowd and dominated throughout.

Lomachenko left the Australian bloodied and sealed the 135-pound belt in the 11th round after dropping Kambosos several times before the fight was stopped by the referee.

It was the first IBF lightweight belt in the glittering career of former WBA and WBC lightweight champion Lomachenko, who has also won world titles featherweight and super featherweight. He is also a two-time Olympic gold medallist.

"I'm again world champion. I want to come back home and spend time with my family," said 36-year-old Lomachenko, who remained coy on his future.

Kambosos, a former champion, was unable to reproduce the form from his famous upset of Teofimo Lopez in 2021 at Madison Square Garden.

His pre-fight taunts of sending the 36-year-old Lomachenko into retirement fell flat.

"He's one of the best of all time. We tried our best, but he's a true champion," said Kambosos, who was defeated for the third time in 24 fights.

"I gave it my all. I gave it everything in my training camp."

Both fighters had a point to prove after losing to American Devin Haney in recent years.

Kambosos, who made his ring walk to the Eminem song 'Till I Collapse', needed to rely on his formidable striking and size advantage.

He came out aggressively and attacked the body of Lomachenko, who is sometimes an unusually slow starter.

Lomachenko got back into the contest through trademark lightning foot speed and counter-punching.

The brash Kambosos was unruffled and taunted Lomachenko after trading a flurry of heavy blows to end the third round.

The partisan crowd was right behind the Australian, but southpaw Lomachenko stepped up the intensity in the middle rounds and landed several stinging left-handed jabs that rattled his opponent.

Lomachenko strengthened his grip on the fight in the latter rounds, with several hard left-handed blows leaving Kambosos with blood flowing from his right eye.

Lomachenko thought he had knocked Kambosos down in the 11th, though it was ruled a slip, but then a vicious body shot did drop the Australian for an eight count.

Several more ferocious blows prompted the referee to stop the fight after Kambosos sank to his knee in his own corner, moments before the towel came in from Kambosos's trainer.

The showdown had been a long time coming, with plans falling through in 2019 before a fight three years later was scuppered when Lomachenko returned home to his family because of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In the two world title fights on the undercard, Mexican Pedro Guevara beat Australia's Andrew Moloney with a contentious split decision to claim the interim WBC super flyweight belt.

An aggrieved Moloney, a former champion who battled through a torn bicep, announced his retirement immediately after the fight.

"I'm done with this sport. That's the last you'll see of me," the 33-year-old said.

Australian Cherneka Johnson stripped England's Nina Hughes of her women's WBA bantamweight belt after winning the 10-round battle in a majority decision.

There was confusion after the ring announcer initially awarded the victory to Hughes after misreading the scores.

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Sherif Lawal: UK-based boxer dies after being knocked down during professional debut​

A boxer has died after being knocked down during his first professional fight in London.

Sherif Lawal was treated by paramedics at the scene after the referee ended Sunday's bout in the fourth of a scheduled six rounds.

He was taken by ambulance to hospital where he was later pronounced dead.

The UK-based boxer, 29, had lost the fight to Portuguese Malam Varela at Harrow Leisure Centre, in northwest London.

Warren Boxing Management said in an Instagram post that Lawal "collapsed" during the fight.

Heavyweight Tyson Fury said: "God rest his soul. You go in there, you're getting paid for danger.. We're there to inflict damage on each other by punching each other to the head and body and unfortunately things like this happen now and again."

The British Boxing Board of Control issued a statement expressing its condolences to the middleweight boxer's family.

"The thoughts of all those involved in boxing in Great Britain are with them at this difficult time," it said.

The rest of the scheduled bouts at the Harrow event were cancelled after the announcement of Lawal's death.

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Tyson Fury is adamant that nothing will stop him defeating Oleksandr Usyk when they fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world on Saturday

Neither man has ever lost a pro fight before. Fury is a rare undefeated, two-time heavyweight world champion - he had to vacate the titles he won from Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 before claiming the WBC belt from Deontay Wilder.

"Why will I win? Because it's what I do. I win, win, win no matter what," he told Sky Sports. "I've always won.

"What I deliver is victories. Whether it's by an inch or a mile, I deliver every time. Sixteen years as a pro, I've been delivering my whole life. They should call me the midwife because I always deliver."

How specifically he'll overcome Usyk, though, Fury does not speculate. He's quite prepared to improvise too.

"I'm sure Sugar[Hill Steward, his trainer] has got an idea for what he wants me to do in the fight. For me, I'll figure it out when I get in there. I've seen many styles before. I've fought orthodox and southpaws, tall, short, fat, thin… I've fought them all," he said.

"So I'll figure it out when I get in there."

The real difference, he suggests will be desire. "At the end of the day it comes down to who wants it more on the night and I think I'm that man," Fury declared.

The "immortality" of going down in boxing history will drive him on.

