Eddie Hearn, promoter for IBF, IBO, WBA, WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, indicates that a finalized deal for a unification with WBC champion Tyson Fury has now moved a step closer. Top Rank’s CEO Bob Arum, who co-promotes Fury, stated in a recent interview that a summer fight with Joshua was “dead in the water.”
Month: May 2021
Posted on 05/02/2021 By: Sean Crose The 33-2 former heavyweight titlist Andy Ruiz appeared to be in shape mentally and physically. Now he just had to get past the popular 38-6-1 Chris Arreola when they met Saturday night at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Once he did that, the man who showed up
1:01 AM ET Brett Okamoto In a matter of three fights, Andy Ruiz has gone from underdog, to champion, to disappointment, to a man in search of a comeback — but the comeback is off to a good start. Ruiz (34-2, 22 KOs) recorded his first win in nearly two years on Saturday, as he
With a “third fight” (exhibition bout) between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield losing steam, it seems Tyson may have turned his attention instead to Lennox Lewis. Let’s be clear up front: If Lewis and Tyson get in a ring again, it will be an exhibition, not a full, sanctioned fight. But Lewis, 55, did confirm
Manchester Arena, Manchester - In a crossroads heavyweight clash, former WBO champion Joseph Parker (29-2, 21 KOs) won a twelve round split decision over Derek Chisora (32-11, 23 KOs). The scores were 115-113 for Chisora, 116-111 for Parker and 115-113 for Parker. In the first few seconds of the first, Chisora scored a flash knockdown as Parker’s
Posted on 05/01/2021 WBA light heavyweight champion Dmitry Bivol ended a near two-year inactivity period with a tougher than expected win against fringe contender Craig Richards. Although the Russian contender was highly favored, Richards didn’t fade into the shadows. Instead, he bit down on his mouthpiece and gave Bivol all he could handle. While he
6:10 PM ET Former unified heavyweight world titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr. returns to the ring for the first time since losing his three belts back to Anthony Joshua in their rematch in December 2019, as he faces former title challenger Chris Arreola in the main event of Saturday’s PPV card at Dignity Health Sports Park
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Lyndon Arthur and David Haye analysed Callum Johnson’s win over Emil Markic and discussed what’s next for the British light-heavyweights in Frank Warren’s stable. Subscribe to BT Sport Boxing on YouTube ➡️ http://www.youtube.com/c/btsportboxing Follow BT Sport Boxing on Twitter ➡️ http://twitter.com/btsportboxing Join our BT Sport Boxing Facebook Group ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/groups/BTSportBoxing/ Follow us on Instagram ➡️
Tonight at 9 pm ET on pay-per-view, Andy Ruiz Jr headlines a four-fight card against Chris Arreola, with prelims beginning at 7 pm ET on FOX. Bad Left Hook will be here for live coverage throughout the night. Live updates, including highlights and round-by-round coverage for all four PPV fights from Wil Esco, will come
The Daily Bread Mailbag returns with Stephen “Breadman” Edwards tackling topics such as a potential fight between David Benavidez and Jermall Charlo, thoughts on Barry McGuigan, Ryan Garcia vs. Javier Fortuna falling apart, Canelo’s recent interview on his split with Golden Boy, Canelo vs. Saunders, and more. Bread, I’m still loving your articles, although you
Posted on 05/01/2021 By: Sean Crose Before tonight’s pay per view card that’s being hosted by Fox and PBC can commence, there’s a couple of fights to be viewed live via regular Fox on basic cable. The UFC has done well using this format (presenting a regular show on basic cable to entice viewers to
1:00 PM ET Kathleen McNamee Katie Taylor’s dominance of women’s boxing isn’t by accident, though she had the ability, and the skills, to go pro in soccer as well. Jan Kruger/Getty Images Katie Taylor’s faith — in God, in her fists, in herself — is famous, and maybe infamous. Her drive and determination to be the
Today at 1 pm ET on DAZN in most territories and also on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK, Derek Chisora and Joseph Parker headline a big Matchroom card from Manchester, England. We’ll be here with live coverage, including round-by-round for Chisora-Parker and Taylor-Jonas, plus highlights and fight-by-fight updates, all in this stream: It’s
Andy Ruiz (33-2) and Chris Arreola (38-6-1) will square off Saturday night at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The fight will headline a Premier Boxing Champions on FOX pay-per-view. The all-Mexican heavyweight showdown is sure to produce fireworks with both fighter’s fan friendly styles. However, most observers believe that the younger Ruiz
Posted on 04/30/2021 By: Hans Themistode It was about as improbable a win as you’ll find. Andy Ruiz Jr. made his way to the ring on June 1st, 2019, seemingly, without a prayer in the world. Waiting on him, was unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua. As most of the betting public waited patiently to see
12:09 PM ET Associated Press BROCKTON, Mass. — – Middleweight boxing champion Marvelous Marvin Hagler is being celebrated in his Massachusetts hometown with a street named in his honor. The Brockton City Council on Monday approved a proposal by two councilors to name a currently under-construction street Marvin Hagler Drive, The Enterprise reported Wednesday. Hagler,