When Oleksandr Usyk entered the World Boxing Super Series at Cruiserweight, he was taking a tremendous risk that very few fighters would have taken in a similar situation. Usyk, then 12-0, was going to run the gauntlet of facing the best Cruiserweights in the world in hopes that he could unify titles in a division very few people outside of the most hardcore of boxing pundits … [Read more...]
Anthony Joshua Passes on Deontay Wilder
Though all parties involved were optimistic that a Heavyweight unification match between undefeated champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder could be finalized, Joshua has left Wilder at the altar according to reports and will defend his title against Alexander Povetkin in the fall. In a profanity-laced rant on social media, Wilder blasted Joshua and his promoter Eddie … [Read more...]
Whyte looks to put on a show in London and demolish Parker
New Zealander Joseph Parker will take on Dillian Whyte at London’s O2 Arena on July 28. The fight, aired all over the world, is the Kiwi’s second ever match in the UK after impressing down under in his home country and securing his status as one of the most famous names to box out of the southern hemisphere in recent times. Parker’s first and last showing in the UK was … [Read more...]
Anthony Joshua vs. Deontay Wilder Negotiations at Critical Mass
According to Lance Pugmire of the Los Angeles Times, Deontay Wilder's team have received a contract from Anthony Joshua which may determine if the Heavyweight champions will collide at the end of the year. Both Joshua and Wilder have been angling for the fight which would crown the division's first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis nearly 20 years ago and the first to hold … [Read more...]
Joshua and Wilder fans thrilled as rumors of highly anticipated fight brewing in the boardroom!
Anthony Joshua is one step closer to fighting Deontay Wilder! This comes after a $50m offer was put on the table; with talks and negotiations having a positive light. The proposal was set up by Deontay Wilder, and Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearns believes that a definitive date will be announced soon. Despite the deadline for the fight proposal being Thursday night, Hearn and … [Read more...]