Jonathan Turner

The National • November 2, 2022

Eddie Hearn outlines ambitions to make Abu Dhabi a 'major global destination for boxing'

Matchroom Boxing chairman Eddie Hearn has stated his ambitions to position Abu Dhabi as a globally recognised boxing destination alongside the likes of Las Vegas, New York and London.

The National • September 29, 2022

Eddie Hearn: McCaskill v Cameron 'historic for boxing in the Middle East'

Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn believes the undisputed super-lightweight world title fight between Jessica McCaskill and Chantelle Cameron in Abu Dhabi will be a watershed moment for boxing in the Middle East.

The National • September 25, 2022

Fury v Joshua: Hearn insists contract won't be signed on Monday despite 'deadline'

Promoter Eddie Hearn said there is no way the contract for a heavyweight mega-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will be signed by Monday.

The National • September 18, 2022

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez settles trilogy with unanimous points win over Gennady Golovkin

If there was plenty of controversy surrounding the first two fights, there was no disputing the third.

The National • May 8, 2022

Dmitry Bivol stuns Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez to retain WBA light heavyweight title

Dmitry Bivol produced a punch perfect display to cause a massive upset and claim a unanimous points victory over Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in Las Vegas on Saturday night.

The National • May 1, 2022

Legend of Katie Taylor keeps growing on seminal night for women's boxing

Irish champion defeated Amanda Serrano on a split decision in one of the most memorable boxing shows in history

The National • December 30, 2021

Heavyweight undisputed, Spence v Crawford and six dream boxing bouts for 2022

Some massive fights could take place in the new year, including undisputed bouts in the lightweight and bantamweight divisions

The National • September 29, 2021

Manny Pacquiao's seven defining fights: From Juan Manuel Marquez to Floyd Mayweather

Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from boxing on Wednesday, closing the curtain on one of the finest careers the sweet science has ever witnessed.

The National • June 27, 2021

Vasiliy Lomachenko demands rematch with Teofimo Lopez after dominating Masayoshi Nakatani

Vasiliy Lomachenko has called for a rematch with Teofimo Lopez after impressing on his return to the ring with a ninth round stoppage of Masayoshi Nakatani

The National • June 25, 2021

Manny Pacquiao's comeback fight against Errol Spence confirmed for August 21

Manny Pacquiao will make his long-awaited return to the boxing ring on August 21 against WBC and IBF welterweight world champion Errol Spence Jr in what could be the Filipino superstar's final fight.

The National • May 18, 2021

Tyson Fury v Anthony Joshua: Unification bout in doubt after judge orders Deontay Wilder trilogy

Tyson Fury's undisputed heavyweight world title fight with Anthony Joshua has been placed in doubt after the WBC champion was ordered to face Deontay Wilder for a third time before September 15.

The National • May 17, 2021

Tyson Fury confirms Anthony Joshua fight set for Saudi Arabia in August: 'Do not miss it'

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has confirmed his unification bout with Anthony Joshua will go ahead in Saudi Arabia on August 14 as months of protracted negotiations look to have reached a successful conclusion.

The National • May 9, 2021

Canelo Alvarez sets sights on undisputed title after TKO win over Billy Joe Saunders

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez forced Billy Joe Saunders to retire on his stool at the end of the eighth round of their super middleweight unification fight and immediately turned his focus to the one title not in his possession

The National • April 9, 2021

Anthony Joshua v Tyson Fury: Middle East venues 'ready to stage this fight', reveals Eddie Hearn

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that he has received offers from the Middle East to host the unification heavyweight world title fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury this summer in indoor venues.

The National • March 30, 2021

Carl Frampton ready to make history in Dubai as three-weight world champion

Carl Frampton has said he is determined to write himself into Irish boxing's history books when he faces Jamel Herring in a super-featherweight world title fight in Dubai

The National • March 28, 2021

Dillian Whyte back in world title contention after superb KO win over Alexander Povetkin

British heavyweight Dillian Whyte got himself straight back into contention for a world title shot after avenging his defeat to Alexander Povetkin in spectacular fashion

The National • November 1, 2020

Oleksandr Usyk warns Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury: 'I will be undisputed world champion'

Ukrainian contender Oleksandr Usyk has set his sights on becoming boxing's undisputed heavyweight world champion after securing a unanimous points win over Britain's Derek Chisora on Saturday night.

The National • June 3, 2020

Bob Arum 'in serious talks' to host Manny Pacquiao v Terence Crawford in Bahrain

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum has said he is in talks with Bahrain over hosting the welterweight unification world title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Terence Crawford.

The National • May 16, 2020

Five great fights that could take place at Matchroom Fight Camp

Eddie Hearn, arguably the most influential promoter in boxing, has announced plans to stage professional fights at his company headquarters in the United Kingdom.

The National • May 12, 2020

'I'm back': Mike Tyson teases boxing comeback with ferocious workout video

Mike Tyson was one of the most feared and formidable boxers of his generation and came to define the heavyweight division during the 1990s.