Boxing (Sky Sports)

Johnny Nelson 19/02/24 5:00pm

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

Johnny Nelson gives his verdict on Anthony Joshua's clash with Francis Ngannou, which is live on Sky Sports Box Office.

Johnny Nelson 31/01/24 5:00pm

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

On Thursday Joshua Buatsi faces Dan Azeez in front of an audience of supporters for the first live recording of The Gloves Are Off.

Johnny Nelson 21/10/23 12:00pm

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

Sky Sports' Johnny Nelson says the Isaac Chamberlain vs Mikael Lawal fight is "like a volcano waiting to erupt".

Johnny Nelson 23/05/23 11:20am

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

Johnny Nelson believes the Vitality Stadium could prove to be "a massive help" to Chris Billam-Smith, but has backed Lawrence Okolie to win Saturday's fight.

Johnny Nelson 02/05/23 6:00pm

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

Joshua Buatsi believes he can dethrone Dmitry Bivol and has been 'annoyed' by claims he did not want that world title fight, says Johnny Nelson.

Johnny Nelson 24/04/23 2:00pm

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

Jonny Nelson looks at whether Deontay Wilder would fight Martin Bakole after the latter's destructive win on Saturday night.

Johnny Nelson 03/04/23 5:27pm

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

Anthony Joshua would be "set alight" by a fight against Tyson Fury but his motivation is a concern after an unconvincing win over Jermaine Franklin, says Johnny Nelson.

Johnny Nelson 27/03/23 11:33am

Nelson: AJ should retire if he loses to Franklin

If Anthony Joshua loses to Jermaine Franklin on Saturday he should retire from boxing, says former WBO champion Johnny Nelson.

Johnny Nelson 21/12/22 12:11pm

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

Tyson Fury can prove his dominance as a world heavyweight king against Oleksandr Usyk, but Fury will be the man under pressure, writes Johnny Nelson

Johnny Nelson 15/08/22 1:15pm

Nelson: This could be AJ's last fight

Anthony Joshua could walk away from the sport if he loses to Oleksandr Usyk again, says Johnny Nelson.

Johnny Nelson 27/06/22 6:00am

Nelson: Azim can rule world in two years

Adam Azim can become a world champion within the next two years after displaying his dazzling speed in another blistering stoppage win, says Johnny Nelson.

Johnny Nelson 08/06/22 6:00am

Nelson: Is Riakporhe more ruthless than Wilder?

Johnny Nelson says Richard Riakporhe has better boxing technique than Deontay Wilder as the Brit prepares to face Fabio Turchi.

Johnny Nelson 26/03/22 7:00am

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

Sky Sports Boxing's Johnny Nelson and Matthew Macklin give their thoughts ahead of Richard Riakporhe's cruiserweight clash with Deion Jumah.

Johnny Nelson 30/11/21 6:00am

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

Amir Khan 'riled up' Kell Brook at a bad-tempered press conference, says George Groves, but Johnny Nelson believes the bitter rivalry will get even more intense.

Johnny Nelson 20/09/21 11:48am

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

Oleksandr Usyk is Anthony Joshua's "best" opponent but defeat would be "unthinkable" at this crucial stage of the British star's career, says Johnny Nelson.

Johnny Nelson 20/07/20 9:45am

My clash with Klitschko's conqueror

Johnny Nelson recalls how he travelled to South Africa for a heavyweight showdown with Corrie Sanders, who would shock Wladimir Klitschko 11 years later...

Johnny Nelson 17/07/20 6:00am

Nelson: How I traded insults with Mike Tyson

Johnny Nelson has revealed how he traded insults with an enraged Mike Tyson ahead of his expected fight with the 'Baddest man on the planet'.

Johnny Nelson 23/05/20 8:35am

'Speak up and share your vulnerabilities'

Johnny Nelson has opened up about how a world title fight had a severe impact on his mental health and reveals how he learned to share his vulnerabilities.

Johnny Nelson 21/01/20 5:00pm

Fire in his belly? Nelson on Brook

Kell Brook returns against Mark DeLuca on February 8, live on Sky Sports. Will he return to world title level?

Johnny Nelson 23/12/19 6:00am

Conor Benn's 'make or break year!'

Conor Benn is facing a "make or break year" as he battles his rival contenders in a red-hot welterweight division in 2020, says Johnny Nelson.

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