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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…

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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 Ge…

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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 Ukraini…

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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 certa…

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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 cur…

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…

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 Sem…

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 Ma…

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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 Junt…

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…

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…

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 a…

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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 i…

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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 s…

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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 a…

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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 …

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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 plane…

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'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 …

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‘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 Aya…

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 formchar…