Source: Tom Gillespie, news.sky.com, June 11, 2020 Both guys have agreed to two fights, which are being called “the biggest fight ever in British boxing”. Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury have agreed to a heavyweight showdown in what is likely to be billed as the biggest fight in British boxing history. Joshua, from Watford, and… Continue reading Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury Agree to Showdown
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Deontay Wilder blames defeat on his heavy ring-walk costume
Source: bbc.com, February 25, 2020 Defeated Wilder has just 30 days to invoke the rematch clause in his contract to try and reclaim the title from Fury. The American, 34, said his costume was too heavy and as a result he “didn’t have the legs” for the fight. Britain’s Fury, 31, produced a dominant display to… Continue reading Deontay Wilder blames defeat on his heavy ring-walk costume
The Gypsy King, Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder
Source: Mike Johnston, sportsnet.ca, February 23, 2020 With blood pouring out of his ear for several rounds, finally, at 1:39 of the seventh round Wilder’s corner threw in the towel. LAS VEGAS — Tyson Fury reinvented himself once again, and once again he’s a heavyweight champion. The Gypsy King dropped Deontay Wilder twice Saturday night in… Continue reading The Gypsy King, Tyson Fury dominated Deontay Wilder
Wilder vs. Fury 2. Tonight is an era-defining heavyweight title fight
Source: Mike Johnston, sportsnet.ca, February 22, 2020 Tonight in Las Vegas the sports world will be watching with bated breath. “This is the career-defining fight. This is the fight to cement who is the best heavyweight of this generation right now.” That’s what Tyson Fury told ESPN’s Max Kellerman earlier this week as he prepares for… Continue reading Wilder vs. Fury 2. Tonight is an era-defining heavyweight title fight
Step aside, Rocky: Boxing classes introduced to care home in Swift Current, Sask.
Source: Cory Coleman, CBC News, April 20, 2019 Pilot project has seniors swinging Nick Habscheid was looking for a way to give back to The Meadows long-term care home in Swift Current, Sask. after his grandpa, who lived in the home, died in June. The school teacher and co-owner of Counter Punch Boxing Academy was given that… Continue reading Step aside, Rocky: Boxing classes introduced to care home in Swift Current, Sask.
Young Saskatchewan First Nation boxer has his eye on the prize
Thomas “Ironman” Gordon may be only 13 but he’s already carving out a name for himself in the boxing world — and he’s just getting started. “I plan on going to the Olympics in 2020,” he says matter of factly. It may seem like a lofty goal but with only 16 fights under his belt… Continue reading Young Saskatchewan First Nation boxer has his eye on the prize