Boxing prospect Evan Holyfield, son of the iconic former heavyweight champion Evander, has lost his undefeated record after suffering a stunning second round knockout loss to journeyman opponent Jurmain McDonald – a part-time fighter who also works as an electrician. The 24-year-old Holyfield was heavily favored to make easy work of McDonald, who …
Read More »British boxing prodigy dies in car crash at 18
A British boxing prospect dubbed the ‘next Amir Khan’ has been killed in a car accident in Birmingham, as confirmed by his promotor. Ali Tazeem signed his first professional contract just three weeks ago with Probellum and was tipped to have a big future ahead of him by former world …
Read More »Iranian Hulk denies ‘photoshop’ rumors after boxing rival claims he is ‘tiny’ (PHOTOS)
Sajad Gharibi, better known by his social media moniker of the ‘Iranian Hulk’, has hit out at his rival Martyn Ford for accusations that his Instagram fame has been built on heavily-edited photographs. Gharibi, who is set to tangle with Ford – who has been tagged by some as the ‘world’s …
Read More »Iranian Hulk ridiculed as ‘photoshopped’ by rival ahead of boxing bout
The man known as ‘The Iranian Hulk’ Sajad Gharibi has commanded a hefty social media following due to his gigantic, comic book-style 370lbs frame but the man who is set to step into the boxing ring with him, the 6ft 8in Brit Martyn Ford, says that computer wizardry has played …
Read More »Klitschko brothers plot ‘special messages’ for Usyk boxing match
Boxing legends Vitali Klitschko and Wladimir Klitschko have said they want Oleksandr Usyk to share “special messages” during his defense of his heavyweight titles which will be one of the most high-profile fights of 2022. WBA (Super), IBF, WBO and IBO champion Usyk confirmed last week that he was leaving …
Read More »Boxing icon Tyson names astronomical price for Jake Paul fight
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has named his price for fighting Jake Paul if he enters the ring for the first time since 2020 against the YouTuber and rookie pugilist. Tyson, 55, last laced up gloves to take on former pound-for-pound great Roy Jones Jr in an exhibition bout in …
Read More »Game of Thrones giant Thor beats bitter rival in boxing’s heaviest fight (VIDEO)
Game of Thrones star Hafthor Bjornsson – known as ‘The Mountain’ in the hit series because of his colossal 6ft 9in frame – beat former World’s Strongest Man rival Eddie Hall in their long-awaited boxing match at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Saturday. 2017 World’s Strongest Man Hall …
Read More »Boxing icon Klitschko makes Ukraine war claim
Legendary fighter Vitali Klitschko has joined Ukraine’s military reservists, with the mayor of Kiev claiming the country is at war and reportedly making a remark about Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian hero Klitschko, who was a boxing champion in three decades before his final title defense in 2012, has started participating in …
Read More »Female boxing champion Shields draws anger by claiming that bisexual Superman character is ‘pushing an agenda on children’
Multiple boxing title holder Shields, who is one of the most successful boxers in US history, is known for her outspoken views, including a self-lionising theory that she is second only to Muhammad Ali. The 2012 and 2016 Olympic gold medalist could not contain her criticism when she discovered that …
Read More »‘Wilder got robbed of a KO’: Boxing fans accuse referee of ‘crazy slow’ count after Fury was dropped
Fury ultimately had his hand raised after finishing his American rival with a short right hook against the ropes to bring the curtain down on what was a classic heavyweight title fight on Saturday night. His win wasn’t without some hiccups, though, as Fury was forced to survive a torrid …
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