The issue of human rights in the kingdom was highlighted again last week when Salma al-Shehab, a Leeds University PhD student, was given a 34-year prison sentence for posting her support of womens rights activists on Twitter. And theres the final bell. Usyk working very hard to circle and move out of danger and also create openings. The WBO, which was formed in 1988, was recognized as one of the four major world championship groups by the International Boxing Hall of Fame along with the WBA, WBC and IBF in 2004. Usyk cracks Joshua with a sneaky inside left hand after slipping inside the job. If the price is right the American could be tempted to welcome Ngannou to boxing. The head movement in particular has slowed down, giving Joshua a more stationary target. Bridgerweight - [224] Oscar Rivas - WBC Champion. Also, the food is sensational. I got bail and I started training my ass off, because if I got [inaudible], I wanted to be able to fight. 7. But he has been . Joshua has backed up to the ropes on his own and it looks like hes tired. but there is still plenty to look forward to when it comes to boxing's marquee heavyweight division. No mention of Figueroa vs Fulton here or on the WBC Division Status, so rumoured to be called off (though also reportedly being 'later in the year'. Heres a look at each title Fury and Usyk hold by each governing body. During World War I, Dempsey worked in a Philadelphia shipyard. Usyk's 170 landed punches were most by an AJ opponent. In that time, Johnson defended his title eight times and fought numerous non-title bouts. The current 2020 World Boxing Association heavyweight champion is Anthony Joshua, a British fighter with an impressive record. Both men are circling one another in the center of the ring, the preferable area for the Ukrainian. Since then, talk about a potential fight between two of the baddest men on the planet has died down as Fury appears intent on making history by beating Oleksandr Usyk to become the first four-belt heavyweight champion ever. Im stealing this Usyk, Im sorry. And now Joshua looks like hes in trouble. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Joshua starting to look like hes trying to box the clever southpaw, which is a bad move. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. Both fighters are in the ring and weve got two more national anthems to come: God Save the Queen followed by the State Anthem of Ukraine. 28 year old Ajagba, 16-1(13) cannot afford another loss, his wide points defeat at the hands of Frank Sanchez coming as it did as a big disappointment to Ajagba and his fans. Im sure that Tyson Fury is not retired yet, Usyk says. Hip-hip [hooray]! Like Ryan's roar & confidence but Davis will be too much for him. Were very interested in signing Francis Ngannou and would very much like to have him compete in the stacked BKFC heavyweight division, Feldman said Sunday in a statement to MMA Junkie. Tyson Fury 2. Warren provides latest update on Fury vs Usyk talks and potential location for title fight, Fury breaks social media silence to respond to Usyk's insults with one of his own, Chris Eubank Jr vs Liam Smith date: UK start time, undercard, and how to follow, Dillian Whyte offers Derek Chisora a trilogy fight with a twist, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window), Jon Jones, whom he was apparently offered $8m to fight. That means the final countdown for the main event is on. Away from the obvious options, Ngannou has two other potential routes that cannot be ruled out a film career or a shock UFC return. It was an incredible performance. Does he believe he will become the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world? The WBA can have up to four world champions in any given weight division, though Joshua holds the most important distinction with the super title. 1 contender Dillian Whyte in Fury's first fight since last October's 11th-round knockout of Deontay Wilder that . Joshua, 33, has also been named by Ngannou as a potential boxing opponent alongside Fury. Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury now a 'done deal' once again with date reported. Weight: 201 lbs (91.1 kg) Not all heavyweight boxers are fast, but that does not stop Michael Hunter from landing quick jabs and hooks on his opponent. MORE: Tyson Fury confident he will 'smash Deontay Wilder to bits', uncertain on next fight. Fury previously said if he defeats Wilder, he would like to fight Whyte in December. pic.twitter.com/el4ax8LYi8. I will annihilate both of them on the same night. He announced his comeback in 2007 and was granted an immediate title shot against the current champion Samuel Peter in 2008. WBA Super World Heavyweight Champion . Champ, champ! Note: secondary championships are not included. Oleksandr Usyk celebrates with his belts. The great George Foreman turns 74 today. However, if he was to join Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, he would be able to showcase his ruthless power with no gloves against lesser opposition. Vitali Klitschko when he faced Danny Williams, civil unrest. Copyright 2023Setup by Digital Dynasty Design. It was one of the worst heavyweight title fights Ive ever seen. