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Anthony Joshua will fight his mandatory IBF challenger Kubrat Pulev in December to defend his three world heavyweight titles, according to boxing promoter Eddie Hearn. The pair were due to face each other at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on June 20 but the coronavirus pandemic forced the clash to be canceled. A new date for the clash has not to been announced yet but it’s likely going down in December with London’s O2 Arena as a possible location. Speaking with ESPN, Hearn said: “We know AJ’s only going to fight once this year, so we want to give ourselves the best opportunity to bring in a crowd, and that would obviously be the later the better.” “But it’s still not a gimme at all. There’s still a very strong chance that AJ will have to fight behind closed doors. “Bearing in mind he’s only going to fight once this year, I just feel as we might as well give ourselves every chance to have a crowd and that will be the first weekend of December. “Their regulations comply with the governme...

Novak Djokovic confirms positive coronavirus test after Adria Tour Novak Djokovic says he has tested positive for coronavirus. The world No 1 was the face behind the Adria Tour, a series of exhibition events that started in the Serbian capital and then moved to Zadar, Croatia, last weekend. He left Croatia after the final was cancelled and was tested in Belgrade, with that test now returning a positive result. READ ALSO:  Thank You For Electing Me, Pastor Osagie Ize-iyamu

The two biggest heavyweight boxers in the world, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua have agreed to fight each other, Eddie Hearn, Joshua's promoter has revealed. The first of the historic fights could be staged in Saudi Arabia next year. Joshua regained his World Boxing Association, International Boxing Federation and World Boxing Organisation heavyweight titles in Riyadh in December by outpointing Andy Ruiz in their rematch while Fury dethroned Deontay Wilder in February to become World Boxing Council champion. The British pair now hold all four major belts in boxing’s blue riband division and speculation of a unification bout to determine the undisputed world heavyweight champion has been steadily building in recent months. Joshua’s promoter, Hearn, said the fighters were on the same page with regards to the financial terms of both bouts. "We're making great progress," Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn exclusively told Sky Sports News on Wednesday.  ...

World heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has said that he suffered racism in 2020. According to the British boxer, he and his wife, Paris Fury, were turned away from a restaurant in the United Kingdom due to his Traveller heritage. Fury said this while reacting to the racial justice protests taking place around the world following the killing of 46-year-old black American, George Floyd by a US policeman. The 31-year-old told GMB on Wednesday:- “I think it is a terrible thing that’s happened with the guy [George Floyd] who has been choked – unacceptable behaviour from any colour or race of people. “A lot of riots have been going on in America, and I think they are trying to make a point and let people know it is unacceptable. “Blackout should not just be a one-day thing, and you should not just post it then forget about it for the other 364 days in a year. “Because I am a white male and I suffered racism in 2020 as a white person, coming from a Travelling background. “...

NBA legend, Michael Jordan has issued a statement expressing his grief and outrage over the death of George Floyd, the black man who was killed by a white policeman in Minneapolis. Floyd died last Monday in Minneapolis after white police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for several minutes as he pleaded that he could not breathe, an incident that has triggered violent nationwide protests. On Friday, Chauvin was charged Friday with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter over Floyd’s death. In the statement issued on Sunday night, Michael Jordan, a six-time NBA champion and owner of the Charlotte Hornets said he understands the outrage over Floyd’s death and admitted that he is deeply saddened and plain angry over the situation. He also disclosed that he stands with those calling out the ‘ingrained racism and violence toward people of color’ in the US. ‘I am deeply saddened, truly pained and plain angry,’ Jordan, an NBA Hall of Famer said. ‘I see and feel...

Olympic sprint legend Usain Bolt has become a father for the first time after welcoming the birth of a baby girl with partner Kasi Bennett, reports said Monday. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness appeared to confirm the birth of Bolt’s daughter in a social media post. “Congratulations to our sprint legend Usain Bolt and Kasi Bennett on the arrival of their baby girl!” Holness wrote on Twitter. Local media reports said the couple’s daughter was born on Sunday. No further details were immediately available. Bolt, 33, had revealed he was expecting a daughter with Bennett on social media in March, jokingly warning any future suitors to steer clear of his daughter. “Any man! Any boy! Don’t play with me!” the eight-time Olympic gold medallist quipped. Bolt, the world record holder at 100m and 200m, retired from athletics in 2017 after a decade of dominance in men’s sprinting. At the 2016 Olympics, Bolt became the only man to win the 100m and 200m titles at three conse...

Tyson Fury is mentally stronger than Anthony Joshua and would overcome his British rival in similarly commanding fashion to how he defeated Deontay Wilder, according to the WBC heavyweight champion’s coach Andy Lee. Fury got his hands on one of the four major world belts again when he ended Wilder’s long reign as champion, knocking the previously-unbeaten American down twice en route to a seventh-round stoppage in February. While he is contractually obliged to face Wilder for a third time and Joshua is scheduled to take on Kubrat Pulev next, the outbreak of coronavirus and subsequent suspension of major boxing shows has clouded the issue. Speculation is rife a domestic dust-up could take priority but Lee can only see one outcome in a fight which would determine the undisputed world heavyweight champion. “I think (Joshua) is still an improving fighter,” Lee told The Boxing Show on Sky Sports. “A little bit of inexperience and mentally he’s not as strong as Tyson....

