Oleksandr Usyk edges out Anthony Joshua in world title defence
Anthony Joshua fell to a split decision defeat by Oleksandr Usyk to leave him facing an uncertain future in the heavyweight division he previously ruled.
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Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk 2 live: UK time, results, undercard and updates from heavyweight world title fight
Anthony Joshua is looking for revenge as he attempts to win back his heavyweight world titles from Oleksandr Usyk Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Muir labels gruelling European 1500m gold 'hardest race' she's run after memorable title defence in
Laura Muir labelled her hard-fought European title defence the 'hardest race she's ever run' after a lightning turn of pace propelled her to a third major 1500m medal of the summer in Munich. The Scottish middle distance star left herself with considerable work to do before hitting the accelerator at the pivotal moment to burst clear of the field and retain the title she won in Berlin four years ago. Ad Muir, 29, clocked a red-hot time of 4:01.08 to finish 1.48s clear of Ireland's Ciara Mageean — who ran a bold race to seal silver – and Poland's Sofia Ennaoui in front of a bumper crowd at the city's 1972 Olympic Stadium.
LOI: Draw sees Derry lose ground in title race
Derry City missed the chance to insert themselves in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division title race tonight.
'Anything is possible'– Ronaldinho believes that Arsenal can challenge for the title with Gabriel Jesus up top
Ronaldinho claims that Arsenal can challenge for the Premier League title now that Gabriel Jesus is a focal point on a team that shows him love. Jesus hasn’t been at Arsenal long, but he’s already shown just how imperative he can be to Mikel Arteta’s side, scoring seven goals in their preseason matches and registering two goals and two assists in his side’s Premier League match against Leicester City. Ad When fit, he’s a guaranteed starter in north London, a luxury he did not have at Manchester City, even after spending six seasons there.
Kamaru Usman, challenger Leon Edwards make weight for UFC 278 welterweight title fight
SALT LAKE CITY — The best pound-for-pound fighter in the world will be back in the Octagon this weekend.
Usyk and Joshua hit the scales heavier for their title rematch
Ukraine's defending world champion Oleksandr Usyk and British challenger Anthony Joshua hit the scales heavier than before ahead of their heavyweight title rematch in Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Oleksandr Usyk, challenger Anthony Joshua tip scales, ready for heavyweight boxing title rematch
Challenger Anthony Joshua on Friday weighed in at 244.5 pounds — the heaviest he's been for a fight since June 2019 — ahead of his unified heavyweight championship rematch Saturday against Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.