Former world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) and his trainer Malik Scott continue to prepare for his return to the ring on October 15 in New York City. The opponent for the American will be Finn Robert Helenius. The day before, Wilder posted a video of his footwork on social media.
Eddie Hearn announced that he made Deontay Wilder (42-2-1, 41 KOs) an offer to fight Dillian Whyte (28-3, 19 KOs). The fight could take place in the Middle East in the first quarter of next year.
Tyson Fury (31-0-1, 23 KOs) had to officially inform the WBC management if he supports his decision to retire from the sport and if he is giving up his heavyweight championship belt. "The Gypsy King" was given one more week to make that decision. The head of the World Boxing Council, Mauricio Suleiman, said on Twitter that the reason for the extension is the tragic death in Fury's family, but it seems that it is really more about a possible fight between Fury and Alexander Usik for four belts.
Richard Comey (30-4, 27 KOs) and Jose Pedraza (29-4, 14 KOs) have made it to the super lightweight limit at the official Top Rank weigh-in ceremony in Tulsa. The bout between the two former world champions is scheduled for ten rounds. Commie weighed in at 63 kilograms, while Pedraza weighed in at 63.4 kilograms.
Bob Arum, co-promoter of WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, hopes to organize a mega-fight of his ward against WBA, WBO and IBF titleholder Alexander Usik.
Trainer of Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) Robert Garcia commented on Saturday night's loss to IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Alexander Usik (20-0, 13 KOs) for the first time since his return match. The American believes that the Ukrainian showed stronger character and will to win.
Eddie Hearn stated that Anthony Joshua (24-3, 22 KOs) does not intend to rest long after his recent loss to Alexander Usik. The two-time world heavyweight champion will be back in the training room soon, and his next professional fight is scheduled for December or January next year.
Conor Benn showed incredible hand speed by posting a short video on social media of his preparation for his Oct. 8 fight in London against Chris Eubank Jr. The bout is scheduled to take place at 157 pounds (71.2 kg).
Joseph Parker (30-2, 21 KOs) boasted strong sparring partners to help him prepare for his fight against Joe Joyce (14-0, 13 KOs). The New Zealander is being helped by WBC World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury and Martin Bakole, among others, to get in shape.
Saul Alvarez (57-2-2, 39 KOs) and Gennady Golovkin (42-1-1, 37 KOs) know the makeup of the judging crew that will serve their fight on September 17 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
