David Haye has let it be known how his star heavyweight, Joe Joyce, who last night improved to 2-0(2) with an easy one-round stoppage of Rudolf Jozic, is close to getting a big fight with Dereck Chisora next. Haye has tweeted how Joyce-Chisora is “pretty much sorted to be on the Haye-Bellew 2 under-card on May 5.”
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Groves and Eubank Jr. quotes for Saturday
WBA Super Champion George Groves (27-3, 20 KOs) and IBO World Champion Chris Eubank Jr. (26-1, 20 KOs) exchanged words for at last time before their Ali Trophy semi-final clash on Saturday at the Manchester Arena.
“I have been involved in big fights before and I’ve learned a lot along the way,” said Groves. “This is a tremendous fight but it’s not my biggest fight to date. But I am in the form of my life, certainly I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in through my career. I’m fully prepared to go out there and retain my world title in style.”
Jones: “I Aim To Drag Dubois Up The Hill!”
Former soldier DL Jones is promising to dispense a solid square bashing to Heavyweight hotshot Daniel Dubois when the undefeated 17 stone juggernauts collide for the Southern Area strap at London’s York Hall on February 24th. ‘My biggest attributes are definitely my fitness and my mental strength; both products of the army,’ says the 6ft 5in tower from Queenborough, Kent who is unbeaten in nine (one draw).
Tyson Fury says he’s broke, has given all his money to the homeless; is currently living on benefits
Tyson Fury has said many things over the years, often coming out with outlandish, even controversial statements. However, what Fury has just said about his financial situation might just shock many people – if it’s actually true. According to the soon-to-return former heavyweight champion, who spoke with The Daily Record newspaper in Scotland, he is flat broke having given away all his fight purse money to charities and to the homeless.
Joe Joyce could face Dereck Chisora later this year; is it too soon for the 1-0 hope?
Last night, during a backstage meeting before the less than thrilling (failed to live up to the hype, pre-fight was of words) cruiserweight showdown between Lawrence Okolie and Isaac Chamberlain (won by Okolie via lopsided decision) Dereck Chisora and David Haye met up. The subject was a possible fight between “Del Boy” and unbeaten 2016 Olympic silver medal winner Joe Joyce.
Price vs Povetkin Official – March 31 – Joshua – Parker Undercard
Alexander Povetkin will defend his WBA Inter-Continental and WBO International Heavyweight titles against David Price at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on March 31, live on Sky Sports Box Office.
Former WBA ruler Povetkin is the mandatory challenger for the WBA Super title held by Anthony Joshua MBE, who meets Joseph Parker in a unification blockbuster at the top of the bill. The Russian powerhouse will be targeting a showdown with the main event winner, but must first make a second successful defence of his titles having seen off Christian Hammer in December after winning the belts in July against Andriy Rudenko.
Eubank Jr, Groves Undercard: Langford defends British title against Arnfield
Langford defends British title against Arnfield on Groves-Eubank undercard in Manchester
Tommy Langford (19-1, 6 KOs) will defend his British Middleweight Title against Jack Arnfield (25-2, 6 KOs) at the Manchester Arena, February 17.
Frank Bruno: A National Treasure
The eternally popular Frank Bruno is a national treasure in this country. Every time ‘Big Frank’ entered the squared circle to fight, the entire British nation was behind him. A true crossover star, Bruno became a household name after just a few pro bouts. But what was it like to fight Bruno, and try and knock him out in front of his partisan fans?
Tyson Fury no longer Ring Magazine heavyweight champion, and no closer to announcing a date for his comeback fight
As was expected due to his inactivity and the fact that he has no next bout announced, Tyson Fury has been stripped of the coveted Ring Magazine heavyweight title. Fury had been notified by The Ring how he had until January 31 (yesterday) to officially announce a fight and opponent lest he be stripped. No announcement came, thus Fury has indeed been stripped.
Chamberlain vs Okolie Weigh-In Livestream
Isaac Chamberlain has insisted that his desire will be the difference when he meets bitter rival Lawrence Okolie in their ‘British Beef’ grudge fight at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday.
The cruiserweights clash on a Matchroom-promoted bill, live on Sky Sports, after a long war of words, which will culminate in the ring this weekend.