Former cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie is making waves in the heavyweight division, ranked No. 5 by the WBC. With a win this Saturday, he eyes a shot at the interim title or a clash with Fabio Wardley, setting his sights on a world championship showdown.
The WBC announces Zhilei Zhang and Agit Kabayel will fight for the interim heavyweight title, with Anthony Joshua potentially facing the winner. This exciting development unfolds while the world awaits the Usyk-Fury rematch for the undisputed championship.
Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk are set to clash again on December 21st in a highly anticipated rematch, broadcast live on Sky Sports Box Office. Usyk emerged victorious in their first encounter, but Fury is determined to reclaim his titles and avenge his first professional defeat. This explosive rematch promises another thrilling heavyweight battle.
Frazer Clarke, the British heavyweight boxer, is on track for an April return to the ring after undergoing successful surgery for injuries sustained in his recent knockout loss to Fabio Wardley. The news comes as a relief after initial concerns about the severity of the damage. Promoter Ben Shalom has confirmed that Clarke has been cleared to resume training and is eager to get back in the ring.
Daniel Dubois stunned the boxing world by knocking out Anthony Joshua in the fifth round at Wembley Stadium, ending Joshua’s bid to reclaim the heavyweight title. Dubois’ victory sent shockwaves through the heavyweight division, setting up potential future bouts and leaving Joshua’s future uncertain.
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will face Daniel Dubois in a highly anticipated title bout at Wembley Stadium, London, on Sunday (IST). The fight marks Joshua’s attempt at reclaiming his championship belt, aiming to end a challenging period after losses to Andy Ruiz and Oleksandr Usyk. Meanwhile, Daniel Dubois, the reigning IBF champion, is eager to prove his worth against Joshua.
Daniel Dubois’ trainer, Don Charles, has assured fans that he will be in his fighter’s corner for Saturday’s crucial fight against Anthony Joshua, despite battling a severe illness this week. Charles has been keeping his distance from Dubois to avoid spreading the illness, but insists the team remains united and focused on the fight.
Reetika Hooda, the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympics in the heavyweight wrestling category, fell short of a medal at the World Championships in Belgrade. Despite a strong showing and a quarterfinal loss to the top seed, Reetika showcased her potential and left the coaching staff optimistic about her future.
Georgian weightlifter Lasha Talakhadze secured his third consecutive Olympic heavyweight gold medal in Paris, overcoming a deficit in the clean and jerk to finish with a total of 470kg. The competition saw significant adjustments in weight categories, forcing athletes to make substantial changes to their training and diets, with some experiencing challenges in adapting to the new standards.
