By Elliot Worsell REGARDLESS of the rights and wrongs, there is something rather beautiful and poetic about Francis Ngannou, a man who this time last year had never had a boxing match, suddenly becoming the most in-demand and interesting heavyweight boxer on the planet. It is, in so many ways, exactly what the heavyweight division … Read more
ZHILEI ZHANG wasn’t surprised when he heard that Anthony Joshua’s next opponent will be Francis Ngannou. The Chinese heavyweight was one of the names linked with Joshua following the Brit’s one-sided win over Otto Wallin and also Joseph Parker’s dominant win over Deontay Wilder, Joshua’s proposed next opponent, last month. On Friday (January 5), however, … Read more
By Elliot Worsell ANTHONY JOSHUA’S next fight was announced on Friday night (January 5), just before midnight UK time, by a renowned mixed martial arts journalist (Ariel Helwani) addressing his millions of followers through the power of webcam and social media. Fitting, perhaps, and in so many ways, Joshua’s fight against Francis Ngannou, 0-1 (0) … Read more
BRITISH boxing fans are known for their love of a domestic clash; fights where stakes are high and come fight night the atmosphere crackles with anticipation. Yet, in 2023, it was slim pickings, with only Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington and two fights between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Smith the standouts. In addition to … Read more
By Anish Parekh “IT’S not a failure, it’s steps towards success,” replied Giannis Antetokounmpo when asked about whether he regarded his season a failure after the Milwaukee Bucks, his Milwaukee Bucks, were unceremoniously defeated in the first round of the playoffs by Miami Heat. It was a mature, well-balanced answer to a question angled to … Read more
THE RESULT: Anthony Joshua dominates Otto Wallin with an impressive performance, indicating his return to the peak of his abilities. Despite some predicting a tough challenge from the Swedish southpaw, Joshua proved them wrong with a complete beatdown, leading to a fifth-round stoppage by Joey Gamache. KEY MOMENTS: Joshua’s vicious straight hand to the midriff … Read more
EDDIE HEARN has told Boxing News that a deal for Anthony Joshua to face Deontay Wilder next year is “definitely not done”. Recent reports have suggested the two former heavyweight belt holders will fight one another on March 9 in Riyadh, but Hearn refutes this claim. “No. The talks continue,” Hearn revealed to Boxing News. … Read more
By Declan Taylor FRANK WARREN has confirmed the reported March 9 clash between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia will be a Queensberry Promotions event, even though neither of them are signed with him. The two heavyweights are in separate fights on Saturday’s Day of Reckoning card in Riyadh and should both come … Read more
THE heavyweight division has had a year to forget. However, on Saturday night (December 23) some of its biggest names and top contenders will look to end the year with a bang in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Leading the ensemble are powerhouses Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder, who must defeat Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker respectively, … Read more
By Declan Taylor THERE were no more than six yards between the door to Deontay Wilder’s dressing room and that of Anthony Joshua on Wednesday night. Although the Saudi money did not manage to finally put the two fallen heavyweight champions together in the ring, they did at least get them in the same venue … Read more
