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2023-06-17 18:15
Major controversy as Oleksandr Usyk beats Daniel Dubois after ‘low blow’ body shot
Major controversy as Oleksandr Usyk beats Daniel Dubois after ‘low blow’ body shot
Oleksandr Usyk retained the unified heavyweight titles against Daniel Dubois on Saturday, in a hugely controversial fight in Poland. Usyk dropped Dubois at the end of the eighth round and did the same midway through the ninth, with referee Luis Pabon waving off the bout after the second knockdown. However, many viewers felt that Dubois was denied a genuine knockout win in the fifth round. AS IT HAPPENED: Usyk drops Dubois twice to win after controversial ‘low blow’ Ukrainian Usyk crumpled to the mat after a right hook to the body by Dubois, with the punch appearing to land right on the belt line. However, Pabon ruled it an illegal shot, suggesting it was a low blow. Rules dictate that a fighter is allowed five minutes to recover from such a punch, and Usyk, 36, used four of them before resuming the main event in Wroclaw’s Tarczynski Arena. Usyk even told Pabon that he was ready to continue after approximately three minutes, but the referee urged the southpaw to take more time. In the following rounds, Usyk turned the screw, fighting well behind his jab and increasingly crafting combinations that troubled Dubois. Meanwhile, the 25-year-old was warned on two more occasions for landing body shots that appeared to be legal. The Briton then hit the mat after a flurry of straight shots from Usyk at the end of the eighth round, before going down again due to a short punch in the ninth. Although Dubois made it back to his feet, he could not beat Pabon’s count, and the fight was waved off. Usyk then spoke to Dubois in the ring, paying respect to the beaten challenger, who said in an interview moments later: “I didn’t think that was a low blow. I thought that landed, and I’ve been cheated out of victory tonight. But, you know, what else can I say?” Usyk’s victory kept him unbeaten and saw him retain the WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO heavyweight titles. Meanwhile, Dubois was beaten for the second time as a professional, with his only previous loss coming at the hands of Joe Joyce via TKO in 2020. Read More Robert Helenius failed drug test before fighting Anthony Joshua, Vada says Max Holloway knocks out Korean Zombie before legend retires at UFC Singapore Daniel Dubois misses Ryanair flight ahead of Oleksandr Usyk fight Daniel Dubois misses Ryanair flight ahead of Usyk fight Daniel Dubois aiming to ‘bully and shake up’ Oleksandr Usyk in title showdown Usyk vs Dubois LIVE: Results tonight after controversial low blow
2023-08-27 07:22
MLB Power Rankings: 1 reason why each team won’t win the World Series
MLB Power Rankings: 1 reason why each team won’t win the World Series
MLB Power Rankings of the one reason why each of the 30 teams won't win the 2023 World Series.Thirty teams enter. One team leaves victorious. It’s how every MLB season goes. Twenty-nine ball clubs will fall short. This week’s MLB Power Rankings takes a direct look at why each cl...
2023-06-19 21:48
England labour to opening win over Haiti thanks to Georgia Stanway penalty
England labour to opening win over Haiti thanks to Georgia Stanway penalty
Georgia Stanway’s retaken first-half penalty was enough to earn England a nervy 1-0 victory over World Cup debutants Haiti in their Group D opener at Brisbane Stadium. This was not the decisive victory most had predicted for the European champions and world’s number-four side against a team 49 places below them in the FIFA rankings. Haiti came close to levelling more than once, including a late second-half chance denied at the last by Mary Earps’ outstretched foot. While the Lionesses ultimately walked away with all three points, it was an underwhelming performance that will leave boss Sarina Wiegman with plenty of questions ahead of Friday’s meeting with Denmark. England fans were out in full force ahead of kick-off in the Queensland capital, where ‘Football’s Coming Home’ could be heard from a riverside rally and ex-Arsenal forward Ian Wright posed in a Lotte Wubben-Moy shirt beneath Story Bridge. For so much of the build-up of this tournament, the conversation around the Lionesses centred on their ongoing dispute with the Football Association over bonus payments and other commercial issues. On a clear Thursday night, England wanted their football to do the talking, yet it was Haiti who enjoyed the first spell of attack, winning an early corner before Chloe Kelly, the hero in last summer’s Euro 2022 final, tested Haiti goalkeeper Kerly Theus with a curled effort. One of the biggest dilemmas for Wiegman ahead of this tournament was who she would entrust as her number nine and – for this opener at least – it was Alessia Russo who led the England attack and rolled an early effort at Theus. England fans, who by the noise inside the stadium comprised