"This is the era of Hector and Achilles," he said. "So when there was two top fighting men in that day, the two best was Hector and Achilles. This is it. This is for who's the Hector and who's the Achilles.

"I believe the Achilles is me."

Fury's fight with Usyk was due to take place in February but had to be postponed to May 18 when the Briton sustained a cut in sparring.

With time relatively constrained for healing and recovery there have been suggestions that Usyk could take advantage and try to target Fury's scar tissue.

But the WBC champion scoffs at the thought of that swaying the fight Usyk's way.

"The cut, it is what it is. If it opens up in the fight, fantastic," Fury told Sky Sports. "It's not like I've not been cut before is it?"

Fury did deal with a terrible cut on his way to defeating Otto Wallin in 2019.

"I heard Klitschko say a way how to beat me is target the cut - that's not going to beat me. What are you going to do? Cause some blood to come out, a bit of blood on me. Some blood trickling down my face, that isn't going to stop me," he insisted.

"I just hope the referee lets me get a cut eye, if it happens.

"You need an army to stop me. Never mind a cut eye."

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The undercard was decent on the Usyk/Fury card, Cacacee upset Cordina with a brutal stoppage, I enjoyed watching Kabayel take Sanchez to school; both top 10 ranked HW’s and Kabayel made the cuban look like he didn’t belong in the same ring with his high pressure and aggressive combinations, and with the amount of time out the ring, I felt Briedis put im an excellent performance against Opetia even in defeat after getting warm, despite his age he can probably still compete for a world title maybe against somebody who doesn’t take away a significant reach advantage, Opetia did just enough and a lot of it was to do with how good his jab was but Briedis was starting to get under it just like in their first fight.
 
Super-featherweight Anthony Cacace pulled off a huge shock in Saudi Arabia by stopping Joe Cordina in the eighth round to win the IBF world title.

The Belfast underdog delivered a brutal performance, dropping the Welshman in the third as Cordina struggled.

Cacace, 35, continued to dominate the rounds with power punches before the referee halted the contest following a flurry of shots.

The 32-year-old Cordina suffered a first defeat in his 18th pro fight as Cacace claimed a deserved maiden world title in his 23rd outing.

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Briton Parkin to fight at UFC 304 as three bouts added

British heavyweight Mick Parkin will face Poland's Lukasz Brzeski at UFC 304 in Manchester on 27 July.

Parkin, 28, who trains with British interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall, has won the first nine fights of his career.

He last fought in March, beating Mohammad Usman, for his third victory in the UFC.

The bout is one of three added to the card at the Co-op Live Arena, with Ireland's Caolan Loughran and Shauna Bannon also in action.

Loughran will take on American Ramon Tavares at bantamweight, while Bannon faces Brazilian strawweight Ravena Oliveira.

The event is headlined by Birmingham's Leon Edwards, who will defend his welterweight title against American Belal Muhammad.

Manchester's Aspinall puts his belt on the line against American Curtis Blaydes in the co-main.



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Josh Taylor / Catteral is on this weekend, is happening a tad late and I favour Catteral because Josh has faded a bit. This is still intriguing because there is genuine hate between the two and with that level of animosity, it’a going to show in the ring because both will dig deep in places they have not been befofe.

The card in Saudi is exciting to, interested to see how Wilder bounces back from a big defeat and what he has left. Hamzah Sheeraz is in action to against Ammo Williams @ElRaja a lot of people been giving him unnecessary stick for not facing him which is odd when Hamzah has the better resume out the two
 
Fury wants the rematch, he informed Warren to follow up on negotiation with Usyk.

But am not certain it happens in October or if Usyk will want to go through that again.
 
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It would appear Usyk will give Fury another crack! he could have just rode off into the sunset (contracts are signed for the rematch but doesn’t matter if one of the fighters retire etc), but instead, he’s going to put himself through all of that again. Boxer’s are made of something else. I hope the IBF honour his request. Respect to Usyk.
 
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Josh Taylor / Catteral is on this weekend, is happening a tad late and I favour Catteral because Josh has faded a bit. This is still intriguing because there is genuine hate between the two and with that level of animosity, it’a going to show in the ring because both will dig deep in places they have not been befofe.

The card in Saudi is exciting to, interested to see how Wilder bounces back from a big defeat and what he has left. Hamzah Sheeraz is in action to against Ammo Williams @ElRaja a lot of people been giving him unnecessary stick for not facing him which is odd when Hamzah has the better resume out the two
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looking forward to hamzah, i thought he was one dimensional and didnt use his height well, but hes been improving last few fights. still to see how he deals with a more evasive fighter, cos most of his punches tend to be down the barrel. people will mention skeete, but think hes a diff fighter from that now, and the power of his jab alone will play mind games with potential opponents. havnt seen much of Williams, but should be a good night all around.
 
