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☆ Saúl ‘Canelo’ Álvarez: Mexican boxer puts undisputed world title on the line against compatriot Jaime Munguía
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Jonny Velasquez | Gonzalo Alvarado | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Álvarez is putting all four of his super middleweight belts on the line as he takes on Munguía. After the fight, Munguía said it would be an “honor” to fight his compatriot Álvarez, who is still one of the biggest names in boxing. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Oscar De La Hoya factorFormer boxing great Oscar De La Hoya is Munguía’s promoter. “Let me give you exactly what happened, why he is so mad at me,” De La Hoya said. At age 20, the American became the youngest super middleweight title holder in the history of the sport.

Persons: Álvarez, Jaime Munguía, it’s, ” Álvarez, ”, Russian Dmitry Bivol, Julio César Chávez, “, Katelyn Mulcahy, John Ryder, Munguía, Charlo, Dmitry Bivol, Patrick T, Fallon, De, Oscar De La, Eddie Hearn, I’ve, Hearn, De La Hoya, FightHype, ” De, ” De La Hoya, Eddie Reynosa, Ryder, Hector Vivas, David Benavidez, Floyd Mayweather Jr, ” Mayweather Jr, Español Organizations: CNN, Cinco de Mayo, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, Beverly Hills Hotel, Getty, Briton, Mobile, Boxing YouTube, De La, De La Hoya, Munguía, boxing’s Locations: France, Puebla, Las Vegas, Russian, Beverly, Tijuana , Mexico, Las Vegas , Nevada, AFP, Hoya, De La Hoya, Oscar De La Hoya, ”, ” De La, American

☆ Ryan Garcia: Boxer was three pounds overweight for major fight. It went ahead and he shocked the world
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Jonny Velasquez | Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ahead of the fight, Garcia missed the weight limit for the bout, which ended his chances of competing for a world title on April 20. “In the ring, I’m gonna beat your a**,” Garcia posted on Instagram ahead of the fight. I bet you hoped it was some kind of mental health issues.”Many speculated that Ryan was going through a mental health crisis, including boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. Garcia hasn’t shied away from talking about his struggles with mental health. During the press conference for the fight, Haney asked Garcia to pay him $500,000 per pound if he missed weight.

Persons: jabbed, Ryan Garcia, Canelo, Óscar Valdez, Lord Jesus Christ, of Kings, Lord of Lords, ” Garcia, Garcia, Andrea Celina, Haney, It’s, reestablishes Garcia, “, Devin Haney, ”, I’m, Cris Esqueda, Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder, Ryan, Eddie Hearn, Ryan Garcia implode, ” Hearn, Garcia hasn’t shied, Luke Campbell, you’re, Emmanuel Tagoe, ‘, he’s, Youtuber, Jake Paul, Garcia’s, Garcia pounced, Saturday’s, Gervonta Davis Organizations: CNN, WBC, Barclays Center, Truman, Boxing Social, Breakfast, ” CNN, New York State Athletic Commission, ESPN Locations: Brooklyn , New York, San Antonio , Texas, New York State

☆ Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: Briton delivers devastating blow as he brutally knocks out UFC star in second round
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Thomas Schlachter | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —It was over before it really began in Saudi Arabia as Anthony Joshua pummeled his way past Francis Ngannou with a devastating knockout blow in the second round. Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesFrom the opening bell, Joshua looked to assert himself on the sport’s newcomer. “I should be the WBC heavyweight champion of the world,” a defiant Joshua told reporters after the fight. He did what Tyson Fury couldn’t do,” Ngannou told reporters. “Everyone knows he knocks out Tyson Fury, I’ve always believed it now it’s not even questionable,” Hearn told Sky Sports after the fight.

