Joshua overpowers Breazeale to retain heavyweight title in London
Anthony Joshua had to work harder than he expected against Dominic Breazeale on Saturday, but he finished the job early once again to retain his world heavyweight title.
It’s Time: Thurman and Porter ready to rumble in 147-pound title bout
Keith Thurman’s punching power is born out in this most basic of statistics: Only four of the 26 opponents he’s faced have made it to the finish line.
Power up: Joshua, Breazeale predict lights-out finish to heavyweight title clash
While differing in opinion on who will prevail Saturday in their heavyweight title showdown in London, both British champion Anthony Joshua and American challenger Dominic Breazeale agree on one thing: Someone is getting knocked out.
Who you got? Top 147-pound fighters weigh in with Thurman-Porter predictions
It’s a clash that fight fans have been waiting to witness for months, if not years.
Thurman plans to ‘go with the flow’ against Porter
Rare has been the occasion when a boxer has legitimately hurt Keith Thurman in any of the undefeated 147-pound champion’s 26 professional bouts.
Lem’s Corner: DeLoach eager to take down second straight unbeaten opponent Saturday
Justin DeLoach had little trouble taking out an undefeated opponent in his last fight. Now he’s looking to hang the first “L” on a second consecutive 154-pound foe.
Breazeale hoping to back up big talk with bigger showing against Joshua
Charles Martin took some verbal shots at Anthony Joshua before his heavyweight title defense against the British slugger in April, but was quickly silenced on fight night. Now, Dominic Breazeale is engaging in some of those same tactics in advance of his clash with Joshua, although he vows to present a much tougher challenge.
When it comes time to shed final pounds, Porter relies on a higher power
It’s hardly surprising that making weight has never been a problem for Shawn Porter, who is as dedicated and disciplined in training as any fighter in the game. But the former 147-pound champ insists there’s more to it than hard work in the gym.
