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Robson Conceicao vs. O’Shaquie Foster 2 – post-fight report and results
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2 months agoon
O’Shaquie Foster gained immediate revenge at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, regaining the WBC super featherweight title with a split decision victory over Robson Conceicao.
During the pairs’ original meeting in July, Conceicao (19-3-1, KO9) took a split decision in controversial circumstances as all statistics pointed to a triumph for Foster (23-3, KO12), but the fight was a dismal one.
Fortunately, the rematch was much more spectacular, and Foster started with much more commitment, although the champion landed well at the beginning. The Brazilian also did well with his shot, with some combinations finding the net in the fourth quarter. However, in the fifth round, Foster began to close the gap and counterattacked well, pushing Conceicao away in round seven as the tide began to turn.
The rounds became increasingly arduous to score, although Foster found a attractive right hand that knocked down Conceicao in round ten, but the guy was able to capitalize on it and recover. Both were tiring, but Conceicao more so than Foster, and the fight ultimately went down on the scorecards where every possible outcome seemed possible.
Return! @OShaquieFoster receives redemption in the rematch and regains his crown with a split decision victory 👑 #ConceicaoFoster2 pic.twitter.com/ZnUf6JSY5V
— BOXRAW (@BOXRAW) November 3, 2024
Two scores of 115-113 for Foster returned him to the title, while another judge scored the same fight for Conceicao.
Raymond Muratalla (22-0, KO17) had an enjoyable evening, defeating Jesus Antonio Perez Campos (25-6, KO18) in just two rounds of their ten-set lightweight fight.
STATEMENT SUBMITTED 👀
DEVANSANTING intervention by Raymond Muratalla in the match against Jesus Perez 🔥 pic.twitter.com/uQKHwDryMr
— Sky Sports Boxing (@SkySportsBoxing) November 3, 2024
In the featherweight division, Yan Santana (13-0, KO12) impressed, defeating Eduardo Baez (23-7-2, KO9) by stoppage in the fourth round, who was previously stopped by Emanuel Navarrete. Santana dropped Baez with a challenging right hand, and when play resumed, a series of punches caused the referee to stop the action.
YAN SANTANA BREAKED HIM AND FINISHED THE END 🇩🇴 pic.twitter.com/QvNddfH737
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) November 2, 2024
Abraham Nova (23-3-1, KO16) is currently winless in three fights, after ten rounds in the super featherweight division he drew with Humberto Galindo (14-3-3, KO11). One judge scored it 97-93 in favor of Nova, but the other scored it 96-94 for Gallindo. The third scorer was unable to separate the two teams and the score ended 95-95.
Jahi Tucker (13-1-1, KO6) defeated Quilisto Madera (14-6, KO9) a few seconds before the end of his eighth round in the welterweight fight.
ROLL 😤
Jahi Tucker gets STOP in the final minutes! pic.twitter.com/KbjhW5T26R
— Top Rank Boxing (@trboxing) November 2, 2024
Undefeated Damian Knyba (14-0, KO8) brutally knocked out Richard Lartey (16-7, KO13) with one punch in the third round, and in the super lightweight fight Bryce Mills (17-1, KO6) forced Mike Ohan Jr (19-4, KO9) withdraw after five rounds out of the planned eight.
The only six-round fighter appeared in the heavyweight division, where Ali Feliz (4-0, KO3) impressed, defeating Orlando Rashad Coulter (5-5, KO3) and stopping the fight in the second round.
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Anthony Joshua boasts a £150 million property empire, including a gigantic mansion and £750,000 worth of impulse purchases
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5 hours agoon
December 25, 2024Anthony Joshua boasts an extremely impressive real estate empire and has invested many millions in his lucrative career away from boxing.
Since turning professional in 2013, the 35-year-old has made a huge personal fortune and has chosen to spend it wisely. He has invested a lot of money in real estate through his company 258 Investments, which manages his real estate empire.
Joshua is not afraid to dare to build his portfolio, including: Sun says it has spent around £150 million on property over the last two years.
Express Sport takes a look at some of his most impressive purchases, starting with his gigantic estate in Hertfordshire…
Former oil headquarters
The most steep property Joshua has ever bought is a 301,000 square foot property near Watford, where he grew up. According to reports, the building was previously used as the headquarters of oil giant BP and its acquisition cost the boxer approximately £30 million Sun.
The development has over 1,300 parking spaces and is home to several enormous businesses, but Joshua has not yet revealed what he plans to do with it.
Luxury address in London
Last year, Joshua spent a huge sum of money buying a property on one of London’s most exclusive streets. It is said to have paid around £25 million to purchase the mixed-use block on Bond Street, which includes hotel, retail, office and medical facilities.
Situated in the heart of Mayfair, the property offers basic access to the city’s trendiest restaurants and shops. It was previously owned by Aviva, but is now in the hands of Joshua and his investment company.
Upscale Mayfair gastropub
At the same time, Joshua bought Bonds Mayfair gastropub, acquiring 12-16 Derring Street, which is valued at around £20 million.
The 6,300 sq ft building also houses office space and has excellent transport links, with Bond Street Tube Station just 100 meters away. This was another wise investment that gave Joshua great opportunities in the upscale part of the capital.
