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Wild-card round schedule and television guide

The Titans and Patriots play on Saturday night on CBS, while the Vikings and Saints play on Fox on Sunday.

Normally, this is where you’d come for all your information on what part of the country will see what game. Well, that’s only for the regular season. Now we enter the postseason where every game gets its own national television window. There is no competition — save for a hockey or basketball game here or there — and we’re all stuck with the matchups we are stuck with. Let’s get right to it, shall we?

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Anthony Joshua: Simple math suggests he’s best heavyweight

Anthony Joshua say his three belts, compared to one for Deontay Wilder, proves the Briton is the best heavyweight.

Anthony Joshua has a simple formula for deciding who enters the New Year as the world’s best heavyweight.

Count the belts, says Joshua, who has three of the acronym-sponsored titles

‘We’ve done it, we’ve unified it, in the space of 20-odd fights,” Joshua told Sky Sports this week.

Simple arithmetic, Joshua suggests, erodes Deontay Wilder’s claim on being the best. He has only one.

“He’s had 40 odd fights,’’ Joshua said. “How come he hasn’t managed to unify the division yet?’’

Joshua goes on to say: “I’ll let the people decide who they think is the real heavyweight champion right now.’’

Do some elementary subtraction, people, and you’ll have the answer to whom Joshua believes is the only answer. Joshua, however, never addresses Tyson Fury and his claim on being the heavyweight division champion, a line of succession traced to his unanimous decision over Waldimir Klitschko on Nov. 28, 2015 in Dusseldorf, Germany.

An answer to who’s better, Fury or Wilder, looms on Feb. 22 in a rematch at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand on ESPN/Fox’s pay-per-view. For now, it looks as if Joshua will either be sparring partner or a very prominent part of the audience for that one. He has offered to spar with Fury in training during the next several weeks. No word yet on whether that will in fact happen.

Meanwhile, Joshua appears to be positioning himself for an eventual fight with the winner.

If that happens to be Wilder, Joshua urges him to be part of history.

“We’re trying to achieve big things in boxing, and to add Wilder to my list would be an honor,” Joshua said.

Joshua also said Wilder would do more than land on the list. He’d land on the canvas. He says he would stop Wilder.

‘‘He wouldn’t be there to do that in the seventh round,’’ said Joshua, who added he would go after Wilder early in an attempt to eliminate further chances at landing his lethal right hand. “I would go in to knock him out.’’

Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury II: 6 early questions to ponder

Many questions surround the rivalry of Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury. Here are six questions going into their Feb. 22 rematch.

The Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury rematch is now official for Feb. 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on pay-per-view.

We’ll have plenty of time to discuss the ins and outs of the matchup in the coming weeks, as the hype figures to hit a fevered pitch. For now, here are five early Wilder-Fury II questions to ponder:

Did Wilder learn lessons in the first fight that will lead to victory in the rematch?

Wilder has suggested that he was unable to knock out Fury in their first fight because he tried too hard to do so. That’s plausible. Perhaps Wilder’s knockdowns last December came late in the fight – in Rounds 9 and 12 – because he finally settled down and waited for openings to present themselves rather than forcing the issue. Of course, another possibility is that Fury is just a much better boxer than Wilder and, because he was getting tired, let his guard down a few times. One thing seems certain: Wilder won’t rush things the second time around.

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Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury begin promotion for Feb. 22 rematch

The promotion for Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury II has begun, after both fighters took to their social media to announce ticket information.

The official promotional campaign for Deontay Wilder-Tyson Fury II has begun.

After weeks of radio silence, both fighters simultaneously took to social media to announce their highly anticipated heavyweight title rematch on Feb. 22 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, including ticket information.

“After February 22nd there will be no more unanswered questions,” Wilder wrote. “I will finish what I started, and this time @Tyson_Fury will not be getting up off that canvas so quickly. I’ve proven myself time and time again and I will do it again in February.”

The first fight, which took place at Staples Center on Dec. 1, 2018, ended in a controversial draw that saw the hard-hitting Wilder score two knockdowns but get largely outboxed by the dexterous Fury. The fight is famous for Fury’s ability to get off the canvas from what appeared to be a fight-ending punch in the 12th and final round.

“I’m happy and I’m excited that the rematch is finally happening,” Wilder said in a release. “I want to give the fans what they want to see. I’ve been doing it with my last three outings – Fury, Breazeale and Ortiz. They’ve been spectacular events – from my ring walks where I gather all the energy of the people, to my uniforms that I wear to help spread that energy.

“Then I give them what they all come for – the knockouts, and my knockouts have been amazing. I proved myself the first time and I’m ready to do it again. It was a very controversial fight. I promise my fans that there won’t be any controversy with this one. I’m going to finish it.”

