Top Rank Boxing’s Bob Arum has revealed plans should Triller default on Teofimo Lopez vs. George Kambosos. Triller won the initial purse bid for the lightweight title fight between champion Lopez and Kambosos. The bout was supposed to take place back in June. Things were derailed after Lopez tested positive for COVID-19. As of late, …
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When Top Rank’s Bob Arum speaks, it’s best to listen because it means a significant fight is on the horizon. In an interview with Sky Sports, Arum recently revealed that super-lightweight king Josh Taylor will be fighting Terence Crawford in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 2022. (H/T Sky Sports) “Josh is a major talent,” Arum told the outlet. …
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Oleksandr Usyk will have a familiar face training him for the Anthony Joshua fight. Usyk is set to challenge Joshua for his heavyweight titles in a fight expected to take place September 25 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. And for what will be the biggest fight of his career, Usyk will be trained by Anatoly Lomachenko …
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Nico Ali Walsh, the 20-year-old grandson of Muhammad Ali, has signed a multi-fight deal with Top Rank. The news was announced Thursday as Ali Walsh will make his pro debut in a four-round middleweight encounter on August 14. “I’m doing what I love,” Ali Walsh was quoted as saying. “Signing with Top Rank is a …
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A super fight between Terence Crawford and Josh Taylor? Bob Arum is a fan of the idea. Taylor recently unified the super lightweight division after a dominant display in his unanimous decision victory over Jose Ramirez this past weekend. He would later declare his desire to move up and face WBO welterweight champion Crawford, who …
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The trilogy between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder is set — the venue just needs to be decided. After an arbitrator ruled that Wilder was contractually obligated to a third fight with Fury which threw off any plans for a title unification clash with Anthony Joshua, the wheels were soon in motion. As per Top …
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Eddie Hearn has hit back at Bob Arum who has recently cast doubt over the proposed heavyweight mega-fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. A deal for the undisputed fight appeared to be done as both fighters agreed to clash in Saudi Arabia this summer for at least $75 million each. However, contracts are yet …
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Bob Arum, chairman of Top Rank, has stated he would not be the least bit surprised if the much anticipated Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua heavyweight showdown does not come about. Arum’s reasoning for this is due to Eddie Hearn’s (Joshua’s promoter) apparent reluctance to get the fight signed and agreed upon by all parties. …
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