Tyson Fury, Anthony Joshua Along With Boxing World Mourn Demise of Queen Elizabeth II
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Queen Elizabeth II is dead!
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch-for seven decades, died peacefully at age 96. The heartbreaking news became public knowledge when The Royal Family announced it on their official Twitter handle. Soon after the official announcement, the boxing world mourned the Queen’s sad demise.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
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From prominent names like Jake Paul & Anthony Joshua to boxing legends such as Amir Khan, everyone from the boxing world sent their condolences.
Anthony Joshua, who once received the Queen Elizabeth II Special OBE Award from the Queen herself, penned a dedicated tweet to mourn her death.
Rest In Peace 🤍 https://t.co/Nu5i6f0h8Y
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyjoshua) September 8, 2022
Undefeated heavyweight champion Tyson Fury wished for her to get a ‘bed’ in heaven.
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Dignity defined. An inspirational leader for many generations. Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II.
— Jake Paul (@jakepaul) September 8, 2022
Rip Queen Elizabeth II
— ksi (@KSI) September 8, 2022
RIP Queen Elizabeth I've just heard & am devastated we all knew end was near but to me our Queen was like a member of each of our family. I was lucky & blessed to meet her few times. She was the Matriarch Mother of our nation. My thoughts are with the Royal family sad sad day pic.twitter.com/zwMZsX2iv0
— Frank Bruno MBE 🇬🇧 (@frankbrunoboxer) September 8, 2022
A very sad day for us all.
Our Queen Elizabeth has sadly passed away. #Rip #queenelizabeth #Lilibet pic.twitter.com/dfMbcrZYmZ— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) September 8, 2022
Boxing promoters Eddie Hearn & Frank Warren also paid their respects.
Rest in peace Your Majesty..thank you for everything ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Qza6ocGuwE
— Eddie Hearn (@EddieHearn) September 8, 2022
Such sad news that our respected Queen Elizabeth has passed away.
The Queen was a constant and a loyal servant to our Nation and people. Sincere condolences to The Royal Family.
God bless her and may she rest in peace. https://t.co/RA1WLyiu7D
— Frank Warren (@frankwarren_tv) September 8, 2022
What hope we got now the Queen is dead. Country was already on the ropes https://t.co/EcjgNGVX2e
— Sunny Edwards (@SunnyEdwards) September 8, 2022
Andrew Tate’s brother, Tristan Tate, showered praises on Queen Elizabeth II.
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R.I.P 🕊❤️ https://t.co/gpDj7k7aha
— Ben Davison (@BenDavison_) September 8, 2022
More reactions to Queen’s demise from the boxing world
Undoubtedly, this sad news of the Queen’s demise, not just in the boxing world, sent shockwaves to the entire world. Here are some more condolences sent by prominent boxing personalities to The Royal Family.
RIP 🥺🫶🏼❤️ https://t.co/VWUjhY7bLR
— Blonde Bomber 🥊💁🏼♀️ (@EbanieBridges) September 8, 2022
Sed day For Britain https://t.co/Pa4wSbnbnZ
— Isaac warrior lowe (@isaaclowe6) September 8, 2022
American undefeated WBO, IBF, and The Ring female super featherweight champion, Mikaela Mayer, also sent her condolences to the people of the UK.
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My condolences to the people of the UK…rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth.❤️
— Mikaela Mayer (@MikaelaMayer1) September 8, 2022
RIP Queen Elizabeth II 🙏 End of an era. Not only the longest standing monarch but a mother, grandmother & great grandmother who will be missed dearly
— Caroline Pearce (@CarolinePearce) September 8, 2022
Rest In Peace #QueenElizabeth 🙏🏼
— Michelle Joy Phelps (@MichellePhelps) September 8, 2022
Our deepest sympathies are with Her Majesty’s family, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/XB8ZuvLsnS
— DAZN (@dazngroup) September 8, 2022
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Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall’s undisputed fight could get postponed following Queen Elizabeth’s death
At the time of writing, Claressa Shields vs. Savannah Marshall’s undisputed title clash is scheduled to take place on September 10, 2022, at The O2 Arena, in London, England. This is slated to be a historic all-female card, with the co-main event featuring another significant title bout between Mikaela Mayer and Alycia Baumgardner.
Fans are excited to look forward to this all-female historic card. However, the event could get postponed due to Queen Elizabeth’s sad demise.
Renowned journalist Chris Mannix reported earlier that the promoters were scrambling to come up with a plan “in the event the Queen passes in the next two days.” Per his Tweet, a postponement should be expected.
With Queen Elizabeth’s health in question, promoters of #ShieldsMarshall are scrambling to come up with a plan in the event the Queen passes in the next two days. Expectation is that all events—including sports—will be postponed.
— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) September 8, 2022
Meanwhile, boxing journalist Jake Donovan, with a recent update, said the fight card is still intact and has not yet been postponed.
However, it could change “depending on memorial plans for the late Queen Elizabeth II.”
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Claressa Shields also sent her condolences.
My condolences to the people of the UK 🇬🇧 Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth ❤️
— Claressa Gwoat Shields (@Claressashields) September 8, 2022
Former junior lightweight champion Jamel Herring shared his reaction on the Shields vs Marshall card in light of the Queen’s demise.
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Boxing twitter right now…#ShieldsMarshall pic.twitter.com/9mUFqZnokm
— Jamel Herring (@JamelHerring) September 8, 2022
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The bottom line is that fans who were looking forward to this event should expect a postponement.
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