the majority of those in attendance, felt their hearts leap to their throats when Roselord Borgella broke free and was one-on-one with Earps but rolled her effort past the far post. The Lionesses thought they had won a least a penalty when Dayana Pierre-Louis clattered into Kelly on the byline and appeared to clip her knee with a stud, but the Haitian midfielder got away with just a yellow card after it was determined – following a lengthy VAR check – that Russo had committed a foul in the build-up. Soon after that decision, however, Batcheba Louis was punished for a handball and Stanway stepped up to the spot. Theus sparked a jubilant Haitian celebration when she saved Stanway’s first effort, but VAR again intervened and Venezuelan referee Emikar Calderas ruled the keeper had encroached and the penalty was retaken. Stanway did not make the same mistake twice as she fired low into the left corner for what felt like an uneasy lead at the end of a stop-start first half. Melchie Dumornay, the 19-year-old midfielder bound for Lyon after this tournament, forced Earps into a leaping save shortly after the restart before Russo was twice denied in quick succession. Chelsea’s Lauren James made her World Cup debut after replacing Hemp, just ahead of another nervy moment for England when Dumornay found Haiti skipper Nerilia Mondesir in plenty of space before Jess Carter recovered the ball. James tried to get something started by delivering a cross to Russo, who came close but saw her attempt tipped over the crossbar, before Bright skied an effort and Theus picked crosses from Alex Greenwood and James out of the air. On came Rachel Daly for Russo in the 76th minute as Haiti pushed for an equaliser, which nearly came via Roseline Eloissaint but for the outstretched foot of Earps to deny the substitute from 18 yards out. Carter’s well-timed challenge broke up another Haiti run into the Lionesses’ final third, with Earps able to punch away the resulting corner. The chances came for the Lionesses to double their advantage but never the finishing touch as England finished with the result, but probably not the performance, they wanted. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live England’s chances of winning fourth Ashes Test set back by rain Brian Harman hoping history repeats itself after claiming huge halfway lead Denise O’Sullivan hails ‘unbelievable’ Ireland fans at World Cup
2023-07-22 20:26
Bellingham brace earns Real Madrid Clasico win at Barcelona
Bellingham brace earns Real Madrid Clasico win at Barcelona
Jude Bellingham's stunning double snatched Real Madrid a 2-1 comeback victory at Barcelona in his first La...
2023-10-29 00:54
Alan Pulido shows his class as Sporting KC crush Austin
Alan Pulido shows his class as Sporting KC crush Austin
Alan Pulido, the veteran former Mexico international has been slowly coming back to form since returning to KC's ranks in April after a season-ending knee injury in 2022.
2023-06-12 19:15
MLB trade regrade: Cubs officially win the Javy Baez deal with latest prized call-up
MLB trade regrade: Cubs officially win the Javy Baez deal with latest prized call-up
The Chicago Cubs have called up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong, winning the Javy Baez trade with the New York Mets in the process.
2023-09-11 22:53
College Football Picks: Awkward trophy ceremonies, CFP implications highlight championship weekend
College Football Picks: Awkward trophy ceremonies, CFP implications highlight championship weekend
There could be some awkward trophy ceremonies around college football’s championship weekend
2023-11-30 02:55
Rafael Nadal French Open Record: How many times has he won at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal French Open Record: How many times has he won at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal has dominated the French Open since he first won back in 2005. But, how many times has he won at Stade Roland Garros?The 2023 French Open is less than a week away, yet the status of Rafael Nadal’s health will ultimately play a large role in the outcome of the tournament.Ho...
2023-05-17 11:57
Harden vows not to play for 76ers under 'liar' GM
Harden vows not to play for 76ers under 'liar' GM
NBA star James Harden has said he will never play for the Philadelphia 76ers again while Daryl Morey remains...
2023-08-15 02:18
Argentina's Grillo wins playoff to capture PGA Colonial crown
Argentina's Grillo wins playoff to capture PGA Colonial crown
Argentina's Emiliano Grillo birdied the second playoff hole to defeat American Adam Schenk on Sunday to win the PGA Tour's Charles Schwab Challenge for his...
2023-05-29 07:22
Oregon State is still in rebuilding mode but the Beavers are hopeful it will pay off
Oregon State is still in rebuilding mode but the Beavers are hopeful it will pay off
The Oregon State Beavers turned the focus to younger players last season but the transition was tough and they finished 11-21
2023-10-26 07:20