Frazer Clarke lost to Joshua when they were novice amateurs on the way up and they have since sparred countless rounds at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield. Because of injuries, Clarke, silver medallist at the European Championship this summer, won’t spar Joshua in the countdown to the defence of his WBA Super and […]
By Matt Bozeat 10) RENDALL MUNROE ‘The Boxing Binman’ from Leicester was one of Sky Sports’ best stories before Eddie Hearn took over and they went all big time. Munroe wore a high-visibility jacket, sunglasses and the toon of choice was . . . ‘My Old Man’s A Dustman.’
In the past, there have been heavyweight champions who like to talk the talk and walk the walk. Comments from champions are not always subtle and pleasant, but so far Anthony Joshua has managed to keep his cool before and after fights. Talking to ESPN, Joshua answered the interesting question of would he be more […]
Longtime BoxNation host and pundit Steve Bunce has touched on the subject of Amir Khan getting too critical comments from fans. Bunce said that he still wonders why the former world champion doesn’t get enough support from the boxing fans. “I’ve always been amazed since the Olympics in 2004 when he was a mere 17 […]
Deontay Wilder is done waiting. He’s been out of the ring since February and while there has been numerous speculations and one confirmed opponent in Luis Ortiz who eventually had to pull out, he’s finally fighting somebody on November 4th. Mandatory challenger Bermane Stiverne and defending WBC World heavyweight champion Wilder are definitely not on […]
Carlos Takam has the opportunity of a lifetime next Saturday as he steps into the ring with Anthony Joshua in front of a massive audience in Cardiff. The Frenchman will challenge Joshua for the WBA, IBF, and IBO titles. It goes without saying that the third-ranked IBF mandatory challenger is in a tough spot, but he’s […]
It’s one of the most common questions asked during fight night “When is fighter X walking out?” You ask your friends, you tweet people, you google like there’s no tomorrow, and the responses tend to vary a bit. Don’t fear, Eddie Hearn is here. The promoter went online last night and tweeted information regarding Anthony […]
Anthony Joshua is fighting another mandatory in Carlos Takam on October 28th next week, but the public is still hopeful of a super fight between ‘AJ’ and Tyson Fury. The WBA, IBF, and IBO recently stated that he is ready to fight Fury in 2018. “Me and him will get down and dirty real soon, […]
Billy Joe Saunders is officially fighting outside the UK as professional for the first time on December 16th. He’ll put his WBO World middleweight title on the line against the hard-hitting David Lemieux. The champion defended his title successfully in September against mandatory challenger Willie Monroe Jr and won via points after a long lay off. […]
Anthony Joshua’s former opponent Kubrat Pulev has posted a lengthy statement about his injury and pulling out from the world heavyweight championship fight. He writes as follows: “Hello, friends! I am aware that the news of my injury and the subsequent cancellation of the game between me and Anthony Joshua for the world title surprised you. […]
Earlier this week Kubrat Pulev caused a bit of a stir when word got out that would be pulling out from the fight against Anthony Joshua. For a short period of time, there wasn’t any official confirmation of who would be taking Pulev’s place for the mega event on October 28th in Cardiff. But very […]
Steven Collins and Nigel Benn fought twice back in the 1990’s and became instant stars of their time. Now both fighters are three years in their 50’s and looking to get back at it again for the third time. Earlier this year it was reported that Collins and Benn have agreed to complete the trilogy […]