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☆ Jake Paul faces Mike Tyson in boxing event unlike any other
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Jonny Velasquez | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

On Friday, Paul steps into the ring for perhaps his most high-profile fight to date against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson, I thought that was a cute slap, buddy, but tomorrow you’re getting knocked the f*ck out. After the postponement of their initial fight in July, Paul went on to defeat bare-knuckle boxing champion Mike Perry with a sixth round TKO. Mike Tyson and Jake Paul will contest their professional boxing bout on November 15. “Then, I’d retire after that.”After winning a boxing world championship, Paul plans to take his talents to mixed martial arts.

Persons: CNN —, Jake Paul, Paul, Mike Tyson, “, ” Paul, Mike, Tyson, Eddie Hearn, ” Hearn, Hearn, Canelo Álvarez, Oleksandr Usyk, Dmitry Bivol, Katie Taylor, Anthony Joshua, ” Joshua, Jonathan Ross, YouTuber, ” Tyson, Michael Loccisano, Michael Spinks, Larry Holmes, Clifford Etienne, Roy Jones Jr, “ I’m, He’s, I’m, Ariel Helwani, you’re, ”, they’re, Logan ., ‘, Jake Paul ’ –, YouTuber Ali Eson Gib, Nate Robinson, Tyron Woodley, Anderson Silva, Nate Diaz, Tommy Fury, Tyson Fury, Fury, Diaz, Andre August, Ryan Borland, Mike Perry, Nakisa Bidarian, Amanda Serrano, Taylor, Ed Mulholland, Serrano, Bidarian, ” Bidarian, I’d Organizations: CNN, Disney, T, Paul, Dallas Cowboys, UFC, Irish, Getty, “, MMA Locations: Arlington , Texas, British, Puerto Rican

☆ Francis Ngannou on his return to MMA following the death of his 15-month-old son
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Patrick Snell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Ngannou will do so though against a backdrop of unspeakable tragedy following the death earlier this year of his beloved 15-month-old son Kobe. “The best way to pay tribute to him, to honor him, is to do something positive. Cooper Neill/Getty ImagesThis will be the African star’s first MMA fight since 2022. “I’m looking to get back into MMA because, regardless of how I enjoy boxing, I do miss MMA. Francis Ngannou knocks down Tyson Fury during their heavyweight fight at Boulevard Hall on October 28, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Persons: Francis Ngannou, Renan Ferreira, “, ” Ngannou, Ferreira, Cooper Neill, Ngannou, Tyson Fury, Fury’s, Anthony Joshua, I’ve, It’s, ”, ” Francis Ngannou, Joel Sagat, –, Stipe Miocic, Justin Setterfield, It’s what’s Organizations: CNN, UFC, Professional Fighters League, CNN Sport, Giants, Washington DC, Getty, Hall, “ Locations: Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Ngannou, Kobe, Washington, Cameroon, America, Paris, Spain, Gibraltar, AFP, American

☆ Daniel Dubois knocks out Anthony Joshua to claim shock victory and remain IBF world heavyweight champion
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-22 | by ( Jamie Barton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A major upset saw Anthony Joshua miss out on the chance to become three-time world heavyweight champion on Saturday night, as he was knocked out by British rival Daniel Dubois in the fifth round. The favorite was saved by the bell, but went down again in the fourth round following another left hook from Dubois. The fifth saw Joshua begin what would have been an unlikely comeback as Dubois started to tire. Dubois celebrates after winning his fight against Joshua to retain his IBF heavyweight title. This is my time, this is my redemption story, and I’m not going to stop until I reach my full potential.”

Persons: Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Dubois, Joshua, Francis Ngannou, December’s Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, –, Eddie Hearn, ”, “, ” Joshua, Joshua’s, Andrew Couldridge, “ I’ve, ’ ”, I’m, I’ve Organizations: CNN, IBF, Wembley Locations: British, London, Dubois

☆ Eddie Hearn: Boxing promoter predicts possible 2025 clash between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-21 | by ( Ben Morse | Amanda Davies | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Two of British boxing’s biggest names in recent years – Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury – have seemed destined to face off for a while now. But the plan has always been to see Anthony Joshua become undisputed,” Hearn told CNN’s Amanda Davies. “I mean, is there a person in the world who doesn’t want to see Tyson Fury fight Anthony Joshua? Richard Pelham/Getty Images“And I don’t think AJ can retire, I don’t think Fury can retire, I don’t think I can retire either until we get those two in the ring. “As he’s now 34, he’s long in the game, he’s very experienced, I don’t think he’s afraid to let people know how desperately he wants to win.

