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      Deontay Wilder targeting May return to ring after broken hand suffered in brutal KO defeat to Tyson Fury heals

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      DEONTAY WILDER is targeting a May return to the ring as he bids to get back into the heavyweight title picture.The Bronze Bombersuffered a brutal 11th-round KO loss in his Las Vegas trilogy fight with Tyson Fury last month.
      Deontay Wilder is champing at that bit to get back inside the ringCredit: REX
      The Bronze Bomber suffered a brutal 11th-round KO loss to Tyson Fury last monthCredit: GETTY
      And coach Malik Scott has revealed the Bronze Bomber is targeting a May return to the ringCredit: GETTY
      Wilder, 36, is currently banned from competing until April but plans to return to the ring shortly after serving his medical suspension.
      Coach Malik Scott told World Boxing News: “We should be back in camp, in my opinion, no later than March and fight in May.
      “Or we may be back in camp before March. It all depends on how he recovers, how he’s feeling, how everything’s going.”
      He added: “Deontay said he’s going to go on vacation, and I’m all for that, and in a few months, we’ll be back in camp, and he’ll be fighting.”
      Scott insists his former opponent’s return to the ring won’t be a tune-up fight.
      He said: “With Deontay, obviously, the first fight back is not going to be at the level that he just left. We have to do things the right way.

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      “But at the same time, we can’t go much lower than that because he’s a high entertainment revenue fighter.
      “He’s big-time boxing. We have to give him a threat because Deontay gets up for threats.
      “Obviously, it won’t be a Fury level, but it won’t be somebody down in the bucket.
      “We’re not going to get somebody with a record of 27-11. That’s not happening.
      “It has to be a name that fans have heard of.”
      Although his man didn’t have his hand raised, Scott admits he thoroughly enjoyed Wilder’s epic trilogy fight with The Gypsy King.
      Deontay Wilder’s next fight won’t be against an unknown nameCredit: SPLASH
      Scott was thoroughly impressed by Wilder’s herculean effort against The Gypsy KingCredit: ALAMY
      He said: “It was so good. It was such a good fight. Deontay would be out on his feet, and I knew we had clipped Fury.
      “Then Fury would come back, and then he would knock Fury down, and Fury would get up.
      “There were certain shots Fury was hitting Deontay with that he was on fumes.
      “He caught Deontay with a shot one time from the blindside, and Deontay took that shot and continued to fight.
      “Fury continued to come forward. I’ve never seen a gutsy balls trilogy at that level in the heavyweight division.
      “That was a real battle of the giants.
      “Before the fight, I called Fury a very, very good fighter.
      “After the fight, I gave him his credit and called him a great fighter because he beat a great fighter.”
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      ‘Lack of confidence in gameplan’ – Anthony Joshua asks head of security for advice ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

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      EDDIE Hearn has revealed Anthony Joshua had a ‘lack of confidence’ before his fight against Oleksandr Usyk in September. The 32-year-old former heavyweight champion asked his head of security for advice on his gameplan for the bout before being outboxed over 12 rounds by the Ukrainian.
      Joshua speaking with Mitchell after walking out at Tottenham Hotspur StadiumCredit: Sky Sports
      McCracken has been AJ’s trainer since 2010Credit: Getty
      Usyk had Joshua on the ropes when the pair fought in September and secured a stunning victoryCredit: AFP
      And AJ’s promoter Hearn has now revealed what the Watford-born fighter said to head of security and former heavyweight Clifton Mitchell before the clash.
      The promoter believes Joshua had too many voices in his ear before facing Usyk.
      He told True Geordie’s Pain Game podcast: “There was too much information and too many points of view.
      “When he gets in the ring Clifton Mitchell his head of security is there and he is of course a former heavyweight champion.
      “And he goes in to the ring and starts talking to him about the fight, ‘oh what do you think Clifton?’ and that is a sign that there is a lack of confidence in the gameplan and what you have to do.
      “If you know categorically what you have to do and if you don’t do it you will be f****** told during that one minute break between rounds, you don’t go searching for the answers.
      “The problem is with AJ is that he is smart, but he needs to know that he has the strategy right and is prepared with repetition.”

