THE RESULT: Cheavon Clarke is the new British cruiserweight champion after stopping Ellis Zorro in round eight. Referee Mark Bates waved it off with Zorro being in no position to continue. KEY MOMENTS: In round six, Clarke upped the pace and started working at an uncomfortable pace for his opponent. Things unravelled for Zorro, who …
BN weekly columnist Joe Hughes looks ahead to a fascinating clash of styles in Saudi tonight as Fury and Usyk clash for all the heavyweight marbles. WE finally see the heavyweight championship unified this weekend when WBC champion Tyson Fury faces WBA, IBF and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk. It’s a fight and an event the …
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FRANK Warren’s Magnificent Seven feature returns to Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, on July 20 with a host of domestic dust-ups on the roster. This is the best line-up since, well, the last one, which was on March 16 at the same venue. Some of the protagonists that night enjoyed themselves so much that they’re back …
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By Declan Taylor Team Fury has been cautioned by Oleksandr Usyk that their fight week antics will have no impact on his determination to become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world. Violence cast a dark shadow over Monday’s inaugural fight week event as John Fury, the father of Tyson Fury, engaged in a physical …
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THEY often look fanciful, adding to the sense of occasion. Organised to create an element of pageantry and ceremony around a big event. The grand arrivals have long become a staple of fight week kick-off, cutting the invisible ribbon to announce to the world that it’s all getting real. As expected, a trim and ready …
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By Declan Taylor According to LENNOX LEWIS, Tyson Fury will fully comprehend the significance of his legacy only after he has concluded his boxing career. Fury is set to go head-to-head with Oleksandr Usyk on Saturday night, marking the first time in over two decades that a heavyweight title fight will determine an undisputed champion, …
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According to promoter Frank Warren, Tyson Fury was dominating Oleksandr Usyk with his boxing skills until he unfortunately experienced a bloody nose during their heavyweight clash on Saturday night. As the ‘Gypsy King’ rose from his seat for the ninth round, a round filled with intense drama that would be etched in the annals of …
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What TV channel is Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall on? Exclusively live worldwide on DAZN, the fight will be aired for viewers to watch. Where is Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall being held? The First Direct Arena in Leeds. What time does Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall start? The broadcast of DAZN commences in the …
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By Alan Dawson LAS VEGAS — Ever since a kick-off press conference on the Canelo Alvarez-Jaime Munguia fight week in Las Vegas last month, Gervonta Davis has been determined to show the world what he sees as Frank Martin’s many weaknesses. Back in May, at a particularly fiery media event Boxing News attended at the …
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OUTRAGEOUS viral incidents have become commonplace in boxing. From flipping tables and lobbing water bottles to unsavoury slurs and downright acts of egregious violence. It’s hard to escape the glare of a camera when committing such atrocities. However, when it comes to gaining publicity, getting those misdemeanours in front of a screen is probably the …
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