• November 21, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith could go straight into WBC cruiserweight title fight after Gilberto Ramirez defeat | Boxing News

Britain’s Chris Billam-Smith could go straight into a WBC title fight after his loss to Gilberto Ramirez. Billam-Smith fought with extraordinary bravery but lost his WBO championship to WBA belt-holder Ramirez in an exciting clash last weekend. The Briton finished the fight with several injuries including a bad cut over his left eye and damage…

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Dillian Whyte: Jake Paul fight not bad for boxing but Mike Tyson shouldn’t fight again | Boxing News

Dillian Whyte says Mike Tyson has nothing left to prove and should never fight again after his latest bout with Jake Paul “brought a lot of new fans” to boxing. Tyson, 58, lost via unanimous decision to YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul after eight two-minute rounds in Texas, 19 years after his last professional fight against Kevin McBride.…

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Chris Billam-Smith reveals he turned down ‘life-changing money’ for Jai Opetaia ahead of Gilberto Ramirez fight | Boxing News

Chris Billam-Smith turned down “life-changing money” to box Jai Opetaia earlier this year, to make sure that when he does fight him, he beats him. Opetaia is the formidable IBF cruiserweight world champion, with Bournemouth’s Billam-Smith the WBO titlist hoping to prove himself the top fighter in the division. Billam-Smith believes he is on an…

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Chris Billam-Smith vs Gilberto Ramirez: Watch live stream of press conference ahead of cruiserweight title fight | Boxing News

Watch Chris Billam-Smith take on Gilberto Ramirez in a unification of the WBO and WBA cruiserweight world titles on Saturday, live on Sky Sports Mix from 5pm; Ramirez has recorded 46 victories while Billam-Smith has 20 and defends his belt for a third time

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Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr fight will be on if Benn’s British licence reinstated, predicts Ben Shalom | Boxing News

A rescheduled blockbuster fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr will finally happen if the former’s licence is reinstated by the British Boxing Board of Control [BBBoC], believes promoter Ben Shalom. Benn was under a provisional suspension after failing two voluntary drug tests ahead of a scheduled fight with Eubank Jr in October 2022,…

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Spurs fight back for emphatic win over Villa

Highlights from the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa.

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Anthony Joshua could wait for Tyson Fury fight, rather than go into immediate rematch with Daniel Dubois | Boxing News

Anthony Joshua remains “the biggest star in the heavyweight division,” according to his promoter Eddie Hearn, despite his devastating loss to Daniel Dubois in September. With Dubois fighting next in February, Joshua is increasingly unlikely to be ready for an immediate rematch. But Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn believes AJ won’t be short of options, even…

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Yankees fight back, avoid World Series sweep vs Dodgers

New York Yankees’ Anthony Volpe celebrates his grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning in Game 4 of the baseball World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) NEW YORK — Anthony Volpe’s third-inning grand slam overcame Freddie Freeman’s record-setting home run, and the…

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Chris Eubank Jr vs Canelo Alvarez talks restart: ‘That fight can absolutely happen within the next year’ | Boxing News

Talks have restarted for Chris Eubank Jr to fight Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez. After securing an impressive revenge win over Liam Smith last year, Eubank Jr returned to action this month with a stoppage victory over Kamil Szeremeta. He is now looking for big-name opponents and Canelo is one of his targets. “That fight can…

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Tyson Fury ‘feels sorry’ for Anthony Joshua but would still fight British heavyweight rival | Boxing News

Tyson Fury says he “feels sorry” for Anthony Joshua after his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois – but insists he still wants to fight his British rival. Joshua suffered the fourth loss of his professional career when he succumbed to IBF heavyweight champion Dubois at Wembley Stadium in September. The former world champion was dropped…

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