Eko Hot Block reports that Anthony Joshua pocketed a massive $50 million (N79 billion) for his second-round knockout victory over Cameroonian boxer Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia. While his initial purse was $40 million (N63.7 billion), he received an additional $10 million (N15.9 billion) for winning by knockout. Ngannou, on the other hand, earned $20 … Read more
Anthony Joshua said he was “emotional” after beating Andy Ruiz Jr to become a two-time world heavyweight champion – and is ready to “rock and roll” with Oleksandr Usyk within six months. The Briton, 30, out-pointed Ruiz in Saudi Arabia to avenge his shock defeat by the Mexican in June. “I didn’t want to get … Read more
Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn has announced on Tuesday that Joshua’s team has triggered the rematch clause in the contract and that the second fight will take place in November or December, with a venue still to be confirmed. This coming barely three days after losing his IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight titles to Mexican boxer, … Read more