Ollie Salt
23 articles · Daily Star (UK)
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Boxing world fumes over ‘rigged’ Gervonta Davis fight after outrageous referee mistake: ‘Never seen this before’
By Ollie Salt
The boxing world is crying 'robbery' after an outrageous refereeing mistake saved Gervonta Davis from a shock defeat against Lamont Roach on Saturday night. Davis, widely considered one of the best pound-for-pound…
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Golovkin’s mission impossible: GGG has already got the better of Canelo Alvarez (arguably twice) yet not come away with the decision
By Ollie Salt
As their thrilling 36-minute war drew to a close, Gennady Golovkin jolted Canelo Alvarez's head back with one lasting uppercut before the final bell chimed in Sin City. The two great rivals…
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Dmitry Bivol’s incredible rise from amateur phenom (with 268 wins!) to conqueror of pound-for-pound king Canelo Alvarez
By Ollie Salt
He may have been the betting underdog heading into this scrap but don't be fooled, the boxing clinic Dmitry Bivol put on against Canelo Alvarez inside a stunned T-Mobile Arena was no…
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Tyson Fury became ‘IMPATIENT’ in talks with Oleksandr Usyk as Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte’s step-aside demands made the deal ‘convoluted’, says promoter Bob Arum…
By Ollie Salt
Tyson Fury grew tired of negotiations for an undisputed clash with Oleksandr Usyk after a series of stumbling blocks made the deal 'convoluted', says the Gypsy King's US promoter Bob Arum. Fury…
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Eddie Hearn unconvinced by Tyson Fury condition ahead of Deontay Wilder trilogy
By Ollie Salt
Eddie Hearn has expressed his concern with Tyson Fury's condition heading into his trilogy bout with Deontay Wilder next weekend. Fury is finally set to meet Wilder for a third time on…
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Tyson Fury’s potential next opponent with Anthony Joshua fight ‘in doubt’
By Ollie Salt
Tyson Fury’s US promoter Bob Arum claims a deal to fight Anthony Joshua this summer is now “dead in the water”, meaning the Gypsy King may be forced to turn his attention…
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Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua fight confirmed for Saudi Arabia – with three dates to choose from
By Ollie Salt
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's long-awaited heavyweight battle is set to go ahead in Saudi Arabia, with three potential dates in July and August still to choose from Tyson Fury’s showdown with…
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Tyson Fury’s team ‘not happy’ with Anthony Joshua fight announcement as things turn bitter
By Ollie Salt
Frank Warren has hit out at rival promoter Eddie Hearn for letting slip that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have signed the contracts for their double heavyweight showdown in 2021. Hearn, who…
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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury ‘on verge’ of announcement despite promoter conflict
By Ollie Salt
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are "on the verge" of finalising their highly-anticipated heavyweight showdown, says the former's promoter Eddie Hearn. Hearn has been negotiating with Fury's promoters Bob Arum and Frank…
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Conor McGregor boxing Manny Pacquiao after UFC comeback ’is 90 per cent done’
By Ollie Salt
Conor McGregor is set to face Manny Pacquiao once his UFC rematch with Dustin Poirier is complete next week, with his boxing coach claiming the deal is "85 to 90 per cent"…
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Teofimo Lopez believes he has Vasiliy Lomachenko’s number – but his trash talk may backfire
By Ollie Salt
Later this evening Teofimo Lopez will bid to etch his name into pugilistic folklore by dethroning Vasyl Lomachenko at the summit of boxing's mythical pound-for-pound charts. Lomachenko, a two-time Olympic gold medallist…
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua in doubt as Frank Warren says AJ ‘doesn’t want the fight’
By Ollie Salt
Anthony Joshua does not want to lock horns with Tyson Fury anytime soon, Frank Warren has claimed. Reports emerged at the end of April suggesting negotiations are underway for a potential heavyweight…
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Tyson Fury ready to ‘give fans what they want’ and set up undisputed Anthony Joshua clash
By Ollie Salt
Tyson Fury is ready to “give the fans what they want to see” by setting up an undisputed heavyweight showdown with Anthony Joshua. Talk of an all-British battle between Fury and Joshua…
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Tyson Fury celebrates Deontay Wilder victory with extravagant WBC title cake
By Ollie Salt
Tyson Fury became the WBC heavyweight champion of the world when he toppled Deontay Wilder on Saturday night - and the Gypsy King has been presented with a spectacular cake to mark…
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Mike Tyson takes centre stage in Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury rematch advert
By Ollie Salt
Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury are gearing up for their crucial heavyweight rematch on February 22 - and Mike Tyson has helped stoke the fire ahead of their second battle. WBC heavyweight…
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Tyson Fury explains three-fight plan that includes Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte bouts
By Ollie Salt
Tyson Fury insists he only has three fights left in his career before retiring - naming Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte as his final opponents. The Gypsy King is gearing…
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Deontay Wilder mocks Luis Ortiz after rewatching knockout clip ahead of rematch
By Ollie Salt
Deontay Wilder has joked that Luis Ortiz was spitting so frequently during their first encounter, a mop to clean the ring would have come in handy. The WBC heavyweight champion, 34, is…
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Amir Khan EXCLUSIVE: Freddie Roach reveals how Bolton man can topple Terence Crawford
By Ollie Salt
Khan is daring to be great by taking on arguably the best fighter on the planet in WBO welterweight chief Crawford at Madison Square Garden, New York. The latter's explosive knockout power,…
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Amir Khan EXCLUSIVE: Terence Crawford can BEAT HIM UP – Paulie Malignaggi fears for ex-foe
By Ollie Salt
Khan is daring to be great by taking on one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in world boxing at Madison Square Garden on April 20. Many regard Crawford, the undefeated WBO welterweight…
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The top 10 pound-for-pound fighters in boxing after Terence Crawford stops Jeff Horn
By Ollie Salt
weight world champion up against WBO welterweight title-holder Horn - who famously dethroned Manny Pacquiao to pick up the belt in July 2017. But the Australian didn't enjoy similar fortunes against Crawford…