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Moses Itauma has been relatively untested in the professional ring despite earning a shot at the heavyweight world title, but as an amateur, there is one bout that sticks out to the 21-year-old as his ‘toughest’ encounter. Itauma has won by knockout in 12 of his 14 professional contests to date and – despite no experience fighting beyond the sixth round – the Kent-based phenomenon is set to clash with Filip Hrgovic for the vacant IBF heavyweight world title at the end of the month. Itauma’s recent success is nothing new to him, though, having also been undefeated as an…
With just days until the season begins, Ebbsfleet United have been suspended by the National League, with their first three games postponed. Concerning news once again for Ebbsfleet, who have had their license suspended due to ongoing uncertainties surrounding their finances. This regarding their ability to meet their financial obligations, and following the league’s decision, they are now unable to play Slough, Folkestone and Chelmsford. National League Statement: Ebbsfleet United FC — Enterprise National League (@NL_Enterprise) August 6, 2026 The league said in a statement on their website: “The National League’s Compliance and Licensing Committee convened on 5 August 2026,…
Cassius Clay successfully defended the WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles by knocking out British challenger Brian London in the third round before approximately 13,000 fans at Earls Court Arena in London, England, on August 6, 1966. Although he had adopted the name Muhammad Ali two years earlier following his conversion to Islam, Clay was still billed and widely identified under his former name at the time. The scheduled 15-round championship bout was Clay’s fifth defense since winning the heavyweight crown from Sonny Liston in February 1964. He entered with a perfect 24-0 record, installed as roughly a 15-1…
Vida Kovai Kings ruled the roost in its first step towards recapturing the Tamil Nadu Premier League crown while the SKM Salem side fought like anything but the Spartans in the 34-run loss at the NPR College Ground here on Thursday.Asked to take first strike, the two-time champion powered to a competitive 194 for eight, riding on No. 3 B. Sachin’s masterful blast of 77 (42 balls; 7×4, 4×6). Pacer Deeban Lingesh (three for 14) put paid to Salem’s hopes with a three-wicket opening burst, which included a two-wicket first-over maiden.The Spartans eventually folded for 160, with the 60-run sixth-wicket…
The Hundred men’s competition, Lord’sLondon Spirit 160-5 (100 balls): Pretorius 52 (28); Sowter 2-29MI London 164-6 (94 balls): Pooran 39 (25); J Overton 2-23MI London won by four wickets Scorecard. TableLondon Spirit became the first team to be eliminated from The Hundred after a four-wicket defeat by MI London in front of a record crowd at Lord’s. Chasing 161, MI London needed an unlikely 70 off 37 balls but Sam Curran’s 33 and a quickfire 32 off 16 from Sikandar Raza put them within touching distance.Zimbabwe all-rounder Raza was making his first appearance of the campaign having replaced Rashid Khan,…
William Hill News can declare Fenerbahçe are the new favourites to sign Marcus Rashford this summer. Just days after Trabzonspor confirmed an agreement with Mohamed Salah, the Turkish Super Lig could be set for another blockbuster Premier League arrival in the shape of Rashford, who is 3/1 to join Fenerbahçe before the end of the window. Tottenham had briefly held favouritism in the market but have been knocked down to 5/1, with Arsenal (8/1) completing the top three after seemingly missing out on Vinicius Jr. Marcus Rashford To Sign Before 2nd September 2026: Fenerbahçe – 3/1 Tottenham – 5/1 Arsenal…
(Sean Michael Ham / Premier Boxing Champions) Top-rated middleweight Yoenli Hernandez has issued a stern warning to his next opponent, Francisco Veron, as well as to the rest of the 160lbs division. Already ranked No. 1 by both the WBA and WBO, and No. 2 by the WBC, Hernandez, 10-0 (9 KOs), will meet WBC No. 7 Veron, 17-1-1 (10 KOs), in the 10-round co-main event of the Rolly Romero vs. Teofimo Lopez “Put up or Shut up” PBC Pay-Per-View event on Saturday, August 22, live on DAZN and Prime Video (8 pm ET/5 pm PT) from T-Mobile Arena in…
Neither Russell Martin nor Danny Rohl were able to restore past glories in their short stints in Govan while McInnes was taking Hearts to the verge of immortality.Much of the condemnation surrounding the Ibrox club’s failures last season came back to the same theme – they may be fluid and clinical going forward at times, but a soft underbelly put paid to hopes of success.”I thought we gave up too many chances and gave teams too much encouragement,” the 55-year-old added post match in Poland.”We’ve got to be honest and say we are guilty of beating ourselves tonight. And that’s…
Celtic have changed the mood around their summer business by spending heavily on a new attack. Kasper Hogh arrived from Bodo/Glimt for a club record £11 million, while Camilo Duran joined from Qarabağ in another significant deal. Those moves have given Martin O’Neill two new central options, but Celtic still need options out wide. Daizen Maeda’s £10 million move to Ipswich removed pace, pressing and goals from the left. Nicolas Kuhn’s departure for Como a year earlier had already left the Hoops searching for a right-winger capable of attacking defenders directly. Haissem Hassan fits that vacancy more closely than Celtic’s…
Queensberry promoter Frank Warren has said that Irish boxer Lee Reeves is “making progress” after being hospitalised following his fight in Dublin on Saturday night.The 31-year-old’s condition was described as “critical but stable” after he was admitted for treatment following his defeat to Gary Cully.Reeves was fighting for the vacant BUI Celtic super-lightweight title but was knocked out in the 10th round at the 3Arena.The Limerick southpaw was stretchered out of the ring after the fight.An update provided by Warren on Thursday struck a positive note.”My team have been in touch with Lee Reeves’ team and he is making progress.…