Chris Eubank Jr faces Conor Benn in a fight three years in the making on Saturday night, with hopes of finally putting a long-time rivalry to bed in the squared-circle – here’s all you need to know This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn…
The African nation of Zaire was elated. Its president, Mobutu Sese Seko, had struck a deal in 1974 for the country to host potentially the biggest boxing contest in history: Muhammad Ali, a legend seemingly on the decline, versus George Foreman, a ferocious, rising heavyweight world champion. Mr. Mobutu, a brutal autocrat, saw a chance…
Former police officer Tiara Brown became WBC world featherweight champion by beating Skye Nicolson in a split-decision victory on Saturday in Australia. The 36-year-old Brown took Nicolson’s belt when judges scored the bout 97-93 and 96-94 in her favor, with one judge scoring it 96-94 for Nicolson. Brown (19-0) dropped to the canvas in tears when…
George Foreman, the former heavyweight boxing champion turned business entrepreneur who was part of some of the sport’s most memorable matches and moments, died Friday at the age of 76, his family announced. “Our hearts are broken. With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved George Edward Foreman Sr. who peacefully departed on…
Female fighters practice boxing at a martial arts gym in Taiyuan, Shanxi province, on Mar 20, last year. Boxing has become a new choice for exercise for many women. WU JUNJIE/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Obesity and diabetes have affected more young people, with many taking to social media platforms to share their symptoms of being diagnosed…
Earlier this year, UFC superstar Conor McGregor impressed everyone with his antagonistic role as ‘The Knox’ in his Hollywood debut, Roadhouse, alongside Jake Gyllenhaal. However, the makers of the movie doubted its potential, so they decided not to release it in theaters and opted for Amazon Prime, turning all predictions upside down. The movie became…