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Vince McMahon offered millions to Lennox Lewis to fight Brock Lesnar in WWE

David O'Neill — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:43:05 GMT

Lennox Lewis has confessed that he turned down a mammoth offer from Vince McMahon, co-founder of the WWE, to fight Brock Lesnar in a mouthwatering crossover fight back in 2002.

UFC's Tom Aspinall tears into the current state of boxing

David O'Neill — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 13:25:21 GMT

UFC superstar Tom Aspinall has blasted two of England's top boxing promoters in a scathing review of the sport's direction. The 30-year-old is fresh off the back of a stunning knockout win against Sergei Pavlovich last month in a bout that confirmed him as the interim heavyweight champion.

What happened to Sefer Seferi? The man Tyson Fury fought on boxing comeback

Ellen Gormley — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:26:38 GMT

In search of claiming the title of ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World,’ Tyson Fury ended Wladimir Klitschko’s 10-year period as champion and second-longest heavyweight reign in history via unanimous decision. The fight was pretty even, with both boxers landing punches and seemingly dealing with the blows well.

Eddie Hearn flexes his physique right now & he's seriously shredded

Katy O'Donnell — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 12:36:58 GMT

Eddie Hearn, the chairman of Matchroom Sport, has revealed the secrets to getting jacked in your 40s after posting a new photo of his physique on his official Instagram account, and it's safe to say he is looking insanely jacked right now.

Tony Bellew's frightening recollection of loss to Oleksandr Usyk on 'I'm A Celeb'

Mitchell Weaver — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:44:51 GMT

For those sports fans currently tuning in to this year's 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here,' last night's episode was a real treat. British boxing legend Tony Bellew has entered the Australian jungle, and his anecdotes and insights so far have been fascinating, especially for those die-hard boxing fanatics.

Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Date, Venue, Odds, Boxing Records

Ben Davies — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 15:39:19 GMT

Heavyweight history will finally be made as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to meet for the undisputed world titles in 2024. The 'Gypsy King' struggled, having been knocked down in his last fight against Francis Ngannou, while Usyk reacted from ringside as he knew that the date was the only thing yet to be confirmed.

Boxing schedule 2023: Every upcoming fight, date and result

Nathan Linley — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 14:38:06 GMT

The 2023 boxing calendar promises us all an exciting array of fights and encounters that you cannot miss. From Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, to Jake Paul and KSI - there is something for everyone at all weight classes, to satisfy your spectating needs. Never miss the action as titles and pride are put on the line in the ring.

John Fury's sad admission about his son Tyson Fury after Francis Ngannou fight

Eduardo Tansley — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:53:41 GMT

Tyson Fury’s opinionated dad John Fury has given a scathing verdict on the WBC heavyweight titleholder’s recent fight and chances of beating upcoming opponent Oleksander Usyk.

Muhammad Ali's grandson Biaggio Ali Walsh secures brutal knockout win in PFL

Eduardo Tansley — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 13:57:22 GMT

The grandson of the boxing great Muhammad Ali has landed yet another highlight-making knockout of his own in mixed martial arts (MMA) competition, forcing his opponent to faceplant in brutal circumstances.

KSI forced to tap out in just eight seconds by jiu-jitsu black belt

Max McVittie — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 10:42:26 GMT

Footage has emerged of YouTuber and boxer KSI being forced to tap out seconds after engaging in some jiu-jitsu with a black belt during a friendly spar.

Tony Bellew was left fuming after losing challenge on I'm A Celeb

Max McVittie — Sat, 25 Nov 2023 09:19:18 GMT

Tony Bellew left fans of 'I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here' stunned after he was seen swearing as a result of losing a challenge and missing out on a luxurious meal.

Tony Bellew reveals truth about his career earnings from boxing on I'm A Celeb

Steve Osborne — Fri, 24 Nov 2023 09:57:21 GMT

Tony Bellew is currently taking part in the latest series of 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' and has used the hit ITV series to reveal details about the fight that changed his life, and the finances that come with the sport of boxing.

Tyson Fury's dad leaks concerning stories from training camp for Francis Ngannou fight

Ben Davies — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:17:27 GMT

Tyson Fury came into his contest with ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou as the overwhelming favourite, with his rival making his boxing debut in a mega-money clash in Saudi Arabia. But the WBC heavyweight champion looked completely out of sorts on the night in Riyadh, being sent crashing to the canvas in a stunning knockdown before managing to regain his composure slightly and hold out for a points win.