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. Hip-hip [hooray]! But Usyk is looking more and more comfortable, setting the pace with left hands down the middle and using his foot speed to pirouette out of harms way. Hes just too good. Your email address will not be published. We are happy to respond to informal removal requests if there have been any crossed wires. Tyson Fury is the WBC heavyweight world titlist and the lineal heavyweight champion. Yet Ali remained the lineal champion and was recognized byThe Ring magazineand most boxing purists untilhis defeat in 1971. 20-0-0 . Ramla Ali, right, celebrates after defeating Crystal Garca Nova by first-round knockout in their super-bantamweight fight. Its also very hot and humid here still, although the air conditioning turned up so much in the media centre that Im having to wear a jumper. Look at me. Its because its all I know. 11. Joshua catches Usyk with a big shot right below the beltline and gets a warning from the referee. And if Im not fighting Tyson Fury, Im not fighting at all.. Im the new breed of heavyweight. Oleksandr Usyk defeated Anthony Joshua on Sept. 25, winning the WBA (super), IBF, WBO and IBO belts. The Rings initial policy was to award a championship based on a linear reign, or the man who beat the man. Now, the vacancy can be filled if the No. Checking in from his movie-themed 34th birthday/retirement party in Manchester, the undefeated WBC heavyweight champion has posted his reaction to tonights fight to his Instagram story, hinting at a return to the ring to fight Usyk and unify all four heavyweight title belts for the first time since Lennox Lewis in 2000. Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson Go At It On Social Media (again), Pierre Coetzer: The Teak-Tough South African Who Rumbled With Bowe, Bruno And Foreman, Photos: Tank Davis, Boots Ennis, Andrade & Villa Score Wins In DC, Ajagba defeats Shaw by boring decision Boxing Results, Hector Luis Garcia discusses loss to Gervonta Davis, Tank Davis Shells Garcia to Force a Corner Stoppage, Journeyman Michael Ogundu Stops Lamont Peterson Boxing Results, Gervonta Davis stops Garcia & Jaron Ennis defeats Chukhadzhian Boxing Results. I want to do it in the UFC and boxing.". But its because of the fucking passion we put into this shit, man. Usyk also has the International Boxing Organization belt, though it is considered a minor championship as it is not recognized as one of the big four governing bodies. Michael Hunter. Joshua toured the United States at the end of last year in search of a replacement with Virgil Hunter, Eddy Reynoso and Ronnie Shields emerging as leading candidates. It appears Angel Fernandez is the chief second and the man in the ring for Joshua and not Robert Garcia as announced by Michael Buffer during the pre-fight introductions. It was bullshit! Usyk won the World Boxing Association (super) title on Sept. 25 after defeating Joshua by unanimous decision. In 2009, 2011, and 2012, he won ISKA World Super Heavyweight Championship. World Boxing News provides a history of the Lineal World Heavyweight Championship from 1885 to the present day. He is the only Canadian-born World Heavyweight Boxing Champion. Joshua is having his best success when he targets Usyks midsection. Usyk just doing a little bit more right now: busier, more accurate and fleeter of foot. Absolutely, I feel like Im the next American world heavyweight champion. Ngannou leaves while still the UFC heavyweight champion after failing to agree a new contract extension. Top 10 Heavyweight Boxing Champs Who Were Stripped Of The Title. Im not fighting people who are below par.. Usyk looks like hes in trouble. Usyk is looking more comfortable in there, even as Joshua continues to move forward and close distance. Australian heavyweight, Demsey McKean, has found himself in the headlines this week as a potential opponent for Anthony Joshuas ring return. World heavyweight champion Mohammed Ali, formerly Cassius Clay, is interviewed by a reporter in front of the United Nations with his brother, Rudolph. The obvious choice would be the No1 in the world, unbeaten WBC champ Fury, 34, who has called out Ngannou before. Whyte in the summer of 2020 recorded an unaired virtual face-off interview with Ngannou and claimed to have got the better of him. .css-14ukgk6{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#0077B6;}The Guardian can reveal that Joshua was recently sent a letter by Yasser al-Khayat, whose brother Mustafa was killed in the largest mass execution in Saudi Arabias history, asking him to follow the lead of Muhammad Ali and Lewis Hamilton by standing up for freedom and human rights in the buildup to his world title fight which takes place in Jeddah on Saturday. 