Lennox Lewis, a Canadian/British heavyweight, burst onto the professional boxing scene on June 27th, 1989, at the Royal Albert Hall in London. His journey began with an impressive victory over Al Malcolm, setting the stage for what would become a legendary career. Lewis first gained recognition as an Olympic gold medallist in the super-heavyweight division
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Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight champion, is exuding confidence as he prepares to defend his title against Anthony Joshua on September 21st at Wembley Stadium. Dubois, with a record of 21-2 and 20 knockouts, sees Joshua’s advancing age as a weakness that he can capitalize on in their upcoming fight. Despite Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn,
Freddie Mills, a British boxing great, was born in Bournemouth, Hampshire, 105 years ago. He was known as a tough and relentless ring warrior who captured the hearts of fans with his fighting spirit. Despite starting his professional career in 1936 as a middleweight fighter, Mills quickly rose through the ranks and became a world
The recent conversation between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury regarding their planned fight in early 2025 sheds light on an interesting aspect of the boxing world. Despite the upcoming matches of Daniel Dubois and Oleksandr Usyk, it seems that the boxing industry is solely focused on the potential showdown between Joshua and Fury. This raises
The tension between Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois reached a boiling point during a face-to-face interview, nearly resulting in a physical altercation. Dubois, the newly elevated IBF heavyweight champion, appeared eager to engage in fisticuffs with the former two-time champion Joshua. The potential for injury loomed large, jeopardizing their upcoming fight at Wembley Stadium on
The WBO recently ordered a fight between Joshua Buatsi and Willy Hutchinson, setting a date for purse bids. Surprisingly, both sides have reportedly come to an agreement without the need for a bidding battle. The specifics of the date and venue for this highly anticipated match are yet to be disclosed. Buatsi, with a record
Derek Chisora, the gritty British heavyweight, has captured the hearts of fight fans across the globe with his relentless tenacity in the ring. Despite his advanced age of 40 years, Chisora continues to lace up his gloves and face some of the toughest opponents in the division. With an impressive resume that includes battles with
The boxing world is abuzz with rumors and speculations surrounding Anthony Joshua’s upcoming fight, which is reportedly close to being announced for a press conference on June 26th. Promoter Eddie Hearn teased fans by hinting that Joshua’s opponent for the September 21st clash at Wembley Stadium in London will be none other than Daniel Dubois.
Tyler Denny, the EBU middleweight champion, managed to retain his title in a fifth-round technical decision victory over Felix Cash at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, England. The fight came to a disappointing end when the ringside doctor advised the halt due to Cash’s cut right eye. Despite Cash’s strong start, Denny’s speed and
In a thrilling match held in Birmingham on the Cash-Denny card, Lewis Crocker managed to secure a victory over Conah Walker after ten intense rounds, claiming the WBA international welterweight belt. The judges’ scores of 96-93, 96-93, and 95-94 reflected the close and hard-fought nature of the bout. Both fighters demonstrated incredible skill and determination,
Dereck Chisora is entering the ring with an air of confidence as he prepares for his 12-round heavyweight headliner contest against ‘The Juggernaut’ Joe Joyce at the prestigious O2 Arena in London. Despite Joyce being slightly less worn out compared to Chisora, his size, power, and impressive jab make him a formidable opponent. It comes
As the boxing world eagerly anticipates Anthony Joshua’s next fight at Wembley in September, speculation runs rampant regarding his potential opponents. While many initially believed Daniel Dubois to be the frontrunner, the absence of any official announcement has left room for other contenders to emerge. Despite his impressive victory for the IBF interim belt, Daniel
Lawrence Okolie, the former WBO cruiserweight champion turned bridgerweight champ, is eyeing some exciting opportunities in the heavyweight division. At 31 years old, Okolie is eager to make his mark among the big men in boxing. After snatching the bridgerweight title from Lukasz Rozanski with a first-round knockout, Okolie is now looking towards bigger challenges.
The boxing world is abuzz with talks of a potential showdown between Chris Billam-Smith and Jai Opetaia in the cruiserweight division. While Billam-Smith has proven himself as a tough competitor by successfully defending his WBO belt, the consensus is that taking on the undefeated and formidable Opetaia will be a major challenge for him. With
The rematch between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe in London did not live up to expectations. Despite the history between the two fighters, the bout was far from fan-friendly. The fight was marred by excessive holding, mauling, and rough tactics on the inside, making it a tough watch for fans. While Riakporhe had hoped to