Deontay Wilder v Joseph Parker: Date, odds, boxing records, undercard

Ben Davies — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 11:31:19 GMT

Deontay Wilder has confirmed his long-awaited return to the ring as he takes on heavyweight contender Joseph Parker in his next boxing fight. The 'Bronze Bomber' has fought just once since his trilogy defeat to Tyson Fury, poleaxing Robert Helenius with a brutal KO, but he will now face a formidable test in his latest appearance, as part of a huge event in Saudi Arabia for Riyadh Season.

Anthony Joshua's power punches in recent training clip sound absolutely thunderous

David O'Neill — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:12:41 GMT

Anthony Joshua has delivered a wordless yet thunderous message to Otto Wallin ahead of the pair's clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next month. The 34-year-old was videoed training with temporary new coach Ben Davison, who has previously worked with WBC champion Tyson Fury, and let's just say his power punches are looking, and sounding, seriously up to scratch!

Anthony Joshua: Age, Height, Weight, Reach and Professional Boxing Record

Ben Davies — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:02:46 GMT

Anthony Joshua has had an active 2023 and will be looking to round out the year in style with a third win over Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia during the Christmas period. The British heavyweight has been focused on a rebuild in the division after losing his world titles to Oleksandr Usyk and failing to regain them in a mega-money rematch last year.

Anthony Joshua's physique a month away from Otto Wallin fight is insane

Mitchell Weaver — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:09:08 GMT

Anthony Joshua might just be in the best shape of his career. Well, that is certainly the case if his recent social media posts are anything to go by. The former two-time unified world heavyweight champion is heading back into the ring on the 23rd of December, this time facing Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia.

Jake Paul's next opponent Andre August looks woeful in training clip

Mitchell Weaver — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 11:39:42 GMT

The YouTube boxing scene is certainly here to stay, whether we like it or not, with this year being a huge one for the crossover sport, with the likes of Jake Paul being a huge part of its popularity. This year alone, we have already seen Jake Paul take on Tommy Fury and Nate Diaz, with the likes of his brother Logan and KSI also hosting massively popular fighting events.

Deontay Wilder practising his power punches in slow motion is seriously terrifying

Katy O'Donnell — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 15:37:08 GMT

Deontay Wilder has released an insight into the mind of a heavyweight champion ahead of his fight against Joseph Parker on the 23rd of December in Saudi Arabia.

Social media boxer Simple Simon brutally knocked down in just nine seconds

Steve Osborne — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:08:06 GMT

Dapper Laughs made a winning start to his boxing career last night with a dominant victory over TikTok star Simple Simon. The British content creator and comedian took to the ring against the TikTok star as part of the preliminary card for the Misfits 11 event in London's famed York Hall, and the three-round cruiserweight contest didn't make it past the first round in a VERY one-sided mismatch.

Tyson Fury reveals his outside bet on Anthony Joshua & Deontay Wilder fight card

David O'Neill — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 15:12:28 GMT

Tyson Fury has seemingly suggested that he will be betting against Anthony Joshua AND Deontay Wilder when they clash with Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker respectively in Saudi Arabia next month.

Oleksandr Usyk had Tyson Fury seriously rattled during press conference

Ellen Gormley — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 13:01:34 GMT

Tyson Fury will be looking to defend his heavyweight championship against WBA, IBF, and WBO champion Oleksandr Usyk on the 17th of February next year in Saudi Arabia, as confirmed at their London press conference last night, but it wasn't the Tyson Fury of normal we'd come to expect at a big fight presser.

Anthony Joshua v Otto Wallin: Date, Records, Tale Of The Tape, Undercard

Ben Davies — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:20:51 GMT

British star Anthony Joshua will make his return at the end of 2023 as he takes on Swedish heavyweight Otto Wallin in a huge showdown as part of a bumper card. The former two-time world champion has already fought twice this year, in a comfortable points win over Jermaine Franklin before ousting Robert Helenius with a vicious KO, and he is looking to continue his rebuild.

Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren reveal what was said during first-ever meeting

Ben Davies — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 14:14:30 GMT

Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren have been thrust into one of the most deep-rooted rivalries in sport, as arguably the two biggest promoters in boxing. Warren has been around for significantly longer than Hearn, but has always been a huge rival of Matchroom Boxing since Eddie's dad Barry was at the helm in a previous golden era for the sport.

Jake Paul's impressive current physique ahead of Andre August boxing fight

Ben Davies — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:13:26 GMT

YouTube star Jake Paul has began training camp for his latest boxing fight after announcing his return to the ring following a comfortable win over ex-UFC fighter Nate Diaz. The 'Problem Child' was looking to bounce back after a defeat to Tommy Fury, and he did so in style dropping Diaz to the canvas en route to a win in one of his most high-profile events yet.

