The head coach says relationship with owner Marinakis is ‘not so good’
FINALLY then, we have it confirmed. Tyson Fury’s wildly anticipated rematch with Deontay Wilder will take place on February 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
It means that barring injury or mishap in training camp, these two current undefeated heavyweights, who also happen to be among the most colourful tha boxing has ever produced, will meet in the centre of the ring with more than Wilder’s WBC title or Fury’s unofficial lineal title on the line.
For this, to be sure, is a contest that has “legacy fight” written all over it — the outcome certain to enter the annals of the sport’s history as no other heavyweight clash of recent times has.
In recently published book Baddest Man, Mark Kriegel revisits the Faustian pact at the heart of Mike Tyson’s rise and the emotional fallout that followed, writes JOHN WIGHT
As we mark the anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, JOHN WIGHT reflects on the enormity of the US decision to drop the atom bombs
From humble beginnings to becoming the undisputed super lightweight champion of the world, Josh Taylor’s career was marked by fire, ferocity, and national pride, writes JOHN WIGHT
Mary Kom’s fists made history in the boxing world. Malak Mesleh’s never got the chance. One story ends in glory, the other in grief — but both highlight the defiance of women who dare to fight, writes JOHN WIGHT
