Promotion organization BOXXER today announced the signing of an exclusive long-term contract with the former heavyweight champion Joseph Parker (30-2, 21 KOs). Currently, Parker is ranked 2nd in the WBO rankings and 3rd in the WBC. Parker's debut with BOXXER and Sky Sports will be announced in the near future.
In the IBF cruiserweight eliminator "Midnight Train" Richard Riakporhe (15-0, 11 KOs) stopped in the second round Fabio Turchi (20-2, 14 KOs) with a devastating hook to the liver in the main event of the evening at the OVO Arena in London. Turchi, after the blow, could hardly get to his feet, but his corner rushed into the ring with a towel to save the ward from further punishment.
Derek Chisora (32-12, 2 KOs) defended Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KO), who recently verbally threatened students who accused him of being cowardly and avoiding a fight with Tyson Fury.
According to British Mail Sport, Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs) is negotiating a fight for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion with the winner of the fight Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) against Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs).
Derek Chisora (32-12, 2 KOs) I am sure that on July 9 in London he will repay Kubrat Pulev (29-2, 14 KOs) for his last defeat. During yesterday's press conference, Chisora even offered his opponent a bet that he would finish the fight ahead of schedule. “I guarantee there will be a knockout!” the Englishman said.
Saturday at a boxing night in Miami Trevor Bryan (22-0, 15 KOs) and Daniel Dubois (17-1, 16 KOs) will fight for the WBA "regular" heavyweight belt. Brian weighed 117.7 kg, Dubois - 109.5 kg.
At Lou DiBella's boxing night in Verona, New York, the 27-year-old Tokyo Olympic heavyweight champion Bakhodir Jalolov (11-0, 11 KOs) hard knocked out Jack Mulovaya (11-3-1, 7 KOs) in the eighth round.
Eddie Hearn believes that victory Anthony Joshua (24-2, 22 KOs) in a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk (19-0, 13 KOs) will significantly increase the chances of returning to the ring Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs).
Thanks to the victory over Nonito Donaire, Naoya Inoue became the new leader of the P4P rating of The Ring magazine, ahead of Oleksandr Usyk.
Larry Holmes One of the greatest heavyweight champions in history. Today, number one in this weight category is Tyson Fury (32-0-1, 23 KOs), despite the announcement of his retirement. One way or another, Holmes is convinced that fans will still see the "Gypsy King" in action.
