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  • Mike Tyson reveals reasons Anthony Joshua stands no chance against Fury

    Mike Tyson reveals reasons Anthony Joshua stands no chance against Fury

    Former heavyweight boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has said Anthony Joshua may not stand a chance against Tyson Fury, the WBC and Lineal heavyweight champion.

    “Let’s keep it honest, maybe he [Joshua] punches harder than Wilder but he doesn’t punch faster. If he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder he’s not gonna punch this guy [Fury].

    Joshua, the British-Nigerian unified champion, is set to fight Fury later this year after the pair signed a £200 million two-bout deal last week.

    In an interview with Haute Living, Tyson, a former undisputed heavyweight champion from 1987 to 1990, explained why he thinks Fury will beat Joshua.

    He said Joshua would not land a punch against Fury, as he described the latter as ‘elusive’.

    Iron Mike attributed this to Joshua’s method of throwing punches saying ‘he doesn’t punch faster’.

    “Listen, I love Anthony Joshua but I really think Tyson is too elusive, he’s not going to hit him,” the Brooklyn-born boxer said.

    “Let’s keep it honest, maybe he punches harder than Wilder but he doesn’t punch faster. If he doesn’t punch faster than Wilder he’s not gonna punch this guy [Fury].

    “He punches hard but he doesn’t punch fast, and if Tyson Fury can get away from Wilder’s fast punches Joshua might be in trouble.”

    Tyson recently came out of retirement to fight an exhibition with Roy Jones Jr. in November last year.

    In the interview, he added that he would be fighting Evander Holyfield, his former nemesis, in another exhibition match on May 29.

    “I just want everybody to know, the fight is on with me and Holyfield. Holyfield’s a humble man, I know that. And he’s a man of God, but I’m God’s man. And, listen, I’m going to be successful on May 29th,” he said.

    Tyson had previously fought Holyfield twice but lost on both occasions.

  • Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury sign two-fight deal to unify heavyweight titles

    Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury sign two-fight deal to unify heavyweight titles

    Heavyweight boxing champions, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has signed contract for a two-fight deal between to unify the heavyweight titles has finally been signed.

    “We’d like to get a site deal confirmed in the next month,” said Eddie Hearn, managing director of Matchroom Sport, Joshua’s promoter. “The hard part is always getting everybody to put pen to paper. But this was a major effort from all parties to get this over the line. You had rival promoters, rival networks and rival fighters.”

    Not to mention rival egos, always a factor in boxing. The final signature came Saturday, in a provision of services agreement with signees believed to include Fury and Joshua; Joshua’s promoter, Matchroom Boxing; Fury’s American promoter, Top Rank; Fury’s English promoter, Queensbury; and Fury’s management company, Dubai-based MTK.

    With the terms of the deal now agreed, principals can solicit offers from prospective sites.

    “I actually feel we’ve done the hard part,” Hearn said. “Speaking for myself, Anthony and his team at 258 management [258 MGT], I know how hard we’ve worked hard these last couple of months and I just feel that this fight is so big it’s not a difficult sell. We’ve already had approaches from eight or nine sites. The offers have come from multiple countries in the Middle East, from Asia, Eastern Europe and America.”

    The smart money, however, continues to be on the Middle East, where Hearn secured a site fee in excess of $40 million to promote Joshua’s 2019 rematch with Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia. The need for a huge site fee becomes particularly acute with seating restrictions and businesses still reeling from COVID, as Middle Eastern countries are seeking less in attendance than favorable publicity.

    “This is the biggest fight in boxing and one of the biggest sporting events in the world,” Hearn said. “It will be a major, major win for a country that wants to showcase itself.”

  • Anthony Joshua reveals retirement date

    Anthony Joshua reveals retirement date

    Anthony Joshua plans to retire from boxing within the next five years.

    Joshua, 31, turned professional in 2013 following his Olympic triumph the year before at the London Games.

    He has since won, lost, and then won back three of the four heavyweight world titles – and is in talks with fellow champion Tyson Fury over a summer showdown.

    The bitter rivals could clash for all four belts in a bid to determine the first undisputed heavyweight ruler since Lennox Lewis in 2000.

    And while Joshua will continue to fight beyond his rivalry with Fury, he already has one eye on retirement.

    “This isn’t the start of my career. I’m coming towards the end of my career,” he told Sky Sports.

