Boxing Star Floyd Mayweather Jr could be taking his skills to the octagon in 2018 after Conor McGregor stepped into ring this year. UFC president Dana White revealed the MMA promotion is discussing a potential deal to bring the 40-year-old into the mixed-martial arts world.
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Anthony Joshua Can Unify Heavyweight Division – Wladimir Klitschko
Veteran Ukranian boxer, Wladimir Klitschko, believes Anthony Joshua is capable of unifying the heavyweight division. Klitschko noted that with age on his side, the British boxer of Nigerian descent would consolidate on the revived glamour of the heavyweight division; something many critics had complained about in the past.
Boxer To Be Deported To Nigeria Despite Representing England Six Times
A boxing champion living in London is facing deportation to Nigeria, despite competing for England on six occasions, the UK-based Mail Online reports.
Bilal Fawaz, 29, was detained at the Tinsley House immigration centre, after several failed applications for UK residency.
Unification Bout Between Joshua And Parker To Be Sealed Soon - Hearn
The widely reported unification bout between the WBA and IBF world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker will be sealed soon according to Joshua's promoter, Eddie Hearn. Hearn who spoke exclusively to Sky Sports confirmed progress in ongoing negotiations after Parker's promoter threatened to pull out of talks citing ridiculous offer by Hearn.
Anthony Joshua Set For Mega Unification Fight With Parker On March 31
Negotiations between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker are “going good” as they attempt to finalise a bumper unification fight for Cardiff on March 31,. New Zealander Parker, the (WBO) heavy world champion, is set to meet the British boxing star and (WBA) and (IBF) title holder at the Principality Stadium in the Welsh capital.
Eddie Hearn Reveals Date For Anthony Joshua Vs Deontay Wilder Fight
Facts have emerged that Fresh negotiations for Anthony Joshua to face Deontay Wilders were held this month with AJ’s promoter, Eddie Hearn optimistic that the fight will take place next year. According to Hearn, the negotiation was aimed at fulfilling AJ’s quest to fight for all the heavyweight world titles.
'Muscles Won't Save You', Jarrell Miller Warns Anthony Joshua
Jarrell Miller has warned WBA and IBF heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua that his muscles will not safe him when they eventually meet. He stated that he was one fight away from challenging 'AJ'