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Liam Davies vs. Ionut Baluta

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Liam Davies vs. Ionut Baluta

Liam Davies added European and WBC International titles to his ever-growing CV by outclassing Ionut Baluta over 12 rounds in Telford.  Photo credit: Queensberry Promotions.
Liam Davies added European and WBC International titles to his ever-growing CV by outclassing Ionut Baluta over 12 rounds in Telford. Photo credit: Queensberry Promotions.

Anthony Yarde stepped into the ring for the first time in 2022 and routinely stopped Stefani Koykow in the third round of their scheduled 10-round airy heavyweight bout at Telford International Centre.

Yarde (23-2, KO22) was shaking off the rest in anticipation of a controversial meeting with unified champion Artur Beterbiev, which was officially confirmed at the OVO Arena in London in overdue January 2023.

Yarde controlled the first round, although the visitors threw a lot of leather. Yarde came into action and opened up in the third quarter, pinning Koykow (14-2, KO12) to the ropes before a body shot and miniature uppercut knocked Koykow to the canvas and he failed to get the count.

The main fight of the evening was host Liam Davies (13-0, KO5), who won the vacant European super bantamweight title, as well as the WBC International belt, after a unanimous victory over Ionut Baluta (15-4, KO3).

Davies won the British title in June, upsetting Marc Leach by beating the champion in the first round on his way to points. Baluta has become accustomed to unexpected situations in Great Britain, and his last victory on the cards attracted the attention of Brad Foster and won the WBC International belt.

Davies started well, judging the distance well and caught up with Baluta as he entered. Baluta’s work rate increased in the second round as he supported Davies, but the host was one step ahead and in round five Baluta was eliminated. The Romanian rallied in rounds six and seven but went on the attack, allowing Davies to hit the cleaner shots that gave him the advantage.

Davies kept his opponent at bay and ultimately won by scores of 118-110, 117-111 and 116-112.

Ethan James (10-0, KO0) had to deal with a overdue change in opposition as Connor Parker fell ill on the eve of their match, and his replacement, Keanen Wainwright (8-2, KO5), put him in fear of dropping two points to referee card. James was eliminated in the first round after a combination of counterattacks and it was a close fight with James winning 96-94.

Owen Cooper (7-0, KO2) won the Midlands Area welterweight title in impressive style, scoring after ten rounds against Jamie Stewart (3-3-2, KO0). Cooper scored a fifth-round knockdown with a miniature left hand and largely dominated the fight, ultimately earning a 100-89 victory in the judge’s discretion.

Ezra Taylor (4-0, KO3) scored a second-round victory in their airy heavyweight fight against Mohamed Cherif Benchadi (4-20-2, KO0). A series of punches knocked down Benchadi in the first quarter, and he was knocked down again by a right hand in the second quarter when the fight was stopped. Willo Hayden (5-0, KO1) won every sixth round against Romanian Marian Marius Istrate (3-14, KO0) in the lightweight division.

George Davey (6-0-1, KO1) returned to winning ways, defeating Paul Cummings (3-69-1, KO1) in the fourth round of their super welterweight fight.

In the super featherweight division, Brad Strand (9-0, KO3) maintained his undefeated record by defeating Darwin Martinez (7-7-2, KO6) and won 59-54 after six rounds.

Macauley Owen (5-0, KO1) extended his record to five straight wins, defeating Eduardo Valverde (3-8-1, KO1) en route to a 60-53 victory on the judge’s scorecard).

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Daniel Dubois sends a message to Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury

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Dubois destroyed Joshua in five rounds in September Photo Credit: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Dubois wants the winner of Saturday's rematch (photo: Sporting News, Reuters)
Dubois wants the winner of Saturday’s rematch (photo: Sporting News, Reuters)

Daniel Dubois has revealed that his goal is an undisputed title clash with the winner of this weekend’s rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury.

Dubois will defend his IBF heavyweight title against former world champion Joseph Parker on February 22 and arrived in Riyadh earlier this week to watch Saturday’s clash between Usyk and Fury.

After being written off by many recently, “Dynamite” has been in the form of his life lately, picking up three stoppage wins off the back of Jarrell Miller, Filip Hrgovic and Anthony Joshua.

It was said that the heavy-handed 27-year-old would immediately enter into a rematch with Joshua, but “AJ” and his team did not agree with this idea.

And keep talking talkSPORT today, Dubois stated that he has his eye on unifying the four belts with the winner of Saturday’s rematch if he manages to overtake Parker.

In September, Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
In September, Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

“I’m here in Saudi Arabia and I want a winner on Saturday night.

I want to fight for an undisputed result, that’s the game now and that’s the goal.

“100% [I would beat them]. This is my time now. I’ve had my ups and downs, but I’m a recent man.

“I am ready to fight for the undisputed, win it and make history.

“I evolved and learned from my mistakes.