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      AJ came under fire for trying to match the crafty Ukrainian for boxing skills when they faced off at Tottenham Hotspur stadium.
      So he recently jetted out to America to trial new coaches to work with him alongside current trainer McCracken.
      That would seemingly further increase the tactical points of view within his camp.
      But the Brit has confirmed he knows TWO ways in which he can win the rematch against Usyk.
      Joshua has invoked his rematch clause with former cruiserweight Usyk and is expected to battle the newly-crowned champ again around March.
      And he could even have Tyson Fury help train him after The Gypsy King offered his services for the rematch.
      Joshua seemingly accepted Fury’s help and even wants to spar with the fellow Brit before his second bout against Usyk.
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      Deontay Wilder targeting May return to ring after broken hand suffered in brutal KO loss to Tyson Fury heals

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      DEONTAY WILDER is targeting a May return to the ring as he bids to get back into the heavyweight title picture.The Bronze Bombersuffered a brutal 11th-round KO loss in his Las Vegas trilogy fight with Tyson Fury last month.
      Deontay Wilder is champing at that bit to get back inside the ringCredit: REX
      The Bronze Bomber suffered a brutal 11th-round KO loss to Tyson Fury last monthCredit: GETTY
      And coach Malik Scott has revealed the Bronze Bomber is targeting a May return to the ringCredit: GETTY
      Wilder, 36, is currently banned from competing until April but plans to return to the ring shortly after serving his medical suspension.
      Coach Malik Scott told World Boxing News: “We should be back in camp, in my opinion, no later than March and fight in May.
      “Or we may be back in camp before March. It all depends on how he recovers, how he’s feeling, how everything’s going.”
      He added: “Deontay said he’s going to go on vacation, and I’m all for that, and in a few months, we’ll be back in camp, and he’ll be fighting.”
      Scott insists his former opponent’s return to the ring won’t be a tune-up fight.
      He said: “With Deontay, obviously, the first fight back is not going to be at the level that he just left. We have to do things the right way.

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      “But at the same time, we can’t go much lower than that because he’s a high entertainment revenue fighter.
      “He’s big-time boxing. We have to give him a threat because Deontay gets up for threats.
      “Obviously, it won’t be a Fury level, but it won’t be somebody down in the bucket.
      “We’re not going to get somebody with a record of 27-11. That’s not happening.
      “It has to be a name that fans have heard of.”
      Although his man didn’t have his hand raised, Scott admits he thoroughly enjoyed Wilder’s epic trilogy fight with The Gypsy King.
      Deontay Wilder’s next fight won’t be against an unknown nameCredit: SPLASH
      Scott was thoroughly impressed by Wilder’s herculean effort against The Gypsy KingCredit: ALAMY
      He said: “It was so good. It was such a good fight. Deontay would be out on his feet, and I knew we had clipped Fury.
      “Then Fury would come back, and then he would knock Fury down, and Fury would get up.
      “There were certain shots Fury was hitting Deontay with that he was on fumes.
      “He caught Deontay with a shot one time from the blindside, and Deontay took that shot and continued to fight.
      “Fury continued to come forward. I’ve never seen a gutsy balls trilogy at that level in the heavyweight division.
      “That was a real battle of the giants.
      “Before the fight, I called Fury a very, very good fighter.
      “After the fight, I gave him his credit and called him a great fighter because he beat a great fighter.”
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      Canelo promises brutal KO of Caleb Plant before eighth round of grudge match as he tells rival to ‘control his emotions’

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      CANELO ALVAREZ has vowed to end Caleb Plant’s reign as IBF super-middleweight champion inside eight rounds.The unified 168lb champion will bid to become the undisputed ruler of the division against the American in Las Vegas on Saturday night.
      Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant will clash in Las Vegas next weekendCredit: REX
      The pair came to blows during a heated pre-fight press conference last month – with Plant getting a cut under his eyeCredit: GETTY
      And Canelo has vowed to make the American pay for his pre-fight anticsCredit: GETTY
      The pair 31 and 29 respectively, came to blows during a heated press conference last month – with Plant suffering a small cut under his eye.
      And pound-for-pound king Canelo is determined to make Sweethands pay for his pre-fight antics in brutal fashion.
      The Mexican said: “It’s new for me to have this much bad blood with an opponent.
      “It’s very different from normal and it’s definitely the most animosity I’ve had with an opponent heading into a big fight.
      “I’m sticking with my prediction of a knockout before round eight.
      “The first couple of rounds will be difficult, but as the fight progresses, I am going to be able to get him out of there.

