Matt Astbury
28 articles · DAZN News
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Errol Spence Jr. vs. Tim Tszyu undercard: Who is on the fight card for crossroads encounter?
By Matt Astbury
Errol Spence Jr.'s three-year exile from the world of boxing will come to a thundering close on Saturday night when travels to Sydney, live on DAZN PPV and Ultimate Tier. The American…
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Moses Itauma calls for ‘dinosaur’ heavyweight to retire ahead of title defence
By Matt Astbury
British heavyweight Moses Itauma has urged Kubrat Pulev to retire ahead of the Bulgarian's return on Friday. Pulev, who is the WBA's 'regular' heavyweight champion, defends his title against former unified cruiserweight…
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Uysk vs Itauma – David Haye decides whether heavyweight showdown should be next for rising star
By Matt Astbury
It's been a whirlwind for British heavyweight Moses Itauma after his destructive knockout of Dillian Whyte on Saturday night. The winning punch landed in the first round of their Riyadh encounter and…
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Manny Pacquiao comeback ‘confirmed’ with controversial WBC ranking
By Matt Astbury
Manny Pacquiao's comeback has taken another step towards becoming official with the WBC now including the eight-weight world champion in their welterweight rankings. Last week, rumours gathered pace that Pacquiao was planning…
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Two potential Canelo Alvarez opponents named for Terence Crawford warm-up fight
By Matt Astbury
Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez could be set for a warm-up fight before his showdown with Terence Crawford later this year. The Mexican has often fought twice a year with one contest taking place…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford: Eddie Hearn explains why mega-fight will not be in Riyadh
By Matt Astbury
The next 12 months are set to be a huge one for the sport of boxing, with the stand out event schduled to date being the mammoth ' The Last Crescendo' card…
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Canelo Alvarez vs. Edgar Berlanga: Who is fighting on the undercard?
By Matt Astbury
Las Vegas will once again host a Canelo fight night. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is back for his second fight of 2024. The Mexican will be defending his WBA, WBC and WBO super…
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Terence Crawford explains why he picked Israil Madrimov for his next fight
By Matt Astbury
The two fighters meet on Saturday. Terence Crawford is aiming to become a four-weight world champion on Saturday night. Standing in his way is WBA light middleweight champion Israil Madrimov who will…
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George Groves explains why Canelo Alvarez is a fighter on the decline
By Matt Astbury
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez is already a pound-for-pound great. Saul "Canelo" Alvarez may be the favourite going into Saturday's fight with fellow Mexican Jaime Munguia on DAZN PPV, but there is still a…
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Ryan Garcia gives harsh verdict on former world champion and Devin Haney opponent
By Matt Astbury
Ryan Garcia is not impressed with a former world titleholder. Ryan Garcia has not held back when discussing a former opponent of Devin Haney who also held a world title belt. Garcia…
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Francis Ngannou wants to face struggling former world champion before ending boxing career
By Matt Astbury
The former UFC champion has his sights set on the biggest names at heavyweight. The big fights keep on coming for Francis Ngannou and his career as a professional boxer continues on…
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Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rearranged with surprise contract clause
By Matt Astbury
There is a lot of money at stake for the undisputed heavyweight title fight. The boxing world rejoiced on Saturday when the undisputed world heavyweight title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr…
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Teddy Atlas explains why he believes Canelo Alvarez is ‘overrated’
By Matt Astbury
The legendary trainer and analyst did not hold back when discussing the Mexican's fighting ability. Teddy Atlas has claimed that the undisputed super middleweight champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez is someone who is…
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WILL TERENCE CRAWFORD GO FOR THE KNOCKOUT AGAINST ERROL SPENCE JR.?
By Matt Astbury
The WBO welterweight champion was not short of confidence at Thursday's press conference. Terence Crawford is hoping to implement an aggressive gameplan when he takes on Errol Spence Jr. for the undisputed…
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TERENCE CRAWFORD CLAIMS FORMER OPPONENT HAS BETTER RESUME THAN HIM AND ERROL SPENCE JR
By Matt Astbury
Terence Crawford and Errol Spence Jr. meet for the undisputed welterweight title on July 29. Terence Crawford believes Shawn Porter, who has fought both 'Bud' and Errol Spence Jr., has a better…
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IS ERROL SPENCE INTERESTED IN FACING CANELO ALVAREZ AFTER TERENCE CRAWFORD?
By Matt Astbury
Errol Spence and Terence Crawford go head-to-head for the undisputed welterweight title on July 29. Errol Spence has teased a possible fight with the undisputed super middleweight champion, Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. Spence…
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LEGENDARY COACH FREDDIE ROACH MAKES ERROL SPENCE VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD PREDICTION
By Matt Astbury
The undisputed welterweight clash takes place later this month. Legendary coach Freddie Roach believes there is only one winner when it comes to the undisputed welterweight matchup between Errol Spence and Terence…
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WHO IS THE BETTER FIGHTER, ERROL SPENCE OR TERENCE CRAWFORD? TONY BELLEW BREAKS DOWN UNDISPUTED CLASH
By Matt Astbury
Tony Bellew previewed this month's undisputed welterweight title clash on The DAZN Boxing Show. The countdown is well and truly on for one of the biggest fights of the year. Errol Spence…
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OLEKSANDR USYK MAKES PREDICTON FOR ERROL SPENCE VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD UNDISPUTED FIGHT
By Matt Astbury
The unified world heavyweight champion has given his verdict on the upcoming welterweight showdown. World unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk has made his prediction for Errol Spence vs. Terence Crawford. After years…
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WHAT DANGERS DOES JOHN RYDER POSE FOR CANELO ALVAREZ?
By Matt Astbury
Sergio Mora discussed the British fighter's chances of being victorious on JABS. John Ryder could produce one of boxing's great upsets when he takes on Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez for the undisputed super…