Anthony Joshua went old-school AJ with cold comment to Otto Wallin during face-off

Graeme Bell — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:55:32 GMT

Anthony Joshua looked back to his confident and cocky self as he came face-to-face with Otto Wallin last night ahead of their fight next month, something he's been missing for quite a while now.

Anthony Joshua 'didn't want the smoke' after being spoken to directly by Deontay Wilder

Graeme Bell — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:03:11 GMT

In modern-day boxing, there are quite a few big-name fights that fans crave to see and Anthony Joshua vs Deontay Wilder is one of them. A heavyweight battle between the United Kingdom and the United States, it's been on the cards for a while now, but as of yet, it's never happened.

Eddie Hall v Martyn Ford tale of the tape as strongmen could meet in MMA debuts

Ben Davies — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 14:57:23 GMT

Eddie Hall has become one of the highest-profile athletes in the world following his rise to the pinnacle of strongman competition to become World's Strongest Man. This culminated in his transition to combat sports, where he took on fellow competitor Thor Bjornsson in a professional boxing fight, and was unfortunately dropped en route to a points defeat.

Eddie Hall shows off insane physique after announcing MMA debut fight

Ben Davies — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 10:48:20 GMT

Eddie Hall has previously tried his hand at boxing, having made a career as a strongman where he became the World's Strongest Man in incredible fashion. A huge athlete, 'Beast' has become formidable in the world of combat sports after his fight with Thor Bjornsson in 2022, which was dubbed 'the heaviest fight in history' which was only ever broken by a few fighters including on KSI's Misfits Boxing.

Oleksandr Usyk's priceless reaction to Tyson Fury video message over fight

Ben Davies — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 14:17:42 GMT

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury look set to finally settle their rivalry in the new year after a fight contract was signed after months of waiting, but an official date has yet to be confirmed. The Ukrainian heavyweight reacted live from ringside to the Gypsy King's recent fight with ex-UFC star Francis Ngannou, during which he was knocked down and stunned but was able to edge the win by majority decision.

Anthony Joshua Net Worth 2023 including boxing earnings, purses, sponsorships

Ike Feldman — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:14:30 GMT

Anthony Joshua, one of the world’s most iconic combat sports athletes, has faced some of the best competition on the planet throughout his 10-year professional career. From gigantic outdoor arena events to marquee shows inside Madison Square Garden, Joshua has carried the A-side torch for a handful of years and his net worth reflects that.

Footage emerges of 'disturbing' James Toney v Donovan Ruddock boxing exhibition

Ben Davies — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:40:40 GMT

James Toney and Donovan Ruddock are two legends of the game in the boxing ring, but unfortunately they are retired and should have stayed so. But over the weekend just past, the pair were thrust together in a farcial exhibition fight, which to be quite frank is just dangerous and unnecessary at their current ages. The likes of Mike Tyson and Ricky Hatto n have fought in these outings, in addition to Floyd Mayweather but he is far younger and in much better shape.

Meet Jake Paul's next opponent Andre August - background, record, fights, KOs

Ben Davies — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:42:57 GMT

Jake Paul has fought a whole host of big names during his time in the ring including Tommy Fury, Nate Diaz and Anderson Silva in huge events which have generated huge revenue for the YouTube star. Despite fighting a host of ex-UFC fighters and influencers, Paul has stated that it is his intention to take boxing seriously as he believes that he can genuinely become a world champion in the future with more experience under his belt.

Footage of Jake Paul's next opponent Andre August in last fight emerges

Ben Davies — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:40:29 GMT

Jake Paul announced his next boxing fight will take place in December but left boxing fans waiting to see who he would compete against after bouncing back from a loss against Tommy Fury with a win over Nate Diaz. He has now finally announced he will face a professional boxer again in the shape of American cruiserweight Andre August who has fought 11 times in the boxing ring with one defeat.

Anthony Joshua left irritated with Louis Theroux after Oleksandr Usyk question

Ben Davies — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:16:27 GMT

Anthony Joshua has become one of the biggest personalities in world boxing, but his persona broke in a frustrated outburst after his second consecutive defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in their Saudi Arabia rematch. 'AJ' took hold of the microphone and uncharacteristically, moaned about his struggles inside and outside the ring, before angrily tossing his rival's belts over the top ropes which attracted widespread criticism.

