Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters A small part of boxing’s next generation will be promoted by a man capable of putting a smile on Lord Alan Sugar’s face. Do not underestimate the power of personality and persuasion […]
Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Conquering the mixed martial arts could be next on Tyson Fury's agenda after 'The Gypsy King' repeated his desire to face former UFC champion Francis Ngannou in the cage. The heavyweight kings […]
John Fury has laid down the gauntlet to Mike Tyson for a “geriatrics” boxing fight. Fury Sr will be ringside when his WBO heavyweight champion son Tyson takes on former UFC brute Francis Ngannou. The controversial bout in Saudi Arabia has been a beacon for immense debate and criticism, ever since it was announced at […]
Brian ‘BoMac’ McIntyre, the trainer of boxer Chris Eubank Jr, was arrested by armed police at Manchester airport after security found a loaded gun in his suitcase. The 53-year-old, who also trains undisputed welterweight champion Terence Crawford, joined up with Eubank Jr earlier this year, helping mastermind his superb victory over Liam Smith on Saturday […]
Ricky Hatton says Floyd Mayweather Jr was a “d***head” for bragging about money. The Hitman, 44, was constantly goaded by the ‘Moneyman’ ahead of their fight in Las Vegas in December 2007, which ended in devastating defeat for the British boxing hero. In the new ‘Hatton’ documentary on his rise and fall, he said: “It […]
Chris Eubank Jr has added motivation to beat Liam Smith – in the form of a warning from Manchester United ’s stars. The Brighton boxer was told by United aces – including Marcus Rashford – to ensure he doesn’t lose to a Liverpool fighter on Manchester soil again. Eubank Jr, 33, takes on Scouser Smith […]
Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport Thank you for subscribing! Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters David Haye has seemingly gone public with a new throuple at Notting Hill Carnival – after the ex-boxer shared a snap with his two 'girls'. Haye was spotted at the carnival with […]
JEFF POWELL: Stop bellyaching! Oleksandr Usyk is the rightful heavyweight champion, regardless of low blow row after victory over Daniel Dubois Oleksandr Usyk stopped Daniel Dubois in the ninth round on Saturday night Controversially, Dubois appeared to strike Usyk below the belt int he fifth round Dubois claimed he had been ‘cheated’ after […]
Daniel Dubois has been labelled a ‘dirty’ fighter after his defeat to Oleksandr Usyk, accused of repeatedly trying to land illegal shots on the champion during Saturday’s world title showdown. Usyk, 36, defended his IBF, WBO and WBA heavyweight titles in Poland after stopping the challenger in the ninth round with a stinging jab that […]
Boxing fans spotted a potential weakness in Oleksandr Usyk before he was downed with a controversial low blow on Saturday evening. Usyk defended his world titles against Daniel Dubios, when he stopped the Brit in the ninth having already dropped him before the decisive blow was landed. Before the Ukrainian had Dubois on the canvas, […]