American boxer, Day dies after brain injury
American boxer Patrick Day has died, aged 27, four days after suffering a brain injury in his fight against Charles Conwell in Chicago. Day was rushed to hospital on Saturday [readmore]
Boxing
Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner ‘revealed’
Anthony Joshua’s sparring partner has seemingly been revealed as Timothy Moten – after Eddie Hearn admitted his team wanted “chubby fighters” to replicate Andy Ruiz Jr’s style. AJ is working [readmore]
Nigerian fighters shine as Monarch Promotions make bold English entry
Two Nigerian boxers retained their World Boxing Union (WBU) World titles as Monarch Events and Promotions made full entry into British boxing after co-hosting several shows. The sold-out event tagged [readmore]
Joshua forced into Saudi rematch ―Andy Ruiz
Unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr believes Anthony Joshua was forced into an immediate rematch with him after losing his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles in New York in [readmore]
Alaafin in England on Sports Education advocacy
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi, has reiterated his vision to see and ensure that Nigerians have access to the best sports education globally. Alaafin stated this on [readmore]
Ruiz will beat Joshua again ―De La Hoya
Golden Boy promoter Oscar De La Hoya has given his thoughts on the upcoming Andy Ruiz against Anthony Joshua rematch and says the bout will play out the same way [readmore]
No more rematch with Ruiz ―Joshua
If Anthony Joshua defeats Andy Ruiz Jr. in their rematch, the former heavyweight champion won’t have any contractual obligation to grant Ruiz a rubber match. If Joshua were to win [readmore]
Joshua wants his belts back
Anthony Joshua believes he will be up against the best fighter on the planet right now when he takes on Andy Ruiz Jr in his December rematch with the heavyweight [readmore]
How Joshua can beat Ruiz in Saudi rematch ―Trainer
Trainer Peter Fury believes that Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) can beat Andy Ruiz Jr. in their December 7 rematch if he ties him up frequently, and uses movement to [readmore]
I got $2m faking Pacquiao rematch ―Mayweather
Floyd Mayweather has stated that he will never fight Manny Pacquiao again, despite speculation of a rematch in Saudi Arabia being discussed. Reports of a rematch emerged following a video [readmore]