Joseph Parker Vows To Detonate Anthony Joshua's Chin

Joseph Parker has vowed to detonate Anthony Joshua’s chin and snatch his world heavyweight titles to unify the division at Cardiff this month. The New Zealander, who holds the WBO belt, made the bold claim during the pair's head-to-head on the customary Gloves Are Off to build up to the showdown on March 31.

"He says I have a glass chin, I want to see if he has the power. I don't think he has enough power in his hand to detonate on my chin and knock me out," Joshua said on the The Gloves Are Off.

"Trust me, I have got the power," the Kiwi replied.

Joshua then puts him on the spot: "Are you going to knock me out?"

The intense meeting between the pair then has a moment of silence, before Parker firmly responds: "Yeah, of course I am."

Parker goes further, insisting AJ will be exposed and detailing the former Olympic champion's weaknesses.

"I'm going to expose him. He doesn't move as well as I do," Parker adds. "The way to beat him would be speed and movement. I don't think he can catch me."

AJ was reluctant to hit back and could not specify any of his opponent's weaknesses.

"I haven't fought him, I couldn't say. But I'm going to punish him with every jab, every right hand and every hook."

Joshua labelled Parker "my second toughest fight because I put (Wladimir) Klitschko at No 1"

Nigerian Boxers Battle Each Other In London

Two Nigerian boxers Larry Ekundayo and Daniel Aziz will battle each other in London in what promises to be a mouthwatering bout.

The battle, ‘High Stakes’, will take place in Brentwood, Essex, will mark the 35-year-old’s Ekundayo return to the ring, since his first pro loss against Gary Corcoran on a split decision last July. He recently told Boxing News: “I’ve never had a doubt that I’m at world level – I’m a world-class fighter.”

Ekundayo is a graduate of the University of Lagos who started boxing for self-defense at the age of 12. He won a London Elite title with Haringey Police and boxed for Nigeria at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.

'The Natural' won his first 12 fights as a professional, which included victory in a Prizefighter tournament. At 17, he qualified to take part in the 1999 All African Games in South Africa. As the 1998 Nigerian Amateur Bantamweight champion, he wanted to continue in that category but he didn’t meet up with the requirements at the All African Games. So, he moved to the welterweight category.

Tyson Fury The Usain Bolt

Tyson Fury compares himself to Usain Bolt as he shows off fast hands and slick movement during training though it's been more than two years since Fury danced and feinted his way to world championship glory against Wladimir Klitschko.

But, in videos uploaded to his Instagram page on Monday, the self-styled Gypsy King gave fans a taste of what they've been missing when he showed off his nimble footwork and slick skills on the pads.

'AM I REALLY THAT FAST!!!' Fury wrote alongside one video, while amusingly comparing himself to Usain Bolt and a Lamborghini.

Despite his inactivity, the 29-year-old has been calling out current champions Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder in recent months. 

But his friend Ricky Hatton fears the heavyweight may struggle to rediscover the peak form which carried him to victory over Klitschko in Dusseldorf in November 2015.

Former National Boxing Champion Jerry Okorodudu Call For Support For Boxing

Former national boxing champion Jerry Okorodudu on Thursday called for support for Nigerian boxers for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the boxers are camped at  the National Stadium in Lagos ahead of  the Games which hold from April 4 to 15.

Okorodudu, who represented Nigeria at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games in the middleweight category, added that the current crop of boxers in camp have the capacity to represent the nation creditably.

He said, “The athletes are already in camp as we all know, but it goes beyond that for them to excel in Gold Coast, because we have to consider some factors.

“Is the atmosphere conducive to the boxers, are they well motivated to bring the best out of them, is there any psychologist on the ground to evaluate their mental wellbeing and other factors?

“If all these factors are in place, our boxers are bound to perform well at the Games.”

He advised the boxers to be focused and shun things that could undermine their performances in Australia.

Tyson Fury Offers Anthony Joshua A 'Winner Takes All' Fight

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has called out Anthony Joshua once again, this time offering him a 'winner takes all fight' and claiming that his heavyweight rival will take a 'beating'.  