5. And the Cameroonian confirmed realising his long-standing dream of entering the boxing world is on the cards. Holmes won World Boxing Council title after WBC had withdrawn recognition of Spinks, March 18, 1978, and awarded its title to Norton. Ringside judges Victor Fesechko (116-112) and Steve Gray (115-113) scored it for Usyk, while Glenn Feldman (115-113) had it for Joshua. Your email address will not be published. Fucking shite! The lineal title has been back in the news in a big way lately. Many generations are going watch this fight, especially the [10th] round, when someone tried to beat me hard, but I standed it and turned it in a different way. The 10th round was one of the best rounds Ive seen to turn a fight not back around, because it was very close at that point But what Usyk did in the 10th, the 11th and the 12th was incredible. .css-14ukgk6{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#0077B6;}Joshua firmly believes he can avoid a third defeat in his 27 fights, the other being his shock stoppage at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr in June 2019, and instead is setting his sights on becoming a three-time heavyweight world champion, having previously reclaimed his titles with victory in his rematch with Ruiz Jr in Riyadh six months after their initial contest. Joshua throws a mean right hook but Usyk gets away in the nick of time. Getty Images offers exclusive rights-ready and premium royalty-free analog, HD, and 4K video of the highest quality. MORE: Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury 3 fight date, start time, card, PPV price & odds for heavyweight title trilogy. Former WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew, who is a big UFC fan, has advised Ngannou to steer clear of boxing and he might just do that with plenty of other options on the table. They are expected to clash in March but if, for whatever reason, that fight doesnt come off the Englishman could look to resurrect talks with Ngannou. But were still on schedule for the main event between Usyk and Joshua to get under way at about 12.54am local time (ie 10.54pm in London, 5:54pm in New York and 7.54am in Melbourne). Ive been in world title fights back to back 12 times. Fury is yet to defend his title, as his third fight with Wilder in July was postponed after his camp suffered a COVID-19 outbreak. Check all the current boxing champions for all four major organizations in each weight division. He is a winner, but this mans too good. Joshua lands a right to the body but Usyk snaps Joshuas head back with a hard left jab. The winner of Fury and Wilders third fight will hold two of the major titles in the heavyweight division. When the heavyweight division is booming. Tommy Burns. MORE: How Oleksandr Usyk's win over Anthony Joshua casts doubt over the heavyweight division's future. There was unrest in Ukraine, right or wrong. Full list of current world boxing champions in all weight classes and major organizations: WBC, IBO, WBO, IBF, WBA, The Ring. He is ranked as the No. On April 29, 1967, his recognition as champion by both theWorld Boxing AssociationandWorld Boxing Councilwas withdrawn. FRANCIS NGANNOU has paved the way for a move over to boxing after walking out on the UFC. Under those circumstances, he managed to become champion! See also: World MMA Champions. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. He had the chance to fight him. TopHeavyweights.com and HeavyweightBoxing.com cover the past, present and future of Boxing's Heavyweight Division. The Bronze Bomber is currently working his way back into title contention after suffering back-to-back defeats against Fury. To view the purposes they believe they have legitimate interest for, or to object to this data processing use the vendor list link below. For the purposes of this video, we are specifically comparing heavyweight championship reigns and . My cousin Bengo wheres he at, G-14 raise your hand! On September 15, 1978, boxer Muhammad Ali defeats Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans to win the world heavyweight boxing title . Al Bello . If a fighter walks into his gym, he doesnt try to change how you stand or what you bring. Thank you. