https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/news/sport/feed/atom/ 2026-04-05T20:19:20+01:00 Phoenix Newspaper The Phoenix Newspaper UK | Latest news in UK | Positive news | Inspiring The Next Generation 2026-04-05T12:22:58+01:00 2026-04-05T12:22:58+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chisora-making-final-decision-as-price-looks-for-sheilds Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Chisora_making_final_decision_as_Price_looks_for_Sheilds.jpg" /></p><p>Following Derek Chisora’s loss to Deontay Wilder, it left him with emotions churning in overdrive after the defeat in what was his final exhilarating fight the O2 Arena, in London.</p> <p>In his 50th bout of an eventful professional career, the Zimbabwe-born fighter showed immense powers of recovery to come back from a punishing eighth round to take former WBC champion Wilder the distance. With the American showed the power early on, the fight threatened to turn into a nightmare for Chisora during a one-sided start.</p> <p>Billed as Chisora’s ‘Last Dance’, as one of the most formidable punchers in heavyweight history, he was able to rally in sensational fashion in a thrilling fourth and after he got up off the canvas in round eight, the 42-year-old made it through to earn a hero’s reception before, during and after his last three-minute round in the professional ranks. Of the fight, he (Chisora) said: “Some of the rounds were very close.</p> <p>“Wilder pushed me on to the ropes, but I was able to come back at him every time. I came out of the ring,” he went to say, “but it is what it is!</p> <p>“Thank you very much United Kingdom, I really appreciate you. I came here when I was 16, I was born in Zimbabwe, came here to visit my mother, I got into trouble, I started boxing and I didn’t know I would be addicted to boxing.</p> <p>For a victorious Wilder, he said that he “move down the gears” to help his friend before he extended an invite to the whole Chisora family to visit his home of Alabama.</p> <p>“I knew Derek was going to come and bring everything that he had to fight,” Wilder started. “Now it’s over for us and I want him to live for his kids. It’s time for us to take care of each other.”</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1-Price.jpg" alt="1-Price.jpg" width="768" height="521" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p>Meanwhile, in Cardiff, Lauren Price retained her world welterweight titles, after a bruising fight against Puerta Ricon fighter, Stephanie Pineiro. It came after five-weight world champion, Price <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">suffered severely bad cut</a> in round five.</p> <p>However, the Welshwoman managed to <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">get a points win</a> and is now set for a <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">face-off with multi-world title, and former mixed-martial arts champion, winning American Claressa Shields</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT1_-_Chisora_making_final_decision_as_Price_looks_for_Sheilds.jpg" /></p><p>Following Derek Chisora’s loss to Deontay Wilder, it left him with emotions churning in overdrive after the defeat in what was his final exhilarating fight the O2 Arena, in London.</p> <p>In his 50th bout of an eventful professional career, the Zimbabwe-born fighter showed immense powers of recovery to come back from a punishing eighth round to take former WBC champion Wilder the distance. With the American showed the power early on, the fight threatened to turn into a nightmare for Chisora during a one-sided start.</p> <p>Billed as Chisora’s ‘Last Dance’, as one of the most formidable punchers in heavyweight history, he was able to rally in sensational fashion in a thrilling fourth and after he got up off the canvas in round eight, the 42-year-old made it through to earn a hero’s reception before, during and after his last three-minute round in the professional ranks. Of the fight, he (Chisora) said: “Some of the rounds were very close.</p> <p>“Wilder pushed me on to the ropes, but I was able to come back at him every time. I came out of the ring,” he went to say, “but it is what it is!</p> <p>“Thank you very much United Kingdom, I really appreciate you. I came here when I was 16, I was born in Zimbabwe, came here to visit my mother, I got into trouble, I started boxing and I didn’t know I would be addicted to boxing.</p> <p>For a victorious Wilder, he said that he “move down the gears” to help his friend before he extended an invite to the whole Chisora family to visit his home of Alabama.</p> <p>“I knew Derek was going to come and bring everything that he had to fight,” Wilder started. “Now it’s over for us and I want him to live for his kids. It’s time for us to take care of each other.”</p> <p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/1-Price.jpg" alt="1-Price.jpg" width="768" height="521" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p>Meanwhile, in Cardiff, Lauren Price retained her world welterweight titles, after a bruising fight against Puerta Ricon fighter, Stephanie Pineiro. It came after five-weight world champion, Price <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">suffered severely bad cut</a> in round five.</p> <p>However, the Welshwoman managed to <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">get a points win</a> and is now set for a <a href="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/#post">face-off with multi-world title, and former mixed-martial arts champion, winning American Claressa Shields</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> 2026-04-04T15:48:04+01:00 2026-04-04T15:48:04+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/fifa-charging-$11-for-world-cup-final-ticket Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Fifa_charging_11dollars_for_World_Cup_final_ticket.jpg" /></p><p>The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Fifa_charging_11dollars_for_World_Cup_final_ticket.jpg" /></p><p>The first open sale of tickets for the 2026 World Cup showed Fifa is charging up to $10,990 (£8,333) to be at the final.</p> 2026-04-03T11:53:33+01:00 2026-04-03T11:53:33+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/chisora-and-wilder-ready-for-brutal-showdown Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Chisora_and_Wilder_ready_for_brutal_showdown.png" /></p><p>Deontay Wilder says he is as confident as he has ever been ahead of his heavyweight showdown with Derek Chisora.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Chisora_and_Wilder_ready_for_brutal_showdown.png" /></p><p>Deontay Wilder says he is as confident as he has ever been ahead of his heavyweight showdown with Derek Chisora.</p> 2026-04-02T13:18:06+01:00 2026-04-02T13:18:06+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/record-number-of-entries-for-historic-golf-tournament-in-solihull Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Record_number_of_entries_for_historic_Solihull_golf_tournament.png" /></p><p>Solihull’s Copt Heath Golf Club has announced a record number of entries for the 2026 Peter McEvoy Trophy, marking the highest level of demand in the tournament’s&nbsp;four decade-long&nbsp;history.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Record_number_of_entries_for_historic_Solihull_golf_tournament.png" /></p><p>Solihull’s Copt Heath Golf Club has announced a record number of entries for the 2026 Peter McEvoy Trophy, marking the highest level of demand in the tournament’s&nbsp;four decade-long&nbsp;history.</p> 2026-04-01T18:28:49+01:00 2026-04-01T18:28:49+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/extra-500-spaces-released-for-caerphilly-10k-after-strong-demand Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Extra_500_spaces_released_for_Caerphilly_10K_after_strong_demand1.jpg" /></p><p>A further 500 spaces have been released for the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K after the initial allocation of race entries filled up following strong demand.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Extra_500_spaces_released_for_Caerphilly_10K_after_strong_demand1.jpg" /></p><p>A further 500 spaces have been released for the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K after the initial allocation of race entries filled up following strong demand.</p> 2026-04-01T18:23:50+01:00 2026-04-01T18:23:50+01:00 https://www.thephoenixnewspaper.com/torch-relay-for-6th-asian-beach-games-takes-place-in-sanya-china Super User

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Torch_Relay_for_6th_Asian_Beach_Games_held_in_Sanya12.jpg" /></p><p>On March 30, the torch relay of the 6th Asian Beach Games took place in Sanya, China.</p>

<p><img src="https://thephoenixnewspaper.com/images/SPORT_-_Torch_Relay_for_6th_Asian_Beach_Games_held_in_Sanya12.jpg" /></p><p>On March 30, the torch relay of the 6th Asian Beach Games took place in Sanya, China.</p>