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Derek Chisora wants ‘blockbuster’ fight for No. 50 as he lines up Anthony Joshua…

By Admin February 9, 2025

Derek Chisora wants ‘blockbuster’ fight for No. 50 as he lines up Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois

Derek Chisora was an emphatic winner on Saturday night as he clinched a dominant win over Otto Wallin at ‘The Last Dance’ in Manchester. That unanimous victory earned him the chance to challenge for the IBF heavyweight championship against Daniel Dubois, but he also put forward both Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua as potential opponents. Promoter Frank Warren would not rule out any opponent.

Derek Chisora said he was “crying like a baby” ahead of his 49th fight but is aiming for a “blockbuster” against Anthony Joshua, Oleksandr Usyk or Daniel Dubois.

Saturday night in Manchester saw Chisora win the IBF heavyweight eliminator against Otto Wallin, which could potentially put him on course for an encounter with Dubois in the summer, assuming the champion defeats Joseph Parker on February 22.

Speaking to TNT Sports after his victory, Chisora reflected on his victory on points.

He said: “Otto Wallin was a good fighter. I thought he was going to gas out, but he didn’t, and he proved me wrong. When I arrived, I said to myself, I won’t cry. I started crying like a baby. I was in tears because I love the sport and I love the fans… the ups and downs. It was a very emotional day.

“It was a hard fight. It was very hard when I got the cut and something happened in the third round that I didn’t tell my trainers.”

Discussing his achievements so far, he added: “Legacy, it’s made by the fans. I think I’ll be in the Hall of Fame when I’m dead, not now. I love it.”

‘Number One Heavyweight In The World’ Has Now ‘Signed’ To Fight Anthony…

By Admin February 4, 2025

‘Number One Heavyweight In The World’ Has Now ‘Signed’ To Fight Anthony Joshua: “It’s Done”

Anthony Joshua is likely to fight twice this year as he looks to bounce back from a fourth career loss.

‘Anthony Joshua’s latest defeat came at the hands of Daniel Dubois as he attempted to become a three-time world heavyweight champion

A bad first round for Joshua saw him knocked down before the bell and fail to properly recover fully thereafter. Just as he was beginning to get a foothold in the fight during the fifth round, he was caught again and put down, this time out for the count.

The Brit has rebuilt well after previous losses. His first came to Andy Ruiz in 2019 and in the immediate rematch six months later he won wide on the cards. After two back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk, the former Olympic Gold Medalist then put together four wins against Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin and Francis Ngannou before that fight with Dubuis derailed his progress once more.

It is now being reported by talkSPORT that Joshua will take on Martin Bakole, the division’s ‘most avoided heavyweight,’ later this year in Africa.

I have tittle to claim, Anthony Joshua Has Now Sets His Sights On One….

By Admin February 1, 2025

I have tittle to claim, Anthony Joshua Has Now Sets His Sights On One Fight After Tyson Fury Retirement Spoils Plans

Anthony Joshua is heading towards the end of what has been a hugely successful boxing career.

The Brit reinvigorated the heavyweight division and brought huge numbers of fans to the sport over the last 13 years since he won his gold medal at the Olympics in 2012

After turning professional, power puncher ‘AJ’ quickly rose up through the ranks to become a world champion and then a unified belt holder. As well as good wins over the likes of Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte and Aleksandr Povetkin, there were setback losses on the way to Andy Ruiz and then back-to-back defeats to Oleksandr Usyk that left him belt-less.

His attempt to regain world honours fell short back in September when he lost to Daniel Dubois by 5th round knockout. In the aftermath, many thought the one and only fight left to make was with former champion and fellow British boxing star Tyson Fury, who also twice lost to Usyk.

However, Fury’s retirement announcement in January rather ruined those plans.

Speaking to talkSPORT Boxing, promoter Eddie Hearn revealed that Joshua has moved on from the idea of fighting Fury for now and named the fight he wants

“Daniel Dubois rematch.”

“He’s The Best After Usyk” Tony Bellew Has No Doubt Who He Now Rates….

By Admin January 30, 2025

“He’s The Best After Usyk” Tony Bellew Has No Doubt Who He Now Rates Higher Between Fury And Dubois: “He’s The Best After Usyk”

Daniel Dubois recently joined Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury at the top table of British, and indeed world, heavyweights.

