Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk reach ‘agreement’ for undisputed heavyweight clash, WBA confirms | Boxing News

[ad_1] Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have reached an “agreement” for an undisputed heavyweight clash, the World Boxing Association has confirmed. The announcement from one of the sport’s major sanctioning bodies came after negotiations over a slated April 29 bout at Wembley had played out on social media between the pair, who currently hold the … Read more

‘I grew up in the aftermath of Chernobyl

[ad_1] Oksana Masters was born with severe disabilities, including missing shinbones and thumbs, which are thought to have been caused by her mother’s exposure to radiation after the Chernobyl disaster three years earlier, She went on to win 17 medals in the Paralympics, seven of them gold – Martin Schoeller When Oksana Masters is having … Read more

Lauren Price: ‘I can box, I can have a tear up and when I’ve got to dig deep, I’ll dig deep’ | Boxing News

[ad_1] Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price steps up to the first eight-rounder of her professional career against Naomi Mannes tonight in Paris. Price has had top-class preparation for the contest, with her partner, and fellow Olympic medallist, Karriss Artingstall providing the final spar. “She never goes easy on me. She always tries to hit me … Read more

Suspects arrested in Georgia for stealing nearly 700 cans of powdered baby formula

[ad_1] Georgia police arrested three suspects after they allegedly stole $26,000 worth of powdered baby formula from metro Atlanta supermarkets. According to the Cartersville Police Department, the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office issued an alert to law enforcement agencies in the area requesting officers keep their eyes peeled for a car suspected of being involved in … Read more

Aung La N Sang reveals he’s done extensive scouting on upcoming opponent Fan Rong

[ad_1] Former two-division world champion Aung La N Sang has been preparing for a possible fight with Fan Rong of China for some time now. He feels he has scouted him enough to be ready for their scheduled clash later this year. The two fighters were set to battle twice before, with both falling through … Read more

On this day in history, March 11, 1942, MacArthur leaves Philippines, vows to return

[ad_1] Gen. Douglas MacArthur and his family left the Philippine island of Corregidor on this day in history, March 11, 1942.  President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ordered MacArthur to leave the island after it became clear it was no longer safe for MacArthur to remain with his troops, notes the History Channel website.  Deeply distraught, MacArthur … Read more

How 2023’s Oscars Will Address Will Smith Slap Explained By Producer

[ad_1] A producer for the 2023 Oscars explains how the awards ceremony will address Will Smith’s now-infamous slap. During the 2022 Oscars ceremony last year, Smith rose from the audience and slapped presenter Chris Rock on-stage after he made a joke about Jada Pinkett-Smith’s shaved head, which stems from her alopecia diagnosis. Later that evening, … Read more