Persons: Anthony Joshua pummeled, Francis Ngannou, Joshua, Tyson Fury, Ngannou, Richard Pelham, Fayez Nureldine, “, ” Ngannou, Eddie Hearn, who’ll, I’ve, ” Hearn Organizations: CNN, Briton, UFC, WBC, Getty, Sky Sports Locations: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Saudi, AFP

☆ Anthony Joshua vs. Francis Ngannou: former world champion faces MMA star with future title fight potentially on the line
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-08 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

And the former UFC heavyweight title holder will once again step into the ring to take on another British former world heavyweight champion, this time in the shape of Anthony Joshua. With a possible future title fight on the line – reports have suggested the winner could face the victor of the highly-anticipated Fury-Oleksandr Usyk unification fight – there’s a lot riding on Joshua and Ngannou’s clash. He won the UFC heavyweight title in 2021, taking off of Stipe Miocic and later defended it against Frenchman Ciryl Gane. “I was watching the Fury and Ngannou fight from home, and from what I saw, I thought he won,” Joshua told Sky Sports. “If AJ beats Ngannou and Fury beats Usyk, the whole world will be calling for Fury vs. Joshua.

Persons: Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, –, Joshua, Ngannou’s, Ngannou, “, Stipe Miocic, Frenchman Ciryl Gane, Fury, ” Joshua, Ciryl Gane, Gary A, Vasquez, Reuters “, it’s, ”, ” Ngannou, Andy Ruiz Jr, Joshuya, It’s, that’s, I’m, Jermaine Franklin, James Chance, – Joshua, Fury –, Eddie Hearn isn’t, ” Hearn, Usyk, “ It’s Organizations: CNN, UFC, Fury, Sky Sports, Guardian, Professional Fighters League, PFL, Reuters, Ngannou, BBC Locations: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Africa, Europe, Spain, Paris, French

☆ Joshua and Wilder to fight separate opponents in Dec. 23 Saudi mega-show
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Britain's Joshua, the former WBA, IBF and WBO champion, will take on Sweden's Otto Wallin while American Wilder, the former WBC champion, faces New Zealand's Joseph Parker at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena. Parker is also a former WBO champion. Joshua and Wilder could fight each other next year if both win in Riyadh. Ukrainian Usyk had been due to fight WBC champion Tyson Fury for the undisputed crown in Riyadh on Dec. 23 but that has been put back to give the Briton more time after a bruising non-title fight with Francis Ngannou. Joshua told reporters last month that a fight between him and Wilder could be staged on the undercard of the Usyk v Fury clash.

Persons: Anthony Joshua, Otto Wallin, Peter Cziborra, Deontay Wilder, Britain's Joshua, Sweden's Otto Wallin, American Wilder, Zealand's Joseph Parker, Parker, Joshua, Wilder, Dmitry Bivol, Britain's Lyndon Arthur, Jai Opetaia, Britain's Ellis Zorro, Daniel Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk, Jarrell Miller, Usyk, Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou, Boxing's Eddie Hearn, Frank Warren, " Hearn, I've, Alan Baldwin, Ed Osmond Organizations: Queensberry, Riyadh Season Press, OVO, WBA, IBF, WBO, WBC, Riyadh's, Australian WBC, AJ, Thomson Locations: Riyadh, London, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Australian, British, Poland, Saudi

☆ Helenius steps in to fight Joshua as late replacement for Whyte
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Finland's Robert "The Nordic Nightmare" Helenius is declared the winner after defeating Poland's Adam Kownacki in a heavyweight bout at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. October 9, 2021. REUTERS/Steve Marcus/File PhotoLONDON, Aug 8 (Reuters) - Finnish heavyweight Robert Helenius has stepped in at short notice to fight former world champion Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday after Dillian Whyte was ruled out by a dope test. Promoters Matchroom said on Tuesday the 39-year-old 'Nordic Nightmare', who fought in Finland at the weekend, will face the Briton at London's O2 with the undercard remaining as previously scheduled. "This wasn't in the script," said Joshua, who lost his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts to Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021. "Ultimately there is criticism in whatever you do, but I actually think this is a tricky and dangerous fight."

