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Boxing Joshua Lacked Confidence Against Usyk - Wilder

Joshua Was Lacking In Confidence Against Usyk – Wilder

August 25, 2022 4:41 am

Heavyweight Deontay Wilder has pointed out that he believes that Anthony Joshua’s lack of confidence played a key role during his loss to Oleksandr Usyk in the rematch which was held on Sunday morning.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that analysts who have commented on the game have somewhat agreed that Joshua delivered an improved performance in Saudi Arabia following his loss to Usyk last year however, it wasn’t just good enough as the Ukrainian retained his heavyweight titles via split decision.

Wilder, who is set for a ring return on October 15 against Finland’s Robert Helenius, believes Joshua …

GOtv Brings WBF Heavyweight Title Fight To Nigeria

December 13, 2019 5:20 am

A World Boxing Federation (WBF) Intercontinental heavyweight title bout between US-based Nigerian, Onoriode “Godzilla” Ehwariemi, and Argentina’s Ariel “Chiquito” Baracamonte will headline the 20th edition of GOtv Boxing Night (GOtv Boxing Night 20).

This was announced in Lagos, yesterday, at a press conference addressed by the organisers, Flykite Productions. The bout is one of the nine scheduled for the show slated to hold on 28 December, at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

Chief Executive Officer of Flykite Productions, Jenkins Alumona, said the bout, which is the biggest to be staged on Nigerian soil in decades, is a part-fullfillment of the …

Wilder KOs Ortiz To Retain WBC Heavyweight Title

November 24, 2019 2:07 pm

Unbeaten Deontay Wilder landed a devastating right hand to knock out Luis Ortiz in the seventh round and retain his World Boxing Council heavyweight title.

The 34-year-old Wilder remains on course to achieve his goal of unifying all four heavyweight belts despite being largely outboxed by Ortiz before the explosive one-punch finish at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas late Saturday night.

“When I see the right shot, it is baby good night,” Wilder said.

Unbeaten in 43 fights, Wilder showed why he is widely regarded as the most destructive puncher in the resurgent heavyweight division.

The “Bronze Bomber” …

Anthony Joshua Engages German Heavyweight Pervizaj

October 24, 2019 1:22 am

Anthony Joshua is sparring with Albon Pervizaj ahead of his eagerly-anticipated rematch against Andy Ruiz Jnr.

Joshua is eager to be in the best possible shape for his clash against Ruiz, which takes place in Saudi Arabia on December 7.

Joshua is eager to respond after his defeat to Ruiz in the initial clash against Ruiz in June.

Pervizaj is one of several sparring partners that Joshua is going to bring in as he prepares for the rematch.

24-year-old Pervizaj has a record of 12 victories and no defeats

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Saudi Arabia to host Joshua vs Ruiz world heavyweight fight

August 10, 2019 12:01 am

Saudi Arabia will host the world heavyweight title rematch between Britain’s Anthony Joshua and champion Andy Ruiz Jr of the United States in December, a decision certain to spark controversy due to the Gulf kingdom’s human rights record.

The high-profile December 7 duel, dubbed ‘Clash on the Dunes’, will see Joshua trying to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles he sensationally lost to Ruiz in New York in June.

The bout will take place in Diriyah, which incorporates the UNESCO World Heritage site of Al-Turaif, on the outskirts of Riyadh — a dramatic contrast to the iconic Madison …