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Late-notice opponent or not, Joshua aware of stakes vs. Helenius in presser

As the rebuild back to the top table at heavyweight continues with far from ideal circumstances, Anthony Joshua is in must-win territory this weekend against Robert Helenius. We all know that, but it can’t be like his UD12 Jermaine Franklin victory on April 1 either – it’s got to be an emphatic, confidence-boosting knockout. Isn’t always so simple though, really? Continue reading “Late-notice opponent or not, Joshua aware of stakes vs. Helenius in presser”

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Deontay Wilder talks up Robert Helenius challenge before his long-awaited comeback on Oct. 15

Heavyweight boxer Deontay Wilder works on his timing with trainer Malik Scott at UFC APEX on September 22, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wilder is...

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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Fury-Wilder 3: After several delays and legal arbitration, the trilogy is finally here

Broadcaster Kate Abdo moderates a news conference for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder at MGM Grand Garden Arena on October 6,...

596 days after their rematch saw an unbeaten streak emphatically ended, Deontay Wilder looks to reclaim gold against the always-jovial Tyson Fury this weekend, who expects to leave the US with a WBC title defence and boosted in pursuit of being crowned king of the heavyweights. Continue reading “Fury-Wilder 3: After several delays and legal arbitration, the trilogy is finally here”