Mike Coppinger, ESPN Boxing InsiderDec 20, 2024, 07:41 AM ET Close Mike Coppinger has covered boxing since 2010 with roles at USA Today, Ring Magazine and The Athletic before he joined ESPN in 2021. You can follow him on Twitter: @MikeCoppinger Boxing’s top two big men clash Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Tyson Fury … Read more
A leather-jacket wearing Tyson Fury weighed in just under four stone heavier than Oleksandr Usyk ahead of their heavyweight rematch as both fighters remained fully clothed as they stood on the scales. Fury was a career-heaviest 281lbs (20st 1lb), while tracksuit-wearing Usyk weighed 226lbs (16st 2lb). A staredown of unprecedented duration the day before had … Read more
The Adidas Boxing Day sale looks set to match the brand’s Black Friday sale in terms of discounts on trainers and sports kits. While Boxing Day is still officially a week away, you don’t have to look too hard to find an Adidas bargain now, with live discounts available directly from the Adidas outlet and … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk will not be allowed to kiss his cross, which caused controversy in his win over Tyson Fury in May. The Ukrainian champion was seen kissing an object during his split-decision victory over Fury in Riyadh in May. 3 Fans claimed Usyk used an inhaler, but the allegations were falseCredit: DAZN Boxing fans on … Read more
A lot can happen in three minutes, as shown by some of the most iconic rounds of boxing ever seen in the ring. Heavyweight wars, dazzling recoveries and even a few stunning blowouts all feature in talkSPORT.com’s countdown. 7 Mike Tyson obliterated Michael Spinks to become the undisputed heavyweight champion in his primeCredit: Getty Images … Read more
Harry Kane set a Premier League record in his final season at Tottenham and it may never be broken. The festive piece of history came against Brentford on Boxing Day in 2022. 2 Kane has scored more Boxing Day goals than anyone else in Premier League historyCredit: Getty 2 Alan Shearer could have a festive … Read more
WBO president Gustavo Olivieri has laid out the criteria Jake Paul must meet to receive a world ranking from the major sanctioning body. The hottest topic amongst boxing’s alphabet bodies right now is whether the YouTuber is deserving of making it into their respective top 15 ratings 2 Paul beat Tyson last time out in … Read more
Chris Eubank Jr has hinted that a huge showdown with Conor Benn could be moving closer. Eubank Jr recently defeated Kamil Szeremeta in a routine return stoppage win, before bitter rival Benn scrambled in the ring and the pair faced off. 3 Eubank Jr and Benn have both vowed to beat each other in 2025Credit: … Read more
Wladimir Klitschko is backing Oleksandr Usyk to defeat Tyson Fury when they rematch this Saturday live on Sky Sports Box Office. Boxing legend Klitschko has been linked with an unexpected return to the sport to pursue a world heavyweight title at the record-breaking age of 48. It was Fury who defeated the Ukrainian star in … Read more
Australia’s Nathan McSweeney leaves a ball during during play on day one of the third Test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane. (AP/PTI) Nathan McSweeney has been dropped from the Australian squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against India. The 25-year-old opener struggled to make an impact during his debut series, … Read more