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James Hicken

James is a sports reporter at The Independent, starting his journalism career in 2024. He writes about boxing, MMA, tennis, and Formula 1, while also expressing an interest in and covering sports betting. He has interviewed notable figures in boxing such as Amir Khan, as well as reporting from ringside while covering the latest from the sports betting world both in the UK and US.

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<p>Devin Haney during his overturned loss to Ryan Garcia in April 2024</p>
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Haney tells Crawford what he should do next after beating Canelo

<p>Frank Warren on Fabio Wardley (Gareth Fuller/PA)</p>
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Warren provides update on potential Usyk vs Wardley undisputed fight

<p>Devin Haney (left) and Ryan Garcia clashed in the ring in 2024</p>
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Haney explains why he is dropping lawsuit against rival Garcia

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Haney explains why he is dropping lawsuit against rival Garcia

<p>Devin Haney (left) and Ryan Garcia clashed in the ring in 2024</p>
<p>Canelo Alvarez at the final press conference for his fight with Terence Crawford</p>
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Canelo gives update on future as he celebrates huge career milestone

<p>Nico Ali Walsh</p>
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Ali’s grandson held to draw on ‘Thrilla in Manila 2’ card

<p>Fabio Wardley pulled off a surprise victory (Steven Paston/PA)</p>
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Wardley speaks out on Parker rematch after controversial stoppage win

<p>Moses Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round (Steve Welsh/PA)</p>
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Adeleye reacts to Itauma fight rumours amid hunt for next opponent

<p>Moses Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round (Steve Welsh/PA)</p>
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Adeleye reacts to Itauma fight rumours amid hunt for next opponent

<p>Jake Paul is due to box Gervonta Davis next</p>
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Paul hits out at ‘scared’ Fury for potential rematch purse demands

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How Wardley improved to beat Parker and what it could mean for Usyk

<p>Tyson Fury, right, said he wants a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk following his loss in December (Nick Potts/PA)</p>
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Fury’s dad reveals stance on son’s potential retirement U-turn

<p>Joseph Parker (left) and Fabio Wardley face off at their final press conference</p>
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The one punch Parker could use to shatter Wardley’s world title dream

<p>Joseph Parker celebrates his early knockout of Martin Bakole</p>
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How Parker bounced back from devastating loss to close in on glory

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Surprise card added to Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis fight week

<p>Undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk remains the man to beat</p>
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Usyk told he must face Parker for ‘perfect resume’

<p>Fabio Wardley celebrates winning his fight against Justis Huni (Steven Paston/PA)</p>
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Is Fabio Wardley the UK’s answer to Deontay Wilder?

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Surprise card added to Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis fight week

<p>Undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk remains the man to beat</p>
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Usyk told he must face Parker for ‘perfect resume’

<p>Fabio Wardley celebrates winning his fight against Justis Huni (Steven Paston/PA)</p>
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Is Fabio Wardley the UK’s answer to Deontay Wilder?

<p>Joseph Parker celebrates his early knockout of Martin Bakole</p>
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Parker snubs Joshua and Whyte as he names his strongest opponent ever

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Parker snubs Joshua and Whyte as he names his strongest opponent ever

<p>Joseph Parker celebrates his early knockout of Martin Bakole</p>
<p>Andy Lee (left) with New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker</p>
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How Parker turned his career around after trainer switch to Andy Lee

<p>Daniel Dubois punches Anthony Joshua during the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight</p>
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Anthony Joshua’s return this year now ‘50-50’ with two shows targeted

<p>Chris Eubank Jr punches Conor Benn</p>
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Eubank Jr opens up on winning over the public ahead of Benn rematch

<p>Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois (left) in action during their IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World heavyweight bout (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Oleksandr Usyk’s return date and likely next opponent revealed

<p>Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois (left) in action during their IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO World heavyweight bout (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Oleksandr Usyk’s return date and likely next opponent revealed

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Parker-Wardley: Five epic heavyweight battles at the O2 Arena

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Jake Paul vs Gervonta Davis to have ‘big knockout bonus’

