dillian+whyte Entries

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Big Baby Flattens Romanian – November 18th, 2018
“Big Baby” moves well for a man his size. He has fast hands. He has a good beard. He’s also hungry and he can punch…
Special Processed Heavyweights – November 15th, 2018
For whatever reason, the heavyweight division always seems to have the weirdest behavior on-camera, and the most cutthroat off of it…
British Pound for Pound – November 2nd, 2018
The obvious number one is Anthony Joshua. Not only is he one of the biggest stars in world boxing but a unified world heavyweight champion…
European Pound for Pound – September 1st, 2018
He moved up to lightweight for his last bout and stopped Jorge Linares in an exciting bout which saw him dropped for the first time...
Whyte Decisions Parker – July 29th, 2018
Whyte twice dropped the former WBO heavyweight champion on his way to a hard-fought unanimous decision…
Kong: Alone on Skull Island – July 28th, 2018
Even if Ortiz had beaten Wilder, he’d still be in a similar dilemma as a relatively low-profile heavyweight with high-risk potential…
What to Watch: July 28 – July 27th, 2018
My pick this week is the headlining unification bout between WBC lightweight world champ Mikey Garcia and IBF lightweight titleholder Robert Easter…
Heavyweight Money buys you anything – July 25th, 2018
At today's presser for Whyte vs. Parker, Hearn said he expected the winner to be firmly in the mix…
Whyte vs. Parker undercard bouts – June 13th, 2018
Eddie Hearn has started to announce fights for the undercard of the Dillian Whyte vs. Joseph Parker bout…
Parker vs. Whyte announced – June 7th, 2018
This bout will likely put one of them into the mix as a contender, likely becoming the third ranked heavyweight in the world…
Yoka vs. Allen announced – June 1st, 2018
Allen probably tops out as a Commonwealth or British Title holder with losses to Luis Ortiz, Dillian Whyte and Lenroy Thomas…
Holyfield Handicaps Joshua/Wilder – May 30th, 2018
“He is getting better and better and I think he’s hitting the people a little harder than he used to hit them...”
British Pound for Pound – May 1st, 2018
It does feel slightly like British boxing, although still in a wonderful place, is not quite as high as it was…
Deontay Wilder on Why He Won’t Be Ringside for Joshua-Parker – March 29th, 2018
Wilder discussed why he won’t be ringside for the title unification bout between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker this Saturday in Cardiff, Wales…
What to Watch: March 22-24 – March 21st, 2018
Join me as I break down which of the week's televised fights are most interesting and why. Here's this week's rundown…
Preview: Whyte vs. Browne – March 19th, 2018
The fight will be televised live in the U.S. on HBO Championship Boxing starting at 6:00 PM/ET with a same-day replay at 10:00 PM…
The improved state of the heavyweight middle class – February 8th, 2018
Along with the top four who are not mentioned, these fighters compose the top fifteen heavyweights for most people…
Louis Lynn debut – February 7th, 2018
Lynn won the Elite Championships in 2017 and then was dominant in winning a decision at the GB Championships…
Haye vs. Bellew postponed – November 20th, 2017
Haye lost his footing and slipped, instinctively reaching out for banister and in the process tearing his bicep…
Hearn Already Teaching US Promoters A Lesson – November 11th, 2017
The American version of Hearn’s wildly successful UK based promotional company, Matchroom Boxing, kicks off Saturday night…
Has Wilder suddenly become the “A Side” against AJ? – November 8th, 2017
We will see who marches to whose marching orders, but for now, Wilder suddenly seems to have become the owner of the “A Side” status…
Wilder Bombz Out Stiverne in One – November 4th, 2017
After an overall stellar year of boxing, the mismatches and fake hype behind certain bouts have been even worse than normal…
British Pound for Pound – October 30th, 2017
The Jackal left Cyclone Promotions and announced an underwhelming homecoming fight with Frank Warren…
Deontay Wilder Must Humble Himself Before The Church of Anthony Joshua – October 24th, 2017
At this point, the legion of Anthony Joshua true believers has advanced past cult-like status to the level of a full-blown religion...
