Hearn: Joshua needs good sparring partners
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 5, 2020, 3:30 a.m.

On December 5 in London Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21 KOs) will have to defend his WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight belts against Kubrat Pulev (28-1, 14 KOs). Promoter Eddie Hearn asks AJ's team not to underestimate the Bulgarian and choose their sparring partners better than before their last ...

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Golovkin is in no hurry to return, waiting for the fans at the stands
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 4, 2020, 10:23 p.m.

According to the latest unofficial information, Gennady Golovkin (40-1-1, 35 KOs) will have his next fight in early October against the unbeaten Polish challenger Kamil Szeremeta (21-0, 5 KOs), but there is no official news on this yet.

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Magomedsharipov vs Rodriguez is canceled again
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 4, 2020, 9:45 a.m.

The duel of Zabit Magomedsharipov and Yair Rodriguez was once again canceled. Rodriguez received a serious injury of his leg, so he will not be able to fight the Russian on August 29 in Las Vegas. This information was provided by UFC President Dana White.

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Leffler believes that Klitschko could still become champion
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 4, 2020, 7:48 a.m.

Tom Leffler believes that 44-year-old Wladimir Klitschko could return to the ring and reclaim the title of the heavyweight champion. The former promoter of the Ukrainian, however, emphasizes that he does not know if Doctor Steel Hammer will ever decide to hold an official fight as a pro again.

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VADA wants to test Tyson and Jones for doping
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 4, 2020, 5:43 a.m.

According to The Ring magazine, the VADA was interested in the fight of Mike Tyson and Roy Jones, scheduled for September 12. According to Ryan O'Hara, who wrote for The Ring, VADA will be in talks with sanctioning authorities, possibly with the California State Athletic Commission, to force ...

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Warren offers Hearn some interesting fights
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 3, 2020, 7:37 p.m.

Frank Warren, via social media, offered Eddie Hearn a series of fights in which boxers from his Queensberry Promotions stable could face off opponents from Matchroom Boxing. Hearn has yet to respond to a colleague's suggestion.

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Khabib to prepare for Gaethje at home
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 3, 2020, 9:41 a.m.

Reigning UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov will be preparing for his next fight in Russia. The famous journalist Ariel Helwani was informed about this by Khabib's friend and partner in the AKA gym, Daniel Cormier. He also said that the head coach of the AKA gym, Javier Mendez, will ...

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Dubois vs Joyce may be postponed again
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 3, 2020, 4:53 a.m.

Frank Warren announced that he does not rule out another postponement of the fight of Daniel Dubois (14-0, 13 KOs) and Joe Joyce (11-0, 10 KOs). It was recently announced that the fight will take place on October 24 at the O2 Arena in London, but the British ...

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Dana White says McGregor won't fight in UFC this year
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 3, 2020, 3:45 a.m.

Dana White, president of UFC, commented on the situation surrounding Conor McGregor and his possible return. First, the functionary announced that the Irishman will not fight at his promotion in 2020. Secondly, Dana White doesn't know if McGregor will return next year. At least UFC doesn't plan anything for ...

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WBC President: Tyson and Jones must fight in helmets and heavy gloves
Andrew Karlov
Aug. 2, 2020, 6:57 p.m.

WBC's head Mauricio Sulaiman is concerned with formula of Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. meeting.

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