Boxing news
- Fury vs Joshua press conference live: Turki Alalshikh says his health 'is not good'Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua face each other at Olympia at 6pm UK time for the launch of their Cardiff fight on 11 December.
- IBF champion Filip Hrgovic calls Wardley's win over Parker 'a big robbery'The Croatian, who beat Moses Itauma for the title in London, also called Agit Kabayel "a funny champion" and says he will not retire until he gets revenge on Daniel Dubois.
- Simon Jordan on Eddie Hearn: 'I'd rather spend five minutes with Dana White'The talkSPORT presenter says Hearn runs "a brilliant business" but called him a bully and said he is "fed up with him".
- On this day in 1995: Hamed stops Robinson to win WBO featherweight titleNaseem Hamed, 21, had never boxed at featherweight when he took Steve Robinson's belt in front of the Welshman's home crowd at Cardiff Arms Park.
- Dana White says Fury vs Joshua is 'a done deal' and the delay was a 'total ego thing'White confirmed he will not be at Wednesday's press conference in London and said the complaints about the fight are "all coming from the UK".
- Ben Whittaker says Dana White might be at his fight: 'It's like a pack of wolves out there'The unbeaten light heavyweight says he and his manager have had "numerous messages" before Saturday's IBF final eliminator with Conor Wallace in Birmingham.
- Josh Kelly has agreed terms to fight Jaron Ennis for three world titles, says trainerSunderland's IBF champion is waiting only on a date for the super welterweight unification, Adam Booth says. Ennis holds the WBA and WBO belts.
- Fury vs Joshua start time: Fury's manager says 2am is 'far too late' as talks go onSpencer Brown wants the Cardiff fight earlier so fans can watch in pubs and at home. The contracts allow ring walks as late as 2am UK time.
- Denzel Bentley's WBO defence against Yoenli Hernandez goes to Warriors for the minimum $200kQueensberry attended but did not bid, Dan Rafael reported. Warriors proposed US dates in December, and Rafael doubts the fight happens for a bid that low.
- Fury vs Joshua 'back on track', Helwani says, with the press conference set for WednesdayAriel Helwani says everyone is "in a good place" after 48 hours of talks. The two meet at Olympia at 6pm on Wednesday, and Dana White will not be there, Dan Rafael reported.
- On this day in 2006: Jamie Moore knocks out Matthew Macklin in ManchesterThe British super welterweight title was on the line when Moore finished his cross-city rival in the 10th of 12 scheduled rounds.
- Ariel Helwani says UFC reporters' risk of losing access is 'not a misconception'Helwani was replying to a column by The Sun's Jack Figg, who pressed White on Fury vs Joshua, and says White treats the boxing media differently because he needs them.
- Shakur Stevenson hits back at critics: 'So I'm scared of everybody'Stevenson said fans who cannot appreciate greatness are why Terence Crawford retired, and pointed to his last two fights, against William Zepeda and Teofimo Lopez.
- Netflix trying to save Fury vs Joshua and there is 'great optimism', says Ariel HelwaniHelwani said a deadline was set for Sunday night and the hope is that Wednesday's press conference goes ahead, though he would be surprised if Dana White was there.
- Ariel Helwani says Paramount+ cut Dana White's Cardiff answer from the live feedHelwani said the broadcast went to a break as White said he did not negotiate the Cardiff deal, and that Netflix is now trying to mediate the Fury vs Joshua row.
- Ariel Helwani asks Dana White over Fury vs Joshua: 'Do you have that big of an ego?'Helwani said White has no connection to Fury or Joshua and could walk away, and praised The Sun's Jack Figg for standing up to him at Saturday's press conference.
- Ariel Helwani: UK press asked Dana White better questions than six years of UFC mediaHelwani praised the British boxing media for pressing White on Fury vs Joshua, and said he was told Joshua's contract names Zuffa Boxing, not White himself.
- Ariel Helwani says Mike Coppinger has become 'a lackey for Turki Alalshikh'Helwani turned on The Ring's boxing insider over his report that Fury vs Joshua could be off, and said Turki Alalshikh is enjoying being at the centre of the row.
- Chris Eubank Jr offers to step in if Fury vs Joshua falls throughIn a video with the offer, Eubank Jr steps on the scales at 205.9 and says "That's heavyweight", while Conor Benn's camp talk of a trilogy with him at 168lb.
- Dana White says he did not negotiate the Cardiff deal for Fury vs JoshuaAsked who did, White replied: "Does it matter? Who gives a sh*t?" A reporter had put it to him that he did the deal for the location when the fight was heading to New York.
- Gervonta Davis rules out Naoya Inoue fight: 'It's weight class for a reason'Davis said he would fight on the same card as Inoue but not against him. Inoue fights at 122lb, while Davis has boxed at 135lb and 140lb.
- On this day in 2002: Hatton keeps WBU belt as Smith is disqualifiedThe fight at the MEN Arena in Manchester ended 28 seconds into the second round after Stephen Smith's cornermen entered the ring.
- Ryan Garcia calls out Teofimo Lopez for December while WBA orders Lopez to face CatterallLopez is under a WBA order to defend his welterweight title against Britain's Jack Catterall, with the camps given until 22 October to agree terms.
- Dana White denies Pacquiao vs Stevenson talks as offer goes to Gary Antuanne RussellPacquiao and Stevenson had been reported to be close to a deal for the Fury vs Joshua card in Cardiff, and Stevenson has since sent Russell a personal message.
- Tyson Fury puts chances of Anthony Joshua fight at one per cent over Dana White rowFury blamed Joshua and Eddie Hearn for the doubts over their December fight in Cardiff, and said he had agreed to every term.
- Conor Benn likely to box at 160lb next, with Eubank trilogy at 168 possible, says managerKeith Connolly said a third fight with Chris Eubank Jr could come after Benn gets a win, following his stoppage defeat by Ryan Garcia on 12 September.
- Henry Cejudo tells Deen the Great 'nobody believes you' after Misfits winCejudo beat Javon Walton on a split decision in Miami, then said Deen, who pulled out of their fight, is not injured and should step up or stick to streaming.
- Takuma Inoue survives a knockdown to beat Tenshin Nasukawa again and keep WBC titleInoue was dropped in the seventh round of their Tokyo rematch but took over from there and won a unanimous decision.
- Ryan Garcia poses with Conor McGregor: 'On the hunt'Garcia shared a photo with McGregor on his Instagram story, days after saying he wants to fight again in December.
- Tyson Fury says he would fight David Benavidez if Anthony Joshua bout collapsesTyson Fury has said he would face David Benavidez if his 11 December fight with Anthony Joshua in Cardiff is cancelled, amid a row over Dana White's role in the promotion, the Mirror reported.
