Johnny Nelson

Boxing Expert & Columnist

Articles by Johnny Nelson

Analysis

Nelson: AJ in a 'no-win situation' against Jake Paul

Tyson Fury (Photo: Top Rank)

Tyson Fury Q&A: Johnny Nelson on claims heavyweight star will return against Oleksandr Usyk or Anthony Joshua

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn will face each other once again in September

Chris Eubank Jr likely to lose Conor Benn rematch and could even struggle to make weight, says Johnny Nelson

Ben Whittaker and Liam Cameron rematch this Sunday, live on Sky Sports.

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Nelson: Whittaker has been 'humbled' by Cameron draw

Eubank Jr and Benn face off at their second press conference

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Nelson: Eubank Jr vs Benn rivalry 'personal' | 'This is real'

Oleksandr Usyk

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Nelson: Usyk should fight Parker before Dubois

Nelson: Azim should ignore Smith and 'public pressure'

Tyson Fury reflects on his first defeat after the final bell (pic: Queensberry)

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Nelson: Fury corner not to blame for Usyk defeat

Oleksandr Usyk vs Tyson Fury 2 on December 21 will be live on Sky Sports Box Office

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Nelson: Usyk knows Fury's weakness - and that's the problem

RIYADH SEASON PROMOTION.BOULEVARD CITY,.RIYADH.KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA.PIC CHRIS DEAN/BOXXER.WBO & WBA WORLD CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE UNIFICATION.CHRIS BILLAM-SMITH V GILBERTO RAMIREZ

Analysis

Nelson: A winnable fight, but Billam-Smith got the tactics wrong

Jonny Nelson is not surprised that the mooted February rematch between Anthony Joshua (pictured) and Daniel Dubois could fall through

Will AJ's 'self-doubt' prevent February rematch with Dubois?

Artur Beterbiev vs Dmitry Bivol

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Nelson: Beterbiev and Bivol clash to decide 'perfect warrior'

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Nelson: AJ can't make excuses after demolition by Dubois

Anthony Joshua dazzled in Saudi Arabia with a stunning second-round knockout of Francis Ngannou earlier this year - who next for AJ?

How things stand in boxing's heavyweight division

Usyk and Fury's rematch will take place on December 21

Opinion

Nelson questions Fury's appetite for Usyk rematch

Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury embrace after the final bell (pic: Queensberry)

Nelson: Don't be surprised if Fury walks away

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk face off after the former narrowly edged out Francis Ngannou

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Nelson: I had a dream that Fury vs Usyk ends in controversy!

BRITISH AND COMMONWEALTH HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE PRESS CONFERENCE.ANDAZ HOTEL,.LONDON.PIC LAWRENCE LUSTIG.CHAMPION FABIO WARDLEY AND CHALLENGER FRASER CLARKE ANNOUNCE THEIR FIGHT AT LONDONS O2 ARENA ON MARCH 31ST ON BEN SHALOMS BOXXER PROMOTION LIVE ON SKY

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Nelson: Defeat to Wardley would devastate Clarke

Exclusive

Nelson: AJ looked like upset PE teacher

Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou

Nelson backs Joshua to beat Ngannou - but warns of high risk

Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez

Nelson: Buatsi vs Azeez - 'There's professional jealousy there'

Nelson: Chamberlain vs Lawal 'like a volcano waiting to erupt'

Nelson: Vitality Stadium huge help for Billam-Smith | 'Okolie's punch power key'

Anthony Joshua

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Nelson: What motivates AJ to fight on? 'I saw vulnerability vs Franklin'

Joshua Buatsi makes his eagerly-awaited return to the ring on Saturday

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Nelson: Buatsi knows the Bivol claims 'aren't true'

Deontay Wilder would put 'everybody else to shame' if he took a fight with Bakole, says Johnny Nelson

Nelson: Wilder 'may fancy' Bakole fight | 'He'd put everybody else to shame'

Anthony Joshua must win his next fight (Photo: Mark Robinson/Matchroom)

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Nelson: AJ should retire if he loses to Franklin

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury exchange verbal barbs before their fight (Photo: Skill Challenge Entertainment)

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Boxing vs YouTubers - the sport's biggest battle? 'We need to wake up!'

Oleksandr Usyk stares at Tyson Fury

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Nelson: Pressure on Fury in 'perfect match-up' against Usyk

Nelson: This could be AJ's last fight

Anthony Joshua

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Nelson: AJ will earn fresh respect with Usyk win

Adam Azim stands over Anthony Loffet after knocking him down in the first round

Analysis

Nelson: Azim can rule world in two years

Joseph Parker

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Nelson: Parker a serious threat? ‘Forget the AJ fight!’

Riakporhe knocked out Deion Jumah in the eighth round at Wembley Arena in March

Nelson: Is Riakporhe more ruthless than Wilder?

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez suffered the second defeat of his career

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Nelson: Canelo should stay in his lane I Usyk would give him a beating

Riakporhe was in peak condition on the scales

'Knockout or nightmare' for Riakporhe | Macklin: Jumah can cause upset

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First round to Khan? | 'It will get nastier'

Oleksandr Usyk overcame Anthony Joshua on points to win the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO world heavyweight titles

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What went wrong? How does AJ win Usyk rematch?

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AJ's best opponent? 'Defeat is unthinkable!'

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Why is David Haye calling out Tyson Fury?

*** FREE FOR EDITORIAL USE ***.Joshua Buatsi and Daniel Blenda Dos Santos, WBA International Light-Heavyweight Title, AO Arena, Machester..15 May 2021.Picture By Dave Thompson Matchroom Boxing..Joshua Buatsi celebrates with his belt.

'How much does Buatsi want it?'

Nelson not shocked by Wlad

Nelson considers AJ's options

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Nelson: Kelly felt pressure for first time