Luke Reddy
21 articles · BBC Sport
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Lawrence Okolie knocks out Krzysztof Glowacki to land WBO cruiserweight title
By Luke Reddy
Great Britain's Lawrence Okolie delivered a punch-perfect display before landing a sixth-round knockout of Krzysztof Glowacki to become WBO world cruiserweight champion. In just his 16th professional fight, Okolie used his height…
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Anthony Joshua welcomes Tyson Fury’s knockout claim after Kubrat Pulev win
By Luke Reddy
Anthony Joshua has welcomed Tyson Fury's claim he will beat the unified champion of the world "inside three rounds" and says he feels his British rival will "bring out the best in…
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Tyson Fury: ‘Maverick Fury can do no wrong but Anthony Joshua fight will seal immortality’
By Luke Reddy
Tyson Fury outclassed Deontay Wilder, became a world champion again, broke into a rendition of American Pie and had 16,000 people in the MGM Arena in the palm of his hand. It…
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Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II: ‘I rehabilitated Fury’s career,’ says Wilder
By Luke Reddy
Deontay Wilder said he "rehabilitated" Tyson Fury from being "on coke and as big as a house" as they traded jibes at a final news conference for Saturday's WBC world heavyweight title…
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Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury II: American vows to surpass ‘idol’ Muhammad Ali
By Luke Reddy
Deontay Wilder vowed to surpass his "idol" Muhammad Ali by knocking out Tyson Fury to land another defence of the world heavyweight title. The 34-year-old American looked focused on a chaotic Tuesday…
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Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz II: Ruiz Sr on his son’s new-found fame – and car habit
By Luke Reddy
When Andy Ruiz Jr bought a white Rolls Royce his father was not happy. "I told him 'Andy, this is your last car, don't buy any more,'" Andres Ruiz recalls. "I said,…
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Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz II: ‘I’m punching like a horse kick’
By Luke Reddy
Anthony Joshua says he is "punching like a horse kicking backwards" and holds "no fear" going into his highly anticipated rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr. At a charged final face-off next to…
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Joshua v Ruiz II: Four talking points from fight week so far
By Luke Reddy
Anthony Joshua has something to get off his chest. As he nears his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, the former world heavyweight champion has repeatedly promised to…
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Joshua v Ruiz II: Inside the 24 hours that shook boxing
By Luke Reddy
Andy Ruiz Jr's mum blows a kiss to her son. He has just become a world champion and declared their struggles over. Ruiz's trainer Manny Robles is sobbing, pointing to the heavens…
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Naoya Inoue beats Nonito Donaire in World Boxing Super Series final
By Luke Reddy
Naoya Inoue became unified world bantamweight champion and secured the World Boxing Super Series with a thrilling win over Nonito Donaire. Japan's Inoue - dubbed 'The Monster' for his big punching -…
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Tyson Fury: ‘I had 40 stitches, won five grand and am ready for war with Deontay Wilder’
By Luke Reddy
Tyson Fury says he is "ready for war" with Deontay Wilder in February despite concerns the severe cuts suffered in his heavyweight win over Otto Wallin could delay their bout. Speaking to…
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Amir Khan says he may retire if he does not feel good when facing Neeraj Goyat
By Luke Reddy
Amir Khan expects to retire if he does not perform or "feel good" when he faces Neeraj Goyat on 12 July. The Briton, 32, has drawn scrutiny for choosing to face India's…
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‘Canelo’ Alvarez v Rocky Fielding: Briton relishing chance to upset the odds
By Luke Reddy
Rocky Fielding says he will relish the chance to upset the odds and silence doubters when he takes on Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez at a venue he could once only dream of competing…
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Wilder v Fury: Stunning draw in the WBC world heavyweight title fight
By Luke Reddy
Tyson Fury's shot at completing a remarkable return to the top of world boxing saw him survive two knockdowns to share an enthralling draw with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder in Los…
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Fury v Wilder: Greatest comeback, fighting fit, Roach, Joshua and predictions
By Luke Reddy
Tyson Fury says he has achieved one of the "best comebacks of all time" as he prepares to face Deontay Wilder in a bout labelled highly "significant" for British boxing. The Briton,…
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Kal Yafai: British boxer vows to impress America by beating David Carmona
By Luke Reddy
WBA world super-flyweight champion Kal Yafai has vowed to impress America when he makes his debut in the country on Saturday. The Birmingham boxer fights Mexican David Carmona in California in a…
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Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder: Unification fight talks ‘could start next week’
By Luke Reddy
Negotiations for a world heavyweight title unification fight between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder could start next week, says promoter Barry Hearn. Joshua is eyeing Wilder's WBC belt after adding the WBO…
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Anthony Joshua beats Joseph Parker on points to add WBO world heavyweight title
By Luke Reddy
Anthony Joshua unified the WBA, IBF and WBO world heavyweight titles as a controlled performance saw him earn a unanimous points win over Joseph Parker at a tense Principality Stadium in Cardiff.…
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Anthony Joshua v Joseph Parker: New Zealander ready to ‘go to war’
By Luke Reddy
WBO world heavyweight champion Joseph Parker says he is ready to "go to war" with Anthony Joshua in Saturday's unification bout in Cardiff. Parker, 26, speaking at Wednesday's public workout at St…
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Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor: Chaos at media event in Las Vegas
By Luke Reddy
The opening event of a week of build-up to potentially the most lucrative fight in boxing history produced chaotic scenes in Las Vegas, with Floyd Mayweather booed by unhappy fans. The undefeated…