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☆ 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

☆ Oleksandr Usyk missed the birth of his daughter before Tyson Fury pulled out of blockbuster fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-07 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Oleksandr Usyk has revealed that he missed the birth of his daughter before Tyson Fury pulled out of their blockbuster fight due to injury. Usyk and Fury had been due to fight on February 17 to crown the undisputed heavyweight champion, with all four of the division’s belts on the line. The winner would become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. And their February fight in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, looked like boxing fans would finally get their wish and see an undisputed heavyweight champion crowned. But weeks before the bout, Fury sustained an injury while sparring in training camp above his right eye which required stitches, resulting in the delay.

Persons: Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, Usyk, Fury, “, ” Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Francois Nel, Lennox Lewis, It’s, Francis Ngannou –, –, “ I’m, ” Organizations: CNN, British, WBC, WBA, WBO, BBC Locations: Spain, Ukrainian, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine

☆ Tyson Fury postpones undisputed heavyweight title clash against Oleksandr Usyk after ‘freak cut’ above eye
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Britain’s Tyson Fury has postponed his undisputed heavyweight title fight against Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk after sustaining “a freak cut” above his eye during a sparring session, the fight promoters said in a statement. The clash between WBC champion Fury and WBO, WBA and IBF champion Usyk has long been anticipated in the boxing world since the winner would become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999. “I feel bad for everyone involved in this huge event and I will work diligently towards the rescheduled date once the eye has healed.”Fury suffered a cut above his eye in a sparring session. Zac Goodwin/PA/APThe bout had already been rescheduled once from its original December 23 date after Fury required more time to recover from a controversial, tougher than expected fight against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou. Both fighters boast undefeated records with Fury winning 34 bouts and one draw since turning professional, and Usyk winning all 21 of his fights.

Persons: CNN — Britain’s Tyson Fury, Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk, Queensberry, Usyk, Lennox Lewis, “, ” Fury, Zac Goodwin, Fury, Francis Ngannou, ”, Alex Krassyuk Organizations: CNN, WBC, Fury, WBO, WBA, IBF, UFC Locations: Saudi Arabia

☆ Fury v Usyk heavyweight title fight scheduled for Feb 17 in Riyadh
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Boxing - Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk - Press Conference - HERE at Outernet, London, Britain - November 16, 2023 Tyson Fury during the press conference Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, England, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world in Riyadh on Feb. 17, organisers announced on Thursday. Britain's Fury is the WBC world champion while Ukrainian Usyk holds the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts. Heavyweight boxing's last undisputed world champion was Britain's Lennox Lewis in 1999, but this time, four belts are up for grabs for the first time. After the announcement, a tense confrontation occurred between the boxers during a press conference, resulting in their eventual separation. "You're welcome to be sharing a ring with the future undisputed heavyweight champion - me," the 35-year-old Fury said.

Persons: Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Andrew Couldridge, Britain's, Ukrainian Usyk, Francis Ngannou, Britain's Lennox Lewis, Fury, Tyson, Usyk, Alan Baldwin, Tommy Lund, Julien Pretot Organizations: Press, WBC, Ukrainian, WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, UFC, Fury, Thomson Locations: Outernet, London, Britain, England, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

☆ 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

VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — The heavyweight title fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury now appears likely to be held in February. I will be sure when I’m the ring,” Usyk said. That was before Fury got knocked down and nearly defeated by Francis Ngannou, an MMA fighter making his boxing debut. “I want this to work out, I want this fight to happen,” the 36-year-old Usyk said from his training camp in Valencia. Earlier talks for a Fury-Usyk fight fell apart in March, with Warren blaming a disagreement over terms for a rematch.

Persons: Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury, Usyk isn't, “ I’m, ” Usyk, “, Fury, Francis Ngannou, Frank Warren, Lennox Lewis, Evander Holyfield, Usyk, I’m, he's “, ”, Daniel Dubois, Anthony Joshua, Warren, Alex Krassyuk Organizations: IBF, WBA, WBO, WBC, Ukrainian Locations: VALENCIA, Spain, Saudi Arabia, British, Valencia, Russia, Poland

☆ Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup as Australia withdraws interest
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Sammy Mncwabe | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Saudi Arabia is set to host the 2034 men’s FIFA World Cup after Australia withdrew its interest in hosting the global showpiece just hours before the bid deadline on Tuesday. Instead the Australia football federation has opted to proceed with their bids for the Women’s Asian Cup in 2026 and the FIFA Club World Cup in 2029. In a press release sent out on Tuesday, FIFA confirmed that Saudi Arabia was the only bidder for the 2034 tournament. In 2022, Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in a heavyweight title clash. To host the World Cup would be viewed as a major coup for Saudi Arabia, which has been frequently been criticized of sportswashing.

