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Boxing suspension hits Anthony Joshua after loss to Daniel Dubois
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Boxing suspension hits Anthony Joshua after loss to Daniel Dubois

Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been handed a 28-day boxing suspension following his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois at London’s Wembley Stadium last Saturday. The British Boxing Board of Control issued the ban, a standard procedure for fighters who suffer TKO or KO losses, according to the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports. “AJ has been banned for just under a month by the British Boxing Board of Control. According to the Association of Boxing Commissions and Combative Sports, it is not unusual for a fighter to receive a medical suspension after suffering a TKO or KO loss,” Mirror UK said in a post on Sunday. The 34-year-old Joshua experienced a brutal night in the ring, falling to the canvas three times before Dubois, known as ‘DDD’,...
I’m Not Quitting, I’m A Warrior’ – Anthony Joshua Says After fourth Professional Defeat {VIDEO}
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I’m Not Quitting, I’m A Warrior’ – Anthony Joshua Says After fourth Professional Defeat {VIDEO}

Nigerian-British professional boxer, Anthony Joshua, has ruled out quitting boxing after his fourth loss on Saturday to Daniel Dubios. Anthony Joshua was knocked out in the fifth round by Daniel Dubois to retain his International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight title. Speaking at a post-match conference, the Nigerian-British boxer, when asked if he would fight in 2025, said he took a shot at success but came short. “You are probably asking if I still want to continue fighting.. of course I want to continue fighting. “That is what I said, we took a shot at success and we came up short. What does that mean now – are we going to run away or are we going to live to fight another day? { “That is what I am, I am a warrior, and also before I finish, we have to give credit to o...
BREAKING : Anthony Joshua Loses IBF Title To Daniel Dubois {VIDEO}
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BREAKING : Anthony Joshua Loses IBF Title To Daniel Dubois {VIDEO}

In a thrilling showdown witnessed by a massive crowd of 96,000 fans at Wembley Stadium, Daniel Dubois delivered a stunning performance, claiming victory over fellow Briton Anthony Joshua in five rounds. With remarkable precision and power, Daniel Dubois sent Joshua to the canvas multiple times starting from round one, ultimately securing a resounding win and retaining the IBF heavyweight title via a 5th round knockout Dubois, a 27-year-old from London, sealed his place in the annals of sporting history with a devastating counter right hook that brought an end to Joshua’s night. In the aftermath of his triumph, Dubois jubilantly addressed the crowd, declaring himself a gladiator and a warrior driven by an unyielding desire to ascend to the pinnacle of the sport. Dubois told the ...
Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois Live Streaming in US, Canada, UK, NZ or Australia
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Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois Live Streaming in US, Canada, UK, NZ or Australia

Two British heavyweights, Anthony “AJ” Joshua (28-3-0) and Daniel “Dynamite Triple D” Dubois (21-2-0) go head-to-head in a highly anticipated 12-round bout today. With a win, Anthony Joshua can become a three-time heavyweight world champion, regaining the title he lost to Oleksandr Usyk in September 2021. Meanwhile, Dubois hopes to upset the odds and make a successful first defence of his IBF title. Click here to watch Anthony Joshua vs Daniel Dubois live stream Dubois was upgraded to IBF world champion over the summer after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt, and he’ll make his first defense against British rival Joshua. ‘Dynamite’ had previously won the interim title by beating Filip Hrgovic in June. However, the ultimate goal for both fighters is to win this bout and ...
IBF World Heavyweight Title: UFC fighter Israel Adesanya bets N16.45m on Anthony Joshua to beat Daniel Dubois
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IBF World Heavyweight Title: UFC fighter Israel Adesanya bets N16.45m on Anthony Joshua to beat Daniel Dubois

UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya has bravely placed the sum of N16.45m ($10,000) as a bet on Anthony Joshua defeating Daniel Dubois in Saturday’s IBF world heavyweight title. Dubois was initially the interim IBF champion but was promoted to full champion in June 2024 after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt and on Saturday will face Joshua. The bout will be Joshua’s thirteenth world title fight and if he wins could meet up against the winner of Usyk vs Fury 2 next year. In a post made on his Instagram account, Israel Adesanya shared an image of him with Joshua with the caption, “OGUN!! This fight got beef… grab the @stake sauce.” ‘The Last Stylebender’ also posted an image of his bet on Joshua’s victory with a $10,000 stake and an estimated $50,000 payout on the line. The bet will...
Anthony Joshua Insists Daniel Dubois Wasn’t Close To Knocking Him Out
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Anthony Joshua Insists Daniel Dubois Wasn’t Close To Knocking Him Out

While Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua is preparing to face Daniel Dubois on September 21, there have been strong speculations that the 26-year-old Briton almost knocked out AJ in a sparring session in 2016. Former professional boxer, Anthony Fowler, who witnessed the sparring session, escalated the speculation by saying that Anthony Joshua’s “legs were like jelly” after receiving a hard punch from Dubois. The former boxer went further to reveal that Joshua’s trainer, Rob McCracken, had to force him to stop sparring due to the condition of AJ after receiving the hard punch. “Have a little break, get your legs back to normal, and then spar”, Fowler quoted AJ’s trainer as saying to the Nigerian-born boxer. In his reaction to the speculations, Anthony J...
‘He has five more fights’ – Promoter, Eddie Hearn opens up on Anthony Joshua’s retirement plans
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‘He has five more fights’ – Promoter, Eddie Hearn opens up on Anthony Joshua’s retirement plans

Top boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has hinted that Anthony Joshua still has at least five fights before retiring. Joshua, who is planning to take on Daniel Dubois for the IBF world heavyweight title, scheduled on September 21, at Wembley Stadium, already has 31 professional fights under his belt. Joshua’s recorded stunning victories after losing consecutively to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, which saw him surrender his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Since then he has won four consecutive fights against Jermaine Franklin, Robert Helenius, Otto Wallin, and Francis Ngannou. Hearn, who earlier hinted that Joshua might soon end his career, said the Briton has more fights. “Everything changes after every fight, but I think I’ve never seen him enjoy boxing so much,” he ...
Oleksandr Usyk Reveals Why He Can Only Fight Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury
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Oleksandr Usyk Reveals Why He Can Only Fight Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury

