Hearn expects Joshua-Klitschko decision by next week

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By Scott Gilfoid: Matchroom Sport promoter Eddie Hearn expects know by next week whether the rematch between IBF/WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko will be taking place. The two giant heavyweights are expected to fight each other on November 11 at the beautiful T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. However, it’s still unclear if the soon to be 42-year-old Klitschko will take the fight or not.

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The waiting game spoiling the heavyweight division?

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By Gav Duthie: Boxing changed the night Tyson Fury outpointed Wladimir Klitschko in Dusseldorf, bagging 3 of the main 4 heavyweight titles available (WBA, WBO, IBF). Fury didn’t just break the heavyweight stranglehold of Wladimir Klitschko but he blew the division wide open. That result ended a dominant reign of not only Wladimir but also his brother Vitaly and even Lennox Lewis previously.

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Hearn wants Whyte to win title, then face Joshua

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By Scott Gilfoid: Promoter Eddie Hearn has a lot of interest in putting together a rematch between Dillian Whyte and heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. But before Hearn can put that fight together, he wants Whyte (20-1, 15 KOs) to capture a world title by beating WBC heavyweight champion Deontay “Bronze Bomber” Wilder.

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Kings and Queens of the heavyweight division

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By Damian Poole: There are those who talk the talk and then there are those who walk the walk. In this article, I am going to cover who the real Kings of the heavyweight division are and those who are the drama Queens and there is always a Joker in the pack.

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Joshua vs. Klitschko targeted for Nov.11 in Las Vegas

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By Scott Gilfoid: British promoter Eddie Hearn has set aside November 11 for the rematch between heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko for Las Vegas, Nevada. Joshua, who holds the IBF/WBA heavyweight world titles, has already spent 10 days in Vegas scouting out the city to see how much he likes the area, and he had a good time, according to Hearn.

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Ward’s trainer says they’re targeting Anthony Joshua

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By Allan Fox: Andre “SOG” Ward will be targeting a title shot against heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua when he moves up to heavyweight in the near future, according to trainer Virgil Hunter. Ward, 33, would be going after the perceived best heavyweight in the division, and in Hunter’s opinion, Joshua is the best fighter in the division right now.

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Jarrell Miller wants Whyte and Joshua after Washington

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By Scott Gilfoid: Highly ranked heavyweight contender Jarrell “Big Baby” Miller is targeting British heavyweights Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte after he faces former world title challenger Gerald Washington on July 29 of this month at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Miller-Washington are fighting on the undercard of the big fight between Adrien “The Problem” Broner and Mikey Garcia on Showtime Boxing.

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Joshua-Klitschko 2 expected to be announced soon

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By Scott Gilfoid: Showtime boss Stephen Espinoza expects a decision to be revealed soon about the November rematch between IBF, WBA heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua and Wladimir Klitschko for Las Vegas, Nevada. This is the 6’5” Joshua’s big chance to win over the U.S fans by beating Klitschko in the States.

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5 years on: Olympics 2012 where are they now. Part 4/4

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By Gav Duthie: The final part concentrates on the males in team GB. The UK has had a superb time in pro boxing recently boasting as much as 13 champions last year. The Olympic squad in 2012 has only contributed 1 so far with Anthony Joshua but there are certainly opportunities for others. The GB squad took home 2 gold medals, a silver and bronze and all 7 eventually turned professional at different stages. Their combined pro record reads 78-4-3 (55).

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