40-year-old Filipino boxing legend, Manny Pacquiao set the tone of the encounter by flooring Thurman in the first round with a straight right hand and won the 12-round bout on a split decision to become the oldest welterweight champion in history.

Popular English boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn has revealed the real reason why he refused to sign British heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury. Sports Express reports that Tyson Fury and Eddie Hearn argued about sums that were “not a lot of money at all” whilst the Matchroom Boxing chief was trying to add the heavyweight to his stables.