The world heavyweight champion, Oleksandr Usyk, has expressed his strong desire to solely focus on facing Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Oleksandr Usyk emphasized his preference for rematches with the duo, stressing that it’s time for younger fighters to step up, claiming that only bouts involving Fury and Anthony are interesting. Usyk, with an impressive record of 22 wins and zero defeats with 14 knockouts, is set to face Fury on December 21. Amid that, he hasn’t ruled out a potential third fight with Joshua, contingent on the latter’s performance against Daniel Dubois on September 21 at Wembley Stadium. “Well, this is a rematch with Fury and possibly a third match with Joshua. Only with these two guys is it still interesting. From now on, let the youth get fit and work,” ...
I would love Rodri to win the Ballon d’Or Award – Pep Guardiola
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I would love Rodri to win the Ballon d’Or Award – Pep Guardiola

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says he would love to see his player, Rodri win the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. The Spanish international is among several players in line for the top individual prize, including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr, and Jude Bellingham. Howeve, Guardiola feels that Rodri has done enough to win the award. He said; “We would be delighted – he deserves it. “But maybe another one deserves it too. The people will vote. “Rodri has done not just one season, many seasons really good and the previous season was really good with the Premier League and the Euros winning with Spain. “But there are other players who had a good season. “I would love one (City) player to win it because for players it means a lot. I would love it. “But I’ve said man...
Chelsea Sign Goalkeeper Mike Penders From Genk
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Chelsea Sign Goalkeeper Mike Penders From Genk

Chelsea officially confirmed the signing of 19-year-old Belgian goalkeeper Mike Penders from KRC Genk earlier today, August 27. The announcement of Mike Penders’ signing comes as Chelsea prepare for the UEFA Europa Conference League second leg play-off against Servette on Thursday. However, Penders will remain on loan at Genk for the current season and is expected to join Chelsea next summer. The West London club paid Genk the sum of €20 million to complete the signing of the Belgium Under-19 goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Chelsea may consider welcoming back defender Trevoh Chalobah to the squad. However, this can only be done if they are able to transfer Axel Disasi to Newcastle United before the summer transfer window closes. Reports indicate that Chelsea have been working to ...
Drake hints at taking shots at Kendrick Lamar again
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Drake hints at taking shots at Kendrick Lamar again

Drake's recent spate of new music releases might be more than just fresh tracks for fans—many believe they’re part of a larger plan to reignite his long-standing lyrical feud with Kendrick Lamar.  The theory gained traction after Drake's late-night activity on his secret Instagram account, @plottttwistttttt, caught the attention of fans and internet sleuths. In a post that set the rumour mill spinning, Drake shared a clip from John Woo's 1987 action film A Better Tomorrow 2, featuring an intense shootout scene, leading fans to speculate that the rapper is ready to come back "guns a-blazin" in his rivalry with Kendrick. Adding fuel to the fire, Drake also posted a clip of former NBA star Rasheed Wallace confidently predicting a win for his underdog Detroit Pistons in ...
Chelsea ‘reach agreement to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid on six-year deal’ to become their 13th signing this summer
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Chelsea ‘reach agreement to re-sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid on six-year deal’ to become their 13th signing this summer

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid. According to The Athletic, Felix is set to join on a six-year contract with the option for a further year. The Portuguese forward will become the club's 13th signing this summer. The forward is eager to return to Stamford Bridge following his loan spell in 2023 and has already agreed personal terms. Felix has been named in Atletico's squad for their La Liga opener away to Villarreal on Monday but it is expected that he will depart before the closure of the transfer window. Chelsea have been discussing a fee of £40million plus add-ons for Felix.  Felix, 24, spent last season on loan at Barcelona, for whom he scored ten goals in 44 appearances. Du...
BREAKING : Napoli Confirm Victor Osimhen’s Exit Request
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BREAKING : Napoli Confirm Victor Osimhen’s Exit Request

Napoli’s director, Giovanni Manna, has confirmed that Super Eagles of Nigeria striker, Victor Osimhen has expressed his desire to leave the Italian club, which could be a major boost for Chelsea and his other suitors. Despite already securing a deal to sign Atletico Madrid’s Samuel Omorodion, Chelsea are still in need of a prolific goal scorer and has maintained their interest in Osimhen. The 25-year-old Nigerian striker is reportedly a top priority for Chelsea as they look to strengthen their forward line for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Osimhen’s impressive performances have garnered attention from several top clubs in Europe, including Chelsea, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Liverpool. However, his €130 million release clause has deterred many suitors, leav...
Olympic champion, Imane Khelif files petition after gender role at Paris Olympics
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Olympic champion, Imane Khelif files petition after gender role at Paris Olympics

Olympic boxing champion, Imane Khelif has filed a legal complaint in France for online harassment after a rain of criticism and false claims about her s3x during the Paris Olympics, her lawyer said on Sunday. Khelif, who won gold last Friday in the women’s welterweight division, became a hero in her native Algeria, bringing global attention to women’s boxing. The complaint was filed on Friday with a special unit in the Paris prosecutor’s office for combating online hate speech, alleging “aggravated cyber-harassment” targeting Khelif, lawyer Nabil Boudi said. In a statement, he described it as a “misogynist, racist and sexist campaign” against the boxer. "Having just won a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, boxer Imane Khelif has decided to lead ...
Imane Khelife wins Olympic boxing gold after controversy about her gender
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Imane Khelife wins Olympic boxing gold after controversy about her gender

The Algerian boxer at the centre of a gender row at the Paris Olympic games has been crowned Olympic champion. Imane Khelif comfortably beat China's Yang Liu to win gold in the women's welterweight final. She won each of the three rounds on the judges' scorecards and jumped into the arms of her trainer when the decision was announced. He carried the 25-year-old round the arena on his shoulders in celebration. Khelif had been under intense scrutiny after a previous fighter, Angela Carini quit after 46 seconds, saying it was to protect her health as the Algerian's punches were so strong. Khelif had said winning gold would be the "best response" to her critics. Some argued she should not have been allowed to compete due to concerns she might have elevated testos...
Boxer Ryan Garcia reveals he’s going to rehab in a 2-minute apology video to ex-wife
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Boxer Ryan Garcia reveals he’s going to rehab in a 2-minute apology video to ex-wife

