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sports26 days ago

Anthony Joshua Knocks Out Jake Paul in Sixth Round

Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight, with Joshua dropping Paul four times before the referee stopped the fight. Paul suffered a double broken jaw and shared an X-ray on social media. The victory positions Joshua to potentially reclaim the heavyweight title and sets up future match possibilities, including a long-discussed bout with Tyson Fury. The fight drew a large crowd and notable spectators, with post-fight reactions highlighting Joshua's skill and resilience.

via CBS News|
#anthony-joshua#heavyweight-boxing#jake-paul
sports5 months ago

Usyk Ordered to Face Parker in Mandatory WBO Heavyweight Title Fight

The WBO has ordered undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to negotiate a fight with mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, following Parker's recent victory and Usyk's unification win. Both parties have 30 days to agree or face purse bid proceedings. Parker, a former WBO champion, has been a strong contender, and this match could be a significant next step in the heavyweight division.

via BBC|
#heavyweight-boxing#joseph-parker#mandatory-challenger
sports6 months ago

Dubois Aims to Challenge Usyk Amid Tensions and Training

Terence Crawford predicts Oleksandr Usyk's chances of beating Daniel Dubois in their upcoming heavyweight title unification match with a simple endorsement: 'Usyk, hands down.' Crawford, a former undisputed champion in multiple weight classes, comments on the high-stakes fight at Wembley, where Dubois seeks revenge after a previous loss to Usyk.

via secondsout.com|
#daniel-dubois#heavyweight-boxing#oleksandr-usyk
sports1 year ago

"Tyson Fury's Undisputed Heavyweight Title Fight Against Oleksandr Usyk Postponed Due to Injury"

Tyson Fury has postponed his highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk after sustaining a "freak cut" above his eye during a sparring session, requiring urgent medical attention and significant stitching. The fight, originally scheduled for February 17 in Saudi Arabia, has been postponed with no rescheduled date announced. Fury expressed devastation over the situation and apologized to all involved, while Usyk's promoter taunted Fury on social media.

via Yahoo Sports|
#heavyweight-boxing#injury#oleksandr-usyk
sports1 year ago

Tyson Fury Postpones Heavyweight Unification Bout with Usyk Due to Severe Sparring Cut

Tyson Fury sustains a severe cut over his right eye while sparring, leading to the postponement of his heavyweight title unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk scheduled for Feb. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout, which aimed to establish the first fully unified heavyweight champion of boxing’s four-belt era, may be rescheduled for June in the same location, pending approval. Fury expresses disappointment and apologizes to all affected parties, while Usyk may potentially defend his titles against a different opponent if the event proceeds as planned.

via Yahoo Sports|
#fight-postponement#heavyweight-boxing#injury
sports1 year ago

"Tyson Fury's Training Injury Forces Postponement of Usyk Fight"

Tyson Fury's scheduled fight with Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed due to a cut sustained during training, with new video footage suggesting it was caused by an accidental elbow despite wearing headgear. The bout, intended to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion, was set for Feb. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but will now be rescheduled at a later date, with tickets to be refunded.

via MMA Fighting|
#fight-postponement#heavyweight-boxing#injury
sports1 year ago

Tyson Fury Postpones Bout with Usyk Due to Training Injury

Tyson Fury has withdrawn from the highly anticipated heavyweight championship bout against Oleksandr Usyk on Feb. 17 due to a cut sustained in training, postponing the historic event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury expressed devastation and apologized to all affected parties, while Usyk still aims to compete on the scheduled date. Francis Ngannou, who narrowly lost to Fury in October, suggested that his upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua should now determine the undisputed heavyweight champion.

via MMA Fighting|
#francis-ngannou#heavyweight-boxing#injury
sports2 years ago

Joyce sheds weight for Zhilei fight, trainer aims for knockout win.

Joe Joyce weighed in at 256 pounds for his fight against Zhang Zhilei, his lowest weight in nearly four years. Joyce will defend his WBO interim championship against Zhilei, who weighed in at 278 pounds. Joyce became the first fighter to knock out Joseph Parker in his last fight. Joyce is the mandatory challenger for one of the heavyweight titles owned by Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk.

via BoxingScene.com|
#boxing#heavyweight-boxing#joe-joyce
sports2 years ago

Anthony Joshua's triumphant return to the ring with unanimous decision win over Jermaine Franklin.

Anthony Joshua won a unanimous decision against Jermaine Franklin, but failed to make a statement victory. He did not land any major power punches and looked uncomfortable at times. Joshua called out Tyson Fury for a fight, but his promoter Eddie Hearn suggested it would be more sensible to continue working with new trainer Derrick James and seek a fight with Dillian Whyte instead.

via ESPN|
#anthony-joshua#heavyweight-boxing#jermaine-franklin