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Many people view Sugar Ray Robinson as the greatest boxer of all time but Shakur Stevenson believes there is another fighter that would have defeated the boxing legend. Robinson was world welterweight champion for five years from 1946 to 1951, going on an incredible 91-fight unbeaten streak in the process. At his peak, he had compiled a record of 129 wins from 132 fights, 85 of those wins by knockout, and after his time at welterweight he moved up in weight and became a five-time world middleweight champion. When he retired in 1965 he had been victorious in 174 of…
Having been in a five-way share of the first-round lead, McIlroy found himself four adrift of early starter Smith by the time he teed off in the afternoon.The world number two swiftly wiped out that deficit with four birdies in his opening eight holes. His solitary dropped shot came at the 13th after an errant drive, but he immediately made amends.”Once we turned for home the wind got its strongest for the day and it was hard to hit it close, quite a lot of crosswinds,” said McIlroy.”I felt like I did well to hang on. Maybe could have been…
Liverpool are facing fresh uncertainty behind the scenes after Michael Edwards decided to step down from his role as Fenway Sports Group’s chief executive of football. His departure comes just two years into a three-year contract and marks another major change at a time when the club is already navigating significant shifts in its football structure. Why Edwards Decided to Leave The main factor behind Edwards’ exit appears to be frustration over the lack of progress in FSG’s efforts to acquire a second European club. When he returned to the organisation in 2024, Edwards was attracted not only by the…
Ben Whittaker’s path to a world title shot appears to have been mapped out. Mick Francis, CEO of Tasman Fighters, told Red Corner Boxing that Whittaker will face Conor Wallace in an IBF light heavyweight final eliminator, with the bout expected to take place on October 3 at BP Pulse Live in Birmingham. While the fight has not yet been officially announced by the promoters or the IBF, Francis said the matchup is in place. The fight would carry major championship implications. Wallace is currently ranked #2 by the IBF, while Whittaker sits at #3. A victory would move the…
Burnley have appointed Genk boss Nicky Hayen as their new head coach on a three-year deal.The 45-year-old Belgian replaces Scott Parker, who left by mutual consent at the end of April as the Clarets suffered relegation from the Premier League.Hayen, who had a spell with Welsh side Haverfordwest County between 2021 and 2022, led Genk to a seventh-placed finish in the Belgian top flight last season.”I’m pleased to be joining a club with real history and supporters who care deeply about it,” he told the club website., external “I know most of them won’t know much about me yet, that’s…
(Mark Robinson / Matchroom Boxing) Former flyweight champion Sunny Edwards is in Gibraltar, working on the Full Monty Promotions bill topped by brothers Kriss and Evan Montegriffo. Both 4-0, Evan is a 27-year-old super middleweight and Kriss if 4-0 at heavyweight. There are six bouts on the bill at the Europa Point Sports Complex on Saturday, July 11. “I’m really looking forward to a good night of boxing,” Edwards told BoxingScene. “And you know, it’ll probably be only after it’s been done and we’ve sort of pulled it off and the dust has settled a bit that I’ll be able…
Tim Merlier powered to victory in a bunch sprint finish on stage seven of the Tour de France as Tadej Pogacar retained the overall lead.Norway’s Soren Waerenskjold crossed the line in second with Eritrea’s Biniam Girmay in third at the end of the flat 175.1km route from Hagetmau to Bordeaux.Belgium’s Merlier judged his effort to perfection in the final 100 metres, reeling in compatriot Jasper Philipsen and then simply having too much pace for his rivals.”It was a mess to be in position, but I made it thanks to the team,” Merlier said.”We were the only team with Alpecin who…
Chelsea are still being linked with transfer interest in a number of midfielders, including one who is very much in demand. If you enjoy Talk Chelsea coverage and want to see more of it, add us as a preferred source on Google to make us a favourite and see more of our content. With Andrey Santos on his way out at Chelsea, there are big questions about what the Blues might do in midfield. The obvious thing is simply to not sell Enzo Fernandez. With no European football next season, a selection of Enzo, Moises Caicedo, Dario Essugo and Romeo…
Fery made a promising start when he pushed Zverev to deuce in his first service game, and responded immediately after going a break down three games later.After arguing with the umpire over a problem with the technology for let calls, a fired-up Fery got the first set back on level terms – helped by a sublime angled drop shot that had the crowd leaping to their feet.The pair continued to go toe-to-toe, but when the tie-break arrived it was Zverev who raised the intensity, whizzing through seven points without reply to take the opener.Having found his level, the 6ft 6in…
Graeme Souness, Charlie Nicholas, and Gordon Strachan root for Norway in a gone viral Paddy Power video ahead of the England World Cup game. Paddy Power captioned their post: “Ahead of England’s next World Cup match, a certain cohort of Scottish people are suddenly feeling very Norwegian…” Graeme Souness began saying in the video: It’s been a long journey for us Norwegian fans. We haven’t been to the Cup since 1998 and honestly, I wondered if we’d ever get back again. “But we’re here. We’re in the quarter-finals and I’ve never been more proud of my country.” Gordon Strachan: Ro!…