Moses Itauma beats Amine Boucetta in the first round at Wembley Arena to maintain unbeaten record
Moses Itauma showed his destructive power with a knockout performance at Wembley Arena on Saturday night.
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Billam-Smith proves point in front of home fans to take Okolie’s title
Chris Billam-Smith is the new WBO cruiserweight world champion after defeating the previously unbeaten Lawrence Okolie, who was knocked down three times and also docked two points for his ugly and excessive brawling. Two of the judges had Billam-Smith a comprehensive winner by margins of 116-107 and 115-108 while the third official bizarrely decided it was a 112-112 draw. It was a ridiculous score and the first two judges at least captured the mayhem of Okolie’s desperate tactics and the controlled discipline of Billam-Smith who deserved all the plaudits.
Josh Taylor retains titles after controversial win over Jack Catterall
Boxing’s endless capacity for controversy and drama resurfaced again late on Saturday night in Glasgow when Josh Taylor was awarded a shocking split-decision victory over Jack Catterall and retained all his world super-lightweight titles. But the undisputed nature of his championship reign has been ruined by an absurd decision. Amid uproar and fierce dissent each fighter was judged to have won by a score of 113-112 while the third official thought Taylor had won by a scarcely credible 114-111.
Taylor v Catterall analysis: Why Josh Taylor is not the villain as questions are asked of judges
Josh Taylor doesn't need every man and their dog ramming his uncharacteristic performance on Saturday night down his throat.
Jack Catterall claims his ‘dreams were stolen’ after controversial Glasgow loss
Jack Catterall claims his dreams were stolen after a controversial split decision saw Josh Taylor retain his WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO light-welterweight belts in Glasgow.
Jack Catterall's trainer slams 'disgusting' decision after controversial loss to Josh Taylor
Jack Catterall's trainer described Josh Taylor’s split decision win over the Englishman to keep the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO light-welterweight belts in Scotland as "disgusting".
Controversy reigns as Josh Taylor wins world title clash with Jack Catterall
Josh Taylor was handed a controversial split decision win over Jack Catterall to keep the WBC, WBA, IBF and WBO light-welterweight belts in Scotland.
Josh Taylor retains titles after controversial win over Jack Catterall
Boxing’s endless capacity for controversy and drama resurfaced again late on Saturday night in Glasgow when Josh Taylor was awarded a shocking split-decision victory over Jack Catterall and retained all his world super-lightweight titles. But the undisputed nature of his championship reign has been ruined by an absurd decision. Amid uproar and fierce dissent each fighter was judged to have won by a score of 113-112 while the third official thought Taylor had won by a scarcely credible 114-111.