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Nathan Cleverly, Anthony Joshua, Tony Bellew, George Groves and James DeGale will all step into the Liverpool Echo Arena's boxing ring this Saturday night, Nov. 22, and they're all hoping to have world title fights in 2015, and if they have success in their bouts they might just get their wishes. But the British crowd will be split between Nathan and Tony, as the pair will face one another for the second time. Cleverly, though, despite Bellew's home advantage, is confident of winning and then becoming world champion. Cleverly explained: "I've got a dream of becoming a two-weight champion. Win this fight and that dream is alive. Both careers are on the line. We've put ourselves on a pedestal. We've talked the talk. Who can deliver now? Maybe for the loser it's time to walk away, but losing is not an option for me. I strongly dislike him. I wouldn't say I hate the guy — I don't want to waste that emotion on him. The way he talks is very disrespectful. He's got a big mouth. He's a bully boy. He's a big guy, he's got a big mouth and he tries to intimidate people. My ambition is to go to his backyard and bully the bully boy." Read More »
Chris Eubank Jnr is no stranger to the boxing world. Being the son of the legendary Chris Eubank, it was always likely that he would step in to the ring eventually. Roll the clock forward, and you'll see his father spurring him on as he trains, putting rounds in the bank, hoping to go and finish, and add to, the boxing legacy his father worked so hard to build. The pair both have the 'you don't have to like me, but you must respect me' kind of attitude, and although some love it, many don't. However, the Eubanks have moved to explain themselves, and they've revealed their plans to dominate the boxing world. Read More »
When you step into the boxing ring for a living, it's safe to say your confidence is up there with the best of them. That would explain the reasoning behind everybody wanting a piece of Wladimir Klitschko. The world heavyweight champion beat Kubrat Pulev with a fifth-round humiliation, according to ESPN, but already the attention has moved on to his next opponent. The star is busy planning his engagement and baby's arrival with Hayden Panettiere, but it's believed he wants a sizzling summer showdown. His options are between Tyson Fury, Shannon Briggs, Anthony Joshua, David Haye or possibly another big-named opponent, but which fighter has the best chance of beating him? Fury is seen as one of the fighters with all the tools to beat Wlad, but does he really have what it takes? British boxer Joshua is friends with Wlad, and many see him as a few years away from fighting at that level. The British pair remain as options, as does Haye, who famously lost to Wlad. He has been working on his return, and he's desperate for one more shot against the heavyweight champion. Read More »
When you step into the boxing ring for a living, it's safe to say your confidence is up there with the best of them. That would explain the reasoning behind everybody wanting a piece of Wladimir Klitschko. The world heavyweight champion beat Kubrat Pulev with a fifth-round humiliation, according to ESPN, but already the attention has moved on to his next opponent. The star is busy planning his engagement and baby's arrival with Hayden Panettiere, but it's believed he wants a sizzling summer showdown. His options are between Tyson Fury, Shannon Briggs, Anthony Joshua, David Haye or possibly another big-named opponent, but which fighter has the best chance of beating him? Fury is seen as one of the fighters with all the tools to beat Wlad, but does he really have what it takes? British boxer Joshua is friends with Wlad, and many see him as a few years away from fighting at that level. The British pair remain as options, as does Haye, who famously lost to Wlad. He has been working on his return, and he's desperate for one more shot against the heavyweight champion. Read More »
In a matter of days Wladimir Klitschko will face Kubrat Pulev, but he also has Shannon Briggs and wife-to-be Hayden Panettiere to worry about. Briggs has been borderline stalking the world champion, demanding a fight. The soon-to-be-retiring champion is engaged to Hayden, and has a baby on the way, so one would forgive him if his mind was elsewhere. He seems reluctant to walk away, making many wonder if he will have to be forced out of the boxing ring. Could a minor slip up against Pulev or Briggs be that reason? You never know, but Pulev is likely to be his toughest opponent in a long, long time. Read More »
