Boxing's Superfights: The Long Wait
The much-anticipated clash between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, two of boxing's biggest names, is set for December after more than a decade of talk. This raises a key question: why do boxing's superfights take so long to happen, and are they truly worth the prolonged anticipation?
In this discussion, John Bennett of More than the Score is joined by the BBC's Ade Adedoyin, boxing journalist Steve Bunce, and former Commonwealth super-welterweight champion Stacey Copeland. They examine the hype and history behind boxing's most drawn-out rivalries, drawing parallels with fights like Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao and Lennox Lewis vs. Mike Tyson. The conversation delves into whether it's inherent to boxing's nature to make fans wait, and how this impacts the sport.
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