TYSON FURY EXPLODES AT WEIGH-IN, BUT CONFIDENT OLEKSANDR USYK REMAINS UNFAZED By Declan Warrington, RingTV.com, Sat, 18 May 2024 After retaining his composure throughout the build-up to Saturday’s fight, Tyson Fury briefly lost it in the moments after he and Oleksandr Usyk weighed in.
“I’m ready to rock and roll,” he said after his getting into Usyk’s face on stage meant that the rival camps required separating. Read Full Story >>>Weigh-In Results: Emanuel Navarrete vs. Denys Berinchyk & Giovani Santillan vs. Brian Norman Jr. PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
TOMORROW at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT LIVE on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+
Pechanga Arena (San Diego, California)
(ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+, 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT)
• Emanuel Navarrete 135 l Read Full Story >>> WEIGHTS FROM RIYADH: TYSON FURY - 262 LBS, OLEKSANDR USYK - 233.5 LBS PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a championship undercard will stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV TOMORROW at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
Kingdom Arena (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
(Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV, 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT)
• Ty Read Full Story >>> THE UNDEFEATED KNOCKOUT MACHINE WILLIAM “EL CAMARÓN” ZEPEDA TO FACE TOP CONTENDER GIOVANNI CABRERA ON SATURDAY, JULY 6 PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
LIVE FROM TOYOTA ARENA AND EXCLUSIVELY BROADCAST ON DAZN
ONTARIO, CALIF. (May 17, 2024) - Boxing’s most electric, fan-friendly and undefeated knockout machine William “El Camarón” Zepeda (30-0, 26 KOs) of San Read Full Story >>> Asia Supremacy: Team Philippines Eyes Strong Showing Vs Team Chinese Taipei PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024
Manila---Team Philippines is determined to put on a show when it faces Team Chinese Taipei in the 2024 CPBA 9-Ball Teams Invitational dubbed as Asia Supremacy to be held on May 27, 28 and 29 at the former Park City Ba Read Full Story >>> THREE TITLE FIGHTS AND THREE UNDEFEATED BOXERS TRAINED BY ROY JONES JR. HEADLINE JUNE 28 BOXING CARD AT LEGENDS CASINO LIVE WORLDWIDE ON BLK PRIME PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 18 May 2024 TOPPENISH, WASHINGTON (May 17, 2024) -- Roy Jones Jr., legendary world champion boxer and now trainer and promoter, will have three of his prized fighters, two of whom will be in title fights, headline an action-packed fight card at Legends Casino in Toppenish, Washington on June 28, 2024.
The Read Full Story >>> Game over for Gaballo? By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Sat, 18 May 2024 Reymart Gaballo climbed into the ring last week with an impending shot at the world title in mind.
Instead, a nondescript Mexican fighter named Kenbun Torres messed everything up as he scored a vicious first-round knockout of a bantamweight bout at the Midas Hotel and Casino.
Taking a close lo Read Full Story >>> Steve Cunningham: Former Foe Tyson Fury Could Be Up To Old Tricks Against Oleksandr Usyk By Tom Ivers, BoxingScene.com, Fri, 17 May 2024 Tyson Fury will face Oleksandr Usyk this Saturday in a crowning of the first undisputed heavyweight champion since Lennox Lewis more than 25 years ago. Usyk has the chance to etch his name in the history books and become a two-weight undisputed champion, after he achieved the honor at cruiserweight Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury had to 'quieten down' after being hit with £3,000 fine for controversial comments By Chris Burns, mirror.co.uk, Fri, 17 May 2024 Tyson Fury has the world's attention right now as he prepares for a major face-off with Oleksander Usyk – but the heavyweight champion has never been too far from the limelight, be it for sporting achievements or for something altogether less savoury.
Fury will have the bulk of the country's su Read Full Story >>> T-Wolves Mangle Denver 115-70, Force Game Seven in West Semis By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
The semifinals series for one of the two slots in the Western Conference Finals will go the full seven-game route.
This after the Minnesota Timberwolves mangled the Denver Nuggets, 115-70 to tie their series, 3-3 Read Full Story >>> THRILLER-DILLER: Mega celebration of historic fight eyed for 2025 By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024 The 50th celebration of the Thrilla in Manila next year is taking shape.
American promoter Sean Gibbons told DAILY TRIBUNE that he had a conversation with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently in General Santos City and they seemed to be on the same page in relation to its commemoration.
“ Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk: Fury's trainer predicts early drama By Alexander Netherton, DAZN News, Fri, 17 May 2024 A historic fight takes place tomorrow.
