Ahead of his heavyweight debut against Chazz Witherspoon live on DAZN overnight, the 32-year-old Ukranian (16-0, 12 KOs) already has eyes on the division’s big guns with intriguing showdowns to be made in 2020. Continue reading
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Errol Spence Jr beats Shawn Porter, unifying middleweight gold in memorable battle
During an eagerly-awaited unification bout, Errol Spence Jr won via split decision: 116-111, 112-115, 116-111 to retain his IBF belt while claiming the WBC world welterweight title against a relentless Shawn Porter at Staples Center in an enthralling Fight of the Year candidate. Continue reading
Despite severe cut, Tyson Fury battles to points win vs. Otto Wallin
Far from pretty, a more competitive scrap than most expected but Tyson Fury importantly came through victorious with a unanimous decision win (116-112, 117-111, 118-110) against spirited Swede Otto Wallin, who was unbeaten in 20 previous fights before their clash in Las Vegas.
Chris Eubank Jr planning October/November return
IBO super-middleweight champion Chris Eubank Jr has revealed he’s planning an in-ring return either next month or at some stage in November. But the fight will be on his terms as he continues into the peak years of an eight-year professional career.
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Charles Martin emerges as frontrunner for Tyson Fury’s next fight – Questions asked
Former IBF heavyweight champion Charles Martin has emerged as a frontrunner for Tyson Fury’s next bout. If reports are true though, it would represent yet another weak opponent who wouldn’t set the 30-year-old up well with a Deontay Wilder rematch on the horizon…
Dillian Whyte beats Oscar Rivas on points, now Deontay Wilder’s mandatory challenger
Dillian Whyte survived a ninth-round knockdown and ended Oscar Rivas’ unbeaten record with a unanimous points victory to win the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title and officially become the mandatory challenger for Deontay Wilder’s WBC belt during an electric night at London’s 02 Arena.
Daniel Dubois wins British heavyweight title with R5 KO of Nathan Gorman
Daniel Dubois became the third-youngest heavyweight champion of all-time after an emphatic fifth-round knockout over fellow unbeaten compatriot Nathan Gorman defiantly silenced critics at London’s 02 Arena.
