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Knockout Chaos: Finally active and in a groove, Anthony Joshua cannot leave Riyadh with regret next weekend

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Anthony Joshua speaks during the Anthony Joshua v Francis Ngannou Press Conference at Outernet London on January 15, 2024 in London, England.

Armed with new improvements to his ever-changing team, Anthony Joshua has benefited from refreshing activity of late and continues that next weekend against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, buoyed by a moral victory on debut vs. Tyson Fury last October. Given the carrot dangling in the air for both here, the Brit must be sharp to avoid another banana skin.
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Oleksandr Usyk outboxes Anthony Joshua to points win, new world heavyweight champion

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Oleksandr Usyk punches as Anthony Joshua ducks during the Heavyweight Title Fight between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk at Tottenham Hotspur...

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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Time to trim: Anthony Joshua preparing for Oleksandr Usyk’s movement

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Anthony Joshua reacts to victory over Kubrat Pulev during the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO World Heayweight Title fight between Anthony Joshua and Kubrat...

Ahead of his mandatory title defence vs. Oleksandr Usyk this time next month, WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has stressed the importance of keeping his weight trim as he prepares to face a bullish “12-round fighter” in the Ukrainian, whose excellent movement and tactical prowess has helped him remain perfect as a pro at 18-0 with 13 KOs.
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Joshua-Usyk title fight date set for Sept. 25, but don’t overlook the Ukrainian

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Joshua and King

After the September 25 date for Anthony Joshua’s latest title defence was announced earlier today, he’ll defend his heavyweight belts against an unbeaten Ukrainian and fellow Olympic gold medallist in former cruiserweight king Oleksandr Usyk (#1 WBO). AJ will be favoured to win on home soil again, but it’s not difficult to imagine Usyk silencing critics in two months’ time.
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Anthony Joshua earns R9 KO victory over Kubrat Pulev, retains his HW titles

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Anthony Joshua (24-1) shook off ring rust and occasional nervy moments after an explosive third-round to blast IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev (28-2) – retaining his heavyweight titles with a ninth-round KO win. Naturally, the attention turns towards WBC champion Tyson Fury: there’s clear determination from their promoters to make a unification bout in 2021.

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Kubrat Pulev vows to expose Anthony Joshua, like Ruiz did last year

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Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev date: Latest news for heavyweight title fight - UK Start time, location and Tale of the Tape

Ahead of his world title bout against Anthony Joshua (23-1) on December 12, IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev (28-1) is confident he’ll expose the two-time heavyweight champion to the world again, just like Andy Ruiz did during that fateful night in Las Vegas last June. Continue reading “Kubrat Pulev vows to expose Anthony Joshua, like Ruiz did last year” →

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Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury agree two-fight deal in principle

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Anthony Joshua's plan for Tyson Fury fight this year disrupted by ...

Talk about timing. Less than a day after US boxing returned with a dominant display by WBO featherweight champion Shakur Stevenson in Las Vegas, it has emerged two fights have been agreed in principle between the two world champion heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – optimistic for the summer of 2021. Continue reading “Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury agree two-fight deal in principle” →

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Michael Hunter targets Charles Martin to decide future IBF HW title contender

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Michael Hunter Ready To Face Charles Martin in Final Eliminator ...

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” →

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WBO order Joshua to face mandatory challenger Usyk within next 180 days

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Fresh after exacting revenge on Andy Ruiz Jr during their rematch, there’s no rest for Anthony Joshua: WBO president Paco Valcarcel confirmed post-fight he must defend that title against mandatory challenger Oleksandr Usyk within the next 180 days, or vacate. Continue reading “WBO order Joshua to face mandatory challenger Usyk within next 180 days” →

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Anthony Joshua set to face Carlos Takam as Pulev withdraws through injury

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With less than two weeks until his scheduled bout, Anthony Joshua has to prepare for another opponent. Kubrat Pulev has pulled out with a shoulder injury, meaning experienced Frenchman Carlos Takam will replace him on October 28.

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Confirmed: Joshua-Pulev scheduled for October 28 in Cardiff

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Anthony Joshua is set to take on mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium later this year. The 36-year-old is unsurprisingly confident that he’ll get the job done on October 28, unlike all of AJ’s previous opponents to date.

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