New bridgerweight division 'perfect move for Okolie'

Lawrence Okolie will fight Lukasz Rozanski in Poland on Friday for the WBC bridgerweight title.

The Briton was WBO world champion at cruiserweight and reigned undefeated until losing to Chris Billam-Smith last year.

While Friday's fight is being billed as a world title bout, bridgerweight is a new division, boxing’s 18th overall, and is not recognised by most of the boxing world.

The sanctioning body WBC created it in November 2020 to bridge the gap between cruiserweight (14st 4lb) and heavyweight.

While fellow sanctioning body WBA followed the WBC’s example, the IBF and WBO did not and neither the trusted Ring Magazine or boxing statistic website Boxrec recognise the weight.

WBO president Francisco Valcarcel previously said "having 17 divisions in professional boxing is more than enough".

For Okolie, it is a chance for him to prepare for heavyweight.

Bridgerweight begins at 14st 4lb (90.7kg), with a limit of 16st (101.6kg).

The Londoner has always suggested he was destined for the glamour weight class, but has taken the option to build into competing at heavyweight.



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looking forward to hamzah, i thought he was one dimensional and didnt use his height well, but hes been improving last few fights. still to see how he deals with a more evasive fighter, cos most of his punches tend to be down the barrel. people will mention skeete, but think hes a diff fighter from that now, and the power of his jab alone will play mind games with potential opponents. havnt seen much of Williams, but should be a good night all around.
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I hadn’t seen a lot of Ammo either but he is the equivalent of Hamzah as a MW prospect and you know what matchroom groupies are like, they and maybe some Americans have been pushing this silly narrative that he was being ducked and what not. I mean I can see why it’s an interesting fight, but not like we are use to them at this stage of their careers for it to be a duck. Both are in the top 10 now at 160 and it is Hamzah’s biggest test of his career in terms of facing somebody of a similar size, age and punching power, Ammo is a southpaw to which will be interesting to see how Hamzah handles that and the level of improvements he has made, there wont be a lot of fighters north of 154 who will glide around the ring like Skeete or other ingle fighters but they will still be lighter on their feet, Ammo will have decent footwork given his amateur foundation though
 
Okolie claims bridgerweight title with first-round win

Lawrence Okolie stopped Lukasz Rozanski in the first round to claim the WBC bridgerweight title.

The Briton floored the Polish fighter three times in his homeland before the referee ended the bout.

A powerful right hand from Okolie put Rozanski on the canvas for the first time and he was quickly down again after being caught.

Okolie then pounced with a flurry of shots to knock Rozanski down for a third and final time.

"This was the best moment in boxing for me so I'm super happy," Okolie told Sky Sports.

"New weight, putting the KO back in Okolie."

Okolie was WBO world champion at cruiserweight before losing to Chris Billam-Smith last year.

While his fight with Rozanski was billed as a world title bout, bridgerweight is a new division, boxing’s 18th overall, and is not recognised by most of the boxing world.

The sanctioning body WBC created it in November 2020 to bridge the gap between cruiserweight and heavyweight.

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Taylor and Catterall ready for long-awaited rematch

Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall collide in one of the biggest grudge matches in recent British boxing history when they meet in Leeds on Saturday.

The rematch has been over two years in the making following a controversial first fight in Glasgow in February 2022.

That night Catterall appeared to most observers to have outboxed Taylor and done enough to dethrone the undisputed light-welterweight champion, only for the judges to award victory to the Scot.

Now the bitter rivals will finally settle the score in a showdown promotor Eddie Hearn has described as “by far the biggest British fight of the year”.


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Terrific fight between Josh Taylor and Jack Catterall, and I feel the right man won. Jack has an amazing jab which picked off Josh all night for the most part and threw a clubbing left hand each time he came in, the lateral movement and his shoulder roll made it difficult for him to get hit clean, it was going to be difficult to maintain that pace and he did slow in the second half allowing Josh to come back into the fight with his better work on the inside, but the final two rounds sealed it for Jack in my opinion, he had Josh seriously hurt with some big left hand counters, and controlled him with his jab, he lacks that ability to finish, otherwise is a pretty clinical fighter.

Bob Arum had a huge meltdown after the fight with the judges scoring, but I just admire that the man at 100 years old still has enough passion for the sport to be outraged like that lol

I scored it 116-112 in favour of Jack Catterall, for Josh go have won there would need to be at least 3 swing rounds in the fight and am just not sure they were there, I could see it being a draw worst case and then I suppose taking into account judging error, best case for Josh he wins by a round. However, Jack landing the more telling blows and dished out some significant punishment, on a round by round basis some portions of the fight can just come down to preference but Jack’s work was so clean.

Taylor has had a terrific career, he has been in one too many wars, taking shots like these at this point will take years off his life. The man should retire and find something else to do, I hope he doesn’t need the money.