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      “I delivered the message I had to at our press conference. I don’t have to say anything else to Plant. I’m just going to prepare to face him in the ring on November 6.”
      The viral scuffle between Canelo and Plant began when the Tennesse titan attempted to slap his opponent.
      And Guadalajara gladiator Canelo believes his foe will find it tough to keep his emotions in check during fight week.
      He continued: “I’ve never been involved in anything like what happened at the first press conference between me and Caleb.
      “I’ve been in the ring for huge fights like this a lot of times.
      “For him, it’s going to be a challenge being in there for a fight of this magnitude for the first time. He’s going to have to control his emotions.”

      Canelo Alvarez says Caleb Plant fight will be ‘a little easy for me’
      Plant goes into the Sin City showdown as a huge underdog, but his good friend Andre Ward reckons he’ll shock the world and dethrone Canelo.
      During an appearance on Max on Boxing, the former light-heavyweight king said: “This is a great fight and a great opportunity for a fighter like Caleb Plant.
      “I love this moment in his career where he’s fought solid competition and he has the look and makings of a fighter that can go to the next level.
      “He has to prove it. I love these proving moments, and he’s getting that opportunity against Canelo on November 6. Trust me, it’s not going 12.
      “The thing about Caleb Plant, he couldn’t land a sucker punch on Canelo in the press conference. Canelo’s defense is real.
      Canelo will bid to become undisputed super-middleweight champion against PlantCredit: REX
      “He’s got to hit him in the ring now and Canelo knows it’s coming. Who do you like in that fight? Canelo or Caleb Plant?
      “I’m going to go with Caleb Plant. That’s my brother, so I’m going to support him all the way, but he’s got to prove it.
      “He’s got the ability, he’s got the skills, but he’s got to turn up.”
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      Oleksandr Usyk leaps to defence of Anthony Joshua and says Brit turned in ‘brilliant’ display in Tottenham tussle

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      OLEKSANDR USYK has leapt to the defence of Anthony Joshua – insisting the Brit turned in a ‘brilliant’ display in their Tottenham tussle.Slick southpaw Usyk ripped the unified heavyweight titles from Joshua’s grasp with a boxing masterclass at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Oleksandr Usyk ripped the unified heavyweight titles from Anthony Joshua’s clutchesCredit: Reuters
      But the Ukrainian insists AJ turned in a good display in their Tottenham tussleCredit: Getty
      Usyk will defend the unified heavyweight titles in a rematch against AJ early next yearCredit: Getty
      Joshua, 32, was ridiculed for trying to out-fox the wily Usyk, but the Ukrainian reckons AJ has been wrongly criticised.
      He told DAZN: “It’s unfortunate to hear that they are being harsh on Joshua’s performance, because I was there in the ring with him and he was very good.
      “I really do not know where they find grounds for criticism. It was truly a brilliant fight.
      “I am now preparing for another challenging match against him next year and I will need to be at my best to keep my championships.”
      Uysk and Joshua will renew their rivalry early next year, although a date for their rematch has not been finalised.
      Joshua has been urged to axe head coach Rob McCraken for the potentially do-or-die bout.

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      But the prospect of facing a new and improved AJ doesn’t faze the former undisputed cruiserweight king.
      He said: “I am not sure who will train Joshua for the rematch.
      “I have seen the speculation about who he may hire for next year but it does not matter to us who trains him.
      “Our goal is to be prepared for everything and I train to improve my own chances, not based on my opponent.
      “He also promised to be more aggressive and dangerous in the rematch.
      “If that is the case, great. I’d be glad to experience that side of Joshua. I am sure it will be another brilliant fight.”
      Joshua is champing at the bit to settle the score with Usyk and avenge his second professional loss, telling iFL TV: “I’m done with losing.

