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So Jarrell Miller it is. In the grand scheme of things, there have been worse match-ups — even at Madison Square Garden. I don’t blame Anthony Joshua for settling on Miller. It is not the fight the boxing priesthood wanted, but with Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder otherwise engaged, it makes sense. Despite what Fury and Wilder might think, Joshua is driving the economics of the heavyweight business. Forget that, Joshua IS the heavyweight business. He is set to earn a reported £19m on his American debut while enriching Miller to the tune of £4.5m. The kid has hit the jackpot. Neither Fury nor Wilder would get close to generating those king of numbers if they were taking on Miller. When Fury went out and about in LA to do his impromptu vox pop, he could barely find a soul who had heard of Wilder. Miller is even more anonymous, yet here he is banking millions. Rolling out Joshua to the American market at Madison Square Garden is exactly the right move. He … [Read more...] about Anthony Joshua vs Jarrell Miller ideal US introduction if not fight we all want

Dereck Chisora has teamed up with new trainer Dave Coldwell. The former world title challenger has made the switch following his second defeat by Dillian Whyte last December. Chisora has cut ties with former coach Don Charles and moved to Coldwell's gym in Rotherham. He said: "People know by now that I don’t like to do things the conventional way. "This is a new direction for me, I’m excited to be working with Dave Coldwell, I’m learning every day, I’m buzzing. "Dave has done amazing work with my good friend Tony Bellew and his other boxers." Chisora could return to the ring against former world champion Joseph Parker later this year. He added: "I'm hungry to get back in the ring again, I will be back with new armoury I’m ready for war. I’m hearing Team Parker have been calling my name, that’s easy to do when your on the other side of the planet. "I’m preparing for battle with whomever believes there are ready for war. If Team Parker want … [Read more...] about Dereck Chisora names surprise new coach after Dillian Whyte defeat

Chris Eubank Jnr has dismissed suggestions James DeGale is a fighter in decline, believing that will be demonstrated when they finally fight next week. Their long-term rivalry is to be settled on February 23 at London's 02 Arena, in what appears increasingly likely to be DeGale's last bout. George Groves' retirement ended DeGale's hopes of a rematch and left him with few lucrative options to pursue regardless of whether he secures victory. Equally significant is that he has recently struggled to impress. In three fights, including a defeat, since a dramatic draw against Badou Jack in January 2017, the Olympic gold medallist has shown signs of a punishing career. Eubank Jnr, though, is convinced the best of DeGale will again be on show as motivation within the 33-year-old will have returned to prove himself against an opponent four years his junior. "He's the type of fighter who rises to the occasion," Eubank Jnr, 29, told Press Association Sport. "If he's got someone he doesn't … [Read more...] about Chris Eubank Jr makes claim about James DeGale ahead of fight

James DeGale will consider retirement after next week's grudge match with Chris Eubank Jr. The 33-year-old finally fights his long-term rival at London's O2 Arena on February 23, and could then end his decorated career regardless of the outcome. DeGale demonstrated potential signs of decline in his two fights against Caleb Truax, which came after a bruising draw with Badou Jack and has since been followed by him vacating his IBF super-middleweight title and the retirement of another rival, George Groves. Given Groves had appeared a likely future opponent, DeGale - who previously said that the loser of next week's fight will have no choice but to retire - will have few remaining lucrative options and accepts that his career is nearing its end. "I'm going to get this good win," the Olympic gold medallist said. "After this good win I'll maybe knock it on the head. I don't know. "I could go on to have another three or four fights; I'm not too sure. I'm in a good position where I'm happy … [Read more...] about James DeGale reveals his career options after Chris Eubank Jr showdown

Injury has forced Chad ‘2 Slick’ Sugden to pull out of his upcoming bout.The Suggy’s Gym 24-year-old was scheduled to take on the hard-hitting and unbeaten Sebastian Slusarcyzk on a card that also features his younger brother Regis ‘The First’ Sugden, who is set to make his professional boxing debut.Newark fighter Chad sustained injuries while his youngest brother Bailey ‘Badboy’ Sugden was competing on Glory 63, in Houston, Texas“In a week when we should have been celebrating Bailey’s big win, the news that Chad’s fight won’t be going ahead next month is a blow to us all,” said Suggy’s Gym head coach Dean Sugden.“We chose to make the decision about withdrawing sooner rather than later, but we are confident that this is just a postponement and that the contest between Chad and Sebastian will be re-arranged for a later date.”Despite the injury, the show will go on, and Regis will take centre stage … [Read more...] about Injury-hit Sugden pulls out of Nottingham bout