Archives Tag: Heavyweight

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April 19, 2022

  In a remarkable display of power and skill, British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua asserted his dominance in the heavyweight division, securing a stunning second-round knockout victory over UFC champion Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. Read more about Sports The 34-year-old Joshua wasted no time in making his presence felt, sending Ngannou to the canvas in … Continue reading Anthony Joshua KO’s Francis Ngannou

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April 19, 2022

British-born Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, on Saturday, December 7, 2019, beat Mexican-American boxer, Andy Ruiz, to reclaim the Heavyweight World Championship belts he had earlier lost, through a unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia on 7 December 2019. In a shock upset on June 1, 2019, Joshua was beaten by Ruiz, a match that raised questions … Continue reading Anthony Joshua Beats Ruiz To Reclaim World Heavyweight Titles

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

December 1st is only eight days away, and we look forward to who will emerge the World Boxing Council (WBC) champion. Deontay Wilder, who currently holds the WBC title, will stake his belt when he faces boxing returnee Tyson Fury in a promising bout. Boxing analysts and experts have favored Wilder to retain his belt … Continue reading Joshua’s Undisputed Bout May Happen In 2019

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

A potential mega-bout between Anthony Joshua and the winner of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury’s clash on December is the topic on everyone’s lips in world boxing. However, without a sanction by the WBC (World Boxing Council), the title-fight would never happen and, essentially, the winner cannot take the WBC title. Joshua currently holds the … Continue reading WBC Rules In Favor Of Joshua Vs Wilder-Fury Winner

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Anthony Joshua is currently the biggest scrapper in World boxing, and everyone, including the little guys in the sport, want a shot at him. Since wishes are not horses, only two guys – Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury – stand a chance of meeting the unified world heavyweight champion in a ring anytime soon. Joshua holds the … Continue reading Why Tyson Fury And Deontay Wilder Want To Fight Anthony Joshua

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Did You Know? SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Boxing has existed as a sport in North Africa since 4000 BC. Back then, it was known as pugilism — which means sweet science. In the years that followed, the fight sport in which two men wearing tights and protective gloves throw punches at each other in a ring would go on to be one … Continue reading Did You Know? The First Nigerian To Win A Heavyweight Title

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SPORTS

April 19, 2022

Just as many have speculated, Anthony Joshua’s next fight may be against a WBO mandatory challenger. In an interview with Sky Sports, Matchroom promoter, Eddie Hearn, says he believes that Dillian Whyte could be Joshua’s next mandatory challenger. Although Whyte has not been officially acknowledged by the WBO for a title defense bout against Joshua, … Continue reading “Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight Will Be Against A WBO Challenger” – Hearn

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April 19, 2022

Former world Heavyweight Champion, Lennox Lewis, has called on Anthony Joshua to prove himself the superior warrior amongst the heavyweights in the division. Lewis recalled that he himself also had to walk the career path Joshua is treading right now and the current heavyweight champion must prove himself the best not just in the division … Continue reading Lennox Lewis Urges Anthony Joshua To Prove His Superiority

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April 19, 2022

Nigerian boxer Efe Ajagba won his sixth consecutive professional boxing match within the 1st second of the first round against American boxer, Curtis Harper. Both boxers looked ready to fight for the next six rounds in the Friday night encounter in Minneapolis. However, at the opening bell, Harper walked out on the bout, leaving Efe … Continue reading Boxing: Efe Ajagba Wins Boxing Match in 1 Second

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