Fury has not fought since dethroning Wladimir Klitschko back in November 2015 in Dusseldorf. He has been getting into shape in recent months by hitting the gym and is clearly eager for his first fight back to be against the WBA and IBF king, Joshua

The 'Gypsy King' took to Twitter to write: '@anthonyfjoshua... to prove this fight is not about a few measly pounds for me, I'll do a winner takes all! Loser gets nothing but a beating and that loser will be you!' 

However, characteristically Fury wasn't done there as he also claimed Joshua made hard work of his victories over Klitschko and Carlos Takam, before calling himself the 'don of the heavyweights'.

The 29-year-old said: 'Don't be fooled by this fraud @anthonyfjoshua trying to con the boxing fans, he struggled with a 41yo man in Wladimir after I schooled him! 

'Then made hard work of Takam who took fight on 11 days’ notice, I'm the real don of the heavyweights, if only he had the heart to fight me?

Deontay Wilder Declares War On Anthony Joshua

Deontay Wilder told Anthony Joshua "I declare war upon you" after retaining his WBC heavyweight title with a first round knockout of Bermane Stiverne.

Wilder knocked Stiverne to the canvas with a fierce right before flooring him again with a barrage of punches.

Stiverne was then knocked out as Wilder caught him with some brutal punches, including a left-right combination.

"I know I am the best. Are you up for the test?," asked Wilder of WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Joshua.

"I've been waiting on that fight for a long time now.

"I declare war upon you. Do you accept my challenge?

Anthony Joshua Stops Carlos Takam In Round 10

Nigeria British boxer Anthony Joshua defended his WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles in an impromptu bout with Carlos Takam who surprised many in a controversial 10th-round stoppage at a raucous Principality Stadium.

Joshua, 28, damaged his nose in a heavy head collision early on and did not have things all his own way against a fighter who took the bout at 12 days' notice.

But in a key fourth round in which both men enjoyed success, Joshua dropped his man with a hook and badly damaged the eye of his rival.

Takam was twice inspected by ringside medics but battled on until he was overwhelmed in the 10th, when referee Phil Edwards stepped in to end the contest, much to the challenger's frustration.

Takam, 36, was under pressure but not out on his feet and some inside the Cardiff venue booed the stoppage.

Joshua Takes Takma

Anthony Joshua fights Carlos Takam in Cardiff tomorrow night after Kubrat Pulev - the mandatory challenger for his IBF heavyweight world title - pulled out with a shoulder injury, less than two weeks before bout was due to take place.

The fight takes place Saturday October 28 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. 

The undercard and exact schedule will be formulated in the coming days, but expect the headline fight to take place at approximately 11pm UK time.  This could be subject to delays depending on the duration of other fights on the night.

Anthony Joshua (speaking before Pulev's withdrawal): 

"October 28 can’t come soon enough, I have been eager to get back in the ring since Wembley and now we are confirmed and ready. 

"I’ll be locked away focusing on fight number 20 for the next eight weeks. I am excited to experience the atmosphere in a sold out Principality Stadium and aim to give the fans a spectacular night."

Khan and Pacquiao Fight 'Dead'

The recently-announced bout between British fighter Amir Khan and Filipino Manny Pacquiao will not take place. Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum has confirmed that the highly-anticipated bout, scheduled for April 23, is 'dead'.

Aram told ESPN: "It's kaddish for the UAE deal. It's dead.

"I'm talking about another proposal for another fight, not Khan. Khan won't be Manny's next opponent."

Khan recently topped a Twitter poll run by Pacquiao to select his next opponent. However, the fight - provisionally slated for the UAE - will not happen, due largely to financial and logistical concerns.

The British fighter has not fought since May 2016, when he was knocked out by Saul Alvarez after jumping two weight divisions

Social Media Talks as Khan and Pacquiao Arrange Bout

WBO world welterweight champion Manny Pacquiao will fight British boxer Amir Khan on April 23. No venue has been announced for the bout, despite Pacquiao's recent comments that he wished for his next battle to take place in the UAE. The UK, Dubai and USA are being considered as possible venues.