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Wish I have passion for Boxing like Bob Arum at 200 years old 😁😁
 
Catterall kept 'emotions intact' in grudge rematch win

"I felt that feeling last time," Chorley’s Jack Catterall said after his much-hyped rematch with Josh Taylor in Leeds on Saturday went the distance.

The light-welterweight outboxed and dropped Scotland's Taylor in February 2022.

A prolonged wait for the judges’ scorecards to be read out ended in heartbreak as Catterall controversially lost on a split decision.

It took 819 days for the rematch to materialise. After a terrific back-and-forth encounter at the First Direct Arena, Catterall once again raised his arms at the final bell convinced he had done enough to win.

The wait for the result announcement was comparably quicker this time as a jubilant and relieved Catterall was awarded a unanimous decision.

One official judged it 116-113, with two rather wide scores of 117-111.

But the general consensus was that the right man won. For Catterall, the revenge and redemption he so eagerly sought had been granted.

"There's been a lot of back and forth over the last two years, personal messages etc. But I believe we squashed that tonight," the 30-year-old said.


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Jack Catterall says he had to keep his "emotions intact" during his much-hyped grudge rematch win over Josh Taylor in Leeds on Saturday.
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Catterall kept 'emotions intact' in grudge rematch win

"I felt that feeling last time," Chorley’s Jack Catterall said after his much-hyped rematch with Josh Taylor in Leeds on Saturday went the distance.

The light-welterweight outboxed and dropped Scotland's Taylor in February 2022.

A prolonged wait for the judges’ scorecards to be read out ended in heartbreak as Catterall controversially lost on a split decision.

It took 819 days for the rematch to materialise. After a terrific back-and-forth encounter at the First Direct Arena, Catterall once again raised his arms at the final bell convinced he had done enough to win.

The wait for the result announcement was comparably quicker this time as a jubilant and relieved Catterall was awarded a unanimous decision.

One official judged it 116-113, with two rather wide scores of 117-111.

But the general consensus was that the right man won. For Catterall, the revenge and redemption he so eagerly sought had been granted.

"There's been a lot of back and forth over the last two years, personal messages etc. But I believe we squashed that tonight," the 30-year-old said.


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That was for sure, in a bitter rivalry both needed that extra bit of focus to no engage in cricketing terms like a pair of brainless sloggers, Boxing is truly unique, there is no place to hide in the ring, if you take the bait or let your emotions get to you, throw the game plan out the window. As much as it’s physical and tactical, it’s mental as much.
 
'I want to be the Arab Pacquiao' - Saudi boxer 'Zizo'

Psychology student Ziyad 'Zizo' Almaayouf closes the door and flicks off the light switch. A YouTube video titled 'stadium crowd shouts and chants' plays on his phone.

It's August 2022 and in a matter of days the Saudi fighter will be making his pro boxing debut on the undercard of Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua in Jeddah in his home country.

"I'm one of the first ever Saudi fighters. There's so much hype, all the media have their eyes on me. The Saudi leadership are really believing in me," Zizo recalls.

Nerves are really starting to kick in. Zizo shuts his eyelids.

"I'm looking at the fans. I'm smiling. I'm joking. I've done my ring walk and I'm now talking to the ref and giving him my hand, showing him my mouthguard."

Zizo plays out every scenario. He gets knocked down and back up. He wins on points. By stoppage. In Zizo's mind, his debut even ends in a devastating loss.

"Visualization is so important to me," Zizo adds. "It means I'll stay calm no matter what the outcome and what I'm presented with in the fight."


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Usyk v Fury rematch set for December - Saudi official

Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury are set to meet in a rematch on 21 December, according to the chairman of Saudi Arabia's general entertainment authority.

Usyk beat Fury by split decision to become the first undisputed champion of the four-belt era on 18 May.

A rematch was said to be in the works for October but Turki Alalshikh says the date has been pushed back to December.


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Dubois-Hrgovic sanctioned for 'interim' IBF title bout

Daniel Dubois' contest against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday will be for the IBF 'interim' heavyweight title.

The winner will be upgraded to world champion if Oleksandr Usyk is stripped of his IBF belt before a scheduled rematch with Tyson Fury in December.

Dubois, 26, will take on Croatia's Hrgovic – the number one ranked IBF fighter – as part of the Queensberry v Matchroom five versus five card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Usyk, who holds all four world titles, has requested an exemption from the IBF to defend his belt against Briton Fury rather than face his mandatory challenger next.

The IBF told BBC Sport that it "does not have a timeline as to when the decision will be made on Usyk’s exception request" but confirmed Dubois and Hrgovic will fight for the interim title.

The IBF added that the winner of Dubois-Hrgovic would be elevated to champion should Ukrainian Usyk vacate the belt.