The 27-year-old bounced back from a loss to Oleksandr Usyk, his first world title tilt, with three statement stoppages wins over Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Joshua

Having been elevated to IBF World Champion when Usyk vacated the belt, on paper it would seem that Dubois is now the second best in the world after the Ukrainian has absolutely secured the top spot with wins over all three Brits mentioned – twice against both Fury and ‘AJ.’

However, speaking to Fightlens, former cruiserweight world champion turned pundit Tony Bellew believes Fury’s performances in his fights against Usyk still make him number two.

“I think both are amazing fighters. Tyson Fury will be back 100%, if he wants to, that is. And I think he’s the second-best heavyweight in the world.”

Surprise‘Closer than people think’ – Anthony Joshua advised to take comeback fight….

By Admin January 29, 2025

Surprise ‘Closer than people think’ – Anthony Joshua advised to take comeback fight against surprise rival

Anthony Joshua has been urged to take a comeback fight against Filip Hrgovic before deciding his next moves.

Anthony Joshua is currently at a crossroads in his heavyweight career after being brutally dropped three times and stopped by Daniel Dubois in September.

He was first expected to rematch Dubois but those plans were shelved after it was suggested he would not be ready for the targeted February date.

AJ then instead declared he would like to settle his rivalry with Tyson Fury in 2025, but the ‘Gypsy King’ then decided to announce his retirement from the sport.

The former two-time champion could now face a number of alternative opponents if he chooses to return, with the division’s boogeyman Martin Bakole also issuing a call-out.

But boxing broadcaster Ade Oladipo suggested on the latest episode of talkBOXING, that Hrgovic would be a sensible step for his next outing.

He was first expected to rematch Dubois but those plans were shelved after it was suggested he would not be ready for the targeted February date.

AJ then instead declared he would like to settle his rivalry with Tyson Fury in 2025, but the ‘Gypsy King’ then decided to announce his retirement from the sport.

The former two-time champion could now face a number of alternative opponents if he chooses to return, with the division’s boogeyman Martin Bakole also issuing a call-out.

“My Money’s On Him” Derek Chisora Makes His Final Prediction For….

By Admin January 28, 2025

“My Money’s On Him” Derek Chisora Makes His Final Prediction For Daniel Dubois vs Joseph Parker: “My Money’s On Him”

Derek Chisora has tasted the punches of Joseph Parker and has now made a prediction ahead of his fight with Daniel Dubois.

‘Del Boy’ is just weeks away from his 49th fight, and it comes against former Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua opponent, Otto Wallin. Back in 2021, the British heavyweight veteran fought Parker twice

On their first meeting in May, Chisora lost by split decision after a close and entertaining battle across 12 rounds in which he scored a knockdown in the first round. Then, in September that year, the pair went at it again and this time Parker won wider, knocking down Chisora three times and taking a unanimous decision.

Since then Parker, a former WBO champion who lost his title to Anthony Joshua in 2018, has continued to climb up the ranks despite losing to Joe Joyce in 2022. He has beaten the likes of Jack Massey, Simon Kean, Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang to set up this IBF world title shot against current ruler Dubois.

Dubois has also put together a super run of wins – his last three victories have all come by way of stoppage over Jarrell Miller, Fillip Hrgovic and Joshua.

The pair square off on February 22 and Chisora has told Seconds Out he expects the younger man to win.

“My money is on Daniel. I believe he has got everything to stop Joseph Parker because he’s strong and he wants it more. He’s on a roll right now. There is nothing that can stop him right now.”

The winner of this fight will be well-placed to challenge unified heavyweight king Oleksandr Usyk in an undisputed fight sometime later this year.

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Oleksandr Usyk Names The ‘Hit Harder’ Fighter Who can Hit Him Harder…..

By Admin January 27, 2025

Oleksandr Usyk Names The ‘Hit Harder’ Fighter Who can Hit Him Harder Than Joshua, Fury And Dubois

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten five Brits in the last seven years, four in the heavyweight ranks including the nation’s best in Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and Daniel Dubois.

