Tyson Fury Wins Fight Against Dereck Chisora And Is The New British And European Heavyweight Champion In Line To Fight Wladimir Klitschko

 

Dereck Chisora vs. Tyson Fury

After numerous delays, the heavily anticipated British boxing rematch, Chisora v. Fury 2, went off at London, England's ExCel arena in front of 19,000 boxing fans and many Box Nation television subscribers. At stake was the British and European heavyweight belts. After 10 rounds, Dereck Chisora's corner pulled him out of the fight, as he'd sustained visible damage. 

Amazingly enough, Tyson Fury used an old school Muhammad Ali technique in switching up his style, written about on this site six months ago and won (Preparing For Every Eventuality In The Boxing Ring). Both Chisora and Fury use the Orthodox stance. However, Fury switched to Southpaw during the fight, disconcerting Chisora. Credit to Chisora for going 10 rounds under the switch up and that pummeling from Fury. 

 

There was opposition from the crowd, as booing was heard. By the 8th round, referee Marcus McDonnell stated, "Either you fight or we go home." Sometimes fans also complain when fights are too shot (see: Mike Tyson). However, some wanted  Fury to finish off Chisora early in the fight with a knockout and began to boo as the fight wore on.    

Dereck Chisora's eye was swollen shut

However, it was unquestionably Fury's night. This title eliminator bout paves the way for Fury to fight world champion Wladimir Klitschko. This is something Fury has wanted for some time, but the fight has eluded him. Months ago Fury spoke of his belief that Klitschko will not fight him. However, now that he has won the British and European titles, hopefully it has also won him an audience with Klitschko and the chance to fight him in the ring. 

Fury is a colorful character. He says outlandish things that grabs headlines. Klitschko is more conservative. It would be a battle of two personalities and styles that would be interesting for boxing fans. With this win, Fury is firmly on the radar of other top British boxers such as David Haye, Anthony Joshua and David Price.

World Champion Boxer Wladimir Klitschko Attacked In Miami By Fellow Pugilist Shannon Briggs (Video)

The world's top rated heavyweight boxer, champion Wladimir Klitschko, was peacefully having lunch in Hollywood, Florida, a neighboring city of Miami, when fellow fighter, Shannon "The Cannon" Briggs interrupted his meal. Briggs, who is from Texas, has repeatedly demanded a fight against Klitschko, but he is not inline for a bout with the Ukrainian athlete.

Briggs trash talked and got in Klitscho's face. However, the tipping point came when Briggs started eating Klitscho's food (they didn't have a two for one menu or something LOL). This caused the champ to pour a glass of water over Briggs' head to cool him off. Briggs became angry and started thrashing around. He later went to the hospital to treat a cut on his leg from broken glass.

Wladimir Klitschko

Last night, in a follow up interview with local news in Miami, Briggs stated with a smile that he wants to be the next American heavyweight champion. However, two of the top prospects in America, undefeated boxers, Deontay Wilder and Bryant Jennings, seek to get there first.  

The American public want to see a fight between Wilder and Jennings, but negotiations broke down. Both boxers would have to put their 0 on the line, in what would be a great fight, but a career changer for one of them. Wilder has more experience and wins under his belt, all by knockouts. Wilder smashes everything he touches, evidenced by his eye-opening knockout reel. Previously, Wilder sparred with Klitschko, which must have been a valuable learning experience. 

Dereck Chisora (left) and Tyson Fury (right) 

Meanwhile in Britain, heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury, Dereck Chisora, David Price and Anthony Joshua are all eyeing Klitschko's crown. The British heavyweight division is shaping up quite nicely and being the fierce competitor he is Klitschko is aware of the multi-national threats to his throne.

Tyson Fury States He Wants To Fight World Champion Wladimir Klitschko But There’s A Problem

Dereck Chisora (left in red shirt) and Tyson Fury (pictured right and pointing)

Undefeated Irish boxer, Tyson Fury, with a solid 21 wins, 15 KOs  and no losses under his belt, wants to fight the impressive reigning heavyweight champion of the world, Wladimir Klitschko. Fury has called him names in public, such as a “p****” in seeking to fight him in the ring. 

