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Ngannou is scared, nothing special, I’ll beat him in MMA or boxing – Whyte
Heavyweight contender Dillian Whyte has once again challenged Francis Ngannou, who currently holds the UFC’s heavyweight title.
Fury vows to ‘quit’ if fight with Joshua goes past three rounds
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has vowed to quit in his corner if his fight with Anthony Joshua goes past three rounds.
Briedis is best at Cruiserweight, I want him next – Okolie
Last month, 28-year-old Nigerian Lawrence Okolie achieved his goal of becoming a world champion when he captured the vacant WBO cruiserweight title with a dominating knockout of Krzysztof Glowacki at Wembley Arena.
‘I’m more motivated than ever,’ Andy Ruiz says ahead of Arreola fight
Andy Ruiz Jr. feels like he owes those that supported him before and after his loss to Anthony Joshua in their rematch.
UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Masvidal, set to earn $1.5m
Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman has retained his title after knocking out his opponent Jorge Masvidal in the second round in the main event of UFC 261 in Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday.
I want to give my fans what they want, says Joshua ahead of Fury bout
Public comments on consecutive days from Anthony Joshua—who has been relatively quiet to this point—has the boxing industry more confident than ever that the finish line is in sight for a showdown with Tyson Fury.
Nigerian Lawrence Okolie knocks Out Krzysztof Glowacki to win WBO title
Lawrence Okolie produced a crushing display to lift the vacant WBO cruiserweight title as he flattened Krzysztof Glowacki with a big right hand.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed a 2-fight deal
Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua and all of their representatives have finally signed off on a two-fight deal. The fight will likely take place either late in June or within the first half of July.
Fury vs Joshua is almost a done deal, Promoter Frank Warren says
Frank Warren, co-promoter for WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, says a deal is very close for summer unification with IBF, WBA, WBO, IBO champion Anthony Joshua.