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Anthony Joshua to present world championship belts to Buhari

Ihesiulo Grace 12 December 2019 0

World boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua will soon present his belts to President Muhammadu Buhari, a presidential aide disclosed on Wednesday in Abuja. Laolu Akande, the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the President on Media and Publicity, Office of the Vice President, made the

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Three months of partying affected me – Ruiz

Ihesiulo Grace 9 December 2019 0

Former heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz has blamed three months of partying for his one-sided world heavyweight championship defeat to Anthony Joshua on Saturday, admitting he had failed to train seriously for his first title defense. READ ALSO: How Anthony Joshua reclaimed world boxing titles from Andy Ruiz Jr The 30-year-old Mexican-American stunned the world in […]

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The downfall of a man is truly not the end of his life says Buhari as he salutes Anthony Joshua

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2019 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has thumbed up for World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, for regaining his belts on Saturday night in a rematch with Mexican, Andy Ruiz Jnr. The President, in a congratulatory message by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina in Abuja on Sunday, rejoiced with Joshua, saluting him for bringing joy to millions of […]

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How Anthony Joshua reclaimed world boxing titles from Andy Ruiz Jr

Ihesiulo Grace 8 December 2019 0

Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua has defeated defending champion, Andy Ruiz Jr to reclaim the world heavyweight titles he lost in June this year. Joshua won by unanimous decision as the three judges gave him the fight. Two cards have it 118-110, while the other scored the fight 119-109 – but all three judges were in […]

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Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz jr rematch: Ring girls banned

Ihesiulo Grace 3 December 2019 0

There will be no ring girls for Anthony Joshua’s rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday night. The long-standing boxing tradition has been scrapped in order to respect the culture of Saudi Arabia which will host the heavyweight sequel. READ ALSO: F1 star Lewis Hamilton dominates in Abu Dhabi GP The desert country has strict […]

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What Ruiz’s defeat did to me – Anthony Joshua

Ihesiulo Grace 21 November 2019 0

Briton Anthony Joshua said his first career defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr. was due to a lack of experience and he had become a “smarter” fighter ahead of December’s rematch. Mexican-American Ruiz produced one of boxing’s biggest upsets when he dethroned the previously undefeated world heavyweight champion with a seventh-round stoppage at […]

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Anthony Joshua: I want Andy Ruiz Jr rematch in Cardiff

Ihesiulo Grace 7 August 2019 0

Anthony Joshua is willing to fight Andy Ruiz Jr on ‘neutral ground’, but the British heavyweight star would love the rematch to be staged in Cardiff. Joshua’s second world title fight with Ruiz Jr is yet to be confirmed following the Mexican’s shock victory at Madison Square Garden in New York, although Matchroom Boxing boss […]

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Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua is finished

Ihesiulo Grace 13 June 2019

Anthony Joshua is finished as a boxer after losing his world heavyweight titles to Andy Ruiz Jr, fellow-Briton Tyson Fury says. Fury, also a previous IBF, WBA and IBO champion, fights German underdog Tom Schwarz in a non-title bout in Las Vegas on Saturday night. The big Briton said Joshua had shown against Ruiz that […]

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Anthony Joshua returns to the ring after triggering Andy Ruiz Jr rematch clause

Ihesiulo Grace 11 June 2019

Anthony Joshua is wasting no time when it comes to getting back into the swing of a full training regime, after his recent activation of the rematch clause to meet Andy Ruiz Jr in the ring once again. Joshua is still reeling from recent shock defeat by the Mexican boxer inside New York’s Madison Square […]

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Anthony Joshua vows to ‘get belts back’ after Andy Ruiz’s ‘minor setback

Ihesiulo Grace 3 June 2019

Joshua, 29, was floored four times as Ruiz defied underdog status to win in seven rounds and deliver a true shock to the sport at Madison Square Garden.He said: “It’s a test of character. I’ll see what is next and move on.” Promoter Eddie Hearn said a rematch is a “must win” because Joshua’s options […]

