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Hearn Wants Fury vs AJ In The UK

June 29, 2020 by David Corner

Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury - Last month news broke that reigning WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson ‘Gypsy King’ Fury and current WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua had agreed on financial terms for a two-fight deal in 2021. The first question most fight fans asked is, “Where will the fights take place?”. Social media was awash with rumours, the most common locations named were Bahrain, Saudi Arabia (Joshua beat Andy Ruiz here to regain his titles), USA (Vegas or New York), and the UK (The home country of both fighters). Eddie Hearn has given us the clearest indication yet that he would like to host at least one, of the two-fight series in the UK.

Last month news broke that reigning WBC, Ring Magazine and Lineal Heavyweight Champion Tyson ‘Gypsy King’ Fury and current WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua had agreed … Read more

6 years ago today Crawford beats Gamboa

June 29, 2020June 28, 2020 by David Corner

Terence Crawford, Yuriorkis Gamboa - Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is a household name these days, well for anyone who has half an ounce of interest in boxing. This wasn’t the story 6 years ago, not until he had his coming out fight against unbeaten Cuban sensation Yuriorkis Gamboa. Both fighters had a zero to defend but only one man would maintain their unbeaten record. After nine action-packed rounds Gamboa was stopped in emphatic fashion. Crawford had arrived, the Light and Super-Lightweight division were on stand-by there was a new kid in town.

Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is a household name these days, well for anyone who has half an ounce of interest in boxing. This wasn’t the story 6 years ago, not until … Read more

Carlos Takam to replace Jarrell Miller

June 28, 2020June 28, 2020 by David Corner

Carlos Takam, Jarrell Miller - News broke yesterday that undefeated heavyweight prospect, Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller had failed another anti-doping test. This meant the upcoming fight between Miller and fellow American Jerry Forrest was cancelled. Whilst it’s the correct decision to ban the serial drugs cheat Miller, sympathy has to go to Jerry Forrest who would have had to pay the physical and financial cost of a fight camp but not receive the prize, the fight. Luckily for Forrest, the ever-ready Carlos Takam has agreed to replace the disgraced Miller, and face him on July 9th.

News broke yesterday that undefeated heavyweight prospect, Jarrell ‘Big Baby’ Miller had failed another anti-doping test. This meant the upcoming fight between Miller and fellow American Jerry Forrest was cancelled. … Read more

Roberto Duran Update: Duran Has Covid Against The Ropes

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 by David Corner

Roberto Duran - News broke yesterday that ring legend, and all-time great Roberto ‘Hands Of Stone’ Duran had been taken to hospital in his native Panama, suffering from the killer coronavirus. Messages of support flooded social media from boxing fans all over the world. Today brought some positive news courtesy of his son Roberto Jr. A photo he posted on twitter of a doctor clad in protective wear with a smiling Roberto Duran in his hospital bed. The heading of the photo read ‘Mi Papa esta tranquilo y se siente de lo mas bien! Pronto. Dios primero le da el K.O al Covid 19’ according to Google translate this, in English reads:

News broke yesterday that ring legend, and all-time great Roberto ‘Hands Of Stone’ Duran had been taken to hospital in his native Panama, suffering from the killer coronavirus. Messages of … Read more

Eggington – Cheesman to headline Matchroom’s Fight Club on Aug. 1

June 27, 2020June 27, 2020 by David Corner

Sam Eggington, Ted Cheeseman - Eddie Hearn promised and according to today's press release, Eddie Hearn will deliver. His initial tweets seemed like pipedreams, boxing in Matchroom HQ gardens featuring some great fights and no fans. If this was proposed during normal times the boxing world would think Eddie had gone mad, but these aren’t normal times.

Eddie Hearn promised and according to today’s press release, Eddie Hearn will deliver. His initial tweets seemed like pipedreams, boxing in Matchroom HQ gardens featuring some great fights and no … Read more

Mark Breland has a role with Team Fury

June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by David Corner

Tyson Fury - Athletes deal with a defeat in different ways. Some learn valuable lessons in defeat, which makes them better moving forward. Alternatively, they could refuse to accept the loss, instead choosing to look for blame elsewhere, sometimes in the most bizarre places.

Athletes deal with a defeat in different ways. Some learn valuable lessons in defeat, which makes them better moving forward. Alternatively, they could refuse to accept the loss, instead choosing … Read more

Dubois – Joyce: Seek and Destroy is ON!

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by David Corner

Daniel Dubois, Joe Joyce - Normality is moving ever nearer, the sacrifices we have had to make to eliminate the Coronavirus are slowly being eased. Businesses re-opening, public spaces once considered out of bounds are once again accessible. Restaurants, public houses, and cinemas will soon be filled with joy and conversation as they once were before. Everyone's been affected and boxing is no different. The fights we were looking forward to, cancelled, due to lockdown restrictions. Anthony Joshua defending his IBF title against the rough, tough mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev had to be shelved, Naoya ‘The Monster’ Inoue’s highly anticipated return to the ring would be made to wait, much to the disappointment of fight fans worldwide.

Normality is moving ever nearer, the sacrifices we have had to make to eliminate the Coronavirus are slowly being eased. Businesses re-opening, public spaces once considered out of bounds are … Read more

Amir Khan: Dared to be Great

June 24, 2020June 24, 2020 by David Corner

Amir Khan - Some fighters tactically plot their careers to avoid the most dangerous fights but still receive the titles, accolades, and financial rewards that come with a successful career. Others however accept any challenge, the higher the risk the higher the adrenaline rush, titles are a goal, financial reward is merely a bonus.

Some fighters tactically plot their careers to avoid the most dangerous fights but still receive the titles, accolades, and financial rewards that come with a successful career. Others however accept … Read more