What happened to Nikolai Valuev after David Haye toppled 7ft giant in 2009

Ben Davies — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:44:48 GMT

For a brief moment in time, David Haye was the best boxer in the world. Boxing was at a standstill when 'Hayemaker' seemingly did the impossible and wrestled the WBA heavyweight title from the grasp of Nikolai Valuev on a cold and dreary night at the Nuremberg Arena in Germany. In more ways than one, to the naked eye, they appeared to be polar opposites; Haye, the cocky, arrogant British heavyweight; Valuev, the hulking, menacing Russian straight out of a James Bond movie.

Dana White finally breaks his silence on Francis Ngannou vs Tyson Fury

Lizzie Alexander — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 13:38:41 GMT

Almost a week on, UFC president Dana White has finally broken his silence, sharing his thoughts on the Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou fight. Despite not watching the fight, he admitted that seeing Ngannou getting so close to defeating Fury was ‘crazy’ and the fact that it went to 10 rounds was ‘unbelievable.’

Oleksandr Usyk breaks down in tears during interview talking about his late father

Lizzie Alexander — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 12:06:12 GMT

WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk is preparing for one of the most important fights in his career so far, facing Tyson Fury for the title of boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champion. There’s one thing he always thinks about going into these fights, and that is his late father, someone who he's recently spoken about to journalist and pundit Steve Bunce.

Tyson Fury's black eye from Francis Ngannou fight looks so much worse now

William Stevenson — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 10:53:19 GMT

It is still hard to believe that just a week ago, WBC and lineal heavyweight champion of the world Tyson Fury was floored and taken the distance by former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou, who had never boxed in his life prior to this bout.

Top 10 Biggest Earning Boxing PPV Events In History (Ranked)

Ben Davies — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 15:14:03 GMT

Boxing has produced some of the biggest stars in the history of the sport, and encouraged the birth of the pay-per-view system which has helped fighters earn huge record-breaking purses over the years. Some huge names have stepped into the void and attracted huge audiences including Mike Tyson, Manny Pacquiao and boxing legend Floyd Mayweather who has dominated the market in the modern era.

Francis Ngannou's five most likely opponents for next fight after Tyson Fury

Ben Davies — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:10:03 GMT

Francis Ngannou stunned the entire sporting world in Saudi Arabia as he came so close to springing one of the biggest surprises in boxing history having been narrowly defeated by undefeated champion Tyson Fury. The ex-UFC champion was making his debut in the squared circle in a mega-money showdown with the 'Gypsy King' and a knockdown of his in the third round sent shockwaves through the sport, given the chances he had been given before the fight.

True Geordie's live reaction to Tyson Fury being dropped by Francis Ngannou was chaotic

Graeme Bell — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:34:37 GMT

When you're as good as Tyson Fury on the mic and in the ring, it's natural to build up a large group of people who do not see eye-to-eye with you. One of those people is YouTuber True Geordie.

True Geordie destroys 'scared' Tyson Fury in rant after Francis Ngannou fight

Ben Davies — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:04:14 GMT

Tyson Fury was left stunned by Francis Ngannou in their boxing encounter over the weekend, having been brutally knocked down by the Cameroon star despite edging a majority decision win. The moment and his rival's performance sent shockwaves through the combat sports community, with many even beginning to question the WBC champion's dominance in the heavyweight division.

KSI's cold pre-fight message to Tyson Fury before fighting Tommy

Mitchell Weaver — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:54:16 GMT

The last few weeks have been absolutely stacked with what feels like non-stop action from the fighting world. First up we had KSI vs Tommy Fury & Logan Paul vs Dillon Danis, followed by an insane UFC 294 card in Saudi, which was then all rounded off with the epic battle between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou this past weekend. It's now time for fighting fans to take a quick breather and digest all the action and drama that has gone down in recent weeks.

Oleksandr Usyk's exact advice to Tyson Fury after Francis Ngannou knockdown

Ben Davies — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 11:32:59 GMT

Oleksandr Usyk was ringside as Francis Ngannou came extremely close to defeating his boxing rival Tyson Fury in a crossover fight in Saudi Arabia this weekend. No expectation was placed on the shoulders of the former UFC champion in his squared circle debut, but he delivered a stunning performance which sent shockwaves around the world of combat sports.

Carl Froch's savage opinion on Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

Imogen McNamara — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:33:13 GMT

Carl Froch has made his opinions about Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou very clear in a recent YouTube video as he claims the former's legacy is “in tatters.”

Tyson Fury given so much time to recover from Francis Ngannou knockdown, damning video shows

Imogen McNamara — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 10:12:19 GMT

Did Tyson Fury receive extra time to recover after being knocked down by Francis Ngannou in the third round of their epic crossover bout on Saturday night in Saudi Arabia? Some fans believe so after a video of the knockdown has been released with a stopwatch counting the seconds in the corner.

