Tag: Joshua
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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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: AJ says former UFC champion is not a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes he beat Tyson Fury | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua dismissed suggestions that Francis Ngannou is a ‘gimmick’ opponent and believes the former UFC champion was wrongly denied a victory over Tyson Fury. Joshua has won his last three fights, the most recent against Otto Wallin in a dominant five-round win in December, and will face Ngannou in their non-title contest in Friday’s…
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Joe Joyce: ‘Wild card’ Francis Ngannou can hurt Anthony Joshua on March 8 | Boxing News
Before Francis Ngannou crossed over to compete in boxing, Joe Joyce knew first hand that the UFC heavyweight champion could be a problem. In Las Vegas the two men engaged in a ferocious sparring session. “Because he’s an MMA fighter and he’s not really been concentrating on boxing, he was a little bit more open…
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More focused Joshua Pacio ready for Jarred Brooks rematch
ONE Championship fighter Joshua Pacio. –ONE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Joshua Pacio admitted to having a new approach ahead of his rematch with Jarred Brooks in ONE 166: Qatar at Lusail Sports Arena this coming Friday. In a rematch slated for Brooks’ ONE strawweight world title, Pacio said he’s much more focused and motivated compared to his…
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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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Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou: The key questions ahead of the crossover super-fight | Boxing News
We answer the key questions ahead of the crossover super-fight between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou, which is live on Sky Sports Box Office. What is happening? Anthony Joshua will fight Francis Ngannou on Friday March 8 in a non-title contest. Joshua is the former two-time unified WBO, WBA and IBF heavyweight champion, who is…
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksand Usyk: Who wins? Will Anthony Joshua be champ again? Delicious Orie’s heavyweight predictions | Boxing News
Sky Sports asks Great Britain Olympic hope and European Games gold medallist Delicious Orie for his heavyweight predictions as he looks at the year ahead for the division. Who will become the undisputed champion when Tyson Fury fights Oleksandr Usyk? Delicious Orie said: “I think Tyson Fury just about edges it. I’m not taking anything…
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Joshua Buatsi beats Dan Azeez in ferocious 12-round contest at Wembley Arena | Boxing News
Joshua Buatsi overcame a determined Dan Azeez as the two Londoners waged a 12-round war at Wembley Arena. Buatsi dropped Azeez twice in the 11th round, but Azeez blamed the slippery canvas for losing his footing. A short right from Buatsi landed and Azeez’s right foot slipped out from under him. He hit the deck…
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Dan Azeez faces off with Joshua Buatsi ahead of light-heavyweight collision: ‘I want to prove myself’ | Boxing News
Dan Azeez and Joshua Buatsi have faced off ahead of their light-heavyweight collision this Saturday at the OVO Arena Wembley, live on Sky Sports. Azeez has risen through British boxing’s small-hall circuit to win national and continental championships. But now he will take on an old friend and former sparring partner in Buatsi to win…
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Andre Ward and Chris Billam-Smith discuss Joshua Buatsi’s improvements since training under Virgil Hunter | Boxing News
Andre Ward says he sees “great things” in Joshua Buatsi after watching him in the gym ahead his fight with Dan Azeez. Buatsi, the No 1 ranked light-heavyweight contender with the WBA, has been coached by Ward’s former trainer Virgil Hunter since 2021. Buatsi has been training with Hunter in the USA ahead of Saturday’s…
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