Johnny Fisher could never have imagined his next fight during a history lecture at Exeter University. But it was here that the seed for his boxing career was planted, ultimately shaping who he is today. 3 Eddie Hearn has dubbed Johnny Fisher a ‘world class prospect’Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom Now, at 25 years old, he is … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch with Tyson Fury is fast approaching, but a simulation has already determined the outcome. Usyk and Fury will meet in an illustrious second heavyweight meeting this weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, six months on from their first enthralling clash. 3 Fury and Usyk were streets apart in a simulated boutCredit: Undisputed The … Read more
Tyson Fury endured one the most torrid rounds of his career when Oleksandr Usyk rocked him in their first world heavyweight title fight. In that ninth round the referee deemed Fury had only been held up by the ropes and handed him a count. But rather than seeing that moment of severe jeopardy as a … Read more
WBO president Gustavo Olivieri has confirmed to talkSPORT.com that the major sanctioning body will not stand in the way of a trilogy bout between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk. The WBO are next up in the sanctioning body rotation system to order a mandatory challenger for the winner of the upcoming rematch on December 21 … Read more
Tyson Fury claims he is planning to come in at a career-heaviest weight for his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. Usyk handed Fury the first defeat of his professional career in May via split decision but ‘The Gypsy King’ will have the opportunity exact his revenge on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 3 Fury looks … Read more
Undefeated Welsh boxer Rhys Edwards will now face Peter McGrail on the the Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk undercard. McGrail was already scheduled to fight on the card against Dennis McCann, but McCann was removed after failing a pre-fight drugs test with an adverse finding discovered. 3 Undefeated star Edwards will step in at short … Read more
Tyson Fury is searching for redemption as much as glory when he rematches Oleksandr Usyk this weekend, live on talkSPORT. The Gypsy King failed to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion since 1999 when he lost to the Ukrainian in May. 3 Usyk briefly held all the belts as the world heavyweight championCredit: GETTY Fury instantly … Read more
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to make more money from Saturday’s rematch than they did in their historic first fight. The heavyweight rivals clashed in May, with Fury losing for the first time as Usyk was crowned undisputed champion. 2 Fury and Usyk will meet again just before ChristmasCredit: Ian Walton/Matchroom ‘The Gypsy … Read more
Oleksandr Usyk’s team director, Sergey Lapin, has given talkSPORT.com a unique insight into his client’s camp for the upcoming rematch with Tyson Fury. The Ukrainian handed Fury his first defeat as a professional in May via split decision but will have to repeat his heroics on December 21 in order to erase all doubt over … Read more
Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson both expect different outcomes when Oleksandr Usyk rematches Tyson Fury next weekend. Usyk is set to do battle with Fury for the second time in Riyadh next Saturday, six months on from his sensational points victory over the ‘Gypsy King’ in May to claim the undisputed heavyweight world titles. 3 … Read more