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(Matchroom Boxing) Anthony Joshua will forever honor the memories of the two close friends he lost in December. Sina Ghami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele were tavelling with Joshua in the same car in Nigeria when it crashed at high speed. Joshua survived, they did not. Joshua Saturday takes on Kristian Prenga in Saudi Arabia in his first bout since the accident. Talking to TalkSport’s Adam Smith and Spencer Oliver, the latter the nephew of one of Joshua’s first amateur coaches, Johnny Oliver, Joshua said that thinking of his lost friends will “one-million per cent” motivate him. “I’m a loyal solider,…
It could have been a very different summer for two members of Northern Ireland’s 12-strong boxing team.Jon McConnell and Kaci Rock will compete in this year’s Commonwealth Games for the first time, but had progressed through the initial auditions for the latest series of Love Island before pulling out because the TV show clashes in timing with the Games.McConnell, who competed at the recent World Boxing Cup in Brazil, will compete in the light-middleweight division and will face India’s Sumit Sumit on Monday, with Holy Trinity’s Rock in welterweight action against Niue’s Karen Te Ruki Pasene the following day.Reality TV…
Experienced former EFL player Britt Assombalonga explains the decision to sign for National League North newboys Harborough Town. He’s already got going for them, having been a triallist in their pre-season fixtures this summer, following his time at Barnet coming to an end last season. His career started back in 2010 for Watford, and had loan spells with Wealdstone, Braintree and Southend, before turning out for Peterborough, Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough, Adana Demirspor, returned to Watford, went back to Turkish football, playing for Antalyaspor and Amedspor, then more recently at Barnet. He’s scored 173 goals across 486 appearances between 2011 and…
So, we made our first ‘real’ signing of the summer yesterday as the deal for Christos Tzolis was made official. Apologies to Illan Meslier, but third choice goalkeepers don’t really count. I mean, they do, but they don’t. Mostly don’t, but with a bit of do. Oh god, the goalkeeper’s union will be onto me this morning. Let me rephrase. We’ve made the first signing of the summer of someone who isn’t over 6’5 tall. Nobody can argue with that. Anyway, the Greek international is now an Arsenal player, arriving in North London off the back of a stellar season…
The former IBF light welterweight champion says easier weight cuts and greater strength have convinced him 147 pounds is where he will chase boxing’s biggest names. Richardson Hitchins believes his move to welterweight will bring out the best version of his boxing. The former IBF light welterweight champion says years of difficult weight cuts are behind him as he targets the division’s biggest fights. “I feel great. At 140, I’ve been at 140 since I was 15 years old. I’m 28 now, so it’s been a long time coming to move up to 147. I feel stronger. My weight cut…
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee.The 27-year-old becomes their second signing of the summer following the arrival of defender Andrea Medina.It is believed the former Germany youth international has signed a three-year deal at United after they triggered the release clause in her Leicester contract, which was renewed in 2025.Leitzig has been at Leicester for three years, initially on a season-long loan from Bayern Munich, where she became a regular starter.She leaves having made almost 70 appearances in all competitions but could not save Leicester from Women’s Super League relegation last season.”It…
What a ride it’s been for Ipswich Town, from languishing in League One, the Tractor Boys are now looking forward to a second Premier League campaign in three seasons. How things can change. Of course, it won’t be Kieran McKenna leading the club back into the promised land this time around, with Gary O’Neil the man tasked with steering the newly-promoted side to safety. Where once that challenge appeared almost impossible, Leeds United and Sunderland showcased last term that going up and staying up is achievable, with hope renewed for Ipswich, Coventry City and Hull City heading into 2026/27. Getting…
Errol Spence Jr has opened up on how his crushing defeat to Terence Crawford transformed his life outside the ring, admitting he ‘grew up overnight’ in the aftermath of the biggest loss of his career. Spence entered his undisputed welterweight title clash with Crawford in July 2023 unbeaten and widely regarded as one of the world’s elite fighters. He was, however, comprehensively outboxed and stopped in the ninth round, surrendering his WBC, WBA and IBF titles in a career-defining performance from his long-time rival. The former unified champion has not fought since, with a proposed return against Sebastian Fundora failing…
West Indies gave left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop his maiden call-up and recalled Kirk McKenzie for the two-Test home series against Pakistan beginning on Saturday.Bishop has been the most successful bowler across the past three West Indies Championship seasons, which put the 26-year-old in line for his Test debut.McKenzie, who played the last of his six Tests in 2024, was recalled in the 15-member squad after opener John Campbell was ruled out with a left hamstring strain.Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was unavailable for selection due to personal reasons, Cricket West Indies said in a statement on Thursday.The first Test will be…
The first day of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is upon us and it’s a busy enough Friday for various Team Northern Ireland athletes in Glasgow.It’s an early start Gary Kelly who is in action in the men’s singles against New Zealand’s Shannon McIlroy at 08:30 BST after his win against Niue on Thursday.Shauna O’Neill and Chloe Wilson will face Niue in the women’s pairs at 11:20 after their victory At the Tollcross Swimming Centre, it is a morning full of heats from 10:30.Victoria Catterson will be in the women’s 400m freestyle while Grace Davison and Lottie Cullen will get under…