James DeGale believes he is heading towards a world title, but that doesn't mean he's prepared to start slacking off. The world title contender has already earned himself a shot at Carl Froch, or his vacant title if he chooses to opt out of the fight, but he's not prepared to sit and wait around. Soon enough he will step in to the boxing ring to fight Marco Antonio Periban, and then he's happy to fight Froch, George Groves or whoever stands in his way from world boxing domination in 2015. He has a secret weapon, however, and that's a military-boxing based training camp, but will that be enough to push him the full distance? Read More »
Wladimir Klitschko continues to drop hint after hint, suggesting that when he retires and focuses on his engagement and baby with Hayden Panettiere, that there will be a "new era". That new era will be dominated by his prodigy Anthony Joshua. The British boxing prospect has trained with the champ, and Wlad continues to explain that he's built for success, and that he's his future heir to the throne. Wlad will soon be taking orders from his 'Nashville' star wife, while A.J. is prepared to batter car wheels, and any opponent as he looks to become the champion, but will he turn on his friend Wladimir? Read More »
Matchroom boxing will host a stunning night of boxing in just under two weeks time, but this is the last serious week of physical training for the fighters. In one week their attention will turn all the more on to their mental preparation for what looks set to be some of the biggest fights of the stars' careers. Tony Bellew, Nathan Cleverly, Anthony Joshua, James DeGale and George Groves will all be in action on one night, but which boxer will well and truly still the show? Read More »
Wladimir Klitschko and Hayden Panettiere were hoping to get married soon, but the newly engaged duo will have to wait. Why, you ask? Because the bride-to-be believes she's too 'fat' with her pregnancy, and the world heavyweight champion has fights to train for, meaning it just makes sense for them to postpone it. On top of that, Hayden has turned down acting work because of her appearance, too. The 'Nashville' star hasn't held back, revealing exactly how she feels. Perhaps Wlad's prospect, Anthony Joshua, will step up to the plate, taking over from the champion, and maybe then, if Hayden's ready, the pair will tie the knot. Read More »
On Nov. 22, the boxing world will be in awe at one of the greatest cards one could ask for. Sometimes, fighting fans are only treated to one superb bout, but Matchroom Boxing has ensured that fans will have an action-packed night of entertainment as Christmas approaches, giving fans an early present. George Groves, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, James DeGale, Scott Quigg, Tony Bellew, Nathan Cleverly, Denis Douglin and Michael Sprott are all in action on a night that will provide the world with a ton of unforgettable boxing. Read More »
Three years ago, George Groves and James DeGale were newcomers-turned-novices in the boxing world, but now they're two of the biggest and well known fighters on the entire planet. These two are both working through bouts, hoping to capture world titles in 2015, and they've revealed that after that, they could have a rematch- three years after Groves beat his domestic rival. They will both fight on Nov. 22, with the pair hoping 2015 is all about them and their world title ambitions. First up, Groves has to beat American boxer Denis Douglin, then he looks set to fight Anthony Dirrell, and possibly DeGale. Read More »
Carl Froch delivered a devastating knockout to George Groves at Wembley Stadium, and it's safe to say he has earned the right to do whatever he wants, and he's living by that right. The world champion boxer has laughed off the idea of a rematch with Groves and he has laughed off the idea of fighting James DeGale. He'll retire if he fails to get a bout against Gennady Golovkin or Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. The British boxer wants a Las Vegas showdown, and if not it appears he'll walk away before risking his legacy in a domestic battle. Read More »
World heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko is the ideal role model. He treats every opponent the same, with respect, and working hard before fighting them. Many boxers have used the Ukrainian as an inspiration to better themselves, but somehow the memo was lost in translation to one young boxer. Vido Loncar took on Algiras Baniulis in the European Youth Boxing Championships, which have been held in Zagreb, Croatia, but Vido lost the fight and proceeded to attack the referee, bringing shame to his nation. Will young boxers follow in the footsteps of Wladimir or will some continue to break the rules? Read More »
