A talked-about all-UK Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua clash has only one shot to be for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world.

There was no guarantee that Wilder would be the guy to help drag the division out of its dark ages.

It is not hard to come up with the most memorable fight of 2019, and maybe in recent memory. No, you don’t have to look any further

... the black African roots mentality has a more retrogressive effect on the structural configuration of the Nigerian federation.

You are probably thinking to yourself, ‘what does DAZN and Eddie Hearn “playing” Deontay Wilder have to do with PPV sales?

Thirty-four years ago today a crime occurred. It went largely unnoticed outside the world of boxing, but that doesn’t change the fact that it happened.

Ruiz’ lackluster performance added more than a loss to his record. It also called into question his commitment to the sport of boxing.

He took the first fight on short notice, but this time, Ruiz had ample time to prepare for the biggest fight of his professional career.

What a forlorn picture the Englishman made as he stood in a neutral corner, arms draped over the top rope, a bewildered look on his face.

OPINION: From a sporting perspective, 2019 has been nothing short of a disaster for heavyweight contender Joseph Parker.

They are a flawed group at best, the heavyweights who will be vying for your attention — and money — over the next few months.

Wladimir Klitschko's chances of returning and breaking the world record as the oldest heavyweight champion in history, are "very slim."

Dennis Hobson revealed his delight at securing the services of Kash Ali but gave a saddened verdict on old heavyweight charge David Allen.

The pair were due to fight in 1996 - Mike Tyson not long out of prison after his conviction, and Morrison looking to bounce back from a string of losses.

Trainer isolated Imperial native in heart of Mexico to mute distractions after life-changing win over Anthony Joshua

When it comes to Brockton's Rocky Marciano no other heavyweight has caused such division in public opinion

The crux of his problem appeared to be that he was ‘only’ the co-feature to a pair of “little guys” (his words)

Fury claims to be lineal champion and some will insist his victory over then-reigning lineal champion Wladimir Klitschko in 2015 cements his argument.

Usyk is ranked No. 1 by the WBO, meaning he’ll be in line to face the winner of the Andy Ruiz-Anthony Joshua rematch.

A man who shocked the world by beating Mike Tyson and then got a shot at the WBC belt against Vitali Klitschko and going at least 8 rounds

Ali has been ranked as the No1 by respected boxing site BoxRec - who have left fan favourite Mike Tyson out of the top ten.

On this day in 2004, former two-time heavyweight king Mike Tyson was an ageing, past his best former superstar, fighting only for money

More world-class, highly skilled heavyweights were active during this time than at any other decade in boxing history.