£750,000 impulse purchase
Joshua has purchased another commercial premises in north London, near Alexandra Palace, in 2022. It is not known exactly how much he paid for the property, which is estimated to be worth £750,000, but his company suggested it was a lucrative impulse purchase.
Announcing the deal, 258 Investments shared a photo of Origin Massage Therapy on Instagram with the caption: “A friend and I met for coffee to discuss our real estate requirements and ended up securing a lease for the space where we sat down.”
Two steep family homes
According to him, Joshua also owns two enormous family homes in north London worth a total of £4 million Sun. He has close ties to the region, having bought his mother’s council flat in Golders Green in 2017.
Additionally, the 35-year-old honed his skills at nearby Finchley Boxing Club when he was younger, and his investment in the area came as no surprise given his close ties.
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Tyson Fury was accused of ‘cyberbullying’ on Christmas Day but left one rival alone
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9 hours agoon
December 25, 2024This could be a arduous Christmas for Tyson Fury. The self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” returned home from Saudi Arabia following a crushing rematch loss to Oleksandr Usyk, seemingly dashing any hopes he had of unifying the heavyweight division one day.
At 36, Fury’s future is in doubt and the holiday season could be a time of contemplation as promoters clamor for a long-awaited fight between him and Anthony Joshua, albeit with no belts on the line.
Regardless, Fury has undoubtedly lost his status as the No. 1 heavyweight of his generation. And it’s a far cry from Christmas two years ago, when his dominance in the league was so perceived that in one Christmas joke he was even accused of bullying his rivals.
Just three weeks after defeating Derek Chisora in London to retain his WBC title, he posted a photo on Instagram of himself standing with other boxers including David Haye, Joshua, Wladimir Klitschko, Dillian Whyte and Deontay Wilder. But this was not an ordinary image of world-famous fighters.
Fury stood under the Christmas tree surrounded by five children. However, the youngsters’ faces were photoshopped using a boxing quartet instead, and Whyte was particularly mocked when his head was placed on an apparently diminutive child, who Fury was holding in his arms.
Just eight months earlier, Fury had demolished his British rival at Wembley Stadium, stopping him in the sixth round of a one-sided fight. The Christmas card sparked mixed reactions from fans, with the Morecambe man widely accused of “cyberbullying” and hypocrisy after previously defending himself as a supporter of mental health awareness.
Some also questioned why the photo included Haye and Joshua, whom Fury has not fought in his career. But most importantly, there was no room in the photo for the man who had inflicted Fury’s only professional defeats since then.
By December 2022, Usyk held three heavyweight belts, securing consecutive victories over Joshua. Fury, however, regularly downplayed the prospect of the Ukrainian potentially unifying the division, scathingly criticized his apparent lack of size and often called him “cruiser weight.”
It’s unlikely we’ll see such a cheerful festive gesture from Fury this time around. He has been inactive on social media since the unanimous points defeat in Riyad, although he complained about the referees’ decision at the post-match press conference.
His celebrated Christmas Instagram post may yet backfire if he faces “AJ” in 2025 and is defeated. This would mean he was facing retirement as he had only actually beaten two of the five boxers he considered “daddy”.
As for Usyk, a man who is essentially impossible to intimidate, he is unlikely to be cowed by any social media taunts after he humorously responded to claims by Fury and Frank Warren that he received “Christmas gift”. “Uncle Frank, I think he’s blind,” he replied, chuckling.
“If Tyson says it’s a Christmas present, then OK, thank God, not Tyson. Thank you to my team.”
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Jake Paul is making his feelings clear about fighting Conor McGregor instead of his brother Logan
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17 hours agoon
December 24, 2024Social media is abuzz with rumors about a potential blockbuster fight between Jake Paul and Conor McGregor, following a mysterious “Shhh” message from Paul.
Speculation has intensified following Paul’s recent victory over boxing legend Mike Tyson, and now he appears poised for another high-profile fight, this time potentially against the MMA superstar.
McGregor previously claimed he was negotiating a match with Jake’s brother Logan Paul, revealing on social media: “Rumors of a fight with [Ilia] Topurias are false. I am in preliminary agreements with the Ambani family to face Logan Paul at a boxing event in India. I agreed. Then I will strive to return to the octagon.”
However, it looks like Jake has passed Logan as the likely contender.
ESPN reports suggest that Jake Paul’s fight with McGregor may take place sometime between July and September 2025.
Meanwhile, Logan Paul is preparing to step into the WWE spotlight next year by working with Netflix, with an appearance scheduled for Monday Night Raw on January 6.
While there has been no official word from Jake Paul on the prospect of fighting McGregor, his suggestive “Shhh” response to the rumors circulating sent fans into a frenzy, with one excitedly replying: “You’re fighting Conor McGregor, let’s go!” while another asked: “When [are] are you officially announcing the McGregor fight?”
Fans encouraged the fight, with one urging him to “put Conor to sleep” and others challenging the YouTuber to face McGregor in the cage. Meanwhile, Paul publicly challenged McGregor after his fight with Tyson, suggesting an MMA fight without weight restrictions.
He mocked X: “Dear Conor, I know you told my team you would fight me at 170 pounds. This will never happen. But let’s do it in MMA. No weight category. Just like it used to be done. T.”
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