Tyson Fury

However, Fury’s approach and image are apart of the reason Klitschko has refused to respond. If Fury defeats capable challenger, Dereck Chisora again in Manchester, England on July 26, 2014 during their rematch, has an image makeover, undertakes a stronger training regimen and has a credible sports law firm pitch the fight rather than calling Klitschko out with insults, he stands a greater chance of getting the bout with the world champion. It would be a good fight for boxing fans. 

 

Tyson Fury

Fury does a lot of trash talking and uses expletives and crude phrases that have now gotten him into trouble with the boxing commission in Britain, but if he apologizes, asks for leniency and does not do it again, the punishment shouldn’t be too great. The level of trash talk has detracted from his athleticism, but at the end of the day, you don’t win as many fights as Fury has without having a talent for boxing. That wasn’t a fluke. There’s boxing talent behind that mouth. 

Wladimir Klitschko. They should call him Wlad the Impaler.

Fury could go quite far, but he needs a more advance training regimen and a very savvy team behind him to bring out his full talent and marketing potential. Boxing is indeed a sport, but there is also a business side to it that if handled correctly can make great boxers into legends. It’s more than what you do inside the ring. Other top British heavyweights, in addition to Fury and Chisora are David Haye and Anthony Joshua.

Froch V. Groves Was A Historic Night For British Boxing

 
Carl Froch knocked out George Groves

The highly anticipated Froch v. Groves 2 fight in London, England this past Saturday was a bonafide success and another example of supply and demand. Reports indicate 80,000 tickets of varying price levels, were sold for the historic event, which was a rematch between Carl Froch and George Groves. The bitter rivalry inside and outside the ring played out to a packed house at Wembley stadium in North London. Said rivalry undoubtedly helped to sell tickets, as fans love characters and a good show.

However, only one man was left standing in the bout and it was Froch, who came away the winner. Froch sealed the deal with a right hook that floored Groves during the eighth round, rendering a knock out. Groves, who also fought with heart, was gracious in defeat. Froch retained his super middleweight titles and pocketed a multi-million dollar purse. Groves shouldn't feel too bad, as he is said to have made between $1,500,000 to $3,000,000 for the fight. 

The night was kicked off  by heavyweight boxer and Olympic gold medalist, Anthony Joshua, a power puncher, who is built like a tank. Joshua quickly dispatched challenger, Matt Legg, in 83 seconds for a first round knock out. British boxer Jamie McDonnell, having won 22 fights with 2 losses, knocked out Thailand's Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat, an experienced pugilist, who came into the fight with an impressive record of 51-2. However, McDonnell's win affirms my view that anyone can win on any given day in sports. McDonnell won the vacant WBA bantamweight title. James DeGale also stopped Brandon Gonzales in the fourth round.  

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Wladimir Klitschko Retains His 4 Titles As Heavyweight Champion Of The World After Winning Boxing Bout Against Challenger Alex Leapai (Video)

Wladimir Klitschko and Alex Leapai

Ukrainian boxer, Wladimir Klitschko, 37, has retained his four heavyweight titles (WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO) by defeating Australian challenger, Alex Leapai, 34. Klitschko floored Leapai one minute into the fight, but he got back up and kept fighting. However, Klitschko stopped Leapai in the fifth round with a TKO, bringing an end to the bout. Klitschko landed 147 punches. Leapai landed 10. Leapai had 30 wins, 24 of which were knockouts, which is a good track record. 

 

After Klitschko’s victory, as usual, some critics stated the standard “he only fights bums” which is unfair to competitors who’d flog every single critic without trying. It’s like they want boxers to fight Godzilla or sharks. If a boxer has accumulated enough impressive wins to challenge another worthy opponent, why criticize. Talent should not be rushed, but rather given the opportunity to develop. 

I am reminded of Mike Tyson knocking out fighters left, right and center in his hay day, making it look so easy. However, Tyson had a grueling training regimen and diet that 99 percent of people would not undertake, but that’s how he received such exceptional results in the ring, making it look effortless and easy. Therefore, give credit where credit is due. Athletes work hard and the harder they work, the easier they make it look when it’s showtime. 

