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BBC News
12 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Richardson eager to fight again after winning debut
Lewis Richardson hopes to fight again as soon as possible after making a winning start to his professional Olympic bronze medallist outpointed Dmitri Protkunas over six rounds on the undercard of Fabio Wardley's heavyweight clash with Justis Huni at Portman Road on was his first contest since losing to Marco Verde in the Olympic semi-finals in Paris last August."I'm happy with how the performance went, but also the whole event," the 28-year-old middleweight from Colchester told BBC Essex."It was a fantastic occasion, the ring walk in particular was really special for me. My name got announced, I could hear the crowd and feel the energy - I knew I'd done well on tickets but it felt like the whole stadium got behind me." Richardson recently signed to Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions and has set the goal of winning a world title."They were really happy with the performance and the way I conducted myself throughout fight week. We got a lot of positive feedback from the promoters, but also media outlets, which is fantastic," he said."We've got a meeting in the next few days to hopefully get another fight date booked in. I'd hope to have an announcement in the next couple of weeks."Richardson insisted that he had not been distracted by rain which came down during the evening in Ipswich."Some of the boxers got soaked walking to the ring but luck was on my side because I was to remain dry," he added."There were a couple of little spells when I was actually boxing that a few of the fans might have got a little bit wet, but one thing we can't control in the UK is the weather. It definitely didn't dampen my mood."
New York Times
23-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
U.S. Olympic sprinter Fred Kerley suspended by Grand Slam Track following battery charge
Grand Slam Track has confirmed that Olympic silver medalist Fred Kerley is suspended and will not be competing at the league's meet in Philadelphia after he was charged with touch or strike battery earlier this month. The 30-year-old also missed the meet in Miami at the start of the month. 'Grand Slam Track signed racer Fred Kerley is suspended pending the completion of legal proceedings and will not compete in Philadelphia,' a statement from Grand Slam Track said on Friday. The organisation has not yet commented on Kerley's participation at the final meet in Las Vegas. Advertisement Kerley was arrested at a hotel in Dania Beach, Florida, where athletes were staying ahead of the Miami meet, after his ex-girlfriend alleged that he had hit her in the face. According to a police report, the woman told police that Kerley approached her at the hotel and alleged that Kerley began to argue with her and struck her in the face with a closed fist, causing her nose to bleed. Kerley's attorney, Richard L. Cooper, said that the sprinter had been 'arrested without thorough investigation by law enforcement. 'Fred never battered anyone,' Cooper said in a statement to The Athletic in May. 'We are focused on working with prosecutors to show that this arrest was a mistake and no charges should be filed. I am confident in that goal.' Grand Slam Track, a new track league founded by celebrated Olympic sprinter Michael Johnson and featuring several Olympic medalists, is halfway through its inaugural season after meets in Kingston, Jamaica and Miami. The final rounds in Philadelphia and L.A. are set to take place from May 31 to June 1 and June 27 to 29 respectively. As of Friday, May 23, Kerley's profile remains on the competition's website. Kerley won a silver medal in the 100m in Tokyo in 2021 and claimed bronze in Paris last summer. He has three world championship gold medals, each in a different event: the 4 x 400m in 2019, 100m in 2022 and 4 x 100m in 2023. A statement from Kerley on May 4 said: 'While there was a physical alteration, my arrest was not due to any criminal act. Rather, it resulted from my decision to exercise remain silent until legal counsel was present. I chose not to speak to law enforcement without my attorney, and for that reason alone. I was booked. 'This experience caught me off guard, but I remain fully committed to clearing my name and cooperating with appropriate parties to resolve it. I take full accountability for placing myself in a situation that allowed for this misunderstanding, and I am taking active steps to ensure nothing like this happens again.'
Yahoo
13-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Five-Time Olympic Medalist Gabby Thomas Joins Amazfit as Athlete Ambassador
Amazfit becomes Thomas' first Smartwatch Partner MILPITAS, Calif., February 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Amazfit, a leading global smart wearables brand owned by Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), is proud to announce five-time Olympic Medalist and fashion icon, Gabby Thomas, as the latest ambassador to join the brand's growing roster of elite athletes. As part of the four-year partnership, Thomas will wear Amazfit smartwatches both on the track during training and in competition, and off the track to monitor sleep and recovery. Moreover, through the Zepp app-based food log, Gabby will have easy access to nutrition-tracking as well. As the 200m, 4x100m and 4x400m gold medalist, Thomas left the 2024 Paris Olympics as the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete at the Games. Additionally, she holds multiple Diamond League titles and took home two additional Olympic medals - 200m (bronze) and 4x100m (silver) - at the 2020 Tokyo Games. The partnership with Amazfit is Thomas' first with a smartwatch and gives credence to the benefits data can play on athletic performance. "I'm really excited to partner with Amazfit because, for me, the little things make all the difference," said Thomas. "As an athlete, this is the exact type of partnership that will help me continue to get better. It's so important to have objective data on my body—whether it's tracking my heart rate during a workout, seeing how well I've recovered, or understanding how much quality sleep I'm getting. Having a reliable smart wearable brand like Amazfit in my corner is a game-changer." As part of this exciting partnership, Thomas will enhance her training by incorporating Amazfit's smart wearables analysis into her preparation and recovery to improve performance and help break future records. She will also provide insights and feedback to Amazfit's development and design teams on product future features and styles. "We are honored to have Gabby join the Amazfit team," said Wayne Huang, Founder & CEO, Zepp Health. "Her remarkable athletic career and passion for style align closely with our mission to unlock the limits of human potential to 'Discover Amazing.' Through this partnership, we will continue to empower athletes to unleash their full potential by rewriting the record books utilizing our advanced smart wearables ecosystem." Amazfit is committed to creating products that empower holistic health and well-being, and that healthy living requires balance across four key pillars of wellness: physical fitness, sleep, mindfulness and nutrition. Amazfit's diverse product portfolio includes Active, Cheetah and T-Rex series performance smartwatches, Helio smart ring and the Zepp App, all designed to help athletes and health enthusiasts track and enhance their holistic health. The Zepp App's latest Food Log feature offers athletes like Thomas an unparalleled ability to bridge the gap between nutrition and fitness, ensuring peak performance and optimal recovery. Whether monitoring heart rate, tracking sleep cycles, or logging meals, Amazfit provides the insights needed to maintain a well-rounded approach to health. Thomas joins a growing list of Amazfit athletes, including HYROX World Champions Meg Jacoby and Hunter McIntyre, Padel star Bea González and Olympians Morgan Pearson (triathlon) and Yemaneberhan "Yeman" Crippa (5k & 10k). Explore the full range of Amazfit smart wearables and experience innovation that elevates performance, recovery, and precision at For more information, please visit and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube. About Amazfit Amazfit, a leading global smart wearable brand focused on health and fitness, is part of Zepp Health (NYSE: ZEPP), a health technology company. Offering a wide selection of smartwatches and bands, Amazfit's brand tagline "Discover Amazing", encourages individuals to break their barriers, and exceed expectations while finding joy in every moment. Amazfit is powered by Zepp Health's proprietary health management platform that delivers cloud-based 24/7 actionable insights and guidance to help users attain their wellness goals. With outstanding craftsmanship, Amazfit smartwatches have won many design awards, including the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award. Launched in 2015, Amazfit is today embraced by millions of users. Its products are available in more than 90 countries across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC regions. For more information about Amazfit, visit View source version on Contacts MEDIA CONTACT Mary Thompson Sign in to access your portfolio
