The anticipated 2018 bout between WBA and IBF heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua and WBO champion Joseph Parker is now doubtful as Parker's promoter has accused Eddie Hearn of making a ridiculously low offer. David Higgins, a director at Duco Events says he is ready to abandon negotiation following a ridiculous email from AJ's promoter, Hearn.
WBC title holder, Deotay Wilder has called out the IBF and WBA heavy weight Champion, Anthony Joshua over alleged reluctance to set up a world heavyweight championship unification fight. Deontay in an interview with Sky Sports expressed readiness to fight AJ this week and appealed to him not to pursue other options before their proposed meeting.
Britain’s Anthony Joshua and New Zealander Joseph Parker are keen to fight each other in a heavyweight title clash early next year, but the finances have to be right for both boxers, Parker’s promoter said on Wednesday, Reuters reports. The Nigerian-born Briton holds the IBF, WBA and IBO heavyweight titles, while Parker holds the WBO crown. American Deontay Wilder holds the WBC title.
American Heavyweight Champion, Deontay Wilder has declared war on reigning IBF and WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua to prove that he is the best Champion in the world. Wilder declared the war on 'AJ' after brutally knocking-out Bermane Stiverne in the first round of their bout held on Sunday at Barclays Center, Brooklyn.
Heavyweight Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn says current Heavy weight champion, Anthony Joshua has vowed to 'eat' America's world heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder after he declared war on him. According to Sky Sports "a world title unification clash between Joshua and Wilder, two of the most destructive punchers in the top division, is being planned for next year by Matchroom Boxing boss Hearn"
Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba on Saturday won his professional career after knocking out America’s Luke Lyons in their heavyweight bout in New Jersey. Ajagba needed less than three minutes to defeat his opponent to continue his unbeaten run since he turned pro in July. The fight was one of the undercards in the World Boxing Super Series showdown between Murat Gassiev and Krzystof Wlodarczyk.
