How did we get to a point where the three best heavyweights in the world—and, arguably, the three best big men since Evander Holyfield, Lennox Lewis, and Riddick Bowe ruled the division-- are trapped behind seemingly unscalable network walls, fighting soft touch/second-tier opposition rather than one another? WBC champ Deontay Wilder recently squashed Dominic Breazeale. … [Read more...]
Anthony Joshua: the rise of a boxing star
The path Anthony Joshua has taken in his life to become a megastar inside the boxing ring is one to be admired. He has transformed from a troubled teenager to a boxing sensation in a matter of years. During his teenage years, the Watford-born boxing star could well have taken a different path in life if boxing hadn’t been introduced to him at a time when he had a few run-ins … [Read more...]
4 Boxing Matches We Hope To Be Able To Bet On In 2019
For many years, boxing fans could not enjoy abundance when it came to quality fights. In 2017, however, the situation changed dramatically. Fans witnessed a series of great bouts, including the highly anticipated bout between Wladimir Klitschko and AJ. The upcoming 2019 promises to be another exciting year for boxing fans, as several major bouts are expected to take place. … [Read more...]
Five best bets for Anthony Joshua vs Alexander Povetkin
Anthony Joshua is back in action this weekend as he returns to Wembley Stadium to face off with mandatory Russian challenger Alexander Povetkin. The unified world heavyweight champion added the WBO belt to his WBA 'Super' and IBF crowns earlier this year when he earned a unanimous decision victory over Joseph Parker, dethroning him and going the distance for the first time … [Read more...]
Joshua v Povetkin
The next key heavyweight bout as unified champion Anthony Joshua takes on the experienced Russian Alexander Povetkin on Saturday 22nd of September. The venue will be Wembley stadium in London in what is expected to be a fascinating contest as Joshua looks to set up a bout with WBC champion Deontay Wilder for all the belts. So what are the credentials of each fighter as the … [Read more...]