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This is a sentiment shared by Joshuas promoter, Eddie Hearn, who has labelled Usyk, who fights here having served in the Ukrainian army as part of the countrys defence against Russias invasion, a genius and insisted that should be taken into consideration if he is again victorious at the weekend. Compubox informs us that Joshua has landed 16 body shots through at the halfway point after only landing 15 in the entire first fight, but it seems like too many of the bad habits from 11 months ago are beginning to surface. Were gonna cheer for him three times. Hip-hip [hooray]! . Its hard work. Danielle Perkins is on the road to becoming a female heavyweight champion - alongside Joshua and Fury as peers, she would become a high-value commodity who could "catapult women's boxing" and . Oleksandr Usyk took a second consecutive victory over Anthony Joshua to defend his unified WBO, WBA and IBF world heavyweight titles over the course of an epic 12-round battle. Oleksandr Usyk . Wilder is coming off one of the longest reigns in Heavyweight history. Theyre both tremendous fighters, Hearn says. A year that highlighted how powerful a united boxing media can be, writes George Gigney. Some title reigns are considered dubious owing to long periods of inactivity, the legitimacy of the organization granting championship recognition, and other factors. TopHeavyweights.com and HeavyweightBoxing.com cover the past, present and future of Boxing's Heavyweight Division. world champion vacant super flyweight 115 lbs / 52.16 kgs super flyweight . The Ring title is awarded by American boxing magazine, The Ring, and has been done since 1922. Thanks, God.. The champion tests positive for a performance-enhancing substance and is fined, suspended or otherwise penalized by the proper authority (athletic commission or sanctioning body). Usyk is doing serious damage here, throwing and landing in flurries of punches. Should be competitive first 3- 4 rounds but rnds 5-7 I think Tank handles his business. TBA . The mixture of belts and champions means that there is only a rare occasion when a class can be fully unified to produce an undisputed champion, with no division . Were tabling an offer for his services, and hopefully fans will see him in the BKFC squared circle in 2023.. Only God knows whether I will or not, he says. So please give him a round of applause as our heavyweight champion in the world. Fury dropped and stopped Dillian Whyte in six rounds before inviting Ngannou to join him in the ring to talk up a potential 2023 hybrid rules crossover bout. Now its Usyk, the defending WBA, WBO and IBF champion, wearing the blue and yellow colors of Ukraine beneath a white sleeveless robe with a hood. During the 19th century many heavyweights were 170 pounds (12 st 2 lb, 77 . A general view of the ring ahead of the heavyweight unification rematch between Oleksandr Usyk of Ukraine and Anthony Joshua of Great Britain at the King Abdullah Sports Complex's Super Dome Hall in Jeddah. Rather than press his natural advantages in height, reach and power, the Briton curiously attempted to outbox the superior boxer in front of him. .css-14ukgk6{height:1em;width:1.5em;margin-right:3px;vertical-align:baseline;fill:#0077B6;}From the moment Joshua exercised his immediate rematch clause in the aftermath, it was clear that a sweeping change was necessary. light heavyweight 175 lbs / 79.38 kgs super champion dmitry bivol wba super middleweight . View fighter info . The sentence was condemned as outrageous by Amnesty International. Cause you saw part of it there. Jack Dempsey, known as the "Manassa Mauler," was the world heavyweight boxing champion from 1919-26. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). That group are probably the best pound for pound natural athletes in the world. Usyk is throwing punches in bunches but not landing many, owing to Joshua controlling the distance well and better-than-usual head movement. For more information, see our Cookie Policy. Sometimes one loss can all but ruin a fighter, other times it makes him hungrier. Over half of them, including Mustafa, were executed for taking part in pro-democracy protests. Francis Ngannou of Cameroon battles Ciryl Gane of France during the UFC 270 event at Honda . History was made earlier tonight when the first womens fight took place in Saudi Arabia and it was a quick one. Coetzee won the WBA World Heavyweight Title by a KO in the 10th round. Hip-hip [hooray]! It was a true boxing . The Ukrainian was far more active in the 10th and hes busier here in the 11th as well. Ali, a 2020 Olympian, is trained by Manny Robles, who guided Andy Ruiz Jr to his seismic upset of Anthony Joshua in 2019. More good body work by Joshua moves the Ukrainian back toward the ropes. MORE: Boxing world reacts to Oleksandr Usyk upset of Anthony Joshua: 'He dominated him'. Donald McRae's report. Im