Spoiler role played perfectly. Former unified cruiserweight champion Oleksandr Usyk produced a boxing masterclass, with fantastic movement and a series of stinging left-hands – almost stopping Anthony Joshua on his feet in the twelfth round before ultimately winning the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles: 117-112, 116-112, 115-113 on the three judges scorecards.
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Boxing round-up: Benn’s new deal, Usyk confident, Parker-Chisora 2 booked
Fresh from his ten-round decision win over Adrian Granados, unbeaten welterweight Conor Benn (19-0, 12 KOs) has agreed a new multi-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing. Elsewhere, there’s praise for Oleksandr Usyk ahead of his heavyweight title fight against Anthony Joshua next weekend while Joseph Parker vs. Derek Chisora II has been confirmed for December 19. Continue reading “Boxing round-up: Benn’s new deal, Usyk confident, Parker-Chisora 2 booked”
Slow and steady: Conor Benn targeting Adrien Broner next, and it makes sense
After a dominant points win over Adrian Granados last weekend, Conor Benn (19-0, 12 KOs) has reaffirmed his desire to face four-weight world champion Adrien Broner next and while many have been quick to criticise his messy decision victory in Leeds, the 24-year-old’s plan is clear. Continue reading “Slow and steady: Conor Benn targeting Adrien Broner next, and it makes sense”
Joshua Buatsi passes gut check, earns R11 KO win over gritty Ricards Bolotniks
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It was delightful at times, dicey at others, but importantly light-heavyweight contender Joshua Buatsi passed his latest test with distinction against a durable Ricards Bolotniks effort in the main event to finish a three-week slate of shows from Matchroom’s DAZN Fight Camp on a high. Continue reading “Joshua Buatsi passes gut check, earns R11 KO win over gritty Ricards Bolotniks”
Ricards Bolotniks raring to shock Joshua Buatsi in their weekend encounter
Ricards Bolotniks (18-5-1, 8 KOs) faces Joshua Buatsi (14-0, 12 KOs) in the main event of this weekend’s final Matchroom Fight Camp show, a pivotal bout between two of the world’s top-15 light-heavyweights with a big promotion push awaiting the winner. Bolotniks is more experienced and has vowed to make this weekend a hard one for the Olympic bronze medallist.
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Dillian Whyte return mooted for August-September, Chris Arreola linked
Despite insisting that he’d find an opponent to fight over the summer, eager to remain active, WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte’s in-ring return could be as late as early September if his promoter Eddie Hearn is to be believed.
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Daniel Blenda Dos Santos was unbeaten, unknown and had plenty to gain as an overwhelming underdog against Joshua Buatsi, but the British light-heavyweight contender ended his night in four rounds with a patient and potent display that certainly would’ve pleased new trainer Virgil Hunter even though the 28-year-old’s pursuit of tougher opposition remains a pressing concern. Continue reading “Joshua Buatsi blasts past Daniel Dos Santos with R4 TKO victory”
Progress: Joshua Buatsi excited to showcase his USA-based improvements
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Preparing to make the sixth defence of his WBA International light-heavyweight title this weekend vs. unbeaten Frenchman Daniel Blenda Dos Santos (15-0), Joshua Buatsi (13-0, 11 KOs) has spoken of his excitement at being able to showcase his improvements after venturing to the US under world-renowned trainer Virgil Hunter as he eyes a title shot in the near future.
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Calculated Canelo Álvarez stops Billy Joe Saunders, eighth-round TKO win
Billy Joe Saunders had his moments, started the busier and led behind the jab to good effect upon occasion, but the Brit’s 30-0 unbeaten record and WBO super-middleweight title were both seized by the sport’s pound-for-pound king Canelo Álvarez after an eighth-round corner stoppage following a competitive fight, albeit one that ended with an anti-climactic finish.
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Time will tell: Canelo welcomes ring size change as Saunders gets his wish
Canelo Álvarez couldn’t mask his amusement at the notion that his long-awaited unification title fight against Billy Joe Saunders wouldn’t go ahead this weekend, over something as seemingly trivial as the Brit’s bullish demand for bigger ring dimensions. Will it backfire? Continue reading “Time will tell: Canelo welcomes ring size change as Saunders gets his wish”
Demetrius Andrade: Ready to show I’m the best, after Liam Williams victory
Having successfully defended his WBO world middleweight strap with a points win over a spirited Liam Williams display on Saturday night, Demetrius Andrade (30-0, 18 KOs) called for fellow divisional champions to step-up and fight him, as he wants to make unification fights with WBC champion Jermall Charlo and IBF, IBO title-holder Gennadiy Golovkin in particular.
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Conor Benn’s brilliant R1 finish kickstarts busy night of boxing for prospects
Conor Benn needed just 80 seconds to retain his WBA Continental welterweight strap with a devastating TKO win over Samuel Vargas, proving the launchpad for a busy night of boxing across American soil as there were also big wins for two heavyweight prospects before 23-year-old welterweight talent Jaron Ennis earned a R6 KO vs. Sergey Lipinets in his main event debut.
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