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25 Jun 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr. has vowed to prove his stunning victory over Anthony Joshua was no flash in the pan as the Brit is “not good at boxing,” reports ringtv.com. Ruiz was sensationally crowned IBF, WBA and WBO world heavyweight champion by stopping Joshua at Madison Square Garden at the start of this month. The Mexican is set…
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27 May 2019
The involvement of professional bodies in the boxing tournament at next year’s Olympic Games appears to have moved a step closer after the World...
8 May 2019
Anthony Joshua has issued a rallying cry to Deontay Wilder for a huge heavyweight clash later this year, reports express.co.uk. Joshua and Wilder are the two world heavyweight champions in boxing. Joshua holds the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts, while Wilder is in possession of the WBC strap. Wilder last fought against Fury to…
24 Apr 2019
A new opponent for Anthony Joshua’s June 1 heavyweight fight in New York will be announced this week, promoter Eddie Hearn says, reports Reuters.
28 Feb 2019
President of the Warri Boys Association (WBA), Lagos branch, Chief Godwin Okene, has charged Delta State electorates to eschew violence and any acts of thuggery, as the nation prepares for the gubernatorial election scheduled March 9, 2019. Okene added that any form of negative activity or anti-social behavior would be inimical to peaceful and orderly…
22 Feb 2019
World heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has predicted that he would batter his latest opponent, Jarrell Miller before knocking him out in the eight round when the duo face-off later this year, reports dailymail.co.uk. Speaking during a freestyle RAP on American radio yesterday, the heavyweight champion also addressed his opponent’s accusations, made at a heated…
20 Feb 2019
Jarrell Miller branded Anthony Joshua a "prima donna" as their rivalry ignited in New York.
16 Feb 2019
A blockbuster rematch between heavyweight fighters Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is set to be announced on Monday. The pair will meet for a second time after taking a share of the spoils in a controversial draw in December and will now have a chance to fight for a definitive result. Fury was adjudged to…
10 Nov 2018
Anthony Joshua showed off his ever-imposing physique while on holiday in Jamaica as he continues to soak up the sun during his brief hiatus away from the ring. The IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champions of the world overcame his most recent challenge back in September when he felled Alexander Povetkin in the seventh round…
20 Oct 2018
Former British and Commonwealth World Boxing Association (WBA) International Light Heavyweight Champion, Peter Oboh, has hailed the Super Eagles...
22 Sep 2018
British-born Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, has insisted he will have to ‘put on his dancing shoes’ after weighing in almost two stone heavier than Alexander Povetkin...
1 Apr 2018
Britain’s Nigerian-born Anthony Joshua moved a step closer to becoming undisputed heavyweight champion of the world on Saturday after beating New Zealander Joseph Parker on a unanimous points decision.

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