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  • James Holland

Alexander Povetkin 'upset' by brutal Dillian Whyte defeat, says promoter

The Russian was handed just the third defeat of his career by Dillian Whyte on Saturday night.

    • Joe Hewlett
    • Joe Hewlett

    Amir Khan wants Kell Brook next, vows to knock him out inside six rounds

    The 34-year-old's two-fight shortlist is Kell Brook and Manny Pacquiao before calling time on an illustrious career inside the ring.

      • Joe Hewlett
      • Joe Hewlett

      Manny Pacquiao vs Terence Crawford close to being agreed, Abu Dhabi to host

      It could prove to be the Fight of the Year if the welterweight showdown gets confirmed.

        • Joe Hewlett
        • Joe Hewlett

        Eddie Hearn demands showdown between Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder

        The Londoner is back on track for a world title but his wait for a championship fight could go on with Joshua and Fury set to fight next.

          • Joe Hewlett
          • Joe Hewlett

          Michael Conlan returns, Sonny Edwards to challenge for IBF world title

          Edwards is looking to follow into the footsteps of older brother Charlie, by becoming world champion.

            • Joe Hewlett
            • Joe Hewlett

            Oscar De La Hoya confirms boxing comeback at the age of 48

            The Golden Boy has mentioned a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather this summer...

              • Joe Hewlett
              • Joe Hewlett

              What have they signed? John Fury questions whether Joshua vs Fury happens

              Eddie Hearn had claimed the duo signed a two-fight deal, but John Fury - father of Tyson - said there is “no date, no venue, no nothing”.

                • Seb Sternik
                • Seb Sternik

                Whyte is back! Brit knocks out Povetkin and sets sights on world title shot

                Dillian Whyte is back in the world title picture after knocking out Alexander Povetkin in Gibraltar.

                  • Joe Hewlett
                  • Joe Hewlett

                  Alexander Povetkin and Dillian Whyte hit the scales ahead of rematch

                  Whyte twice put Povetkin on the canvas in the first bout last August, only to see the former WBA champion defeat him with a fifth-round knockout.

                    • Joe Hewlett
                    • Joe Hewlett

                    Amanda Serrano returns to the ring and successfully defends her world titles

                    Serrano rolled back the years with a thunderous body shot to retain her featherweight world titles in Plaza del Quinto Centenario, San Juan.

                      • Joe Hewlett
                      • Joe Hewlett

                      Dillian Whyte relaxed ahead of ‘most important fight of career’

                      Whyte will face Russian Alexander Povetkin in a heavyweight rematch in Gibraltar on Saturday.

                        • Joe Hewlett
                        • Joe Hewlett

                        Amir Khan vows to make Tal Singh boxing’s first Sikh world champion

                        Khan is looking to make history, but this time outside of the ropes...

                          • Joe Hewlett
                          • Joe Hewlett

                          Jamel Herring vs Carl Frampton ring walk time confirmed ahead of fight

                          Frampton is bidding to become Ireland's first three-division world champion next weekend in Dubai.

                            • Joe Hewlett
                            • Joe Hewlett

                            Oscar De La Hoya: Ryan Garcia's next opponent will be revealed soon

                            Garcia has options on the table and will speak with Hall of Fame fighter and promoter Oscar De La Hoya this week.

                              • Joe Hewlett
                              • Joe Hewlett

                              Derek Chisora questions how Dillian Whyte wins ahead of Povetkin rematch

                              Whyte's rematch with Povetkin is seen as win or bust, according to the boxing fraternity.

                                • Joe Hewlett
                                • Joe Hewlett

                                Mike Tyson confirms date for trilogy bout with Evander Holyfield

                                It appears Tyson and Holyfield will collide 24 years on from their "Bite Fight" rematch in 1997,

                                  • Joe Hewlett
                                  • Joe Hewlett

                                  Dillian Whyte wants world heavyweight title shot if he beats Alexander Povetkin

                                  Brixton fighter Whyte, 32, is bidding for revenge in Gibraltar after falling victim to a stunning knock-out by the 41-year-old Russian in August.

                                    • Joe Hewlett
                                    • Joe Hewlett

                                    Chris Eubank Jr. to face Marcus Morrison after demanding Canelo and Golovkin fights

                                    Eubank Jr. was in contention for a world title shot next, but instead has opted to face a British fighter who has a less-than-impressive record.

                                      • Joe Hewlett
                                      • Joe Hewlett

                                      Could light heavyweight king Artur Beterbiev be next for Canelo Alvarez?

                                      Boxing's preeminent knockout artist didn't disappoint his partisan fans.

                                        • Lewis Oldham
                                        • Lewis Oldham

                                        Tony Bellew: Lawrence Okolie the 'favourite' against Mairis Briedis and Ilunga Makabu

                                        'The Sauce' is targeting a unification fight with IBF world cruiserweight champion Mairis Briedis next…

                                          • Lewis Oldham
                                          • Lewis Oldham

                                          Teddy Atlas predicts another Anthony Joshua “blackout” against Tyson Fury

                                          Mike Tyson’s former trainer has backed the Gypsy King to “stop” Anthony Joshua in their huge unification bout later this year…

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