A battered Joyce saw the fight waved off in the sixth round with Zhang full in control. In his latest column, the former Olympian and heavyweight contender looks ahead to Joe Joyce’s must-win rematch against Zhilei Zhang on Saturday and reacts to news of former opponent Kamil Sokolowski being banned for a positive drug test….
Month: September 2023
‘It’s all on the line’ – Joe Joyce says he is rolling the dice in Zheili Zhang rematch in bid to rescue title shot against Oleksandr Usyk
Joyce was left a battered mess by Zhang in April (Picture: Getty) Joe Joyce admits his chance to become heavyweight world champion could disappear for good if he fails to secure his revenge against Zheili Zhang on Saturday. The Chinese heavyweight came to London to stun Joyce in April, stopping the Putney fighter in the…
Conor Benn vs Rodolfo Orozco: How to watch ‘The Destroyer’ in comeback fight, start time, TV channel and live stream in the UK
Benn fights for the first time since April last year (Picture: Ed Mulholland/Matchroom) Conor Benn will make his controversial return to the ring this weekend when he takes on Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando, Florida. The undefeated welterweight has not fought since April 2022 when he demolished Chris van Heerden inside two rounds. Since then, his…
Conor Benn to return to boxing in Florida this weekend in first fight since failed drug tests last year
Benn will fight for the first time since April 2022 (Picture: Getty) Conor Benn will return to the ring this weekend to take on Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando, Florida. The 26-year-old has not fought since April last year after testing positive for banned substance clomifene which scuppered his October grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr….
Roberto Di Zerbi can take Brighton on a thrilling Europa League adventure
Roberto De Zerbi will handle the added pressure (Picture: Getty Images) Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has one of the smartest brains in football and it’s about to be put to the test as he tackles a compelling new challenge in the Europa League. One of the big questions facing the Italian is how to…
Boxing coach tragically dies after suffering ‘devastating’ heart attack during wife’s world title fight
Arrua (right) was the husband and coach of fighter Sabrina Perez (Picture: team_sabrinaperez) Boxing coach Diego Arrua has died after suffering a fatal heart attack during his wife’s world title fight. Arrua, the husband and coach of Sabrina Perez, was ringside as she put her WBC interim featherweight title on the line against Skye Nicolson…
I want the Fabio Wardley vs David Adeleye winner for the British title, there can be no excuses this time
Clarke setting his sights on the British title next (Picture: Getty) In his latest column, the former Olympian and heavyweight contender reflects on his victory over Dave Allen and says his focus is now on securing a fight against Fabio Wardley or David Adeleye. I left Dave Allen in a bad way, there is no…
‘Promises are being broken’ – Deontay Wilder’s trainer gives worrying update on Anthony Joshua fight
Talks for Joshua vs Wilder have been ongoing throughout the year (Picture: Getty) Deontay Wilder’s trainer Malik Scott has expressed his frustration over delays in getting a deal to fight Anthony Joshua across the line. Talks for the heavyweight rivals to finally meet in the ring have been ongoing since April. While all camps have…
Ricky Hatton warns Tommy Fury he needs to dominate KSI to have boxing future
Tommy Fury remains unbeaten as a professional after beating Jake Paul in February (Picture: Getty Images) Ricky Hatton believes Tommy Fury has to completely dominate KSI and ideally knock him out when they fight if he is to have a meaningful future in professional boxing. Fury (9-0) fights YouTuber KSI (1-0) on 14 October in…
Tyson Fury promises ‘a fight for the ages’ as he takes on Francis Ngannou – date of bout and how to watch on TV
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to meet in the ring later this year (Picture: Getty Images) Tyson Fury and former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou are set to go head to head in the ring later this year. The bout will see Ngannou will make his professional boxing debut, with news of the fight coming in July following…