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Mike Tyson Fights to Draw with Jones Jr. in Exhibition

Emmanuel Okara Nov 29, 2020 0

Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled…

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Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury Finalise Fight Agreement For 2021

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 12, 2020 0

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,…

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Anthony Joshua Rules Out Mike Tyson Bout, Says People Would Boo

News Agency of Nigeria Jun 2, 2020 0

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…

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Fury Predicts Third Round Knockout If He Faces Anthony Joshua

News Agency of Nigeria May 31, 2020 0

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.…

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Mike Tyson Shows Off Incredible Physique in Latest Comeback Video

News Agency of Nigeria May 21, 2020 0

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…

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“I’m Back”, Young fighters jittery as ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson hints ring comeback (Video)

News Agency of Nigeria May 13, 2020 0

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,…

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Video: Miller angrily shoves Anthony Joshua during press conference, rekindles their feud

News Agency of Nigeria Feb 20, 2019 0

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…

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Boxer Dies After Heavyweight Bout

Agency Report Feb 26, 2018 0

British boxer, Scott Westgarth, has died after falling ill following heavyweight bout on Saturday. Westgarth looked uncomfortable as he was interviewed ringside after his points victory over Dec Spelman in Doncaster and was taken to…

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Ex heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko retires

News Agency of Nigeria Aug 3, 2017 0

The former heavyweight world champion Wladimir Klitschko has drawn the curtain on one of the most successful boxing careers in history with immediate effect, the 41-year-old Ukrainian said in a statement Thursday. Klitschko was a two-time…

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Fury accepts Joshua’s all-British heavyweight title challenge

News Agency of Nigeria May 1, 2017

Tyson Fury on Sunday accepted the challenge issued by world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following the Londoner’s title victory over Wladimir Klitschko, according to the BBC Joshua, who stopped the Ukrainian in the 11th round at…