Persons: – Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury –, Daniel Dubois, Eddie Hearn, Joshua, Dubois, Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Hearn, we’ll, Anthony Joshua, ” Hearn, CNN’s Amanda Davies, Tyson Fury, Turki Al, AlShaikh, Richard Pelham, AJ, Dubois . Dubois, –, Filip Hrgović, Liam Gallagher, Noel, Hearn didn’t, Wladimir Klitschko, – Hearn, he’s, “ Organizations: CNN, British, IBF, Wembley, CNN Sport, Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority, Getty Locations: Riyadh, Dubois ., Usyk, British

☆ Léon Marchand is carrying on a long tradition of athletes from host nations becoming Olympic greats
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-03 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Tokyo Olympics – skateboarders shineJapanese athletes claimed 27 gold medals in Tokyo three years ago, the third-most of any nation behind the USA and China. Neymar celebrates Brazil's Olympic gold in 2016. Still the Olympic record holder following his gold medal in Rio, Braz went on to win bronze at the Tokyo Games. Lluis Gene/AFP/Getty ImagesGymnast Yang Wei won gold in the all-around and team events as China almost completed a clean sweep in the men’s events. Atlanta Olympics – Michael Johnson dominatesThe USA won 44 gold medals at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Persons: Léon Marchand, He’s, Marchand, Antoine Dupont, Momiji Nishiya, Lucy Nicholson, Yuto Horigome, Sakura Yosozumi, Yui Ohashi, Neymar, Laurence Griffiths, Thiago Braz, France’s Renaud Lavillenie, Braz, heptathlete Jessica Ennis, Greg Rutherford, Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis, Hill, Johannes Eisele, Getty Images Farah, Andy Murray, Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny, Laura Kenny, Trott, Anthony Joshua, Italy’s Roberto Cammarelle, Liu Xiang, China's Yang Wei, Lluis Gene, Yang Wei, Du Li, Ilias Iliadis, Franck Fife, Iliadis, Thorpedo ’, Ian Thorpe, “ Thorpedo ”, Al Bello, Cathy Freeman, Freeman, John Howard, Michael Johnson, Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, Dominique Dawes, Kerri Strug, Amy Chow, Amanda Borden, Jaycie Phelps, Johnson, Mike Powell, Strug, Shannon MacMillan, Tiffeny Organizations: Paris CNN —, Arizona State University, Fiji, Games, Japan, Tokyo, Germany, Olympics, Tokyo Games, London Olympics, “, Getty Images, Wimbledon, Beijing, Getty, Athens Olympics, Athens, Sydney Olympics, Atlanta Olympics, The USA, US, China, Shannon Locations: France, Tokyo, USA, China, Paris, Rio, Brazil, Brazilian, Hill, AFP, Beijing, Athens, Georgia, Greece, Sydney, Atlanta, Russia, Romania

☆ Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: How to watch the undisputed heavyweight title fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-18 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

After months of talk and canceled fights, the two boxers will exchange blows to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis in 1999, and the division’s first undisputed champion in the four-belt era. DAZN will broadcast the fight around the world, with viewers in the US able to watch on ESPN’s pay-per-view service. A long time in the makingA fight between Fury and Usyk has been a long time coming. Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesFinally, a date of December 23 was agreed, but following a controversial, tougher-than-expected fight for Fury against former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, the fight was delayed until February, 2024. All on the lineA general view of Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk speaking to the media on May 16, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Persons: CNN — It’s, Tyson Fury, Oleksandr Usyk, Lennox Lewis, Usyk, Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte, Deontay Wilder –, Anthony Joshua, Daniel Dubois, Fury, Justin Setterfield, Francis Ngannou, rescheduling, Richard Pelham, Joshua, ” Organizations: CNN, Sky Sports, TNT Sports, WBC, –, WBO, WBA, IBF, Fury, UFC, Briton, Getty, Ngannou Locations: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Usyk

☆ Francis Ngannou: MMA fighter and boxer says his 15-month-old son Kobe has died
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Ben Morse | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son Kobe has died, the MMA fighter and boxer posted on Monday. “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone,” Ngannou wrote on Instagram. “My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding.”Ngannou didn’t disclose the cause of his son’s death. I’m f*cking tired.”Many of Ngannou’s contemporaries offered their condolences to the 37-year-old fighter, including former UFC champion Conor McGregor.

Persons: CNN — Francis Ngannou’s, “, ” Ngannou, Kobe, he’s, ” Ngannou didn’t, ”, Ngannou, Conor McGregor, Francis, Marquel Martin, ” Martin, We’ve, Eric Nicksick, “ You’ve, ” Nicksick, “ Lean, we’ll, You’re, Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Organizations: CNN, MMA, UFC Locations: Kobe

☆ 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

☆ 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

☆ 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

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Patrick Mahomes “jumped” at the the chance to invest in a Formula One team when he was asked to join a group of celebrity backers behind the Alpine team. It'll be cool to see some of the events, maybe some of the other races other than Miami," Mahomes said. Asked if he thinks it could buy him a chance drive an F1 car some time, Mahomes said: “I don't know if that's in my contract. I know (Chiefs general manager Brett) Veach is a big F1 guy. “Passion for excellence on the golf course has led me to admire the same pursuit in Formula 1," McElroy said.