The Filipino Pacquiao recently ran a poll on social networking site Twitter, offering his followers four choices to select his next opponent. Khan won with 48% of the vote, with Pacquiao embracing the decision by tweeting, ''this is what the fans wanted''.

Khan lost his last fight in May 2016, while Pacquiao returned from retirement to regain his World Title in November

Kell Brook to Defend Welterweight Title Against Errol Spence Jr

IBF World Welterweight champion Kell Brook is to defend his title against mandatory challenger Errol Spence Jr. The Sheffield-born boxer will fight in his hometown, with Sheffield United home ground Bramall Lane reportedly being considered a possible venue.

Brook has not fought since September, when he jumped two weight divisions to face Kazakh middleweight Gennady Golovkin. The Brit lost that bout; his first professional loss in his 37th fight.

British promoter Eddie Hearn announced on Twitter that terms between Brook and Spence Jr have been agreed, with Hearn describing Brook's fight against the unbeaten American as the 'best fight in the division'.

Mayweather Reignites McGregor Speculation

Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather has repeated his challenge to Irish UFC fighter Conor McGregor.

Mayweather - who retired in 2015 after equalling Rocky Marciano's record of 49 unbeaten career fights - took to social networking site Twitter to challenge McGregor.

The American posted, "Listen Conor McGregor, if you really want to get this fight done... take care of your business with the UFC and have your people get in touch with my people''. McGregor's Ultimate Fighting Championship contract means the league would have to agree to any crossover bout with Mayweather.

UFC President Dana White has stated he would pay both Mayweather and McGregor $25m to make the bout happen, but has told the Los Angeles Times that the fight is not close to being confirmed.

McGregor, who was recently awarded a professional boxing licence in the state of California, has never fought a professional boxing match

Khan Tops Pacquiao Twitter Poll

British boxer Amir Khan has topped a Twitter poll run by Manny Pacquiao to decide his next opponent.

The Filipino six-weight world champion offered his Twitter audience four choices to choose his next opponent: Brits Khan and Kell Brook, Australian Jeff Horn and American Terence Crawford.

Khan received almost half of the 44,815 votes cast, with Brook receiving almost a quarter. Australian Horn finished bottom of the poll with just 7% of the vote.

The prospective fight, which Pacquiao says will take place in the United Arab Emirates, would see the Filipino's world title on the line. Khan has previously stated in 2015 that he was being lined up as an opponent for Pacquiao, but claimed that veteran did not wish to take him on.

Manny Pacquiao Tweets For Next Opponent

World champion welterweight boxer Manny Pacquiao has asked his Twitter followers to choose his next opponent.

The Filipino fighter, who is currently serving as Senator of the Philippines, has over 108,000 followers on the social networking site. He has offered fans four options to select from: Brits Amir Khan and Kell Brook, Australia's Jeff Horn and American Terence Crawford.

The poll, which has been completed by over 14,800 users, currently shows former light-welterweight world champion Khan as the most popular choice. The Bolton-born orthodox fighter currently has 47% of the vote, with Brook and Crawford each with 24% and Horn with 5%.

The bout, which Pacquiao says will take place in the UAE, will be his first since November; when he claimed the WBO title from Jessie Vargas in his comeback match after retirement in April.

Khan lost his last fight against Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez. while Pacquiao's last loss came in the much-publicised 'Fight of the Century' against Floyd Mayweather in May 2015

Mayweather Offers Conor McGregor $15m for Bout

Retired boxer Floyd Mayweather has offered Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Conor McGregor $15m to face him in a crossover bout.

Former five-weight World Champion boxer Mayweather retired unbeaten in 2015, while McGregor - who obtained a professional boxing license in November 2016 - has lost just one UFC bout since joining the corporation in 2013.

