Steve Bunce believes special boxers will have to be hand-picked for Anthony Joshua. Photo: PA Photos As expected, speculation ended last week when Olympic super-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua made a choice to no longer fight as an amateur and turned professional. It means, instead of battling his way through the hard fights he was having at the World Championships in … [Read more...] about Joshua goes from amateur to professional
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Ecclestone confirms no Indian Grand Prix
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone. Photo: Reuters Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has confirmed that the 2014 Indian Grand Prix will be axed to tweak the racing calendar. He is also working with event promoters Jaypee to have one in the first half of 2015. He said the 2014 round will not take place as it would be impossible for Jaypee to host two races within six … [Read more...] about Ecclestone confirms no Indian Grand Prix
Phelps doubtful about diving back into swimming
Michael Phelps is hinting about possible Olympic swimming prospects in the future. Former Olympic and world swimming champion Michael Phelps of the US attends the unveiling of a mosaic installed in his honour at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, July 28. Photo: Manu Fernandez / AP The most-decorated Olympian declared his career ‘over’ after the … [Read more...] about Phelps doubtful about diving back into swimming
Foster will play Armstrong in new biopic
Ben Foster to play Lance Armstrong in new biopic. Photo: Xposé Entertainment Ben Foster is allegedly going to play Lance Armstrong in a biopic by Stephen Frears. The 32-year-old actor looks set to star as the disgraced cyclist in the film which will focus on the seven-time Tour de France champion’s long career and fall from grace after he admitted to taking … [Read more...] about Foster will play Armstrong in new biopic
Bolt and Farah race for charity
‘I’m up for anything’ … Usain Bolt (right) will race British champ Mo Farah for charity. Photo: Getty Images / Paul Gilham Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt said yes to a challenge from Britain’s Olympic middle distance champion Mo Farah to run for charity. Bolt said he would be prepared to meet over 600 metres. Farah, who won gold at the 5,000 and 10,000 metres at the London … [Read more...] about Bolt and Farah race for charity
