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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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LIV Golf League: Joaquin Niemann two clear in Jeddah as Anthony Kim sits bottom in pro golf return | Golf News
Joaquin Niemann maintained his impressive form to take a two-shot lead into the final round of the LIV Golf League event in Jeddah, where Anthony Kim continued to struggle on his return to pro golf. Niemann secured an invite to The Masters after three top-five finishes on the DP World Tour, including a victory at…
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Joe Joyce: ‘Wild card’ Francis Ngannou can hurt Anthony Joshua on March 8 | Boxing News
Before Francis Ngannou crossed over to compete in boxing, Joe Joyce knew first hand that the UFC heavyweight champion could be a problem. In Las Vegas the two men engaged in a ferocious sparring session. “Because he’s an MMA fighter and he’s not really been concentrating on boxing, he was a little bit more open…
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Johnny Nelson backs Anthony Joshua to beat Francis Ngannou – but warns of high risk in crossover fight | Boxing News
Johnny Nelson expects Anthony Joshua to comfortably beat Francis Ngannou in their crossover showdown but warned of the danger the former world champion faces in taking on the MMA star. Joshua continues his attempt to work his way back into world title contention when he takes on former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou in Saudi Arabia…
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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: The key questions ahead of the crossover super-fight | Boxing News
We answer the key questions ahead of the crossover super-fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou, which is live on Sky Sports Box Office. What is happening? Anthony Joshua will fight Francis Ngannou on Friday March 8 in a non-title contest. Joshua is the former two-time unified WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight champion, who is…
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksand Usyk: Who wins? Will Anthony Joshua be champ again? Delicious Orie’s heavyweight predictions | Boxing News
Sky Sports asks Great Britain Olympic hope and European Games gold medallist Delicious Orie for his heavyweight predictions as he looks at the year ahead for the division. Who will become the undisputed champion when Tyson Fury fights Oleksandr Usyk? Delicious Orie said: “I think Tyson Fury just about edges it. I’m not taking anything…
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Francis Ngannou: Former UFC champion faces Anthony Joshua next but still wants future fight with Deontay Wilder | Boxing News
Francis Ngannou will box Anthony Joshua next month, but is still targeting a future fight with Deontay Wilder. Ngannou has made a remarkable transition to professional boxing, meeting Tyson Fury on his debut and pushing the WBC champion close in their non-title bout last October. Next up for the 37-year-old is former two-time unified champion…
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Anthony Joshua insists he has ‘never left’ top of boxing scene ahead of Francis Ngannou fight | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua insists he has “never left” the top of heavyweight boxing as he prepares for his March clash against Francis Ngannou. Joshua will fight former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou on March 8 in Saudi Arabia. Two-time world champion Joshua lost his WBO, IBF, and WBA belts to Oleksandr Usyk in 2021 before losing a…
Read More Winner of Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou set to face Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk for heavyweight titles | Boxing News
The winner of Anthony Joshua’s fight with Francis Ngannou could challenge the victor of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed heavyweight title clash later this year, according to promoter Frank Warren. Two-time heavyweight world champion Joshua on Monday had his bout with former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou confirmed for March 8 in Saudi Arabia, three…
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Anthony Martial: Man Utd forward determined to see out remainder of Old Trafford contract | Transfer Centre News
Anthony Martial wants to stay at Manchester United until the summer and is not interested in a move away from Old Trafford this month. Martial has rejected interest from Marseille, Fenerbahce and the Saudi Arabian Premier League and intends to stay and fight for his place in Erik ten Hag’s team. United have held talks…
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