Olympian Joe Joyce to make pro debut on October 20; will be moved very fast – Ian Lewison will be first test

09/06/201709/05/2017 James Slater

Heavyweight Joe Joyce, who won a silver medal at the 2016 Olympics as a super-heavyweight, will make his pro debut on October 20th in London. And, partly due to his age, 31, Joyce is already being moved incredibly fast. The Richard Schaefer/David Haye-promoted talent will face the experienced Ian Lewison in his very first professional test.

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Hayemaker Ringstar And Uktv Sign Broadcast Partnership As First Signings To Hayemaker Ringstar Are Revealed

07/12/2017 Hayemaker Promotions

Hayemaker Ringstar, the joint venture between two weight World Boxing Champion, David Haye and world renowned promoter Richard Schaefer, announce milestone TV rights deal with UKTV, the biggest multichannel broadcaster in the UK, for its entertainment channel Dave.

The three-year deal will see five fight nights broadcast free of charge per year and the partnership marks an important move for channel Dave to continue its sports offering and wide range of programming.

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The boxing greatness that can await an Olympic gold medal winner (or a silver or bronze medal winner)

08/22/201608/21/2016 James Slater

Cassius Clay, 1960: he (allegedly) threw his gold medal into the river.

George Foreman, 1968: he captured the heart of a nation by waving a tiny American flag.

Sugar Ray Leonard, 1976: he taped a photo of his girlfriend to his sock.

Oscar De La Hoya, 1992: he dedicated his Olympic triumph to his late mother.

Joe Frazier, 1964: he fought with a broken thumb.

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