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great fight by sheeraz, for better or worse, ammo Williams is to say, a unique fighter, and sheeraz had to figure out what to do with him, immensely professional, perhaps excessively so, but in the end he won by KO as soon as he chose to switch gears. sheeraz needs a little bit more intensity to his middle rounds, against better fighters he will have to be more risky and more proactive, because after round 3 he was barely under any pressure. also entertaining to hear dil dil Pakistan playing after sheeraz win.

i understand the whole saudi angle, and the great fights it brings, but the lack of build up and hype in the UK IMO could potentially endanger the long term penetration of the sport within the general cultural landscape. immediate fights are obviously more like to be for belts, but i wouldnt mind seeing sheeraz fight eubank jr in the UK at some point.
 
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great fight by sheeraz, for better or worse, ammo Williams is to say, a unique fighter, and sheeraz had to figure out what to do with him, immensely professional, perhaps excessively so, but in the end he won by KO as soon as he chose to switch gears. sheeraz needs a little bit more intensity to his middle rounds, against better fighters he will have to be more risky and more proactive, because after round 3 he was barely under any pressure. also entertaining to hear dil dil Pakistan playing after sheeraz win.

i understand the whole saudi angle, and the great fights it brings, but the lack of build up and hype in the UK IMO could potentially endanger the long term penetration of the sport within the general cultural landscape. immediate fights are obviously more like to be for belts, but i wouldnt mind seeing sheeraz fight eubank jr in the UK at some point.
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Watching this, I felt Sheeraz may just be the fighter we always wanted Amir Khan to be. Immensely disciplined in and out the ring, and while not exposed to same level of notoriety of being in the spotlight, I rarely see him make choices in the ring following a rush of blood or the roar of the crowd.

I take your point on the intent, make no mistake it is still there. He treated the prior level of opposition accordingly. Here, he had to give Ammo respect, on paper it was a 50/50 fight and I also think that Ammo earned his respect early on by the big southpaw left, Ammo has very heavy hands himself and Sheeraz had to show more defensively to avoid getting caught clean from a slick American fighter.

I liked how Sheeraz covered up each time he got caught and weathered the storm, it’s what I always wanted Khan to do for better or worse. Sheeraz has a freakish reach for 160 lb but he uses it so well defensively, when he covers up with that high guard must have been draining punching yourself out on his arms.

Excellent use of that ramming jab, that’s just one of the best in the business, he carries pop in both hands, but doesn’t load up and is generally efficient with his output, he is at his best at mid-range and your best hope is getting him on the counter when be steps in side, Sheeraz didn’t do a lot of that and it was respect again for Ammo’s counter punching ability.

Sheeraz could have focussed more on work rate but instead he chose single shots and 1-2 combinations, loading up just enough to hurt Ammo and make sure he was accurate, this proved to be extremely damaging for Ammo, unless he got to work on the inside (albeit risked getting caught with those uppercuts), Sheeraz just kept picking him off with that jab and when Ammo couldn’t see clearly, his foot speed declined with the vision and allowed Sheeraz to land his stiff right cross and left hook.

Ammo’s grand father passed away like a few days ago and he was very determined and showed a great deal of heart, many fighters would have gone down from some of the flush blows he took, and I feel Sheeraz just sensed it was only a matter of time, he’s a clinical finisher and he went for the kill at the right time, I actually think the fight should have been stopped 1-2 rounds earlier.

It was a WBC World Title Eliminator and I can’t fault his performance, at his age to. It’s time to step up now and just further develop his ring IQ by facing high quality world class opposition. They always say due to his height/reach he may be tight at the weight, but I hope they at least pursue one of the alphabet titles before he jumps up in weight, he lives the life outside and appears to manage his cuts well, if he can keep it up then he will be devastating form at 160 lb.

I agree with you on the UK, at the same time Boxing has needed this boost from the Saudis, they’ve taken the sport to another level. Rival promoters have been bought together and we are seeing the best fights possible, they have money but it’s being used well and there’s a vision behind it. I think Turki-Al-Sheikh has recognised we can’t overlook the UK as an important territory either and there will be shows his team will promote here to and perhaps we will get to experience the same quality under cards but with the better build and atmosphere, though I felt they improved massively on both those fronts for the Undisputed fight.
 
I thought I was imagining Dil Dil Pakistan was being played it was so late, until they did so again at the end of the fight lol they first put it on when Sheeraz got the first knockdown. Saudi has a lot of Pak expats there, maybe some of them attended 🤔.
 
Zhang also further exposed wilder for how useless he is. Ruthlessly put him away.
 
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Zhang also further exposed wilder for the Fraud he is. Ruthlessly put him away.
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Wilder is completely shot and passed it, he was a great champion in his prime who was avoided. When the two best fight each other as close to their primes possible and have a trilogy, they are bound to lose a part of them, the Fury/Wilder fights have been so damaging for him. The guy is 38 years old, doesn’t have the same fitness, speed, reflex’s, explosiveness or intent. Luis Ortiz was a much better fighter & southpaw than Zhang ever could be. Having said that, good for Zhang and China.
 
