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Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk’s undisputed title fight will end in controversy, says Johnny Nelson | Boxing News
Sky Sports Boxing’s Johnny Nelson believes Tyson Fury is struggling to find a mental edge over Oleksandr Usyk, and has envisioned a controversial ending to the pair’s undisputed heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia… I had a dream and Tyson Fury was in this dream. I’m trying to understand what I saw. It was controversial…
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In Tim Cone’s list, Johnny A still reigns supreme
Tim Cone talks to the Inquirer Sports staff during an awards dinner in his honor. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Tim Cone spent a lot of time chatting with members of the Inquirer sports staff earlier this week, talking of how “adventurous” his flight to the Philippines was as a 9-year-old back in 1966. He talked about how…
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Anthony Joshua will get knocked out if he doubts himself against Francis Ngannou, warns Johnny Nelson | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua looked “stone-faced” and “upset” during the media workout, but cannot afford to show any doubts against Francis Ngannou, says Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson. Two-time champion Joshua returns to the ring in Saudi Arabia on Friday night when he takes on former UFC heavyweight world champion Ngannou, live on Sky Sports Box Office,…
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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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Johnny Nelson: Adam Azim has ‘stardust’ to become world champion | Boxing News
Adam Azim’s “stardust” can take him all the way to the top in boxing, with his performances reminiscent of Prince Naseem Hamed, according to Johnny Nelson. Azim won the European super-lightweight title on Saturday in just his 10th professional fight, dominating Franck Petitjean in fantastic style at The Halls in Wolverhampton. The 21-year-old’s speed and…
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Johnny Nelson: Isaac Chamberlain vs Mikael Lawal ‘like a volcano waiting to erupt’ | Boxing News
Mikael Lawal’s intense rivalry with Isaac Chamberlain is “like a volcano waiting to erupt” and the British and Commonwealth title battle “is not going the distance”, says Sky Sports expert Johnny Nelson. The British pair are finally going to fight after months of back-and-forth and a rescheduled bout ahead of the score being settled in…
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