Chris McKenna
107 articles · Fanhouse
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Ryan Garcia’s left hook: The anatomy of a perfect punch
The crack when the punch landed sounded like a whip, splitting the air and bringing gasps from the crowd inside a ballroom at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Miguel Carrizoza had…
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Boxing braced for $1bn lawsuit over TKO and Saudi-backed Sela’s Zuffa launch
Three of the biggest promoters in world sports are embroiled in a potential $1billion legal battle which could shape the future of boxing. Queensberry, the UK promotions firm headed by Frank Warren,…
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Remembering the Rumble in the Jungle 50 years on with iconic figures involved in fight
It is 50 years on Wednesday since Muhammad Ali shocked the world to knock out George Foreman in Africa and regain the title of world heavyweight champion. The Rumble in the Jungle…
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Gennadiy Golovkin hopes Kronk Gym influence can be key to success over Canelo Alvarez
Gennadiy Golovkin is hoping some Kronk influence will help him get the better of bitter rival Canelo Alvarez. The 40-year-old Kazakh KO star takes on the Mexican in a blockbuster battle this…
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Fuming Amir Khan blasts “racist” comment but Kell Brook says claim is “pathetic”
Amir Khan accused Kell Brook of racism over 'poppadom' claim in a feisty press conference in Manchester ahead of their 'Judgement Day' clash this weekend at the city's arena s, close We…
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Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury is off for now – so let’s just enjoy Usyk and Wilder fights
Now the dust has finally settled on the collapse of Anthony Joshua against Tyson Fury – it is time to open our eyes to what lies ahead. That is two potentially brilliant…
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Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua could be called OFF after court rules in favour of Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury has been ordered to face Deontay Wilder for a third time throwing his undisputed clash with Anthony Joshua into serious doubt. The WBC heavyweight champion has been in arbitration with…
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Real fear for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury summer fight as clock runs down on site deal
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury's summer showdown is in doubt with around 48 hours left to secure a site deal for a July date. The are now real fears from inside both…
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Mystery billionaire bids to take Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury away from Saudi Arabia
Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury are set to meet this year for the undisputed heavyweight crown and a mystery bidder has made a bid to bring the fight to the Far East…
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Terence Crawford on legacy hopes as he looks to overcome Kell Brook challenge in style
Terence Crawford wants to go down in boxing history as the greatest switch hitter of all time. And next up on his list of victims is Sheffield's Kell Brook. The American defends…
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What next for Vasiliy Lomachenko after defeat by new lightweight king Teofimo Lopez?
Welcome to Vasiliy Lomachenko as the new honorary chairman of the 'Who needs 'em club?'. Well, maybe. A long-running joke in boxing is that there is a special group of fighters that…
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Vasiliy Lomachenko is a fighter like no other but has he saved his best for Teofimo Lopez?
Vasiliy Lomachenko reckons we haven't even seen the best of him yet. That's the man who has won two Olympic gold medals and two world amateur championships. The fighter who became the…
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Deontay Wilder has invited Tyson Fury to post-fight party after boxing rematch
Deontay Wilder will go head-to-head with Tyson Fury today for the first time this week. They will no doubt start ramping up interest in their blockbuster heavyweight clash for the WBC title…
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Tyson Fury vows to knock out Deontay Wilder – because he doesn’t trust judges
Tyson Fury says he is going for the knockout against Deontay Wilder because he can't trust the judges. And the self-proclaimed Gyspy King reckons the American training at home in Alabama will…
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Terence Crawford says he’s best boxer in the WORLD as he prepares for Amir Khan scrap
The American three-weight world champion defends his WBO welterweight crown against Brit Khan at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday. Crawford, 31, is regarded as one of the best in…
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Anthony Crolla sent Vasyl Lomachenko warning by Sam Maxwell ahead of boxing showdown
But the last man from these shores to face the unbelievable Ukrainian has warned his compatriot Crolla of the challenge that lies ahead. Liverpool-based boxer Sam Maxwell pocketed just ?400 for two…
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Anthony Crolla hoping for dream double upset over next 10 days
The Manchester lightweight is as wide as 100/1 with some bookmakers ahead of his clash with WBA champion Lomachenko on Friday in LA. Former world champion Crolla, 32, is certainly up against…
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Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao meet at NBA game: Is this the sign rematch is on?
The pair were both in attendance as Los Angeles Clippers hosted the Charlotte Hornets at Staples Center in LA. Pacquiao, who trains at Freddie Roach?s WildCard gym in LA, was there as…
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BOXING CLEVER: Why Canelo’s record-breaking ?278m deal might not be good for the sport
You might think that is a good thing. Maybe think again as if you want to see the best taking on the best on a regular basis, then the outlook is not…
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Deontay Wilder vs Tyson Fury: Brit claims mind-games already have the champ “mentally baffled” at fiery press conference
Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder's publicity roadshow has only just begun ? but the Brit already reckons he has his opponent rattled. Manchester's Fury challenges for Wilder's WBC heavyweight title belt in…