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Five reasons why Tyson Fury is world heavyweight champion

From the lowest of lows, the "Gypsy King" is better than ever as we head into a potential all-British showdown between Fury and Joshua this summer to determine heavyweight's undisputed champion.

    • Joe Hewlett
    • Joe Hewlett

    Behind the Gloves: Meet the trainer behind Gennadiy Golovkin's best moments

    “I think that a lot of coaches today, unfortunately, are not protected contractually. We are probably the most significant part of a fighter’s team."

      • Lewis Oldham
      • Lewis Oldham

      Behind the Gloves: The man who became cruiserweight's longest reigning champion

      A look into the career of Johnny Nelson, who despite all adversity, became world champion and broke records along the way.

        • Joe Hewlett
        • Joe Hewlett

        Josh Warrington vacates world title, targets Xu Can or Gary Russell Jr. next

        Warrington doesn't want another 'snoozefest' against Galahad and instead wants to target the big names in the division, something Hearn has backed despite promoting both of them.

          • Joe Hewlett
          • Joe Hewlett

          Troy Isley signs Top Rank deal, will make his debut on February 13

          The Northern Virginia native will turn pro Feb. 13 on the Joe Smith Jr.-Maxim Vlasov undercard.

            • Joe Hewlett
            • Joe Hewlett

            Eddie Hearn: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury showdown 'eclipses all belts'

            “We will do whatever we can to make sure that every belt in boxing is on the line for the Tyson Fury fight”

              • Joe Hewlett
              • Joe Hewlett

              Confirmed: Dillian Whyte’s rematch against Alexander Povetkin scheduled for March 6

              "Even in a pandemic I feel like this is the strongest start to a year Matchroom have had in a long time."

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                Ryan Garcia feels he proved himself with win over 'heartbroken' Luke Campbell

                The American stopped the 2012 Olympic champion in the seventh round in Dallas.

                  • Joe Hewlett
                  • Joe Hewlett

                  Boxing events set to resume in mid-February after January break

                  The British Boxing Board of Control earlier this month announced that events in January had been suspended.

                    • Joe Hewlett
                    • Joe Hewlett

                    David Haye has 'no issues' with trilogy between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield

                    David Haye's verdict on Tyson vs Holyfield 3: "As long as everyone’s healthy to get in there and do it, crack on. What else are you gonna do?"

                      • Joe Hewlett
                      • Joe Hewlett

                      Ryan Garcia defeats Luke Campbell with devastating body shot, wants 'Tank' next

                      Garcia is now mandatory challenger to WBC champion Devin Haney although the Golden Boy fighter has admitted he would prefer to take on Gervonta Davis.

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                        • News Feeds

                        Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez makes dominant return with victory over Callum Smith

                        Saul Alvarez - boxing's Pound-for-Pound No.1 - has suffered just one defeat in 56 pro bouts with it coming to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2013 via majority-decision.

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                          5 Things we learned from Anthony Joshua’s victory over Kubrat Pulev

                          Joshua took his record to 24-1 with an impressive win over Pulev.

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                            Kell Brook in 'prime' condition to upset Terence Crawford

                            Brook has not lifted a world title since he lost his IBF belt to Gennady Golovkin in 2016.

                              • Planet Sport writer
                              • Planet Sport writer

                              Natasha Jonas offers free food and boxing lessons to struggling families

                              “[We] can't change the world, but we can change our little bit..."

                                • Planet Sport writer
                                • Planet Sport writer

                                Returning Regis Prograis targets Adrien Broner or Josh Taylor rematch in 2021

                                "The Hurricane" returns to the ring with a point to prove having agonizingly tasted defeat in a Fight of the Year contender against Josh Taylor in the World Boxing Super Series final.

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                                  • News Feeds

                                  Josh Taylor eyes Jose Ramirez fight after rapid defence of world titles

                                  Josh Taylor knocked out Thailand’s Apinun Khongsong in the first round to retain his WBA and IBF world titles.

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                                    Josh Taylor thankful for 11-month career lockdown ahead of Apinun Khongsong bout

                                    The unbeaten Scot can ill afford any slip-ups in defence of his WBA Super and IBF light-welterweight titles.

                                      • Planet Sport writer
                                      • Planet Sport writer

                                      Jose Ramirez sends warning to Josh Taylor: I'm ready to become undisputed champion

                                      The winner seems like to face Josh Taylor next, providing he comes through his next bout to determine the undisputed champion at 140-pounds.

                                        • Planet Sport writer
                                        • Planet Sport writer

                                        September 26: Josh Taylor to defend world titles against Apinun Khongsong

                                        WBA and IBF junior welterweight world champion Josh Taylor makes his return against IBF No 1 contender Apinun Khongsong on September 26.

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                                          Josh Taylor says boxing behind closed doors would be like ‘glorified sparring’

                                          The 29-year-old would have no concerns about attending events in the future if the Government deems it safe to do so.

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