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In Brief

Premier League clubs to consult players over 30% pay cut

Sport shorts: ten things from the world of sport on Friday 3 April

3 Apr 2020

Anthony Joshua celebrates his victory in the rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia

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Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: Joshua to face Pulev in June at Tottenham

Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 2 March

2 Mar 2020

Deontay Wilder wore an elaborate costume ahead of his defeat against Tyson Fury

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In Depth

Wilder blames costume for loss - how boxing fans reacted

American intends to exercise the clause for a third fight against Fury

25 Feb 2020

Broadcaster DAZN USA mocked up an image of Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury

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Daily Briefing

Back pages: Fury vs. Joshua - it’s time to ‘get it on’

A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 24 February

24 Feb 2020

Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: Spurs and Arsenal slug it out for Joshua fight

Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 11 February

11 Feb 2020

Anthony Joshua celebrates his victory over Andy Ruiz Jr in Saudi Arabia

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In Depth

Joshua’s next fight: Pulev, Usyk or Whyte at Tottenham?

Spurs stadium is a potential host venue should AJ return to London

9 Dec 2019

Britain’s Anthony Joshua reclaimed the world heavyweight titles after beating Andy Ruiz Jr

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In Brief

Back pages: London’s calling for Anthony Joshua

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 9 December

9 Dec 2019

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In Depth

Reactions as Joshua outclasses Ruiz Jr to reclaim titles

British heavyweight puts on a masterclass in Saudi Arabia rematch

7 Dec 2019

Heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr goes head-to-head with challenger Anthony Joshua on Saturday

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In Review

Ruiz Jr vs. Joshua II: fight guide and predictions

Can British challenger Joshua get revenge in Saturday’s rematch?

6 Dec 2019

Andy Ruiz Jr vs. Anthony Joshua II: the WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight belts are on the line in Saudi Arabia

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In Review

Where to watch Ruiz Jr vs. Joshua II: screenings, pubs, bars

The heavyweight boxing title bout takes place in Saudi Arabia

5 Dec 2019

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua fights world champion Andy Ruiz Jr on 7 December

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In Brief

Sport shorts: Anthony Joshua is ready to prove his greatness

Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 21 November

21 Nov 2019

Andrew Strauss walks out at Lord's wearing red in memory of his late wife, Ruth

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Daily Briefing

Sports shorts: Liverpool win, Lord's turns red, Kyrgios rant

Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 15 August

15 Aug 2019

Joe Root waits for the rain to clear at Lord's

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Daily Briefing

Sports shorts: Second Ashes Test, Super Cup, Ruiz Jr speaks

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on Wednesday 14 August

14 Aug 2019

Andy Ruiz Jr shocked the boxing world when he beat Anthony Joshua in New York on 1 June

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Daily Briefing

Sport shorts: Ruiz Jr vs. Joshua II set for Saudi Arabia

Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 9 August

9 Aug 2019

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp celebrates winning the Champions League in 2019

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Liverpool manager Klopp could take sabbatical

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 5 June

5 Jun 2019

Andy Ruiz Jr celebrates his seventh-round TKO against Anthony Joshua in New York

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Ruiz Jr wants Joshua rematch in Mexico

Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 4 June

4 Jun 2019

In Brief

Back pages: Jurgen Klopp to Kop new £10m deal with Liverpool

A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 3 June

3 Jun 2019

In Depth

Ruiz Jr shocks Joshua: reactions after the huge boxing upset

Mexican claims the belts with seventh-round stoppage in New York

2 Jun 2019

World champion Anthony Joshua and challenger Andy Ruiz Jr at the pre-fight press conference

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In Depth

Joshua vs. Ruiz Jr: predictions, UK start time, odds, TV

WBA Super, IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles are on the line in New York

31 May 2019

Undefeated American boxer Deontay Wilder is the reigning WBC heavyweight champion

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Joshua denied as Wilder agrees Ortiz rematch

Ten things from the world of sport on Wednesday 29 May

29 May 2019

Lance Armstrong was involved in the biggest doping scandal in cycling history

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Lance Armstrong ‘wouldn’t change a thing’

Ten things from the world of sport on Friday 24 May

24 May 2019

England cricketer Alex Hales has been dropped from the World Cup squad

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: Alex Hales ‘betrayed’ by England

Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 30 April

30 Apr 2019

Celtic and Scotland legend Billy McNeill was the first British man to lift the European Cup

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Daily Briefing

The Decathlon: ten things from the world of sport today

Celtic mourn ‘greatest ever captain’ McNeill and Joshua’s next opponent will be named in the coming days

