Deontay Wilder was offered a shot at the WBC bridgerweight title, after which manager Shelly Finkel spoke exclusively to World Boxing News. Wilder gained a call-out from British fighter Lawrence Okolie, who recently took the green and gold belt from Lukasz Rozanski in Poland. Okolie confirmed his interest in facing Wilder weeks before reiterating that fact in another interview.

Deontay Wilder’s WBC title offer gets response from Shelly Finkel

Floyd Mayweather retired and unretired to avoid a rematch with the opponent he replaced at the top of the Pound for Pound boxing tree. That’s according to Oscar De La Hoya, who lost to Mayweather via split decision in 2007. The Golden Boy promoter alleges Mayweather announced he’d be hanging up his gloves and walking away from the sport only to make a comeback the day after a contract clause with De La Hoya ran out, says the 1992 Olympic gold medalist.

Floyd Mayweather accused of timing retirement to avoid rematch

Andy Ruiz Jr. no longer possesses his beloved world heavyweight titles following a turbulent year before his recent comeback. ‘The Destroyer,’ who did just that to Anthony Joshua when winning the unified belts in 2019, went through a messy split with the mother of his children. The parting ended months of domestic turmoil, keeping Ruiz out of boxing action.

Andy Ruiz Jr. ‘hurt’ as heavyweight belts stolen in $1m ‘wipeout’

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Gervonta Davis and Shakur Stevenson could be on a collision course for a massive Pay Per View showdown on November 2 in Las Vegas. World Boxing News understands promoter Tom Brown has penciled Davis in for the date after putting a hold on the T-Mobile Arena. However, Stevenson’s participation in the blockbuster depends on several factors.

Gervonta Davis vs Shakur Stevenson possible for Nov 2 in Vegas

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FORMER British boxing champion Ryan Rhodes jumped to his daughter’s defence after rumours circulated about her and Tommy Fury. Since Molly-Mae and Tommy Fury split, speculation began to circulate about the paternity of Ryan Rhode’s grandchild. Who is Ryan Rhodes? Ryan Rhodes is a British former professional boxer. Born November 20, 1976 Rhodes took up […]

Who is boxer Ryan Rhodes and how is he connected to Tommy Fury?

With his 80th birthday less than six months away, Rod Stewart admitted his days are definitely numbered. During a recent interview with The Sun, the rock n’ roll legend stated, “I’m aware my days are numbered but I’ve got no fear. We have all got to pass on at some point, so we are all in the same basket. I am going to be enjoying myself for these last few years as much as I can.”

Rod Stewart Says His ‘Days Are Numbered’ in Heartbreaking Instagram Post

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He was born on April 2, 1949, in New Haven, Connecticut, and died of a heart attack at only 63 on August 14, 2012, in Palm Beach Gardens. His birth name was Ronald Gabriel Paolillo, but his stage name was Ron Palillo who was best known as Arnold Dingfelder Horshack on TV's hit 1970s sitcom, Welcome Back, Kotter.

The Tragic Death of 'Welcome Back, Kotter' Actor Ron Palillo: A Look Back

The approval comes after local cabbies warned they could struggle with the influx of new drivers.

Council approves Uber licence to operate in town

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Star Boxing’s undefeated prodigy Junior ‘The Young God’ Younan will defend his Super Middleweight title, when he squares off with undefeated Luzlim Bajrami, in a 10-round title bout at Rockin’ Fights 48 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. The card is the latest in the...

Junior Younan faces Luzlim Bajrami at Sept 14 Rockin’ Fights 48

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Two 12-year-old boys have become the youngest people to be convicted in connection with the nationwide public disorder. One of the boys admitted throwing a missile at a police van as he pleaded guilty to two charges of violent disorder during two separate incidents in Manchester.The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was part of a group that gathered outside a Holiday Inn hotel in Manchester on 31 July.Manchester Magistrates’ Court heard how he was filmed by police “kicking the front window of a vape shop” and was seen kicking a bus.The other 12-year-old youth admitted a charge...

