By Scott Gilfoid: Britain’s Anthony Joshua will be facing Kazakhstan’s Ivan Dychko on Friday in their Olympic super heavyweight semi-finals match in London, England. Joshua is coming off a 15-11 points decision victory over China’s Zhilei Zhang last Monday to get to the semi-finals bout.
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Anthony Joshua knocks down Zhieli Zhang on his way to a very comfortable win
By Dominic Sauboorah: Super-Heavyweight prospect Anthony Joshua showed just how good he is by outclassing the former silver medallist at the Beijing Olympics Zhieli Zhang in the quarter-finals of the London 2012 Olympics. Joshua looked a lot more comfortable in this fight in comparison to his last fight against Erislandy Savon, dominating with his jab and knocking the Chinese fighter down in the 2nd round with a crispy right hook.
Roman Martinez vs. Miguel Beltran Jr on Chavez Jr-Martinez undercard on September 15th
By Dan Ambrose: A fight between Miguel Beltran Jr. (27-1, 17 KO’s) and Roman Martinez (25-1, 16 KO’s) will be taking place on September 15th on the undercard of the Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. vs. Sergio Martinez fight at the Thomas & Mack Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Zhilei Zhang will be a big problem for Anthony Joshua’s Olympic gold medal hopes
By Scott Gilfoid: I really like what I saw of 6’6″ Chinese super heavyweight Zhilei Zhang after watching him completely dismantle Australian Johan Linde in a 2nd round TKO last Wednesday in Olympic competition in London. Zhang, the 2008 Olympic super heavyweight silver medalist, will be facing Britain’s Anthony Joshua this Monday in the quarter finals of the Olympic competition and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the 29-year-old Zhang pulls off a win.
Don George with good chance of beating Adonis Stevenson
By Allan Fox: The heavy handed and steel-chinned Don George (22-2-1, 19 KO’s) has an excellent chance of beating Adonis Stevenson (18-1, 15 KO’s) in their IBF super middleweight eliminator bout on August 17th at the Buffalo Run Casino, in Miami, Oklahoma.
British boxing news: 4/8/12
By Dan Henderson: Welcome to this weeks British boxing news I apologize for it being a couple of days late. We have to start with the Olympics where the boxing has been entertaining and the Brits doing well with the exception of Josh Taylor who lost to world No. 1 Domenico Valentino but the commonwealth silver medalist can be pleased with his effort and look forward to going one step further at the 2014 commonwealth games and winning gold.
Lewis: Anthony Joshua has the potential to be the next heavyweight champion
By William Mackay: Unlike a lot of people who saw British super heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua’s recently controversial 17-16 victory over Cuban Erislandy Savon in the 2012 Olympics in London, former heavyweight champion Lennox Lewis came away impressed with what he saw of Joshua. Lewis believes the 6’6″ Joshua can become a world heavyweight champion.
Anthony Joshua needs to improve on his defence and timing if he’s to stand any chance of Olympic Glory
By Dominic Sauboorah: It is without a doubt that British Olympic super heavyweight Anthony Joshua is an exceptional talent with a very professional stance and clear punching power. He’s only been boxing for 4 years but ever since he won silver at the world championships in Azerbaijan he has then been considered one for the future.
Gesta in no win situation against Barnett tomorrow night
By Chris Williams: Lightweight/light welterweight contender Mercito Gesta (25-0, 13 KO’s) is truly in a no win situation on Friday night against 2nd tier fighter Ty Barnett (20-2-1, 13 KO’s) in their scheduled 10 round bout at the Texas Station Casino, in Las Vegas, Nevada. By facing a 2nd tier fighter rather than an actual contender, it doesn’t if Gesta wins the fight by knockout.
Anthony Joshua to fight Zhilei Zhang on Monday in quarter finals
By Scott Gilfoid: Fresh off a three rounds spanking by the talented Cuban Irislandy Savon last night, British super heavyweight Anthony Joshua will be moving on to face Chinese 2008 Olympic silver medalist Zhilei Zhang on Monday in the quarter finals of the 2012 Olympic competition. Joshua was given what many boxing fans saw as a gift decision over Savon on Wednesday in London, winning by an 17-16 score.