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Anthony Joshua Ready to Fight Tyson Fury after Title Rematch Loss

6Sep

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

Sports

Anthony Joshua Ready to Fight Tyson Fury after Title Rematch Loss

Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua, has accepted the request of boxing world champion, Tyson Fury to contest in a boxing match. Joshua accepted the request when he responded to a public challenge on Monday via Instagram for a ‘Battle of Britain’. See Also: Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles Although the 32-year-old lost his title rematch against Ukraine Champion Oleksandr Usyk last month, he said he was ready to fight fury this coming December. “I don’t do online discussions just for clout." “So if you’re really about it, shout @258mgt (Joshua’s management company). I’ll be ready in December,” Joshua wrote on an Instagram story." Source: Daily Post

Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles

21Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles

Anthony Joshua has lost his rematch against Ukrainian boxer, Oleksandr Usyk by a split decision. Usyk beat the Nigeria-born British boxer to retain his heavyweight titles after two out of the three judges scored him above Joshua — 115-113 and 116-112. Joshua was defeated by Usyk in front of thousands of fans that watched the fight at King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in the late hours of Saturday. Joshua was hoping to reclaim the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles which he lost to Usyk in September 2021. The bout lasted up to 12 rounds before the judges decided the winner. After the announcement of the winner, Joshua threw two of his title belts over the side of the ropes before walking out of the ring. The boxer later reentered the ring, took the ...

Joshua Dumps Trainer McCracken Ahead Usyk’s Rematc

7Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports, Uncategorized

Joshua Dumps Trainer McCracken Ahead Usyk’s Rematc

Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will ‘work with some good coaches’ in a ‘new environment’ before his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. This is coming after questions were asked over Joshua’s coaching team after his defeat to Usyk in September. Following the loss, AJ spent time in America visiting several gyms and coaches, ahead of his contracted rematch with the Ukrainian this year. Joshua has appeared to suggest he will switch up his training squad or base, having consulted Rob McCracken. He said in a Dubai interview: “I’m a loyal character. I believe loyalty’s important. Read Also: 2021 AFCON: Super Eagles To Depart For Garoua Today Via Charted Flight “I’ve been based in Sheffield and had a good chat with my coach and I wanna try some new things, I wanna try a new environment. “Maybe...

Why I Lost Against Usyk – Anthony Joshua

26Sep

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Why I Lost Against Usyk – Anthony Joshua

Nigerian born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua has offered an insight into why he lost his heavyweight titles to Ukrainian boxer, Oleksandr Usyk during their fight on Sunday night. Joshua's WBA, IBF, and WBO belts were ripped away by Usyk, who produced a masterful unanimous decision victory at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Joshua required medical attention after suffering a badly swollen right eye, which he admits had severely restricted his vision, Sky Sports reports. "What went wrong? Just taking a loss, but we'll get it right," said Joshua. "From the ninth, I couldn't see in the ninth round. Couldn't see anything really. "My eye was shut, but it was a good experience, because in adversity, you've just got to learn to control yourself, stay on top of things, so when ...

Deontay Wilder Traces Roots to Edo state, Pledges to Visit Nigeria Soon

20Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

News, Nigeria, Sports

Deontay Wilder Traces Roots to Edo state, Pledges to Visit Nigeria Soon

Former World Boxing Champion, Deontay Wilder, has said he hails from Edo State, Nigeria. Wilder in a viral video obtained by African News Today said he wishes to return home and gain more insights into his culture. The United States professional boxer said, “I want to go back and learn more about my culture and information with things about me. Once I’m done with what I’m doing, I’m going back to see my tribe, Edo. “I want to see my culture and my ancestors and learn a lot of things. We all have lots of things that we are connected to that we know nothing about. I’ll love to go there and do research about my roots and my tribe.” Read Also: AFCON: ‘Osimhen Told Me He’s Not 100% Fit To Play’ – Eguavoen Wilder, who adopted the moniker “Bronze Bomber”, enjoyed a five-year reign ...

I Thought #EndSARS Protest Was Against Virus – Joshua

26Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Youths

I Thought #EndSARS Protest Was Against Virus – Joshua

British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua said he thought the #EndSARs protests which rocked Nigeria in October was a fight against the popular virus Severe acute respiratory syndrome which also has the SARS acronym. In an exclusive interview with Punch Newspaper, Joshua said because he had never been a victim of police brutality while in Nigeria, he had never heard of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Joshua joined global stars in supporting the #EndSARS movement after Nigerians had gone to the streets to protest against the activities of SARS whose officers were accused of extrajudicial killings, unlawful detentions, torture, extortion and various forms of abuses. The boxer said it was after his uncle called his attention to the protests in Nigeria that he had to read more about SARS ...

Anthony Joshua knocks Out Kubrat Pulev in Style to Retain World titles

13Dec

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Anthony Joshua knocks Out Kubrat Pulev in Style to Retain World titles

Nigerian born boxer Anthony Joshua on Saturday night retained heavyweight titles in stunning style after securing a ninth-round knockout against IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev at the SSE Arena outside London. The WBA, IBF, WBO heavyweight champion dropped Pulev twice in round three after two slow rounds in front of the 1,000 socially distanced spectators. Joshua was patient to outbox Pulev in rounds four through eight before he then dropped his challenger in round nine. Although Pulev beat the count, the Nigerian born Joshua responded with a big right hand to put him down for the count. The 31-year-old boxer was fighting for the first time since regaining his belts from Andy Ruiz Jr with a point victory last December. Joshua after the fight had indicated that he wanted a...

Nigerian Born Boxer, Anthony Joshua not Ruled Out of Bout with Pulev – Hearn

12Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Nigerian Born Boxer, Anthony Joshua not Ruled Out of Bout with Pulev – Hearn

Eddie Hearn has allayed fears of any serious injury to the knee of Nigerian born boxer Anthony Joshua. Boxing promoter, Hearn has said that the fitness of Joshua would not be in question when he faces Kubrat Pulev. Joshua is speculated to have hurt his knee. Joshua, the WBA, WBO and IBF champion would be fit in time from the injury he picked up in training to fight Bulgarian Pulev for IBF title. Fears were expressed after Joshua attended the Black Lives Matter protest last week with a shield over his knee. Hearn has put speculation of a surgery to bed with this latest clarification. Hearn is quoted to have said, “When you’re on crutches with your leg in a brace it is never great, but it’s not something that will affect his 2020 career or his career at all,” “He will have ...