OLEKSANDR USYK has welcomed a third fight with Anthony Joshua despite being 2-0 against the former world heavyweight champion. Usyk won the IBF, WBA and WBO belts by virtue of a unanimous decision victory over Joshua at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium back in September 2021. He then followed it up by winning the immediate rematch…
By Ruth Raper The Olympic Games is no stranger to controversy, and Paris 2024 is proving to be no different. From human and political rights to the safety and security of athletes, there are a number of stories circulating. But the story that seems to have caught the world’s attention is that of Imane Khelif…
By Declan Taylor MOSES ITAUMA wants an all-British showdown with Joe Joyce in Saudi. The pair both boxed on the o2 Arena card on July 27 but had differing fortunes on the night. Joyce was dropped en route to a unanimous decision defeat after 10 brutal rounds with Dereck Chisora in the main event. But…
By Mark Butcher The Olympics and controversy share the same DNA. As mad as it may seem, the endless corruption and political disputes of the Games surpass anything we can conjure up in pro boxing. The five rings are a veritable magnet to toxicity. It’s a tournament of infamy, from Hitler’s Sieg-Heiling propaganda machine in…
THE most talked about story of the Olympic Games had a happy ending for Imane Khelif who won gold for Algeria in the 66kg final at Roland Garros. Greeted by a cacophony of noise Khelif was clearly the home favourite which was a stark contrast for her Chinese opponent Liu Yang who was welcomed to…
FORMER world middleweight title challenger Denzel Bentley is urging those who carry a knife to put their weapon down and try working out with Steel Warriors, an anti-knife crime charity. Steel Warriors uses the steel melted down from confiscated knives to create outdoor gyms like the one in Langdon Park, Poplar which Bentley recently visited….
THE RESULT: Sergey Lipinets defeated Robbie Davies Jr by 10-round decision in Plant City, Florida. The scores came in at 96-91 (Brian Garry), 98-89 (Joanne Richard) and 95-92 (Joe Ware). Knocked down three times, Liverpool’s Davies Jr boxed fairly well when not getting put on the canvas. This was effectively a must-win bout for both…
By Matt Bozeat WORLD Boxing have called for more countries to join them as they fight to keep boxing in the Olympic Games. World Boxing held their first meeting with the International Olympic Committee this week. Representatives met in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Monday at the Olympic House headquarters of the IOC. As it stands, boxing…
IT wasn’t that long ago that Jermall Charlo was being touted as a serious option for Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez. The Mexican opted to fight his twin brother, Jermell, instead, defending his undisputed super-middleweight status against the undisputed super-welterweight king. A fight against Canelo now seems further away than ever, given Jermall’s latest run-in with the…
ROBERTO Diaz left Golden Boy Promotions having, as one of the world’s leading matchmakers, long been so crucial to their success. During a potentially defining time in their short promotional history, his influence can perhaps even still be felt. By Declan Warrington. The fight between Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and John Ryder, in Guadalajara on Cinco…