Two boys, both aged 12, become youngest to be convicted of violent disorder during nationwide riots

A 13-year-old girl has been convicted of violent disorder following unrest outside a hotel housing asylum seekers during the riots. She pleaded guilty to the charge after she was seen punching and kicking the entrance of the Potters International Hotel during a protest in Aldershot, Hampshire, on 31 July. The...

Girl, 13, admits violent disorder at asylum hotel

Heavyweight boxer Bakhodir Jalolov claiming the Olympic gold medal for the second successive time as a registered professional has stirred up emotions in the sport. The fact that Jalolov, a 14-0 pro with 14 straight knockouts, was able to win in 2021 and 2024 against amateur competitors has reopened old wounds with die-hard fans.

Super Heavyweight gold medalist reopens Olympic wounds

Chris Van Heerden’s girlfriend, Ksenia Karelina, must serve twelve years in a Russian penal colony following sentencing on Thursday. Karelina, 33, pleaded guilty to treason last week after being arrested in February during a trip back to her homeland. The Russian-born ballerina, who became a US citizen in 2021, was found to have donated $50 to Ukrainian aid after arresting officers searched her phone.

Chris Van Heerden’s partner Ksenia sentenced to 12 years

Four men have become the first to be convicted in West Yorkshire for their roles in the recent violent disorder. The men, all from Leeds, will appear before Leeds Crown Court for sentencing on Friday. Their offences include affray, racially aggravated harassment and intent to stir racial hatred. West Yorkshire...

Four men convicted over their roles in disorder

Comedian Reginald D Hunter has apologised for an "unfortunate incident" after accusations that jokes at his Edinburgh Fringe show were anti-Semitic. Two audience members at his Fluffy Fluffy Beavers show, who were believed to be Israeli, objected to a joke comparing an abusive wife complaining about being abused herself to "like being married to Israel".

Comedian Reginald D Hunter apologises after anti-Semitism row

Stephen Lawrence’s body will be returned to the UK from Jamaica 31 years after his murder, his mother Doreen Lawrence has said.Baroness Lawrence said his family had decided to “bring Stephen home to be closer to us” after originally burying him on the Caribbean island because they felt “he would not be at peace in this country”.She added that images of her son’s grave had appeared on social media after his body had been exhumed, which had caused the family “distress”.Mr Lawrence was murdered by a gang of racists in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993 as he went to...

Stephen Lawrence’s body to be returned to UK from Jamaica 31 years after murder

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EastEnders airs the shocking twist tonight!

EastEnders tonight: Has there been another DEATH on Albert Square?

An former Debenhams store could be turned into a park after a blueprint for redevelopment was drawn up. The Cardiff city centre shop, closed in 2021 and is being knocked down. Shoppers who spoke to BBC Wales were positive about the idea, which has been submitted to the council. One...

Watch shoppers react to park plan at old Debenhams

SIR Rod Stewart says he wants to give his beloved model train set to the nation. The Da Ya Think I’m Sexy? singer, 79, has worked on the 1,500sq ft layout for two decades. Father-of-eight Rod told The Sun that he had not put it in his will for his family. Instead, he revealed he […]

Rod Stewart reveals plans for his ‘magnificent’ model railway after spending thousands on kooky hobby

THE mum of a Nottingham knife attack victim says she feels “let down” after learning the BBC’s Panorama will air interviews with the family of the killer. Emma Webber’s son Barnaby and his friend Grace O’Malley-Kumar, both 19, and school caretaker Ian Coates, 65, were stabbed to death by Valdo Calocane in June last year. […]

Nottingham knife attack victim’s mum reveals fury after learning BBC will air interview with family of Valdo Calocane

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Ranked Conor Benn close to return despite ‘no license or update’

British welterweight Conor Benn is adamant a return to action is imminent despite little information on his current licensing or suspension status. Benn got temporarily suspended...

Ranked Conor Benn close to return despite ‘no license or update’

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