Deontay Wilder contests his first official knockdown despite many believing it was the second of his career against Harold Sconiers. Wilder claims he was dropped by an illegal blow when he was down for what many believe was a follow-up to Dustin Nichols. The former world heavyweight champion shrugged off his first-ever bonafide and counted knockdown as a rabbit punch that did little to halt his progress.

Deontay Wilder’s mysterious first knockdown ‘twisted’ as illegal

Steve Claggett looks for the ultimate upset when he challenges Teofimo Lopez in Miami for the WBO and Ring super lightweight titles. Lopez is a former unified lightweight champion, beating Vasiliy Lomachenko to secure his legacy in boxing. Since losing the belts against George Kambosos Jr. in 2021, "The Takeover" has gone 4-0. He beat Josh Taylor to win the WBO and Ring super lightweight titles, and the 26-year-old is ready for unification fights against the best at 140.

How to watch Teofimo Lopez vs. Steve Claggett: Fight card details, start time and more for boxing fight

Ex-heavyweight ruler Deontay Wilder would get approval for a WBC bridgerweight title shot, World Boxing News has been told. WBN asked World Boxing Council President Mauricio Sulaiman about Wilder’s potential request to take a crack at current champion Lawrence Okolie. The question came after speculation over Wilder’s future in the sport without the chance to fight for the sport’s top prize.

Deontay Wilder gets WBC green light for bridgerweight title shot

Feargal McCrory's brave bid to win the WBA super-featherweight title ends in defeat by Lamont Roach in Washington DC after his corner call a halt in the eighth round.

McCrory loses to Roach in brave WBA title belt bid

Las Vegas, NV

Gervonta Davis vs Lomachenko is on, according to coach Kenny Ellis, who revealed a date for the blockbuster lightweight unification. According to Ellis, who is already studying the Ukrainian, the fight will occur in November. World Boxing News understands Las Vegas is the frontrunner to stage the bout. Davis will...

Gervonta Davis vs Lomachenko date revealed, KO on the cards

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after sustaining multiple wounds in a stabbing. Essex Police said officers were called to Seymour Street, Chelmsford, close to the entrance of Central Park, at about 18:40 BST on Friday to reports of a man being seriously assaulted. Emergency services, including...

Man in critical condition after stabbing

Four Sri Lankan fishermen have died and another two are critically ill after consuming an unknown liquid from bottles they found while at sea, according to local media reports. The sailors were said to be on a fishing trip when they retrieved the bottles around 320 nautical miles from Tangalle,...

Four die after drinking from bottles found in sea

Paying tribute to the 23-year-old, his family say they will "never be the same without him".

Stabbed man had 'heart of gold', his family says

Lance Kinsley punched Christopher King as he walked home from the pub in Hull.

Man guilty of killing dad in 'unprovoked' attack

Wet 'n' Wild owner Serco Leisure confirms the sale, but does not reveal details of its new owner.

Waterpark sold to unnamed developer

The lead actor in the original detective series Bergerac has said he was offered a cameo role but turned it down. John Nettles, who is 80, said he was "too old" for the role. The original BBC series, which was based in and depicted Jersey and aired from 1981 to 1991, featured Nettles as Detective Sergeant Jim Bergerac.

Bergerac star John Nettles turns down remake role

The family of a Dumfries woman who died in Crete 15 years ago has said police in Greece are reopening an investigation into her death. It would be the fourth investigation into Jean Hanlon's death, and follows a report being passed to prosecuting authorities from a private investigator. It identifies...

'Massive breakthrough' in woman's Crete death case

An investigation was launched following concerns for a boy in Broadwater Road, Worthing, on Monday.

Man charged after attempted child abduction

Phoenix, AZ

Mexican great Juan Francisco Estrada defends his WBC and Ring Magazine super flyweight titles against Jesse "Bam" Rodriguez on June 29 in Phoenix, streamed on DAZN. Estrada: 44-3, 28 KOs, coming off a victory over Roman “Chocolatito” Gonzalez. Bam Rodriguez: 19-0, 12 KOs, with a notable win over...

Estrada vs. Rodriguez: Fight for WBC Title on DAZN Stream

Mr Browne's twin daughters sat in the public gallery as their father's killer was brought into the dock.

Tony Browne 'unconscious' in bed when stabbed

WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson has labeled Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis a “casual,” questioning his boxing knowledge in response to his wrong prediction on the outcome of the Rolly Romero vs. Isaac Cruz fight. Tank had picked Rolly to win, and he wound up being incorrect. Tank...

Shakur Stevenson Calls Gervonta Davis a “Casual” Over Boxing Knowledge Dispute

A man who stabbed his stepfather to death in an unexplained attack before terrorising the occupants of another house has been jailed. Andrew Hall, 59, murdered Geoffrey Ives, 75, at his home in Heywood, Greater Manchester, on 29 January 2023 and then broke into another property. Hall was jailed for...

Man who stabbed stepfather to death jailed

Bedfordshire Police says the incident happened at a house in Luton before officers went inside.

Man dies after 'firearm discharged' in house - police

A mother grieving the loss of two of her three children who took their own lives said she never imagined it was possible. Tanya and Stevie Kordek began experiencing mental health problems as teenagers but struggled to get help as adults, their mother said. Inspired by her children, Leanda Kelly,...

'You don't expect your children to take their lives'

A doctor who was on drugs while seeing patients has been suspended. Nathan Sandles, who worked as a GP at Church Langley Medical Centre in Harlow, Essex, was found acting "drowsy, sleepy and disorientated" while on shift. He prescribed medication for himself by falsely using a patient’s name, the Medical...

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