Tyson Fury brutally exposed for comments before & after fighting Francis Ngannou

Imogen McNamara — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:56:39 GMT

A video has surfaced online which have led fans to suggest that Tyson Fury may be backing down from his highly anticipated fight against Oleksander Usyk in December.

Francis Ngannou reveals he danced over Tyson Fury due to comment at very start of fight

Rob Swan — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:55:12 GMT

Francis Ngannou has revealed the reason he danced over Tyson Fury following the shock knockdown that occurred in round three. Former UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou, making his professional boxing debut at the age of 37, sprang a major surprise by knocking the Gypsy King to the canvas early in the fight.

Tyson Fury’s face the day after Francis Ngannou fight shows how much punishment he took

Callum Altimas — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:10:32 GMT

Tyson Fury fought Francis Ngannou this weekend in one of the most highly anticipated boxing matches in quite some time. It didn't disappoint either, with the former UFC man defying all odds and expectations to really take the fight to the Gypsy King. He fared way better than anyone ever expected and even knocked Fury down in the third round. It was an awe-inspiring performance from Ngannou, but he didn't have his arm raised when all was said and done.

Eminem and Mike Tyson's reaction to Francis Ngannou's superman punch v Tyson Fury

James Stroud — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:44:34 GMT

Francis Ngannou put in a brilliant display as he was narrowly defeated by Tyson Fury in their heavyweight clash on Saturday evening. The Cameroonian, who was making his professional boxing debut in Saudi Arabia, was expected to be outclassed by the WBC heavyweight champion of the world. But that was not the case.

Andy Murray drops honest ‘bad look for boxing’ tweet after Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

Callum Altimas — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 15:07:41 GMT

The highly-anticipated boxing match between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou finally arrived this weekend, and it's safe to say it didn't disappoint. While many believed the result was a foregone conclusion, with the Gypsy King a huge favourite heading into the clash, it was actually much closer than expected and the former UFC Heavyweight Champion gave it as good as he got.

Tyson Fury leaving the ring after Francis Ngannou fight says a lot

Max McVittie — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 12:45:00 GMT

Footage has emerged of Tyson Fury looking disappointed and downbeat exiting the ring after his controversial victory over Francis Ngannou last night in Saudi Arabia, with the heavyweight champion clearly not happy with his own performance. Maybe he even knows he got away with one as well thanks to the judges?

Cristiano Ronaldo's ringside reaction to Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou

Max McVittie — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 11:24:15 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo was certainly feeling the tension at ringside last night as he took a deep breath while taking in the big blockbuster fight between Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia.

Dana White's verdict on Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou resurfaces after shock fight

Ben Davies — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 10:29:11 GMT

Francis Ngannou stunned the world last night with an incredible display in his boxing debut against undefeated WBC champion Tyson Fury, despite ultimately coming up short. There are not many fighters with higher stock right now after the ex-UFC fighter scored a huge knockdown of the 'Gypsy King' and looked to be edging extremely near to a historic win going into the tight final rounds.

Francis Ngannou's brilliant tweet after narrowly losing to Tyson Fury

William Stevenson — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 09:36:56 GMT

Last night in Riyadh was supposed to be the night where the levels of skill between MMA and boxing were exemplified, as the WBC and lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury took on former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in a 10-round contest.

New footage shows Tyson Fury landing illegal elbow on Francis Ngannou

Ben Davies — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:42:11 GMT

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou fought in what nearly turned out to be one of the fights of the year in the boxing ring, and in typical fashion it will not be forgotten without controversy. The 'Gypsy King' was expected to be overwhelming favourite given his status as the natural boxer, and the training footage available of the ex-UFC champion who was making his boxing debut.

Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou official judges' scorecards released

William Stevenson — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:32:57 GMT

Much of the hardcore boxing fan base heavily criticised Tyson Fury for taking a mega commercial deal to fight Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, demanding that the WBC world heavyweight champion defend his belts against a boxer and not an ex-UFC champion, as great as he is in his own craft.

Oleksandr Usyk's live reaction to Francis Ngannou knocking down Tyson Fury

Steve Osborne — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 08:20:28 GMT

Tyson Fury, as expected, claimed victory over Francis Ngannou on Saturday night, but it wasn't as easy or as decisive as anticipated. The WBC heavyweight champion was given the split decision verdict by the judges, although many believe he should have lost to an opponent in Ngannou who, although he has plenty of combat experience in the UFC world, was a complete novice in a boxing ring.

Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou full eye-opening punch statistics released

Ben Davies — Sun, 29 Oct 2023 00:57:33 GMT

Tyson Fury narrowly avoided one of the most seismic upsets in boxing history as he narrowly outpointed ex-UFC fighter Francis Ngannou in their crossover boxing fight. The 'Gypsy King' was part of a huge event in Saudi Arabia, where he was looking to assert his experience and dominance to improve his undefeated record again in what was seen as a routine task.

Francis Ngannou stuns Tyson Fury with huge knockdown in narrow shock loss

Ben Davies — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 23:36:44 GMT

Tyson Fury was left simply stunned by Francis Ngannou who dropped him to the canvas but was narrowly beaten in Saudi Arabia. It was a sequence of events in the ring like rarely ever seen before, where the overwhelming favourite was forced to climb off the canvas to even survive.

Anthony Joshua is looking absolutely jacked as he returns to gym

Jonathan Pearson — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 12:28:40 GMT

Anthony Joshua has posted a new photo alongside boxing coach Derrick James amid Deontay Wilder calling out the former two-time world heavyweight champion saying he is "ready to go."

Mike Tyson & John Fury stole the show during Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou presser

Jonathan Pearson — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 10:27:14 GMT

As fight night approaches for Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou, their final press conference was a sight to behold, however, the entertainment was not from the Tyson or Fury you'd expect it to be.

Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou: Date, Start Time, Fights, Watch on TV/Live Stream

Ben Davies — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:04:50 GMT

Tyson Fury's next fight against ex-UFC champion Francis Ngannou is set to take place this weekend in a mega-money showdown in the Middle East. The 'Gypsy King' will make his return for the first time since beating Derek Chisora at the back end of last year, after talks broke down for an undisputed title fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Tyson Fury & Francis Ngannou's final fight physiques are insanely different

Steve Osborne — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 08:57:56 GMT

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou go head-to-head in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, with the former believed to be the overwhelming favourite. Well, he is if you go by the odds that is and the fact he is a heavyweight champion in the sport of boxing, whereas the MMA fighter by trade is making his debut in the sport.

Tyson Fury's pad work compared to Francis Ngannou's ahead of their fight

Shounak Chakrabarti — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 11:46:15 GMT

The world is on its toes right now with the ‘Battle of the Baddest’ scheduled to take place this weekend on Saturday evening in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is taking to the ring against MMA heavyweight Francis Ngannou in a crossover event of a lifetime.

Francis Ngannou training footage vs Carlos Takam ahead of Tyson Fury fight

Graeme Bell — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:30:06 GMT

Francis Ngannou stepped up his preparation for his fight with Tyson Fury in recent weeks by training with heavyweight boxer Carlos Takam. Footage has been posted on YouTube of Ngannou working on his technique and footwork with Takam, and it's safe to say it's got a fair few fans impressed in the comment section.

Logan Paul shares backstage footage of what happened after Dillon Danis hit him with microphone

Lizzie Alexander — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 09:27:09 GMT

Two weeks after the infamous pre-fight press conference between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis that ended in chaos, the conversation continues to dominate social media. This follows Logan Paul’s recent YouTube Vlog titled: "I almost lost the fight."

Mike Tyson shows off seriously impressive current physique, aged 57

Imogen McNamara — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:53:18 GMT

Mike Tyson has taken to his social media accounts to flex his impressive physique right now as he posted a topless photo to Instagram and X with the caption “still got it.”

The incredible gift Cristiano Ronaldo has given Francis Ngannou before Tyson Fury fight

Mitchell Weaver — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 07:56:54 GMT

This weekend sees another huge battle between two giants of the fighting world. Fans of UFC and boxing have been treated in the last few weeks, with the likes of KSI vs Tommy Fury and Islam Makhachev vs Alexander Volkanovski taking place and having eyes all around the world watching.

Tyson Fury's message to Oleksandr Usyk on the phone before signing fight contract

Max McVittie — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 14:17:55 GMT

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk shared a respectful phone call as they spoke directly to each other before signing the contracts for their undisputed world heavyweight title fight, it has been revealed.

Anthony Joshua answers Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi debate

William Stevenson — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 11:46:37 GMT

The debate over Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi has been one of the biggest talking points among football fans since the pair first laced up their boots in the early 2000s.

Anthony Joshua is spending four days in pitch black with just his thoughts

Max McVittie — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 09:35:23 GMT

Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has spent four days alone in a £2,000 darkness retreat with no light. Joshua has been on his own in a complete pitch dark room for the last four days after entering the retreat on Monday evening and leaving on Friday night.

Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou purses and full earnings for boxing fight

Ben Davies — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 11:20:47 GMT

Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou are set to finally touch gloves in a boxing fight this month, after agreeing to stage a huge crossover event in Saudi Arabia following the challenger's departure from the UFC. It is expected to be a huge event, having been billed as the 'Battle of the Baddest' although it could well be a huge mismatch on the night given it is Ngannou's first appearance in the squared circle.

John Fury threatened to cancel KSI v Tommy Fury in angry spat captured on video

Ben Davies — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:47:53 GMT

KSI and Tommy Fury finally settled their bitter influencer boxing rivalry in the ring over the weekend in Manchester, as 'TNT' picked up a controversial unanimous decision win to prove his status once again as the professional boxer in the space. It was an intense feud between the pair for several months, with physical confrontations at both press conferences which heavily involved Fury's father and huge character John Fury.

KSI confronted judges with manager in angry row after Tommy Fury 'robbery'

Ben Davies — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:57:20 GMT

KSI and Tommy Fury finally came together and did battle in a huge YouTube boxing fight which attracted the eyes of millions around the globe. The influencer, KSI, was looking to dethrone the undefeated professional boxer Fury on the night, and he thought he had done enough to do so over the six round period as he celebrated at the final bell.

The 10 worst decisions in boxing history ranked

Ben Davies — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:47:21 GMT

Boxing is a sport of fine margins, with two fighters in a squared circle risking their lives for the entertainment of millions at home, but small decisions can change everything. Over the years in every sport, controversy adds to the drama and the excitement in one of many reasons for why fans love combat sports as a whole.

Piers Morgan 'violated' Dillon Danis during interview after Logan Paul fight

Shounak Chakrabarti — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 11:07:59 GMT

This past weekend finally hosted the much anticipated grudge fight between Logan Paul and MMA fighter Dillon Danis. However, as the night came to an end, the fight had a rather surprising and disappointing conclusion, with the latter being disqualified for trying to put his opponent in a guillotine choke.

Piers Morgan forces Dillon Danis to take glasses off to show Logan Paul's damage

Jonathan Pearson — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:44:12 GMT

Three days on from his viral loss to Logan Paul, Dillon Danis has made his first appearance as part of an interview on Piers Morgan's Uncensored show, with the host getting the MMA star to reveal his injuries live on air.

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez ruins Conor McGregor in heated beef over Floyd Mayweather fights

Jonathan Pearson — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:08:11 GMT

In a series of back and forth that has spanned over two days, former UFC two-division champion Conor McGregor and undisputed super middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez have taken to social media to exchange some hilarious, yet savage, virtual jabs.

The 15 most popular athletes of all time have been ranked

Andrew Smith — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 09:07:24 GMT

One of the most common debates in the world of sports is who is the greatest athlete of all time. It’s an almost impossible list to determine, with so many factors coming into consideration. Accolades in their respective sports, social media presence, and general persona are some of the key factors that we use to rank athletes, but TheTopTen use fans to rank theirs.

Carl Froch's brutal rant on KSI vs Tommy Fury

Imogen McNamara — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:48:38 GMT

Carl Froch has made his opinions VERY clear on the KSI vs Tommy Fury match-up over this past weekend as the former boxer was left less than impressed with the quality of fight.

What KSI's corner was telling him mid-fight vs Tommy Fury explains a lot

Mitchell Weaver — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 08:42:11 GMT

The dust has now settled on what was a crazy weekend of sport, with huge amounts of drama unfolding in Manchester on Saturday evening with the latest Misfits boxing event.

KSI video reacting to Logan Paul's appeal resurfaces after Tommy Fury 'robbery'

Ben Davies — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 13:20:53 GMT

KSI was distraught and angry after he was beaten for the first time in his boxing career by unanimous decision against Tommy Fury in Manchester. 'The Nightmare', like many fans and pundits who watched the event, believed that he had done enough to have his own hand raised by the judges on the night with the decision leaving him stunned and confused.

Dillon Danis offers huge wager to Jake Paul for fight after losing to Logan

Imogen McNamara — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 11:44:32 GMT

Dillon Danis has seemingly challenged Jake Paul to a fight on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, as he said to the YouTuber “your brother fights like a b**** if you knock me out I’ll retire forever,” going on to say he would give everyone who liked the post “2k.”

Sidemen's live reaction to KSI vs Tommy Fury decision

Imogen McNamara — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:52:55 GMT

Tommy Fury successfully defeated KSI (real name Olajide Olatuni) on Saturday night, much to the disappointment of the YouTuber’s camp. After the decision was announced, KSI called Fury’s victory a “robbery” and it appears his famous friend group feels the same way with some feeling like he had done enough to pull off a surprise victory.

