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Heavyweight champion Joshua stops Povetkin

Sep 23, 2018 - 9:58 AM

Britain's Anthony Joshua knocks out Alexander Povetkin to retain his world heavyweight titles

KNOCKOUT. Russia's Alexander Povetkin falls backwards as Britain's Anthony Joshua throws a punch to knock him to the canvas in the 7th round during their boxing world heavyweight title fight. Photo by Adrian Dennis/AFP

Doping is worse than losing, says Anthony Joshua

Jul 19, 2018 - 3:34 PM

World heavyweight champion says: 'I would rather take a loss than be done for doping'

CHAMP. File photo shows Anthony Joshua of Great Britain celebrating his victory over Joseph Parker of New Zealand at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, March 31, 2018. Photo by Oli Scarff/AFP

Heavyweight title fight in doubt after Povetkin tests positive for meldonium

May 14, 2016 - 6:45 AM

A decision on whether the WBC heavyweight title fight between Deontay Wilder and Alexander Povetkin will proceed has not been made

CAUGHT. Former heavyweight titleholder Alexander Povetkin is the latest in a growing line of Russian athletes to test positive for meldonium. File photo by Sergei Ilnitsky/EPA

Teddy Atlas unleashed: The 5 best corner speeches by Timothy Bradley's trainer

Apr 05, 2016 - 9:52 AM

Teddy Atlas motivational speeches might be one of the best reasons to watch Pacquiao vs Bradley 3

CORNER GENERAL. Teddy Atlas' brand of emotionally charged corner speeches bring out the best in his fighters - and make for excellent theater. Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images/AFP