      “I’m done with trying to learn the sweet science. [Usyk] might get thrown on the floor in the next fight because this is war.”
      He added: “I’m heading into my 12th world title fight now and the learning is done. It’s done. It’s just war.
      “I’m annoyed. I’m boiling up just speaking about it.”
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      Upcoming boxing fights 2021: Fixture schedule – Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant THIS WEEK, Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury DATE

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      BOXING is set for a brilliant few months of ring action with some of the biggest names in the sport in action – including Canelo Alvare, Terence Crawford and Jake Paul lacing up their gloves. Check out SunSport’s extensive boxing schedule for 2021 below…
      Full boxing schedule 2021
      📺 BT Sport Box Office (UK) – Showtime PPV (US) 📺
      🗓November 6 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Canelo Alvarez vs Caleb Plant (12 rounds -super middleweight, WBC/WBO/WBA/IBF titles)
      Anthony Dirrell vs Marcos Hernandez – (12 rounds – super-middleweight)
      Rey Vargas vs Leonardo Baez – (10 rounds – super bantamweight)
      Elvis Rodriguez vs Juan Pablo Romero – (10 rounds – super-lightweight)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓November 13 🇬🇧 Sheffield, England

      Kid Galahad vs Kiko Martinez (12 rounds – featherweight, IBF title)
      Terri Harper vs Alycia Baumgardner (10 – super-featherweight, WBC title)
      Chris Billam-Smith vs TBA (12 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Hopey Price vs TBA (8 rounds – super-featherweight)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓November 19 🇺🇸 Manchester, New Hampshire

      Demetrius Andrade vs Jason Quigley (12 rounds – middleweight, WBO title)
      Murodjon Akhmadaliev vs Ronny Rios (12 rounds – super-bantamweight, WBA & IBF titles)
      Julio Cesar Martinez vs McWilliams Arroyo, 12 rounds – flyweight, WBC title)
      Kali Reis vs Jessica Camara – (10 rounds -super-lightweight, WBA & WBO title)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) 📺
      🗓November 20 🇬🇧 London, England

      Richard Riakporhe vs Olanrewaju Durodola (10 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Hosea Burton vs Dan Azeez (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓November 20 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Terence Crawford vs Shawn Porter (12 rounds – welterweight, WBO title)
      Esquiva Falcao vs Patrice Volny (12 rounds – middleweight)
      Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Hassan N’Dam (10 rounds – middleweight)
      Isaac Dogboe vs Christopher Diaz (10 rounds – featherweight)
      Adam Lopez vs Adan Ochoa (8 rounds – featherweight)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 November 27, 🇺🇸 New York, U.S.

      Teofimo Lopez vs George Kambosos Jr (12 rounds – lightweight, WBA, WBO, WBC titles)
      Azinga Fuzile vs Kenichi Ogawa (12 rounds – super-featherweight, IBF title)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 November 27, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Stephen Fulton Jr. vs Brandon Figueroa (12 rounds – super-bantamweight, WBO, WBA, WBC titles)

      📺 BT Sport (UK) 📺
      🗓 December 4 🇬🇧 London, England

      Anthony Yarde vs Lyndon Athur (12 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Hamzah Sheeraz vs TBA (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Sam Noakes vs.Shaun Cooper (10 rounds – lightweight)
      Dennis McCann vs. TBA (8 rounds – bantamweight)
      Karol Itauma vs. Michal Gazdik (6 rounds – light heavyweight)

      📺 Showtime (US) 📺
      🗓 December 5 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California

      Gervonta Davis vs Rolando Romero (12 rounds – lightweight)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 December 11 🇬🇧 Liverpool, England

      Katie Taylor vs. TBA (10 rounds – lightweight, WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA titles)
      Conor Benn vs TBA (10 or 12 rounds – welterweight)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 December 11 🇺🇸 New York, U.S.