Tyson Fury’s trainer, SugarHill Steward, believes that his man will put Oleksandr Usyk on his back in the first round.
Fury is six inches taller than his Ukrainian counterpart, and many people believe his superior strength will carry him to victory.
Th Read Full Story >>> Oleksandr Usyk mocks ‘skinny’ Tyson Fury ahead of heavyweight blockbuster By Gareth A Davies, Stuff NZ, Fri, 17 May 2024 Tyson Fury has been labelled “nervous” and “skinny” by Oleksandr Usyk and his team as the intrigue around the Gypsy King’s slimmed-down physique increases before their bout on Sunday (NZT).
Fury certainly looks long and lean with a sharp jawline and could come in at a much lighter weigh Read Full Story >>> All neon, no buzz? How Riyadh is reacting to Fury vs Usyk fight week By Alex Pattle, Independent Online, Fri, 17 May 2024 This week, as Fury vs Usyk approaches, the days are taking place at night in Riyadh. And they are taking place at an amusement park full of operational but empty rides, in front of a smattering of curious and surprised Riyadh locals. Truthfully, so far fight week has offered plenty of neon, but what Read Full Story >>> Press Conference Notes: Emanuel Navarrete Motivated to Claim Four-Division World Title Glory in San Diego PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
Unbeaten welterweights Giovani Santillan & Brian Norman Jr. to clash for WBO Interim title in co-feature
SAN DIEGO, Calif. (May 16, 2024)— Emanuel "Vaquero" Navarrete (38-1-1, 31 KOs) is one step away from m Read Full Story >>> DON KING PROMOTIONS: “FISTS OF FURY” PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE FRIDAY, JUNE 7, AT THE SEMINOLE HARD ROCK HOTEL & CASINO
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL (May 16, 2024)
– Ahead of the highly anticipated “Fists of Fury” event on Friday, June 7, at the Seminole Read Full Story >>> Kevin Brown vs Idalberto Umara Headlines Boxlab Promotions Card in Orlando, FL, May 31 PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
ORLANDO, FL (May 16, 2024) – Boxlab Promotions proudly presents “Night of Champions” an electrifying night of boxing set to take place at the prestigious
Caribe Royale Hotel in Orlando, Florida, on May 31, 2024. Read Full Story >>> Can ‘Asero’ stop Japanese buzzsaw? By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024 The stage is set for Vincent Astrolabio’s second shot at a world title.
The heavy-handed Filipino, who was already in training mode even before the announcement was made, faces defending champion Junto Nakatani for the World Boxing Council (WBC) bantamweight belt on 20 July at the Ariake Arena Read Full Story >>> Press Conference: Fury & Usyk Set Serious Tone Two Days From Undisputed Showdown PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a LOADED undercard will stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 16, 2024) — It was an occasion befitting the biggest heavyweight fight of the millenni Read Full Story >>> Zanfer Wins Purse Bid for Apolinario-Ayala IBF Fight By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024
The fight for the vacant IBF flyweight championship between Dave Apolinario and Angel Ayala Lardizabal will most likely be held in Mexico.
This after Zanfer Promotion of Fernando Beltran won the purse bidding call Read Full Story >>> Noynay loses to Sasaki by TKO in Japan By Lito delos Reyes, PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024 JOE “Jaw Breaker” Noynay lost by a technical knockout in the 5th round to Jin Sasaki of Japan last night, May 16 at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo.
The 28-year-old Noynay from Cebu suffered his 4th loss against 23 wins and 2 draws while Sasaki, 22, improved his record to 17 wins with 16 knockouts Read Full Story >>> Suarez sets sights on bigger prize By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Fri, 17 May 2024 Rio Olympics veteran Charly Suarez admits time is not on his side.
But the world-rated super-featherweight insists he won’t hesitate to step up to the plate and fight for a world title once an offer is presented to him.
The unbeaten Suarez is turning 36 in August and believes he is ripe for Read Full Story >>> Tyson Fury refuses to face-off with Oleksandr Usyk as row breaks out over ring By Simon Hamalienko, Daily Star (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024 Tyson Fury dodged a face-off with Oleksandr Usyk as a dispute broke out over the ring conditions for their upcoming undisputed heavyweight world title clash this Saturday (May 18).
The Gypsy King is set to duke it out with Usyk in Saudi Arabia, aiming to become the division's first four-belt cham Read Full Story >>> JEFF POWELL: As Tyson Fury banks an 'obscene' £100m for this fight, pity greats such as the Brown Bomber who died penniless By Jeff Powell, Mail Online (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024 Eyebrows are raised here and around the boxing world at the generational fortune Tyson Fury will bank for Saturday night’s fight against Oleksandr Usyk which will determine who goes into ring legend as the first undisputed world heavyweight champion of the four-belt era.