Dubois was terrific against Hrgovic, took some clean shots early on but composed himself and worked his way in with his jab and unloaded with his excellent combination punching, he always finds himself having to prove whether or not he has the chops for the world level, very few his age would have experienced the fights he has though and he has always humbled himself and gone back to the drawing board. Yeah he lost to Usyk but he is Undisputed now and he has huge moments in that fight. In the best form of his life imo and if the IBF to upgrade him to world champ status, fully deserved.
 
What about Frank HALL OF FAME Warren humiliating Eddie Hearns & Matchroom in the battle between promotional companies, it was a complete sweep 😁 and can’t say I wasn’t delighted to see the smile being wiped from Hearns smug face, and Frank bags an extra 3 million for winning to!

I for one loved the concept and points system, think we will see more KO’s and excitement in fights as a result.

Besides Queensbury / Matchroom, they could do USA vs UK, USA vs Mexico, USA vs Canada etc
 
Personally I’d pursue the world title fight if I was Sheeraz, the opportunity may not come again at 160, I hope that’s the goal and Eubanks is just a name they are throwing out there for a fight down the line.

For profile and the money, Eubanks isn’t a bad option at all / he’s a solid opponent, but world titles should take priority and if he manages to win one and they still want a fight with Eubanks, with a world title on the line it would be huge.
 
Any young fighter in the UK, you sign with Warren; the man is just class, it’s like he has a tree in his back garden, you shake it, and world champion level talent fall off the branches. But that’s just not it, he’s a shrewd promoter and man manager, it has to be said, his record speaks for itself and his eye for talent is excellent, not just the eye but also developing it. I love the immense confidence he had in Sheeraz to throw him at the deep end here, I think it was clever making him the captain to (captain’s get bonus points for the win and knockout), Sheeraz prides himself on taking the responsibility, Warren didn’t even flinch in giving him that spot / giving him push. He talks highly of his roster but with Sheeraz it’s in the same vein as other special talents he has worked with during his illustrious career.
 
Anthony Joshua set for Wembley showdown in blockbuster British bout against Daniel Dubois in potential world title fight

Anthony Joshua is poised to trade blows with British rival Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September, according to talkSPORT's Spencer Oliver.

Dubois proved he has the intangibles to hang with the upper echelons of the heavyweight division with a spirited display against Filip Hrgovic on Saturday night.

Boxing fans had branded Dubois "a quitter" after the Brit saw out both of his professional losses to Joe Joyce and Oleksandr Usyk on one knee.

But 'Triple D' showed plenty of heart against Hrgovic as he came through early adversity to batter the Croatian from pillar to post en route to an eighth-round stoppage on cuts.

Now, he is the frontrunner to face AJ in an all-British showdown at Wembley Stadium on September 21 for the soon-to-be-vacated IBF heavyweight world title.

"Anthony Joshua is looking to become a three-time heavyweight champion, and guess what, that happens on September 21 at Wembley Stadium, they are already in talks," former European champion Oliver told talkSPORT.com.

"Daniel Dubois boxed brilliantly last night against Filip Hrgovic and he won and deserves that shot against Anthony Joshua.

"We will see Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois on September 21, that is happening. A great fight for British boxing fans!"

Dubois picked up the IBF interim trinket by beating Hrgovic and is expected to be elevated to full champion as soon as the major sanctioning body inevitably strips Usyk in the coming days.

The Ukrainian is unable to answer the IBF's call for a mandatory fight as he is tied up by a rematch with Tyson Fury, which is set to take place on December 21.

As a result, the title will be passed to Dubois, who is expected to make his first defence of the red and gold strap against Joshua.

The other fight that was on the cards for the Watford powerhouse after Saturday night's unprecedented Queensberry vs Matchroom 5vs5 event was a clash with Zhilei Zhang.

'Big Bang' knocked out Deontay Wilder in the fifth round to seemingly end the 'Bronze Bomber's' career for good.

Although that fight doesn't appear to be next for Joshua, Oliver insists there will be plenty of appetite for it now that Zhang has got back to winning ways.

"That's still a good fight to be had, the fans will want that at some point, they obviously have history going back to the Olympics," he added.

"There are loads of great fights to make in this heavyweight division.

"We obviously want to see Anthony Joshua in there with Daniel Dubois but the fight everyone wants to see is the Tyson Fury fight.

"If Fury can go and right the wrongs against Usyk in December and Joshua beats Dubois then we should get that for all the belts."