Mayweather has stated he wants 'a guaranteed $100m' to fight McGregor, and has offered to pay the UFC fighter $15m, plus a back-end percentage, to make the meeting happen.

McGregor's UFC contract means that the company would have to agree to or co-promote any potential fight between their fighter and Mayweather

Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko Gets A Nod

Olympic gold medallist Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko will take place next spring, provided Joshua beats Eric Molina in December.

The British IBF world champion has had his headline-making clash with the Ukrainian sanctioned by the WBA after two scheduled meetings between Klitschko and former champion Tyson Fury were called off.

However, the bout taking place relies on Joshua seeing off Molina - the 28-year-old Texan who has a record of 25 victories from 28 fights. 

That encounter is due to take place at the Manchester Arena two weeks before Christmas. 

Promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed a deal is in place between his client and Klitschko and said he will work with the Ukrainian's manager Bernd Boente on finalising a date and venue.

'It was beautiful to finally see the WBA's decision last night finally allowing the Joshua v Klitschko fight for the spring,' Hearn told Sky Sports.

Breaking:Tyson Fury Vacates WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles

Tyson Fury has voluntarily vacated his WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles. 

The British Boxing Board of Control were set to discuss removing Fury's license on Wednesday, which would have seen him stripped of the belts, but the boxer has beaten them to the punch by vacating them voluntarily.

Fury: 'I won the titles in the ring and I believe that they should be lost in the ring, but I'm unable to defend at this time and I have taken the hard and emotional decision to now officially vacate my treasured world titles and wish the next in-line contenders all the very best as I now enter another big challenge in my life which I know, like against Klitschko, I will conquer.'

Nike Jordan agrees endorsement deal with Gennady Golovkin

WBA (Super), IBF, IBO, and WBC (interim) middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin has signed a multiyear endorsement deal with Nike's Jordan Brand.

The sportswear and apparel company named from NBA legend Michael Jordan have followed in the footsteps of Apple who also feature Golovkin in their adverts for the Apple Watch.

"I'm very happy to be sponsored by Jordan and to join their other great athletes," said Golovkin, who is also sponsored by technology giant Apple and has appeared in its national ads for the Apple Watch.

Golovkin is the third boxer to join Jordan Brand, along with Roy Jones Jr. and Andre Ward.The Kazakhstani boxer officially announced his association with the brand from his training camp in Big Bear, California, where he is preparing to face Dominic Wade on Saturday, April 23, in Inglewood, California for his 17th consecutive defense of his World Middleweight Championship.

Anthony Joshua signs partnership with EQ Nutrition

EQ Nutrition have announced boxer Anthony Joshua will join the growing roster of atheletes joining them in partnership. Anthony will also be partnering with EQ Nutrition on his own elite range of products, specifically designed to aid the active lifestyles and regimes of elite and grass root athletes aiming to reach the peak of their physical potential. The AJ Elite Series of nutritional supplements will be available later this year

Anthony will also be partnering with EQ Nutrition on his own elite range of products, specifically designed to aid the active lifestyles and regimes of elite and grass root athletes aiming to reach the peak of their physical potential. The AJ Elite Series of nutritional supplements will be available later this year.

Pacquiao In Vegas Ahead Of Timothy Bradley Jr Bout

 

Filipino boxer and politician Manny Pacquiao has arrived in the United States to prepare himself for the final phase of training before for his last professional fight which will be against Timothy Bradley Jr in April.

Pacquiao will be facing Timothy Bradley on April 9 in Las Vegas and he has revealed that he will be quitting after the game to focus on his political career.

The welterweight, who recently lost few of his sponsors for staring a controversy on comments regarding homosexuals will be hoping to go out on a high note after losing his last fight to Floyd MayWeather almost a year ago.

Pacquiao told TR Boxing; “our training in the Philippines was very good, before we left there we already sparred 10 rounds, but now I’m very excited to finish my training in Hollywood.”

“It’s going to be an answer to all the questions in the minds of the fans.”

He will embark on a three week training camp in the United States before the fight in April.