Eyes turn green with en Read Full Story >>> Oscar De La Hoya: The Golden Years [1989 – 2009] By Phil D. Jay, World Boxing News, Fri, 17 May 2024 World Boxing News looks at ‘The Golden Years’ of boxing legend Oscar De La Hoya between 1989 and 2009.
De La Hoya was born in Montebello, California, in 1973 and is a third-generation boxer after his Mexican grandfather and father before him were both fighters in their own right.
Oscar De Read Full Story >>> Fury v Usyk clash a reminder of the epic days in heavyweight boxing By Donald McRae, The Guardian, Thu, 16 May 2024 It was once so clear and powerful. The heavyweight championship of the world used to be the most significant prize in sport and the winner was often as revered or feared as almost any man on the planet. As Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk prepare to face each other in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night, wi Read Full Story >>> 'Tyson Fury might be over the edge – Deontay Wilder trilogy took its toll on him' By Mark Workman, Daily Record (UK), Thu, 16 May 2024 David Price, a former British heavyweight rival of Tyson Fury, reckons the Gypsy King's gruelling trilogy with Deontay Wilder may have accelerated his decline.
Despite two wins and a draw against the American powerhouse, Price believes those bouts have taken their toll on Fury's body. The 35-year Read Full Story >>> ‘Doberman’ walks into lion’s den By Nick Giongco, Daily Tribune, Thu, 16 May 2024 Undefeated Filipino flyweight Dave “Doberman” Apolinario heads into the lion’s den in his bold bid to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) 112-lb crown.
The title showdown featuring Angel Ayala of Mexico and Apolinario was formalized early Wednesday morning when Zanfer Promotions w Read Full Story >>> Boston Returns to East Finals; Dallas A Win Away for the West By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Fittingly, Boston, the first team to qualify for the playoffs, is also the first to advance to the Conference Finals in the East.
Meanwhile, fifth seed Dallas is in the brink of upsetting the formchart as i Read Full Story >>> Arca Continues to Pursue Coveted IM Norm in Vietnam Chess Tournament By Marlon Bernardino, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024 MANILA – Filipino FIDE Master (FM) Christian Gian Karlo Arca continues his quest for the coveted International Master (IM) norm, drawing with compatriot International Master (IM) Michael Concio Jr. in the fourth round of the Quang Ninh GM2 chess tournament 2024. The match took place at the Quang N Read Full Story >>> Martin joins Pinoy invasion By Joaquin Henson, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Carl Jammes Martin (C).
IBF No. 4 and WBO No. 5 superbantamweight Carl Jammes Martin is now in Las Vegas with father/trainer Abel, joining a slew of Filipino fighters under MP Promotions head Sean Gibbons’ care l Read Full Story >>> Media Workout: Fury & Usyk T-3 Days From Making Heavyweight History PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024
Fury-Usyk & and a LOADED undercard will be broadcast live on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV at 12 p.m. ET/9 a.m. PT
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (May 15, 2024) — It has taken nearly 25 years to crown an undisputed heavyweight champ Read Full Story >>> | | | | Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk
Press Conference: Fury & Usyk Set Serious Tone Two Days From Undisputed Showdown PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 May 2024Tyson Fury refuses to face-off with Oleksandr Usyk as row breaks out over ring By Simon Hamalienko, Daily Star (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024JEFF POWELL: As Tyson Fury banks an 'obscene' £100m for this fight, pity greats such as the Brown Bomber who died penniless By Jeff Powell, Mail Online (UK), Fri, 17 May 2024Fury v Usyk clash a reminder of the epic days in heavyweight boxing By Donald McRae, The Guardian, Thu, 16 May 2024'Tyson Fury might be over the edge – Deontay Wilder trilogy took its toll on him' By Mark Workman, Daily Record (UK), Thu, 16 May 2024Media Workout: Fury & Usyk T-3 Days From Making Heavyweight History PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk: Gypsy King confident he's still the man for the big occasion By Andy Lewis, The National, Thu, 16 May 2024Strategies Unveiled: Three Ways Oleksandr Usyk Could Outmaneuver Tyson Fury and Become Undisputed King By Ricky Carroll, Big Fight Weekend, Thu, 16 May 2024ESPN and Top Rank Present DAZN on ESPN+ PPV Event: Undisputed Heavyweight Title Showdown Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 