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WBA upholds Usyk-Dubois result after Queensberry’s appeal, unified champ free to box Fury or IBF mandatory Hrgovic next

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It has been announced tonight the WBA ruled against Queensberry’s appeal, who sought to have the verdict overturned – after Daniel Dubois suffered a contentious ninth-round TKO loss by unified world champion Oleksandr Usyk on August 26. Usyk and WBC champion Tyson Fury have signed contracts for an undisputed heavyweight showdown, per a press release two weeks ago.
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Zhang defends WBO interim world HW title with destructive R3 KO in Joyce rematch

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Zhilei Zhang had Joe Joyce’s number the first time, and stepped through the gears early on before producing an even quicker stoppage – this time more brutal – five months later in their heavyweight rematch to defend his WBO interim heavyweight championship against the Brit. It sets up lucrative bouts with the division’s elite names as he called out WBC titlist Tyson Fury post-fight. Continue reading “Zhang defends WBO interim world HW title with destructive R3 KO in Joyce rematch” →

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Zhang on motivation, making training developments and targeting Joyce’s eye

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Zhang Zhilei of China celebrates after defeating Joe Joyce of Britain in their WBO heavyweight interim title boxing match in London, Britain, April...

Zhilei Zhang ripped up the script in April, making a fool of those who overlooked him and snatched the WBO interim world heavyweight title from Joe Joyce on enemy territory. Now, the 40-year-old needs to do it again in their rematch to set up a seismic 2024 as bigger fights await Saturday’s winner, something he has taken into consideration with an enhanced training camp this time around. Continue reading “Zhang on motivation, making training developments and targeting Joyce’s eye” →

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Joyce on fluctuating weight, desire to improve and more before Zhang rematch

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Joe Joyce during a press conference at TalkSport Studios, London. Picture date: Thursday June 29, 2023.

Joe Joyce has had time to reflect on his first career defeat and as this weekend’s heavyweight rematch edges ever closer, the former WBO interim world champion is steadfast in wanting a return to the top table – but needs to right the wrongs from five months prior against Zhilei Zhang. Plenty was said about his weight for their maiden matchup, but what does the Juggernaut think?
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Joe Joyce’s trainer Ismael Salas admits he too overlooked Zhang, ahead of rematch

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Joe Joyce during a Media Workout ahead of his fight with Zhilei Zhang at Bronx Boxing Gym on April 12, 2023 in London, England.

Zhilei Zhang utilised his laser-like left hand to sting Joe Joyce into submission on away soil five months ago, and after inflicting the Juggernaut’s first professional loss earlier this year, looks to prove it was no fluke in just over two weeks’ time. The Brit’s trainer, Ismael Salas, admitted he also overlooked the Chinese contender – but insisted that won’t be the case second time around. Continue reading “Joe Joyce’s trainer Ismael Salas admits he too overlooked Zhang, ahead of rematch” →

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Usyk stops Dubois in R9 to retain world HW titles – but not before surviving a controversial fifth-round body shot

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Oleksandr Usyk defended his unified world heavyweight titles and ended his three-fight streak without a KO. Yet four rounds earlier, it could’ve all come crashing down with the Ukrainian writhing on the canvas in agony after what the referee deemed a low blow – Daniel Dubois and many critics believed it was a legal body shot on the belt line – sparking him into action, dramatically changing the course of a bruising, gruelling battle over nine rounds.
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Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois: The time for talking is over, tonight will tell all

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At the first London press conference announcing this world heavyweight title fight in mid-July, both men said they were ready to be finished with media and couldn’t wait to get into the ring come fight night. We’re now hours away, and WBA ‘Regular’ titlist Daniel Dubois is aware of the task that lies in-front of him: beat a champion who hasn’t been, during a decade-long pro career. Can he? Continue reading “Oleksandr Usyk vs. Daniel Dubois: The time for talking is over, tonight will tell all” →

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Andy Ruiz, Otto Wallin open to late-notice Anthony Joshua fight as Whyte returns ‘adverse finding’ in random drugs test

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Anthony Joshua, promoter Eddie Hearn and Dillian Whyte pose during the Anthony Joshua v Dillian Whyte 2 Press Conference at Hilton London Syon Park...

The heavily-anticipated rematch between former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and long-time rival Dillian Whyte, set for next weekend, has today been cancelled after news broke the latter returned an ‘adverse finding’ in a random VADA drugs test. Andy Ruiz Jr, who stunned Joshua in the summer of 2019, and respected Swedish contender Otto Wallin are among those who’ve expressed a willingness to step up on short-notice. Continue reading “Andy Ruiz, Otto Wallin open to late-notice Anthony Joshua fight as Whyte returns ‘adverse finding’ in random drugs test” →

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Fury feels 2023 will be his biggest career year as he assesses contrasting matchups with Usyk, Joyce

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Tyson Fury interacts with Oleksandr Usyk after the WBC World Heavyweight Title fight between Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora at Tottenham Hotspur...

During his post-fight press conference, WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury answered a range of questions while vowing to give fight fans the big bouts “they really crave,” insisting a unification bout against Oleksandr Usyk can happen in the first quarter of 2023, before a domestic duel against Joe Joyce later on in the year – with Wembley a mooted destination.
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Wilder calls out Usyk, Ruiz after sending Helenius to sleep with another blistering R1 KO

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Deontay Wilder knocks out Robert Helenius in the first round during their WBC world heavyweight title eliminator bout at Barclays Center on October...

The former WBC heavyweight champion knocked former sparring partner Robert Helenius unconscious in Saturday night’s blisteringly brief main event from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn: landing clean with a short sharp counter right-hand late in the first round of his comeback bout – 53 weeks on from his frenetic trilogy bout against current titlist Tyson Fury.
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Deontay Wilder talks up Robert Helenius challenge before his long-awaited comeback on Oct. 15

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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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Juggernaut rolls on: Joyce’s R11 KO weekend win over Parker sets up intriguing 2023 title shot

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Joe Joyce punches Joseph Parker during the Vacant WBO Interim World Heavyweight Championship fight between Joe Joyce and Joseph Parker at AO Arena on...

Joe Joyce remains unbeaten at 15-0 with 14 KOs, the latest a thunderous one after softening up a gamely Joseph Parker effort in Manchester last weekend with overwhelming pressure and body shots. Now the WBO interim champion, again calling for Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury, the 37-year-old is finally starting to gain the respect his heavyweight work has long warranted. Continue reading “Juggernaut rolls on: Joyce’s R11 KO weekend win over Parker sets up intriguing 2023 title shot” →