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Fury’s retirement in doubt as Joshua fight offer looms

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is willing to give Tyson Fury an ultimatum regarding an all-British showdown with Anthony Joshua. Last month, the ‘Gypsy King’ shocked the boxing world after announcing his retirement...... Read more My family won’t feed on legacy, boxing is about business – Lawal

Former three-belt (ABU, WABU and National) champion Rilwan Lawal talks about his boxing career, his motivations, goals and more in this interview with PETER AKINBO How did you start boxing? I started...... Read more Parker eyes Joshua rematch after Dubois bout

Former WBO heavyweight champion Joseph Parker has set his sights on a potential rematch with Anthony Joshua after his IBF title clash with Daniel Dubois in Riyadh on Saturday, The PUNCH. Parker,...... Read more Adesanya sends cryptic message to Boniface

Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has sent a cryptic message to Victor Boniface, throwing his weight behind the Super Eagles striker amid reports of the Bayer Leverkusen forward’s split from his...... Read more Joshua backed to win another world title

Former heavyweight boxer David Price has backed Anthony Joshua to win another world title despite the British-Nigerian’s devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua, 35, suffered a setback in his...... Read more Philadelphia Eagles crush Chiefs to win Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles soared to a crushing 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, shattering their opponents’ bid for a historic hat-trick of NFL titles in a...... Read more Adesanya got slower – MMA analyst

Mixed martial arts analyst Sayif Saud believes Israel Adesanya’s recent decline in form can be attributed to diminishing speed, following the Nigerian-born fighter’s third consecutive defeat at UFC Fight Night 250 in...... Read more Usman offers advice to Adesanya after Saudi loss

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has advised his close friend Israel Adesanya to take time off and focus on enjoying his fighting career following his third consecutive defeat at UFC Fight...... Read more Ahmadu-Kida

Anthony Joshua’s camp has denied reports of signing for a potential heavyweight clash with Martin Bakole in Africa, insisting there have been no discussions about the fight. Speaking to BoxNation, boxing...... Read more Adesanya vows to make UFC return after third straight loss

•Fans tell two-time champion to retire Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has vowed to return to the octagon despite suffering his third consecutive defeat and second career knockout loss against...... Read more Adesanya aims for comeback as UFC lands in Saudi

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya will attempt to snap out his first-ever consecutive losing streak when he faces France’s Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night 250 in Riyadh on Saturday, PUNCH...... Read more Adesanya focused on Imavov, backs Ngannou to beat Wilder

Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya says he is fully focused on his upcoming bout against Nassourdine Imavov while backing Francis Ngannou to defeat Deontay Wilder in their rumoured boxing clash, PUNCH...... Read more Whyte wants Joshua showdown

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is targeting a ‘trilogy’ fight with Anthony Joshua as he vows to retire his bitter rival. The heavyweight duo first clashed on the amateur circuit 16-years ago, as...... Read more Hearn reveals conditions for Joshua vs Wilder fight

Anthony Joshua currently has no confirmed opponent, and his promoter Eddie Hearn has outlined the conditions under which a fight between Joshua and Deontay Wilder could happen. Speaking to Ring magazine, the...... Read more Whyte ready to fight Joshua

British heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has declared his readiness to take on Anthony Joshua a second time, following the latter’s shock knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The “Body...... Read more Why Joshua silent on Fury retirement – Hearn

Eddie Hearn revealed that two-time heavyweight star Anthony Joshua had remained silent after Tyson Fury’s retirement. On Monday, the ‘Gypsy King’ shocked the boxing world after announcing his retirement from the sport...... Read more Fury tipped to snub retirement for Joshua

Former world champion George Groves believes Tyson Fury will come out of retirement to face Anthony Joshua in a blockbuster heavyweight clash, The PUNCH reports. Fury announced his retirement on Monday following back-to-back...... Read more Adesanya trains with ex-rival Whittaker ahead of UFC return

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has enlisted the help of former rival Robert Whittaker in preparation for his comeback fight against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Saudi Arabia next month, PUNCH Sports...... Read more Tyson Fury retires from boxing

Boxing legend Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from the sport, bringing an iconic career to an end following consecutive losses to undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Speculation had been rife...... Read more Fury fight has to happen this year – Joshua

Heavyweight Anthony Joshua says a fight with Tyson Fury “has to happen this year” as he looks to book his next bout. A fight between the two British rivals has been spoken...... Read more Wilder predicts huge Joshua comeback

Former WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has backed Anthony Joshua to defeat Tyson Fury when they eventually meet, insisting the British-Nigerian only needs to improve his self-confidence to return to the top,...... Read more Adesanya gets UFC rival’s backing

Israel Adesanya has long been accustomed to the view from the top. But what happens when a main eventer like Izzy takes a tumble from the summit? Well, he takes a fresh...... Read more Pereira happy Adesanya rivalry stays in ring

Despite being ready for anything every time they step inside the octagon across from each other, Israel Adesanya and Alex Pereira never took their animosity outside of competition. If you see them...... Read more Bakole calls out Joshua ahead Ajagba bout

Congolese heavyweight Martin Bakole has launched a blistering attack on Anthony Joshua, vowing to knock him out after dealing with Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba in their upcoming International Boxing Federation title eliminator, PUNCH Sports...... Read more ‘Britain would stop for Joshua vs Fury’

Top Rank president Todd DuBoef believes a heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury would bring Britain to a standstill, even without world titles on the line, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “I think...... Read more