Usyk first visited these shores to defend his undisputed cruiserweight belts against Tony Bellew, stopping the challenger inside eight rounds before deciding up was time to move up to the heavyweight ranks

After a warm-up against Chazz Witherspoon, Usyk was tested by Derek Chisora, weathering an early storm to win a unanimous decision and set up a shot at Anthony Joshua’s unified titles. The Ukrainian beat ‘AJ’ twice in a row, winning then retaining the belts.

He then made a defence against Daniel Dubois, which included a controversial low blow that saw the champion down and recovering for minutes before rising to stop the 27-year-old Brit in the ninth.

Most recently, Usyk did the double over Tyson Fury, taking everything ‘The Gypsy King’ could throw to win by split decision and become undisputed. He would win unanimously in their rematch

In an interview with the 3 Knockdown Rule, he called the Morecambe man his hardest fight, but was clear that Chisora hit him harder than all others.

He is young trader “I’m The Best In The World”: Heavyweight With 80%….

By Admin January 26, 2025

He is young trader “I’m The Best In The World”: Heavyweight With 80% KO Ratio Wants To Fight Oleksandr Usyk Next: “I’m The Best In The World”

A highly rated world heavyweight contender is looking for the biggest fights possible, and that could include a fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Matching up-and-coming heavyweights can be a tricky job. It’s important for young fighters to learn their trade and experience plenty of different in-ring scenarios so that when the levels go up they are not out of their depth.

Right now the heavyweight landscape is as full and busy as it has ever been with plenty of fighters vying for position as they work towards the ultimate goal of becoming a world champion.

The belt holders are IBF ruler Daniel Dubois who defends his title against Joseph Parker on February 22, and unified WBC, WBA and WBO champion and pound-for-pound great Usyk, who does not yet have his next contest locked in.

The Race begins as Martin Bakole’s trainer surely ‘knows’ Anthony Joshua is….

By Admin January 24, 2025

The Race begins as Martin Bakole’s trainer surely ‘knows’ Anthony Joshua is ready to fight him

Although it is presumed that Martin Bakole will challenge Daniel Dubois, the IBF heavyweight titleholder, if Bakole gets past Efe Ajagba in an IBF eliminator in May, there are other possibilities, too.

For one, Dubois could come unstuck against Joseph Parker in a 50-50 fight on February 22 and lose his belt in the process. Secondly, even if Dubois does win that fight, it still won’t guarantee that he will defend his belt against Bakole anytime soon. Instead, Dubois may look to go directly to a unification fight against Oleksandr Usyk, with whom he has history. Or, if not that, he may decide to vacate the IBF belt altogether.

“Daniel Dubois won’t fight us,” Billy Nelson, Bakole’s coach, told BoxingScene. “I’ll tell you right now, I spoke to somebody at Queensberry Promotions in Saudi Arabia and they said to me: ‘I would advise Daniel not to fight Martin.’

“Martin schooled him in sparring. He is levels and levels above him. He has improved – of course he has. But do you think Martin Bakole hasn’t improved in those five or six years? Martin blows Daniel out of the water.”

Given a “three-fight plan” by Turki Alalshikh in Saudi Arabia, Bakole at least knows he will be busy in the coming months. He also has a backup plan should Dubois, as Nelson predicts, do all he can to avoid having to fight him.

This backup plan will require the cooperation of Anthony Joshua, as well as patience on the part of Bakole, 21-1 (16 KOs).

Tyson Fury Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Daniel Dubois Will Beat Joseph…

By Admin January 22, 2025

Tyson Fury Didn’t Hesitate When Asked If Daniel Dubois Will Beat Joseph Parker

Tyson Fury is looking forward to Daniel Dubois versus Joseph Parker, which is one of many great fights on the first major card of the year.

On February 22 out in Saudi Arabia, an epic night of boxing will be topped by the rematch between undisputed light heavyweight world champion Artur Beterbiev and the man he beat back in October

Dubois versus Parker sees two of the banner division’s most in form men square off to do battle for ‘DDD’s IBF world title. He won it after beating Fillip Hrgovic for the interim strap, before he was then elevated to full champion and defended it with a knockout win over Anthony Joshua in September 2024.

Parker’s last two outings have been just as impressive. He beat Deontay Wilder on points after nullifying the American’s ability to land big punches over 12 rounds. He then took on Zhilei Zhang in June and despite being put down, saw out another solid points win.

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