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.
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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.
Nigerian boxer Okolie vow to mark his name in history books in March
The long-ago ordered vacant WBO cruiserweight title fight between Okolie and Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki will land on March 20 in the United Kingdom.
McGregor admits he focused too much on Pacquiao prior to Poirier fight
Conor McGregor admits that he focused too much on a boxing match with Manny Pacquiao while preparing for last month’s rematch with Dustin Poirier.
“I will take Joshua out early, maybe in one or two rounds”, says Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury has boasted that he can knock out fellow British world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua inside two rounds due to his recent form.
Joshua is tailor-made for my style, I aim to take him out early, says Fury
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury was not overly impressed with the recent victory by Anthony Joshua.
AJ’s performance vs Pulev is strange, could’ve made it easier, says Whyte
Whyte, who was ringside for Joshua’s knockout of Kubrat Pulev, was surprised Joshua didn’t take out his 39-year-old opponent earlier than the ninth round.
Joshua KOs Pulev with the weight of a Fury bout on his shoulders
After knocking out Kubrat Pulev to retain his bundle of heavyweight titles on Saturday, Anthony Joshua was more interested in wishing the crowd of 1,000 fans inside the Wembley Arena in London a Merry Christmas than he was in discussing his performance, or anything to come.