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
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Joe Joyce beats Daniel Dubois via R10 stoppage, claiming five heavyweight titles
Joe Joyce (12-0) silenced his critics to end Daniel Dubois’ 15-0 unbeaten record with an abrupt tenth-round knockout victory at Church House in Westminster, winning five heavyweight titles – including the WBC Silver and vacant European strap – before calling out #1 ranked WBO mandatory Oleksandr Usyk (18-0) for a rematch that has been seven years in the making. Continue reading
Oleksandr Usyk outpoints Dereck Chisora, becomes new WBO inter-continental HW champion
Oleksandr Usyk outpointed Dereck Chisora to inflict the 37-year-old’s tenth professional career defeat in an entertaining main event matchup overnight, winning the WBO intercontinental heavyweight title on a night where Sky’s positive spin did little to help the British-based fighter against a far superior technical boxer who took his best punches and showcased his engine too. Continue reading
Povetkin’s promoter: After Whyte rematch, we’re pursuing Tyson Fury next
According to his promoter Andrey Ryabinsky, new WBC interim-heavyweight champion Alexander Povetkin has his sights set on ending Tyson Fury’s unbeaten record in 2021 with a proposed mandatory defence, but first has to beat Dillian Whyte in their November 21 rematch. Continue reading
Alexander Povetkin stuns Dillian Whyte with R5 uppercut, is new WBC mandatory challenger
Despite suffering two knockdowns in R4, Alexander Povetkin (36-2-1) landed a nasty uppercut in R5 to leave Dillian Whyte (27-2) out cold and send shockwaves across the heavyweight division – where he’s the new WBC interim title-holder and mandatory challenger for Tyson Fury’s belt after an unforgettable finish.
Matchroom Fight Camp begins on August 1, Whyte-Povetkin slated for Aug. 22
Eddie Hearn has officially announced a four-week fight camp which will see British boxing resume throughout August, headlined by an intriguing Week 4 where Dillian Whyte finally faces Alexander Povetkin for the WBC interim world heavyweight title and WBA lightweight champion Katie Taylor also features.
Eddie Hearn: Whyte-Povetkin may be first fight behind closed doors, post-lockdown
Dillian Whyte vs Alexander Povetkin, which was originally scheduled to take place this past Saturday, could be the first fight behind closed doors post-lockdown – according to promoter Eddie Hearn. It has been provisionally moved to July 4. Continue reading
100 days on from his nightmare in Saudi Arabia: What’s next for Andy Ruiz Jr?
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?
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Tyson Fury dethrones Deontay Wilder with brilliant R7 TKO, wins WBC heavyweight belt
Earlier this week, Deontay Wilder said Tyson Fury should be thankful for ‘feeding’ him. Oh, how quickly things can change. After being humbled with a R7 TKO defeat – the first loss of his pro career – Deontay’s sloppy display has propelled Fury further into dizzying heights and gifted him the WBC heavyweight strap too.
Wilder-Fury II: Frank Warren confirms third fight clause inserted in contract
Set to do battle this weekend in a rematch after their thrilling draw in December 2018, Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has confirmed an agreement is already in place for a trilogy fight between himself and WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Continue reading
Daniel Dubois wins WBC Silver HW title with R2 KO of Kyotaro Fujimoto
Daniel Dubois ended 2019 with a brutal second-round KO of Japan’s Kyotaro Fujimoto to record his fifth win of the year, retaining his WBO International heavyweight title while earning the WBC Silver strap at the Copper Box Arena. Continue reading
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…