Persons: — Patrick Mahomes “, Travis Kelce, Rory McIlroy, Anthony Joshua, ” Mahomes, “ I’ve, Max Verstappen, Red Bull, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Mahomes, “, Brett, Veach, Pierre Gasly, Esteban Ocon, McElroy, ”, Dave Skretta Organizations: Formula, Kansas City Chiefs, Chiefs, Otro, Netflix, United States, Prix, Austin, Otro Capital, Hollywood, Welsh soccer, Wrexham, English Locations: AUSTIN, Texas, “, Miami, Kansas City , Missouri

☆ Netflix to launch first ever live sports event with ‘Netflix Cup’ golf tournament
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-18 | by ( Jack Bantock | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Drivers, equip your drivers – Netflix’s debut live sporting event is pitting the stars of the grid against the stars of the greens. Teeing off on November 14, “The Netflix Cup” will see four Formula One drivers and four PGA Tour players compete in a golf tournament streamed live from Wynn Golf Club near the Las Vegas strip. And Sainz is no stranger to competitive golf, having taken part in the celebrity All-Star event prior to the Ryder Cup in Rome, Italy, earlier this month. Brendan Moran/Sportsfile/Getty ImagesMcIlroy, Kelce, Joshua invest in AlpineThe reveal of the Netflix Cup coincided with the announcement that several high-profile athletes – including golfer Rory McIlroy – are set to invest in Alpine’s F1 team. Having been to Formula 1 races as a fan, I love the high-pressure environment of the paddock and I’ve seen firsthand how incredibly impressive the Alpine team is,” Liverpool and England star Alexander-Arnold said.

Persons: Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Collin Morikawa, Justin Thomas, Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, McLaren’s Lando Norris, Williams, Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly, ” Gabe Spitzer, Brooks, Bryson DeChambeau, Sainz, Novak Djokovic, Fowler, Thomas, Brendan Moran, Sportsfile, McIlroy, Kelce, Joshua, Rory McIlroy –, Northern Ireland’s McIlroy, Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Anthony Joshua, Trent, Alexander Arnold, Juan Mata, Roger Ehrenberg, ” McIlroy, Guglielmo Mangiapane, Reuters Kelce, Patrick, “, ”, Tyler, Alexander, Arnold, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Gasly, Esteban Ocon – Organizations: CNN — Drivers, Netflix, Wynn Golf, Las Vegas, Sports, Wynn, Ryder, Team USA, Alpine’s, Private, Otro Capital, Renault Group, Northern, Kansas City Chiefs, Capital, MLB’s Miami Marlins, MLS, Otro, Reuters, Alpine, England, Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood Locations: Vegas, Rome, Italy, Homa, Morikawa, Europe, Salt, Portuguese, Liverpool

☆ USADA and UFC to part ways amid McGregor dispute
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

"The relationship between USADA and UFC became untenable given the statements made by UFC leaders and others questioning USADA's principled stance that McGregor not be allowed to fight without being in the testing pool for at least six months," USADA CEO Travis Tygart said in a release. The UFC and McGregor did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The USADA said meetings over a contract renewal broke down on Monday when, after a productive meeting in May, the UFC did an "about-face" and informed the agency it was going in a different direction. "We are disappointed for UFC athletes, who are independent contractors who rely on our independent, gold-standard global program to protect their rights to a clean, safe, and fair octagon," Tygart said. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; editing by Grant McCoolOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Anthony Joshua, Robert Helenius, Conor McGregor, Andrew Couldridge, McGregor, USADA, Travis Tygart, Tygart, Rory Carroll, Grant McCool Organizations: O2, UFC, U.S, Doping Agency, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Los Angeles

☆ 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

We'll show you how to watch Joshua vs. Helenius live streams in the US, UK, Canada, and elsewhere. How to watch Joshua vs. Helenius live stream from anywhereDAZN will show Joshua vs. Helenius in most regions. How to watch Joshua vs. Helenius with a VPNSign up for a VPN if you don't have one. Joshua vs. Helenius and all the undercard bouts will commence on schedule at the O2 Arena. Joshua vs. Helenius fight scheduleHere are all the fights happening before the main event.

Persons: Anthony Joshua, Dillian Whyte, Robert Helenius, Joshua, We'd, It's, ExpressVPN, Whyte, VADA, Filip Hrgovic, Demsey McKean, Johnny Fisher, Harry Armstrong, Derek Chisora, Gerald Washington, Campbell Hatton, Tom Ansell, George Liddard, Brandon Scott, Louis Norman, Maiseyrose Courtney, Gemma Ruegg Organizations: O2, Voluntary, Doping, Joshua Locations: Canada, London, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Brazil, Japan

☆ 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.

☆ Sebastian Steudtner has turned to science as he chases the world’s biggest waves
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Matt Majendie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

CNN —Sebastian Steudtner holds the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed. Steudtner holds the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed. Win, win, win or perform, perform, perform. How boring is it to win and win and win? If I want to catch waves, I don’t think about you because you’re in my way, so you’re naturally competitive.

☆ 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.

☆ 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".

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