<p>Terence Crawford after beating Canelo Alvarez</p>
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Ex-undisputed champion calls out Crawford for ‘best fight of this era’

<p>Jaron Ennis in action against Karen Chukhadzhian in 2023</p>
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Former Ennis rival predicts winner of potential Ortiz fight

<p>Lennox Lewis retired after beating Vitali Klitschko in 2003 (Nick Potts/PA)</p>
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Lewis names his top five fighters ever... and two key names miss out

<p>Promoter Eddie Hearn (left) with Anthony Joshua</p>
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Hearn makes shock revelation over Joshua’s comeback fight

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Weight jumping or one-division domination – which is more impressive?

<p>Terence Crawford beat Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas (David Becker/AP)</p>
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Sheeraz denies Canelo is ‘finished’ as he eyes biggest fight yet

<p>Derek Chisora speaks to the crowd after winning the IBF world heavyweight title eliminator bout against Otto Wallin</p>
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Heavyweight star claims he has accepted landmark fight with Chisora

<p>Conor Benn show his dejection after the verdict at the end of his first encounter with Chris Eubank Jr (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Benn drops out of world rankings ahead of Eubank Jr rematch

<p>Moses Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round (Steve Welsh/PA)</p>
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Itauma ordered to face ex-Anthony Joshua rival for heavyweight title

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Itauma ordered to face ex-Anthony Joshua rival for heavyweight title

<p>Moses Itauma knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round (Steve Welsh/PA)</p>
<p>Moses Itauma (right) made short work of Dillian Whyte</p>
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Wilder conqueror welcomes fight with Itauma

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Briton removed from Paul vs Davis undercard after injury setback

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The similarities that show Ennis can emulate Crawford

<p>Jaron Ennis in action against Karen Chukhadzhian in 2023</p>
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World champion targets Ennis next to prove he is ‘the best’

<p>Jaron Ennis in action against Karen Chukhadzhian in 2023</p>
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World champion targets Ennis next to prove he is ‘the best’

<p>Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois, left, in action at Wembley (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Dubois sent ominous warning ahead of heavyweight title eliminator

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Wilder reveals when he will next fight with ‘contract signed already’

<p>Anthony Yarde (right) will face David Benavidez next</p>
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Yarde eyes Canelo showdown in 2026 after third world-title shot

<p>Chris Eubank (left) in action against Conor Benn</p>
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Eubank, Benn: Britain’s best fighters to miss out on the Hall of Fame

<p>Ryan Garcia (right) beat Devin Haney on points in April</p>
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Garcia names world champion he wants to fight next

<p>Harlem Eubank ahead of his fight with Timo Schwarzkopf in 2023</p>
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Eubank comeback fight announced after loss as he eyes world title shot

<p>There have been calls for rising British heavyweight Moses Itauma (right) to take on undisputed champion Oleksandr Usyk (Bradley Collyer/Steve Welsh/PA)</p>
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Itauma reveals why he would take a fight with Usyk right now

<p>Terence Crawford after beating Canelo Alvarez</p>
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Crawford’s coach claims beating Canelo was ‘easy’

<p>Chris Eubank Jr, right, won by unanimous decision in his first encounter with Conor Benn in April (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Eubank Jr reveals why he rejected retirement to take Benn rematch

<p>Manny Pacquiao (right) during his title challenge against Mario Barrios</p>
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Pacquiao’s return delayed as new date for world title shot targeted

<p>Lawrence Okolie after winning the WBC Silver heavyweight title</p>
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Okolie makes bold prediction for Parker and Wardley’s heavyweight duel

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Okolie makes bold prediction for Parker and Wardley’s heavyweight duel

<p>Lawrence Okolie after winning the WBC Silver heavyweight title</p>
<p>Conor Benn show his dejection after the verdict at the end of his first encounter with Chris Eubank Jr (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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New world champion expects to ‘dominate’ Benn in UK showdown

<p>Undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk remains the man to beat (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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The boxers to feature in films as Usyk stars in The Smashing Machine

