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Deontay Wilder targets violent knockout against Zhilei Zhang with Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk still in his sights | Boxing News
Deontay Wilder is plotting an explosive knockout victory over Zhilei Zhang as he looks for the statement performance he believes would propel him back into world heavyweight title contention. The former WBC heavyweight champion is seeking to climb back up the heavyweight pecking order after enduring a setback defeat at the hands of an inspired…
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Joshua Buatsi calls on Anthony Yarde to ‘make it happen’ as fight deadline for British battle looms | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi has called on Anthony Yarde to finally accept a long-awaited British battle. Speaking from his US training base, Buatsi issued a message directly for his light-heavyweight rival. “What’s going on? We’ve got a venue. A stadium. We’ve got a date. What’s the delay? What’s happening? I’m out here working. Let’s go, June 15,…
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Timberwolves jump on Lakers minus LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, right, attempts to score against Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent) LOS ANGELES — Naz Reid hit six 3-pointers while scoring 31 points, and the Minnesota Timberwolves capitalized on LeBron…
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Anthony Edwards has 32 points, highlight dunk in Timberwolves win
Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dunks over John Collins #20 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Delta Center on March 18, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Alex Goodlett/Getty Images/AFP SALT LAKE CITY — Anthony Edwards had 32 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to lead the…
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WBC defend Francis Ngannou’s top-10 ranking following knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua | Boxing News
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman says he stands by the decision to rank Francis Ngannou in the top 10 despite the former UFC heavyweight champion’s crushing knockout defeat to Anthony Joshua. Ngannou was placed at No 10 in the rankings by the WBC on the back of his impressive boxing debut against Tyson Fury, which saw him…
Read More Anthony Joshua says he will target Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk winner after his knockout win over Francis Ngannou | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua welcomed a blockbuster bout against the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk after a brutal knockout of Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. The British heavyweight star floored Ngannou twice before finishing the fight in the second round with a huge right hand that sent the MMA star crashing to the canvas before…
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Anthony Joshua defeats Ngannou with brutal second-round KO
British boxer Anthony Joshua (L) competes with Cameroonian-French boxer Francis Ngannou during their heavyweight boxing match in Riyadh’s Kingdom Arena indoor stadium, on March 9, 2024. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) Two-time world champion Anthony Joshua knocked out mixed martial arts star Francis Ngannou in just the second round of their widely-hyped heavyweight clash…
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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou – who wins? Expert predictions ahead of the heavyweight clash | Boxing News
Experts, fighters and pundits have their say ahead of Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou’s high-stakes heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia. Joshua and Ngannou meet on Friday – live on Sky Sports Box Office – with a potential shot at the winner of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk for the undisputed world heavyweight championship on the…
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Anthony Joshua will get knocked out if he doubts himself against Francis Ngannou, warns Johnny Nelson | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua looked “stone-faced” and “upset” during the media workout, but cannot afford to show any doubts against Francis Ngannou, says Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson. Two-time champion Joshua returns to the ring in Saudi Arabia on Friday night when he takes on former UFC heavyweight world champion Ngannou, live on Sky Sports Box Office,…
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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: AJ says former UFC champion is not a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes he beat Tyson Fury | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua dismissed suggestions that Francis Ngannou is a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes the former UFC champion was wrongly denied a victory over Tyson Fury. Joshua has won his last three fights, the most recent against Otto Wallin in a dominant five-round win in December, and will face Ngannou in their non-title contest in Friday’s…
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