Boxer Ryan Garcia has released a two-minute apology video directed primarily at his ex-wife Andrea Celina, days after a video allegedly showing him vandalizing her home went viral.  In the video, Garcia expresses remorse and announces he is seeking help. "I came on here just to say I'm sorry. Andrea, you're the mother of my children and somebody I'll always have love and respect for," Garcia, also known as KingRy, said. "I retract all my statements about her. She never stole money from me. She never did wrong by me. She never cheated on me." Garcia continued, "We weren't together, so right there, she's not a cheater. She's a great woman." This apology follows allegations that the 24-1 boxer berated Celina for supposedly cheating on him and causing damage to their h...
Boxer Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC for using racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims
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Boxer Ryan Garcia expelled by WBC for using racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims

American professional boxer, Ryan Garcia has been expelled by the World Boxing Council after he repeatedly used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in comments livestreamed on social media. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman announced the penalty against Garcia on the social media platform X. “Exercising my authority as president of the WBC, I am hereby expelling Ryan Garcia from any activity with our organization,” Sulaiman posted. “We reject any form of discrimination.” Garcia posted an apology of sorts on X. “I was trolling I want all the killing to stop,” Garcia wrote. “I love everyone sorry if I offended you.” Oscar De La Hoya, who promotes Garcia, denounced Garcia's comments in a social media post on Friday. "There is no room for hate ...
‘Don’t disrespect me’ – Anthony Joshua threatens to smash chair across Daniel Dubois’ face as pair nearly come to blows during interview {VIDEO}
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‘Don’t disrespect me’ – Anthony Joshua threatens to smash chair across Daniel Dubois’ face as pair nearly come to blows during interview {VIDEO}

Former heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and current IBF champion Daniel Dubois had to be led apart after nearly coming to blows in a pre-fight interview on Thursday, June 27. The two Brits, Joshua and Dubois who didn't shake hands, faced off at a launch press conference as they prepared to go head-to-head in the ring for the IBF heavyweight world title on September 21. Dubois offered to get the fight started early, saying: "If he wants to swing, let's go now." Joshua, with a deathly stare back, sharply replied: “Oi, shut up. Relax.” Dubois then said: "If you want to go now, let's go." Joshua then hit back: "I'll throw this f***ing chair across your face. Don't disrespect me. Don't disrespect me. Daniel, don't disrespect me." https://twitter.com/OfficialSnowtv...
‘I’m waiting for you’ – Watch Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury trade blows on video call with each other {VIDEO}
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‘I’m waiting for you’ – Watch Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury trade blows on video call with each other {VIDEO}

Former Boxing Heavyweight champions Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua exchanged verbals on FaceTime as they were brought together by Saudi Arabian sports promoter, Turki Alalshikh. The moment happened after it was announced on Wednesday, June 26 that Joshua and Daniel Dubois will headline a bumper card at Wembley Stadium on September 21. AJ will clash against his fellow British boxer for the IBF heavyweight world title, which was vacated this week by Oleksandr Usyk. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8uQzlUt9nZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Despite preparing for Dubois, Joshua is still keeping one eye on a match with Fury.. Joshua bas lost three times in his career while Fury has lost just once. Fury last fell to defeat against Usyk in their undisputed he...
Anthony Joshua set to fight Daniel Dubois on September 21for the IBF title
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Anthony Joshua set to fight Daniel Dubois on September 21for the IBF title

British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua is set to land his chance to become a three-time heavyweight champion after Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk vacated his IBF heavyweight title. The Ukrainian was given an exemption from making a mandatory defence of his belt so that he could face Tyson Fury last month, and he was crowned undisputed champion after beating the Gypsy King via a split decision in Saudi Arabia. He has now agreed to a rematch with Fury on December 21, but will not be defending the IBF in his rematch with Fury on December 21. Usyk took to social media to confirm he will be vacating his IBF belt on Tuesday night, with Joshua now expected to fight fellow Brit Daniel Dubois for it at Wembley Stadium on September 21. Taking to socia...
Nigerian Boxer Shot Dead By Neighbour In United States
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Nigerian Boxer Shot Dead By Neighbour In United States

A Nigerian boxer identified as Isaiah Olugbemi was shot dead by his neighbour, Nicholas Francis Xavier Giroux on Monday. The unfortunate incident happened in Meadowmist Way and Stehlik Drive in Odenton, United States. The victim who was reportedly shot multiple times, was a neighbour to the accused and an up-and-coming boxer. Despite being rushed to Baltimore, he did not survive the incident. Detectives obtained video surveillance footage showing Giroux, walking directly to Olugbemi with a handgun before shooting him multiple times and fleeing the scene on foot, according to court documents. According to the Police, Giroux confessed to the shooting on June 18. Abraham Olugbemi, the victim’s brother, was quoted as saying that Giroux was Isaiah Olugbemi’s neighbour. ...
Boxer Ryan Garcia suspended for one year after positive tests for performance-enhancing drug ostarine.
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Boxer Ryan Garcia suspended for one year after positive tests for performance-enhancing drug ostarine.

