February 8, 2025
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Ghanaian legendary boxer Alfred Kotey is dead

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The legendary Ghanaian boxer, Alfred Kotey has been reported dead in the United States (US) after battling a short illness. He was said to have suffered a stroke in the midst of some complications and eventually had to be placed on life support. Ghana Boxing Authority, Secretary General, Patrick Johnson confirmed Kotey’s demise. “Kotey had […]
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Fury doubles training ahead of Wallin fight

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former heavy weight champion, Tyson Fury takes on Wallin on Saturday night. The annual Sin City fight held on Mexican Independence Day weekend, will see Wallin, 28, who has 20 wins from 20 fights and Fury a 1-25 bookies’ favorite. “I don’t underestimate anybody, I will respect everyone,” “I will train for a man like […]
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Boxing may be axed from Olympics

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Boxing risks being thrown out of the Olympics unless the sport’s ruling body addresses “grave” concerns regarding its governance, the International Olympic Committee executive board said. A strongly worded IOC statement on Wednesday warned that the International Boxing Association (AIBA) must tackle governance issues at its upcoming congress or it could face sanctions.
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Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua beats Russian, Alexandre Povetkin to maintain his 22 out of 22 victories

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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
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Mayweather, Pacquiao Talk Tough

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Pacquiao to spend $4m on entourage Manny Pacquiao will spend a whopping $4million (£2.6m) on tickets for his huge entourage for Saturday’s fight against Floyd Mayweather. With tickets for the $300m showdown at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas at a premium, the Filipino will fork out millions to ensure his 900-strong entourage are in […]
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I'm Better than Ali, Mayweather Boosts

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Floyd Mayweather has made the bold claim that he is the best boxer of all time. Ali is generally considered the greatest fighter to ever step between the ropes, but Mayweather, preparing for his much-anticipated showdown with Manny Pacquiao on May 2, revealed thus: “No one can ever brainwash me to make me believe that […]
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Quillin: I'm Creating My Own Story!

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Much has changed since boxing fans last saw Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin in the ring 12 months ago. For starters, the 31-year-old Quillin no longer has his WBO middleweight title. Due to boxing politics and what many would deem a poor business decision, the undefeated New Yorker passed on a chance to defend his title […]
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Mayweather hires $1,000-per-plate Chef

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Unbeaten American boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. has reportedly hired a private chef who charges $1,000 per plate to handle his meals as he prepares for his May 2 mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao. It was reported that Quiana Jeffries, also known as “Chef Q,” is on-call anytime of the day for Mayweather. “I am here for […]