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Boxing and poker – maybe a start on something new?

Even though both sports are known for intense action and rough characters, boxing and poker aren’t usually combined. This didn’t stop Gus Hansen (known as one of the biggest full tilt poker names)and Danish poker pro Theo Jorgensen from duking it out. Both know as skilled poker players in both the online poker and live tournament circuit, did quite well as shown in the video.

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Anthony Joshua flattens Francis Ngannou

Sub Lead09-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

“It is what it is,” said Joshua. “He’s (Ngannou) is a great champion.”

Anthony Joshua, Francis Ngannou, Zhilei Zhang, Joseph Parker ready to rumble

Sub Lead07-Mar-24by John J. Raspanti

“I’m ready, I’m looking forward to it,” said Joshua. "I’ve been working the whole year for this moment."

Anthony Joshua vs Francis Ngannou face off, all the quotes

Main News16-Jan-24by Danny Flexen

As Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou come face to face in London, we present all the key quotes from the launch press conference for their March 8th clash

Maxboxing 2023 Upset of the Year

Sub Lead07-Jan-24by John J. Raspanti

Joesph Parker defeats Deontay Wilder

Extra sharp Anthony Joshua takes care of Otto Wallin

Sub Lead24-Dec-23by John J. Raspanti

Wallin was looking for answers. There weren’t any.

Day of Reckoning weigh-in results - Anthony Joshua, Otto Wallin, Deontay Wilder, Joseph Parker

Sub Lead22-Dec-23by John J. Raspanti

A packed card

Redemption - Anthony Joshua vs Otto Wallin - Deontay Wilder vs. Joesph Parker

Sub Lead20-Dec-23by Gary Todd

Wilder will face the Samoan-born New Zealander Parker and Joshua has the Swedish, New York-based, southpaw, Otto Wallin to contend with.

Anthony Joshua wins, but leaves his trainer and himself wanting more

Sub Lead02-Apr-23by John J. Raspanti

"I shoulda knocked him out, but what can I say now? It’s done. On to the next.”

Anthony Joshua - Jermaine Franklin weigh-in / Joshua heavier - Franklin lighter than last fight

Sub Lead31-Mar-23by John J. Raspanti

Joshua is in reset mode. Knockout is what he wants.

Rising star Ziyad "Zizzo" Almaayouf returns to London at O2 Arena

Sub Lead30-Mar-23by Bill Tibbs

Managed by California-based Rachel Charles, the Buddy McGirt-trained, “Zizzo” showed a lot of heart and determination after getting dropped by rugged Ronald Martinez of Ecuador in his last fight.

Anthony Joshua next fight – points and fighters to consider

Main News13-Jan-23by Danny Flexen

Anthony Joshua wants a big summer fight but will return in April, so what and who should Eddie Hearn look for in the opposite corner, ponders Danny Flexen

Oleksandr Usyk fights his way past a determined Anthony Joshua

Sub Lead21-Aug-22by John J. Raspanti

Usyk, though very tired, came out punching in round 10. It was as if he was annoyed that Joshua had done so well in the previous stanza.

Heavyweight championship weigh-in: Oleksandr Usyk 221 Anthony Joshua 244

Sub Lead19-Aug-22by John J. Raspanti

Usyk looks to be in phenomenal shape. Joshua said he isn’t sure about his conditioning.

An omen?

Sequel time: Can Oleksandr Usyk defeat Anthony Joshua again?

Sub Lead18-Aug-22by John J. Raspanti

Countdown to rematch

51 days to go: Oleksandr Usyk versus Anthony Joshua 2

Sub Lead08-Jul-22by John J. Raspanti

Saudi Arabia - Aug 20

Maxboxing 2021 Fighter of the Year: Oleksandr Usyk

Sub Lead04-Jan-22by John J. Raspanti

Though he fought only once in 2021, what he accomplished was cracking. He’s the ultimate road warrior.

Oleksandr Usyk schools Anthony Joshua

Sub Lead26-Sep-21by John J. Raspanti

For 36 minutes Saturday night in London, Usyk showed that pinpoint boxing can undo power.

Oleksandr Usyk nearly stops Anthony Joshua, takes the unified world titles by decision

Main News25-Sep-21by Danny Flexen

Unbeaten challenger Oleksandr Usyk usurps WBA, IBF and WBO champion Anthony Joshua by clear decision

Anthony Joshua-Oleksandr Usyk weigh-in results

Sub Lead24-Sep-21by John J. Raspanti

Joshua favored to regain titles

Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk - The Predictions

Sub Lead21-Sep-21by Bill Tibbs

Anthony Joshua collides with undefeated Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk, the WBO mandatory challenger, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 25.

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk – is the excellent Ukranian being undervalued?

Sub Lead16-Sep-21by Danny Flexen

With just over a week to go until Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk, Danny Flexen wonders if the gifted challenger can capture unified heavyweight titles

Not thrilled: Anthony Joshua likely to fight Oleksandr Usyk in September

Sub Lead18-Jun-21by John J. Raspanti

Promoter Eddie Hearn said. “AJ believes that he punishes Usyk. But you have to understand that Anthony Joshua is a throwback fighter.”

No, Eddie. Joshua is a “nowadays fighter.”