THE RESULT: Ukraine is celebrating another boxing success tonight after Denys Berinchyk beat Emanuel Navarrete by a split decision to win the vacant WBO lightweight title. Scores were 115-113, 112-116, 116-112. KEY MOMENTS: There were very few to write about. This fight was untidy with two styles that didn’t gel. Thankfully, in the final few …
Richie Woodhall, the ex-WBC super-middleweight champion, is supporting Tyson Fury to emerge victorious in a potential rematch against Oleksandr Usyk. Woodhall, currently serving as a TNT Boxing pundit and co-commentator, observed the electrifying match last night from ringside. Usyk emerged victorious, dethroning Fury and securing the title of undisputed heavyweight champion with a hard-fought split …
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BRITISH heavyweight Frazer Clarke chose to pay tribute to Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury after last night’s undisputed heavyweight title fight in Riyadh. Going into the historic contest, Fury-Usyk was billed as a 50-50 contest, and the two men proved as much after going the 12-round distance. Although the Ukrainian got the nod, the two …
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EIGHTY per cent of Boxing News app users shared the opinion of two from three ringside judges that Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury, however one former British world champion thought otherwise. Kell Brook, who narrowly defeated Shawn Porter by majority decision a decade ago to claim the IBF welterweight championship, expressed his belief that Fury …
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DAVID HAYE was less than impressed by referee Mark Nelson’s performance following the undisputed heavyweight title fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury. The former unified cruiserweight champion and WBA heavyweight titlist was part of the 20,000 in attendance to watch the crowning of boxing’s first undisputed champion in 25 years. With the eyes of …
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By Elliot Worsell When asked about his thoughts on Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk responded by saying, “Just like a sniper.” He then pointed to the spot between his own eyes, symbolizing his method and mentality. Usyk implied that he only needed one opportunity, one chance to strike. To achieve this, he would adopt a stealthy …
In current times, the process unfolds as follows: a person makes a mistake, and the world quickly seizes upon it to make the mistake go viral. Subsequently, the individual apologizes and endures the consequences. However, as soon as the person discloses the magnitude of their suffering, everyone retraces their steps and endeavors to generate the …
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by Jack Hirsch IF you want to have an idea of how one Hall of Fame inductee’s status compares to another of the same year it can be revealed in the order they are asked to give their speeches. If you subscribe to the theory that the best is saved for last, then Ricky Hatton …
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JIMMY BIVINS Born: 6 December 1919 in Dry Branch, Georgia, USA. Died: 4 July 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Record: 112 fights, 86 wins (31 by KO/TKO), 25 Losses, 1 Draw. Nickname: The Cleveland Spider-Man. Division: Light-heavyweight and heavyweight. Turned Pro: 15 January 1940. Jimmy Bivins’ Career Breakdown Had 20 fights in 1940, winning his …
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According to a report, the upcoming homecoming event for Jaron Ennis in Philadelphia on July 13 requires a replacement opponent. Ennis, the reigning IBF welterweight champion, is nearing his ring comeback in less than six weeks. His scheduled opponent was supposed to be Cody Crowley, the mandatory challenger. Unfortunately, ESPN has recently disclosed that Crowley …
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