“There’s no more ducking and diving,” Fury said in a release. “The date has been set, and the ‘Bomb Squad’ is about to be securely detonated and the real champion crowned as the world watches on for the most anticipated fight in years. This is unfinished business for me, but come February 22, this dosser will finally get what’s coming to him, and I can’t wait!”

The rematch will be a pay-per-view collaboration between rivals Top Rank/ESPN and PBC/Fox. The fight is expected to be heavily promoted on the networks during their respective NFL super bowl coverage. Top Rank boss Bob Arum has gone so far as to say that he expects 2 million buys. However the rematch plays out, various outlets have reported that a third fight is already in the works for the summer.

 

Jermell Charlo-Tony Harrison rematch peaks at 2.233 million viewers: report

The exciting Jermell Charlo-Tony Harrison rematch Saturday was the second most-watched boxing match of the year, according to a report.

So much for the notion that boxing fans are too busy during the holidays to enjoy a good fight.

The entertaining rematch between Tony Harrison and Jermell Charlo on Fox Saturday had an average audience of 2.223 million, according to a report on BoxingScene.com. The website’s source was Nielsen Media Research.

The Premier Boxing Champions card peaked at 2.233 million during the main event, in which Charlo scored an 11th-round knockout to avenge an earlier loss to Harrison.

Those figures make Harrison-Charlo the second most-viewed boxing match of the year, according to BoxingScene. Only the Keith Thurman-Josesito Lopez (which peaked at 2.765 million viewers) had better numbers.

The telecast was Fox’s last of the year. The network’s 10 boxing shows averaged 1.403 million viewers, which is 12% higher than last year’s average.

Also, PBC on Fox averaged 103% more viewers than Top Rank Boxing on ESPN, which averaged 692,000.

Frank Warren says there will be a Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder III

Whatever the outcome for the Tyson Fury vs. Deontay Wilder rematch on February 22, there will be a third fight, according to Frank Warren.

Whatever happens in the Deontay Wilder vs. Tyson Fury rematch Feb. 22 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, you can count on a third fight.

So says Frank Warren, the co-promoter of Fury. He told the British outlet talkSPORT that the heavyweight rivals have already agreed to fight again in the summer.

“Tyson is going to be back in the ring with Wilder on February 22,” Warren said. “And they will fight again, irrespective of who wins, in the summer.

“So that, at the moment, is all tied up.”

The Feb. 22 rematch – on pay-per-view – will be a bi-partisan effort between rival companies Top Rank (which promotes Fury) and partner ESPN, and Premier Boxing Champions (Wilder) and Fox. Both networks are planning to market the fight heavily through their Super Bowl coverage.

The first fight took place on Dec. 1 of last year at Staples Center in Los Angeles and ended in a disputed draw. Although Wilder scored two knockdowns, many observers believed Fury had outboxed the hard-hitting Alabaman.

 

How to Watch Ohio State vs. Wisconsin, Big Ten Championship Live Stream, Schedule, TV Channel, Start Time

Watch Ohio State vs. Wisconsin Live Online.

Many were unsure if it would happen, but with a 38-17 win over Minnesota, last weekend, Wisconsin and Ohio State will face-off for the second time this season. However, this time it will be for more than a regular-season win. This time it is for the Big Ten Championship on Saturday in Indianapolis. The Badgers have revenge on their minds after a 38-7 beatdown at the hands of the Buckeyes on Oct. 26. A win by No. 8 Wisconsin over No. 1 Ohio State could change the outcome of the College Football Playoff.

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Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

  • When: Saturday, December 7
  • Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
  • TV: FOX
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

Wisconsin has been waiting weeks to get a second chance at facing the Ohio State after a demoralizing loss showed many of the team’s flaws. Head coach Paul Chryst had a lot of positive things to say about the improvement of his team since its loss to the Buckeyes. During his weekly press conference, Chryst said his team is playing at a higher level than the last time the two teams met. That certainly looked to be the case after the Badgers dominated Minnesota.

Whether it’s October or December, the Badgers offense does its best when Heisman hopeful Jonathan Taylor finds success on the ground. Taylor has a chip on his shoulder after being held to a season-low 52 yards rushing in the first matchup. Quarterback Jack Coan will also need to have his best game of the season to make sure that Ohio State isn’t solely focused on the running game. He threw for just 108 yards and one touchdown in the first matchup. On the defensive side, the Buckeyes need to keep an eye on senior linebacker Chris Orr, who had six total tackles and one sack in the first matchup.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields, another Heisman hopeful, will be playing in the game despite some pain he is feeling in his strained knee. He aggravated it during a 56-27 thumping of Michigan last weekend. He’ll be wearing a brace on his left leg, which will no doubt limit his running capabilities. Fields threw for 167 yards and two touchdowns in the first game vs. Wisconsin and rushed for 28 yards. The Badgers defense has to prepare for the explosiveness of running back J.K. Dobbins, who has shined in the last two games against Penn State and Michigan and killed the Badgers for 163 yards on 20 carries. Just as big of an impact player on the defensive side of the ball is Chase Young, who tallied four sacks in the first matchup. He’s considered by most observers to be the best defensive player in the country this season.