American boxer, Ryan Garcia has been suspended one year after he reached a settlement with the New York State Athletic Commission following his positive tests for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine. The 25-year-old tested positive for the banned substance ostarine in two separate tests taken before his fight with Devin Haney on 20 April.'' Ostarine, a non-steroidal drug used to support muscle growth, has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned substance list since 2008. Garcia's victory against Haney will now be recorded as a no-contest - meaning Haney's undefeated record is restored. He must also forfeit his £950,000 ($1.2m) contract purse from the Haney fight and pay a £7,900 ($10,000) fine. The New York State Athletic Commission confirmed Garcia would b...
‘Junior Pope was never my boyfriend’ – Actress, Ruby Ojiakor
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‘Junior Pope was never my boyfriend’ – Actress, Ruby Ojiakor

Nollywood actress, Ruby Ojiakor has finally addressed rumours that late actor Junior Pope was in an extramarital relationship with her. Rumours emerged that Ruby was Junior Pope’s girlfriend after she relentlessly used her platform to demand justice for the actor who died in a boat accident while on set. The late actor’s wife, Jennifer further fueled the rumours after unfollowing Ruby on Instagram shortly after her husband’s burial. Addressing the rumours in a video message shared via her Instagram page, Ruby insisted that Junior Pope was never her boyfriend. She also debunked claims that the late actor isn’t the father of her child, Royalty. “Junior Pope was never my boyfriend. There’s no intimacy between myself and Junior Pope. We never dated. Junior Pope was never my inti...
Israel Adesanya Aims ‘For Heads’ In His Return To UFC
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Israel Adesanya Aims ‘For Heads’ In His Return To UFC

Former UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has stressed that he is not returning to the octagon to win back his belts but “for heads”. Recall that Israel Adesanya announced that he was going on a break away from mixed martial arts after Sean Strickland shockingly defeated him in September 2023. Since then, Adesanya has been far away from competitive bouts, which was his first break from the game and has been dominating since 2018. During his peak years, the Nigerian-born Australian UFC star fights at least three times a year. Unfortunately, he has not hit the Octagon since he announced his return to the game in April, but his long wait is expected to end before December. Israel Adesanya’s next match could be a title challenge against new UFC middleweight champion, ...
Heavily drunk Tyson Fury escorted by bouncers from pub before collapsing on the floor just weeks after losing to Usyk {VIDEO}
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Heavily drunk Tyson Fury escorted by bouncers from pub before collapsing on the floor just weeks after losing to Usyk {VIDEO}

British boxer, Tyson Fury has been photographed being escorted out of a pub before collapsing on the floor outside after he got heavily drunk. The British former world champion - who lost his title to Oleksandr Usyk last month was led out by two security staff on Friday evening after enjoying one drink too many in Nowhere bar in Morecambe, Lancashire, UK. Tyson, 35, worth an estimated £300m from his hugely successful boxing career, partied with friends and fans at the venue, which offers drinks for just £2.50 until 11pm.. But his night at the pub came to an end when club staff seeing that he was too intoxicated, gently persuaded the boxer to head back to his £1.7m mansion which he shares with wife Paris and their seven children. Another video taken by a motorist while w...
Boxer Ryan Garcia led away in handcuffs after being arrested for felony vandalism in Los Angeles {VIDEO}
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Boxer Ryan Garcia led away in handcuffs after being arrested for felony vandalism in Los Angeles {VIDEO}

Superstar boxer Ryan Garcia was arrested for felony vandalism at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills Saturday afternoon. He was arrested and taken into custody after he allegedly damaged property at the hotel, including his room and the hallway. In California, any damage over $400 can be considered a felony. A video obtained by TMZ showed Beverly Hills police walking Garcia out of the Waldorf and to a squad car. While seemingly under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, he complied with authorities and went peacefully. It's not the first time Garcia's had an alleged incident at the high-priced hotel. On Wednesday, June 5, the police responded to the Waldorf for a welfare check after one of Ryan's family members feared he might need assistance.  Later in the...
Deontay Wilder accused of domestic violence by fiancée as she is granted restraining order against star boxer
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Deontay Wilder accused of domestic violence by fiancée as she is granted restraining order against star boxer

American boxer, Deontay Wilder has been accused of domestic violence by his fiancée, Telli Swift, who has now been granted a restraining order against him. This follows on from claims that he abused her on multiple occasions over the last six years. Swift, who began dating Wilder back in 2015, applied for the restraining order in Los Angeles late last week and a judge granted it on Monday. he restraining order was granted two days after Wilder was knocked out in a high-profile bout with Chinese boxer Zhilei Zhang. The order requires Wilder to remain at least 100 yards away from Swift and the daughter that they share until June 25 - when both parties will appear in court. In her application, Swift has accused Wilder of choking her 'at least five times' since 2018...
Heavyweight Boxing: Anthony Joshua Sends Warning Note To Daniel Dubois
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Heavyweight Boxing: Anthony Joshua Sends Warning Note To Daniel Dubois

Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, has reminded his rivals, especially Daniel Dubois, that he is in the ‘business of ending people’s dreams in the ring’. Anthony Joshua was in attendance in Saudi Arabia last weekend when Daniel Dubois took on previously undefeated Filip Hrgovic. Dubois beat the Croatian via a stunning eighth-round Technical Knockout. That earned the 26-year-old British boxer the interim IBF heavyweight title. After the victory, reporters asked Dubois to comment on the possibility of taking on the former two-time unified heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, the fast-rising British boxer bragged that he would “demolish” Joshua. He said, “That’s what I’ve been hearing (that Joshua could be next), so let’s see. (Being world champion) is...
eontay Wilder loses again as Zhilei Zhang knocks him out in fifth round with an explosive right hook {VIDEO}
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eontay Wilder loses again as Zhilei Zhang knocks him out in fifth round with an explosive right hook {VIDEO}

Former heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder has suffered another devastating knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang in the main event of the Matchroom Boxing vs Queensberry Promotions event in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, June 1.The American boxer looked a shadow of his former self as his Chinese opponent sent him to the floor with an explosive right hook in the fifth round of their clash after a competitive four rounds.The fight was a part of the 5v5 Matchroom vs. Queensberry card between promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn.It was Wilder's fourth defeat in his last five fights after dominating the sport as the WBC champion for five years.Zhang came into the fight weighing in at 282.8 pounds and at 6-foot-6. Wilder came in at 6-7 and 214.6 pounds.Wilder was the 2008 Olympic bronze medalist i...
Mike Tyson breaks his silence after medical emergency; gives update on his condition
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Mike Tyson breaks his silence after medical emergency; gives update on his condition

