Klitschko wonders if Joshua is a superstar or just next Frank Bruno
Wladimir Klitschko questioned if Anthony Joshua is the superstar his backers think he is or “the new Frank Bruno,” a reference to the former heavyweight titleholder who was knocked out five times.
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Hearn thinks Wilder needs to be built up more for PPV vs. Joshua
Promoter Eddie Hearn wants Anthony Joshua to face Deontay Wilder on pay-per-view in 2017 but he suggested to those involved with Wilder they need to develop him more as an attraction.
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Anthony Joshua wants to make U.S. debut in Las Vegas in 2017
Anthony Joshua has a big fight against Wladimir Klitschko on April 29 in London, yet he already knows where he wants to make his U.S. debut later this year: Las Vegas.
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Wladimir Klitschko gets amnesia when topic turns to Tyson Fury
Wladimir Klitschko refused to discuss his disastrous effort against Tyson Fury in 2015 in which he appeared sluggish and lost his heavyweight titles.
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Showtime wins head-to-head ratings matchup with HBO
Showtime, which historically has come up short against HBO in the ratings war in part because of a smaller subscriber base, won Saturday night’s battle of the eyeballs in head-to-head broadcasts.
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Kell Brook likely to face Errol Spence with purse bid looming
Kell Brook will likely defend his welterweight title against mandatory challenger Errol Spence Jr. with a purse bid looming on Feb. 7, promoter Eddie Hearn told RING.
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Eddie Hearn expects deal for U.S. TV for Joshua-Klitschko soon
According to Anthony Joshua promoter Eddie Hearn, the U.S. network willing to shell out the most money for the April 29 bout against Wladimir Klitschko in London will obtain the television rights.
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Carl Frampton wants Santa Cruz again but also wants home fight
Carl Frampton was steadfast in his desire to face Leo Santa Cruz for a third time in his next fight. But he seemed to temper that statement by also stating he wants to fight in his home of Belfast for his fans.
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Richardson Hitchins signs with Mayweather Promotions
Mayweather Promotions announced the signing of Richardson Hitchins, a highly regarded amateur from Brooklyn, New York who represented his parents’ home country of Haiti in the 2016 Olympic Games.
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Gerald Washington to face Deontay Wilder Feb. 25 on Fox
Gerald Washington, a former football player at USC, will tackle the assignment of facing heavyweight titleholder Deontay Wilder on Feb. 25 on Fox, it was announced on Monday.
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