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AJ set for Wembley showdown in blockbuster bout for potential world title

Anthony Joshua is poised to trade blows with British rival Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September, according to talkSPORT’s Spencer Oliver. Dubois proved he has the intangibles to hang with th…
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shaz619 said:
Wilder is completely shot and passed it, he was a great champion in his prime who was avoided. When the two best fight each other as close to their primes possible and have a trilogy, they are bound to lose a part of them, the Fury/Wilder fights have been so damaging for him. The guy is 38 years old, doesn’t have the same fitness, speed, reflex’s, explosiveness or intent. Luis Ortiz was a much better fighter & southpaw than Zhang ever could be. Having said that, good for Zhang and China.
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Yes. Wilder is 38 . And Zhang is 41, who also won't have the same reflexes, speed, as in his prime.
 
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Yes. Wilder is 38 . And Zhang is 41, who also won't have the same reflexes, speed, as in his prime.
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Zhang’s style is not dependent on explosiveness, his reflex’s or agility. He also hasn’t been in the same wars as Wilder and there are fewer miles on the clock, he’s had fewer fights and got into the sport late, therefore it’s not a like for like comparison when it comes to their age. As a general rule of thumb to keep it simple for casual observers, the first 10 years of your career are your prime, off course form, fitness, health and the amount of wear/tear decide longevity at the highest level.
 
shaz619 said:
Wilder is completely shot and passed it, he was a great champion in his prime who was avoided. When the two best fight each other as close to their primes possible and have a trilogy, they are bound to lose a part of them, the Fury/Wilder fights have been so damaging for him. The guy is 38 years old, doesn’t have the same fitness, speed, reflex’s, explosiveness or intent. Luis Ortiz was a much better fighter & southpaw than Zhang ever could be. Having said that, good for Zhang and China.
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Wilder not taking that DZAN deal which would have paid him $100-120 million for the Brazeale fight, two AJ fights in 2019 was a catastrophic blunder. There was no reason for him to go the Fury route again.
 
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Wilder not taking that DZAN deal which would have paid him $100-120 million for the Brazeale fight, two AJ fights in 2019 was a catastrophic blunder. There was no reason for him to go the Fury route again.
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Matchroom/AJ were offered more than that in 2018 to face Wilder for Undisputed, but they priced themselves out on the split, they were more happy to agree 50/50 for a potential fight with Fury for the title, but made negotiation extremely difficult when Wilder was champion, these are defensive tactics which don’t encourage the fight being made, AJ was carefully protected during that period and in his entire career has only fought one top 2/3 fighter in their prime which is Usyk. And I remember that deal, it was another sham, why should he have had to create a promotional pact with DAZN to face AJ? Did Floyd need to join Top Rank to get the Manny fight, the multi-fight deal didn’t make sense in that regard. AJ lost to Andy Ruiz Jnr in 2019 to and with the way he lost, the fight lost the heat it once had and by all respected publications, Fury/Wilder were the consensus two best heavyweights in the world and that fight was more appealing, the trilogy will go down in history from this era. Wilder made plenty of dosh, his biggest mistake was firing Mike Breland and keeping too many lacky’s in his camp.
 
To most casuals every top fighter is a bum as soon as they start losing, imagine calling the likes of Ken Norton, Frazier, Foreman, Cooney, Shavers and Lyle bums.

There’s a good reason why matchroom protected their cash cow against this in their prime:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1797716147628061177
 
Claressa Shields will move up to light-heavyweight to challenge Vanessa Lepage-Joanisse for the unified championship on 27 July in Detroit.

American Shields, 29, will be aiming to become a four-weight world champion.

The vacant WBO light-heavyweight title will be on the line, as well as Lepage-Joanisse's WBC belt.


BBC
 

Champion boxer Andy Tham dies in hospital after Cumbernauld motorbike crash​

A champion boxer has died in hospital three days after being injured in a motorbike accident.

Andrew Tham, 28, was riding a Kawasaki bike when it was involved in a collision with a Hyundai Tucson car in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, on Thursday evening.

Emergency services attended and Mr Tham was taken to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, but he died on Sunday.

Mr Tham, who was known as Andy, became Scottish featherweight champion last September after beating Jack Turner.

The Cumbernauld sportsman was managed by St Andrew's Sporting Club.

Source: SKY
 
AJ-Dubois, Wilder exit - What next for the heavyweights?

For the first time in almost 25 years the heavyweight division has an undisputed champion in Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

The weight has always been boxing’s glamour division and after years of disputes outside the ring preventing the best fights, fans are now getting to see the rivalries settled between the ropes.

With Usyk’s epic win over Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, and Daniel Dubois’ resurgence, what is next for the heavyweight division?

Will Usyk-Fury 2 be for undisputed title?

The Usyk-Fury rematch has already been confirmed for 21 December. That is the working date after plans for an October rematch were quickly put aside.

