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Oleksandr Usyk mocks ‘skinny’ Tyson Fury ahead of heavyweight blockbuster
By Gareth A Davies, Stuff NZ, Fri, 17 May 2024
Tyson Fury has been labelled “nervous” and “skinny” by Oleksandr Usyk and his team as the intrigue around the Gypsy King’s slimmed-down physique increases before their bout on Sunday (NZT).
Fury certainly looks long and lean with a sharp jawline and could come in at a much lighter weigh Read Full Story >>>All neon, no buzz? How Riyadh is reacting to Fury vs Usyk fight week
By Alex Pattle, Independent Online, Fri, 17 May 2024
This week, as Fury vs Usyk approaches, the days are taking place at night in Riyadh. And they are taking place at an amusement park full of operational but empty rides, in front of a smattering of curious and surprised Riyadh locals. Truthfully, so far fight week has offered plenty of neon, but what Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes: Emanuel Navarrete Motivated to Claim Four-Division World Title Glory in San Diego
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
Unbeaten welterweights Giovani Santillan & Brian Norman Jr. to clash for WBO Interim title in co-feature
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 16, 2024)— Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs) is one step away from m Read Full Story >>> DON KING PROMOTIONS: “FISTS OF FURY” PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, JUNE 7, AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (May 16, 2024)
– Ahead of the highly anticipated “Fists of Fury” event on Friday, June 7, at the Seminole Read Full Story >>> Kevin Brown vs Idalberto Umara Headlines Boxlab Promotions Card in Orlando, FL, May 31
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
ORLANDO, FL (May 16, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions proudly presents “Night of Champions” an electrifying night of boxing set to take place at the prestigious
Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on May 31, 2024. Read Full Story >>> Can ‘Asero’ stop Japanese buzzsaw?
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024
The stage is set for Vincent Astrolabio’s second shot at a world title.
The heavy-handed Filipino, who was already in training mode even before the announcement was made, faces defending champion Junto Nakatani for the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight belt on 20 July at the Ariake Arena Read Full Story >>> Press Conference: Fury & Usyk Set Serious Tone Two Days From Undisputed Showdown
PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a LOADED undercard will stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 16, 2024) — It was an occasion befitting the biggest heavyweight fight of the millenni Read Full Story >>> Zanfer Wins Purse Bid for Apolinario-Ayala IBF Fight
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
The fight for the vacant IBF flyweight championship between Dave Apolinario and Angel Ayala Lardizabal will most likely be held in Mexico.
This after Zanfer Promotion of Fernando Beltran won the purse bidding call Read Full Story >>> Noynay loses to Sasaki by TKO in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
JOE “Jaw Breaker” Noynay lost by a technical knockout in the 5th round to Jin Sasaki of Japan last night, May 16 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The 28-year-old Noynay from Cebu suffered his 4th loss against 23 wins and 2 draws while Sasaki, 22, improved his record to 17 wins with 16 knockouts Read Full Story >>> Suarez sets sights on bigger prize
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024
Rio Olympics veteran Charly Suarez admits time is not on his side.
But the world-rated super-featherweight insists he won’t hesitate to step up to the plate and fight for a world title once an offer is presented to him.
The unbeaten Suarez is turning 36 in August and believes he is ripe for Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury refuses to face-off with Oleksandr Usyk as row breaks out over ring
By Simon Hamalienko, Daily Star (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024
Tyson Fury dodged a face-off with Oleksandr Usyk as a dispute broke out over the ring conditions for their upcoming undisputed heavyweight world title clash this Saturday (May 18).
The Gypsy King is set to duke it out with Usyk in Saudi Arabia, aiming to become the division's first four-belt cham Read Full Story >>> JEFF POWELL: As Tyson Fury banks an 'obscene' £100m for this fight, pity greats such as the Brown Bomber who died penniless
By Jeff Powell, Mail Online (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024
Eyebrows are raised here and around the boxing world at the generational fortune Tyson Fury will bank for Saturday night’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk which will determine who goes into ring legend as the first undisputed world heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Eyes turn green with en Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: The Golden Years [1989 – 2009]
By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 17 May 2024
World Boxing News looks at ‘The Golden Years’ of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya between 1989 and 2009.
De La Hoya was born in Montebello, California, in 1973 and is a third-generation boxer after his Mexican grandfather and father before him were both fighters in their own right.
Oscar De Read Full Story >>> Fury v Usyk clash a reminder of the epic days in heavyweight boxing
By Donald McRae, The Guardian, Thu, 16 May 2024
It was once so clear and powerful. The heavyweight championship of the world used to be the most significant prize in sport and the winner was often as revered or feared as almost any man on the planet. As Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to face each other in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, wi Read Full Story >>> 'Tyson Fury might be over the edge – Deontay Wilder trilogy took its toll on him'
By Mark Workman, Daily Record (UK), Thu, 16 May 2024
David Price, a former British heavyweight rival of Tyson Fury, reckons the Gypsy King's gruelling trilogy with Deontay Wilder may have accelerated his decline.
Despite two wins and a draw against the American powerhouse, Price believes those bouts have taken their toll on Fury's body. The 35-year Read Full Story >>> ‘Doberman’ walks into lion’s den
By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 16 May 2024
Undefeated Filipino flyweight Dave “Doberman” Apolinario heads into the lion’s den in his bold bid to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) 112-lb crown.
The title showdown featuring Angel Ayala of Mexico and Apolinario was formalized early Wednesday morning when Zanfer Promotions w Read Full Story >>> Boston Returns to East Finals; Dallas A Win Away for the West
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Fittingly, Boston, the first team to qualify for the playoffs, is also the first to advance to the Conference Finals in the East.
Meanwhile, fifth seed Dallas is in the brink of upsetting the formchart as i Read Full Story >>> Arca Continues to Pursue Coveted IM Norm in Vietnam Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
MANILA – Filipino FIDE Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca continues his quest for the coveted International Master (IM) norm, drawing with compatriot International Master (IM) Michael Concio Jr. in the fourth round of the Quang Ninh GM2 chess tournament 2024. The match took place at the Quang N Read Full Story >>> Martin joins Pinoy invasion
By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Carl Jammes Martin (C).
IBF No. 4 and WBO No. 5 superbantamweight Carl Jammes Martin is now in Las Vegas with father/trainer Abel, joining a slew of Filipino fighters under MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ care l Read Full Story >>> Media Workout: Fury & Usyk T-3 Days From Making Heavyweight History
PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a LOADED undercard will be broadcast live on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 15, 2024) — It has taken nearly 25 years to crown an undisputed heavyweight champ Read Full Story >>>
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