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USA Boxing convert department store into training facility in preparation for Tokyo games
National team boxers have been unable to use the facilities at the United States Olympic and Paralympic Training Center at Colorado Springs since March.
Oyo governor: We‘ll tackle youth restiveness through sporting activities
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, said that the state government would tackle the challenges of youth restiveness and unemployment through sporting activities.
Tyson Fury’s promoter hopes to agree Anthony Joshua fight within two weeks
World Boxing Council heavyweights champion Tyson Fury’s U.S promoter Bob Arum says he is hopeful of finalising a deal for a super-fight with Anthony Joshua in the next two weeks.
Mike Tyson confirms he will fight again this year
Mike Tyson has confirmed he will box again this year.
New Year Honours: Lewis Hamilton knighted as Rob Burrow becomes MBE
Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has been knighted in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
Anthony Joshua reveals plot to topple Tyson Fury, Usyk and dominate heavyweight division
The big Brit is already plotting a future route back to the WBO title if Oleksandr Usyk makes him drop it to land the £500million two-fight Gypsy King deal.
2020: Twenty memorable sports moments
British-Nigerian boxer, Anthony Joshua, knocked out Bulgarian boxer, Kubrat Pulev, in the ninth round of their world title bout at the SSE Arena, Wembley, to retain his WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles.
AIBA approves new constitution in bid to regain IOC recognition
International Boxing Association (AIBA) has taken a step towards repairing a much-maligned governance structure that has been frequently criticised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) after it approved an updated constitution at its virtual Congress.
Governor Abiodun: Anthony Joshua’s victory a worthy Christmas gift
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, on Sunday felicitated with Heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, for displaying “Ogun standard of excellence” in knocking out Kubrat Pulev in London on Saturday.
Anthony Joshua’s purse against Kubrat Pulev slashed
Anthony Joshua is set to earn less than half his initial purse for his fight with Kubrat Pulev after missing out on a monster £8million gate fee.
Glenn McCrory claims terms have been agreed for bare knuckle bout against Evander Holyfield
In sensational boxing news, former British cruiserweight champion Glenn McCrory has claimed he and ex-American boxer Evander Holyfield have agreed terms on a bare-knuckle boxing bout.
Tyson Fury: Anthony Joshua would be my easiest opponent
World Boxing Council heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has looked to further rile rival Anthony Joshua by claiming his fellow Brit would make the easiest opponent of all boxers who have called him out.
Mike Tyson fights to draw with Roy Jones Jr. in exhibition
Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled a draw.
Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev bout confirmed for December 12
Unified Heavyweight Champion of the World Anthony Joshua OBE will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO World Titles against Mandatory Challenger Kubrat Pulev at The O2 in London on Saturday December 12, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and on DAZN in all of its nine markets including the U.S., on a show promoted by Matchroom Boxing in association with Top Rank and Epic Sports and Entertainment.
Russia heads to CAS, challenges four-year doping ban
Russia will attempt to overturn its four-year ban from international sport this week in the latest chapter of a long-running and controversial saga over state-sanctioned doping.
Mike Tyson says he got erections from fighting
Mike Tyson has revealed he got erections from boxing when he was younger and described a fight as ‘orgasmic’.
Anthony Joshua, Kubrat Pulev to fight this year with or without spectators – promoter
Boxing enthusiasts could still see Anthony Joshua vs Kubrat Pulev this year, as plans have been made to have a behind closed doors fight and one with a live audience in attendance.
Dillian Whyte: Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke
Dillian Whyte has revealed that Tyson Fury’s real name is Luke and he changed it to sound “harder”.
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Indian and Chinese troops in new border brawl
Indian and Chinese troops have fought a new brawl on their contested Himalayan border, leaving injuries on both sides, military officials said Monday.
Minister: Nigerian government executing 43 road projects in tertiary institutions
The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has stated that his ministry was currently executing 43 road projects within tertiary institutions across the country with a view to enhancing the learning environment.
Frank Lampard defends Kepa Arrizabalaga after Luton mistake
Chelsea manager, Frank Lampard, was quick to defend Kepa Arrizabalaga after Sunday’s 3-1 win over Luton Town in the FA Cup.
NCFront cautions IGP against arresting Sunday Igboho
Disturbed by the rising tension in the South-west region over the arrest order issued on a Yoruba activist, Sunday Adeyemo Igboho, by the Inspector General of Police (IG), Mohammed Adamu, the Secretary of the National Consultative Front (NCFront), Olawale Okunniyi, has cautioned the police chief not to further exacerbate the building tension in the Southwest by arresting the Yoruba activist.
NCDC records 964 new coronavirus infections
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has confirmed 964 cases of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), taking the tally of infections in the country to 121,566.
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Northern elders condemn burning of Sarkin Fulani’s Oyo home
Some Northern elders have condemned in strong terms the burning of the home, livestock, and cars of the Sarkin Fulani of Oyo State, Alhaji Saliu Abdulkadir, by some youths in allegedly instigated by an ethnic bigot, Sunday Adeyemo otherwise known as Sunday Igboho.
Sadiq Umar scores again as Almeria close in on table toppers
Sadiq Umar was again on target today for his 18th goal of the season as UD Almeria closed in on Segunda Division leaders Espanyol.
Emmanuel Dennis transfer value crashes from €16 million
The value of Club Brugge winger Emmanuel Dennis on the transfer market has crashed from 16 million to 11 million Euros within five months.
Appeal court unseals Seplat Petroleum’s offices
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal has suspended the interim order issued by a Federal High Court sealing the corporate offices of Seplat Petroleum Development Company over loan which Cardinal Drilling Services Limited allegedly owed Access Bank Plc.
HURIWA accuses IGP Adamu of bias over Sunday Igboho’s arrest order
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) on Saturday accused the Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Mohammed Adamu of partiality and double standards by ordering the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko to arrest the Yoruba Ethnic Rights Activist, Mr. Sunday Ighoho.