16 May 2024Ricky Hatton predicts strategy for Tyson Fury against Oleksandr Usyk By Alexander Netherton, DAZN News, Wed, 15 May 2024Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Make Grand Arrivals ahead of Saturday's UNDISPUTED SHOWDOWN PhilBoxing.com, Wed, 15 May 2024Oleksandr Usyk sends chilling warning to Tyson Fury after dad John's headbutt By Martin Domin, mirror.co.uk, Tue, 14 May 2024Tyson Fury told he is facing a fighter who is 'better than him' against Oleksandr Usyk By Tom Beattie, Express.co.uk, Tue, 14 May 2024PPV.COM's Chris Algieri's Fury vs Usyk Preview Analysis PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 13 May 2024May 18: Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk UNDISPUTED Heavyweight Title Showdown to Stream LIVE on Top Rank on ESPN+ PPV PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 03 May 2024Tyson Fury Maps Out Five-Fight Plan and Insists He Has No Plans to Call Time On His Epic Boxing Career PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Mar 2024Oleksandr Usyk Misses Birth of Daughter Due to Training Camp for Postponed Tyson Fury Clash PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 08 Mar 2024Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: WBC wants to increase the number of ringside judges for undisputed fight By John Dennen, SkySports.com, Mon, 19 Feb 2024It's been nearly a quarter century, but eventually we will get an undisputed heavyweight champion ... I hope By Kevin Iole, KevinIole.com, Sat, 17 Feb 2024Oleksandr Usyk won't judge Tyson Fury for postponing fight By Associated Press, ESPN.com, Wed, 07 Feb 2024Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk rearranged with surprise contract clause By Matt Astbury, DAZN News, Mon, 05 Feb 2024Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk title fight rescheduled for May 18 By Mike Coppinger, ESPN.com, Sun, 04 Feb 2024Why is Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk off? Heavyweight boxing superfight in Saudi Arabia cancelled to new date after cut SportingNews.com, Sat, 03 Feb 2024Tyson Fury camp in disarray as worrying leak emerges ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight By George Glinski, Express.co.uk, Thu, 01 Feb 2024Tyson Fury sparring partner leaves after just five rounds ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight By Martin Domin, mirror.co.uk, Mon, 22 Jan 2024SPORTS FACTS AND FIGURES 5: TYSON FURY VS. OLEKSANDR USYK UNDISPUTED HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP ON FEBRUARY 17 By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Thu, 04 Jan 2024Press Conference Notes: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Set for UNDISPUTED Heavyweight Showdown PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Nov 2023Riyadh Season: Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk Meet on February 17 for Undisputed Championship in the “Ring of Fire” PhilBoxing.com, Fri, 17 Nov 2023Tyson Fury absolutely at fault for failure to make fight with Oleksandr Usyk for undisputed heavyweight title By Kevin Iole, Yahoo! Sports, Tue, 28 Mar 2023Mike Tyson: Usyk can’t run forever. Tyson’s going to get him in the corner By Sead Dedovic, Financial World, Mon, 06 Mar 2023Tyson Fury v Oleksandr Usyk ‘Undisputed’: The greatest fight of our generation. By Gary Todd, PhilBoxing.com, Mon, 20 Feb 2023Arum Blasts Usyk's Promoter: He Should Shut Up; I Will Not Negotiate Usyk-Fury In the Press By Sean Nam, BoxingScene.com, Mon, 20 Feb 2023‘I’m coming for you’ – Usyk continues trolling of Tyson Fury’s ‘belly’ as undisputed fight talks near conclusion By Chisanga Malata , The Sun, Fri, 03 Feb 2023BIG WHACK Fans love Oleksandr Usyk’s ‘wholesome trash talk’ to Tyson Fury as he fires hilarious warning to Gypsy King By Joshua Mbu, The Sun, Tue, 24 Jan 20235 big fights about to be announced: Why they're intriguing, who wins By Michael Rosenthal, USA Today, Sun, 22 Jan 2023Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk is Inching Closer, Says Warren BoxingScene.com, Sat, 31 Dec 2022Boxing fans just want to see the best against the best… Fury vs Usyk is the fight they deserve in 2023 By Colin Hart, The Sun, Sat, 31 Dec 2022BELT UP Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face rematching WITHOUT all four belts on the line, reveals promoter Frank Warren By Jack Figg, The Sun, Sun, 25 Dec 2022SPORTSCLOPEDIA 3: AND NOW THE UNDISPUTED SHOWDOWN - OLEKSANDR USYK VS. TYSON FURY By Maloney L. Samaco, PhilBoxing.com, Sat, 24 Dec 2022Fury: I’ll beat Usyk, the man who made Joshua cry like a little girl! By Paul Magno, Overtime Heroics, Thu, 15 Dec 2022
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