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Joshua-Pulev under-card continues to grow with addition of Thomas-Allen Commonwealth heavyweight title fight rematch

Joshua-Pulev under-card continues to grow with addition of Thomas-Allen Commonwealth heavyweight title fight rematch

With the majority of fans pretty much expecting IBF/WBA heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua to win in commanding fashion when he meets Kubrat Pulev in Cardiff on October 28, the event is in need of a solid under-card. And one is currently shaping up.

Confirmed now are three title fights: Kal Yafai will defend his WBA super-flyweight title against Sho Ishida, Frank Buglioni and Callum Johnson will clash with both the British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles on the line, and at heavyweight, Lenroy Thomas and David Allen will clash in a rematch of the fight they had in May on the Spence-Brook card.

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Jeff Horn’s next opponent still TBA; a number of top-10 fighters in consideration

Jeff Horn's next opponent still TBA; a number of top-10 fighters in consideration

Two things seem certain when it comes to Jeff Horn, the undefeated WBO welterweight champ: he will fight again, in Australia before the end of the year, and it will not be against Manny Pacquiao.

Pac Man, who shockingly lost to Horn on July 2, has stated how he still wants a return fight with Horn, but not until next year as he is busy with his many Senatorial duties. But Horn wishes to stay active and right now a suitable, top-10 rated fighter is being negotiated. A day ago, a news story broke saying how Britain’s Bradley Skeete, 27-1(12) and the reigning WBO European welterweight champion, had got the big fight, but Dean Lonergan of Duco who promote Horn has issued an official statement saying that this report was guilty of being premature.

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Billy Joe Saunders vs Willie Monroe Jr: The ‘other’ world middleweight title fight going down on Sep 16

Billy Joe Saunders vs Willie Monroe Jr: The 'other' world middleweight title fight going down on Sep 16

September 16, 2017 promises to be one massive night of boxing, for boxing. On this night we will have, of course, the world middleweight title fight collision between Gennady Golovkin and Canelo Alvarez, we will also have the inaugural WBSS 168 pound fight between Callum Smith and Erik Skoglund, and we will also have the ‘other’ world middleweight title fight.

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David Price’s latest comeback derailed due to hand injury

David Price's latest comeback derailed due to hand injury

British heavyweight David Price has encountered yet another bad news setback in a once-promising career filled with them. The big, powerful and likeable Liverpool puncher was last seen being stopped by Christian Hammer in February, in a slugfest that saw “Pricey” also inflict an amount of punishment, and he hoped to get back to winning ways next Saturday (Sept. 16).

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George Chuvalo still going strong at 80: Big birthday celebrations to take place on Tuesday

George Chuvalo still going strong at 80: Big birthday celebrations to take place on Tuesday

Without a doubt the greatest heavyweight to have come out of Canada, George Chuvalo, the tougher than tough fighter who, as the saying goes, ‘fought ’em all,’ turns 80 next week (September 12).

There are, The Toronto Sun reports, big celebrations set to take place next Tuesday, at a party fans can attend. And Chuvalo, who has famously suffered more than anyone has a right to in their personal life – George losing three of his sons, two to drugs, and also his wife, who tragically committed suicide – has the right to celebrate despite the hardship. A real survivor, both in and out of the ring, George has commanded nothing but respect for decades.

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Hagler’s age, slowing down gave Leonard his chance; will GGG’s age, slowing down give Canelo his chance?

Hagler's age, slowing down gave Leonard his chance; will GGG's age, slowing down give Canelo his chance?

Timing is everything in boxing: the timing of a punch, the timing of a knockout blow and the timing of the fight itself. It’s no secret how welterweight great Sugar Ray Leonard waited, and waited and waited for the opportune time to make the move up to middleweight and challenge the fearsome Marvelous Marvin Hagler.

Age proved to be a big factor in the 1987 battle – Hagler’s age, that and the wear and tear the Brockton southpaw had picked up during his long title reign. Now, as we approach the middleweight Super Fight many have compared to Leonard-Hagler, some astute fans are asking themselves, has Mexican warrior Canelo Alvarez, in his prime at age 27, waited until the perfect time to move up and challenge middleweight king Gennady Golovkin? Will age prove to be a big factor in this fight?

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George Foreman on Mayweather-McGregor: “All of the media should apologise for the all the negative things they were saying about the fight”

George Foreman on Mayweather-McGregor: “All of the media should apologise for the all the negative things they were saying about the fight”

Heavyweight great George Foreman was involved in a number of great rumbles during his two careers, a number of them deserving of Fight of The Year honours, and “Big” George, who perhaps enjoyed the recent Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight more than most, says all those people who criticised the bout should “apologise for all the negative things they were saying about the fight.” Foreman says the fight delivered plenty of action and was far more competitive than anyone had predicted.

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Gonzalez determined to avenge loss to Rungvisai on Saturday; “Chocolatito” still believes he won the first fight

Gonzalez determined to avenge loss to Rungvisai on Saturday; “Chocolatito” still believes he won the first fight

Fight fans, those who appreciate the considerable talents of the smaller men in particular, are bracing for a great action fight this Saturday night in Carson, California. Dubbed “Superfly,” Saturday’s card is of course headlined by Srisaket Sor Rungvisai-Roman Gonzalez II.

Back in March, the Thai fighter and the Nicaraguan put on a terrific fight, one that saw “Chocolatito,” who was closing in on greatness – greatness he may still achieve – lose for the first time as a pro. Falling to 46-1 and losing his WBC 115 pound belt, Gonzalez lost what many fans felt was a debatable decision. But now, although he still believes he won the fight in March, Gonzalez is determined to do everything he has to do so as to get revenge.

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Golovkin vs Canelo Super Fight to be shown in cinemas throughout the US

Golovkin vs Canelo Super Fight to be shown in cinemas throughout the US

It’s a big fight – the biggest of the year – so it is fitting that the upcoming world middleweight title fight showdown between champ Gennady Golovkin and challenger Saul Canelo Alvarez will play out on the big screen. As per a story from Dan Rafael of ESPN.com, 400 cinemas throughout America will show the fight, and the supporting card, live on September 16.

Both fighters and their respective promoters are thrilled at this move and fight fans who choose to visit a cinema to watch the fight many people are saying will deserve to be ranked alongside great and legendary middleweight battles of the past – such as Hagler-Hearns and Leonard-Hagler – are in for a potentially great night.

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