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Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are arguably two of the best British heavyweight boxers of all time, the prospect of the pair going toe-toe  in the ring has been lusted for since they both broke into the elite levels of the game.Now,…

Anthony Joshua has expressed his thoughts about Mike Tyson making a come back to the combat sport. The Nigerian-born British boxer said recently he is not interested in fighting Iron Mike if the former heavyweight champion does make a…

Tyson Fury has projected he will knock out Anthony Joshua inside three rounds – with a left hook.The heavyweight world champions are on a collision course for 2021, assuming they both come through their respective title defences.…

In recent video posted online, Mike Tyson displayed  his incredible physique and power ahead of his much talked about comeback. The former 2-time heavyweight champion, 53, is contemplating a return to the ring and gave a nod to his…

Anthony Joshua, the current World heavyweight champion has been listed the second-richest sportsperson in the United Kingdom.Popular UK newspaper, The Sunday Times, carried out the ranking and Gareth Bale was rated the richest young…

Former two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson has hinted he wants to make a comeback to the boxing ring.The 53-year-old former knockout artiste recently posted a video via his account on popular social media platform, Instagram,…

Mike Tyson mentioned the names of Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in his top five favourite current boxers. However, the former heavyweight  excluded the name of two-time heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua in his list.Gypsy King, Fury,…

There is no chance of a rematch between world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and American Deontay Wilder going ahead without a crowd, the Briton’s promoter Frank Warren said on Wednesday. SEE ALSO: VIDEO: Davido Reacts to Bobrisky…

Nigeria’s boxing sensation Helen Joseph gave fans value for their time on Thursday night with an expected win over Hungary’s Martina Horgasx in Connecticut, U.S. Joseph, aka “The Iron Lady”, defeated her challenger by unanimous decision…

Nigeria’s Helen ‘Iron Lady’ Joseph is set for action against Martina Horgasx from Hungary on Thursday in her bumpy return to professional boxing. The Super-Bantamweight fight, holding at the Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut,…

British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua has made some bold statements about Andy Ruiz as their disagreement over the location of their rescheduled fight thickens.Months back, Joshua shocked his fans around the world after losing to the…

The festival of boxing bouts is scheduled to hold on July 14 at the Indoor Sports Hall of the National Stadium in Lagos.Jenkins Alumona, the Managing Director of Flykite Promotions who are the event’s organisers, told newsmen on Tuesday…

Andy Ruiz, the newly crowned heavyweight champion who defeated Anthony Joshua against all odds, has demanded the sum of 40 million pounds if he fights against the British boxer again.In their last match, Ruiz was able to scoop away…

Recently defeated British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, would have a chance to reclaim his champion status in a rematch against Andy Ruiz, according to his show promoter, Eddie Hearn.Eddie revealed that there’s already an ongoing plan…

After being denied a license by the New York boxing body because he failed a drug test last Tuesday, Jarrell Miller has tested positive to banned drugs for the second time in as many tests.The American fighter is said to have drops of…

Anthony Joshua may no longer be able to test his abilities on US soil come June as his opponent, Jarrell Miller, has reportedly failed a drugs test.The British-Nigerian who recently became a heavyweight champion had been slated to fight…

Heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua has stated that he’ll reconstruct Jarrell Miller’s face and body when they meet in June. The American had violently pushed him during a recent press conference that was held for the two boxers.…

On Tuesday, Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller met physically at a press conference and Miller was quick to vent his anger on Anthony.  Neither of the boxers had spoken a word to each other when Miller approached Anthony and pushed him…

Anthony Joshua, the British-Nigerian boxer who already has WBA, WBO, IBF, and IBO heavyweight titles, will be taking his career to another level in the United States, in June.It has been confirmed that he’ll fight Jarrell Miller at…

Isaac Ikhouria, a veteran of the light-heavyweight boxing category has appealed to corporate organisations to partner with the Nigeria Boxing Federation (NBF) for the development of the game.The septuagenarian made the appeal in an…

Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino multiple world champion who turned 40 last month, said on Wednesday that while he is focused on his title defense against Adrien Broner, he has considered life beyond the ring.The WBA welterweight champion…

Former world heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis has stated that he does not believe that current IBF, WBA and WBO champion Anthony Joshua wants to face potential opponents Deontay Wilder and Tyson FuryBoth fighters fought themselves to a…

Nigerian/British boxer, Anthony Joshua has disclosed the reason he turned down a £40m fight with Deontay WilderThere had been talks about the two champions facing off with Joshua having the chance to become the undisputed heavyweight…

Saul “Canelo” Alvarez proved too strong for Rocky Fielding as he delivered a third round TKO on Saturday to easily win their WBA super middleweight title fight at Madison Square Garden.The 28-year-old Mexican, a heavy favourite, imposed…

Deontay Wilder, who currently holds the World Boxing Council heavyweight title has claimed that he is part Nigerian.The boxing champ said this in a round table discussion with his opponent Tyson Fury against whom he's to defend his…

Anthony Joshua’s representatives have made a “much-improved” offer for a world heavyweight title unification fight against WBC champion Deontay Wilder but so far the overtures have been rebuffed, promoter Eddie Hearn has said.The…

YouTuber Olajide Olatunji, otherwise known as KSIolajideBT, or just 'KSI' battled notorious YouTuber, Logan Paul to a standstill and ended their match in a draw.The bout had been talked about for months as both parties shamed,…

Anthony Joshua has signed a deal to stage his next two bouts at Wembley stadium, the first in September and then next April, the 28-year-old announced via promotions company Matchroom Boxing.The WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight champion…

Forbes’ annual ranking of the 100 highest-paid athletes put world star boxer Floyd Mayweather in top position once again on Tuesday and surprisingly there were no women featured on the list for the first time.Mayweather, the 41-year-old…