      Vasyl Lomachenko vs Richard Commey (12 rounds – lightweight)

       📺 DAZN (UK & US) 📺
      🗓 December 18 🇬🇧 Manchester, England

      Derek Chisora vs Joseph Parker (12 rounds – heavyweight)

      📺 Sky Sports (UK) – ESPN (US) 📺
      🗓 February 26 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Glasgow, Scotland

      Josh Taylor vs Jack Catterall (12 rounds – super-lightweight, IBF/WBC/WBO/WBA titles)

      Results
      🗓October 30, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Chantelle Cameron def. Mary McGree UD10 (10 rounds – super-lightweight, WBC title)
      Alen Babic def. Eric Molina TKO2 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Craig Richards def. Marek Matyja TKO6 (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Ellie Scotney def. Eva Cantos UD8 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Johnny Fisher def. Alvaro Terrero TKO2 (6 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 October 23, 🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia

      Shakur Stevenson def. Jamel Herring TKO10 (12 – super-featherweight, WBO title)
      Xander Zayas def. Dan Karpency TKO4 (6 rounds – super-welterweight)

      🗓October 16, 🇬🇧 Newcastle, England

      Savannah Marshall def. Lolita Muzeya TKO2 (12 rounds middleweight, WBO title)
      Hughie Fury def. Christian Hammer TKO5 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Chris Eubank Jr. def. Wanik Awdijan TKO5 (10 rounds – middleweight)

      🗓October 9, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Tyson Fury def. Deontay Wilder III KO11 (12 rounds – heavyweight, WBC, The Ring titles)
      Frank Sanchez def. Efe Ajagba UD10 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Robert Helenius def. Adam Kownacki DQ6 (12 rounds – heavyweight)
      Jared Anderson def. Vladimir Treshkin TKO2 (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      Credit: Getty
      🗓 October 9, 🇬🇧 Liverpool, England

      Liam Smith def. Anthony Fowler TKO8 (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Ted Cheeseman def. Troy Williamson KO10 (12 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Kieron Conway def. James Metcalf MD10 (10 rounds super-welterweight)
      Jamie Mitchell def. Shannon Courtenay MD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight, WBA title)

      🗓 October 9, 🇬🇧 Birmingham, England

      Jason Cunningham def Brad Foster UD12 (12 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Callum Johnson def. Server Emurlaev MD10 (10 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Ekow Essuman def. Danny Ball TKO6 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 October 2, 🇬🇧 London, England

      David Avanesyan def. Liam Taylor TKO2 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Richard Riakpohre def. Krzysztof Twardowski UD10 (12 rounds – cruiserweight)

      🗓 September 25, 🇬🇧 London, England

      Oleksandr Usyk def. Anthony Joshua UD12 (12 rounds, – heavyweight, WBA, WBO, IBF titles)
      Lawrence Okolie def. Milan Prasovic TKO3 (12 rounds – cruiserweight, WBO title)
      Callum Smith def. Lenin Castillo KO2 (10 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Campbell Hatton def. Sonni Martinez UD6 (6 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Florian Marku def. Maxim Prodan SD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Christopher Ousley def. Khasan Baysangurov UD10 (10 rounds – middleweight)

      Credit: Getty
      🗓 September 11, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Vitor Belfort def. Evander Holyfield KO1 (exhibition – 8 rounds)
      Anderson Silva def. Tito Ortiz KO1 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      David Haye def. Joe Fournier UD8 (8 rounds – heavyweight)

      🗓 September 4, 🇬🇧 Leeds, England

      Mauricio Lara DREW/w Josh Warrington RD2 – CUT (12 rounds – featherweight)
      Katie Taylor def. Jennifer Han UD10 (10 rounds – women’s lightweight, WBC/WBO/IBF/WBA title)
      Conor Benn def. Adrian Granados UD10 (12 rounds – welterweight)
      Maxi Hughes def. Jovanni Straffon UD12 (12 rounds – lightweight)
      Ebanie Bridges def. Mailys Gangloff UD8 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)

      🗓 August 29, 🇺🇸 Cleveland, Ohio

      Jake Paul def. Tyron Woodley SD8 (8 rounds – cruiserweight)
      Daniel Dubois def. Cusumano TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Tommy Fury def. Anthony Taylor UD4 (4 rounds – light-heavyweight)
      Amanda Serrano def. Yamileth Mercado UD10 (10 rounds – featherweight, WBC, WBO titles)
      Charles Conwell def. Mark DeLuca TKO3 (10 rounds – super-welterweight)
      Montana Love def. Ivan Baranchyk TKO8 (10 rounds – junior welterweight)

