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Nico Ali Walsh, Muhammad Ali's grandson, beats Jordan Weeks to make winning professional debut
•Wearing trunks made for his grandfather, Nico Ali Walsh knocked down his outmatched opponent midway through the first round before the middleweight fight was finally stopped at 1:49 of the round.
Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder reach tentative agreement for third fight, claims report
•After the independent arbitrator ruled on Monday that WBC heavyweight champ Fury (30-0-1, 21 KOs) must face Wilder, plans for a unification fight between Fury and Joshua were put on hold, said ESPN citing multiple sources.
India to host first ever WBC India Championship on 1 May
•The fight for the lightweight 140lb belt is scheduled to take place as part of the LZ Promotions India Unleashed-Fight Night - the country's first-ever Professional USA boxing event, according to a release.
Retired MMA fighter Ben Askren starts favourite against YouTube sensation Jake Paul
Devenk •Expect Askren to employ the blueprint Mayweather used against McGregor. Do next to nothing in the first four rounds. While ‘Funky’ isn’t renowned as much of a puncher, sheer exhaustion combined with an accumulation of punches should do in the YouTube star.
Vijender Singh aims to extend unbeaten pro boxing run in 'Battle on Ship'
•The 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze medalist has not lost a bout after turning professional, boasting of a 12-0 record, which includes eight knock-outs.
Boxer Mandeep Jangra signs up with Pro Box Promotions, to make his debut in Florida
•"I am looking forward to fighting on 1 May in Tampa, Florida, in what will be a top-quality night of entertainment. I am all about bringing entertainment to all of the sporting worlds," Jangra said.
LZ Promotions' 'India Unleashed' fight night set to mark new chapter in Indian professional boxing
Fpsports •The event, organised by US-based LZ Promotion and sanctioned by the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), will have 10 fight cards in its lineup
Anthony Joshua has great expectations for potential showdown with Tyson Fury
•Joshua has a 24-1 career record as he continued to prove his shock defeat to Andy Ruiz Jr in June last year was an aberration.
Mike Tyson says 'kid inside him' is under control as he prepares for Roy Jones Jr bout
•Mike Tyson, the 54-year-old former world heavyweight champion, is due to fight for the first time in 15 years when he meets Roy Jones Jr, the 51-year-old four-division world champion
Teófimo López takes down pound-for-pound king Vasiliy Lomachenko in terrific performance
Devenk •Prior to the fight, Teófimo López talked a big game. Vasiliy Lomachenko simply said ‘we’ll see in the ring’. On Sunday, López was simply too good, too young and too big for Lomachenko.