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Anthony Joshua could fight Deontay Wilder in an ‘unbelievable’ final eliminator for Tyson Fury’s WBC title | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua could meet Deontay Wilder in potentially the biggest final eliminator the world has ever seen. Joshua and Wilder will compete in separate bouts on December 23 against Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker respectively. If both Wilder and Joshua are victorious they will be on course to box each other next year. But even…
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Joshua Retamar returns for one last run with NU Bulldogs in UAAP
NU’s Josh Retamar. UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Star setter Joshua Retamar has committed to play one last time for the National University Bulldogs ahead of their ‘four-peat’ quest in the UAAP Season 86 men’s volleyball tournament next year. Retamar on Thursday announced through Virtual Playground, his management agency, that he will be playing one…
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Deontay Wilder: All roads lead to fight with Anthony Joshua in 2024 | Boxing News
Deontay Wilder believes that he and Anthony Joshua are on a path to facing each other in 2024 and the fight the “world” wants to see will happen. Both Joshua and Wilder are on the same bill on Saudi Arabia on December 23, with the former facing Otto Wallin and Wilder against Joseph Parker. If…
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Dan Azeez cleared for rescheduled Joshua Buatsi light-heavyweight showdown from mid January | Boxing News
Dan Azeez has been cleared to return to action early in the New Year for his rescheduled British battle with Joshua Buatsi. Azeez was forced to withdraw from a scheduled light-heavyweight clash with Buatsi last month due to a back injury. But BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom has confirmed the Lewisham fighter will now be fit…
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Ben Whittaker would have stepped in to replace Dan Azeez for Joshua Buatsi fight | ‘Perfect style for me!’ | Boxing News
Ben Whittaker would have stepped in at short notice to replace Dan Azeez against Joshua Buatsi if he had been injury-free himself. Azeez had to pull out of his much-anticipated October clash with Buatsi, which will now be rescheduled. Whittaker would have offered his services, just a few days out from the fight, if he’d…
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Anthony Joshua couldn’t deal with Francis Ngannou’s power, says former UFC fighter Dan Hardy | Boxing News
Francis Ngannou can hold world titles in MMA and boxing simultaneously, says former UFC fighter Dan Hardy. Ngannou was formerly a heavyweight UFC champion but was boxing professionally for the first time when he took on Tyson Fury in a 10-round non-title bout on Saturday. Fury, the WBC heavyweight champion, was the overwhelming favourite yet…
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Rochdale’s head groundsman Joshua Haigh given six-week suspension for racial abuse towards broadcaster | Football News
Rochdale’s head groundsman Joshua Haigh has been suspended for six weeks by the FA for racial abuse towards a broadcaster earlier this year. The incident took place on February 21 when Rochdale played Stockport County in League Two. Haigh, who had denied the charge against him, was found guilty of an “aggravated breach” of FA…
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ONE: Joshua Pacio’s recent win boosts rematch bid against Jarred Brooks
Joshua Pacio, left, and Jarred Brooks face off during the pre-fight press conference at Solaire Resort and Casino. The two headline ONE 164 on Saturday at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo from ONE Championship MANILA, Philippines—If anyone has a strong bid to fight for the ONE Strawweight Championship at the moment, it’s none other than…
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Dan Azeez: My previous fights as the underdog will give me the edge against Joshua Buatsi | Boxing News
Dan Azeez believes his experience fighting and winning as the underdog will give him the edge over friend and sparring partner Joshua Buatsi in their world title eliminator fight. The south Londoners are set to face off in a blockbuster light-heavyweight bout at the O2 on Saturday October 21, live on Sky Sports, with neither…
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ONE: Joshua Pacio ‘really excited’ for showdown vs Mansur Malachiev
ONE Championship fighter Joshua Pacio. –ONE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Instead of feeling nervous, Joshua Pacio is feeling excitement ahead of his fight against Mansur Malachiev happening on Saturday. Pacio and Malachiev will face off in the mid-card of ONE Fight Night 15: Le vs. Freymanov at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, a match that Pacio…
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