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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)
- Promoters say work on a Joshua-Fury super-fight begins on Monday
Mike Tyson spent US$210,000 on his white Bengal tigers, LeBron James gifted his six-year-old daughter a mini version of their US$23 million mansion and Cristiano Ronaldo commissioned a US$31,000 wax figure … of himself
Mike Tyson spent US$210,000 on his white Bengal tigers, LeBron James gifted his six-year-old daughter a mini version of their US$23 million mansion and Cristiano Ronaldo commissioned a US$31,000 wax figure … of himself
Former heavyweight king eyes more exhibitions around the world – as many as one a month.
Former heavyweight king eyes more exhibitions around the world – as many as one a month.
Henan 37-year-old Zhang Zhilei registers a 22nd straight win against Devin Vargas as the two-metre tall southpaw amasses his 17 KO win.
Henan 37-year-old Zhang Zhilei registers a 22nd straight win against Devin Vargas as the two-metre tall southpaw amasses his 17 KO win.
Usyk wins a brutal encounter at London’s Wembley Arena with the 2012 Olympic gold medallist’s speed and movement allowed.
Usyk wins a brutal encounter at London’s Wembley Arena with the 2012 Olympic gold medallist’s speed and movement allowed.
Whyte has been in line for a WBC title shot for two years, but his chances of that are now in tatters.
Whyte has been in line for a WBC title shot for two years, but his chances of that are now in tatters.
How did Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, Dan ‘The Beast’ Severn, Ken Shamrock and CM Punk make the transition – and were all of them successful?
How did Ronda Rousey, Brock Lesnar, Dan ‘The Beast’ Severn, Ken Shamrock and CM Punk make the transition – and were all of them successful?
‘Iron’ Mike Tyson set to return to the ring to face former four-weight champion Jones, 51
‘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’.