At 37, we could be witnessing the final chapter of Usyk’s incredible career while Fury, 35, will have an opportunity for revenge after his first career defeat.

The only question that remains is whether the contest will be for the undisputed championship.

Usyk has requested an exception from the IBF after it said he would be stripped of his title if he doesn’t fight his mandatory challenger.

The sanctioning body is considering the request, but did make Dubois' bout with Filip Hrgovic last Saturday a contest for the IBF 'interim' heavyweight title. Dubois will be upgraded to world champion if Usyk is stripped of his IBF belt before his rematch with Fury.

The IBF's decision will have big ramifications for the rest of the division.

What next for Wilder?

Deontay Wilder’s brutal stoppage defeat by Zhilei Zhang will have been hard to watch for many fans.

Once the most feared puncher in boxing, Wilder has seemed a shadow of himself in his past two fights.

Three epic encounters with Fury might have taken a lot out of the American, and successive losses to Joseph Parker and Zhang appear to have brought an end to the era of the 'Bronze Bomber'.

Wilder said before the fight he would seriously consider retirement if he suffered another defeat, but there has been no official announcement about his future.

He would have plenty of options if he continues fighting and seems to be popular with the Saudi Arabian powerbrokers.

But Wilder turns 39 in October and throwing in the towel is a strong possibility.

Comeback kings Dubois & AJ collide

Joshua, 34, is on a real hot streak since losing his world titles to Usyk in 2022.

The Watford fighter appears to have got his swagger back, with three stoppages in his past three fights - two of them outright one-punch knockouts.

He is expected to headline at Wembley stadium on 21 September. The frontrunner to face him is domestic rival Dubois, who is also on a comeback trail.

Former world champion and foe Parker is another option for Joshua, considering his recent wins over Zhang and Wilder.

Dubois, however, is an attractive option because the fight could be upgraded to a world-title affair if the IBF choose to strip Usyk.

Joshua appears to be on a collision course with Fury over the next 12 months, regardless of what happens in the Gypsy King's rematch with Usyk.

Were Joshua to become a three-time world champion in the meantime, or should Fury beat Usyk, it would elevate an already highly-anticipated match-up even more.

Media caption,

Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk broke down in tears when asked about his late father.

Heavyweight match-ups among heavyweight prospects

Beyond the potential world title fights, there are plenty of British heavyweight prospects to get excited about.

Joe Joyce continues his comeback campaign against Derek Chisora on 27 July, which promises to be a bruising affair considering both men’s all-out style.

The rematch between Fabio Wardley and Frazer Clarke is pencilled in for the autumn. After a brilliant first encounter in April ended in a draw, it is all to fight for in the second bout.

The undefeated ‘Romford Bull’ Johnny Fisher headlines for the first time against Alen Babic on 6 July in London, while English heavyweight champion Solomon Dacres defends his title and unbeaten record against David Adeleye on 20 July in Birmingham.

There is also Scotland-based Congolese Martin Bakole, who sits atop the WBA’s heavyweight rankings, while British teenage sensation Moses Itauma will continue his rapid rise and fight at least twice more this year.

The 19-year-old has won all nine of his bouts, seven by knockout.

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For the first time in almost 25 years the heavyweight division has an undisputed champion in Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

The weight has always been boxing’s glamour division and after years of disputes outside the ring preventing the best fights, fans are now getting to see the rivalries settled between the ropes.
 
Cricket Warrior said:
For the first time in almost 25 years the heavyweight division has an undisputed champion in Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk.

The weight has always been boxing’s glamour division and after years of disputes outside the ring preventing the best fights, fans are now getting to see the rivalries settled between the ropes.
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After the rematch, Usyk wants to move back down to CW.

He has been digging deep in the well and gone places he has never been before, physically it is taking its toll.

I personally think he should retire regardless off the result, nothing to prove and beaten the best as a multi-weight champion.
 

Couch & Hatton inducted into boxing hall of fame​

British legends Jane Couch and Ricky Hatton have officially been inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

The former world champions were honoured on Sunday in Canastota, New York.

Couch, 55, and 45-year-old Hatton join icons such as Muhammad Ali and Floyd Mayweather in receiving the accolade.

Fleetwood-born Couch was the first British woman to be inducted and only the 10th woman on the 'modern' list.

"I've got a habit of being the first, haven't I?" she previously told BBC Sport.

Joining the Britons in the 2024 class were American Michael Moorer, Mexico's Ana Maria Torres, Puerto Rican Ivan Calderon and American two-weight world champion Diego Corrales, who died in 2007 aged 29 in a motorcycle accident.

Couch retired from a trailblazing career with 28 wins and 11 losses, winning world titles at light-welterweight and was the first woman to be licensed to box professionally in the UK.

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Boxing: Jane Couch and Ricky Hatton inducted into Hall of Fame

Former world champions Ricky Hatton and Jane Couch were inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday.
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