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Heavyweight is the heaviest class of boxing and has no weight limit in all four main boxing organisations: WBO, WBC, WBA and IBF. As of February 2019, The Ring magazine ranked the best five heavyweight boxers in the world as: 1. Anthony Joshua (UK); 2. Tyson Fury (UK); 3. Deontay Wilder (USA); 4. Dillian White (UK); 5. Luis Ortiz (Cuba)
When and why exactly did grown men start getting prizes and prestige for beating each other up inside a ring – and how long did it take for women to get in on the razzle?
UFC president Dana White says he has spoken to heavyweight boxing star and is open to more talks about a crossover fight after Deontay Wilder rematch.
UFC president Dana White says he has spoken to heavyweight boxing star and is open to more talks about a crossover fight after Deontay Wilder rematch.
Twitter lights up with reactions to heavyweight title clash in Saudi Arabia.
Twitter lights up with reactions to heavyweight title clash in Saudi Arabia.
England man wins historic heavyweight contest in Saudi Arabia by wide margin on judges’ scorecards.
England man wins historic heavyweight contest in Saudi Arabia by wide margin on judges’ scorecards.
Criticism of kingdom’s human rights record has not prevented sport stars from accepting millions on offer.
Criticism of kingdom’s human rights record has not prevented sport stars from accepting millions on offer.
Joshua is the heavy betting favourite, but Ruiz is the defending champion going into the heavyweight tilt.
Joshua is the heavy betting favourite, but Ruiz is the defending champion going into the heavyweight tilt.
Wilder was chasing the fight when he struck with a devastating right hand that ended the fight.
Wilder was chasing the fight when he struck with a devastating right hand that ended the fight.
Darren Till backs heavyweight boxing star to shine if he makes crossover to MMA – ‘I’ll tell him myself, he needs to learn certain things’.
Darren Till backs heavyweight boxing star to shine if he makes crossover to MMA – ‘I’ll tell him myself, he needs to learn certain things’.
Hall of Fame coach remembers when young Tyson first walked into Cus D’Amato’s gym on his way to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Hall of Fame coach remembers when young Tyson first walked into Cus D’Amato’s gym on his way to becoming the youngest heavyweight champion in history.
Fury maintains unbeaten record, but is made to work for it against Wallin.
Fury maintains unbeaten record, but is made to work for it against Wallin.
Englishman thrills Las Vegas crowd with boxing clinic, with German able to offer no answer to Fury’s skills
Englishman thrills Las Vegas crowd with boxing clinic, with German able to offer no answer to Fury’s skills
UFC commentator says body fat can protect heavyweight fighters – ‘it’s like wearing eight sweaters’.
UFC commentator says body fat can protect heavyweight fighters – ‘it’s like wearing eight sweaters’.
TV commentator and new champion engage in a war of words as promoter Eddie Hearn denies Joshua was hurt during training in the lead-up to fight
TV commentator and new champion engage in a war of words as promoter Eddie Hearn denies Joshua was hurt during training in the lead-up to fight
Mexican-American was confident he would become world heavyweight champion in 2013 when he fought on Zou Shiming’s Fist of Gold II undercard
Mexican-American was confident he would become world heavyweight champion in 2013 when he fought on Zou Shiming’s Fist of Gold II undercard
American mocks the British boxer saying ‘he wasn’t a true champion’
American mocks the British boxer saying ‘he wasn’t a true champion’
English fighter downed twice in the third round but is saved by the bell before being sent to the canvas twice more in the seventh
English fighter downed twice in the third round but is saved by the bell before being sent to the canvas twice more in the seventh
Briton makes his US debut in New York on Sunday morning (HK time) against the Mexican-American in their heavyweight clash at Madison Square Garden
Briton makes his US debut in New York on Sunday morning (HK time) against the Mexican-American in their heavyweight clash at Madison Square Garden
Heavyweight champion displays devastating punch power again as he records 40th win
Heavyweight champion displays devastating punch power again as he records 40th win
Wilder made comments ahead of heavyweight showdown with Dominic Breazeale this weekend
Wilder made comments ahead of heavyweight showdown with Dominic Breazeale this weekend
Bronze Bomber wants to ‘get me a body on my record’ and that it was ‘legal’ to kill a man in the ring as he doubles down on his death threat on fellow American
Bronze Bomber wants to ‘get me a body on my record’ and that it was ‘legal’ to kill a man in the ring as he doubles down on his death threat on fellow American
Mexican-American wants to make history and join greats like Chavez, Tyson, Holyfield and Lennox Lewis with victory against unbeaten Briton
Mexican-American wants to make history and join greats like Chavez, Tyson, Holyfield and Lennox Lewis with victory against unbeaten Briton
British heavyweight banned for six months and fined but Mike Tyson tops the villains’ list when he chewed on Holyfield’s ear in their world title bout in 1997
British heavyweight banned for six months and fined but Mike Tyson tops the villains’ list when he chewed on Holyfield’s ear in their world title bout in 1997
Dillian Whyte, Michale Hunter and Manuel Charr linked to the vacant spot ahead of announcement next week
Dillian Whyte, Michale Hunter and Manuel Charr linked to the vacant spot ahead of announcement next week
Miller and Joshua has been due to meet in the US on June 1
Miller and Joshua has been due to meet in the US on June 1
Alvarez stunned the Russian with a KO win in the pair’s first bout
Alvarez stunned the Russian with a KO win in the pair’s first bout
- The former light heavyweight French title holder is still in police custody for attacking police during ‘yellow vest’ demonstrations in Paris over the weekend
- The former light heavyweight French title holder is still in police custody for attacking police during ‘yellow vest’ demonstrations in Paris over the weekend
Three heavyweight giants could clash next year
Three heavyweight giants could clash next year
Whyte wins rematch to maintain strong run of form
Whyte wins rematch to maintain strong run of form
Canadian was hospitalised following savage loss to Oleksandr Gvozdyk on December 1
Canadian was hospitalised following savage loss to Oleksandr Gvozdyk on December 1