    “I’m not someone who lives in the moment and thinks that everything is just like for now. I’m always planning ahead so I’m coming towards the end of my career.

    “Five years left and that’s basically an Olympic cycle. I’ve got an Olympic cycle and a little bit more left, so when you see the next Olympics happen is when I’ll be coming to the end of my career and the next generation will be coming through.”

     

  • Fury sends Anthony Joshua threatening message after Pulev’s fight

    Fury sends Anthony Joshua threatening message after Pulev’s fight

    WBC champion, Tyson Fury has said he can’t wait to knock out the unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, when they meet in an all-British bout in 2021.

    Joshua knocked out his mandatory challenger, Kubrat Pulev, in round nine after a dramatic and entertaining affair that saw the Bulgarian knocked down four times to set up a possible clash with Fury.

    Joshua after the fight had indicated that he wanted a fight with Fury but will also entertain other challengers for the belt.

    “I’m up for anything. Who wants to see Anthony Joshua box Tyson Fury in 2021? I started this game in 2013 and I’ve been chasing the belts ever since.

    “Whoever has got the belt, I would love to compete with them. If that is Tyson Fury then let it be Tyson Fury,” Joshua said after the fight.

    Reacting to Joshua, Fury in response posted a video message on social media stating that he is ready to knock out Joshua in three rounds.

    “Well, there you go everyone. Anthony Joshua just s*** himself live on television.

    “He got asked if he wants the fight and he went around the bushes and put his a*** in the hedge.

    “I want the fight, I want the fight next. I’ll knock him out inside three rounds. He’s a big, bum dosser, I can’t wait to knock him out,” Fury said.

    Meanwhile, boxing promoter and Managing Director of Matchroom Sport, Eddie Hearn has said making the Joshua, Fury fight a possibility has become top priority.

    “Starting from tomorrow, we make the Tyson Fury fight straight away. It’s the only fight to be made in boxing. It is the biggest fight in British boxing history,” he said after the fight.

    “I know he (Joshua) wants it, He is the best heavyweight in the world, I promise you. He’ll break him down, he’ll knock him out,” he said.

    Also, Top Rank CEO, Bob Arum tweeted after the fight, “It looks like the stage is set for the biggest Heavyweight championship fight since Ali-Frazier in 1971, when Tyson Fury meets Anthony Joshua for the undisputed crown. We at Top Rank will start on Monday working to put that fight together.”

  • Buhari supports AJ vs Fury fight after Joshua’s victory over Pulev

    Buhari supports AJ vs Fury fight after Joshua’s victory over Pulev

    President Muhammadu Buhari has wished Anthony Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury.

    President Buhari made this known in a statement while celebrating the decisive victory of the Nigerian-born boxer over Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night.

    In the statement released by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Buhari said Joshua has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him.

    The President said by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.

    The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari celebrates the decisive victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Anthony Joshua over Kubrat Pulev Saturday night.

    “The President says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer.

    “He recalls his meeting with the heavyweight champion in London earlier in the year, describing Anthony Joshua as a humble, well brought up young man, “who will still go places.”

    “President Buhari wishes Joshua all the best in his dream fight against Tyson Fury, saying he has the prayers and goodwill of Nigerians going with him”.

  • I’m ready for unification fight with Tyson Fury – Anthony Joshua

    I’m ready for unification fight with Tyson Fury – Anthony Joshua

    Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua says he is ready for a unification bout with Tyson Fury after demolishing challenger, Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night.

    Joshua brutally knocked down Pulev twice in the ninth round. He also brought him down earlier in the third round.

    Speaking with Sky Sports, Joshua said: “I’m up for anything. Who wants to see Anthony Joshua box Tyson Fury in 2021? I started this game in 2013 and I’ve been chasing the belts ever since.

    “Whoever has got the belt, I would love to compete with them. If that is Tyson Fury then let it be Tyson Fury.”

    While Joshua holds the IBO, WBA, IBF and WBO belts, Fury holds the WBC belt.

    Also, Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn said “Starting from tomorrow, we make the Tyson Fury fight straight away. It’s the only fight to be made in boxing. It is the biggest fight in British boxing history.

    “I know he (Joshua) wants it, He is the best heavyweight in the world, I promise you. He’ll break him down, he’ll knock him out.”

