After hinting at potentially retiring, former WBC world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder is back this weekend against a familiar face in his long-time sparring partner Robert Helenius. Gone are the aggressive soundbites and violent sentiments heading into fight week but the most important question given his comeback is, how will he fare against an in-form opponent? Continue reading “Deontay Wilder talks up Robert Helenius challenge before his long-awaited comeback on Oct. 15”
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Ruiz scores three knockdowns during UD win vs. Ortiz, Wilder ringside is open to possible bout
It wasn’t the most memorable heavyweight tussle, but former world champion Andy Ruiz Jr produced a trio of knockdowns and displayed troublesome punch power ending a 16-month layoff with a UD win over a gamely Luis Ortiz effort in Los Angeles. Afterwards, the 32-year-old reaffirmed his desire for activity before a fellow former world titlist ringside – Deontay Wilder – said he’d be open to a matchup, provided he beats Robert Helenius on his return Oct. 15.
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Here we go again: Ruiz ends 16-month layoff against Ortiz this weekend, needing continuity
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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”
Joseph Parker’s improved display vs. Derek Chisora sets up encouraging 2022
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”
Sure thing: Joseph Parker welcomes possible bout with title-chasing Joe Joyce
With both men insistent on making big fights and an aim to eventually earn a heavyweight title shot, former WBO champion Joseph Parker is prepared to face Joe Joyce, per recent comments by his manager David Higgins. If they could agree terms, this would matchup #2 and #3 in the rankings for Anthony Joshua’s WBO belt, which he defends vs. Oleksandr Usyk later this month. Continue reading “Sure thing: Joseph Parker welcomes possible bout with title-chasing Joe Joyce”
Even after patchy Carlos Takam weekend win, time is of the essence for Joe Joyce
After ending Carlos Takam’s night with a sixth-round TKO finish on Saturday, he called for a title fight against the AJ-Usyk winner ringside. Nonetheless, British heavyweight contender Joe Joyce (13-0, 12 KOs, #2 WBO) knows it’s not that straightforward – as much as he’d like it to be – considering he’s 36 in September and doesn’t have time to waste hovering below the top guys. Continue reading “Even after patchy Carlos Takam weekend win, time is of the essence for Joe Joyce”
After comeback win vs. Chris Arreola, Andy Ruiz Jr namechecks Luis Ortiz next
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Having shaken some of his ring rust off – recovering from a round two knockdown – before outstriking Chris Arreola in their WBA heavyweight title eliminator, former unified world champion Andy Ruiz Jr (34-2, 22 KOs) expressed an interest in fighting another dangerous veteran – Luis Ortiz (32-2, 2 NC), who attended Saturday and is equally up for the challenge.
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Whyte eager for in-ring return, while Povetkin not ready yet as retirement looms large
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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 “Whyte eager for in-ring return, while Povetkin not ready yet as retirement looms large”
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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Deontay Wilder retains WBC title with bruising R7 KO of Luis Ortiz in rematch
Down on the scorecards, being outboxed and looking uncomfortable throughout, Deontay Wilder needed just an unforgiving right-hand knockout in the final seconds of round seven to make history with his tenth consecutive title defence during the eagerly-anticipated rematch against Luis Ortiz.
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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…
Deontay Wilder retains WBC title with devastating first-round KO over Dominic Breazeale
After all of the pre-fight animosity between the pair, pledges and promises from both, Wilder picked Breazeale apart and finished him in brutal fashion before the first round had even been concluded – retaining his WBC heavyweight title with worrying ease.
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