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Peckham middleweight Derrick Osaze set to box over longer distance as he chases title fights

Ultimate Boxxer III victor Derrick Osaze is due to box on September 20 – and is set for a six-rounder so that he can be eligible for title fights. The 25-year-old boxed three times in one night in May as he banked £50,000 after winning the middleweight tournament. But that competition saw the bouts take…

Ultimate Boxxer is Nottingham’s ‘Punching Preacher’

A youth pastor and professional boxer has said he draws strength from his faith and his ministry to help him in the ring. Derrick Osaze – know as the “Punching Preacher” – became Ultimate Boxxer III middleweight champion in May live on BT Sport and is now preparing for his next fight later this month.…