It wasn’t perfect, but domestic duels rarely are. Joshua Buatsi’s world title ambitions got another boost as he started well and led throughout en route to a unanimous decision victory over Craig Richards, in a battle of south London which didn’t disappoint from the O2 Arena. Continue reading
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Battle of south London booked: Joshua Buatsi vs. Craig Richards LHW clash set for May 21
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After a hand injury shelved a proposed bout vs. Russian former world title challenger Maxim Vlasov on Dec. 13, Joshua Buatsi is fully recovered and now faces Craig Richards in a domestic tussle between two light-heavyweights acting as a title eliminator of sorts. Richards produced a spirited showing but ultimately fell short against WBA champion Dmitry Bivol last May. Continue reading
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
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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Joshua Buatsi blasts past Daniel Dos Santos with R4 TKO victory
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
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.
Blow away the cobwebs: Anthony Yarde to return vs. unbeaten Emin Atra, April 24
After suffering a split decision loss to Lyndon Arthur for the Commonwealth and vacant WBO inter-continental titles back last December, light-heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde will make his return in a ten-round bout against Germany’s Emin Atra on April 24 at York Hall. Continue reading
Joshua Buatsi digs deep to prevail with R7 stoppage against Marko Calic
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Joshua Buatsi made a victorious in-ring return after 402 days of inactivity, with the fifth defence of his WBA international light-heavyweight title during a gritty seven-round clash against a gamely Croatian opponent in Marko Calic. Buatsi ends Calic’s 11-0 unbeaten streak and improved to 13-0 himself – passing a necessary gut-check challenge with bigger fights to come. Continue reading
Eddie Hearn believes Joshua Buatsi is ready to fight for world titles in 2021
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This month marks a year’s inactivity for Britain’s unbeaten light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi. If he wins two scheduled bouts between now and December though, promoter Eddie Hearn believes he’ll be ready to fight for world titles in 2021. Continue reading
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