The New York Times – Sports:
Crawford, a welterweight champion, hopes he can set up a title unification bout with Errol Spence Jr. next year. But first he has to defend his belt from a challenge by David Avanesyan.
Author: Morgan Campbell
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Fight Between Shields and Marshall Was 10 Years in the Making
The New York Times – Sports:
Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall are both undefeated as professionals and titleholders. Their bout on Saturday could answer the question of who is the top fighter in women’s boxing.
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The Third Canelo-GGG Fight Arrives Fashionably Late
The New York Times – Sports:
Saúl Álvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin last fought in 2018 but will have a super middleweight title bout on Saturday. After a delay for the usual boxing reasons, the timing is perfect for Álvarez.
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Usyk’s Heavyweight Win Sets Up Fury Showdown or More Boxing Messiness
The New York Times – Sports:
Oleksandr Usyk beat Anthony Joshua and dedicated his fight to Ukraine, his home country at war with Russia. He wants to fight Tyson Fury, who looms as a retired champion with unclear plans.
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A heavyweight rematch is a chance for a surprise champion to get the world to focus on Ukraine.
The New York Times – Sports:
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Usyk and Joshua to Resettle Heavyweight Picture with Saudi Arabia as Backdrop
The New York Times – Sports:
Oleksandr Usyk surprised the boxing world when he upset Anthony Joshua in their first bout. Then, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and maneuvering within boxing led to a rematch in Saudi Arabia.
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Heavyweight Boxers, Usyk and Joshua, Rematch in Saudi Arabia
The New York Times – Sports:
Oleksandr Usyk surprised the boxing world when he upset Anthony Joshua in their first bout. Then, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and maneuvering within boxing led to a rematch in Saudi Arabia.
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Kayla Harrison Easily Defeats a Substitute Opponent
The New York Times – Sports:
Kayla Harrison easily dispatched her rival in their Professional Fighters League bout on Friday. She wants to take on the best women in mixed martial arts, but contracts stand in the way.
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Kayla Harrison Wants to Fight the Best, but Business Gets In the Way
The New York Times – Sports:
Kayla Harrison is an Olympic judo champion and undefeated in mixed martial arts bouts. A victory over Amanda Nunes or Cris Justino would raise her profile, but she may never get the chance.