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Fight rewind: Masternak pushed Tony Bellew close for Euro title, in 2015 battle

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Mateusz Masternak of Poland forces Tony Bellew of Great Britain against the corner during the Vacant EBU Cruiserweight title at The O2 Arena on...

Having dethroned Lawrence Okolie on a magical night in Bournemouth seven months ago, WBO world cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith makes his first title defence against Mateusz Masternak this Sunday – most expect him to win comfortably. There’s a quiet air of confidence surrounding the Pole and his team before the 36-year-old’s first world title shot, with his showing against Tony Bellew on UK soil a theory behind that. So, what happened that night?
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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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Joshua Buatsi passes gut check, earns R11 KO win over gritty Ricards Bolotniks

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Results and highlights: Joshua Buatsi stops Ricards Bolotniks in 11 - Bad Left Hook

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 “Joshua Buatsi passes gut check, earns R11 KO win over gritty Ricards Bolotniks” →

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Even after patchy Carlos Takam weekend win, time is of the essence for Joe Joyce

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Joe Joyce celebrates victory against Carlos Takam after the WBO International, WBC Silver and Commonwealth Heavyweight Title Championships at the SSE...

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” →

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Oleksandr Usyk outpoints Derek Chisora, becomes new WBO inter-continental HW champion

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Oleksandr Usyk outpoints Derek Chisora for unanimous decision victory in London - CBSSports.com

Oleksandr Usyk outpointed Derek Chisora to inflict the 37-year-old’s tenth professional career defeat in an entertaining main event matchup overnight, winning the WBO intercontinental heavyweight title on a night where Sky’s positive spin did little to help the British-based fighter against a far superior technical boxer who took his best punches and showcased his engine too. Continue reading “Oleksandr Usyk outpoints Derek Chisora, becomes new WBO inter-continental HW champion” →

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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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Oleksandr Usyk eyeing big guns in 2020 ahead of heavyweight debut

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Ahead of his heavyweight debut against Chazz Witherspoon live on DAZN overnight, the 32-year-old Ukranian (16-0, 12 KOs) already has eyes on the division’s big guns with intriguing showdowns to be made in 2020. Continue reading “Oleksandr Usyk eyeing big guns in 2020 ahead of heavyweight debut” →