38 m. ago Tyson Fury reacts as Oleksandr Usyk is ordered to fight Joseph Parker: ‘About time as well’

WBO interim heavyweight champion Parker has been named as Usyk’s mandatory challenger

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28 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk ordered to fight Joseph Parker by WBO in blow to Daniel Dubois

Usyk has 30 days to agree heavyweight title defenceBritain’s Dubois had hoped for rematch with Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk has been ordered to start negotiations to defend his WBO heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, potentially scuppering Daniel Dubois’ hopes of a rematch with the Ukrainian.The WBO has announced Usyk, who also holds the WBC and WBA crowns, has 30 days to “reach terms” for a mandatory title defence against New Zealand’s Parker or the sanctioning body will call for purse bids. Continue reading...

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30 h. ago Anthony Joshua given hope after new Oleksandr Usyk fight ruling

The two-time world champion - who hasn't fought since losing to Daniel Dubois in September - is looking to get back in the win column this year

Sport

51 h. ago Oleksandr Usyk 'to fight Daniel Dubois in iconic London stadium' with talks underway for undisputed title figh

Oleksandr Usyk 'to fight Daniel Dubois in iconic London stadium' with talks underway for undisputed title figh  Daily Mail

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3 d. ago Tyson Fury announcement casts doubt on plans to return for Anthony Joshua fight

The 'Gypsy King' has been tipped to take on Joshua in the ring this year, but the recent announcement serves as a real blow to the former world champion

Sport

8 d. ago Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury still alive as Netflix look to tempt Gypsy King out of retirement for mega showdown

Fury announced his retirement from the sport earlier this year despite the clamour for him and Joshua to finally get it on

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1 week ago World's sexiest boxer named with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury in the running

The stunning top ten list also features Fury's long-time heavyweight rivals Oleksandr Usyk and former heavyweight world champion, Deontay Wilder

Sport

1 week ago Maura Higgins' ring girl past and boxer who caught her eye before Danny Jones scandal

Before she shot to fame on Love Island and found herself at the centre of a kissing scandal with I'm A Celeb campmate Danny Jones, Maura Higgins was a ring girl who starred at an Anthony Joshua fight

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1 week ago Anthony Joshua's 5 opponent shortlist revealed as Eddie Hearn drops hint dream Tyson Fury bout could be ON

The two-time world champion is looking to bounce back from his devastating knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last year

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2 w. ago Daniel Dubois’ father details son’s illness and names Oleksandr Usyk as next opponent

Dubois pulled out of a planned title defence against Joseph Parker last week, citing illness

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2 w. ago WWE and UFC owners deal for new Saudi Arabia boxing league 'close to agreement'

The likes of Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk have already been hosted in the Kingdom

Sport

2 w. ago Conor McGregor had just one word to describe Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk

The heavyweight stars were two of the biggest names in attendance on Saturday night and went viral for their positive encounter in Saudi Arabia

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2 w. ago Turki Alalshikh makes surprising admission about Tyson Fury talks and Anthony Joshua fight

Joshua sat ringside on Saturday as Joseph Parker knocked out Martin Bakole, while Fury was absent

Sport

2 w. ago Oleksandr Usyk offers brief response to Daniel Dubois illness and Parker vs Bakole fight

Dubois is unable to defend his heavyweight title against Joseph Parker, leading Martin Bakole to step in

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2 w. ago Dubois’ absence will hit ‘Fight Card of Century’ but Bakole is best alternative

Big hitter from DR Congo has flown out to replace ill Briton against Joseph Parker for Saturday’s showdown in Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia’s attempts to seize control of boxing have been relentless but not even its massive wealth and swaggering certainty can overrule the harsh vagaries of life. Boxing is an extreme and unhinged version of real life and it is always subject to bedlam and disruption. And so, on Thursday afternoon, there was a familiarly knotty twist in the sleek Saudi plan to stage “the greatest fight card in the history of boxing” in Riyadh on Saturday night.Daniel Dubois, fresh from his destruction of Anthony Joshua, was meant to defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker as the main undercard bout in a seven-fight extravaganza. It carried the promise of an intriguing and dangerous contest for both men – only for Dubois to fall ill with a virus. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Dubois’ absence hurts ‘fight card of the century’ but Bakole brings danger

Big hitter from DR Congo has flown out to replace ill Briton against Joseph Parker for Saturday’s showdown in RiyadhSaudi Arabia’s attempts to seize control of boxing have been relentless but not even its massive wealth and swaggering certainty can overrule the harsh vagaries of life. Boxing is an extreme and unhinged version of real life and it is always subject to bedlam and disruption. And so, on Thursday afternoon, there was a familiarly knotty twist in the sleek Saudi plan to stage “the greatest fight card in the history of boxing” in Riyadh on Saturday night.Daniel Dubois, fresh from his destruction of Anthony Joshua, was meant to defend his IBF world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker as the main undercard bout in a seven-fight extravaganza. It carried the promise of an intriguing and dangerous contest for both men – only for Dubois to fall ill with a virus. Continue reading...

Sport

3 w. ago Daniel Dubois major doubt for Joseph Parker fight after falling ill

Daniel Dubois was set for the first defence of his IBF belt that he won after dismantling Anthony Joshua last year, but now there are serious doubts about his appearance on the superstar card in Saudi Arabia following reports of illness

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3 w. ago Tyson Fury set to be made Anthony Joshua offer despite retiring from boxing

The Brit announced his retirement last month, but has since been tipped to go head-to-head with Anthony Joshua in the ring at some point this year

Sport

3 w. ago Francis Ngannou drops hint over next move and names ideal opponent

Ngannou enjoyed a victorious return to MMA in October, after losing two very different boxing matches against Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua

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3 w. ago Joseph Parker issues warning to Daniel Dubois ahead of heavyweight world title fight

Parker will attempt to become a two-time heavyweight champion against Dubois who is riding the crest of a wave after knocking out Anthony Joshua

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