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Apr102021 by adminNo Comments

Conor Benn knocks out Samuel Vargas in first round to make big statement to welterweight division, calls out Amir Khan

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Conor Benn knocked out Samuel Vargas inside one round to make a big statement on Saturday night in London. The son of British boxing legend Nigel Benn came through his latest step-up fight in sensational style, improving his record to 18-0 (12 KOs). Vargas has recently only been beaten by top names, but never in such quick time. Benn set upon him straight away and hurt the Canadian-Colombian after just a minute. His whirlwind of accurate punches forced the referee to jump in soon afterwards. Errol Spence took four rounds to beat Vargas, Danny Garcia and Vergil Ortiz Jr took seven, Amir Khan beat him on points. When asked about these comparisons, Benn reacted: “Statement made, all those names you just mentioned, no-one banged him out in one round. M...

Dec132020 by adminNo Comments

Anthony Joshua knocks out Kubrat Pulev to raise hope of Tyson Fury bout

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Unified world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua mixed power and patience as he knocked out Kubrat Pulev to raise hopes that a historic fight against Tyson Fury could soon be a reality.The Briton smashed home a hard right hand in round three that forced his mandatory challenger to face a count and then sent him to the canvas with an uppercut seconds later.Joshua, perhaps fatigued by the chaos, stepped off the gas and allowed Pulev to at least offer some mild threat, but a barrage of uppercuts in the ninth dropped the Bulgarian and a straight right hand wiped him out.Moments after this fine blend of poise and heavy punching, the 1,000 fans granted access to Wembley Arena roared at the prospect of the IBF, WBA and WBO champion facing WBC title-holder Fury next."Whoever has the belts I want ...

Oct122020 by adminNo Comments

Economist finds out about Nobel win when neighbour knocks on the door

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Receiving an unexpected knock on the front door in the early hours of the morning does not usually bring good news - but it is how one man found out he had won a Nobel Prize. Economist Paul Milgrom won the prize for economics alongside his colleague Robert Wilson for their work benefitting sellers, buyers and taxpayers around the world. But the prize's organisers had been unable to reach Mr Milgrom, so Mr Wilson took it upon himself to let his colleague know about their win."You know, I was asleep and my phone is set not to take calls from unknown numbers," Mr Milgrom said. "So, they never got through to me."But there came to be a knock at my door and my co-winner, Bob Wilson, who also lives across the street, came over and was knocking at my door and saying, 'Paul, wake up! You've wo...

Jul252020 by adminNo Comments

Joe Joyce knocks out Michael Wallisch in three rounds, Daniel Dubois fight remains on track for October 24

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Joe Joyce demolished Michael Wallisch with a third-round knockout on Saturday night in London, live on talkSPORT. The unbeaten ‘Juggernaut’ lived up to his moniker as he relentlessly walked down his German foe, floored him three times and ended the fight. Frank Warren Joyce is now 11-0 (10 KOs) As usual, the fight began with Joyce taking several punches in order to make a breakthrough. Wallisch found a home for his overhand rights, but they seemingly had little impact on the Brit who shrugged them off and kept marching forward. Joyce responded with rugged combinations and had his opponent down near the end of the second. The German made it to his feet and survived the remainder of the round, but the writing was clearly on the wall. At the start of t...

Apr182020 by adminNo Comments

Fundraiser Tom Moore knocks Dame Vera Lynn off iTunes top spot

Entertainment

Captain Tom Moore's charity single You'll Never Walk Alone has gone to number one in the iTunes chart.The track, which the 99-year-old fundraiser recorded with Michael Ball, has pushed Dame Vera Lynn and Katherine Jenkins' duet of We'll Meet Again to number two. [embedded content] The 1945 Rodgers and Hammerstein song will raise money for the NHS, alongside Captain Moore's ongoing walking appeal.The well-known Carousel number has become an anthem for medical staff during the coronavirus pandemic.The new version features an introduction from Captain Moore, who said: "When you walk through a storm, hold your head up high and don't be afraid of the dark. ...