Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Anthony Joshua gives backing to trainer Rob McCracken
McCracken's tactics were heavily criticised by former world champion Lennox Lewis after Joshua's shock defeat to Ruiz Jr.
Nov 20, 18:34
A bloodied Tyson Fury in action on September 14, 2019
Tyson Fury expects to retire after three more fights
Undefeated heavyweight has 'no interest' in winning back all of the heavyweight belts and expects to quit boxing after three more fights.
Oct 25, 18:51
David Beckham pictured on October 2, 2018
Which sports stars have the best and worst tattoos?
You would be hard pressed to find many sports stars who do not have ink on their bodies, but which big names have the best and worst tattoos?
Sep 16, 09:08
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Anthony Joshua: Andy Ruiz Jr "the best heavyweight out there"
The pair will meet in a rematch on December 7 in Saudi Arabia.
Sep 6, 18:17
Andy Ruiz Jr celebrates taking Anthony Joshua's belts on June 1, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr vows to "prove everyone wrong" in Anthony Joshua rematch
Ruiz inflicted a first defeat on Joshua to win the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO world titles.
Sep 4, 18:11
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Ruiz Jr 'looking forward to ending Joshua's career' in Saudi Arabia rematch
The American/Mexican has confirmed his participation in the fight in Diriyah in December.
Aug 24, 12:42
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Eddie Hearn hails "iconic moment for boxing" as Joshua-Ruiz head for Saudi Arabia
Joshua and Ruiz will meet for a second time in Diriyah, a town on the outskirts of Saudi capital Riyadh, on December 7.
Aug 12, 16:27
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Joshua's rematch against Ruiz Jr announced for Saudi Arabia in December
British boxer will be bidding to win back the IBF, WBA and WBO titles.
Aug 9, 17:41
Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora in action on December 22, 2018
Dillian Whyte claims he 'laid Tyson Fury out' in sparring
'Gypsy King' Fury says he has a planned February rematch with WBC champion Deontay Wilder.
Jul 9, 21:46
Tyson Fury celebrates defeating Tom Schwarz on June 15, 2019
Analysis: The changing picture among leading heavyweights
Fury is the man to beat after his win over Tom Schwarz, with a Deontay Wilder rematch on the horizon.
Jun 16, 11:07
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Tyson Fury labels Anthony Joshua "finished"
Joshua suffered a shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr on June 1.
Jun 12, 10:09
Tyson Fury pictured in May, 2019
"Proud" Fury in a good place as he prepares for Schwarz showdown
British boxer says he is pleased he publicised his mental health struggles.
Jun 10, 19:11
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Anthony Joshua vows to stick with under-fire trainer Rob McCracken
Lennox Lewis was among those to suggest Joshua should look for a new trainer.
Jun 5, 06:22
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Anthony Joshua invokes Andy Ruiz Jr rematch clause for later this year
The Briton suffered a shock first defeat of his career in New York on Saturday.
Jun 4, 17:26
Rob McCracken pictured in September 2017
Frazer Clarke defends Anthony Joshua corner man following shock defeat
Rob McCracken was criticised for his role in Anthony Joshua's loss to Andy Ruiz Jr.
Jun 4, 17:21
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
In Focus: The current state of the heavyweight division
Anthony Joshua suffered a surprise defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday night.
Jun 3, 14:32
Andy Ruiz Jr celebrates taking Anthony Joshua's belts on June 1, 2019
Promoter Eddie Hearn plans to lure Andy Ruiz Jr to UK for Anthony Joshua rematch
The new IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion caused one of the biggest upsets in heavyweight history on Saturday night.
Jun 3, 03:30
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Why Anthony Joshua's defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr feels more than 'a minor setback'
Anthony Joshua says that his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr is only 'a minor setback', but losing in such fashion could have long-term ramifications for the former champion.
Jun 2, 16:00
Andy Ruiz Jr celebrates taking Anthony Joshua's belts on June 1, 2019
Ruiz Jr happy to 'prove the doubters wrong'
Mexico's first world champion had been written off in the build-up.
Jun 2, 08:23
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Joshua pledges to 'beat up' Ruiz in rematch
The British heavyweight lost his world titles in a stunning upset in New York.
Jun 2, 07:59
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
In Pictures: In pictures: Anthony Joshua upset by Andy Ruiz Jr in New York
The 29-year-old was stopped in the seventh round.