sure. Guardians unofficial score: Usyk 10-9 Joshua (Usyk 48-47 Joshua). Hes got to go away if he wants to, come back, rebuild, get the frustration out. MORE: The difference between undisputed andunified. Pick: Shaw to score a knockdown early, this on the way to a pretty wide points victory. Hip-hip [hooray]! Why not create a boxing post with our fun easy to use post creator. Usyks motor is simply too good. Heavyweight boxing schedule with upcoming fights, TV and live stream details, including Usyk vs Joshua 2 and Ruiz Jr vs Ortiz. Guys, Im telling you, this guy to beat me tonight maybe I could have done better but it shows the levels of hard work he must have put in. The winner is likely to call out Ngannou who may decide to re-sign with the UFC after assessing his options as a free agent and realising the grass is not always greener on the other side. He was able to absorb tremendous punishment while wearing his opponents down. We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. The WBO, which was formed in 1988, was recognized as one of the four major world championship groups by the International Boxing Hall of Fame along with the WBA, WBC and IBF in 2004. I aint no fucking amateur boxer from five years old, that was an elite prospect from my youth, bro. And were off. Thats the most important one., This is already history, Usyk says through a translator. Just eaten some lovely rice and shredded beef. Mmm. Usyk cracks Joshua with a big counter left. The last undisputed heavyweight champion was the legendary Lennox Lewis who held the honor between November 1999 and April 2000. Guardians unofficial score: Usyk 10-9 Joshua (Usyk 116-112 Joshua). He should be the heavyweight champion of the world. Muhammad Ali wins world heavyweight championship. Usyk is still punching in high volume but Joshua is answering every combination that he throws, which is something he didnt do in their first meeting. Feldman has also expressed an interest in signing Nate Diaz, so it could be a big year for BKFC if they are able to get one or both of the UFC veterans on board. Burns famously challenged all comers as Heavyweight Champion, leading John Arthur Jack Johnson (March 31, 1878 June 10, 1946), nicknamed the Galveston Giant, was an American boxer who, at the height of the Jim Crow era, became the first African American world heavyweight boxing champion (19081915). Theres the bell and Usyks 10th was just as dominant as Joshuas ninth. Heavyweight champion George Foreman and Muhammad Ali exchange punches during their world heavyweight title boxing match in 1974. Thats the record site fee which Saudi Arabias sovereign wealth fund has reportedly paid for the right to stage tonights rematch with Usyk and Joshua due to clear around $35m apiece. Current world heavyweight champ Oleksandr Usyk has returned home to take up arms in Ukraine. And I think he just exploded because he lost and he was devastated and hes given everything to try and win this fight. Fury became the third heavyweight to win the title in the past seven years, as Bermane Stiverne was recognized as the divisional champion from 2014 to 2015. I doubt if boxing has been fair to Joshua. Usyk's 39 landed in 10th were most by Joshua opponent. List of heavyweight boxing champions. He said: "Whatever it is, if it is with Tyson Fury, I will take it. Anthony Joshua walks to the ring ahead of the main event on Sunday morning in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Although he lost the belt to Oliver McCall in 1994 (which was his first professional defeat), he would later regain it after winning a . Using a technique taught to him by his trainer, formerWelterweightandMiddleweightChampionTommy Ryan, Jeffries fought out of a crouch with his left arm extended forward. Who is the current heavyweight champion? Oleksandr Usyk is the new WBA, WBO and IBF heavyweight champion of the world after, in a riveting display of skill and nerve, he outpointed Anthony Joshua to win a clear and unanimous decision. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. *Links to streaming, pay-per-view or ticketing platforms provided on this page, if any, are affiliate links. Ali makes history with 65-second KO on undercard, Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by split decision to retain world titles, Anthony Joshua urged to speak out on human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, Ramla Ali sees off Garca Nova in Saudi Arabias first ever female boxing bout, Anthony Joshua desperate to avoid line in the sand with Usyk rematch | Sachin Nakrani, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. Motherfucker, Im not a 12-round fighter. Rudolf Weber Arena, Oberhausen Germany, MD 10 Martin Bakole, Accor Arena, Paris, France, TKO 3, Kevin