Legendary boxer, Mike Tyson has broken his silence following a medical scare just weeks before his showdown with Jake Paul. The 57-year-old became nauseous and dizzy on a recent flight, forcing airline staff to ask passengers if there was a doctor on board. Paramedics later boarded the plane to treat Tyson after it had touched down in Los Angeles. The incident sent doubt over his July 20 fight, but on Tuesday Tyson wrote on social media: 'Now feeling 100% even though I don’t need to be to beat Jake Paul.' The pair will meet in a controversial fight, broadcast on Netflix, on July 20 at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.  Tyson's representatives had previously insisted the former heavyweight champion was 'doing great' after 'an ulcer flare-up 30...
Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk suspended from boxing after Tyson Fury fight
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Undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk suspended from boxing after Tyson Fury fight

Oleksandr Usyk has been issued a brief suspension following his intense victory over Tyson Fury. In their undisputed bout, Usyk nearly floored Fury in the ninth round, with only the ropes keeping the Brit upright. The referee intervened to count, and despite recovering to hear the final bell, Fury suffered his first career loss by split decision in Saudi Arabia. After the fight, Usyk was taken to hospital for a check-up and was given the all-clear, even though Fury claimed he had fractured his opponent's jaw. The British Boxing Board of Control suspended Usyk until June 2 due to his injuries sustained from Fury. No such suspension is noted on Fury's record. The suspension will not affect Usyk's career as the Ukrainian boxer is ready for a break after a nine-month training camp....
Usyk becomes undisputed heavyweight champion after win over Tyson Fury
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Usyk becomes undisputed heavyweight champion after win over Tyson Fury

Oleksandr Usyk has become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after he defeated Tyson Fury by split decision in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian is the first undisputed champion since Lennox Lewis. Usyk put up an impressive performance and almost stopped Fury in the ninth round. But the British boxer was saved by the bell and soldiered on until the end. But the scorecards read 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 in favour of Usyk after the 12th round. Usyk has now added the WBC title to his WBA, IBF and WBO belts. https://twitter.com/i/status/1792086461711282255 Kindly Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, LIVE STREAM JOIN OUR FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, TIKTOK AND YOUTUBE CH...
Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to win historic undisputed heavyweight championship fight {VIDEO}
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Oleksandr Usyk beats Tyson Fury to win historic undisputed heavyweight championship fight {VIDEO}

Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to unify the WBA, WBO, WBC and IBF world titles; Fury and Usyk were fighting at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh to decide the first undisputed world heavyweight champion in 25 years, the first of the four-belt era Fury was on the brink of being stopped in the ninth round as he received a standing count and Usyk added the WBC title to his WBA, IBF and WBO belts after earning victory with scores of 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 in Saudi Arabia. Momentum switched in an astonishing ninth when Usyk seemingly had Fury out on his feet. The Ukrainian smashed a left hook into Fury's jaw. It shook him all the way through his 6ft 9in tall frame and had him rocking across the ring. Usyk harried him with further crunching shots, smacking Fury into one s...
Usyk rushed to hospital after beating Tyson Fury {VIDEO}
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Usyk rushed to hospital after beating Tyson Fury {VIDEO}

Oleksandr Usyk was rushed to hospital after his split decision victory over Tyson Fury. After the fight, Fury claimed he broke the Ukrainian’s jaw. Despite Usyk’s win, it was the British boxer who seemingly inflicted the greater damage. Usyk did not show up for his post-fight press conference, as he needed his injuries attended to. Speaking after the fight, Fury said: “We just had a fight. Have you seen my face? “It’s pretty busted up and he’s just gone to the hospital with a broken jaw and he’s busted too. “We’ve punched the f*** out of each other for 12 rounds there.” But the scorecards read 115-112, 113-114, 114-113 in favour of Usyk after the 12th round. Usyk has now added the WBC title to his WBA, IBF and WBO belts. https://twitter.com/i/status/17920850...
Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight results: Live boxing updates, highlights, scorecard, start time, undercard {VIDEO}
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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk fight results: Live boxing updates, highlights, scorecard, start time, undercard {VIDEO}

Follow live coverage today as Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk meet in boxing’s first undisputed heavyweight title fight since 1999 https://www.youtube.com/live/F0MCGx-rCyk?si=9kkFhiXlka7uztF3 Usyk’s fighting moniker is “The Cat” due to his speed and agility. His head movement and fast feet make him hard to hit. His exceptional footwork creates angles, cuts off the ring, and torments and exhausts opponents. His movement also gives him the leverage to deliver blistering counters as he evades shots. But Usyk will not only have to overcome Fury’s size advantage. The Gypsy King is also highly experienced, has great ringcraft, is full of feints and is elusive for such an enormous man. Fury also has exceptional stamina, has lost a lot of weight for this bout and has incredible powers of ...
EFCC arrests 29 internet fraudsters in Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja.
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EFCC arrests 29 internet fraudsters in Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja.

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Command on Wednesday arrested 29 suspected internet fraudsters. The suspects were arrested at the Apo, Gwarimpa and Katampe axis of Abuja. The anti-graft agency in a statement said their arrest followed actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in internet fraud. Items seized from the suspects include 43 phones of different makes, six vehicles and two smartwatches. it added that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded. Kindly Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, like and share this story: FOR MORE INFO, TRENDING AND BREAKING NEWS UPDATE, LIVE STREAM JOIN OUR FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, TWITTER, TIKTOK AND YOUTUBE CHANNEL @OFFICIALSNOWTV ...
Tyson Fury lands in Saudi Arabia with huge entourage for Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight {VIDEO}
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Tyson Fury lands in Saudi Arabia with huge entourage for Oleksandr Usyk undisputed heavyweight title fight {VIDEO}

WBC Heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has landed in Saudi Arabia ahead of his fight with Oleksandr Usyk. Fury takes on bitter rival Usyk in a heavyweight division unifier on May 18 in the Middle East. He touched down in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, May 4,  with a massive entourage featuring his family, friends and trainer SugarHill Steward. Fury and Co looked thrilled as they posed for photos in Riyadh. The group were presented with incredible bouquets of flowers and given hot drinks after a seven-hour flight from the UK. Neither fighter has tasted defeat in their respective careers meaning fans would have a good time in what is going to be the fight of the century. Fury has had three months to recover after pulling out of the original February 17 fight w...
Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son, Kobe is dead
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Francis Ngannou’s 15-month-old son, Kobe is dead

