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Joe Joyce stops Kash Ali in final 30 seconds on return to action following Zhilei Zhang defeats | Boxing News
Joe Joyce marked his return to action with a win on Saturday as he stopped Kash Ali in the final round of their all-British heavyweight encounter in Birmingham. Joyce was looked to respond to back-to-back stoppage defeats to the heavy-hitting Zhilei Zhang in 2023, which cost him the WBO interim title while pegging him back…
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Frazer Clarke admits Fabio Wadley has got under his skin ‘at times’ as pair prepare for Easter Sunday fight on Sky Sports | Boxing News
Frazer Clarke admits Fabio Wardley has got under his skin “at times” as the heated build-up to their heavyweight fight on Sky Sports continues. Clarke will meet Wardley on March 31, Easter Sunday, with the British and Commonwealth titles on the line at the O2 Arena in London. The pair have traded words over the…
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Josh Taylor injury sees rematch with Jack Catterall postponed from April 27 date | Boxing News
Josh Taylor’s long-awaited rematch with Jack Catterall has been rescheduled for May 25 after the undisputed former super-lightweight world champion suffered a training injury. Taylor won a hugely contentious split decision in a 2022 contest that only heightened ill feeling between the pair. With Taylor having lost the last of his belts in a June…
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Lauren Price aims to match Katie Taylor influence ahead of first world title fight against Jessica McCaskill | Boxing News
Lauren Price is aiming to mirror Katie Taylor’s ground-breaking influence in Ireland as she seeks to become world champion on the road to greatness in a new era for Welsh boxing. The Olympic gold medallist is gearing up for her first world title opportunity as she prepares to take on Jessica McCaskill for the WBA,…
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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…
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Lauren Price hopes to emulate Joe Calzaghe in world title fight against Jessica McCaskill | Boxing News
Lauren Price says she will take inspiration from Joe Calzaghe as she aims for world title glory against Jessica McCaskill in Cardiff on May 11. Olympic champion Price will face experienced operator McCaskill for the WBA and Ring Magazine welterweight titles where she will hope to emulate the longest-reigning super-middleweight world champion in boxing history,…
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Lauren Price goes head-to-head with Jessica McCaskill at press conference after world title fight is announced | Boxing News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Exclusive live coverage of the Jessica McCaskill v Lauren Price press conference from Cardiff Lauren Price faces Jessica McCaskill at their first press conference after their world title fight was announced – and you can watch on a free live stream! Price will challenge for…
Read More Lauren Price challenges Jessica McCaskill in her first world title fight, live on Sky Sports | Boxing News
Lauren Price will challenge for her first world title when she takes on Jessica McCaskill, live on Sky Sports. Price has stepped up to world class in just her seventh professional bout as she takes on McCaskill, who is a former undisputed world welterweight champion, for the WBA, IBO and Ring Magazine World welterweight titles.…
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From Raging Bulls to Cinderella Stories: The Top Boxing Movies You Need to See
Boxing has long been a beloved fixture in the world of sports, known for its raw physicality, intense rivalries, and dramatic underdog stories. It’s no wonder, then, that boxing has served as the backdrop for some of the most memorable movies in cinema history. From the gritty realism of “Raging Bull” to the heartwarming triumphs…
Read More The Science Behind Boxing Gloves: How They Help Prevent Injuries
Boxing is a brutal sport that requires immense skill and stamina. It is a combat sport where two opponents fight using their fists. However, to prevent serious injuries during boxing matches, boxers wear protective gear, including boxing gloves. Boxing gloves are designed to absorb the impact of punches and reduce the risk of injuries to…
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