Heavyweight Boxer, Anthony Joshua Recognized In Ogun State New Boxing Hall Named After Anthony Joshua Governor Abiodun Commends Bukola Olopade’s Contributions to Sports Development Ogun State’s new boxing hall has been named in honour of two-time unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua. The announcement was made on Monday by the Executive Governor of Ogun … Read more
Anthony Joshua Melts Hearts with Christmas Visit to Nigeria Renowned Heavyweight Boxer Regularly Visits His Hometown In Sagamu, Nigeria Fans of The Boxer Besieged His Family Home In Sagamu Upon His Arrival Famous Nigerian boxing pundit Bamidele Bakare has praised Anthony Joshua, the two-time former heavyweight world champion, for his heartwarming visit to his … Read more
Tyson Fury targets a high-profile showdown with Anthony Joshua following his loss to Usyk, with a potential £250m pay-per-view revenue. Promoters Frank Warren and Eddie Hearn emphasize the global appeal of a Fury vs. Joshua clash, calling it “the biggest fight in British boxing history.” Usyk backs Joshua to defeat Fury if they meet, adding … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk, born on January 17, 1987, in Simferopol, Ukraine, is a world-renowned boxer currently competing in the heavyweight division. Standing at 191 cm tall, Usyk has made history by becoming the undisputed world champion in both cruiserweight and heavyweight divisions, holding titles from the WBO, WBC, IBF, WBA, IBO, and The Ring. His landmark … Read more
International Boxing Federation (IBF) heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has taken a jab at Anthony Joshua following their September showdown, claiming his fifth-round knockout win effectively sent the British-Nigerian boxer into retirement. The 27-year-old champion, who knocked Joshua down five times before securing a decisive stoppage victory, mocked his former opponent for delaying his return to … Read more
British-Nigerian heavyweight Anthony Joshua has predicted that Oleksandr Usyk will triumph over Tyson Fury once again when the two meet for a rematch in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 21. Having suffered two defeats to Usyk in 2021 and 2022, Joshua believes that Fury lacks the necessary skills and discipline to overcome the Ukrainian champion … Read more
Anthony Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, has confirmed that the former two-time heavyweight champion is set to make his long-awaited return to the ring in 2025. The announcement follows Joshua’s crushing defeat to Daniel Dubois, which significantly impacted his pursuit of regaining his status as a dominant force in boxing. At 35, Joshua finds himself at … Read more
Tyson Fury has labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as limited fighters, while asserting his belief in his superior boxing abilities ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk in December. The ‘Gypsy King,’ who will face Usyk for three heavyweight titles in Riyadh, rejected calls to alter his strategy, instead highlighting his unique style as … Read more
Anthony Joshua may be approaching the final year of his boxing career, according to his promoter, Eddie Hearn. In an interview with The Times, Hearn suggested that the 35-year-old former heavyweight champion could be nearing the end of his journey in the sport. Joshua, who suffered a setback earlier this year against Daniel Dubois, was … Read more
YouTube sensation-turned-boxer Jake Paul has shared his ambition to step into the ring against former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Following his impressive victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson, Paul’s interest in challenging Joshua marks a daring leap into the heavyweight division. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
British promoter Eddie Hearn has confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not return to the ring until at least May next year, effectively ruling out any possibility of a rematch with IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois. Joshua, a former two-time heavyweight champion, was knocked down four times by Dubois before suffering a fifth-round knockout at … Read more
Chinese heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has advised Anthony Joshua to retire from boxing, claiming the British fighter is “finished” after his shocking defeat to Daniel Dubois in September. Joshua’s hopes of reclaiming a world title as a three-time champion were dashed in a dramatic fight, where he was knocked down four times before succumbing to … Read more
British boxer Tyson Fury expressed sympathy for former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua following Joshua’s shocking knockout defeat to IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September. Joshua entered the fight as the favourite but was ultimately overpowered by Dubois, who secured a knockout victory in the fifth round, marking the 32-year-old’s fourth … Read more
IBF world heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has declared his readiness to take on former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua in their much-anticipated rematch. Speaking to BoxNation, Dubois stated he is eager to prove to the world that he is the true king of the division. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game … Read more
Former world champion Carl Froch has advised Anthony Joshua to avoid rushing into an immediate rematch with Daniel Dubois. Froch, a well-regarded figure in the boxing world, emphasized that Joshua should take time to recover and regroup after his unexpected fifth-round knockout defeat to Dubois on September 21 at Wembley. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has suffered a significant blow, dropping six places to seventh in the latest WBO rankings following his stunning knockout loss to Daniel Dubois. Joshua, previously ranked world No. 1, was overwhelmingly favoured to win but was knocked out in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium in front of 95,000 … Read more
Former two-time world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has been issued a 28-day medical suspension by the British Boxing Board of Control following his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last Saturday at Wembley Stadium. Joshua was knocked down four times before being stopped in the fifth round by Dubois’ powerful right hand. The suspension is a … Read more
Anthony Joshua has revealed that he has no plans to retire from boxing, despite his loss to Daniel Dubois in Saturday’s IBF World Heavyweight Title fight. Dubois dominated the bout, knocking Joshua down in nearly every round before sealing the victory with a powerful counter right hand in the fifth round. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress … Read more
Daniel Dubois secured a knockout victory over Anthony Joshua to retain the International Boxing Federation (IBF) world heavyweight title. Dubois ended Joshua’s challenge in the fifth round, marking the biggest win of his career in front of a roaring crowd of 96,000 at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. The 27-year-old floored Joshua multiple times throughout … Read more
Nigerian-born UFC star Israel Adesanya has wagered $10,000 on two-time former unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua ahead of his IBF heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois. The showdown is set for September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, England. This highly anticipated all-British bout will take place in front of 96,000 fans, a venue familiar … Read more