Persons: Finland's Robert, Poland's Adam Kownacki, Steve Marcus, Robert Helenius, Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, Matchroom, Mika Mielonen, Deontay Wilder, Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk, Whyte, Eddie Hearn, Helenius, Alan Baldwin, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Mobile, REUTERS, London's O2, WBC, WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, Marchroom, Thomson Locations: Las Vegas , Nevada, U.S, London, Finland, American, New York

☆ Whyte 'devastated' after Joshua fight cancelled
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Boxing - Anthony Joshua & Dillian Whyte Press Conference - Hilton London Syon Park, London, Britain - July 10, 2023 Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte go head to head as promoter Eddie Hearn looks on Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File PhotoLONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Britain's Dillian Whyte said he was devastated after an "adverse finding" from his random dope test led to the cancellation of next week's heavyweight fight with former world champion Anthony Joshua. "In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted." Whyte, who lost a title challenge to WBC world champion Tyson Fury in April 2022, reacted to the news on messaging platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The outcome of the Joshua v Whyte fight could have put either fighter in the frame for a lucrative clash with former WBC champion Deontay Wilder. UKAD said last month that Benn, who had been due to fight Chris Eubank Jr in London last October, was no longer under suspension.

Persons: Anthony Joshua, Dillian, Dillian Whyte, Eddie Hearn, Matthew Childs, Joshua, Matchroom, Whyte, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Deontay Wilder, Conor Benn, UKAD, Benn, Chris Eubank, Alan Baldwin, Christian Radnedge, Pritha Organizations: Dillian Whyte Press Conference, Hilton, London's O2, Doping, WBC, Doping Agency, WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, British, Thomson Locations: London, Britain

☆ Katie Taylor faces Chantelle Cameron in 'huge boxing event for Ireland'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The undisputed lightweight world champion, Taylor holds 18 gold medals – including an Olympic gold – and sits second in the Ring’s women’s pound-for-pound rankings. On May 20, national hero Taylor will face Chantelle Cameron – the undisputed super-lightweight world champion – at the 3Arena in Dublin in front of a partisan home crowd as she attempts to become a two-weight undisputed world champion. Cameron, the 32-year-old from Northampton, United Kingdom, was previously signed to MTK Global but is now signed to Matchroom Boxing alongside Taylor. Four international boxing promotions have been held across Ireland over the last six months, according to Mel Christle, chairman of the Boxing Union of Ireland. The presence of Katie Taylor headlining the bill, in her hometown, is making it a huge sporting event for Ireland,” added Christie.

☆ Joshua beats Franklin to draw a line under two Usyk defeats
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/4] Boxing - Anthony Joshua v Jermaine Franklin - O2 Arena, London, Britain - April 1, 2023 Anthony Joshua in action during his fight against Jermaine Franklin Action Images via Reuters/Andrew CouldridgeLONDON, April 1 (Reuters) - Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua got back to winning ways after two straight defeats by beating American Jermaine Franklin on a unanimous decision at London's 02 Arena on Saturday. It was also his first win in more than two years, taking his professional record to 25 wins and three defeats. Joshua invited WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury to think again about a future fight. "I would be honoured to fight for the WBC Heavyweight championship of the world. "Tonight was a step down from Oleksandr Usyk, but there was huge pressure," said promoter Eddie Hearn.

☆ Înfruntarea greilor are un loc și o dată oficială! Când și unde se vor duela Tyson Fury și Anthony Joshua
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-14 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +4 min

Sursa foto: Getty ImagesÎnfruntarea greilor are un loc și o dată oficială! Când și unde se vor duela Tyson Fury și Anthony JoshuaBoxerii britanici Anthony Joshua, campionul mondial la categoria grea în versiunile WBA, IBF şi WBO, şi Tyson Fury, deţinătorul centurii cu diamante al versiunii WBC, vor lupta pentru unificarea centurilor pe 14 august. Evenimentul va avea loc pe o arenă din Arabia Saudită ce va fi special construită pentru acest eveniment, a declarat joi promotorul Eddie Hearn, scrie Reuters. Hearn, care este promotorul lui Joshua, nu a oferit mai multe detalii despre locaţia respectivă. În schimb, Eddie Hearn asigura că este "încrezător 100%" că lupta va avea loc, în ciuda preocupărilor legate de întârzierile în finalizarea contractului.