Persons: “, Oleksandr Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Andrew Couldridge, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Luca Bruno, ”, Steve Cockburn Organizations: CNN, FIFA, Australia, ” Football Australia, FIFA Club, FIFA Council, ” FIFA, King Abdullah Sports City Arena, Formula One, Saudi Pro League, sportswashing, MBS, Fox News, Sports & Rights Alliance, Getty, Economic, Social, “ FIFA, Rights, Saudi Arabia Football Federation Locations: Saudi Arabia, Asia, Oceania, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Paraguay, Argentina, Jeddah, Saudi Arabian, Saudi

We'll get you set up with options to watch Fury vs. Ngannou live streams. How to watch Fury vs. Ngannou live streams from anywhereIn the United States, you can catch the fight airing live as a pay-per-view event on ESPN Plus ($79.99). Watch Fury vs. Ngannou. Fury vs. Ngannou fight cardHere are all the fights happening before the main event. Tyson Fury vs. Francis Ngannou, 10 rounds (Heavyweight bout, Riyadh Championship)Fabio Wardley vs. David Adeleye, 12 rounds (Heavyweight bout)Joseph Parker vs. Simon Kean, 10 rounds (Heavyweight bout)Arslanbek Makhmudov vs.

Persons: Tyson Fury, Francis Ngannou, We'll, Prizefighter Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Lennox Lewis, Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Tonight's, doesn't, you'll, You'll, It's, they've, Insider's, ExpressVPN, Ngannou, Fabio Wardley, David Adeleye, Joseph Parker, Simon Kean, Arslanbek, Junior Anthony Wright, Moses Itauma, Istvan Bernath, Carlos Takam, Martin Bakole, Jack McGann, Alcibiade Duran Galvan Organizations: WBC, Ngannou, UFC, ESPN, TNT, TNT Sports, Riyadh Locations: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, United States

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Former UFC champion Francis Ngannou shockingly went the distance in his boxing debut early Sunday morning, even knocking down reigning WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury at one point, but Fury remained undefeated after winning a split decision. Two judges gave Fury the fight by scores of 96-93 and 95-94, and the other judge favored Ngannou 95-94. Good thing for Fury, because Ngannou showed early in the scheduled 10-round fight that he wasn't going anywhere. Ngannou staggered Fury early in the fourth, but Fury stayed on his feet and the rest of the round was fairly even after that. Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson, who also made the trip to Saudi Arabia, helped Ngannou get ready for his boxing debut.

Persons: —, Francis Ngannou, Tyson Fury, Fury, Ngannou, Ngannou's, FanDuel, “ Francis, Francis, ”, Kanye West, Eminem, Cristiano Ronaldo, Conor McGregor, Sugar Ray Leonard, Manny Pacquiao, Brit, Lil Baby, Becky G, Mike Tyson, Ngannou hasn't, Ciryl Gane, Dana White, Oleksandr Usyk, Fabio Wardley, David Adeleye, John Latham, Adeleye, Latham, ___ Organizations: UFC, WBC, Ngannou's UFC, WWE, Netflix, Professional Fighters League, PFL, British, Commonwealth Boxing, WBO Locations: RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Ngannou, Riyadh, Cameroon, Las Vegas, Ukrainian

☆ Saudi Arabia is pouring billions into soccer, golf, and Formula 1. Its crown prince doesn't care if anyone calls it 'sportswashing.'
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-30 | by ( George Glover | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Saudi Arabia is pouring billions into sports in a bid to transform its economy. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made the sector a key part of his Vision 2030 plan. But the reality is that the crown prince has a grander ambition: to level up Saudi Arabia's economic growth. "But Saudi Arabia is piling into other sports too, because they want to achieve a lot in a short period of time." AdvertisementAdvertisementAs Crown Prince Mohammed made clear last week, all this forms part of a broader strategy to supercharge Saudi Arabia's economy through investment.

