Matt Christie

Let Tyson Fury Be Tyson Fury

The sight of Tyson Fury, as fissed as a part, being led out of a bar by security and then stumbling to his knees until his head nestled against a lamp post raised eyebrows. It even made headlines in certain places. But ‘Tyson Fury Gets Drunk’ is not...

Oleksandr Usyk’s Plan to Drop Down to Cruiserweight Might Be Unwise

Undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk claims he's considering moving back to cruiserweight following his Dec. 21 rematch with Tyson Fury, but history dictates that such a move would be unwise.

Heavyweights: The Big Breakdown

The heavyweight division, like plenty of its biggest stars, is enjoying something of a resurgence. The leaders suddenly can’t get enough of fighting each other as an exciting era verges on becoming a great one. Here we examine all the key players, th...

Sensational Daniel Dubois Destroys Filip Hrgovic In Eight Violent Rounds

Daniel Dubois forever ditched his mental demons Saturday night when he beat up Filip Hrgovic in eight brutal rounds in Saudi Arabia, capping an incredible turnaround for the man once written off as a quitter.

Hamzah Sheeraz Takes Out Gutsy Ammo Williams in 10

Although far from a one-sided fight, middleweight contender Hamzah Sheeraz marched on with a brilliant 10th-round stoppage victory over Austin “Ammo” Williams on Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Queensberry Off to a Flyer as Willy Hutchinson Comes of Age, Decisions Craig Richards

Willy Hutchinson had promised to knock Craig Richards unconscious all week. Although he didn’t manage to do that, he surprised with a unanimous decision win in the first "5 vs 5" bout Saturday in Saudi Arabia.

Wilder vs Zhang: Big-Fight Preview

This is a rumble between Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, two heavyweights boasting such colossal power their combined KO percentage is 91, 63 of their cumulative 69 victories came before the final bell, and they pack enough potency in their mitts to...

Eddie Hearn Throws Deontay Wilder Curveball Into Negotiations For Anthony Joshua’s Next Fight

Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed that the heavyweight contender’s next fight will take place in September with the winner of Filip Hrgovic vs. Daniel Dubois as the likeliest opponent – with one Deontay Wilder-shaped caveat.

Raymond Ford vs Nick Ball: Big-Fight Preview

For heavyweight junkies, Deontay Wilder-Zhilei Zhang and Filip Hrgovic-Daniel Dubois will be the can’t-miss collisions on this weekend’s Saudi Arabia bill. For those who prefer to cast their eyes over up-and-coming talent with a view to identifying s...

Hamzah Sheeraz vs. Ammo Williams: Big-Fight Preview

Hamzah Sheeraz versus Austin “Ammo” Williams: Exactly the type of fight that should always happen as a matter of course in boxing but rarely does.

The Big Preview: Taylor vs. Catterall II

Given the omnipresence of world boxing titles, varying from the interim to the super and the gold to the silver, it’s a surprise that one has not (yet) been attached to Saturday’s (May 25) super lightweight rematch between Josh Taylor and Jack Catter...

What Happened When Rematches Followed Bad Decisions?

Why This Might Be The Perfect Goodbye For Usyk and Fury

In October 1975 the world watched in awe as Muhammad Ali, 33, and Joe Frazier, 31, summoned the last of their peaks to beat each other silly for 14 brutal rounds. Although it remains one of the greatest contests of them all, it is hard to truly enjoy...

The Greatest Hits Of Oleksandr Usyk

Matt Christie revisits the undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk's best performances, and ranks them from 10 to 1

Big Fight Preview – Fury vs Usyk

Tyson Fury nor Oleksandr Usyk have encountered a microscope quite like this before. Tonight, as they collide for the undisputed heavyweight championship, the scrutiny will be as unforgiving as it gets.  Though neither fighter will admit it – exudi...