In 2017, Anthony Joshua went from exciting young heavyweight titlist to bonafide star with his thrilling eleven-round TKO victory over former champ and future Hall of Famer Wladimir Klitschko. And the 28-year-old may finish off the best year of his career thus far with official acknowledgement of his ascension to superstar status by winning the BBC’s coveted Sports Personality … [Read more...]
Heavyweight Showdown! Joshua/Pulev, Wilder/Ortiz Nearly Set
WBA and IBF Heavyweight champion Anthony Johsua has nearly finalized terms with mandatory opponent Kubrat Pulev who will serve as his first of two mandatory foes the UK star must address after beating Wladmir Klitschko earlier this year. Pulev, who is best known for his knockout loss to Klitschko in 2014, had set some doubt that he would not be able to proceed with the title … [Read more...]
The King is Dead, Long Live the King! Anthony Joshua Stops Wladimir Klitschko in Heavyweight Thriller
In a pivotal bout that had implications far beyond titles and trinkets, Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko engaged in one of the best Heavyweight battles in years and left it all in the ring, leaving no doubt the legitimacy and toughness of both competitors. The back and forth bout featured four knockdowns, constant drama and a finish for the ages as Joshua had to go through … [Read more...]
Anthony Joshua vs. Wladimir Klitschko: The Boxing Tribune Preview
When Larry Holmes faced off against Mike Tyson in 1988, it was the moment where one era truly came to an end to give way to the new. A nearly decade long run at the top of the division during one of its darkest times, Holmes was as dominant as a Heavyweight champion as anybody ever had been in the division with 20 title defenses and running roughshod of a Heavyweight division … [Read more...]
David Haye vs. Tony Bellew: The Boxing Tribune Preview
David Haye came back into the game knowing that he could still make a tremendous amount of money, even years removed from his last meaningful performance. Of course, a quick look at the Heavyweight division now suggests that the former champion may have to pick and choose very carefully against an emerging crop of mobile, hard-hitting fighters who may have his number at the … [Read more...]