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Joshua and Ruiz Set for Saudi Arabia Rematch

Britain’s Anthony Joshua will face unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr in their rematch in Saudi Arabia on 7 December. The pair fought in New York in June, with Ruiz...... Read more World Heavyweight Rematch: I Need to Get the Passion Back — Joshua

Anthony Joshua says he is determined to get his “passion” back for boxing ahead of his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr later this year. The British heavyweight lost his WBA, IBF...... Read more Fury Set To Face Povetkin in London

British heavyweight Hughie Fury will face Alexander Povetkin on the undercard of the lightweight world title bout between Vasiliy Lomachenko and Luke Campbell. Fury, 24, beat Samuel Peter by seventh-round TKO...... Read more Wilder Speaks on Boxing Deaths

World heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder says deaths in the boxing ring have reminded him of a “scary feeling” he contemplates every time he fights. Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev, 28, and Argentine...... Read more Boxer Dies from Injuries Sustained During Fight

Russian boxer Maxim Dadashev has died at the age of 28 following injuries suffered in his IBF light-welterweight fight against Subriel Matias. Dadashev was reportedly unable to walk to the dressing...... Read more Joshua-Ruiz Rematch Set for New York or Cardiff

Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr looks set to take place in New York in November or Cardiff in December. Joshua, 29, lost his IBF, WBA and WBO world titles...... Read more Former Boxing World Champion Whitaker Dies

Former world champion Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker has died after being hit by a vehicle in the US, police have said. The 55-year-old, who won gold at the Olympics in 1984,...... Read more Wilder Rematch Signed for February — Fury

Britain’s Tyson Fury says his highly-anticipated rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder will take place on 22 February 2020. Fury, 30, stopped German Tom Schwarz in round two in June...... Read more Anthony Joshua Lacks Boxing Skills; I’ll Beat Him Again — Andy Ruiz Jr

Unified world heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has claimed Anthony Joshua is “not good at boxing” and vowed to land another victory when they fight again. Ruiz, 29, stunned Joshua to...... Read more Tyson Fury Confident of Victory over Deontay Wilder in Rematch

Britain’s Tyson Fury says he will beat Deontay Wilder in a world heavyweight title rematch that looks set to take place early next year. Fury, 30, stopped German Tom Schwarz in...... Read more Anthony Joshua Is Finished In Boxing, Says Tyson Fury

Tyson Fury believes former world champion Anthony Joshua is “finished” after his shock defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr. Joshua, 29, gave up his IBF, WBA and WBO titles in a seventh-round...... Read more I’m Not Blaming Anyone for Shock Defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr — Anthony Joshua

British heavyweight Anthony Joshua says he has no excuses for his shock defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr, in which he lost his IBF, WBO and WBA world titles. The loss in...... Read more Joshua-Ruiz Rematch Set for November or December, Says promoter Hearn

A rematch between Anthony Joshua and his conqueror Andy Ruiz Jr will take place in November or December, says Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn. American-born Mexican Ruiz produced one of the biggest...... Read more Anthony Joshua Vows to ‘Get The Belts Back’ after ‘Minor Setback’

Anthony Joshua vowed to “get the belts back” after calling his sensational heavyweight world-title defeat by Andy Ruiz Jr a “minor setback”. Joshua, 29, was floored four times as Ruiz defied...... Read more BIG UPSET as Anthony Joshua is knocked out and dethroned by underdog

Andy Ruiz Jr produced one of the biggest shocks in the history of heavyweight boxing to rip Anthony Joshua's IBF, WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles from him and tear up...... Read more Anthony Joshua Demands Showdown Talks with Wilder

Nigerian-born British world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua wants, a “man-to-man” meeting with Deontay Wilder to set up an undisputed world heavyweight title fight – if he beats Andy Ruiz Jr. WBA,...... Read more Anthony Joshua Rejects Criticism of Next Opponent Andy Ruiz Jr

Britain’s Anthony Joshua, 29, says his next opponent Andy Ruiz Jr is at “championship” level and he has “not underestimated him one bit”. Unbeaten Joshua will make his American debut in...... Read more Wilder Calls Out Joshua after Knocking Out Opponent in First Round

Undefeated Deontay Wilder brutally knocked out Dominic Breazeale in the first round of their grudge match Saturday night to retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight world title. He wasted no time...... Read more Heavyweight Boxer Suspended For Kissing Female Journalist

Bulgarian heavyweight Kubrat Pulev has been ordered to take sexual harassment prevention classes after kissing a female journalist, according to reports in the US. The 38-year-old kissed Jennifer Ravalo when she...... Read more Anthony Joshua Warns Wilder and Fury over Fight Delays

Anthony Joshua has warned Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury they risk facing a better version of him if frustrating fight negotiations drag on. Unified world heavyweight champion Joshua faces Andy Ruiz...... Read more Anthony Joshua Expects ‘Technical’ Ruiz Bout

World heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua Expects ‘Technical’ Ruiz Bout Joshua says his US debut against Andy Ruiz Jr will be “more of a boxing match” than it would have been against original...... Read more Ruiz Jr Set to Face Anthony Joshua in New York

Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is set to face American Andy Ruiz Jr in New York on 1 June. Joshua, 29, was due to face Jarrell Miller at Madison Square...... Read more Ortiz Will Not Replace Miller as Joshua’s Next Opponent

Luis Ortiz will not replace Jarrell Miller as world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s opponent on 1 June, the Cuban’s promoter has said. Joshua was due to fight Miller at New York’s...... Read more Kash Ali Gets Six-Month Ban For Biting David Price

Kash Ali has been given a six-month ban for biting David Price during their all-British heavyweight fight. Ali had his boxing licence suspended and his fight purse withdrawn after being disqualified...... Read more Miller ‘Messed Up’; Apologises After Failed Drugs Test that Put Off Joshua Fight

Jarrell Miller said he “messed up” and has apologised after a failed drugs test saw his June fight against Anthony Joshua called off. Miller was due to meet British IBF, WBA...... Read more