On Saturday in Riyad, Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch for the world heavyweight title. Photo: Top Rank
On Saturday in Riyad, Oleksandr Usyk will face Tyson Fury in a rematch for the world heavyweight title. Photo: Top Rank

“The team did well and I’m firing on all cylinders now. Let’s go!”

Like Dubois, Parker is also in the best form of his career and comes into the match on the back of upset wins over Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang.

Parker was impressed by the fight with Wilder and Zhang. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Parker was impressed by the fight with Wilder and Zhang. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The situation in the heavyweight division in 2025 depends on the outcome of the epic rematch on Saturday evening, in which three world titles will be up for grabs.

Usyk hurt and released Fury en route to a split decision victory when they first faced off in May, and many believe the ‘Gypsy King’ has everything to do if he wants to reverse the result.

A third fight between the pair is contractually agreed if the Morecambe man wins, provided neither he nor ‘The Cat’ withdraws after the second battle at the Kingdom Arena.

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“Tyson Fury doesn’t have it anymore,” says a leading expert

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Tyson Fury has promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday Photo Credit: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry
Paulie Malignaggi believes Oleksandr Usyk will beat Tyson Fury again in a rematch Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry

Paulie Malignanggi believes that Tyson Fury is no longer the same fighter he once was, and he will not beat Oleksandr Usyk in Saturday’s rematch.

Fury decides to take revenge for his own loss of split decision to Usyk in May, when he meets the Ukrainian for the second time in Riyad.

Fury was given eight points after tripping over the ropes following a powerful attack from his rival, and Malignaggi feels his three fights with Deontay Wilder, in which he fell four times, are starting to catch up with him.

“I don’t know if Wilder and Fury are the same after these three fights,” the 41-year-old said talkSPORT Boxing.

“Wilder certainly didn’t look the same as Fury to me, his impact resistance was always one of the best.

Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Tyson Fury promised to send Oleksandr Usyk into retirement on Saturday. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“He got up from Deontay Wilder’s punches that would have made buildings collapse, and now Oleksandr Usyk, a former cruiserweight, turned him around and dropped him in the first fight.

“What are the lasting effects of the Wilder trilogy?

“Who is one of the most devastating boxers in history.”

The “Gypsy King” suffered the first defeat in his 36-fight professional career, but announced that he would end the 37-year-old’s career on Saturday.

Usyk remains undefeated in his 22-fight professional career, and in May he won the undisputed heavyweight title, the first man in the four-belt era to do so.

Former world champion Malignaggi believes that Usyk, who vacated the IBF belt after the first fight, will repeat the feat.

Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)
Fury was seriously injured in a match against Usyk earlier this year (photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank)

“I will choose Usyk,” he added.

“I don’t think Fury has it anymore.

“It’s no disrespect to Fury.

“I’ve always loved Fury, I’m just not sure if he can bring him back.”

Frank Warren today revealed that a third fight between the two teams is in the contract – provided Fury emerges victorious and neither retires – while the long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua could be an alternative option for the Manchester fighter.

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Tyson Fury rips apart ‘very constrained’ Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois

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Fury and Usyk will square off again on December 21 Photo Credit: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

Tyson Fury labeled Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as
Tyson Fury described Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry/Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

Tyson Fury described both Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois as “very constrained” compared to him ahead of his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk.

Fury, who saw Dubois defeat Joshua in five rounds at Wembley Stadium in September, is preparing for a second fight with Usyk on December 21 in Riyad, seven months after his first professional defeat against split decision for the undisputed title of heavyweight champion.

The ‘Gypsy King’ insists he will box in a similar fashion when he faces the Ukrainian for the unified heavyweight titles, as well as facing his rival in midfield, something he believes both Joshua and Dubois were unable to do , when they stood against him.

– What can you expect from me? Fury said during his face-to-face meeting with Usyk TNT Sports.

“Basically the same thing I did before.

Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions
Fury and Usyk will face each other again on December 21. Photo: Stephen Dunkley/Queensberry Promotions

“Good boxing.

“It’s not normal for someone my height and weight to be able to box and move and slide, so why should I take that away from my game.

“People tell me: go up to Usyk, take him down and punch him, but if it was so effortless why didn’t Joshua do it, who is a massive, sturdy man?

Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank
Usyk puts in a great performance beating Fury in May. Photo: Mikey Williams/Top Rank

“Why didn’t Dubois do it?

“These men are constrained compared to me, very constrained.”

Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing
Dubois defeated Joshua in five rounds. Photo: Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing

The 37-year-old Usyk defeated “AJ” twice on points and stopped Dubois, and Fury became the fifth Briton to fall victim to him.

The Manchester athlete believes it cost him an impressive performance in his first outing and has vowed to remain focused when facing Usyk on Saturday in three weeks’ time.

“I belong to a boxer,” the 36-year-old added.

“Slip, slide, clip, hook.

“I’m going to do it, but with more focus.

“A little more focused on my job and I think that’s my path to victory.”

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