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Deontay Wilder vs Andy Ruiz eliminator for Tyson Fury back on? WBC president rules out other title contenders
The WBC will not yet select a new mandatory challenger for Tyson Fury, the holder of his heavyweight championship. Fury last boxed in December, when he took a straightforward victory over Derek Chisora in London. But he has not fought this year and still has neither an opponent nor a fight date scheduled for 2023.…
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Nonito Donaire says ‘no second option’ in latest world title bid – rezal404
FILE – Nonito Donaire reacts after a third round knockout win over Reymart Gaballo for the WBC World Bantamweight Championship at Dignity Health Sports Park on December 11, 2021 in Carson, California. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines—At 40 years old, Nonito Donaire won’t be getting that many opportunities at a world title as he did…
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With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for title chase – rezal404
FILE – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File) The Memphis Grizzlies put their future and title hopes in the hands of Ja Morant. With Morant suspended, so…
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US Open: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim maiden major title with one-shot victory
Wyndham Clark claimed a one-shot victory at the US Open Wyndham Clark overcame a late wobble to hold off Rory McIlroy and claim a maiden major title with a one-shot victory at the 123rd US Open. Clark, who only made his PGA Tour breakthrough last month at the Wells Fargo Championship, took a share of…
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Andy Murray clinches Nottingham Open title with 6-4 6-4 victory vs Arthur Cazaux for 10th win in a row
Andy Murray clinched the Nottingham Open title courtesy of a 6-4 6-4 victory over Frenchman Arthur Cazaux, in what was the Scot’s 10th win in a row. The 36-year-old claimed a second successive title on the second-tier Challenger Tour having triumphed in Surbiton last week, and did not drop a set at any stage in…
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Nottingham Open: Katie Boulter beats Jodie Burrage in all-British final to win first WTA Tour title
Katie Boulter won her first WTA Tour title after beating fellow Briton Jodie Burrage in the Rothesay Nottingham Open final. Boulter, who is from Leicester and considers this her home tournament, beat Burrage 6-3 6-3 in the first all-British final at this level since 1977. She had only reached a quarter-final before but now follows…
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Stop thinking about the title and drive – rezal404
Formula One F1 – Canadian Grand Prix – Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Montreal, Canada – June 17, 2023 Red Bull team principal Christian Horner ahead of the final practice session REUTERS/Mathieu Belanger MONTREAL-Red Bull team boss Christian Horner told Sergio Perez on Saturday to forget about fighting for the Formula One championship and focus on his…
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Carlos Yulo keeps floor exercise title in Asian championships – rezal404
FILE – The Philippines’ Carlos Edriel Yulo competes during the Men’s Vault final at the World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool, northern England on November 6, 2022. (Photo by Ben Stansall / AFP) MANILA, Philippines—Carlos Edriel Yulo didn’t let the judges doubt his ability to retain the floor exercise title at the ongoing Asian Artistic Gymnastics…
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Richard Riakporhe mandated for IBF cruiserweight world title shot against Jai Opetaia next
Jai Opetaia has been instructed to defend his IBF cruiserweight world title against Richard Riakporhe next. After Poland’s Mateusz Masternak pulled out of a purse bid for his shot at the title, the IBF mandated London’s Riakporhe as the next challenger for their championship. There will be a period of time to allow a deal…
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Teofimo Lopez announces retirement after winning light welterweight title – rezal404
FILE – Teofimo Lopez. —Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP MANILA, Philippines—Fight fans may have just seen the last of Teofimo Lopez, who announced his retirement Tuesday not long after becoming a two-division world champion. Lopez had hinted about calling it a career on Sunday following his unanimous decision victory over previously unbeaten Josh Taylor to capture the…
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