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Michael Hunter: I will earn my fight with Anthony Joshua

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2019

Michael Hunter intends to earn his world title shot at Anthony Joshua after coming close to being confirmed as a replacement opponent for the British star’s US debut. The American was included on a shortlist for Joshua before Andy Ruiz Jr was named as the next challenger for the WBA ‘super’, IBF and WBO heavyweight […]

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Tyson Fury calls for Anthony Joshua v Deontay Wilder fight

Ihesiulo Grace 21 May 2019

Tyson Fury has called on heavyweight rivals Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder to fight each other in order to crown an undisputed champion. Several boxing fans have been calling for the heavyweights to fight each other since 2016 when all three men held versions of the world title. Wilder recorded an emphatic first round knockout […]

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Anthony Joshua signs multi-fight deal with US network

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2019 0

IBF world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has signed a multi-fight deal with US network Showtime as he looks to make a name for himself across the Atlantic. Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn announced the news at a press conference for Joshua’s maiden defence of a world title against Dominic Breazeale, which takes place at The O2 […]

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Anthony Joshua interested in Deontay Wilder or Tyson Fury fight

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2018 0

Anthony Joshua has revealed he’s ready for a unification bout with WBC king Deontay Wilder and confirmed he will travel to Los Angeles to have a showdown talk with the American’s representatives. Wider almost lost his title to Tyson Fury at the Staple Center on Sunday, but his two knockdowns of the brit earned him […]

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Amir Khan: Anthony Joshua is scared of Deontay Wilder

Ihesiulo Grace 6 December 2018 0

British boxer Amir Khan has claimed Anthony Joshua is “scared” of facing Deontay Wilder. Both Wilder and Joshua camps were in talks over the summer regarding a huge undisputed bout, but negotiations came to an impasse. While Joshua’s promoter, Eddie Hearn, claimed that Wilder’s team did not show proof of funds for the offers they […]

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Anthony Joshua may miss Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury fight

Ihesiulo Grace 16 November 2018 0

A money-spinning mega-fight between Anthony Joshua and either Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury may have to wait for at least another year. Fury challenges the Bronze Bomber for his WBC world heavyweight title in Los Angeles on December 1. There will be clamour for the winner to face AJ, who holds the WBO, WBA and […]

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Anthony Joshua considers Dillian Whyte’s option at Wembley

Ihesiulo Grace 5 November 2018 0

Anthony Joshua has confirmed that Dillian Whyte could face him at Wembley Stadium if he beats Dereck Chisora and Deontay Wilder fails to “step up”. Joshua has divided loyalties between his two fellow heavyweights and will be ringside when they meet again at The O2, London, on December 22. ‘AJ’ would also like to see […]

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Anthony Joshua: My son lacks ‘killer instincts’

Ihesiulo Grace 29 October 2018 0

Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says it is unlikely his son JJ will become a boxer because he will lack the “killer instinct” his father got from a tough upbringing. Joshua, 29, was brought up on the Meriden Estate in Garston, Hertfordshire and was an angry teenager who had brushes with police including a warning after […]

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NANS hails boxer Joshua’s victory over Povetkin

Ihesiulo Grace 24 September 2018 0

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Sunday congratulated the Nigeria-born boxer, Anthony Joshua, on his victory over the Russian Alexander Povetkin to retain his World Heavyweight titles. The NANS’ congratulatory message was contained in a statement titled: “Inspiration for All Nigerian Youths’’, signed by its National Public Relations Officer, Bestman

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Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua beats Russian, Alexandre Povetkin to maintain his 22 out of 22 victories

Ihesiulo Grace 23 September 2018 0

Another heavyweight fight for the ages, and what a night at the national football stadium as Anthony Joshua beats Povetkin to retain his three world heavyweight titles. Twenty-two fights, 22 victories.  Afterwards Joshua identified his ideal next three fights. “In order, I’d like Deontay Wilder, Tyson Fury and then Dillian Whyte,” said the 28-year-old, who retained his