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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)
- ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson set to return to the ring to face former four-weight champion Jones, 51
Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and Mike Tyson have exchanged words on social media about a potential superfight and the UFC champion says he promises ‘not to break anything on’ the former heavyweight boxing champion.
Jon ‘Bones’ Jones and Mike Tyson have exchanged words on social media about a potential superfight and the UFC champion says he promises ‘not to break anything on’ the former heavyweight boxing champion.
Tito Ortiz says he ‘got a phone call’ to fight Mike Tyson after watching his viral sparring video, with the 53-year-old Tyson saying he is ‘welcome to come and challenge’ him.
Tito Ortiz says he ‘got a phone call’ to fight Mike Tyson after watching his viral sparring video, with the 53-year-old Tyson saying he is ‘welcome to come and challenge’ him.
Fight promoters turn to Asia as a viable location with preferred option Las Vegas unable to stage the fight due to coronavirus.
Fight promoters turn to Asia as a viable location with preferred option Las Vegas unable to stage the fight due to coronavirus.
Boxing promoter offers the 53-year-old Mike Tyson a fight with Sonny Bill Williams and others as boxing legend Jeff Fenech says the trio would be ‘in the morgue the next day’.
Boxing promoter offers the 53-year-old Mike Tyson a fight with Sonny Bill Williams and others as boxing legend Jeff Fenech says the trio would be ‘in the morgue the next day’.
The one-time ‘baddest man on the planet’ intends to return to the ring and box in exhibitions for charity after a video clip of him training went viral.
The one-time ‘baddest man on the planet’ intends to return to the ring and box in exhibitions for charity after a video clip of him training went viral.
Here’s how Muhammad Ali popularised ‘the greatest of all time’ moniker and why it grew to touch everything in culture
Here’s how Muhammad Ali popularised ‘the greatest of all time’ moniker and why it grew to touch everything in culture
The British prizefighter likes to dress up as Batman and Apollo Creed, sing Aerosmith songs and American Pie – and once battled depression and alcoholism
The British prizefighter likes to dress up as Batman and Apollo Creed, sing Aerosmith songs and American Pie – and once battled depression and alcoholism
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic wants to sing ‘Sweet Caroline in the ring’ with boxing star Tyson Fury as contender Francis Ngannou posts photo of the pair.
UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic wants to sing ‘Sweet Caroline in the ring’ with boxing star Tyson Fury as contender Francis Ngannou posts photo of the pair.
Billy Joe Saunders accurately predicts Fury’s seventh-round win while NBA star LeBron James weighs in on Wilder’s corner’s decision to throw in the towel.
Billy Joe Saunders accurately predicts Fury’s seventh-round win while NBA star LeBron James weighs in on Wilder’s corner’s decision to throw in the towel.
Deontay Wilder’s corner throw in the towel in round seven of punishing heavyweight clash.
Deontay Wilder’s corner throw in the towel in round seven of punishing heavyweight clash.
Will ‘The Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury outfox the right-handed grenade of ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder? The likes of Tyson, Joshua and Hatton think so.
Will ‘The Gypsy King’ Tyson Fury outfox the right-handed grenade of ‘The Bronze Bomber’ Deontay Wilder? The likes of Tyson, Joshua and Hatton think so.
The Gypsy King and Bronze Bomber step back into the ring in Las Vegas with the American’s WBC heavyweight title on the line
The Gypsy King and Bronze Bomber step back into the ring in Las Vegas with the American’s WBC heavyweight title on the line
The two will lock horns for a second time on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The two will lock horns for a second time on Saturday night in Las Vegas.
The 35-year-old former pugilist recounts his time in the projects of Pittsburgh, the ring and beyond.
The 35-year-old former pugilist recounts his time in the projects of Pittsburgh, the ring and beyond.
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?
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’