23 Apr 2019

In Depth

Wilder can’t wait for undisputed title fight against Joshua

Bronze Bomber will first defend his WBC belt against Dominic Breazeale in May

20 Mar 2019

The world heavyweight boxing title fight between Anthony Joshua and Jarrell Miller is in doubt

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In Brief

Joshua hits back at Miller over drug use claims

The boxers went head-to-head in London ahead of their title fight in June

26 Feb 2019

Jarrell Miller will fight Anthony Joshua on 1 June is his hometown of New York

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In Brief

Jarrell Miller: Anthony Joshua is a privileged spoiled brat

‘Big Baby’ says Joshua should expect a rude awakening in New York

19 Feb 2019

Anthony Joshua is the reigning IBF, WBA (Super), IBO and WBO heavyweight boxing champion

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In Brief

Anthony Joshua out to ‘dismantle’ Jarrell Miller on US debut

Heavyweight title fight confirmed for 1 June at Madison Square Garden in New York

14 Feb 2019

In Brief

Joshua could make US debut with New York bout against Miller

Promoter Eddie Hearn says April fight at Wembley is unlikely to happen

1 Feb 2019

In Brief

Joshua vs. Wilder: American ‘won’t answer phone’, says Hearn

Bob Arum urges British boxing star Joshua to fight in the United States

22 Jan 2019

In Brief

Joshua vs. Fury: will we see an all-British super-fight?

Eddie Hearn reveals that talks with Deontay Wilder have broken down

15 Jan 2019

In Brief

Joshua means business: I want to fight Wilder in April

British boxing star says he’s ‘running the game’ in the heavyweight division

14 Dec 2018

In Brief

Wilder: Joshua is ‘begging’ for unification title fight

Promoter Eddie Hearn urges the American to focus on a bout with AJ not Fury

11 Dec 2018

Tyson Fury hits Deontay Wilder during the drawn WBC heavyweight title fight in December 2018

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In Depth

Wilder vs. Fury II: WBC champion ‘can’t wait’ for rematch

But the American is also very interested in a fight with Joshua

4 Dec 2018

In Brief

Joshua vs. Wilder: 250,000 fans vote to see mega-fight

AJ’s Twitter poll reveals that Wilder is the top choice for his next opponent ahead of Fury and Whyte

25 Sep 2018

Anthony Joshua

Premier League clubs to consult players over 30% pay cut

Sport shorts: Joshua to face Pulev in June at Tottenham

Wilder blames costume for loss - how boxing fans reacted

Back pages: Fury vs. Joshua - it’s time to ‘get it on’

Sport shorts: Spurs and Arsenal slug it out for Joshua fight

Joshua’s next fight: Pulev, Usyk or Whyte at Tottenham?

Back pages: London’s calling for Anthony Joshua

Enjoy a different view

Reactions as Joshua outclasses Ruiz Jr to reclaim titles

Ruiz Jr vs. Joshua II: fight guide and predictions

Where to watch Ruiz Jr vs. Joshua II: screenings, pubs, bars

Sport shorts: Anthony Joshua is ready to prove his greatness

Sports shorts: Liverpool win, Lord's turns red, Kyrgios rant

Sports shorts: Second Ashes Test, Super Cup, Ruiz Jr speaks

Sport shorts: Ruiz Jr vs. Joshua II set for Saudi Arabia

The Decathlon: Liverpool manager Klopp could take sabbatical

The Decathlon: Ruiz Jr wants Joshua rematch in Mexico

Back pages: Jurgen Klopp to Kop new £10m deal with Liverpool

Ruiz Jr shocks Joshua: reactions after the huge boxing upset

Joshua vs. Ruiz Jr: predictions, UK start time, odds, TV

The Decathlon: Joshua denied as Wilder agrees Ortiz rematch

The Decathlon: Lance Armstrong ‘wouldn’t change a thing’

The Decathlon: Alex Hales ‘betrayed’ by England

The Decathlon: ten things from the world of sport today

Wilder can’t wait for undisputed title fight against Joshua

Joshua hits back at Miller over drug use claims

Jarrell Miller: Anthony Joshua is a privileged spoiled brat

Anthony Joshua out to ‘dismantle’ Jarrell Miller on US debut

Joshua could make US debut with New York bout against Miller

Joshua vs. Wilder: American ‘won’t answer phone’, says Hearn

Joshua vs. Fury: will we see an all-British super-fight?

Joshua means business: I want to fight Wilder in April

Wilder: Joshua is ‘begging’ for unification title fight

Wilder vs. Fury II: WBC champion ‘can’t wait’ for rematch

Joshua vs. Wilder: 250,000 fans vote to see mega-fight

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