Persons: Prince Mohammed bin Salman, bankrolled, —, Cristiano Ronaldo, Phil Mickelson, Anthony Joshua, –, Jamal Khashoggi, they've, Steve Luciano, AP Ronaldo, Al Nassr, Ballon, Karim Benzema, Neymar, Sadio, PIF, LIV Golf, Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, LIV, Joshua, that's, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Frank Warren, Prince Mohammed, Mohammed bin Salman, Leon Neal, Simon Chadwick, Chadwick, megastars, Ronaldo –, Salman, bin Salman, Saudi Arabia –, St Andrews, Nick Kyrgios, who've, Elsa, he'd, they'll Organizations: Newcastle United, Service, Washington Post, Saudi, Investment Fund, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Saudi Public Investment Fund, Newcastle, AP, Saudi Pro League, Georgetown University Qatar, PGA, WWE, Fox News, SKEMA Business School, Indian Premier League, FIFA Locations: Saudi Arabia, Saudi, England, Riyadh, Brazil, Liverpool, Kingdom, Jeddah, Lille, France, Reiche, Iran, Miami, Augusta, bankroll

☆ Fury to fight Usyk in Saudi for undisputed heavyweight title
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Boxing - WBC World Heavyweight Title - Tyson Fury v Derek Chisora - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - December 3, 2022 Tyson Fury during his ring walk before his fight against Derek Chisora Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rightsサマリー Fury and Usyk to fight in Saudi ArabiaDate yet to be announcedFight will create first undisputed champion since 1999Sept 29 (Reuters) - Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will fight for the world's undisputed heavyweight championship in Saudi Arabia at a date to be decided, organisers said on Friday. Britain's Fury is the WBC world champion while Ukrainian Usyk holds the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO belts. "You can't run rabbit run anymore Usyk, you're getting it," Fury wrote on Instagram. Heavyweight boxing's last undisputed champion was Britain's Lennox Lewis in 1999. Reporting by Rohith Nair in Bengaluru/Alan Baldwin in London Editing by Toby Davis and Christian Radnedge私たちの行動規範：トムソン・ロイター「信頼の原則」

Persons: Tyson Fury, Derek Chisora, Andrew Couldridge, Usyk, Oleksandr Usyk, Britain's, Ukrainian Usyk, Fury, Britain's Lennox Lewis, Turki Alalshikh, Rohith Nair, Alan Baldwin, Toby Davis, Christian Radnedge Organizations: WBC, Tottenham Hotspur, Ukrainian, WBA, WBO, IBF, IBO, Queensbury Promotions, Riyadh's, Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority Locations: London, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Bengaluru

☆ Zhang knocks out Joyce in round three of heavyweight rematch
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-23 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Chinese heavyweight Zhilei 'Big Bang' Zhang knocked out Britain's Joe Joyce in the third round of their rematch at London's Wembley Arena on Saturday. The 40-year-old Zhang sent his 38-year-old opponent sprawling to the canvas with a huge right hook to his jaw. Joyce got back to his feet and received oxygen after the referee waved off the fight. Zhang, the 2008 Olympic silver medallist who stopped Joyce in six rounds last April at London's Copper Box, is the WBO's mandatory challenger for Ukraine's WBO, IBO, IBF and WBA champion Oleksandr Usyk. Britain's 'Gypsy King' Fury is the holder of the WBC world heavyweight belt.

Persons: Zhang, Britain's Joe Joyce, Joyce, Oleksandr Usyk, it's, Tyson Fury, Fury, Alan Baldwin, Ken Ferris Organizations: London's Wembley, Ukraine's WBO, IBO, IBF, WBA, WBC, Thomson

Learn moreThere's not long to go for tonight's heavyweight title fight and we can show you how to watch the Usyk vs. Dubois live stream, from anywhere. How to watch Usyk vs. Dubois live streams from anywhereIn the United States, you can catch the fight airing live on ESPN Plus, with no additional cost beyond the $9.99 monthly subscription fee. Canada is the only other region offering Usyk vs. Dubois without an added PPV fee. How to watch Usyk vs. Dubois with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. Usyk vs. Dubois fight scheduleHere are all the fights happening before the main event.

