Sports Journalist · 10 articles
David Higgins believes that Anthony Joshua’s latest social media outbursts reveals his true character. ‘AJ’ allegedly sent derogatory comments to fellow heavyweight Eddie Chambers, and made some political comments about Robert Mugabe via his official Snapchat account. Joshua revealed in a separate interview with Sky Sports that he wanted to emulate tennis legend Roger Federer […]
James DeGale wants to prove he is the best super-middleweight in the country and box the countries best on home soil next year. ‘Chunky’ returns from a shoulder operation to face Caleb Truax, at the Copper Box Arena, on December 9 – his first bout at home for two-and-a-half years – and has already targeted […]
David Higgins says an agreement has not been reached to make Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker. The New Zealander, who promotes the WBO heavyweight champion, says negotiations are still ongoing with Matchroom Boxings’ Eddie Hearn, and that “35 percent” is the minimum figure they will accept in the contract for the unification bout. “We are […]
Deontay Wilder’s trainer believes an agreement to fight Anthony Joshua is being delayed by Eddie Hearn. Jay Deas, the lead-cornerman in the ‘Bronze Bombers’ corner, has voiced his concern that the heavyweight blockbuster cannot be agreed next, and has placed the blame on the Matchroom Boxing promoter who has openly revealed that a fight between […]
Tony Bellew believes Chris Eubank Snr should show more respect to Tyson Fury after calling him an “apprentice” earlier this week. The ‘Gypsy King’ has been out of the ring for two years following an ongoing drugs case, and has been branded as a fighter who has reached his peak and “stopped learning” by Eubank […]
Former world champion Paul Butler wants to fight Ryan Burnett and become a two-time champion, says trainer Joe Gallagher. ‘The Baby Face Assassin’ has recently teamed up with Gallagher’s stable, and the pair have plotted a path which will hopefully see them fight Northern Ireland’s WBA ‘super’ and IBF bantamweight champion next summer. “We’re ready […]
Vasil Lomachenko’s WBO super-featherweight world title defence against Guillermo Rigondeaux on December 12 has a touch of greatness etched over it. The bout at Madison Square Gardens, New York, pits two of the most decorated amateurs ever to lace up a pair of glove – Rigondeaux a gold medallist at the 2000 Sydney and 2004 […]
David Haye says he will continue training and maintain his fighting weight, despite a freak bicep tear in training which ruled him out of a rematch with Tony Bellew. The ‘Hayemaker’ has suffered a string of injuries throughout his career, including a ruptured Achilles in his first fight against Liverpool’s ‘Bomber,’ and the latest setback […]
George Groves says Chris Eubank Jr is “a stepping stone” for his career. The ‘Saint’ will defend his WBA ‘super’ super-middleweight title against Brighton’s IBO titlist on February 17, at the Manchester Arena in the semi-final of the inaugural Ali Trophy, and feels unconcerned with any rhetoric coming from his opponent having made that mistake […]
Chris Eubank Jr insists he is not concerned who wins between Callum Smith and Jurgen Braehmer in the second super-middleweight semi-final of the Ali Trophy. The IBO world champion will first face WBA ‘super’ king George Groves on February 17, at the Manchester Arena for a place in the inaugural final, but admits he has […]