When Jai Opetaia steps into the ring for his world title shot against Mairis Briedis on Saturday, it will mark the anniversary of one of the biggest boxing upsets on Australian soil. On that very same day five years ago, Brisbane teacher Jeff Horn shocked the world by beating hall-of-famer Manny Pacquiao. Opetaia’s task is perhaps even more formidable; the […]

EXCLUSIVE: Joe Joyce outlines his five-fight wish list as he plots bouts against Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury… with Joseph Parker the immediate target following what he vows to be a ‘spectacular’ KO win against Christian Hammer on Saturday Joe Joyce has named his five-fight wish list ahead of his return to the ring The ‘Juggernaut’ takes on journeyman Christian […]

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 KSI has offered Jake Paul and Tommy Fury a co-main event slot on his upcoming undercard after Fury was denied […]

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 BOXXER promoter Ben Shalom has revealed that Dillian Whyte will fight again and is expected to return to competition in […]

Jake Paul hits back at Tyson Fury’s X-rated ‘p****’ chant with ‘Beethoven’ jibe of his own as YouTuber laughs off Sheffield crowd’s insults ahead of his fight with boxing star’s brother Tommy in August YouTuber Jake Paul is set to fight Tommy Fury in a grudge match on August 6 Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury urged a crowd to sing ‘Jake […]

Offbeat news from the world of sport Floyd Mayweather's ex-girlfriend Anna Monroe has made sure the unblemished boxer won't forget her in a hurry after a steamy Instagram snap. Monroe took to Instagram to share a semi-naked snap, with her dignity covered by her hands and steam from the shower. The Brit also shared a video with the towel wrapped […]

Jake Paul has mocked Tyson Fury for getting a crowd to call him a p**** in their latest social media clash. WBC heavyweight boxing champion Fury mocked the American at Sheffield City Hall on Sunday evening ahead of his younger brother Tommy’s fight with Paul in August. During the evening, Fury taunted the 25-year-old by urging the crowd to sing […]

Tyson Fury ramps up his war of words with Jake Paul as he gets hundreds of fans to call him a ‘p***y’ at his after-party tour in Sheffield – ahead of his brother Tommy’s fight against the YouTuber in August Jake Paul is set to fight Tommy Fury in a grudge match on August 6 Tommy’s older brother, Tyson, is […]

Eddie Hearn, and his Dad Barry Hearn, are in talks to sell a minority stake in Matchroom Sport. KKR, CVC Capital Partners and Searchlight Capital, three private equity firms, are in talks with the father-son dup over a substantial minority. According to Sky News, talks centred on a deal that could value Matchroom at somewhere between £600m and £700m. However, […]

‘He pretends to be a nice guy but he’s not’: Canelo Alvarez calls Gennadiy Golovkin an ‘a**hole’ and vows to end the Kazakhstani’s career at a heated press conference ahead of the pair’s trilogy fight later this year Canelo Alvarez and Gennady Golovkin came face-to-face in Los Angeles Their hugely anticipated trilogy fight will take place in Las Vegas in September […]