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Anthony Joshua says watching Ilia Topuria lose in UFC Freedom 250 underscored how brutal combat sports are, prompting him to tighten his training camp and stay “untouchable” ahead of a July 25 bout with Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia, with a Tyson Fury megafight reportedly planned for later this year.
Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul by knockout in the sixth round of their heavyweight fight, with Joshua dropping Paul four times before the referee stopped the fight. Paul suffered a double broken jaw and shared an X-ray on social media. The victory positions Joshua to potentially reclaim the heavyweight title and sets up future match possibilities, including a long-discussed bout with Tyson Fury. The fight drew a large crowd and notable spectators, with post-fight reactions highlighting Joshua's skill and resilience.
Moses Itauma, a 20-year-old boxing rising star, knocked out veteran Dillian Whyte in the first round at a match in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, establishing himself as a future heavyweight contender. The fight showcased Itauma's speed and power, leading to a quick victory that positions him for potential title challenges.
Claressa Shields defends her undisputed women's heavyweight title against Lani Daniels at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with the fight starting at 8 p.m. ET on DAZN, featuring Shields's historic achievements and Daniels's winning streak.
The WBO has ordered undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk to negotiate a fight with mandatory challenger Joseph Parker, following Parker's recent victory and Usyk's unification win. Both parties have 30 days to agree or face purse bid proceedings. Parker, a former WBO champion, has been a strong contender, and this match could be a significant next step in the heavyweight division.
Oleksandr Usyk unified the heavyweight boxing belts by knocking out Daniel Dubois in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium, extending his unbeaten record and cementing his status as a top heavyweight of his generation.
Oleksandr Usyk defeated Daniel Dubois by fifth-round knockout at Wembley Stadium to become the undisputed heavyweight champion, unifying multiple titles and solidifying his status as a top pound-for-pound boxer.
Terence Crawford predicts Oleksandr Usyk's chances of beating Daniel Dubois in their upcoming heavyweight title unification match with a simple endorsement: 'Usyk, hands down.' Crawford, a former undisputed champion in multiple weight classes, comments on the high-stakes fight at Wembley, where Dubois seeks revenge after a previous loss to Usyk.
Francis Ngannou, after being knocked out by Anthony Joshua, revealed that he didn't feel the punch, indicating that's how he knew he was knocked out. Despite the loss, Ngannou expressed a desire to continue in boxing and MMA, stating that he's not done yet.
Eddie Hearn praises Anthony Joshua's dominant knockout of Francis Ngannou, asserting Joshua's status as the best heavyweight boxer. Hearn believes Ngannou can find success in boxing but warns against frequent knockouts, emphasizing the contrast between elite-level boxing and MMA.
Tyson Fury has postponed his highly anticipated undisputed heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk after sustaining a "freak cut" above his eye during a sparring session, requiring urgent medical attention and significant stitching. The fight, originally scheduled for February 17 in Saudi Arabia, has been postponed with no rescheduled date announced. Fury expressed devastation over the situation and apologized to all involved, while Usyk's promoter taunted Fury on social media.
Tyson Fury sustains a severe cut over his right eye while sparring, leading to the postponement of his heavyweight title unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk scheduled for Feb. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout, which aimed to establish the first fully unified heavyweight champion of boxing’s four-belt era, may be rescheduled for June in the same location, pending approval. Fury expresses disappointment and apologizes to all affected parties, while Usyk may potentially defend his titles against a different opponent if the event proceeds as planned.
Tyson Fury's scheduled fight with Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed due to a cut sustained during training, with new video footage suggesting it was caused by an accidental elbow despite wearing headgear. The bout, intended to crown an undisputed heavyweight champion, was set for Feb. 17 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, but will now be rescheduled at a later date, with tickets to be refunded.
Tyson Fury has withdrawn from the highly anticipated heavyweight championship bout against Oleksandr Usyk on Feb. 17 due to a cut sustained in training, postponing the historic event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Fury expressed devastation and apologized to all affected parties, while Usyk still aims to compete on the scheduled date. Francis Ngannou, who narrowly lost to Fury in October, suggested that his upcoming bout with Anthony Joshua should now determine the undisputed heavyweight champion.
Joe Joyce weighed in at 256 pounds for his fight against Zhang Zhilei, his lowest weight in nearly four years. Joyce will defend his WBO interim championship against Zhilei, who weighed in at 278 pounds. Joyce became the first fighter to knock out Joseph Parker in his last fight. Joyce is the mandatory challenger for one of the heavyweight titles owned by Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk.