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Daily Mail
23 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Australian Sam Goodman falls short in world-title bout after judging controversy: 'Bulls**t!'
Sam Goodman's audacious crack at a boxing world title has been shot down by English champion Nick Ball in a 12-round Saudi Arabian thriller. The Australian (20-1) was beaten for the first time on Sunday (AEST), after moving up a division in an attempt to snatch the WBA featherweight belt. All three judges favoured Ball's power over Goodman's ring craft - scores were 117-111, 118-110, 115-113 - in an eyebrow-raising margin that didn't reflect the even nature of the fight. Goodman looked frustrated by the bizarre scorecard and many on social media were also left scratching their heads. 'They robbed Goodman. He outboxed Ball' posted one X user. 'Two of those cards were very disrespectful, Goodman was well in that fight,' posted another. 'Bulls**t!' posted Goodman's promoter George Rose. Saudi promoter Turki Al-Sheikh wrote on X: 'I thought Sam Goodman did fantastic in his fight with Nick Ball. He showed a lot of skill and the rounds were close. I would love to see more of him on future Riyadh Season and Ring Magazine cards.' Ball, England's only current male boxing world champion, improved to 23-0-1 with the win in the support to Moses Itauma and Dillian Whyte's heavyweight headline act in Riyadh. 'I'm still a world champ but it wasn't the best performance of mine, the main thing is we got the job done,' Ball said in the ring following the bout. 'I got hit too much, most of it was on the gloves but I'll have to watch it back. 'I want to keep fighting and improving, being in with the big names in other title fights is the main thing.' The 26-year-old Australian has moved up from super bantamweight - a difference of about three kilograms - chasing an unlikely, overdue title shot. After spending two years as mandatory, Goodman was scheduled to meet Japanese pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue in a Tokyo title fight last year. A bad cut above his eye in sparring delayed it and when the cut reopened Goodman was forced to withdraw, and give up the $1 million payday. A 10-month layoff was required before he beat Cesar Vaca in May and then jumped at the chance to move up and challenge Ball.
BBC News
25 minutes ago
- BBC News
‘I'm only 20' - relive Itauma's first-round stoppage win over Whyte in Saudi
Update: Date: 23:10 BST Title: What a night it's been Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage That's all from this live text and what a night of boxing it has been yet again! Nick Ball defended his WBA featherweight title with a unanimous win over Sam Goodman before Moses Itauma blew Dillian Whyte away with a stunning first round stoppage. We'll see you again very soon. Goodnight all and thanks for joining. Update: Date: 23:08 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Frank Warren tells DAZN that the heavyweight division is "on fire". Update: Date: 23:06 BST Title: 'He fights better than guys at their peak' Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Frank Warren spoke to BBC Radio 5 Live after Moses Itauma's victory: "How he did it, his temprament, control and composure - he fights better than guys at their peak and he is 20 years of age. He did a job on somebody who has been at the best levels. When asked if he will put Itauma forward for a world title fight: "In theory, yes." Update: Date: 23:04 BST Title: Get Involved Content: #bbcboxing, via WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply) With a performance like that Moses has put himself up there as being a serious contender for a shot at s world title. Mike in Verwood Big scalp maybe but not massively helpful for Itauma. Can he take a punch? Can he tough it out when things get difficult? These questions still need answers. Rich in Bicester Update: Date: 23:03 BST Title: 'He is more than capable of a 12 rounder against a decent opponent' Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Richie WoodhallFormer boxing world champion on BBC Radio 5 Live When asked if he would immediately put Moses Itauma against a world title contender like Joseph Parker... I think you have got to based off that performance. If Dillian Whyte had won the fight you would stick him in no problem, so you have to think about Itauma. It is a nice problem for Frank Warren to have. Do you put him in? I certainly would. I think he would be more than capable of fighting a 12 rounder against a decent opponent. You have to go on current form and he is electric at the moment. Update: Date: 23:01 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Andy LeeFormer middleweight world champion on DAZN I've said always your talent dictates the pace you go at and he's [Moses Itauma] got all the talent in the world. One bad move in the heavyweight division can cost you your career. Update: Date: 22:59 BST Title: I will probably share the ring with Itauma - Parker Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Joseph Parker was one of the names mentioned by Moses Itauma in his post-fight interview. The New Zealander spoke to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra about the prospect of fighting Itauma: "He is a great talent. He put on a great display in terms of power, aggression and picking his shots. For a 20 year-old to be under the lights, he took the pressure on. "I would love to share the ring with him one day and we probably will." Update: Date: 22:56 BST Title: 'I saw it coming' Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Moses Itauma's trainer, Ben Davison, speaking to DAZN: "I saw it coming. It's extremely hard go rounds with him. I've seen him in the gym break people down on the front foot. Dillian Whyte, British boxing legend, cons are that we're still trying to get them rounds." Update: Date: 22:53 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Quite disappointed we didn't get to see more of that fight but Moses Itauma fancied an early night tonight. Update: Date: 22:52 BST Title: 'I don't want to call out Usyk' Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Moses Itauma on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra: "That's what I've been drilling for 12/13 weeks. I put on a performance for you guys so it's now who's next? "I don't want to call out Usyk because I don't believe I deserve the opportunity but guys that do deserve the opportunity, I want to fight those lot. So maybe Agit Kabayel, maybe Joseph Parker. Maybe them type of names." Update: Date: 22:50 BST Title: 'He's the most unbelievable finisher' Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Queensberry promoter Frank Warren on DAZN: "He's [Moses Itauma] done everything that's been asked of him and it's how he's done it. He's the most unbelievable finisher. He catches you and you're in trouble." Update: Date: 22:49 BST Title: 'I will fight anyone they put in front of me' Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Moses Itauma spoke to DAZN after his victory against Dillian Whyte: "I'd like to say a big thank you to the Saudi crowd, English crowd and the crowd around the world. "I want to say thankyou to the body snatcher Dillian Whyte- it takes two to tango. "What is next? I will fight anyone they put in front of me. [The crowd] are saying Usyk. The team mentioned they want me to get some rounds out. Any of them can happen. When asked if he will be a world champion in 2026: "If i get the opportunity, 100 percent." Update: Date: 22:47 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Don't want to blow my own trumpet but we did predictions for this fight in the BBC Sport office and I was the only one to say Moses Itauma wins in the first round. Update: Date: 22:44 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Moses Itauma is being pressed on who next with the crowd shouting Oleksandr Usyk. Itauma mentions Joseph Parker but he's happy to fight anyone. Update: Date: 22:43 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Frank Warren admits even he was shocked by how easy Moses Itauma made that look. Update: Date: 22:42 BST Title: Is Itauma the future of British boxing? Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage With Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury not got much left in the tank, is Moses Itauma the future of British boxing? I think he might well be with 11 stoppages in 13 fights. He's eyeing world titles at the age of 20. Update: Date: 22:41 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Dillian Whyte has left the ring already. He wasn't too pleased with the referee but he may have just saved him from further damage. Update: Date: 22:40 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage It's a very scary thought that Moses Itauma is only 20. What next for him? He's chatting now so I'll have full quotes coming your way very soon. Update: Date: 22:39 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Steve BunceBoxing expert on BBC Radio 5 Live I was really impressed with that. There was a moment where he catches Whyte and he still takes pause. He has got a man on the ropes and he still takes a second to pick his shots. For the final shot, he takes a step back to find room for the short right hook. In your wildest dreams did you see it being a blowout like that? Update: Date: 22:38 BST Title: Post Content: Itauma beats Whyte by stoppage Worth noting that Whyte wasn't happy when the referee waved that off, he may say it was premature but it was hard to see how he could've recovered to see the round out.
Metro
an hour ago
- Metro
Man Utd tipped to sign £60m striker despite Benjamin Sesko transfer
Stewart Downing believes Manchester United could buy another striker before the transfer deadline despite the £74m signing of Benjamin Sesko. Sesko completed a big-money move to Old Trafford last week after turning down fellow Premier League club Newcastle United. The 22-year-old Slovenia international looks set to be Ruben Amorim's first-choice striker this season and could make his debut in Sunday's Premier League opener against Arsenal. Amorim sanctioned United's move for Sesko following Rasmus Hojlund's struggles since his £72m move from Atalanta. As well as signing Sesko, Manchester United also brought Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo to the club this summer. Metro's new weekly football newsletter: In The Mixer. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every Friday – sign up, it's an open goal. United's focus for the final two weeks of the transfer window looks set to be on outgoings rather than incomings, with Amorim hoping to offload Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony. But ex-England winger Downing reckons Manchester United could pull off one major signing before the transfer window closes. 'Who knows, Ollie Watkins could end up at United too,' Downing told Flashscore. 'You never know late on, and then Man United all of a sudden become a lot better team than they are.' Watkins was linked with a move to Old Trafford before Manchester United spent £74m on Sesko. Aston Villa rejected a bid for Watkins from Arsenal in January and would want around £60m were they to sell the England international this summer. As well as tipping Watkins for a move to Manchester United, ex-Premier League star Downing believes he would be a shrewd signing for Newcastle. St James' Park bosses have been linked with a number of forward after Alexander Isak told the club he wanted to leave. Newcastle initially insisted Isak would not be sold but appear to be softening their stance given the 25-year-old has effectively gone on strike to force through a move. 'I think he'd definitely be a good signing for Newcastle to replace Isak,' Downing added. 'I like Ollie Watkins, he's done really well. 'There were the links with Arsenal last year and it sounded like he wanted to go and Villa were probably happy for him to go. 'I don't know why that didn't get over the line because I actually thought if Arsenal get him, that's a good signing. The way they play, obviously runs the channels, he's getting in behind, gets a goal. More Trending 'If Newcastle can get him, then you're thinking, well, hang on a minute, it might not be so bad but I've got a feeling that they sell Isak and then the window shuts and they don't get anybody in. 'Newcastle have got to be strong. They've got to say to Isak, you're not leaving. Or if he leaves, we have to go out and get Watkins because we have to replace Isak. 'You don't know what goes on behind the scenes but I think if Isak goes, they must surely have a plan in place. Because if he doesn't, it will be a lot tougher without him.' Newcastle were without Isak for their Premier League opener against Aston Villa, which finished goalless. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Troy Deeney claims £65m star will keep Viktor Gyokeres out the Arsenal team MORE: Manchester United contact former star about transfer return after private 'tip-off' MORE: Chelsea respond to West Ham's £42m bid for midfielder after Arsenal approach