Former UFC champion, Francis Ngannou, has lost his 15-month-old son Kobe to the cold hands of death. Ngannou confirmed the tragic news in an emotional social media post. “Too soon to leave but yet he’s gone. My little boy, my mate, my partner Kobe was full of life and joy. Now, he’s laying without life. I shouted his name over and over but he’s not responding. “I was my best self next to him and now I have no clue of who I am. Life is so unfair to hit us where it hurts the most. “How do you deal with such a thing? How can you live with it? Please help me if you have an idea because I really don’t know what to do and how to deal with this,” he wrote. The cause of Kobe’s death is yet to be made public. Ngannou was billed to make his PFL debut against reigning champion, Rena...
Rick Ross claims Drake got a nose job, Drake responds saying Rick has gone crazy on antidiabetic drug people use for weight loss
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Rick Ross claims Drake got a nose job, Drake responds saying Rick has gone crazy on antidiabetic drug people use for weight loss

American rapper Rick Ross and Canadian rapper, Drake have been taking shots at each other and it has taken a different turn now, as Rick is now calling for a physical challenge.  This came after Rick Ross dissed Drizzy with his song "Champagne Moments" in response to “Push Ups (Drop & Give Me Fifty)”. Among many other roasts, he claimed Drake got a nose job. He said, “You ain't never want to be a n**** anyway, n****/ That's why you had a operation to make your nose smaller than your father nose, n****.” Drake responded to the diss by sharing a text convo supposedly with his mom where she asks him point blank if he got a nose job without her. The Canadian rapper also joked he would've got a two-for-one deal before claiming Ross has gone crazy on Mounjaro, an a...
UFC superstar Jon Jones denies threatening drug tester
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UFC superstar Jon Jones denies threatening drug tester

36-year-old UFC Champion, Jon Jones has denied threatening a drug tester.  Sharing an insight into what happened, Jones said he was at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico last weekend when out of nowhere, a UFC-certified official showed up to test his blood while he was celebrating a birthday. In a police report filed by the alleged tester, Jones is accused of grabbing the official's phone and threatening to kill her but he says there's video to prove there was no bad blood. The UFC superstar said in a statement;  "I want to address reports about me allegedly threatening a drug tester's life and taking a phone. I want to clarify that there is a video showing both drug testers leaving my home after the testing session, where we exchanged a high five and a hug. Alt...
Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury this year – Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn  reveals
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Anthony Joshua to fight Tyson Fury this year – Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn  reveals

Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has revealed that Anthony Joshua will fight Tyson Fury later this year, but warned the Gypsy King must beat Oleksandr Usyk first. Hearn disclosed this while answering a question about darts prodigy Luke Littler during a recent interview with Piers Morgan.  A Battle of Britain bout between the two heavyweight superstars has been talked about for some time now and it finally looks set to happen.  Joshua is said to be waiting to announce his next opponent after knocking out former UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou last month.  'Because the darts Championship happens in December and January, I'm gonna say that Fury vs AJ happens this year,' he said. 'So I'm gonna say Fury vs AJ [happens first].' Joshua and Fury had...
Tyson Fury reveals his new diet that sparked his body transformation as he prepares for Usyk fight
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Tyson Fury reveals his new diet that sparked his body transformation as he prepares for Usyk fight

Heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury has shared his new diet with fans as the heavyweight boxer has undergone an amazing body transformation. In recent weeks boxing fans have applauded Fury's weight loss after his fight with Ukrainian, Oleksandr Usyk in February was postponed due to a cut he sustained during sparring. Fury continues his preparations ahead of his upcoming blockbuster clash against Oleksandr Usyk fight on May 18 in Saudi Arabia. Now, Fury has given fans a glimpse of what he is food he has been fuelling up with to take on Fury shared a very basic meal of chicken, rice and a salad, a meal his nutritionist Greg Marriott calls a strict diet plan. In an interview with Men's Health earlier this month Marriott revealed Fury is eating 3,000 calories on rest days an...
Boxing champion Tyson Fury, 35, hints wife Paris, 34, is expecting eighth child
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Boxing champion Tyson Fury, 35, hints wife Paris, 34, is expecting eighth child

Heavyweight boxing champion, Tyson Fury has that hinted he and his wife, Paris Fury could be expecting their eighth child. The undefeated boxer aged 35, and Paris, 34, who recently opened up about their lives with the Netflix series At Home With The Furys are parents to seven children from their 15-year marriage. The couple most recently welcomed a child six months ago when Paris gave birth to a baby boy, Prince Rico. They share Venezuela, 13, Prince John James, 11, Prince Tyson II, seven, Valencia, five, Prince Adonis Amaziah, four, Athena, two and Prince Rico, 1. Despite their large brood, Tyson took to social media to suggest another one is on the way. Tyson commented on a photo of his wife looking glamorous and hinted baby number eight could be on the way. ...
I need medical checkups after Joshua KO – Ngannou opens up
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I need medical checkups after Joshua KO – Ngannou opens up

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou says he will undergo more medical checkups after suffering a brutal Anthony Joshua knockout on March 9, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Two-time heavyweight champion Joshua was heavily questioned for taking what was seen as a huge risk by going up against Ngannou, who surprised the entire heavyweight division when he knocked Tyson Fury down on his boxing debut in October last year. However, Joshua put in arguably his most dominant and powerful performance in recent years to send a message to the entire division with his knockout victory over Ngannou. The 34-year-old was in control from the first bell and floored Ngannou in the first round and early in the second. The former UFC champion never recovered and was clearly dazed when he ...
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame
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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame

Boxing legend, Muhammad Ali is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. The late boxer who died in 2016 at the age of 74, following a battle with sepsis, is regarded as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time and will be honoured by World Wrestling Entertainment later this year when the organisation holds the 25th ceremony. In a statement, WWE said: "Known simply as 'The Greatest' Ali's influence transcended sports as his work as an activist, artist, and personality established him as one of the most renowned figures in the entire world." During his career, the posthumous inductee competed in 'The War of the Worlds' WWE match against Antonio Inoki and was a special guest referee in the WrestleMania I main event in 1985. As is the tradition, Muhammad is the only ...
Boxer Besar Nimani shot dead in Germany
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Boxer Besar Nimani shot dead in Germany

