Following Tyson Fury’s 10th-round TKO victory over long-time rival Derek Chisora to retain his WBC heavyweight championship at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Fury shed light on why he refers to Oleksandr Usyk as a “middleweight” during the post-fight press conference. Why Fury Calls Usyk a Middleweight Tyson Fury explained that both he and Oleksandr Usyk … Read more
Mike Tyson, one of the most championed boxers alive, with a record of 50-7, holds more than just the admiration of boxing fans, more than his feared reputation, he holds the record for being the youngest heavyweight world champion ever, after defeating Trevor Berbick in the second round aged just 20 years and 4 months. … Read more
Following Tyson Fury’s second defeat to Oleksandr Usyk this month, all eyes are now on Anthony Joshua vs Fury, two heavyweights whose career trajectories were shaken by the Ukrainian P4P talent, and two British rivals who have been set to cross paths for years, though have yet to step in the ring together. However, after … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk is coming off a career-defining second win over Tyson Fury, cementing his legacy as an elite P4P talent. Usyk won by unanimous decision, defeating Fury by scores of 116-112, or 8 rounds to 4. Fury’s second loss now sets up a monster domestic clash against Anthony Joshua, who Usyk has also defeated twice. … Read more
Moses Itauma made a resounding statement to the boxing world this weekend with a devastating first-round knockout of seasoned heavyweight Demsey McKean on the undercard of the Usyk vs Fury rematch. Fans are already speculating about Moses Itauma’s next fight, as the 19-year-old phenom continues to cement his status as a serious contender in the … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk defeats Tyson Fury again Last night, in front of what looked like a sold-out Riyadh Arena, Oleksandr Usyk solidified his status as the best heavyweight, not only in the world, but also of this generation as he beat the former 2-time champion, Tyson Fury. Tyson Fury, weighing in 19lbs heavier at a career … Read more
Tyson Fury triumphs in a controversial appeal made by Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their rematch, with decisions on facial hair, religious symbols, and low-blow rules. Fury’s Beard Controversy Settled Tyson Fury has emerged victorious in a dispute over his facial hair ahead of his upcoming heavyweight clash with Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk’s team had submitted an … Read more
The build-up for the much-anticipated heavyweight rematch Usyk vs Fury 2 has taken a surprising twist with the announcement that John Fury, Tyson’s outspoken father, will not be in his son’s corner. This revelation has fueled speculation about whether past controversies involving John Fury played a role in the decision. As the boxing world debates, … Read more
In recent developments that could significantly alter the boxing and global combat sports landscape, the Ambani family of India, with an estimated net worth of $137 billion, has reportedly expressed a keen interest in making India a hub for high-profile combat sports events. As per Essentially Sports, this intent could include staging marquee fights featuring … Read more
Fight night is nearly upon us for the Usyk vs Fury rematch in a highly anticipated title fight blockbuster on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The bout will take place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where Usyk previously secured a split-decision victory over Fury in May, becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk vs … Read more