Posted on 02/03/2022 By: Hans Themistode It was a long and painful fall from grace for former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker. At one point, the New Zealand native proudly held his world title and defended it successfully against all comers. However, following back-to-back defeats at the hands of both Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte
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10:24 PM ET ESPN staff SYDNEY, Australia — Tim Tszyu will head to Los Angeles for a maiden bout on foreign soil with the world title contender set to fight American Terrell Gausha at Crypto.com Arena on Mar. 19. According to Sydney’s Daily Telegraph, the bout between Australian Tszyu (20-0, 15KOs) and Gausha will co-headline
Opinion Lawrence Lustig Matt Christie examines and rates the best 20 fights that have already been confirmed for 2022 20. CHRIS JENKINS vs JULIUS INDONGOFebruary 5. Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. BOXXEREnterprising matchmaking pits Welshman Jenkins with fading Namibian southpaw Indongo in a welterweight tussle scheduled for 10. It doesn’t seem that long ago that Indongo was
Opinion Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Keith Thurman believes that he was 15 punches away from beating Manny Pacquiao. In his own words he looks forward to his fight with Mario Barrios IT feels great to be back. The time is now. It feels natural. I was born and raised in this sport. This is where
Preview Ryan Hafey/Premier Boxing Champions Keith Thurman returns to action against Mario Barrios KEITH THURMAN was last seen losing to the legendary Manny Pacquiao in 2019. On Saturday (February 5) he returns to fight Mario Barrios at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. It’s a perfectly reasonable comeback match, though surprisingly Fox have decided to screen
Issue • Premium • Preview Ed Mulholland/Matchroom Srisaket Sor Rungvisai falls ill and Jesse Rodríguez moves up to save the show against Carlos Cuadras, writes John Dennen THE top end of the super-flyweight can be relied upon to deliver excitement. The leaders of the division might be drawing into the twilight years of their careers
During this media interview captured by Fight Hub TV, WBC lightweight titleholder Devin Haney fields questions on his ongoing discussions to face George Kambosos and why he believes Kambosos is trying to leverage as many offers as he can muster in order to make the most money. Check out some of what Haney had to
Fighters competing on the Keith Thurman vs. Mario Barrios undercard previewed their respective matchups during a press conference Thursday before they enter the ring this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (photos by Ryan Hafey) Meeting face to face were rising unbeaten Jesús “Mono” Ramos
Posted on 02/03/2022 By: Hans Themistode Canelo Alvarez was all smiles following the conclusion of his 2021 boxing schedule. Not only was the pound-for-pound star successful in all three of his ring appearances against Avni Yildirim, Billy Joe Saunders, and Caleb Plant but he managed to score concussive knockouts against each. At the cessation of
11:29 AM ET Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve army in Kyiv on Wednesday, saying that love for his country compelled him to defend it. Ukraine has been bracing for a possible military offensive after Russia assembled tens of thousands of troops near Ukraine’s borders in recent weeks, though Moscow says
All action welterweight Samuel Vargas (31-7-2) will take on Poland’s Przemyslaw Runowski (19-2-0) in a 10-round main event on Sunday, March 13th from Rebel Entertainment Complex in an event presented by Toronto’s own Lee Baxter Promotions. Following a defeat to welterweight star Conor Benn at the Copper Box Arena in London, England last April, Vargas
Posted on 02/03/2022 By: Sean Crose “It is the love, the love for my city,” said former heavyweight titlist Wladimir Klitschko on Wednesday, “my home, my family, my neighbors, my daughter that has brought me here today, that I took this initiative and am now taking part in this territorial defense.” Kltischko, a citizen of
11:06 AM ET Nick Parkinson Close •Reports on boxing for ESPN.co.uk, as well as several national newspapers•Has been reporting on British boxing for over 15 years•Appears on BoxNation’s Boxing Matters show Chris Eubank Jr. hopes beating Liam Williams on Saturday will set up a dream fight against Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin at English Premier League team
During the final press conference for this weekend’s welterweight fight between Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios, Thurman shares his thoughts on his return after a long hiatus and his plans to regain another world title — despite already considering himself a champion. Check out what he had to say below. “This is what I do
Feature • Issue • Premium Lennox Lewis, Naseem Hamed and Joe Calzaghe led a renaissance in British boxing, but no one stirred passions more than Ricky Hatton, writes Thomas Hauser BRITISH boxing enjoyed a renaissance at the start of the new millennium. Lennox Lewis was the preeminent heavyweight in the world. Naseem Hamed made his
Opinion Huw Fairclough/Getty Images Liam Williams joins the Opening Bell podcast ahead of the Chris Eubank Jr fight AFTER an extended break, boxing returns to Britain this weekend with a tantalising domestic showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams in Cardiff. Alex Steedman has a gripping deep and meaningful with Williams, who reveals the
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Feature • Issue • Premium Michelle Farsi/Matchroom Liam Williams has been hit by a car travelling at 40mph. He was once told he wouldn’t throw another punch after injuring his hand. He’s seen his friend Nick Blackwell lie in a coma after losing to Chris Eubank Jr. Now, as he gets the fight he’s always