Former welterweight champion, Besar Nimani has been shot dead in his country, Germany.  Police have launched an investigation after Nimani, who was 38, was gunned down in an open street in the North Rhine-Westphalia town of Bielefeld, on Saturday night. The incident, which took place on a quiet Saturday evening around 6 PM, has led to a sprawling police operation aimed at apprehending the culprits behind this violent act. Nimani, known for his remarkable record in the ring, was pronounced dead at the scene, leaving behind a legacy tarnished by an untimely death. Born in Kosovo in 1985, Nimani fled to Germany amidst the turmoil of the Kosovan war. In his new home, he rose through the ranks to become a successful professional boxer, boasting an impressive rec...
Anthony Joshua, Ngannou, Hearn React, After AJ’s Knockout {VIDEO}
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Anthony Joshua, Ngannou, Hearn React, After AJ’s Knockout {VIDEO}

Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has urged Francis Ngannou not to leave heavyweight boxing after destroying the Cameroonian-born cross-over boxer in two rounds. Francis Ngannou raised the hope of most outsiders in heavyweight boxing after dropping WBC reigning champion Tyson Fury in the fourth round of his debut heavyweight boxing game in October 2023. Though Ngannou lost the game in a split decision, most boxing enthusiasts believed the Cameroonian-born former UFC champion won it. Hence, his unprecedented performance against Fury earned him a date with Anthony Joshua, a two-time former world champion. In the first round of the bout, which took place at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 8, 2024, Anthony Joshua knocked down Ngannou. ...
Anthony Joshua obliterates Francis Ngannou with brutal knock out in 2nd round {VIDEO}
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Anthony Joshua obliterates Francis Ngannou with brutal knock out in 2nd round {VIDEO}

Anthony Joshua knocked out Francis Ngannou in the most brutal fashion on Saturday morning, March 9, obliterating the crossover MMA superstar on his second visit to a boxing ring with a second-round knockout. Ngannou shocked the world when he floored undefeated WBC champion Tyson Fury on his boxing debut last October giving him the opportunity to face Joshua in a $20m Payday when Deontay Wilder was beaten by Joseph Parker in December. Ngannou started promisingly, landing his long left hook but a switch to southpaw perhaps showed a touch of overconfidence and Joshua detonated a huge right hand to send him crashing to the canvas towards the end of round one. Before the referee could count to ten, Ngannou stood up. In the second round, Joshua wasted no time in ending the show, hitting...
BREAKING : Joshua Wins Ngannou By knockout {VIDEO}
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BREAKING : Joshua Wins Ngannou By knockout {VIDEO}

Anthony Joshua has won his fourth straight fight by securing a second-round knockout win over Cameroonian boxer Francis Ngannou in the main event of the "Knockout Chaos" card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Joshua has now secured knockout wins over two fighters who took Tyson Fury the distance in Wallin and Ngannou. Ngannou shocked fans when he knocked Fury down in their bout last year and because of that performance, fans believed he could pull a shocker against Joshua too. Joshua, however, silenced the doubters, outboxing Ngannou throughout the two rounds and he made a statement like he promised with a knockout win inside just five minutes of their fight. The Cameroonian-born boxer needed a doctor after he was knocked out and received oxygen at the corner of the ring before he stood...
Mike Tyson to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in stunning boxing match to be streamed live {VIDEO}
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Mike Tyson to fight YouTube star Jake Paul in stunning boxing match to be streamed live {VIDEO}

Boxing legend, Mike Tyson is returning to the ring to face YouTube star, Jake Paul. Tyson is going to square off against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul on July 20 at AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, in an event that will air live on Netflix, the streaming giant announced Thursday morning, March 7. The fight will be an exhibition. Tyson, who will be 58 at the time of the fight, hasn’t had an official boxing match since June 11, 2005, when he lost to Kevin McBride. He did face Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition bout on Nov. 28, 2020, in Los Angeles on a card that featured Paul viciously knocking out former Knicks guard Nate Robinson in the second round. “He’s grown significantly as a boxer over the years, so it will be a lot of fun to see what the will and ambition ...
Anthony Joshua to get N64bn from Francis Ngannou fight
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Anthony Joshua to get N64bn from Francis Ngannou fight

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou are set to earn huge sums from their fight in Saudi Arabia this weekend. The two are all set for their contest this Friday night and will earn tens of millions no matter who wins. AJ is looking to set up a huge 2024 in which he hopes to become world champion again, while Ngannou will want to build on his first professional match against Tyson Fury. The official figures for the purse and prize money have yet to be confirmed but reports from Saudi Arabia say Joshua will earn nearly £40m but it doesn’t include PPV fees or any potential prize money while the Cameroonian will take home $ 20 million, which is around £16m. The sum would be the most lucrative fight in his career as Ngannou earned $10m from the fight with Fury. This purse fe...
Anthony Joshua Insists He Will Knockout Francis Ngannou On March 8
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Anthony Joshua Insists He Will Knockout Francis Ngannou On March 8

Nigerian-born British boxer, Anthony Joshua, has vowed to use Francis Ngannou to make a statement in the world of heavyweight boxing. Anthony Joshua and cross-over heavyweight boxer, Francis Ngannou, will clash in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on March 8, 2024. Ngannou finally got his wish of fighting the former two-time heavyweight champion after dropping Tyson Fury in the 4th round of their bout in 2023. Though Fury, who has never recorded a defeat in his career, ended up winning the bout in a split decision, Francis Ngannou got high praises from the heavyweight boxing world for almost pulling a historic stun. Hence, his meeting with Anthony Joshua, who has recorded three defeats in the last four years, is expected to be easier for the Cameroon-born French boxer. However, accordin...
Israel Adesanya Says South African Champion, Du Plessis Refused To Fight Him
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Israel Adesanya Says South African Champion, Du Plessis Refused To Fight Him