Persons: Dubois, Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Tyson Fury, We'd, they've, Insider's, ExpressVPN, Anthony Yigit, Denys Berinchyk, Aro Schwartz, Daniel Lapin, Hamzah Sheeraz, Dmytro Mytrofanov, Anauel, Fiodor Czerkaszyn, Joel Julio, Vasile Cebotari, Roberto Arriaza, Rafal Wolczecki, Piotr Gudel, Oleksandr Solomennikov, Lazizbek, Nursultan Amanzholov, Vojtech, Aadam Hamed, Janos Penzes, Ziyad Almaayouf, Damian Tymosz, Bryce Mills Organizations: WBO, Poland's, ESPN, Disney, Disney Plus, TSN, TNT Sports, Kayo Sports, Subscription, TNT, ESPN Plus, IBF Locations: Wroclaw, Dubois, United States, Hulu, Canada, USA

☆ 'Prince' Naseem Hamed's son Aadam wins one-sided first fight
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Boxing - Aadam Hamed vs Vojtech Hardy - Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland - August 26, 2023 Aadam Hamed before his fight against Vojtech Hardy REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Acquire Licensing RightsAug 26 (Reuters) - Aadam Hamed, 23-year-old son of Britain's former world champion 'Prince' Naseem, won his first fight on Saturday on the undercard of the heavyweight world title bout in Poland between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois. His 17-year-old Czech opponent Vojtech Hrdy lasted two minutes and nine seconds of a one-sided first round at Wroclaw's open-air Tarczynski Arena before a towel was thrown into the ring. "That was my first fight ever, not just my pro debut," said super-welterweight Hamed. I felt like I put on a performance and it's only going to get bigger and better from here." Hamed senior was famed for his spectacular ring entrances and held multiple featherweight world titles in a career lasting from 1992 to 2002.

Persons: Aadam Hamed, Vojtech Hardy, Kacper, Prince, Naseem, Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Vojtech Hrdy, Hamed, Alan Baldwin, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Tarczynski, Vojtech Hardy REUTERS, Thomson Locations: Wroclaw, Poland, Czech, London

☆ Usyk knocks out Dubois in nine after low blow controversy
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] Boxing - WBA, IBF & WBO Heavyweight Titles - Oleksandr Usyk v Daniel Dubois - Tarczynski Arena, Wroclaw, Poland - August 26, 2023 Oleksandr Usyk celebrates with the belts after winning his fight against Daniel Dubois REUTERS/Kacper Pempel Acquire Licensing RightsSummary Usyk retains heavyweight titles and remains unbeatenDubois counted out after second knockdown'Low blow' controversy erupted in round fiveBriton says he was 'cheated' of victoryWROCLAW, Poland, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk knocked out British challenger Daniel Dubois in nine rounds on Saturday to retain his WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight boxing world titles in a fight overshadowed by a low blow controversy. The referee ruled it a low blow and told Usyk to take his time as he remained on the canvas grimacing and shaking his head, with the round eventually continuing. Dubois, who lasted longer than expected but took some big blows with blood oozing from his nose early in round nine, said the blow was legal. The Ukrainian said he was now ready to fight WBA heavyweight champion Tyson Fury if the Briton was willing. "The strength of our people as mighty as Oleksandr Usyk, the strength of our friends as solid as Daniel Dubois."

Persons: Oleksandr Usyk, Daniel Dubois, Kacper, Dubois, Luis Pabon, Usyk, I've, Frank Warren, Tyson Fury, Will Tyson Fury, Dubois's, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Zelenskiy, Alan Baldwin, Ken Ferris, Pritha Organizations: WBA, IBF, WBO, Tarczynski, Daniel Dubois REUTERS, Puerto, TNT Sports, Briton, Thomson Locations: Wroclaw, Poland, WROCLAW, Puerto Rican, Russia's, Ukraine, London

☆ 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

☆ Top fighters unwilling to put legacy on the line - Paul
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua also invited Fury to think again about a future fight, though nothing has been finalised. "It's annoying, I think in boxing fighters are not willing to risk their undefeated record and put it all on the line," YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul told Sky Sports on Sunday at Formula One's Miami Grand Prix. "Even though he lost he did what a lot of other fighters aren't doing and making big fights happen," Paul added. Having lost to Tommy Fury in their fight in Saudi Arabia in February, Paul said he is confident of facing the British reality TV star in a rematch. "It's going to happen, it's going to happen for sure," Paul said.