Tony Bellew's Gamble – September 29th, 2017
Bellew has presumably chosen to concentrate on the money he can earn for his family and try to maximize that. He is taking a gamble with the rematch…
Chisora signs with Matchroom – September 20th, 2017
“I’m pleased to welcome Dereck to the team and look forward to being involved in some big fights next year…”
Joshua vs. Pulev undercard – September 8th, 2017
After the Yafai title defense was confirmed, two fights have since been added for the October 28 card in Cardiff…
Joe Joyce debut announced – September 3rd, 2017
Joe Joyce will take on Ian Lewison (12-3-1) who recently challenged Dillian Whyte for the British title...
Ranking the best British domestic clashes – June 9th, 2017
British boxing is in its greatest shape for a long time. The quality and depth is unmatched for a long time…
Eight questions for the Brook/Spence fight card – May 25th, 2017
Brook may have a good chin but can the body stand up to a vicious attack? That is the wildcard and I think it is a definite possibility here…
Heavyweight Fights Postponed – May 17th, 2017
Eddie Hearn explained that "Dillian is on the verge of a world title shot and we can't afford not being 100 percent…"
British Pound for Pound update – May 14th, 2017
It is refreshing to see such a plethora of young talents who already look capable of being potential replacements to the boxers on this current list…
Anthony Joshua — Hoping to Avoid the Left Hook – April 29th, 2017
Whatever the result of tonight’s eagerly anticipated ‘no mud-slinging’ bout, a multitude of questions will be answered...
Whyte vs. Wach announced – April 20th, 2017
The headliner will be Dillian Whyte, the trash-talking Londoner via Jamaica edging his way towards a world title shot…
Questions Answered: Haye vs. Bellew – March 7th, 2017
The only questions seemed to be, how long would it last and could Bellew land anything meaningful before he was stopped?
How soon is now for Anthony Joshua – February 5th, 2017
The questions raised and acknowledged in New York will continue to swirl in a London fog of imponderability until the opening bell...
Ted the Bull’s Annual Boxing Awards for 2016 – December 23rd, 2016
Asked how he would like to be remembered, Ali said, “As a man who never sold out his people…if that's too much, then just a good boxer…”
Previewing 2017: The Fights – December 12th, 2016
Next year for Joshua will start with the Klitschko bout in April. After that he will have to fight a mandatory, likely Pulev…
British pound-for-pound update – October 31st, 2016
I did the first edition of this in six months and though the number of world champions has gone down, for me the quality has only gone up…
Frank Warren's Future – October 27th, 2016
Some assumed that Warren may take a step back from promotional duties and instead concentrate on BoxNation. Instead he has tried to build up prospects…
Preview: Charles Martin vs. Anthony Joshua – April 7th, 2016
“I’m an underdog. Kind of like when Tyson fought Douglas. I’m hungry. I’m determined. I’m confident in making people crumble after a few rounds…”
Where Art Thou, O’ Destroyer? – December 22nd, 2015
Skillsets have been poor for so long new trainers have a limited understanding of what actually works if you’re not 6’7” and can move a bit...
Gosh, Josh, You Were Pretty Good! – December 15th, 2015
There is something about Adonis-like fighters that always makes us wonder if they will shatter like marble when seriously struck…
Klitschko / Fury: Skill and Power vs. Zig-Zags and The Almighty – November 23rd, 2015
Klitschko is a fine architect, calmly deconstructing faces, subtly carving through the resolve of the man opposite…
The Best Fighting the Best—Again – October 8th, 2015
On October 17, Gennady Golovkin steps into the ring to face IBF middleweight champion David Lemieux in a unification shootout …
Smash, Bang, Wallop – September 13th, 2015
Many people including myself thought the Scotsman could provide a stern test for Britain's premier heavyweight…
Goodnight Sweet Price – July 18th, 2015
The German knocked out a man who many thought, despite his previous two losses, could still challenge for world title honors...
British Boxing at Center Stage – June 3rd, 2015
May-Pac is just a distant memory and was a night when boxing seemed to get it wrong. That great night of boxing in London last week got it right...