Popular heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, applying for his National Identification card has generated mixed reactions on social media. The professional boxer was recently at the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) office in Abuja, the nation’s capital, for the registration. The pictures were shared by NIMC of their official Twitter handle with the caption, “Anthony Joshua enrolls for the National Identification Number and issued his NIN slip.” In reaction to the post, many Nigerians were quick to lodge their complaints that since they applied, they were yet to get their NIN number. They opined that Nigerians should be treated equally despite the status. Some others in their reactions explained how they got their NIN immediately after they enrolled. See reactions below:-

Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo has mourned the passing of Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California. All other persons on board were killed and the cause is under investigation. KB is survived by his wife Vanessa, and their three daughters – Natalia and Bianca and their newborn Capri. He won five NBA championships and the 2008 MVP Award with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his reaction, Ronaldo, who scored a goal in his side’s Serie A 2-1 defeat against Napoli on Sunday, wrote on his official Twitter page: “So sad to hear the heartbreaking news of the deaths of Kobe and his daughter Gianna. “Kobe was a true legend and inspiration to so many. “Sending my condolences to his family and friends and the families of all who lost their lives in the crash. RIP Legend.” READ ALSO:  Obama Reacts To Death Of Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant And His Daughter Gi...

Former US President, Barack Obama, has mourned the passing of Basketball legend, Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, died in a helicopter crash on Sunday in Calabasas, California. All other persons on board were killed and the crash is under investigation. KB is survived by his wife Vanessa, and their three daughters – Natalia, Bianca and their newborn Capri. He won five NBA championships and the 2008 MVP Award with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his reaction, Obama tweeted: “Kobe was a legend on the court and just getting started in what would have been just as meaningful a second act. “To lose Gianna is even more heartbreaking to us as parents. Michelle and I send love and prayers to Vanessa and the entire Bryant family on an unthinkable day.” READ ALSO:  Kim Kardashian’s Reaction To Kobe Bryant’s Death

Reality TV star and Beauty mogul, Kim Kardashian has reacted to the death of Basketball legend Kobe Bryant . Bryant died on Sunday after the helicopter he was traveling on, crashed in Calabasas, California. “My heart is so heavy” – Kim Kardashian reacts to Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Alongside Kobe, 41, was his daughter Gianna, 13, and 7 others and Kim, a mother of four, wrote in a message that her ‘heart is so heavy’ she couldn’t ‘imagine’ what Vanessa, wife to Kobe Bryant is going through. See Kim Kardashian Reaction below:- READ ALSO:  Lebron James Is Seen In Tears After NBA Legend Kobe Bryant’s Death

Basketball star, LeBron James broke down in tears at Los Angeles International Airport after the LA Lakers team arrived home to the sad news that their former teammate and legend, Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. The Lakers team were returning from Philadelphia after their game on Saturday, where LeBron James broke Kobe Bryant’s record to become the third-leading scorer in NBA history. An emotional LeBron James was seen in footage crying as he hugged a female official on the tarmac before walking off to wipe away his tears. Kobe Bryant, 41, alongside his 13-year-old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash on a remote, steep hillside in Southern California on Sunday. The chopper went down in Calabasas, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, while it was heading to Bryant’s Mamba Academy in Thousand Oaks for basketball practice. READ ALSO:  BREAKING NEWS! Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant & Daughter Killed...

Kobe Bryant & Gianna This life is really short  Basketball legend Kobe Bryant & daughter Gianna Maria Onore reportedly died in a helicopter crash in California, it has been reported by US website TMZ. The NBA legend enjoyed a glittering 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers during his prime. Helicopter in distress that Kobe Bryant was reportedly on board according to TMZ Five people have been confirmed dead as a result of the crash, which is now under investigation. Bryant’s wife Vanessa is not believed to have been involved in the accident. More to follow..

Arsenal on Saturday confirmed that five key players will miss their Premier League clash against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City on Sunday evening at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal head to the game following a 2-2 draw against Standard Liege in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday. “Hector Bellerin. Tight right hamstring. Will miss Manchester City (h). Aiming to resume training next week,” A club statement from Arsenal’s official website read. “Dani Ceballos. Left hamstring. Sustained during the Vitoria SC (a) match on November 6. Will miss Manchester City (h). Aiming to return to full training next week. “Rob Holding. Left knee. Bruising to knee. Will miss Manchester City (h). Aiming to return to full training in the next two weeks. “Nicolas Pepe. Available for selection for Manchester City (h) after bruising to left knee sustained during West Ham United (a). “Kieran Tierney. Right shoulder. Dislocated right shoulder during West Ham United (a). Kieran will...

