Boxing
21 Dec
Usyk looking serene Fury took his time getting to the ring, soaking up the atmosphere. He shadow boxes a little in the ring as we wait for Usyk to make his entrance. Usyk looks ice-cool but menacing as he swiftly makes his way to the ring. READ ALSO:Fury vs. Usyk: Boxing aficionados pick who will…
21 Dec
Fresh report emanating from Riyadh says Tyson Fury has told his promoter Frank Warren that he wants a third fight with Oleksandr Usyk even if he claims the crown in their title fight on Saturday. The United Kingdom-born challenger immediately called for a rematch, as part of the fight’s terms, after the first bout but…
21 Dec
@Itunu Fury vs. Usyk: Boxing aficionados pick who will win? Here’s the hot take from three legendary boxers – current and former – as to who might win tonight between Fury and Usyk. Daniel Dubois, IBF heavyweight title holder (Picks Fury) Dubois, against all odds, defeated Anthony Joshua and is the man…
21 Dec
The last bout that precedes Usyk versus Fury's bout has been won and lost after Itauma knocked out McKeane halfway through the round. Well, that didn’t last long! No doubt that many, many more fans will know who Moses Itauma is after his first-round knockout of Demsey McKean just now. READ ALSO:Live build-up: Who is…
21 Dec
Television cameras have revealed what Tyson Fury’s dressing room looks like as he gets his hands taped ahead of the fight. It’s the first sighting of either boxer ahead of the main event. Fury appeared fully focused – as he promised he would be for this fight. No joking around this time! READ ALSO:Live…
21 Dec
Fury is a two-time heavyweight world champion and has been a professional boxer since 2008. The Manchester-born 36-year-old stands 2.06 metres (6 ft 9 inches) tall, with a record of 34 wins, 24 by knockout, and one defeat (34-1-1, 24 KOs). READ ALSO:Heavyweight foes Usyk, Fury set for titanic rematch Who is Oleksandr Usyk? Usyk…
21 Dec
Global attention now shifts to United Kingdom’s Tyson Fury as he faces champion Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine in the rematch of their heavyweight boxing title fight slated for Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia by 11pm Nigerian time Usyk beat Fury in May in a split decision to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the…
21 Dec
World heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk, like many mere mortals, often contemplates hammering the snooze button.
21 Dec
Super featherweight boxer, Sikiru Shogbesan, also known as ‘Omo Iya Eleja’, has set his sights on claiming the prestigious Mojisola Ogunsanya Memorial Trophy and the N1 million cash prize to be won by the best boxer at GOtv Boxing Night 32.
20 Dec
French former boxing world title holder Thierry Jacob has died at the age of 59, the mayor of his home city Calais announced on Friday.
19 Dec
Tyson Fury will be fighting for his legacy and revenge as well as three heavyweight belts in his rematch against the superlative Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday.
19 Dec
Tyson Fury is contractually bound to a trilogy fight with OIeksandr Usyk if he beats his rival this weekend, reports mirror.co.uk. The two heavyweight rivals are set to renew their rivalry on Saturday night, with Usyk
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