If you’re a fan of heavyweight boxing, you may be feeling down about the lack of big-name boxers out there right now. As you know, the division has become pretty sparse in recent years. But don’t despair! You can still enjoy heavyweight boxing news and the results from great matches such as Anthony Joshua vs Wladimir Klitschko, Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury, and many more. Here are some of the best heavyweight boxing news you should check out to keep your interest piqued in this division of boxing.
Andre Ward beats Sergey Kovalev
In boxing, many marquee matchups that draw significant attention are followed by a bout that serves as a means of not only determining the best fighter but also is in the process of determining boxing’s top pound-for-pound fighter. On Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, Andre Ward defeated Sergey Kovalev by unanimous decision (114-113, 115-112, and 116-111) to become the lineal light heavyweight champion and unify three belts.
Tyson Fury loses again
After his victory in February against the seemingly unbeatable Wladimir Klitschko, Tyson Fury was looking to be the world’s best heavyweight boxer. But alas, his luck has now run out and he’s lost his two most recent bouts to Tony Bellew and Sefer Seferi. This devastating loss has forced Fury to vacate his undisputed title as well as resume treatment for drug and alcohol addiction, putting him out of commission for up to another year.
Andrea Di Luisa over at International Business Times shares that though Fury is experiencing a tough time right now, he remains optimistic about what lies ahead in this challenging phase of his life.
Anthony Joshua wins again
Anthony Joshua won his third fight in the World Heavyweight boxing championship, beating fellow Englishman and old rival Dillian Whyte with a TKO in the eighth round on Saturday night. The fight was held at London’s O2 Arena in front of 16,000 roaring fans ข่าวมวย. Joshua dominated from start to finish, going 9-3 up on knockdowns before forcing referee Ian John Lewis to call a halt when Whyte took too many punches in round eight. This is for all my fans, said Joshua after victory was sealed. It doesn’t matter who I face next because I am well established now and have knocked out everybody.
Deontay Wilder retains his WBC belt
Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder has defeated Tyson Fury to retain his WBC belt. A year ago, Tyson Fury was the world heavyweight champion after beating then-champion Wladimir Klitschko. However, a matter of days later, reports began to circulate that he had been diagnosed with depression and had slipped into alcohol addiction. After three months out of the ring to address his problems, he faced Klitschko again in November 2016 – only this time he was knocked out in the tenth round of the contest. His next fight was against Australian boxer Mark de Mori on 29 December 2017 which he won by TKO within two rounds. Now, two years on from winning the title, he has lost it after being convincingly beaten by the Americans.
Joseph Parker vs Andy Ruiz preview
Joseph Parker faces Andy Ruiz for the vacant WBO heavyweight title on December 2. This fight could be a decisive one to watch, as it will give insight into the future of the heavyweight division. The strengths of these two fighters are very different; Parker is technical and has been described as a boxing prodigy by several commentators, while Ruiz likes to impose his power and utilize brute force. This will make for an interesting battle of strategy vs strength. Fans should tune in to see how this match-up plays out. It will show what boxing might look like in 2020. These predictions may change depending on the outcome of the fight, but either way, it’s exciting to think about where heavyweight boxing might go from here.
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