Anthony Joshua, the world boxing champion, has admitted that there was no way he could have beaten Mike Tyson, when the American was in his prime. Joshua reclaimed his WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO belts from Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, almost six months after he lost it at Madison Square Garden. His defeat to Ruiz, was his first during his professional career. But the Briton feels he would lost to Tyson if he was still fighting. “Mike Tyson would have battered me! “There was no way I could have taken on that guy. I would have taken that pay cheque. You know what I did against Klitschko in that 6th round when I took that dive? I’m joking. READ ALSO:  I'm successful, isn't that good enough? - Joshua rejects Wilder criticism of Ruiz performance “I would have taken a dive against Tyson. He was a beast. I give all credit and respect to Tyson. Even though Tyson is going on like 50 now, I still remember Tyson as the young, young 21-year-old. “H...

Deontay Wilder was extremely critical of Anthony Joshua after he won his rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr, but the Briton dismissed his comments. Anthony Joshua dismissed Deontay Wilder's criticism of his performance in the rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr, insisting him regaining three of the major heavyweight titles was all that mattered. Joshua, having been stunned by Ruiz in his sole professional defeat at Madison Square Garden in June, cruised to a unanimous decision victory in their second meeting in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to win back the WBA, IBF and WBO belts. The Briton controlled the fight superbly with the jab, taking full advantage of his extra reach and refusing to get into the frantic exchanges that were won so decisively by Ruiz in their first match in New York. While the scorecards reflected a dominant Joshua performance, Wilder - the WBC champion - slammed his "dance and grab and jab and hold" approach. "Fans come to see knockouts...

Sergio Ramos has joked there should be one Ballon d'Or award for Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo - and an alternative trophy for the rest of the world's footballers to fight over. Real Madrid captain Ramos has a stack of individual accolades alongside the host of trophies he has won in his Santiago Bernabeu career. But like so many great players of the last 12 years, he has been put in the shade by Messi and Ronaldo when it comes to the biggest awards. From 2008, when Ronaldo first landed the Ballon d'Or, through to Messi scooping the honour earlier this month, the pair have had a near total duopoly, interrupted only in 2018 by Luka Modric's success. Ronaldo has taken the prize five times and Messi six, prompting Ramos to jest that the pair should be left alone to slug it out for one trophy, while giving everyone else a chance of taking another. "They could make a Ballon d'Or only for Cristiano and Messi depending on results...and...

Freddie Ljungberg always knew it would take Nicolas Pepe time to find his feet in the Premier League – so he was thrilled to see the Arsenal forward turn on the style. Signed in August from Lille for an Arsenal club record fee of £72 million ($95m), the 24-year-old Ivory Coast international has struggled to make the transition to the English top flight. However, a sparkling goal and an assist from Pepe against West Ham on Monday helped interim boss Ljungberg guide Arsenal to a 3-1 win at London Stadium. Pepe’s all-round performance impressed Ljungberg, with the former Gunners midfielder acknowledging the price tag for Pepe means there is an expectation that he should consistently deliver. “People always ask me about Nico and I try to explain,” Ljungberg said. “He comes from the French league to the Premier League, in my opinion, the best league in the world, it’s a lot faster and a lot harder. “He needs to adapt and people put pressure on him and it’s not ea...

Anthony Joshua has admitted that Islam has played a big role in his boxing career after beating Mexican-American opponent Andy Ruiz in Saudi Arabia. Anthony Joshua reclaimed his belts after his victory over Andy Ruiz even though he had to win the fight via unanimous decision. In June this year, Anthony Joshua was shocked in New York as he lost for the very first time in his career against Andy Ruiz. The defeat propelled him for a rematch against Andy Ruiz which he won on Saturday night, December 7. And after his victory over Andy Ruiz, a reporter went to Anthony Joshua to ask him how he feels winning back his titles in a Muslim nation. The reporter reminded Anthony Joshua on how Muhammad Alli proclaimed his faith in Saudi Arabia after winning world tittle. He then asked Anthony Joshua to speak on the role Islam has played in his life. ”A big role Islam has played in my life because my uncles went to Mecca and pray for me and if a Muslim comes to me a...

Gabriel Martinelli's full Premier League debut offers hope for the future amid the uncertainty at Arsenal. Nicolas Pepe scored Arsenal's second goal. The hope is that he can kick on from there. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang provided the assist for that one and scored the third himself. As for Mesut Ozil, he set up both of those goals with driving runs from deep. But for all the big names, the big signings and the even bigger salaries among this Arsenal team, it was the performance of teenager Gabriel Martinelli that stood out. He also showed a lot of the qualities that have been missing during the club's dismal run of form. Martinelli's equaliser, on his full Premier League debut, turned the game around. Arsenal had been dreadful up until that point, weighed down by the pressure that has been building throughout a run of nine games without a win - the club's worst in 42 years. The 18-year-old Brazilian was the exception. It wasn't just the fi...