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Another set of sportsmen bought the paper and Godfrey Williams was named editor. He attempted to run Boxing as a newspaper, cutting popular features and reducing news stories down to the shortest possible length. In October 1931, the paper was sold to a syndicate of London sportsmen, who installed Sydney Rushton, a long-time London fight reporter, as the new editor. The layout changed, the page size was increased and Rushton proved less popular than Murray. The paper was again put up for sale and, while waiting for a buyer, the old features were reinstated and there was no official Editor. Anthony Joshua, DAZN Announce Long-Term Agreement, AJ Leaves Sky Sports Former two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has officially departed from longtime broadcaster Sky Sports.
"However, this may not necessarily mean that shows can run. While the NHS is still fighting/recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic we cannot place any further pressure on the system. "As the immediate pressure on the NHS reduces some Medical Officers may be available to work at BBBofC shows. "The principle reason for this are the strict medical practices that the BBBofC has in place for the safety of boxers. ANTHONY JOSHUA and Tyson Fury have been told that boxing will not return to normal even when the coronavirus lockdown has been lifted. Meanwhile, American boxer Deontay Wilder has suggested that Anthony Joshua and his team did everything possible to avoid a showdown with him. Edie Hearn disclosed that plans are underway for AJ to return to the top as he will fight in the UK by December before taking on Dillian Whyte in 2023.
“We have been made aware that a random anti-doping test for Conor Benn conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association returned an adverse analytical finding for trace amounts of a fertility drug. The B sample has yet to be tested, meaning that no rule violation has been confirmed. Indeed, Mr Benn has not been charged with any rule violation, he is not suspended, and he remains free to fight.
The magazine announced in 2021 that it would only recognize world champions as voted by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. Assistant Editor Claude Abrams succeeded Mullan in November 1996. Boxing News was redesigned and switched to a full-colour format and become more extensive in content. In March 1999 the paper went to A3 size before reverting to A4, and increasing in size to 48 pages in September 2005. The magazine remained the main trade paper in Britain.
While VADA was handling the drug testing for the fight at the decision of the fighters and promoters, Benn had passed all drug tests issued by the UK Anti-Doping Agency, which handles the BBBoC's "official" drug testing. Matchroom, and lead promoter Eddie Hearn, believed that was reason enough that the fight should be allowed to proceed. The British Boxing Board of Control said in a statement that the fight was "not in the interests of Boxing."
Abrams left BN boxing documentary – after 22 years – in December 2009, just three months after the publication celebrated its centenary, and was succeeded as editor by Tris Dixon. Frazer Clarke Enjoys Quick Ring Return, Added To September 3 Sky Sports Show In Liverpool Frazer Clarke will enjoy a quick ring return. BOXXER has confirmed the addition of Clarke to its already announced September 3 show at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.
Former NFL All-Pro running back Le'Veon Bell will face ex-UFC fighter Uriah Hall in a pro boxing match Oct. 29 in Glendale, Arizona. Saturday's 157-pound fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. has been called off after Benn tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug clomifene, sources tell ESPN. The Sporting News looks into the purse history of Deontay Wilder and Robert Helenius heading into their heavyweight showdown. Daniel Dubois and Kevin Lerena are in the process of finalising a deal for a heavyweight fight slated for Nov. 26 in the U.K., sources told ESPN, though the bout could also land in December. Artur Beterbiev's unified light heavyweight title defense against Anthony Yarde is now being planned for Jan. 28, sources confirmed to ESPN. Find news about all the latest goings on from the world of boxing in the UK.
As per reports, Clomifene is a women's fertility drug which reportedly can increase testosterone production if taken daily by men. However, reports have claimed that Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn is attempting to obtain an injunction to allow the fight to proceed as planned. Earlier on Wednesday, Matchroom said that fight at the 02 Arena in London would still go ahead since Benn is yet to not be banned by authorities.
After days of drama, the fight between Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr. is officially postponed from its planned Saturday date. The news comes after it was reported on Wednesday that Benn had failed a drug test administered by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency. Matchroom Boxing released a statement on Thursday confirming the bout would not take place as scheduled.