Victory for either Oleksandr Usyk or Tyson Fury on Saturday will create the first undisputed heavyweight champion of the world in 24 years
. The ever-bubbling alphabet soup of boxing sanctioning bodies -- a winner in Riyadh would become the first four-belt heavyweight champion -- means that becoming, and remaining, undisputed champion requires not just skill…
Picture taken in the 30s of World heavyweight champion boxer Jack Dempsey. During his career Jack Dempsey, who began on the ring as ‘Kid Blackie’ in 1914, defeated Jess Willard in 1919 to win the world heavyweight title, which he lost to Gene Tunney in 1926. After several years fighting exhibitions, Dempsey retired from the ring in 1940.
just before his 25th birthday in 1948. He fought 49 times as a pro, winning every fight, 43 of them by knockout. Only 5-foot-10, Marciano was relentless, resilient and a thunderous puncher. He was 29 when he got his title shot, flooring Jersey Joe Walcott in the last round with a straight right: his “Suzie Q”.
By the time he was 13, Mike Tyson had been arrested 38 times. In 1986, at the age of 20 years and 4 months, he was the youngest heavyweight champion in history. Even though he was only 5-foot-10 his approach was vicious intimidation. He won his first 19 professional fights by knockout. Smart but troubled, his wild lifestyle took a toll. He was ambushed by Buster Douglas in 1990. Although he regained two belts in 1996, he immediately lost to Evander Holyfield.
Defending champions, Niger United of Minna defeated Kano Pillars 21-18 yesterday to continue their winning run in the ongoing Ardova Handball Premier League in Benin, Edo State.
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