Tag: Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua Ready to Fight Tyson Fury after Title Rematch Loss

6Sep

By Osaretin BalogbanNo Comments

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Anthony Joshua Ready to Fight Tyson Fury after Title Rematch Loss

Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua, has accepted the request of boxing world champion, Tyson Fury to contest in a boxing match. Joshua accepted the request when he responded to a public challenge on Monday via Instagram for a ‘Battle of Britain’. See Also: Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles Although the 32-year-old lost his title rematch against Ukraine Champion Oleksandr Usyk last month, he said he was ready to fight fury this coming December. “I don’t do online discussions just for clout." “So if you’re really about it, shout @258mgt (Joshua’s management company). I’ll be ready in December,” Joshua wrote on an Instagram story." Source: Daily Post

Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles

21Aug

By Kosi UchennaNo Comments

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Anthony Joshua Loses To Usyk Again, Fails To Reclaim Heavyweight Titles

Anthony Joshua has lost his rematch against Ukrainian boxer, Oleksandr Usyk by a split decision. Usyk beat the Nigeria-born British boxer to retain his heavyweight titles after two out of the three judges scored him above Joshua — 115-113 and 116-112. Joshua was defeated by Usyk in front of thousands of fans that watched the fight at King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in the late hours of Saturday. Joshua was hoping to reclaim the WBA, IBF, and WBO titles which he lost to Usyk in September 2021. The bout lasted up to 12 rounds before the judges decided the winner. After the announcement of the winner, Joshua threw two of his title belts over the side of the ropes before walking out of the ring. The boxer later reentered the ring, took the ...

Joshua Dumps Trainer McCracken Ahead Usyk’s Rematc

7Jan

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Joshua Dumps Trainer McCracken Ahead Usyk’s Rematc

Anthony Joshua has confirmed he will ‘work with some good coaches’ in a ‘new environment’ before his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. This is coming after questions were asked over Joshua’s coaching team after his defeat to Usyk in September. Following the loss, AJ spent time in America visiting several gyms and coaches, ahead of his contracted rematch with the Ukrainian this year. Joshua has appeared to suggest he will switch up his training squad or base, having consulted Rob McCracken. He said in a Dubai interview: “I’m a loyal character. I believe loyalty’s important. Read Also: 2021 AFCON: Super Eagles To Depart For Garoua Today Via Charted Flight “I’ve been based in Sheffield and had a good chat with my coach and I wanna try some new things, I wanna try a new environment. “Maybe...

10Oct

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

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Anthony Joshua Officially Triggers Rematch Clause To Face Oleksandr Usyk

Anthony Joshua has triggered a rematch clause with heavyweight rival Oleksandr Usyk, his promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed on Saturday night. The Ukrainian’s team had already indicated a rematch clause had been activated in principle. Speaking during the Liam Smith-Anthony Fowler card in Liverpool, Hearn confirmed a date in the first part of 2022 was now firmly on the agenda. “He (Joshua) has got his head back in the game, he is training now and today we officially triggered the rematch for the Oleksandr Usyk fight which we will see early next spring,” Hearn said on DAZN. See Also: Victor Osimhen Voted Serie A September Player Of The Month “Back in the game and looking for him to become a three-time heavyweight world champion. “That is officially triggered now and we will si...

Anthony Joshua Taken To Hospital With a Suspected Broken Eye Socket

26Sep

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports, Youths

Anthony Joshua Taken To Hospital With a Suspected Broken Eye Socket

Anthony Joshua was taken to hospital with a suspected broken eye socket after his battering by Oleksandr Usyk. And promoter Eddie Hearn revealed the deposed heavyweight champ could not see out of it after the ninth round of his heavy points defeat. Joahua failed to make use of his 18lb weight advantage over former cruiserweight king Usyk, who landed a barrage of heavy southpaw shots throughout the bout at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. By the 10th round of a thrilling contest, AJ had a visible black and swollen eye as Usyk took control of the bout. The Ukrainian finished with a flourish in the final rounds to put the result beyond doubt and seal a unanimous 117-112, 116-112 and 115-113 verdict was announced at White Hart Lane. Joshua was promptly escorted from the ring and t...

WBO Issues Joshua 48-Hour Ultimatum to Secure Fury Mega-Fight

20May

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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WBO Issues Joshua 48-Hour Ultimatum to Secure Fury Mega-Fight

The World Wrestling Organisation, WBO, has issued Anthony Joshua a 48 hours ultimatum to prove his bout with Tyson Fury can take place before he is mandated to fight Oleksandr Usyk. The decision would serve as a hindrance to the planned undisputed heavyweight championship fight between Joshua and Fury billed for August 14 in Saudi Arabia, SkySports reports. A court ruling on Monday that said Fury must fight Deontay Wilder again on September 15, implied that Joshua may fight Usyk next. Promoter, Eddie Hearn had labelled Usyk as Joshua’s “Plan B” because he is the WBO mandatory challenger. Earlier, the governing body had agreed to keep Usyk’s right pending due to the magnitude of the Joshua vs Fury title bout but Joshua has two days to prove the fight can go ahead unless he will ...

I Thought #EndSARS Protest Was Against Virus – Joshua

26Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

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I Thought #EndSARS Protest Was Against Virus – Joshua

British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua said he thought the #EndSARs protests which rocked Nigeria in October was a fight against the popular virus Severe acute respiratory syndrome which also has the SARS acronym. In an exclusive interview with Punch Newspaper, Joshua said because he had never been a victim of police brutality while in Nigeria, he had never heard of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad. Joshua joined global stars in supporting the #EndSARS movement after Nigerians had gone to the streets to protest against the activities of SARS whose officers were accused of extrajudicial killings, unlawful detentions, torture, extortion and various forms of abuses. The boxer said it was after his uncle called his attention to the protests in Nigeria that he had to read more about SARS ...

President Buhari Commends Anthony Joshua

13Dec

By Chinedu IbeakanmaNo Comments

Nigeria, Sports

President Buhari Commends Anthony Joshua

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday expressed delight over the victory recorded by Nigerian-born international heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, against Kubrat Pulev on Saturday night. Joshua had knocked his Bulgarian opponent, Pulev, out in the ninth round of their title fight in London, retaining his IBF, WBA and WBO titles. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, President Buhari said Joshua had done Nigeria proud, just as he had served boxing enthusiasts globally an evening of pleasure through his Saturday night victory. “The President says by retaining his IBF, WBA, and WBO titles, Joshua has given boxing lovers round the world, and particularly in Nigeria, something to cheer. “He recalls his meeting with the heavy...

Nigerian Born Boxer, Anthony Joshua not Ruled Out of Bout with Pulev – Hearn

12Jun

By Obiajulu Joel NwoluNo Comments

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Nigerian Born Boxer, Anthony Joshua not Ruled Out of Bout with Pulev – Hearn

Eddie Hearn has allayed fears of any serious injury to the knee of Nigerian born boxer Anthony Joshua. Boxing promoter, Hearn has said that the fitness of Joshua would not be in question when he faces Kubrat Pulev. Joshua is speculated to have hurt his knee. Joshua, the WBA, WBO and IBF champion would be fit in time from the injury he picked up in training to fight Bulgarian Pulev for IBF title. Fears were expressed after Joshua attended the Black Lives Matter protest last week with a shield over his knee. Hearn has put speculation of a surgery to bed with this latest clarification. Hearn is quoted to have said, “When you’re on crutches with your leg in a brace it is never great, but it’s not something that will affect his 2020 career or his career at all,” “He will have ...