DEONTAY WILDER is ready to bring the ‘killer’ back because he believes he will not be judged for assuming that role in Saudi Arabia. The Alabama puncher will make his ring return on June 1 when he faces Zhilei Zhang in his role as the captain of Team Matchroom in their unprecedented 5 vs 5 … Read more
Mark Butcher attends the Beterbiev vs Bivol and Matchroom vs Queensberry 5 vs 5 press launch and witnesses boxing finally marketing itself as an elite sport. Boxing’s greatest opponent has always been boxing. The sport has a tendency to self-harm rather than sell itself. You know the drill well enough by now, the best swerving … Read more
Today in London, the long-awaited light-heavyweight showdown between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol was announced. But that’s not all – the undercard for this event is shaping up to be one of the best in recent memory. As part of the Queensberry vs. Matchroom concept proposed by Turki Alalshikh, the Bivol vs. Beterbiev undercard is … Read more
According to conventional wisdom, the key to successfully converting a penalty kick lies in having a well-thought-out plan regarding both the technique for striking the ball and the target area in the goal. It is crucial to stick to this plan without second-guessing or wavering. Any deviation from the plan can lead to indecision and … Read more
By Elliot Worsell LIKE the latecomer at a comedy gig, Dillian Whyte was allowed back into boxing at the weekend and told by one of its ushers to “take an empty seat at the back” to ensure his presence wouldn’t disturb those already in the room. This way he could be inconspicuous, as he has … Read more
By Elliot Worsell IN what can only be described as a jarring break from tradition, on Boxing Day my parents and presumably many others with access to Sky Sports spent their morning watching Naoya Inoue beat seven shades out of a game but ultimately overwhelmed Marlon Tapales. Needless to say, it was not the way … Read more
By Matt Christie ONCE upon a time in Saudi Arabia, the man widely regarded as the best heavyweight in the world was almost beaten by a debutant and subsequently had to postpone a fight with his closest rival. Less than two months later in the same Kingdom, a card featuring several other top heavyweights, which … Read more
DEONTAY Wilder will make his return to boxing after a 14-month absence when he takes on Joseph Parker in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. In his last fight, ‘The Bronze Bomber’ only needed one round to defeat Robert Helenius in Brooklyn. However, he is aware that the upcoming fight against Parker, a former WBO … 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
ANY talks or potential deal over a fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder are sailing right over the head of Joseph Parker. Speculation that two of the biggest names in the heavyweight division will fight has been a frequent story online. The only change to the usual filler is when it may happen. And … Read more