☆ How to watch Joshua vs. Franklin: live stream boxing online
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-01 | by ( Brendan Griffiths | Senior Commerce Director | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

No belts are on the line, but career prospects certainly are, so take a look at our global guide on how to watch a Joshua vs. Franklin live stream today. An Anthony Joshua vs. Jermaine Franklin live stream might be the biggest professional heavyweight bout we see for a while. Where to watch Joshua vs. Franklin live stream (US)You can catch a US live stream of Joshua vs. Franklin today live on DAZN. How to watch Joshua vs. Franklin live stream (UK)UK boxing fans can also catch the Joshua vs. Franklin live stream from DAZN. How to watch Joshua vs. Franklin online with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one.

☆ 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.

☆ UK, 30 others vow support for ban on Russian, Belarusian athletes
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

LONDON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - More than 30 countries, including the United States, Britain and France, on Monday pledged their support for banning Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in international sporting events, a British government statement said. Monday'sstatement follows recent proposals from the IOC which suggest a pathway is being explored to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return to competition as neutrals, including at next year's Olympics. "There are serious concerns about how feasible it is for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete on a neutral basis given they are directly funded and supported by their states," added the British government statement. Paris 2024 organisers insisted at the beginning of the month that they would abide by the IOC decision on Russian and Belarusian athletes' participation in the Games. He pointed out that 228 Ukrainian athletes and coaches died as a result of the Russian aggression.

☆ Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-10 | by ( Andrius Sytas | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

With war raging in Ukraine, the Baltic States, Nordic countries and Poland had called on international sports bodies to ban Russian and Belarusian athletes from competing in the Olympics. "At the same time, we know that 70 percent of Russian athletes are soldiers. He said that most participants had been in favour of an absolute exclusion of Russian and Belarusian athletes. The IOC has opened the door for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete as neutrals. While Anne Hidalgo, the mayor of host city Paris, has said Russian athletes should not take part, Paris 2024 organisers have said they will abide by the IOC's decision on the issue.

☆ Former heavyweight champion Joshua to return to ring in April
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Boxing - Oleksandr Usyk v Anthony Joshua - WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight world title - King Abdullah Sports City Arena, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - August 20, 2022 Anthony Joshua after losing his fight against Oleksandr Usyk Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File PhotoLONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Britain's former twice world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will make his ring return in London on April 1 against American Jermaine Franklin, promoters Matchroom and DAZN said on Monday. The fight at the 02 Arena will be the first time in nearly seven years that Joshua, 33, has fought without a world title at stake. The Briton has not fought since his second straight loss to Ukraine's WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk in a title rematch in Saudi Arabia last August. "Mentally and physically I feel ready," said Joshua, who has a new trainer in Derrick James for the fight against a 29-year-old opponent. Franklin, who has a 21-1 record with 14 knockouts and whose first defeat was on points to Britain's Dillian Whyte at Wembley Arena last November, said Joshua had "had his time".

☆ Fury says he may need surgery on right elbow
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-04 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Boxing - WBC World Heavyweight Title - Tyson Fury v Derek Chisora - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - December 3, 2022 Tyson Fury celebrates after winning his fight against Derek Chisora Action Images via Reuters/Andrew CouldridgeLONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - WBC heavyweight world champion Tyson Fury said he might need elbow surgery, potentially delaying a unification showdown with Ukrainian rival Oleksandr Usyk early next year. The Briton told ESPN television after his 10th-round stoppage of title challenger Derek Chisora on Saturday that his right elbow was the problem. "I’ve got some hand problems and I’ve got to maybe have some surgery on my elbow but after that, I’m ready for anybody," he said. Fury taunted Usyk, who was ringside for the fight at London's Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and challenged him to get the fight on. read moreThe Briton also said he would take on his undefeated compatriot Joe Joyce, the 2016 Olympic super-heavyweight silver medallist, at Wembley if the Usyk fight could not be made.

☆ Fury taunts Usyk after beating Chisora to retain WBC title
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Alan Baldwin | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Fury was popping in the jabs freely in the second round, with Chisora unsteady on his legs in the third when both fighters tumbled accidentally to the canvas. "Total dominance," said former WBA champion David Haye, commentating ringside for BT Sport after six rounds of pummelling. "Where's Oleksandr Usyk, the rabbit?," Fury roared at the crowd. "I needed some rounds," said Fury, whose last fight was a sixth-round stoppage of compatriot Dillian Whyte at Wembley in April. Chisora thanked the referee for taking matters into his own hands.

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