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Said Nurmagomedov loses UFC 308 opponent
FILE–Said Nurmagomedov of Russia looks on after defeating Cody Stamann in their bantamweight fight during the UFC 270 event at Honda Center on January 22, 2022 in Anaheim, California. Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images/AFP The UFC is looking for an opponent for Said Nurmagomedov this weekend after Daniel Santos withdrew for undisclosed reasons, per multiple reports. It’s…
Read MorePacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fight
Retired multiple world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao (R) of the Philippines speaks during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on June 10, 2024. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) Manny Pacquiao will now face a different fighter in his three-round exhibition match in Japan after the retired boxing great’s original opponent was ruled…
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Pacio says Brooks the ‘the best opponent’ he’s ever faced
FILE–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—Iron sharpens iron and so far in his career over at ONE Championship, Joshua Pacio’s iron is undoubtedly Jarred Brooks.…
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Azarenka wins in Miami… despite celebrity ex supporting her opponent!
During Victoria Azarenka’s win over Peyton Stearns at the Miami Open, Azarenka’s former partner was in attendance but was showing support for her opponent Stearns!
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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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Get Ready to Knockout Your Opponent with the Best Boxing Shoes
Boxing is a sport that requires precision, agility, and strength. It’s a sport where every advantage counts, and one of the most important elements to consider is your footwear. The right pair of boxing shoes can make all the difference in the ring, helping you to move quickly, maintain your balance, and deliver powerful punches.…
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Anthony Joshua’s next opponent? Zhilei Zhang being considered to fight former heavyweight champion | Boxing News
Zhilei Zhang is being considered as a potential opponent for Anthony Joshua’s next fight in March. Joshua was aiming to box Deontay Wilder. But after Joseph Parker upset the American last month, Joshua was left looking for alternative opponents. Other possible options as well as Zhang reportedly include former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou and…
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Anthony Joshua’s opponent Robert Helenius returns ‘adverse analytical finding’ in a drug test
Anthony Joshua’s opponent Robert Helenius has returned an ‘adverse analytical finding’ in a drug test. Helenius was a late notice replacement opponent for Joshua after it was revealed that Dillian Whyte had returned ‘adverse analytical findings’ on the weekend before their scheduled fight at The O2 on August 12. But Joshua’s promotional team Matchroom…
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Franchon Crews-Dezurn: From American Idol to undisputed champ, meet Savannah Marshall’s next opponent
For Franchon Crews-Dezurn the sport of boxing, originally, what a means to an entirely different end. Pursuing a career as a singer, she stepped into a boxing gym just to lose some weight. Today Crews-Dezurn is the undisputed super-middleweight world champion and next weekend, on July 1, fights Savannah Marshall at the Manchester Arena in…
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Jarrell Miller to be offered as replacement opponent for Anthony Joshua after talks for Dillian Whyte rematch collapse
Jarrell Miller is set to be offered as a replacement opponent for Anthony Joshua after talks for a Dillian Whyte rematch broke down. The American heavyweight tested positive for banned substances in 2019, which ended plans for a New York fight, but Miller’s promoter Dmitriy Salita has confirmed he is going to put forward Miller…
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