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Lawrence Okolie would beat Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe at bridgerweight, says Macaulay McGowan | Boxing News
Over the next two days gym-mates Macaulay McGowan and Jack Massey could both win European championships. Massey takes on Isaac Chamberlain for the cruiserweight title on Saturday, live on Sky Sports, while McGowan boxes Abass Baraou for the super-welterweight belt in Bolton on Friday. He knows Baraou is a daunting opponent. “I expect a really…
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Chris Billam-Smith admits nickname of ‘The Gentleman’ is deceptive as he plans brutal fight with Richard Riakporhe | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith’s nickname of ‘The Gentleman’ is fitting for a family man who holds local charities close to his heart, but the WBO champion has prepared for a “brutal” revenge mission. Billam-Smith has sharpened his skills for a treacherous WBO cruiserweight title defence against Richard Riakporhe in front of the challenger’s home crowd at Selhurst…
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Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe in dressing-room row ahead of world title clash at Selhurst Park | Boxing News
A disagreement over who gets the home dressing room is threatening to boil over behind the scenes as Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe prepare to face off for the WBO cruiserweight world title at Selhurst Park this Saturday. As defending champion, Billam-Smith is keen to exercise his right to the home dressing room, while Crystal…
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Chris Billam-Smith says Richard Riakporhe avoided world title fight against Jai Opetaia | Boxing News
Chris Billam-Smith has dismissed Richard Riakporhe’s claims the pair enter Saturday’s world title fight as equals, and questioned why his cruiserweight rival did not take on fellow world champion Jai Opetaia. Speaking on The Gloves Are Off, Riakporhe praised the success of Billam-Smith in becoming WBO cruiserweight world champion with last year’s victory over Lawrence…
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Chris Newsome gets full-circle moment in KD 4 Galaxy
SCHEDULE: PBA Philippine Cup Finals San Miguel vs Meralco Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during the PBA Finals Game 1 against San Miguel Beermen. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome had a full-circle moment in Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. And that moment was encapsulated in his game-worn shoes in the form…
Read MoreChris Banchero, Meralco ready for Lassiter, San Miguel firepower
Meralco Bolts guard Chris Banchero during the PBA Finals press conference.–PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—There won’t be shortage of firepower between San Miguel Beer and Meralco in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. While the Beermen boast a slew of shooters–led by Marcio Lassiter—that complement superstar big man June Mar Fajardo, the Bolts also have their snipers…
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PBA: Chris Newsome channels inner Kobe in Meralco series vs Ginebra
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during a PBA Philippine Cup game against Ginebra Gin Kings. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Meralco is well aware of Ginebra’s general popularity in the PBA. Chris Newsome knows that the Bolts are in for a ride in the Philippine Cup semifinals with the crowd solidly behind the crowd darlings Gin Kings. Despite…
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Myrtle Beach Classic: Chris Gotterup clinches maiden Tour title to book PGA Championship ticket | Golf News
Chris Gotterup won the inaugural Myrtle Beach Classic on Sunday for his first PGA Tour title, closing with a four-under 67 for a six-stroke victory at Dunes Golf & Beach Club. The tournament was played opposite the Wells Fargo Championship, which was won by Rory McIlroy, with Gotterup’s victory securing him a spot in next…
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch to have surgery on knee
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch holds his knee after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Phoenix. The Timberwolves won 122-116, taking the series 4-0. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) MINNEAPOLIS — The…
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Jofra Archer named in England’s provisional squad for Men’s T20 World Cup as Chris Jordan also returns | Cricket News
Jofra Archer has been named in England’s provisional 15-man squad for the Men’s T20 World Cup in the West Indies and the USA this June. Archer’s career has been plagued by injury and he has been limited to 15 T20Is for England since making his debut in 2019, with the 29-year-old missing the 2022 T20…
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