      🗓 August 21, 🇺🇸 Las Vegas, Nevada

      Yordenis Ugas def. Manny Pacquiao Jr (12 rounds – welterweight, WBA title)
      Robert Guerrero def. Victor Ortiz UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)
      Mark Magsayo def. Julio Ceja KO10 (10 rounds – featherweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Frisco, Texas

      Vergil Ortiz Jr. def. Egidijus Kavaliauskas TKO8 (12 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 August 14, 🇺🇸 Carson, California

      John Riel Casimero def. Guillermo Rigondeaux SD12 (12 rounds – bantamweight, WBO title)

      🗓 August 14, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Joshua Buatsi def. Richard Bolotniks TKO11 (12 rounds – light heavyweight)
      Joe Cordina def. Joshuah Hernandex KO1 (10 rounds – super-featherweight)
      Kash Farooq def. Luis Gerardo Castillo UD10 (10 rounds – bantamweight)
      Hopey Price def. Claudio Grande UD6 (8 rounds – super-bantamweight)
      Raymond Ford def. Reece Bellotti TKO3 (8 rounds – featherweight)
      Michael McKinson def. Przemyslaw Runowski UD10 (10 rounds – welterweight)

      🗓 August 7, 🇬🇧 Essex, England

      Kid Galahad def. Jazza Dickens TKO11 (12 rounds – featherweight, IBF title)
      Fabio Wardley def. Nick Webb TKO1 (10 rounds – heavyweight)
      Alen Babic def. Mark Bennett RTD5 (8 rounds – heavyweight) More

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      Chantelle Cameron vs Mary McGee LIVE REACTION: Brit unifies WBC and IBF titles in epic O2 fight – latest updates

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      CHANTELLE CAMERON beat Mary McGee in an epic O2 fight to unify the WBC and IBF super-lightweight titles.
      TV/Stream: DAZN
      Start time: 7pm BST

      RESULTS:

      Chantelle Cameron def. Mary McGee DECISION
      Craig Richards def.. Marek Matyja STOPPAGE
      Jorge Castaneda def. Youssef Khoumari DECISION
      Alen Babic def.. Eric Molina STOPPAGE
      Jordan Thompson def. Piotr Polucki STOPPAGE
      Thomas Carty def. Igors Vasiljevs STOPPAGE
      Johnny Fisher def.. Alvaro Terrero STOPPAGE
      Ellie Scotney def. Eva Cantos DECISION
      John Hedges def.. Anthony Woolery DECISION

