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David Haye: Anthony Joshua is only boxer in HW division able to beat Tyson Fury

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Former two-division world champion David Haye has shared his view that Anthony Joshua (23-1) is the only boxer in the heavyweight division right now who is capable of beating current WBC champion Tyson Fury (30-1-0). Continue reading “David Haye: Anthony Joshua is only boxer in HW division able to beat Tyson Fury”

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Wilder describes his ‘zombie’ night, insists Fury is not true champion yet

Deontay Wilder admits he’s still in disbelief at what happened as Tyson Fury ended his undefeated streak by knockout during their February rematch, while insisting the Gypsy King cannot claim to be true WBC champion until their trilogy bout.

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Tyson Fury dethrones Deontay Wilder with brilliant R7 TKO, wins WBC heavyweight belt

Earlier this week, Deontay Wilder said Tyson Fury should be thankful for ‘feeding’ him. Oh, how quickly things can change. After being humbled with a R7 TKO defeat – the first loss of his pro career – Deontay’s sloppy display has propelled Fury further into dizzying heights and gifted him the WBC heavyweight strap too.

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Wilder-Fury II: Frank Warren confirms third fight clause inserted in contract

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Set to do battle this weekend in a rematch after their thrilling draw in December 2018, Tyson Fury’s promoter Frank Warren has confirmed an agreement is already in place for a trilogy fight between himself and WBC champion Deontay Wilder. Continue reading “Wilder-Fury II: Frank Warren confirms third fight clause inserted in contract”

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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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Anthony Joshua regains heavyweight titles with disciplined points win vs. Andy Ruiz Jr

Six months on from one of the sport’s most staggering upsets, Anthony Joshua reclaimed his world heavyweight titles in style with an impressive points victory – 119-109, 118-110, 118-110 – during the Andy Ruiz Jr rematch on Saudi Arabian soil.

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Wilder-Fury II set for February 2020 and will be confirmed soon – according to Wilder’s co-manager Shelly Finkel

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The pair fought to a thrilling draw last December and WBC champion Deontay Wilder’s co-manager Shelley Finkel has confirmed the finer details of their eagerly-anticipated rematch will be finalised ahead of the proposed date in February 2020.  Continue reading “Wilder-Fury II set for February 2020 and will be confirmed soon – according to Wilder’s co-manager Shelly Finkel”

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Deontay Wilder retains WBC title with bruising R7 KO of Luis Ortiz in rematch

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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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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”

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Despite severe cut, Tyson Fury battles to points win vs. Otto Wallin

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Far from pretty, a more competitive scrap than most expected but Tyson Fury importantly came through victorious with a unanimous decision win (116-112, 117-111, 118-110) against spirited Swede Otto Wallin, who was unbeaten in 20 previous fights before their clash in Las Vegas.

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Charles Martin emerges as frontrunner for Tyson Fury’s next fight – Questions asked

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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…

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Dillian Whyte beats Oscar Rivas on points, now Deontay Wilder’s mandatory challenger

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Dillian Whyte survived a ninth-round knockdown and ended Oscar Rivas’ unbeaten record with a unanimous points victory to win the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title and officially become the mandatory challenger for Deontay Wilder’s WBC belt during an electric night at London’s 02 Arena.  

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