The boxing world was buzzing this weekend as several marquee names secured victories, setting the stage for some potentially massive fights in the coming months. From heavyweight thunder to welterweight drama, here’s how the action unfolded.
In a bruising main event at London's O2 Arena, former heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder reasserted his presence with a hard-fought split-decision win over the durable Derek Chisora. Despite potentially suffering a broken right hand, "The Bronze Bomber" showcased his legendary power, flooring Chisora twice. The win was significant, but the post-fight drama was even bigger. Wilder directly called out former two-time champion Anthony Joshua, who was ringside, reigniting talks of a long-awaited super fight that has eluded fans for over six years.
Meanwhile, in Australia, Tim Tszyu delivered a dominant, one-sided decision over the previously unbeaten Denis Nurja. Fighting at the WIN Entertainment Centre, Tszyu used this stay-busy fight as a perfect tune-up for his looming blockbuster against former welterweight king Errol Spence Jr. That clash, expected in early June in Australia, promises fireworks as Tszyu looks to cement his status against a pound-for-pound elite.
The action continued in Cardiff, Wales, where welterweight champion Lauren Price gritted out a tough unanimous decision victory over Stephanie Pineiro. Price battled through a gruesome, bleeding gum injury for half the fight to keep her perfect record intact. This gritty win keeps her on a collision course with the formidable Claressa Shields, setting the table for a women's boxing mega-fight that fans are eagerly anticipating.