Jack Tanner

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Jack Tanner

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. After seeing Eubank Jr hospitalised following a win over Conor Benn, Shalom has called for the rematch to take place at a higher weightJack TannerChris Eubank Jr’s promoter Ben Shalom believes any rematch with Conor Benn should be staged at a higher weight.

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Jack Tanner

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Both Fabio Wardley and Justis Huni come into their WBA interim heavyweight title bout at the heaviest weight of their careersJack TannerFabio Wardley’s Ipswich homecoming became just a little bit more real this afternoon, with all the fighters involved in Saturday’s card at Portman Roadweighing in for their respective bouts.

3 weeks ago | dazn.com | Jack Tanner

Welcome to DAZN's boxing blog, bringing you all the latest updates from the world of the sweet science. The weekend is nearly upon us, and with it plenty of boxing. Today we have the final weigh-in for Fabio Wardley's homecoming against Justis Huni, as well as reaction from the last press conference for Jai Opetaia's IBF cruiserweight defence against Claudio Squeo. Both fights are live on DAZN this weekend.

3 weeks ago | dazn.com | Jack Tanner

It is becoming increasingly common for a fighter to know exactly what is next after a bout, long before they have entered the ring and dispatched their opponent.  Sometimes promoters play coy, boxers reiterating the cliché of taking things one fight at a time, not looking past their current rival. Whilst Fabio Wardley will be fully focused on his homecoming, and his opponent Justis Huni focused on spoiling it, both fighters know exactly what is up for grabs this weekend.

3 weeks ago | independent.co.uk | Jack Tanner

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. Tanaka made a flying start to his professional career, becoming a world champion within five fights before securing another three titles by his 20th boutJack TannerFour-weight world champion Kosei Tanaka has called a day on his career at the age of just 29 due to a series of eye injuries.