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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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The Verdict: Mikaela Mayer can feel unlucky after early contender for fight of the year | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player John Dennen and Andy Scott look back on the IBF welterweight world title bout between Natasha Jonas and Mikaela Mayer, with the pair dubbing it an early contender for fight of the year.
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Jack Cullen says he was ‘garbage’ in first Zak Chelli fight and vows to win rematch | Boxing News
Jack Cullen says he was “absolutely garbage” in his first fight against Zak Chelli but has vowed to move on to ‘bigger and better’ titles by winning their rematch. Cullen defends his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles against Chelli on the undercard of Natasha Jonas’ world title fight with Mikaela Mayer this Saturday, live on…
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The Business of Boxing: How Promoters and Managers Navigate the Fight Game
Boxing is a multi-billion dollar industry, with a long and storied history dating back centuries. From the sport’s humble beginnings in ancient Greece to the glitz and glamour of today’s big money super fights, the business of boxing has always been a high-stakes game of strategy and negotiation. At the center of the boxing business…
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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…
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Green Football Weekend returns: Help your club fight against climate change | Football News
Sky Sports is once again backing Green Football Weekend as the world’s largest climate-football campaign returns for a second year. Across the weekend of February 2-5, clubs will take centre stage as part of Green Football Weekend, taking part in greener games to showcase their sustainability work, engaging fans in the issue and announcing new,…
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Callum Smith on Artur Beterbiev making three crucial mistakes going into their unified WBC, IBF and WBO title fight | Boxing News
Callum Smith has warned Artur Beterbiev against making three crucial mistakes ahead of their unified light-heavyweight championship clash this weekend. Beterbiev defends the WBC, IBF and WBO 175lb titles against Britain’s Smith at the Videotron Center in Quebec City, live on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event in the early hours of Sunday…
Read More Finding Inspiration in the Fight: How Boxing Anime Motivates and Empowers Fans
When it comes to finding inspiration in the fight, one may not immediately think of boxing anime as a source of motivation and empowerment. However, the genre has long been a haven for fans looking to be inspired by stories of determination, resilience, and the pursuit of greatness. Boxing anime, such as “Hajime no Ippo,”…
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Anthony Joshua to face Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia in March as fight confirmed | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua is set to fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Former unified world heavyweight champion Joshua is expected to face Ngannou, a former UFC champion, after the planned fight was announced by promotional teams Matchroom and Queensberry on Friday night. A press conference has been scheduled on January 15 to reveal more details, with…
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Caroline Dubois mandated to fight for IBF world title after Katie Taylor vacates lightweight belt | Boxing News
Caroline Dubois has been mandated to challenge for the IBF lightweight world title after Katie Taylor vacated the belt. Unbeaten professional Dubois is just 22 years old but has racked up impressive wins as she’s risen through the ranks to become the No 1 contender. Irish star Taylor became the undisputed lightweight champion, winning all…
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