Jake Paul & KSI's reaction to losing to Tommy Fury compared in video

Lizzie Alexander — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 09:25:40 GMT

Former Love Island star Tommy Fury is on a mission to end the YouTube boxing scene; a vow he took in June 2023. This mission has seen him take on both Jake Paul and KSI, both of whom he has defeated and both have had very different reactions to their losses.

Logan Paul should've been disqualified before Dillon Danis, new footage shows

Lizzie Alexander — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:34:21 GMT

Before the headline clash between Tommy Fury and KSI had even begun, chaos had descended on the AO Arena in Manchester as the co-main event saw Logan Paul defeat MMA fighter Dillon Danis by disqualification.

The wholesome moment Tyson Fury left KSI’s brother, Deji, speechless

Daniel Hepburn — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:12:44 GMT

Tyson Fury enjoyed a heart-warming exchange with Deji before their respective brothers went toe-to-toe in the boxing ring on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. The undefeated heavyweight was in attendance to watch his younger brother Tommy Fury compete against KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji.

Tommy Fury slips up after KSI fight and contradicts himself on future

Ben Davies — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 15:14:05 GMT

Tommy Fury was delighted last night after picking up his second consecutive win against influencer boxing opposition against KSI in Manchester. It was another crucial step on his mission to bring down YouTubers and content creators in the sport after beating Jake Paul in February, and he managed to edge a majority decision last night despite it being seen as controversial for many.

Dillon Danis even failed a takedown on Logan Paul mid-fight

Max McVittie — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 11:40:51 GMT

Dillon Danis continued to embarrass himself last night in Manchester as he failed at a takedown attempt midway through his BOXING fight with Logan Paul.

Logan Paul could fight Dillon Danis again despite chaotic scenes after DQ

Ben Davies — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:57:24 GMT

Dillon Danis and Logan Paul were involved in one of the most farcical and chaotic boxing matches in the history of the sport, with 'The Maverick' having his arm raised in controversial fashion. It was always expected to be a tough affair to grasp given Danis' limited boxing experience but the chaos seen in the ring on the undercard of KSI's defeat to Tommy Fury was hard to believe.

KSI's furious message to the Fury family backstage after loss to Tommy

Max McVittie — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 10:20:36 GMT

KSI was left fuming after his controversial loss to Tommy Fury on Saturday night, in what was a disappointing fight that failed to live up to expectation.

Jake Paul's hilarious reaction to being caught in middle of Logan & Dillon Danis brawl

Steve Osborne — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 08:24:49 GMT

The bout in Manchester between Logan Paul and Dillon Danis ended in controversy as the latter reverted to his MMA roots in the final moments, causing him to be disqualified from the bout and crowing the former the winner in the process.

Jake Paul responds in full rant to 'garbage' KSI v Tommy Fury fight

Ben Davies — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:42:47 GMT

KSI was defeated by Tommy Fury in an extremely underwhelming spectacle on the latest influencer Misfits Boxing card in Manchester, but not without controversy. 'The Nightmare' was left seething after the decision was announced to award Fury the win by majority decision, having felt that he was 'robbed' after using a game plan to try and limit his rival's ability.

KSI vs Tommy Fury eye-opening punch statistics released

Steve Osborne — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 07:42:27 GMT

The post-fight stats from the six-round clash between Tommy Fury and KSI in Manchester have been released, and they seem to back up claims that the latter was actually the more impressive of the two, even in defeat.

KSI vs Tommy Fury official judges' scorecards revealed

Steve Osborne — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 06:59:43 GMT

Tommy Fury defeated KSI by majority decision last night, but it appears there may have been an oversight on the part of the ringside judges who witnessed the fight in Manchester.

KSI was fuming in post-fight interview after losing to Tommy Fury

Alex Batt — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:31:55 GMT

Tommy Fury has defeated KSI via decision, but it's a call that has not gone down well with many boxing fans around the world and The Nightmare himself, who was absolutely livid during his post-fight interview, claiming he was 'robbed' and that he won the fight.

Logan Paul defeats Dillon Danis in huge grudge boxing fight

Alex Batt — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 22:19:54 GMT

Logan Paul has defeated Dillon Danis this evening in Manchester via disqualification, securing the biggest win in his boxing career so far and having the final word in a feud that has been way too personal.

Dillon Danis asked Tommy Fury how to jab just days before Logan Paul fight

Max McVittie — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:59:17 GMT

Dillon Danis was filmed asking Tommy Fury for advice on his technique before his final press conference with Logan Paul on Thursday afternoon, just two days before their fight this evening, leaving fans in hysterics about his chances of causing an upset.