Boxing News

Natasha Hooper - February 24, 2020

Tyson Fury has his sights on the man who could be his next opponent, and that is Anthony Joshua. “The Gypsy King,” told the fellow British heavyweight that he “missed his chance” to beat Deontay Wilder for the WBC belt, and so their matchup is the one to make. On Saturday night, Fury entered the boxing ring for a monumental rematch against Deontay Wilder. Their 2018 fight ended in a draw, but the Brit made sure that didn’t happen a second time around. Fury managed to knock Wilder down twice before claiming the TKO victory in the seventh round of their rematch.

Harry Kettle - February 24, 2020

Tyson Fury’s trainer Javan “Sugar Hill” Steward has revealed that he’s contemplating retirement after Fury’s win over Deontay Wilder. This past weekend featured one of the greatest heavyweight boxing performances of all-time when Tyson Fury defeated Deontay Wilder via TKO to capture the WBC Heavyweight Championship. Many attributed Fury’s success to his change in approach, deciding to step away from training with long-time coach Ben Davison in favor of working with the aforementioned Sugar Hill Steward.

Adam Martin - February 23, 2020

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather says he is open to a rematch against UFC superstar Conor McGregor provided the money’s right. Mayweather and McGregor first met in the summer of 2017 for a boxing superfight that shattered all sorts of financial records. Though Mayweather totally outclassed McGregor in that fight and finished him via 10th-round TKO, there have always been rumors that a rematch could eventually happen due to the sheer amount of money that is potentially available for both men to make.

Natasha Hooper - February 23, 2020

The current WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid his respects to fellow heavyweight titans, Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury following their anticipated rematch. On Saturday February 22nd, “The Gyspy King” and “The Bronze Bomber” faced off in their blockbuster rematch at the MGM Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Unlike their first contest, which resulted in a draw, Tyson Fury sealed the TKO win in the seventh round this time around.

Adam D Martin - February 23, 2020

Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn called out superstar Tyson Fury for a summer showdown between the two best boxing heavyweights in the world. Fury stopped Deontay Wilder in the seventh round of their rematch on Saturday night in Las Vegas to emerge as the top heavyweight in boxing. Joshua, meanwhile, defeated Andy Ruiz Jr. in December in Saudi Arabia to re-establish himself as an elite heavyweight. Both Fury and Joshua are the No. 1 and No. 2 heavyweights in the world, respectively, so a fight between them makes a lot of sense.

Adam D Martin - February 23, 2020

Multiple UFC heavyweights including champion Stipe Miocic and top contender Francis Ngannou called out Tyson Fury after his win over Deontay Wilder. Fury finished Wilder in the seventh round via TKO on Saturday night in Las Vegas after outclassing him the entire fight in the pair’s rematch after they fought to a draw in December 2018. It’s by far the biggest win of Fury’s career and puts him in a position for another massive fight his next time out.

Christopher Taylor - February 23, 2020

Like many of us, UFC commentator Joe Rogan was blown away by the incredible performance put on by Tyson Fury in tonight’s rematch with Deontay Wilder. After their first encounter ended in a controversial split draw, mainly due to a final round knockdown scored by Wilder, Tyson Fury left no doubt as to who was the better man tonight in Las Vegas.

Christopher Taylor - February 22, 2020

Deontay Wilder suffered the first loss of his professional career at the hands of Tyson Fury this evening in Las Vegas. Tonight’s highly anticipated heavyweight showdown served as a rematch, as ‘The Gypsy King’ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ had previously squared off in December of 2018. That chilly December evening in Los Angeles, Tyson Fury appeared to be cruising to victory until Deontay Wilder floored him with a combination in the final round. Miraculously, the Manchester native was able to get back to his feet and finish the fight. The end result was a controversial split draw which lead to tonight’s eventual rematch.

Natasha Hooper - February 22, 2020

Tonight, Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder faced off for a second time in their blockbuster rematch at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The heavyweight titans first squared off in the ring in 2018. “The Gypsy King” was heading towards a points victory until Wilder delivered a brutal knockdown in the 12th round, sending Fury plummeting to the canvas floor. Refusing to submit to a TKO loss, Fury miraculously returned his feet and walked away from the fight with a draw.

Natasha Hooper - February 22, 2020

Tonight Deontay Wilder faced Tyson Fury in a history-defining rematch at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. In their first collision, “The Gypsy King” could have taken the points victory if he hadn’t crashed to the canvas after absorbing a brutal strike from Wilder in the 12th round. The fight ultimately concluded in a draw and both fighters entered their 2020 bout undefeated.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury collided once again this evening in Las Vegas for the WBC, Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles. ‘The Gypsy King‘ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ had first met in December of 2018. On that night in Los Angeles, Fury seemed to win the majority of the rounds, but Wilder scored a devastating 12th-round knockout that looked like it spelled the end for Fury. Miraculously, the British standout was able to recover and the bout was ultimately ruled a split draw by the judges in attendance.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury collide once again this evening in Las Vegas for the WBC, Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles. ‘The Gypsy King‘ and ‘The Bronze Bomber’ first met in December of 2018. On that night, Fury seemed to win the majority of the rounds, but Wilder scored a devastating 12th-round knockout that looked like it spelled the end for Fury. Miraculously, the British standout was able to recover and the bout was ruled a draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Tyson Fury will return to the squared circle this evening in Las Vegas for a highly anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder. The pair first met in December of 2018, with the bout ending in a controversial split draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Undefeated heavyweights Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will throw down for a second time tonight in Las Vegas, Nevada. The pair first met in December of 2018. That evening in Los Angeles, ‘The Gypsy King’ appeared to be getting the better of ‘The Bronze Bomber’ for the majority of the rounds one through eleven. However, in round twelve Fury was flattened by a Wilder combination and sent crashing to the canvas. Miraculously, the British fighter made it to his feet before the ten count and the fight was allowed to continue. After the conclusion of the final round the judges in attendance ruled the bout a controversial split draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Deontay Wilder will square off with Tyson Fury for a second time tonight in what is being billed as one of the biggest fights in boxing history. Fury and Wilder first met in December of 2018. On that night, Fury seemed to win the majority of the rounds, but Wilder scored a devastating 12th-round knockout that looked like it spelled the end for Fury. Miraculously, ‘The Gypsy King’ was able to recover and the bout was ruled a draw.

Chris Taylor - February 22, 2020

Adrien Broner was arrested and taken away by police during yesterday’s Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 2 weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden. TMZ Sports was first to report the news and actually caught video of the incident.

Cole Shelton - February 21, 2020

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury will both earn at least $28 million for their highly-anticipated rematch on Saturday. The two will be fighting for the WBC, The Ring, and Lineal heavyweight titles on Saturday night. It is a fight a year and a half in the making and one that will result in massive paydays for both of them. Mike Coppinger of The Athletic is reporting they will earn a minimum of $28 million, plus pay-per-view points as they are sharing the revenue 50/50. But, if there is a trilogy it would go 60/40 for whoever won.

Tom Taylor - February 21, 2020

The Nevada State Athletic Commission recently made the decision to ban Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury from squaring off after they weigh in for their Saturday night rematch, evidently wary after the pair got physical at a press conference earlier this week. Former two-division UFC champ Conor McGregor is not on board with this decision. McGregor reacted to this bizarre decision from the NSAC on Twitter. He began by praising the commission for the work it does, but then offered a solution that will allow Wilder and Fury to square off: just beef up security!