Karol Itauma faces a stern challenge for the vacant WBC International light-heavyweight title, after his younger brother – highly-rated Moses – makes his pro debut on the Yarde-Beterbiev undercard. Here’s what both said, at Tuesday’s press conference to announce Moses’ maiden matchup after a glittering 22-0 amateur career where he won European and World Youth gold. Continue reading “Jan. 28: Karol Itauma, his world champion amateur teen brother Moses speak before double-header”
Tag: Olympics
Juan Martin del Potro to undergo fourth knee surgery, targeting Tokyo Olympics
2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro is undergoing another operation on his right knee today – the fourth of an injury-disrupted career – but the talented Argentine remains hopeful that he’ll be fit to return at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, with a gold medal in sight. Continue reading “Juan Martin del Potro to undergo fourth knee surgery, targeting Tokyo Olympics”
Thiem’s coach Nicolas Massu: I see a bright future, he can win more Slams
Thiem’s coach Nicolas Massu has heaped praise on the Austrian, after an unforgettable year where the 27-year-old won his first Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows in September – having fallen short eight months earlier in his maiden hard-court final at the Australian Open. Critics believe this is just the start as he establishes his pedigree, a sentiment Massu agrees with. Continue reading “Thiem’s coach Nicolas Massu: I see a bright future, he can win more Slams”
Worth the wait? Finally, Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce is just a week away now
After the bout was postponed, rescheduled and repackaged on multiple occasions over the last seven months, we’ll finally have a definitive conclusion as heavyweights Daniel Dubois (15-0, 14 KOs) and Joe Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs) collide next week. Naturally, there’s plenty at stake for both. Continue reading “Worth the wait? Finally, Daniel Dubois vs Joe Joyce is just a week away now”
Coronavirus: 2020 Tokyo Olympics suspended until summer of 2021
With the coronavirus outbreak spreading aggressively worldwide in recent weeks and worsening all the time, it seemed like a matter of when and not if this year’s Tokyo Olympics would be postponed. Continue reading “Coronavirus: 2020 Tokyo Olympics suspended until summer of 2021”
Max Whitlock interview: Memorable experiences, sporting heroes, dreams of Paris 2024 and more
Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of interviewing five-time Olympic medallist Max Whitlock about a variety of topics, including: boyhood heroes, nutrition, best moments, extra-curricular activities and life after competition. Being GB’s most successful gymnast of all-time, he had plenty of interesting things to share… Continue reading “Max Whitlock interview: Memorable experiences, sporting heroes, dreams of Paris 2024 and more”