Photo gallery of Usyk-Joshua's debut press conference in Saudi Arabia
Andrew Karlov
June 22, 2022, 4:29 a.m.

The official countdown to one of the biggest heavyweight rematches in the history of the sport began when the world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk met with Anthony Joshua in the coastal city of Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Beterbiev's coach predicted the winner of the Usyk-Joshua rematch
Dmitriy Kel
June 21, 2022, 6:07 p.m.

Mark Ramsey, trainer for the WBC, IBF and WBO light heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev, believes that the holder of WBA, WBO and IBF titles in the heavyweight division Oleksandr Usyk will win again Anthony Joshua in the upcoming rematch.

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Usyk and Joshua press conference statements
Andrew Karlov
June 21, 2022, 2:30 p.m.

The long-awaited revenge is to take place in Saudi Arabia on August 20 Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) with Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) for the IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight belts. Both gentlemen today took part in the debut press conference dedicated to this event.

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Usyk-Joshua 2. Live broadcast of the press conference
Andrew Karlov
June 21, 2022, 6:28 a.m.

Live broadcast of a press conference in Saudi Arabia, where the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshuaand who will meet face to face in Jeddah on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, for the first time since they crossed gloves last September in London. Don't miss the live press ...

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Smith: "After the blow to the ear, I lost my concentration"
Andrew Karlov
June 21, 2022, 5:46 a.m.

“When he hit me hard at the end of the first round, I lost my concentration,” said Joe Smith Jr. (27-4, 21 KOs), who lost his WBO light heavyweight belt last Saturday against Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs).

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Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are in talks to fight
Andrew Karlov
June 21, 2022, 4:57 a.m.

Jake Paul (5-0, 4 KOs) came to a preliminary verbal agreement with Mike Tyson about an exhibition match. At least, that's what a well-known blogger says, who is making bolder steps in the world of boxing.

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Warren: 'Dubois and Joyce are looking forward to belt fights'
Andrew Karlov
June 21, 2022, 3:43 a.m.

Frank Warren stated that, immediately after the rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua, he will begin to put pressure on the leadership of the WBA and WBO to set the dates for the mandatory defense of the championship belts. British promoter represents interests Daniel Dubois (18-1, ...

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Ivan Dychko returns to Argentina
Andrew Karlov
June 20, 2022, 2:03 p.m.

Four days ago, information about the opponent and the fight appeared Jarrell Miller (23-0-1, 20 KOs). Today it became known that within the same evening on June 23, Buenos Aires will also perform Ivan Dychko (11-0, 11 KOs).

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Andy Cruz Gomez has fled Cuba and plans to make his pro debut
Andrew Karlov
June 20, 2022, 1:57 p.m.

Andy Cruz Gomez, three-time world champion in Olympic boxing (2017, 2019, 2021) and gold medalist of the Tokyo Olympics (2021), was supposed to make his professional debut in mid-May, but was pulled out of the fight due to a conflict with the coach. And then there was information that the ...

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Povetkin says he's thinking about returning to the ring
Andrew Karlov
June 20, 2022, 8:09 a.m.

Alexander Povetkin (36-3-1, 25 KOs) announced his retirement almost exactly a year ago, but he probably got bored at home and does not rule out a return to the ring.

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