Persons: Tyson, Anthony Joshua Boxerii, Anthony Joshua, Eddie, Reuters, Joshua, Andy Ruiz, Eddie Hearn, Andy Ruiz Jr ., Fury, Deontay Wilder, Bob, Arum Organizations: Evenimentul, Sky Sport Locations: Arabia Saudită, Orientul Mijlociu, britanic

☆ Decis! Unde va avea loc megaduelul dintre Anthony Joshua și Tyson Fury
▼ + stars: | 2021-05-11 | by ( Publika.Md - Aici Sunt Știrile | ) www.publika.md time to read: 1 min

Megaduelul dintre Anthony Joshua și Tyson Fury va avea loc în Arabia Saudită. Anunțul a fost făcut de Eddie Hearn, promotorul lui Joshua. Eddie Hearn a accentuat faptul că boxerii au semnat un contract pe două meciuri. În cariera sa, Anthony Joshua a înregistrat 24 de victorii, dintre care 22 prin knockout și a fost învins o dată, de americanul Andy Ruiz, în anul 2019. Tyson Fury are 30 de victorii în palmares, dintre care 21 prin knockout, dar și o remiză, cu americanul Deontay Wilder, în 2018.

Persons: Anthony Joshua, Tyson, Arabia Saudită ., Eddie Hearn, Joshua ., Joshua, Andy Ruiz, americanul Deontay Wilder Organizations: WBA Locations: Arabia Saudită

☆ Înfruntarea giganților se apropie. Anthony Joshua se antrenează pentru Tyson Fury
▼ + stars: | 2021-04-06 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +2 min

Anthony Joshua se antrenează pentru Tyson FuryEddie Hearn (41 de ani), agentul pugilistului Anthony Joshua (31 de ani), a anunțat că boxerul de la categoria grea a început antrenamentele pentru duelul cu Tyson Fury (32 de ani). Întâlnirea dintre Joshua și Fury ar însemna unificarea centurilor de la categoria grea. Anthony Joshua deține titlurile WBA, IBF, WBO și IBO, în timp ce Tyson Fury este campionul WBC. În ultima sa luptă, în decembrie, Anthony Joshua a obținut o victorie dominantă în fața lui Kubrat Pulev. Între timp, excentricul Tyson Fury a marcat sărbătorile pascale cărând în spate o cruce de dimensiuni impresionante.

Persons: Anthony Joshua, Tyson, Eddie Hearn, Joshua, Kubrat Pulev, AJ, Eddie, Joseph Parker, Parker, Anthony Joshua ., Deontay Wilder, excentricul Tyson Organizations: Daily Mail

☆ Unde și când va avea loc mult așteptata luptă dintre Tyson Fury și Anthony Joshua! Fiecare va lua 100 de milioane
▼ + stars: | 2021-01-19 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: +1 min

Unde și când va avea loc mult așteptata luptă dintre Tyson Fury și Anthony Joshua! Fiecare va lua 100 de milioaneAnthony Joshua și Tyson Fury vor fi protagoniștii unuia dintre cele mai tari meciuri de box din istorie! Lupta Joshua - Fury le va aduce fiecăruia dintre ei un câștig de aproximativ 100 de milioane de dolari. Tyson Fury a confirmat lupta pe rețelele sociale, în timp ce managerul lui Joshua, Eddie Hearn, a vorbit pentru The Times. Primul meci va fi în Orientul Mijlociu, dar revanșa spun eu că va fi în Anglia, la noi acasă", a spus Hearn.

Persons: Tyson, Anthony Joshua !, Anthony Joshua, Bob Arum, Joshua, Sun, Eddie Hearn Organizations: The Times Locations: Orientul Mijlociu, WBA, Regatul Unit, Anglia

☆ Lupta dintre Alexander Povetkin şi Dillian Whyte s-a amânat după ce rusul a fost depistat cu coronavirus
▼ + stars: | 2020-11-04 | by ( ) www.jurnal.md time to read: 1 min

Rusul Alexander Povetkin (41 de ani), campion mondial interimar la categoria WBC, a fost depistat pozitiv cu coronavirus şi este internat în spital. Informaţia a fost confirmată de promoterul Eddie Hearn. Meciul programat pe 21 noiembrie la Londra ar urma să fie reprogramat, cel mai probabil pentru 21 noiembrie, dacă lucuruile vor decurge conform planului şi nu vor mai apărea surprize. Povektin şi Whyte au mai luptat o dată în acest an, în luna august, când rusul s-a impus prin K.O., în repriza a 5-a, într-o gală organizată tot în Marea Britanie.

Persons: Rusul Alexander Povetkin, Eddie Hearn Organizations: Informaţia Locations: Londra

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