<p>Chris Eubank Jr, left, accused Conor Benn, right, and Eddie Hearn of dirty tactics in their first bout</p>
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Nelson reveals why he is backing Benn to win Eubank Jr rematch

<p>Lewis Crocker celebrating his win over Paddy Donovan</p>
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Frampton drops verdict on potential Crocker vs Benn fight

<p>Lewis Crocker celebrating his win over Paddy Donovan</p>
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Frampton drops verdict on potential Crocker vs Benn fight

<p>Fabio Wardley celebrates winning his fight against Justis Huni (Steven Paston/PA)</p>
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Wardley admits fight with Itauma is possible – but under one condition

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Hearn teases deal that will ‘shake up the boxing world’

<p>Moses Itauma (right) made short work of Dillian Whyte</p>
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Itauma linked to two potential foes ahead of planned December fight

<p>Terence Crawford after beating Canelo Alvarez</p>
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Crawford’s coach reveals ‘real easy’ gameplan for victory over Canelo

<p>Moses Itauma is one of the most exciting names in the heavyweight division</p>
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Itauma’s next fight date announced as young Brit shares Chisora card

<p>The Filipino stunned the American to hand him his first defeat of his career in an entertaining fight</p>
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Former Pacquiao rival vows to take world champion to ‘a bad place’

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Hearn names ex-champion he wants Allen to face after Makhmudov test

<p>Joseph Parker weighed in without opponent Martin Bakole, who is still preparing for their fight</p>
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Parker eyes ‘unfinished business’ with old foe after Wardley showdown

<p>The unbeaten David Benavidez should provide a difficult test for Anthony Yarde</p>
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Who are boxing’s most-avoided world champions?

<p>Terence Crawford (right) during his win over Canelo Alvarez</p>
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Unbeaten world champion offers Crawford the chance to make history

<p>Hopes are still alive over a Tyson Fury (left) and Anthony Joshua fight</p>
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Joshua’s trainer gives worrying update on Fury super-fight

<p>Anthony Joshua (left) could face Deontay Wilder if Fury does not return (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Joshua’s comeback fight: Who could be on the 10-man shortlist?

Boxing

Lewis Crocker could make his first title defence against British rival

<p>Tyson Fury, right, said he wants a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk following his loss in December (Nick Potts/PA)</p>
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Joshua-Fury, Canelo-Sheeraz: Fights we need in each weight division

<p>APTOPIX Davis Garcia Boxing</p>
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Garcia, Davis, Haney, Lopez: What happened to the ‘Next Four Kings’?

<p>Mike Tyson (left) and Floyd Mayweather</p>
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Mayweather teases shock comeback after Mike Tyson exhibition clash

<p>Tyson Fury, right, said he wants a rematch with Oleksandr Usyk following his loss in December (Nick Potts/PA)</p>
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Joshua-Fury, Canelo-Sheeraz: Fights we need in each weight division

<p>APTOPIX Davis Garcia Boxing</p>
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Garcia, Davis, Haney, Lopez: What happened to the ‘Next Four Kings’?

<p>Mike Tyson (left) and Floyd Mayweather</p>
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Mayweather teases shock comeback after Mike Tyson exhibition clash

<p>Jake Paul is due to box Gervonta Davis next</p>
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A world title and a fight on the moon: Jake Paul’s five-year plan

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Crawford, Usyk: Boxing’s world champions getting better with age

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Itauma backed to become pound-for-pound No 1 amid incredible rise

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All-British world title bout ordered as Taylor loses undisputed status

<p>Chris Eubank Jr during a press conference</p>
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Eubank Jr reveals role his father will play in Benn rematch

<p>Chris Eubank Jr defeated Liam Smith with a 10th-round stoppage in Manchester (Peter Byrne/PA)</p>
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Eubank Jr to reunite with former trainer ahead of Benn rematch

<p>ÁLVAREZ-DERROTA</p>
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Who could Canelo face in final two fights of his Saudi contract?

<p>Undisputed world heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk remains the man to beat (Bradley Collyer/PA)</p>
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Usyk plays in charity match after injury claim delayed title defence

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