Ryan Elliott

Sports Journalist · 331 articles

Lara-Warrington 2 confirmed for September 4 at Headingley
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Lara-Warrington 2 confirmed for September 4 at Headingley

Mauricio Lara and Josh Warrington will meet once again at the Emerald Headingley Stadium on Saturday September 4, live worldwide on DAZN.  The co-main event will also feature undisputed lightweight champion Katie Taylor, who puts all her belts on the line against IBF mandatory challenger Jennifer Han.  ‘The Leeds Warrior’ (30-1, 7 KOs) was floored and ruthlessly finished by Mexico’s Lara (22-2, 15 […]

Yarde off Arthur-Faraci bill after opponent woes
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Yarde off Arthur-Faraci bill after opponent woes

British light-heavyweight contender Anthony Yarde will no longer feature on this weekend’s Arthur-Faraci card at the Royal Albert Hall, after a suitable replacement could not be found for injured opponent Emin Atra. Germany’s Atra (17-0, 12 KOs) was ruled out after sustaining injury, and Yarde now faces a wait to step into the ring for […]

Xu Can set to face Leigh Wood on July 31
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Xu Can set to face Leigh Wood on July 31

WBA Regular featherweight champion Xu Can is set to defend his title against Nottingham’s Leigh Wood on July 31 in London. Xu has not fought since his unanimous decision win over Manny Robles III back in November 2019, while challenger Wood captured the British 126lbs title with a ninth round stoppage of Reece Mould in […]

Matchroom sign Jordan Thompson
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Matchroom sign Jordan Thompson

Undefeated cruiserweight Jordan Thompson has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing. The 6’ 6” 28-year-old from Manchester has won all ten of his fights since turning professional in December 2015 – with eight of those wins coming inside the distance – and has enjoyed world class sparring with WBC heavyweight champion Tyson […]

Matchroom unveil new DAZN talent team
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Matchroom unveil new DAZN talent team

Following recent news of a five-year global deal, DAZN and Matchroom have announced details of their new on-air talent roster featuring some of the best broadcasters in boxing.  The brand new on-air talent team will bring fight fans all of the ringside action, kicking off with the second instalment of Fight Camp. Taking place at the Matchroom HQ […]

Morrell takes out Cazares in one round
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Morrell takes out Cazares in one round

Unbeaten Cuban David Morrell made light work of Mario Cazares, taking just one round to flatten his Mexican counterpart at the Minneapolis Armory on Sunday night.  Morrell sensationally floored Cazares with a left hand two minutes into the opening session, bringing an abrupt end to their WBA Regular 168lbs title clash.  Now 5-0, Morrell’s comprehensive […]

Joshua: Wilder is not an elite level fighter
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Joshua: Wilder is not an elite level fighter

Unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he does not rate former WBC title holder Deontay Wilder as an elite fighter. Joshua, who is now expected to face WBO mandatory Oleksandr Usyk in September due to Wilder’s July 24 trilogy bout with Tyson Fury, believes the American puncher is too one-dimensional – relying solely on his […]

Joshua: Fury’s team let the boxing world down
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Joshua: Fury’s team let the boxing world down

Anthony Joshua says Tyson Fury and his team are to blame after an undisputed heavyweight showdown failed to materialise on the back of months of negotiations. With an all-Brit mega-fight seemingly close at one point, a US court arbitration ruled that Deontay Wilder was entitled to a third bout with Tyson Fury, leaving a potential […]

KSI links up with Wasserman, launches boxing promotion company
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KSI links up with Wasserman, launches boxing promotion company

YouTube star KSI has joined forces with Wasserman Boxing and his management team, Proper Loud, to form a new boxing promotion company to stage celebrity and crossover boxing events. KSI, who has over 34 million combined subscribers across his social media channels and more than 8.2 billion views, looks to make his mark on the […]

Fury-Wilder 3 official for Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena on July 24
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Fury-Wilder 3 official for Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena on July 24

Tyson Fury’s WBC heavyweight title trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder has been officially confirmed for the Las Vegas T-Mobile Arena on July 24, with the pair set to face off in their first official fight press conference later today. “I’m excited to once again be fighting in Las Vegas, the home of The Gypsy King,” […]

Lopez tests positive for Covid-19, out of Kambosos clash
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Lopez tests positive for Covid-19, out of Kambosos clash

Unified lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez has been ruled out of his title defence against George Kambosos this weekend after testing positive for Covid-19, according to Mike Coppinger of The Athletic. Lopez was due to meet IBF mandatory challenger Kambosos this weekend in Miami on Saturday night, but the whole card will now be moved to […]

Sky confirm deals with Top Rank and BOXXER
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Sky confirm deals with Top Rank and BOXXER

Sky Sports has announced a new four-year broadcasting agreement with Top Rank to show their US events from June 12, as well as reaching a deal with BOXXER to show their UK shows. Sky Sports coverage of Top Rank events begins immediately with Shakur Stevenson taking on Jeremiah Nakathila Saturday 12 June at Virgin Hotels […]