American heavyweight Shannon Briggs, continues to follow and taunt Klitschko, demanding a fight. As previously written in the Judiciary Report, Briggs followed Klitschko to a South Florida press conference, taunted and threw his shoe at him. Briggs also made an appearance at the weigh-in for the Klitschko v. Leapai bout. In Britain, Tyson Fury and Derek Chisora are scheduled to square off in July for an opportunity to take on Klitschko in the ring. Briton, Anthony Joshua and American, Deontay Wilder, AKA the Bronze Bomber, also seek to challenge Klitschko in the ring. 

Shannon Briggs has been on Klitschko like white on rice, pardon the pun (just kidding):

Side Bar: doesn't Klitschko slightly resemble (in the face) 1980/1990s TV character Al Bundy, except Klitschko is smart, successful and in shape (LOL).

British Boxer George Groves Is Managing Himself Ahead Of Big Froch v. Groves Fight

Carl Froch (left) and George Groves

British boxer George Groves, is scheduled for a May 31, 2014 rematch against champion Carl Froch, in London’s legendary Wembley stadium. Taking a page from the Floyd Mayweather school of boxing, Groves has decided to take a more hands on approach to his career. Groves applied for a boxing license in Britain to become his own manager, in a move that has been granted by the commission. Groves, presumably with the help of a lawyer, is negotiating his own contracts. 

Groves stated of the bold move, "I may not be the smartest man in west London but I do know that an 80,000 crowd brings in £5million. Then there's the television and so on. So I'm not going to accept £100,000 or £1m." Groves was reportedly offered $1,600,000 to fight Matchroom boxer, Froch, but held out for more. As an athlete, you have to earn all you can while you can, especially in sports like boxing and football, where injuries can really sideline careers. 

Froch pushing Groves

If Groves is of the belief he has the acumen to be his own manager and make the most astute, financially savvy and sound decisions, why not. He will make more money in doing so, provided he pursues the right deals inside and outside the ring. Froch v. Groves, in addition to the undercard featuring boxers like gold medalist Anthony Joshua, promises to be an interesting and entertaining night of boxing.

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Groves: I don't trust anyone to manage me

April 4, 2014 - George Groves has applied for a manager's licence from boxing's authorities because he doesn't trust anyone to look after him following his controversial fight with Carl Froch. Londoner Groves was unhappy after being stopped by referee Howard Foster in the ninth round at the Manchester Arena and battled hard to secure a rematch, set to take place at Wembley Stadium on May 31.

It took a protest to the International Boxing Federation in New York to force another world super middleweight title bout - and it led to Groves deciding that he is better off sorting out his own business. "He's in a bad place" George Groves believes he has the psychological advantage over Carl Froch as the pair prepare for their rematch at Wembley. "I know I would have beaten him the first time if it hadn't been improperly stopped," he told talkSPORT." Now there's no way Carl can beat me.

"He says he can't even stand to hear my name spoken and he can't look at me for the stare-down photographs which are part of being a professional and selling a fight. "He's seeking help from a sports psychologist because he's in a bad place." "You have to have a manager to be a boxer and you can no longer just appoint yourself as your own manager like the old days," he explained to the Daily Mail. "So I formally applied to the British Boxing Board of Control for a manager's licence.

"It's taken a while because first they said I hadn't done the form properly, then I hadn't sent the two photographs. But it's all done now. "I'm taking charge of my own business because I don't trust anyone at the moment." Promoter Eddie Hearn reportedly offered Groves £1 million for the Froch rematch, but Groves wasn't interested as interest in the fight hit fever pitch...

 

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Gold Medalist Boxer Anthony Joshua Says Going Pro Is A No Go

For Now...

Anthony Joshua  

Super heavyweight Olympic gold medalist, Anthony Joshua of Britain, is reportedly not seeking to go pro at this time. The London Evening Standard states Joshua seeks more experience. The 22-year-old has a marketable look and is well-spoken, which would go over well in boxing.

However, professional boxing is a grueling sport and some aspects of it is open to vultures that harm and exploit impressionable young men. When one remembers the terrible problems former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson faced, it is enough to discourage anyone. Not to mention, constant blows to the head puts one at great risk for dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinsons. Head injuries play apart in said medical conditions.

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Cutie, Luke Campbell, did Britain proud capturing the gold medal in his division. 

With the right management and career guidance, gold medalist super heavyweight, Anthony Joshua could really go far. He has the boxing ability and is well spoken and pretty like Ali. 

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