  • Joshua, Fury two-fight schedule released

    Joshua, Fury two-fight schedule released

    The dates for Tyson Fury’s epic ‘Battle of Britain’ heavyweight bouts against Anthony Joshua have been revealed.

    WBC heavyweight champion Fury, had announced that he had ‘agreed’ two fights with WBA, WBO, and IBF titles holder, Joshua.

    The clashes were hinged on both boxers getting through their respective title defences, making all the belts available in 2021.

    Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has worked out when the mouthwatering fights will happen and wants both to take place in the UK.

    Speaking to Sky Sports, Hearn said: “You break them up into probably May, June, and then November, December [for the rematch]. April, May, June, and then November, December.

    “I think it’s about where and of course they’re two British heavyweight world champions, and if one of those fights at least didn’t take place in the UK it would be a shame.

    “I know ultimately people think it’s my decision but it’s really not.

    “We will take all the offers that will come from all around the world and present them to both teams and both fighters.

    “Ultimately, normally, the biggest offer wins.”

  • #EndSARS: It’s time for change in Nigeria – Anthony Joshua [VIDEO]

    #EndSARS: It’s time for change in Nigeria – Anthony Joshua [VIDEO]

    British-Nigerian heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, has said that it’s time for change to happen in Nigeria.

    This is as he expressed displeasure at the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at Lekki toll gate on Tuesday.

    He made his concerns known in a series of tweets after the incident.

    Replying to Femi Anikulapo-Kuti’s tweet about being angry about current happenings in Nigeria, the boxer said, “Change will happen! It’s time.” He attached Nigeria’s flag to the tweet.

    Anikulapo-Kuti earlier tweeted, “Got off the phone to @anthonyfjoshua. He is angry and we need to speak with one voice #EndSARS #EndBadGoveranceInNigeria #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeraNOW.”

    Joshua wondered why people in Nigeria would be killed for demanding peace.

    He tweeted, “The situation has escalated, the violence and killings are horrendous. All because of people saying they want to live in peace?

    “I pray God opens the gates for the heroes of Nigeria! This was never a trend for me! It’s real life and I want to learn how to make lasting change.

    “I’m looking at hospitals to support, along with food and care packages in the time being.”

  • Pulev confirms date for Joshua fight in London

    Pulev confirms date for Joshua fight in London

    Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev will take on heavyweight boxing’s world champion Anthony Joshua in London on Dec. 12, the International Boxing Federation (IBF) mandatory challenger said on Monday.

    The 39-year-old had been scheduled to meet Joshua on June 20 but the fight was postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

    “No turning back, no procrastination! Kubrat Pulev vs Anthony Joshua! The date is December 12th and the place is London!,” the Bulgarian, known as ‘The Cobra’, said on his facebook page.

    He added on his website (www.kubratpulev.com) that “the date and place of the event are now final and not subject to change, and both parties have signed the official contract.”

    Joshua, 30, defeated Mexican-American Andy Ruiz Jr in a rematch in Saudi Arabia last December to win back his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO titles.

    The Briton was initially due to fight Pulev at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in October 2017 but the Bulgarian withdrew after suffering a shoulder injury in sparring.

    Pulev challenged for the IBF world heavyweight title in 2014, losing to Wladimir Klitschko in Hamburg on a fifth-round knockout.

  • Pulev fight: Promoter allays fears over Joshua’s knee injury

    Pulev fight: Promoter allays fears over Joshua’s knee injury

    Plans for Anthony Joshua’s fight with Kubrat Pulev at the end of the year will not be threatened by his knee injury, according to Eddie Hearn.

    Joshua wore a protective brace on his left knee at a Black Lives Matter march on Saturday after feeling a ‘twinge’ while training.

    But his promoter Hearn confirmed that the injury will not scupper Joshua’s return, despite requiring four weeks’ rest.

    Hearn said the fight is ‘still planned for probably October or November’, with November more likely owing to the improved chances of securing a big crowd.

    A spokesman for Joshua added: “Anthony felt a slight twinge in his knee whilst training. The brace is a precautionary measure on the advice of physios.

    “It will be further checked by his doctors but there is no immediate concern.”

    Joshua, the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight world champion, was initially scheduled to meet his IBF mandatory challenger Pulev on June 20 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

    Owing to the situation around the pandemic, subsequent plans were pencilled in for July 25 but the floating plan is now targeting the final quarter of the year.