Deontay Wilder reveals he ‘will fight for three more years maximum’ before quitting the sport to focus on his music… but plans to be an entertainer in his final fights, starting with Robert Helenius in New York Deontay Wilder claims he has three years left maximum before he quits boxing  The Bronze Bomber wants to be an entertainer as he […]

Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Boxing star Ricky Hatton has claimed that his ‘fat’ days are behind him as he looks ahead to his exhibition fight with Marco Antonio Barrera. The pair face off on November 12 and the former unified light-welterweight world champion has said he’s thoroughly enjoyed the body transformation that he’s […]

Chris Eubank JR and Conor Benn preview their fight We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is reportedly ‘near certain’ to […]

EXCLUSIVE: Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn is ‘near-certain’ to go ahead as promoter Eddie Hearn holds talks with three overseas bodies to licence the O2 showdown despite Benn’s failed drug test Eddie Hearn remains determined Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn will go ahead The British Boxing Board of Control have prohibited the fight from taking place  Sportsmail broke […]

Nikita Tszyu and Darkon Dryden come from proud boxing families, but that’s where the similarities end. Tszyu’s bloodlines are well known; father Kostya is hall-of-famer, while brother Tim’s next fight is for the tag of undisputed world champion. The Drydens aren’t as famous but also have skin in the game; Darken is undefeated in an injury-interrupted four-fight career; twin brother […]

Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr’s £15m clash going ahead could be decided at a hearing today as Eddie Hearn battles to keep the fight on. The bout was thrown into doubt yesterday after it was revealed Benn has produced a positive test for a fertility drug. The British […]

Previously covered University of Michigan for ESPN.com and AnnArbor.com Also covered Notre Dame for Fort Wayne Journal Gazette There will be more than the undisputed middleweight championship on the line when Savannah Marshall and Claressa Shields fight at the O2 Arena in London next Saturday. The WBC has announced it has created the Elizabethan Belt to award to the winner […]

Eddie Hearn has explained how the fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr can still go ahead this Saturday. The bout had been scheduled to take place at the O2 Arena but has now been cancelled by the British Boxing Board of Control after Benn tested positive for banned substance clomifene in a VADA test. The female fertility medication […]

‘See you all on Saturday’: Defiant Conor Benn insists his fight against Chris Eubank Jr is STILL ON despite the British Boxing Board of Control prohibiting the bout after his failed drugs test A defiant Conor Benn has insisted this weekend’s fight against Chris Eubank Jr is still going ahead despite failing a drugs test beforehand.  The highly anticipated bout – scheduled […]