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Tyson Fury free to fight Joshua outside U.K., Hearn says
Eddie Hearn confirms Fury's contract lacks a U.K. venue requirement for the Joshua fight, though Joshua's deal mandates the bout stay in Britain.
Bellew rips Itauma and Azim matchmaking: 'He learned nothing'
Former champ Tony Bellew clashed with promoter Ben Shalom over recent opponent choices for rising stars Moses Itauma and Adam Azim, calling the fights useless.
Emanuel Navarrete ready for Vasiliy Lomachenko challenge
The unified 130-pound champion welcomes a fall showdown with the returning Ukrainian legend, though WBO mandatory Charly Suarez stands in the way first.
Katie Taylor eyes Croke Park retirement fight after Hearn chat
Katie Taylor told BBC Sport that a retirement fight at Croke Park is the only remaining goal she is chasing after speaking to her promoter about her future.
Khan's legacy inspired South Asian boxing wave, says Abdul Khan
Abdul Khan says Amir Khan inspired the majority of South Asian kids to pursue boxing, sparking ambition across a generation of British fighters.
Anthony Joshua locked to U.K. for Fury fight, Hearn says
Eddie Hearn says Joshua's contract requires the Fury fight stay in Britain, while Zuffa Boxing remains shut out of promotional duties despite Dana White's claims.
Tyson Fury contract allows U.S. venue for Joshua fight
Fury's contract for the Joshua superfight does not require a U.K. venue, though Hearn confirms both deals ban Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.
Eddie Hearn: Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua venue open, Dana White locked out
Tyson Fury's contract for Anthony Joshua does not mandate a U.K. venue, but Eddie Hearn says Dana White and Zuffa Boxing are contractually barred from any promotional role.
Tyson Fury contract has no U.K. clause for Joshua fight
Eddie Hearn confirms Fury's deal allows venue flexibility while Joshua's contract mandates U.K. Both fighters locked Dana White and Zuffa out of promotion.
Cameron targets Mayer unification clash as biggest fight available
Chantelle Cameron says a clash with Mikaela Mayer is the biggest fight available in women's boxing, calling for a unification bout between two top-five fighters.
Rodriguez: 'I'm never satisfied, already thinking what's next'
Jesse Rodriguez told Ring Magazine he never looks back at his accomplishments and starts planning his next fight within a week of his last one.
Rozicki says he fought to win despite Billam-Smith power
Ryan Rozicki says he pushed forward against Chris Billam-Smith even after taking big shots, telling Ring Magazine he was there to win, not survive.
Eddie Hearn: Dana White, Zuffa Boxing barred from Joshua-Fury
Hearn says White and Zuffa Boxing are contractually excluded from promoting the bout, despite White's recent claims about staging the heavyweight clash.
Fury contract allows U.S. venue but Hearn says Zuffa locked out
Tyson Fury's signed contract for the Anthony Joshua fight lacks a U.K. venue clause, but Eddie Hearn says both fighters' deals explicitly bar Dana White and Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.
Fury not locked to U.K. for Joshua fight, Hearn bars Zuffa
Tyson Fury's contract for the Anthony Joshua superfight contains no venue restriction, but Eddie Hearn says Dana White and Zuffa Boxing are banned from promotional involvement.
Tyson Fury contract allows fight abroad, but Hearn says Zuffa blocked
Fury's contract for the Anthony Joshua fight does not require a U.K. venue, but Joshua's deal mandates it stay domestic and bars Dana White from promotional involvement.
Vargas vows he's ready for Rodriguez showdown after career-defining camp
Antonio Vargas says he has prepared his whole life for his upcoming bantamweight fight with Jesse Rodriguez and is ready for the challenge.
Devin Haney camp ready to face Shakur Stevenson at catchweight
Bill Haney says his son is willing to meet Shakur Stevenson at 144 pounds after years of back-and-forth between the former champions.
Verhoeven warns Usyk he will feel 20kg weight difference
Rico Verhoeven says Oleksandr Usyk will feel a natural 20kg weight gap when they fight. The kickboxer told BBC Sport his stance poses a new puzzle.
Tommy Fury says he's 'completely different guy' ahead of Eddie Hall bout
Tommy Fury declares himself transformed ahead of his fight with Eddie Hall, telling DAZN he is a new fighter for the crossover bout.