Jun 2, 07:38
Andy Ruiz Jr celebrates taking Anthony Joshua's belts on June 1, 2019
5 of the biggest shocks in heavyweight boxing
Mike Tyson was stunned by Buster Douglas in 1990.
Jun 2, 06:33
Anthony Joshua on the floor on June 1, 2019
Anthony Joshua loses world heavyweight titles in shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr
It is being deemed one of the biggest shocks in the history of heavyweight boxing.
Jun 2, 03:35
Anthony Joshua eases to victory over Joseph Parker on March 31, 2018.
Anthony Joshua 'motivated by possibilities' as Andy Ruiz Jr showdown looms
The pair are set to meet at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday.
May 31, 11:00
Anthony Joshua pictured during a press conference on February 25, 2019
Preview: Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr, plus undercard
Sports Mole previews the unified world heavyweight title bout between Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night.
May 31, 10:00
Anthony Joshua eases to victory over Joseph Parker on March 31, 2018.
Deontay Wilder on Anthony Joshua's mind ahead of American debut
Joshua fights Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday.
May 31, 07:47
Anthony Joshua ahead of his fight with Joseph Parker on March 31, 2018
Five previous Anthony Joshua opponents who compare to Andy Ruiz Jr
Andy Ruiz Jr is regarded as a unique heavyweight at a higher level, but there are comparisons to be made with some of Anthony Joshua's previous opponents.
May 30, 18:00
Anthony Joshua hanging out on May 1, 2019
Anthony Joshua vs. Andy Ruiz Jr: Tale of the tape
There is a considerable size difference between world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Andy Ruiz Jr, but how do the pair measure up against each other?
May 30, 16:00
Anthony Joshua has a public workout in New York on May 28, 2019
Anthony Joshua to use Madison Square Garden history as "inspiration"
Briton will watch some of the venue's greatest fighting at the venue before he takes on Andy Ruiz Jr.
May 30, 14:59
Andy Ruiz Jr pictured during a public workout in New York on May 28, 2019
Who is Andy Ruiz Jr?
Andy Ruiz Jr is the man tasked with trying to dethrone unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua this weekend, but what does the Mexican-American have to offer?
May 30, 14:00
Anthony Joshua hanging out on May 1, 2019
Anthony Joshua wary of Andy Ruiz Jr's punch selection
Anthony Joshua insists that he is wary of the challenge posed by his Stateside opponent Andy Ruiz Jr.
May 29, 16:30
Andy Ruiz Jr pictured during a public workout in New York on May 28, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr identifies weaknesses of "robot" Anthony Joshua
Andy Ruiz Jr says that he believes he can defeat "robot" Anthony Joshua this weekend.
May 29, 14:30
Andy Ruiz Jr pictured during a public workout in New York on May 28, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr: "I'm trying to be like Canelo"
The 29-year-old is motivated by the success of Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez and Julio Cesar Chavez.
May 29, 13:07
Callum Smith pictured on May 28, 2019
Callum Smith "refreshed and ready to go" for WBA super-middleweight defence
Smith will defend his WBA super-middleweight title for the first time against Hassan N'Dam at Madison Square Garden.
May 29, 11:32
Andy Ruiz Jr pictured during a public workout in New York on May 28, 2019
Eddie Hearn: "Andy Ruiz Jr has a big set of nuts"
Eddie Hearn says that Andy Ruiz Jr was selected as Anthony Joshua's stand-in opponent because he "has a big set of nuts".
May 29, 10:35
Anthony Joshua has a public workout in New York on May 28, 2019
Anthony Joshua makes US debut: Five best fights to date
The Brit has won all 22 of his professional fights.
May 29, 05:59
Andy Ruiz Jr pictured on May 28, 2019
Andy Ruiz Jr "willing to die in ring" against Anthony Joshua
The Mexican feels he has learned from the only loss on his 33-fight record when he was beaten on points by Joseph Parker.
May 28, 15:17
Anthony Joshua pictured during a press conference on February 25, 2019
Anthony Joshua: 'US debut will be a step up for me'
The British star had been training in Florida to prepare for Saturday's clash with Andy Ruiz Jr.
May 28, 06:30
Tyson Fury at a press conference on November 28, 2018
Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte willing to fight this year
The World Boxing Council last week ordered they fight in a final eliminator to challenge WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder.
May 14, 15:06
Rory McIlroy in action in Charlotte on May 4, 2019
Rory McIlroy still top of young sport stars rich list
The golfer leads ahead of footballers Gareth Bale and Sergio Aguero after seeing his wealth increase to £138million.
May 11, 04:07
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