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Anthony Joshua says he expects a tough challenge from Daniel Dubois in their IBF heavyweight title fight at Wembley Stadium on September 21, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “It’s going to be a...... Read more Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist Maiyegun dies at 85

Nigeria’s first Olympic medallist, Nojim Maiyegun, died on Monday, aged 85, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The former boxer, who made history by winning a bronze medal at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics,...... Read more Joshua eyes undisputed heavyweight title

Anthony Joshua has once again set his sights set on becoming undisputed heavyweight champion, according to Barry Hearn. The Watford powerhouse faces Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight title on September 21,...... Read more ICYMI: Adesanya earned more than Du Plessis despite the loss

Despite losing to Dricus du Plessis in a thrilling UFC 305 main event, Israel Adesanya reportedly earned more than the reigning champion. The bout, which took place at the RAC Arena in...... Read more Joshua will beat Fury, Alvarez

Mexican boxing star Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez has backed Anthony Joshua to emerge victorious if the long-awaited showdown between the British-Nigerian and Tyson Fury ever materialises. Despite both British heavyweights losing their titles...... Read more Beating Du Plessis more important than title – Adesanya

Former middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has revealed that ‘beating’ Dricus Du Plessis in their upcoming bout at UFC 305 holds greater significance for him than reclaiming the UFC title. Adesanya, who...... Read more Usyk wants Joshua trilogy

Ukrainian heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk fancies a third bout with Anthony Joshua after his upcoming rematch with Tyson Fury, Punch Sports Extra reports. The 37-year-old, who holds the WBA’super’, WBC, and WBO heavyweight...... Read more Ngannou to make MMA return against Ferreira October 19

Undisputed Heavyweight Champion Francis “The Predator” Ngannou will return to MMA for the World Title Fight of the year against PFL Heavyweight Champion Renan ‘Problema’ Ferreira on October 19. In a...... Read more Muhammad wants Usman for UFC title defence

Belal Muhammad, the newly crowned UFC welterweight champion, has set his sights on a potential bout with former champion Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. Muhammad, who recently defeated Leon Edwards...... Read more Khelif reaches Paris boxing final amid eligibility row

Boxer Imane Khelif will fight for an Olympic gold medal on Friday after putting aside the row surrounding her eligibility to comprehensively win her semi-final against Janjaem Suwannapheng in Paris. The...... Read more Imane Khelif calls for end to 'bullying' and targets gold medal at Paris Olympics amid eligibility row

Imane Khelif has called for an end to "bullying" after the Algerian boxer guaranteed herself an Olympic medal amid an ongoing eligibility row. Khelif is through to the women's 66kg semis...... Read more Hearn hints at Joshua’s retirement

Matchroom Boxing CEO Eddie Hearn has suggested that former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua may be nearing the end of his professional boxing career, Saturday PUNCH reports. Speaking to BoxNation, Hearn expressed doubt about...... Read more Adesanya, Maia relish Aukland meeting

Famous Brazilian MMA fighter Damian Maia paid a gym visit to Israel Adesanya in Aukland, Switzerland, on Friday, a moral booster to the Swiss-Nigerian ahead of his August 17 middleweight showdown with...... Read more I’m still world’s best – Usman

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman says he remains one of the best fighters in the world, if not the best, despite his recent octagon setbacks, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on a new...... Read more Ngannou accuses Joshua of dirty tactics in Saudi

Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou has accused Anthony Joshua’s promotion team of employing unfair tactics during their recent bout in Saudi Arabia, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking on ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast,...... Read more Adesanya warned of Edwards’ threat

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya, has been cautioned about the potential challenge posed by welterweight titleholder Leon Edwards as the Nigerian-born fighter prepares for his upcoming bout against Dricus Du...... Read more Ngannou targets MMA return in October

Francis Ngannou is planning to make his return to MMA in October in Saudi Arabia. The former UFC heavyweight champion has not fought in MMA since January 2022 having spent the...... Read more Dubois can’t handle Joshua power – Hearn

Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, believes that Daniel Dubois won’t be able to compete with the former champion’s punching prowess when their pair step in the ring against each other. The two...... Read more Adesanya bulks up ahead Du Plessis bout

Former two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya has significantly increased his size and strength as he prepares for his title challenge against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, PUNCH Sports...... Read more Usman keen on UFC return, admits retirement near

Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is eyeing a return to the octagon despite acknowledging that he is nearing retirement, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 37-year-old Nigerian-born fighter, who has been out of...... Read more Ali greatest boxer ever, says Joshua

Anthony Joshua has no doubt about who he considers to be the best boxer ever to lace up the gloves as he immediately went with American Legend Muhammad Ali when speaking to...... Read more Ngannou named PFL Africa boss

The Professional Fighters League on Wednesday in Lagos unveiled PFL Africa, which joins PFL Europe and PFL MENA as part of PFL’s network of regional leagues that is becoming the Champions League...... Read more Joshua on verge of breaking Fury record

Anthony Joshua is on track to break Tyson Fury’s British attendance record with his upcoming world title fight against Daniel Dubois. Joshua will challenge Dubois for the IBF belt on September...... Read more I enjoy beating people up, brags Adesanya

Israel Adesanya has explained why winning the middleweight title is not his main motivation for the Dricus Du Plessis fight at UFC 305. Speaking to Sais Du Plessis, Adesanya revealed that...... Read more Adesanya favourite to regain title against Du Plessis

Nigeria-born mixed martial arts fighter Israel Adesanya is the betting favourite in the August 18 face-off against middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 305 in Perth, Australia. Despite losing his title...... Read more