This weekend (26/08/2023), see’s Britain’s Daniel ‘DDD’ Dubois challenge the undefeated, unified heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk. It will come as no surprise to boxing fans that the Ukrainian champion will start the fight a heavy favourite with the bookmakers, in fact, at the time of writing this article, odds of Usyk claiming victory stand at 1/14 (Paddy Power / Betfair).
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.
Terence ‘Bud’ Crawford is a household name these days, well for anyone who has half an ounce of interest in boxing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Many people complain of a hard upbringing, most claim these arduous beginnings can make or break you. The early marks left on the human body and mind play a paramount role in what we become.