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      Chantelle Cameron was crowned unified light-welterweight champion after beating Mary McGee – and puts herself one win away from undisputed glory. 
      Cameron saw off McGee over ten rounds, in what was promoted to headliner at the O2 Arena after Dillian Whyte pulled out of fighting Otto Wallin with a shoulder injury. 
      She added the IBF and Ring Magazine titles to her collection while making sure her WBC belt went back home with her to Northampton. 
      Cameron will now await the winner between Kali Reis, 35, and Jessica Camara, 33, where the WBO and WBA titles will be on the line on November 19. 
      But the British star has no preference who prevails, but was quick to praise rugged McGee after ten frantic rounds. 
      Camerson said: “She was tough, she took some shots, I always thought she’d be tough and powerful, she’s a really tough girl.  
      “It doesn’t matter who I face next I’m taking the belts anyway.” 
      Cameron, 30, was the slicker operator throughout, often managing to walk McGee, 35, onto shots, as the American did not stop coming forward.  
      She chose to box the majority of the fight on the back foot, controlling it with her jab, but put enough distance between herself and McGee as the more accurate puncher. 
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 10
      Judges score the bout, 100-90, 99-91, and 99-92, all three to your winner by unanimous decision CHANTELLE CAMERON.
      The scores were rather wide, for what looked like a closer affair, but no doubt Cameron deserved the nod and the IBF and Ring Magazine belts to add to her WBC.
      She now awaits the winner between Kali Reis and Jessica Camara, where the WBO and WBA titles will be on the line.
      The winner of that will then unify against Cameron.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 10
      Massive effort from both women down the stretch, with McGee coming out fast out the track.
      Cameron landed some tidy shots on the aggressive McGee, who did not stop coming forward, making it a tricky round to score.
      Here we go, to the judges scorecards.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 9
      McGee is coming forward, with Cameron boxing off the back foot and trying to pick her shots.
      Cameron lets her jab go, and again tries to box and move, much to McGee’s frustration.
      You’d have to think Cameron is ahead as we go into the tenth and final round…
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 8
      Lovely check left hook for Cameron, who then gets out of range, lovely work.
      Big one-two lands for Cameron, but the pair later exchange massive shots on the inside at the round comes to a close.
      Neither would stop throwing, creating frantic excitement, but both were guilty of smother their own work, though Cameron landed the cleaner digs.
      Credit: PA
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 7
      Couple of really nice right hands land for Cameron early on again walking McGee onto the shot.
      Right hook lands for Cameron, then she evades the left coming back, excellent boxing.
      McGee backed up onto the ropes with Cameron bossing it here, landing another right hook over the top.
      Credit: PA
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 6
      McGee coming forward, forcing Cameron on the back foot.
      Cameron lands a perfect right hand as McGee walks onto the shot, but seems unfazed.
      Big right hand lands over the top for McGee, who finishes this round strong.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 5
      McGee more aggressive in this round and comes forward, throwing to the body.
      But Cameron responds well down the stretch and is keeping a nice bounce.
      We head into the second half of the fight now…
      Credit: Reuters
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 4
      Right hand left hook lands for Cameron and pushes McGee onto the ropes.
      The pair then trade massive shots on the ropes, causing, trade massive shots on ropes causing a massive cry from crowd.
      Cameron letting hands right up until the end of the round and still looks light on her feet.
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 3
      Cameron pushing the pace now, backs McGee up and lands a left hook to the head and body.
      Good double jab from Cameron but McGee responds over the top with a right hand but then lets out some deep breaths.
      Cameron lands a double jab and right hand on the end of it, as McGee looks to be tiring a bit.
      Credit: PA
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 2
      Cameron lands a right hand over the top and the two then trade shots on the inside.
      Brit Cameron is getting the better of the exchanges, finding home with some clubbing hooks.
      She’s also the aggressor now and looks in control this round and even shoves McGee to the floor for good measure.
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE – ROUND 1
      Fast start from both boxers, letting their hands go in mid-range.
      Right hands land for both in a tight opener, not much to split them.
      Cameron might have a slight speed advantage.
      CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE
      Here we are, the main event of the evening.
      McGee, who won the IBF title against Ana Laura Esteche in December 2019, makes her way to the ring first.
      Cameron won her WBC belt against Brazilian Adriana Araujo in October 2020, and defended it against Melissa Hernandez in May.
      Credit: Reuters
      TYSON FURY VS DILLIAN WHYTE?
      Eddie Hearn announces the WBC are set to hold a convention, where Fury could be officially mandated to fight Whyte.
      Hearn adds he wants to do the mega-fight in Britain, where Fury has not boxed since 2018, with his last five bouts all coming Stateside.
      Whyte was due to fight Otto Wallin tonight, but was forced to pull out with a shoulder injury.
      UP NEXT: CHANTELLE CAMERON vs MARY McGEE
      Northampton’s Cameron defends her WBC light-welterweight title but will challenge for McGee’s IBF version.
      The inaugural Ring Magazine title is also up for grabs.

      ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – BABIC WINS ROUND 2 KO
      Here is the first knockdown, which came after the first punch Babic landed.
      It soon went downhill for Molina, who was just overwhelmed.
      That’s nine wins, all by KO, for the Savage Babic.

      ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – ROUND 2
      Babic almost bundles Molina down to the floor with punches, but he makes it to his feet.
      But again he’s soon on the floor with Babic proving too much.
      A third knockdown in round two and it’s over!
      ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – ROUND 1
      Well, what an unbelievable first round, after getting dropped Molina hung on as Babic wildly swung right hands over the top.
      But Molina landed a string of right hands himself right on the top of Babic’s head, but failed to even make a dent.
      This could over soon…
      ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA – ROUND 1
      MOLINA DROPPED WITH THE FIRST PUNCH BABIC LANDS!
      ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA
      Molina walks first and awaits Babic in the ring.
      The Croatian is a fast starter but is yet to be stopped.
      This has all the making for an explosive fight – for however long it lasts.
      Credit: Reuters
      ALEN BABIC vs ERIC MOLINA
      Babic’s last fight was a thriller against Mark Bennett, which he won in round five.
      Here is the ‘Savage’ in action…

      UP NEXT
      Alen Babic vs Eric Molina….
      Babic, managed by Dillian Whyte, is 8-0 all by KO and has a ferocious style.
      Molina, beaten in world title challenges against Deontay Wilder and Anthony Joshua, is experienced with a 28-7 record.
      His last fight was a win against Alejandro de la Torre, but it followed from defeats to Filip Hrgovic and Fabio Wardley.
      Credit: Reuters
      JOHNNY FISHER vs ALVARO TERRERO
      Here is the massive finish from fan-favourite Fisher.

      JOHNNY FISHER vs ALVARO TERRERO
      Absolutely massive crowd here for Fisher, who is said to have sold almost 2,000 tickets himself.
      With a following like this, heavy hands and an explosive style, the heavyweight division could have a rising star.
      Fisher moves to 4-0, all by KO.
      Credit: PA
      JOHNNY FISHER vs ALVARO TERRERO
      It was over before it even got started!
      After a good first round from Fisher, he picked up the pace in the second and got the job done in empathic fashion.
      Terrero’s corner had no choice but to throw the towel in.
      Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
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      Stunning boxer Ebanie Bridges leaves fans hot under the collar after posting revealing pre-dinner selfie on Twitter

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      BOXER Ebanie Bridges took social media by storm by sharing a stunning selfie on her way to dinner with friends.Bridges has burst onto the fighting scene in style with some incredible performances in the ring.
      Ebanie Bridges took Twitter by storm with a stunning pre-dinner selfie
      Ebanie Bridges defeated Mailys Gangloff and extended her impressive winning recordCredit: Getty
      The Australian bruiser has received plenty of praise for her fighting ability but this time she won Twitter after sharing a selfie of her in an elegant dress.
      She captioned it with the following: “En route dinner with the girls.”
      One fan tweeted: “Absolutely worldie.”
      Another one wrote: “Stunning.”
      A third user commented: “Have a great time and knock em dead.”
      And this fan posted: “You honestly are so beautiful.”
      Ebanie Bridges has made a habit out of wowing the crowd during pre-match weigh-insCredit: PA
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      Ebanie Bridges posed with lingerie and a Leeds scarf during her most recent weigh-inCredit: PA
      The Blonde Bomber has made a habit of wowing the boxing world during pre-fight weigh-ins.
      The 35-year-old boxer set pulses racing at her Headingley weigh-in last month as she faced off with Mailys Gangloff.
      Bridges wore racy lingerie and held up a Leeds scarf ahead of her fight in West Yorkshire, where she competed on the undercard of Josh Warrington’s huge rematch against Mauricio Lara.
      She went on to beat Gangloff thanks to a points decision but paid a price as she sustained a nasty injury.
      Bridges hurt her hand and shared the extent of the damage on Twitter as she suspected she suffered a break.
      Ebanie Bridges has won seven out of her eights fights already and stands out in the ring
      Ebanie Bridges suffered a hand injury in her most recent fight against Mailys Gangloff
      Post-fight x-rays confirmed otherwise but she still had to cancel a meet and greet event in Leeds.
      Bridges said: “Sorry guys, I really would love to see everyone but I am still in the ER waiting for results on my hand and it’s kinda hard to hold a pen.
      “I want to meet my fans so I will be doing my best to rearrange this ASAP. Thanks for understanding.”
      Bridges has enjoyed tremendous success in the ring as she won seven of her eight fights, with her only loss taking place against British boxer Shannon Courtenay in London last spring.
      Ebanie Bridges strips to underwear and holds ‘Leeds’ scarf for weigh-in ahead of Headingley fight vs Mailys Gangloff More