Tag Archives: Mike Taysin

Francis Ngannou interview: I was detained because I am an illegal immigrant

Francis Ngannou is 6 feet tall, 18.5 stone and is known as ‘The Predator’ – Getty Images/Mark Robinson “I’m already a champion in life,” Francis Ngannou’s deep voice croons. He is right. Both the sports and life stories of the 37-year-old Cameroonian, who faces Anthony Joshua in another blockbuster heavyweight bout in Riyadh on Friday… Read More »

Saudi Arabia is the ‘new Las Vegas’ of heavyweight boxing

Bob Arum has been a big part of boxing since the era of Liston, Ali and Frazier – AFP/John Gurzinski Saudi Arabia is becoming boxing’s “new Las Vegas” and the number one destination for heavyweight fights, according to legendary promoter Bob Arum. Arum has played a leading role in the sport for six decades, starting… Read More »