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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”
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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Michael Hunter has stated his desire to set up an all-American affair with Charles Martin in his next fight, to decide an eventual title challenger for the IBF heavyweight championship – who will then face current champion Anthony Joshua. Continue reading “Michael Hunter targets Charles Martin to decide future IBF HW title contender”
It’s been 100 days since Anthony Joshua avenged one of the sport’s all-time upsets, regaining his heavyweight titles with a comprehensive decision victory in Saudi Arabia. So how does Ruiz avoid becoming the modern-day Buster Douglas, falling into boxing insignificance?
Continue reading “100 days on from his nightmare in Saudi Arabia: What’s next for Andy Ruiz Jr?”
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…
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