Nigerian-born Australian mixed martial artist, Israel Adesanya, has claimed that the current champion of the UFC middleweight, Dricus Du Plessis, refused to fight him. Israel Adesanya has been out of the Octagon since he lost his Middleweight title to Sean Strickland in September 2023. The stunning defeat forced the Nigerian fighter to go on a break from the Octagon. He recently announced his return to the game earlier this year and wanted to take on Du Plessis as the headlining contest for UFC 300 in April. Recall that Israel Adesanya wanted to defend his UFC Middleweight title against Du Plessis in September but the South African fighter withdrew from the fight due to fitness issues. That forced Adesanya to switch to Strickland who stunned him by beating him to the title. Sin...
Ngannou had good outing against Fury, I’m ready to fight – Anthony Joshua
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Ngannou had good outing against Fury, I’m ready to fight – Anthony Joshua

Two-time former unified world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua has said that former UFC champion, Francis Ngannou, had a good outing against Tyson Fury, who is the current WBC champion. Joshua is billed to fight Ngannou on Friday, March 8 this year. Recall that Ngannou shocked the world when he dropped Fury in the third round last October. But he eventually lost the bout in a split decision. Speaking ahead of his bout with Ngannou, Joshua insisted that he is ready to fight. “I just feel to myself I will always be here and ready to fight any time,” the 34-year-old told Sky Sports. “He [Ngannou] had a good outing as well against Tyson Fury who is the current WBC champion. So I think it will be good for me to see where I’m at,” he said. Kindly Share this Story Kindly ...
Francis Ngannou says Anthony Joshua won’t recover from a similar punch he landed to floor Tyson Fury
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Francis Ngannou says Anthony Joshua won’t recover from a similar punch he landed to floor Tyson Fury

Cameroonian mixed martial arts fighter, Francis Ngannou has suggested that Anthony Joshua would not be able to recover from a similar punch he landed to floor Tyson Fury when they get into their upcoming heavyweight clash in Saudi Arabia. The former UFC champion will be competing in his second boxing match against Anthony Joshua. Ngannou stunned the boxing world by knocking Fury to the canvas in the third round with a brutal left hook in an all-round impressive display. Francis Ngannou says Anthony Joshua won The performance earned him a fight against Joshua, and ahead of the March 8 showdown at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, the Cameroonian was confident a similar blow to Joshua would see him claim a shock win. "Yeah, I have a doubt about that," when asked on DAZN if the Brit...
EFCC arrests three for selling naira notes in Kaduna
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EFCC arrests three for selling naira notes in Kaduna

Operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, have arrested three persons in connection with suspected racketeering of N1,307,400. The spokesperson for the EFCC, Dele Oyewale, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. Oyewale said, “The suspects, Musa Gideon, Abdul Adamu, and Justine Musa were arrested along Yakubu Gowon way, Kaduna on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, while trying to sell new naira notes to an EFCC’s undercover operative. “The operative, a member of the Special Task Force set up for the enforcement of extant laws against currency mutilation and dollarisation of the economy by the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, functioned in a sting operation carried out by the team. THE ROUND TABLE: EFCC UNCOVERS RELIGIOUS SECT ...
Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight postponed after Fury suffers ‘freak cut’ in training
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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk fight postponed after Fury suffers ‘freak cut’ in training

Tyson Fury’s fight with Oleksandr Usyk has been postponed, after the Britolish boxing star suffered a ‘freak cut’ in training. The fight, which was scheduled for 17 February in Saudi Arabia, was due to crown the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years. However, it was announced on Friday, February 2 that the fight has been pushed back, after Fury sustained a severe cut over his eye while sparring. A statement from the 35-year-old’s promoters, Queensberry, read: “WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been forced to postpone his fight with unified champion Oleksandr Usyk after sustaining a freak cut during a sparring session in Riyadh. “The cut, which opened above Fury’s right eye, required urgent medical attention and significant stitching, and will obviously...
Francis Ngannou claims that Anthony Joshua doesn’t ‘have the strength’ to win their highly-anticipated fight
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Francis Ngannou claims that Anthony Joshua doesn’t ‘have the strength’ to win their highly-anticipated fight

Cameroonian mixed martial arts fighter, Francis Ngannou has warned that Anthony Joshua doesn't 'have the strength' to win their highly-anticipated fight Ngannou will face Joshua in Saudi Arabia on March 8, after the Brit's bout with Deontay Wilder fell through after the American's defeat to Joseph Parker at the 'Day of Reckoning' card. Wilder's defeat opened the door for former UFC champion Ngannou to take on Joshua instead after he lost the only professional boxing fight of his career to Tyson Fury.  Ngannou, 37, fell to a split decision defeat against the British heavyweight champion in a thrilling 10-round clash back in October.  Despite the loss, the Cameroonian is full of confidence heading into the bout w...
UFC’s Jamahal Hill offered a plea deal in domestic violence case
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UFC’s Jamahal Hill offered a plea deal in domestic violence case

Former UFC champion Jamahal Hill has been offered a plea deal in his domestic violence case.  Hill was arrested on November 27 after his brother, James Hill Jr., told police the MMA fighter roughed him up at his Kent, Michigan home following an argument they got into over Thanksgiving weekend. James told them Jamahal "sucker punched" him with a closed fist, before hitting him a second time. The police revealed that James sustained a swollen face during the altercation, adding that he was also "missing a front tooth that he stated got broke when Jamahal assaulted him." Court documents obtained by TMZ showed that prosecutors extended the deal to Hill earlier this month. As part of the proposed agreement, Hill would plead guilty to one charge of dome...
Phyna petitions police over accusation by hair vendor but social media users can’t get over the errors in her letter
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Phyna petitions police over accusation by hair vendor but social media users can’t get over the errors in her letter

Josephine Ijeoma Otabor, better known as Phyna, has petitioned the police after a hair vendor accused her of renting a wig and refusing to return it.  The accusation was made last year and Phyna responded after police invited her over the issue (read here).  Now, she is calling on the police to investigate and "bring justice to this matter."  She shared the petition letter on X and people are commenting on the numerous grammatical and spelling errors.  The petition had errors in every paragraph, making it difficult to understand what she was driving at.  Even lawyers have responded, asking why she didn't use a professional to draft the petition. See below. Share this Story Kindly leave your comment, lik...
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