Frampton-Santa Cruz II: Lee Selby To Defend IBF Belt vs. Barros
Lee Selby will defend his world title next month. The Welshman, 29, will make a mandatory defence of the IBF featherweight crown against Jonathan Victor Barros.
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Joshua-Klitschko Mandatories: Winner Could Lose A Belt
The winner of the world heavyweight title clash between Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko may not be allowed to hold both titles for long. Joshua and Klitschko meet on April 29, exclusively live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on RTL in Germany, for the former’s IBF crown, the vacant WBA Super belt and the vacant IBO title.
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Blackwell Wakes From Coma After Having Part Of Skull Removed
Nick Blackwell has regained consciousness after doctors told his family he might never wake up after an ill-advised sparring session. The former British middleweight champion, who was put into an induced coma in March after collapsing following a defeat at the hands of Chris Eubank Jr., was forced to give up boxing in the wake of that incident.
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Saunders: No Comment On Training Situation Until Tibbs Meeting
Billy Joe Saunders has had his say on the split with his trainer. The WBO middleweight world champion, whose mandatory challenger is Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, was last in the ring on December 3 in Paisley, Scotland.
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Frampton-Santa Cruz II: Sky Sports To Provide UK Coverage
Carl Frampton and Leo Santa Cruz will meet for a second time in the new year –– and the fight now has a UK broadcaster. Their return, for the former’s Super WBA featherweight world title which he took from the latter on points on July 30 at the Barclays Center in New York, will be screened exclusively live on Sky Sports on these shores.
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Billy Joe Saunders Splits With Jimmy Tibbs
Billy Joe Saunders has parted company with his trainer. The WBO middleweight champion had been mentored by Jimmy Tibbs since turning professional after the 2008 Olympics. But after the pair were not working together for Saunders’ last fight earlier this month, when he laboured to a points victory over Artur Akavov to retain his crown
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Ryan Mulcahy: If Ohara Davies Is On TV, Why Not Me?
Ryan Mulcahy has learned from his mistakes and is determined to make a big impression next year. The undefeated Liverpudlian returns to the ring on Sunday at Lancashire County Cricket Club in Old Trafford, Manchester. Mulcahy, 27, has been under the knife after suffering a hand injury but he says that his mistakes will make him a better fighter.
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Anthony Fowler Confirms Pro Move, Wants Debut In April or May
Anthony Fowler will turn professional next year. The Liverpudlian, who went to the 2016 Olympics in Rio with Team GB, revealed the news at the launch of a new boxing gym in his home city. Fowler, 25, was present at the grand opening of Halewood ABC and he has outlined his plans for the paid code.
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Joshua: Knocking Klitschko Out Would Be The Cherry on Top!
Anthony Joshua is aiming to write his name in the books of heavyweight history when he takes on Wladimir Klitschko next year. The IBF king, who dismantled Inter-Continental champion and number eight-ranked challenger Eric Molina inside three rounds last Saturday at Manchester Arena, will take on the Ukrainian at Wembley Stadium.
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Josh Taylor Added To Carl Frampton vs. Leo Santa Cruz II Card
Josh Taylor will return to the ring next month. The Commonwealth super-lightweight champion, who took out Dave Ryan inside five rounds back in October to land the vacant belt, exclusively live on Channel 5, has been added to a Stateside card topped by one of his gym-mates.
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