Anthony Joshua News

Thomas Taylor - December 13, 2018

Speaking on ESPN’s First Take this week, unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua attempted to make things very clear: He is ready and willing to fight WBC champ Deontay Wilder. The British champion opened the door to a fight with Wilder, asking only that it occur on April 13 at Wembley Stadium in London, England, and confirming the venue is already booked.

Mike Pendleton - December 4, 2018

While the boxing world was fully engulfed with Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder for the WBC heavyweight championship this past weekend, one boxer’s shadow loomed large over the fight. As the two heavyweights fought in a classic matchup that ended up in a controversial draw that has the boxing world still buzzing, the focus now turns into what is next for both Wilder and Fury.

Tom Taylor - December 3, 2018

Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s Saturday night classic seemed to create more questions than it answered, as we’re all left wondering if the draw verdict was fare, if the pair will engage in an immediate rematch, and of course, which man will be the first to battle unified heavyweight champ Anthony Joshua. Speaking at the press conference after their fight, both Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder took shots at Anthony Joshua.

Tom Taylor - July 22, 2018

On Sunday afternoon, Anthony Smith dispatched of another MMA legend, clubbing former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua with first-round strikes in the UFC Hamburg main event. In the wake of this incredible knockout, Smith could have called out pretty much anybody, from Corey Anderson, who won in the UFC Hamburg co-main event, to Jimi Manuwa, who sat cage-side for the card. Instead of calling out either of these men, however, he targeted a showdown with top light heavyweight contender Alexander Gustafsson.

Drake Riggs - May 24, 2018

“It’s not just about the money… But if people wanted it, and I felt in my heart that it was the right decision, why not? It’s just another fight. I’d have to train, I wouldn’t just do it for a paycheck. Because you know, combat sport is a serious sport. Concussions in the head and broken ribs and so on. I have to take it serious. Why make the money if you can’t enjoy it? So you have to take it serious, not always about the money. I would consider it if my heart told me it was the right thing for me.”

Chris Taylor - March 31, 2018

VIDEO | Anthony Joshua defeats Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder screams “Robbery” Anthony Joshua was able to unify three of the four major heavyweight titles in Boxing earlier today by scoring a unanimous decision victory over Joseph Parker (119-109, 118-110, 118-110).

Tom Taylor - March 23, 2018

Earlier this week, the combat sports world was inundated by rumors that the UFC was considering locking up the services of boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua – to the tune of almost $500 million. The idea, rumor had it, was to use Joshua as a tool to kickstart Zuffa’s foray into the world of boxing (not to have him compete in MMA). While the sources of these rumors were undeniably dubious, Joshua seems to have heard them, and he seems intrigued – like anybody who hears their own name and “$500 million” mentioned in the same sentence would be.

Tom Taylor - March 19, 2018

Boxing heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is flirting with a move to the UFC, and he’s got to big names in mind if he makes this perilous jump: Jon Jones and Francis Ngannou. The undefeated knockout machine discussed this exciting possibility on Sky Sports’ boxing’s Toe 2 Toe podcast.

Russell Ess - August 22, 2017

There has been a ton of trash talk between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor. It’s what got the fight to become to a reality with Floyd Mayweather coming out of retirement for one more fight that will bank both he and McGregor millions of dollars. The trash talk hit another level when the two faced off for the first time and jetted around the globe for the four-day, four-city press conference. But, when it’s all said and done and a winner is declared this Saturday night, how will the two pop combat sports stars carry themselves?

bjpenndotcom - July 25, 2017

Back in April, English heavyweight boxing standout Anthony Joshua competed against heavyweight icon Wladimir Klitschko in a highly anticipated heavyweight title fight. Despite being dropped early in the fight, Joshua fought back to pick up an 11th round TKO win over Klitschko to keep his undefeated record in tact, and win the WBA and IBO heavyweight titles. The fight has been hailed as one of the best of the year, and has garnered so much hype regarding a rematch, that one is already being targeted for November.

Russell Ess - June 15, 2017

With the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor boxing bout now official, other UFC fighters see that the sport vs. sport matchup it is actually possible. One big matchup that could be arranged is with UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, who has been talking about a boxing match with unified world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua.

Russell Ess - May 4, 2017

https://youtu.be/33r4TDpK7aQ Sorry Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, but IBF-WBA world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua may take the cake in the punching power arcade game.