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Exclusive: Dewey Cooper interview – Joshua study, big predictions and future plans as Ngannou returns this Friday

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Dewey Cooper speaks during the Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou Press Conference at Outernet London on January 15, 2024 in London, England.

Deep into another Anthony Joshua fight week, build-up before Friday’s fantastic heavyweight clash continues. I spoke to Francis Ngannou’s highly-rated head coach Dewey Cooper about many topics including: how he and the team have studied the Olympic champion, helping their Cameroonian charge develop in a new sport while assessing the landscape across disciplines in 2024. Continue reading “Exclusive: Dewey Cooper interview – Joshua study, big predictions and future plans as Ngannou returns this Friday” →

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Deontay Wilder talks up Robert Helenius challenge before his long-awaited comeback on Oct. 15

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Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder works on his timing with trainer Malik Scott at UFC APEX on September 22, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wilder is...

After hinting at potentially retiring, former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is back this weekend against a familiar face in his long-time sparring partner Robert Helenius. Gone are the aggressive soundbites and violent sentiments heading into fight week but the most important question given his comeback is, how will he fare against an in-form opponent? Continue reading “Deontay Wilder talks up Robert Helenius challenge before his long-awaited comeback on Oct. 15” →

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Here we go again: Ruiz ends 16-month layoff against Ortiz this weekend, needing continuity

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Having promised more activity yet eventually spending 16 months of his boxing prime sidelined with injuries and various other teething problems, former heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz has a stiff return challenge awaiting him this weekend against two-time title challenger Luis Ortiz. Having dealt with tricky times outside the ring, will the 32-year-old have the last laugh? Continue reading “Here we go again: Ruiz ends 16-month layoff against Ortiz this weekend, needing continuity” →

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Joseph Parker’s improved display vs. Derek Chisora sets up encouraging 2022

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Joseph Parker punches Derek Chisora during the WBO Intercontinental Heavyweight Title fight between Joseph Parker and Derek Chisora at the AO Arena...

Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker produced a refreshing change for once en route to a comfortable decision win over a gamely Derek Chisora – dodgy scorecards aside. While he’ll remain in Morecambe with his family and team over Christmas, the 29-year-old will hope this showing sets up a successful return to the top table with big fights to make in 2022. Continue reading “Joseph Parker’s improved display vs. Derek Chisora sets up encouraging 2022” →

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Even after patchy Carlos Takam weekend win, time is of the essence for Joe Joyce

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Joe Joyce celebrates victory against Carlos Takam after the WBO International, WBC Silver and Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Championships at the SSE...

After ending Carlos Takam’s night with a sixth-round TKO finish on Saturday, he called for a title fight against the AJ-Usyk winner ringside. Nonetheless, British heavyweight contender Joe Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs, #2 WBO) knows it’s not that straightforward – as much as he’d like it to be – considering he’s 36 in September and doesn’t have time to waste hovering below the top guys. Continue reading “Even after patchy Carlos Takam weekend win, time is of the essence for Joe Joyce” →

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Whyte eager for in-ring return, while Povetkin not ready yet as retirement looms large

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Photos: Dillian Whyte, Alexander Povetkin - Show Off Moves at Open Workout - Boxing News

After seeing domestic rival Anthony Joshua retain his world titles with a R9 KO victory against Kubrat Pulev inside Wembley Arena last weekend, Dillian Whyte (27-2, 18 KOs) is in no mood to wait much longer for a proposed rematch against WBC interim heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin (36-2-1, 25 KOs), four months after a surprise fifth-round knockout defeat. Continue reading “Whyte eager for in-ring return, while Povetkin not ready yet as retirement looms large” →

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Anthony Joshua earns R9 KO victory over Kubrat Pulev, retains his HW titles

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Anthony Joshua (24-1) shook off ring rust and occasional nervy moments after an explosive third-round to blast IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev (28-2) – retaining his heavyweight titles with a ninth-round KO win. Naturally, the attention turns towards WBC champion Tyson Fury: there’s clear determination from their promoters to make a unification bout in 2021.

Continue reading “Anthony Joshua earns R9 KO victory over Kubrat Pulev, retains his HW titles” →

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Tyson Fury wins in style with second-round TKO over Tom Schwarz

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Making his Las Vegas debut with an eye on Deontay Wilder ahead of their 2020 rematch, it was crucial Fury made a statement. Doing precisely that, he also ended an unbeaten streak too with a dominant display at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Continue reading “Tyson Fury wins in style with second-round TKO over Tom Schwarz” →