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Will the Chargers-Jaguars game be on in your area?

If you’re in the periwinkle area on the map, you’ll get the game on FOX.

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 14 of the 2019 regular season.

If you’re in the periwinkle area on the map, you’ll get the game on FOX, courtesy of 506Sports.

The majority of the nation (red area) will watch the New Orleans Saints take on the San Francisco 49ers. If you’re in the yellow, it’ll be the Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings. People in the green area will get the Washington Redskins and Green Bay Packers. If you’re in the tangerine area, you’ll watch the Atlanta Falcons take on the Carolina Panthers.

It’ll be Dick Stockton and Mark Schlereth calling the Chargers and Jaguars bout. The game will begin at 1:05 p.m. PT.

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Julian Williams to make hometown defense against Jeison Rosario on Jan. 18

Julian William, who owns two of junior middleweight belts, will take on Jeison Rosario at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia on Jan. 11.

Julian Williams will make the first defense of his two junior welterweight titles at home.

Williams is scheduled to face Jeison Rosario on Jan. 18 at Temple University’s Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, it was announced Wednesday in a release. The fight will be televised on Fox.

Williams had been slated to fight in December in a rematch against Jarrett Hurd, whom he dominated in a thrilling fight to win two of the four major belts in the division. But Hurd, for reasons that remain unknown, decided to pull out. (Hurd has hinted that he might move up to middleweight.)

“This is going to be great having a homecoming fight back in Philadelphia,” said Williams (27-1-1, 16 knockouts). “I haven’t fought in Philadelphia since 2011, so I can’t wait to get back in the ring in front of all my people.”

Rosario (19-1-1, 13 KOs) is a notch or two below Hurd, but Williams isn’t looking past the Dominican challenger, who is 7-0-1 since his knockout loss to Nathaniel Gallimore in 2017.

Julian Williams (right) won his titles by upsetting Jarrett Hurd in May. AP Photo / Jose Luis Magana

“Rosario is a good fighter and I’m very familiar with him,” Williams said. “I know he packs a solid punch and that he’s been on a tear ever since his lone loss to Nathaniel Gallimore. So he’ll be a stiff test for me. But I’m prepared to win. Most of all, I’m just excited to defend my titles … as a unified champion in front of my hometown crowd.”

Some had written Williams off after a brutal knockout loss to Jermall Charlo in 2016. But Williams kept his head down the next couple of years, putting together four consecutive victories, before getting another opportunity to challenge for the title against Hurd in May.

The junior middleweight division boasts some of the best talent and matchups in the sport. On Dec. 21, another intriguing 154-pound title rematch will take place between titleholder Tony Harrison and Jermell Charlo. The winner of that fight sets up a potential clash with the winner of Williams-Rosario.

5 things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving holiday

There is a lot to be grateful for in boxing. Here are five things that make me feel fortunate on Thanksgiving.

We all have a lot to be grateful for on this Thanksgiving. Here are five things in the boxing world that make me feel fortunate.

  1. A heavyweight who can knock out a Tyrannosaurus rex. I can understand where the purists are coming from. Deontay Wilder doesn’t have the sublime skill set that normally separates the great fighters from the rest. All I know is how I feel when Wilder lands those bombs to end his fights instantly. There is nothing like it in sports. I’m going to enjoy him as long as he’s around.
  2. The spirit of the underdog. The oddsmakers generally know what they’re doing when they make one fighter a favorite – sometimes a prohibitive favorite – over another fighter. Thank goodness not every underdog buys into the prevailing wisdom. I think we’re all inspired by the fighters who overcome the odds, the “Rockys,” if you will. I’m thinking of you Andy Ruiz Jr. and Julian Williams.
  3. The talent at the top: Non-fans ask me occasionally, “What happened to boxing? Where are the great fighters?” They’re there. Uber-talents like Vassiliy Lomachenko, Terence Crawford, Canelo Alvarez, Naoya Inoue, Oleksandr Usyk, Gennadiy Golovkin, Errol Spence, et al would’ve been successful in any era and are a joy to watch. I just wish more sports fans were aware of that.
  4. An abundance of dates. The dying sport certainly produces a lot of shows, both on television and streaming services. ESPN, ESPN+, Fox, Showtime, DAZN and others have made major investments in the sport. And the quality of the cards has generally been very good. If we could only keep MMA fighters and YouTubers out of the picture.
  5. The fighters themselves. They will always be what I’m most grateful for. These young (sometimes not-so-young) men and women risk their very well being to pursue their dreams and entertain us every time they step through the ropes. From the superstars to the journeymen, they need to know that we appreciate them and what they do. I’ll always admire them.