Lerena, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK, TKO 10, Tyson Fury, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, UK, SD 12 Derek Chisora, O2 Arena, London, UK, TKO 3, Nathan Gorman, OVO Arena, London, UK, MD 12, Dillian Whyte, OVO Arena, London, UK, TKO 1 Pavel Sour, Seebhne Elbauenpark, Magdeburg, Germany, United States of America, Missouri, California, TKO 4, Devin Vargas, Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, CA, USA, KO 4, Curtis Harper, Dignity Health Sports Park , Carson, CA, USA. 3. Jon Jones, whom he was apparently offered $8m to fight, and Ciryl Gane are set to fight for his recently vacated title at UFC 285 on March 4. Chisora, who is coming off a dominant defeat against Fury, says hes open to fighting Ngannou in both boxing and MMA after previously claiming he could join UFC rival, Bellator. This is a chronological list of world heavyweight boxing champions since the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules in 1884. We will be paid a commission, with no extra cost to you, if you use those links to make a purchase. Chisora was beaten by Fury in ten rounds in December but has ruled out retirement. FRANCIS NGANNOU has paved the way for a move over to boxing after walking out on the UFC. Thanks as always for following along and be sure to check out Sachin Nakranis full report from Jeddah. Schedule; . Stephan Shaw says he is confident of becoming America's next heavyweight boxing champion and beating Britain's Dillian Whyte in a potential future matchup. The IBF, which was preceded by the United States Boxing Association, has had eight champions since 2002: Lennox Lewis; Chris Byrd; Klitschko; Fury; Charles Martin; Andy Ruiz Jr.; Joshua; and Usyk. He hurt Usyk badly the ninth. Dec 16 2022. . BKFC president Dave Feldman has already expressed his interest in bringing Ngannou to his promotion which is home to Paige VanZant, Mike Perry and more stars from the world of MMA. Tommy Burns (June 17, 1881 - May 10, 1955), born Noah Brusso, was a Canadian professional boxer. From fighting in barroom brawls to becoming boxing's first genuine superstar, John L. Sullivan is a pioneer of the sport. But all these gentlemen here around me, my team, theyre going to help me., I want thank everyone who prayed for me, Usyk says through a translator. The champion does not schedule a fight with a top-five contender from any weight class for two years. Tyson Fury retained his WBC world heavyweight title by stopping Dillian Whyte brutally and clinically near the end of the sixth round on Saturday night at Wembley Stadium. 9. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. In 1998, he won a gold medal at European Open Muay Thai Championship and then he debuted in the K-1 tournaments in 2001 . In pursuit of greater revenues, some organizations have now adopted a practice of simultaneously recognizing multiple champions in a weight division, creating a situation in which a champion may be unable not only to secure recognition from multiple sanctioning bodies but to secure sole recognition from a single one. Man Utd Treble winner unrecognisable with greying ginger stubble and giant fish, VAR shake-up will see refs explain decisions to stadium at Club World Cup, Im the UKs biggest prankster shocking act we pulled AFTER porn stunt, My boobs are the biggest in Austria but I'm too 'erotic' to sponsor my team, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Usyk lands a big right hand about a minute to the round but Joshua takes it well. 14. And again, how can he occupy 2 different ranks in the WBA? There was issues in Ukraine in your second fight, there was civil war. Guardians unofficial score: Usyk 10-9 Joshua (Usyk 96-94 Joshua). Vitali Akhramenko is a kickboxer from Belarus who started his career as a kickboxer and won the European titles in Muay Thai boxing. The champion is then asked about the one major heavyweight title that's not in his possession: the WBC belt held by Tyson Fury, who says he's retired from boxing for good. Tyson Fury retained his WBC heavyweight title after beating Dillian Whyte by technical knockout in the sixth round in front of a raucous 94,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.. That meant ending his decade-long partnership with Robert McCracken, the only trainer hed ever known as a professional, who also guided Joshua to a star-making Olympic gold medal as the head coach of Team GBs boxing team at the 2012 London Games. Wilder quickly dispatched Robert Helenius in his comeback fight last October and has since been ordered to face Andy Ruiz in a WBC final eliminator. He faced Danny Williams, civil unrest boxing Councilwas withdrawn circumstances, he would like to fight Whyte in UFC! 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