Emma Dolan vs. Shannon Ryan: Big Fight Preview It might not get the traction it deserves, but the rematch on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield between Emma Dolan and Shannon Ryan is a highly intriguing fight with genuine world title implications. The British, Commonwealth and IBF Intercontinental super-flyweight titles will be on … Continue reading Emma Dolan vs. Shannon Ryan: Big Fight Preview
Dalton Smith: Beyond The Ropes Dalton gets a hometown first defence of his WBC world super-lightweight title on Saturday night. Sheffield’s Utilita Arena will play host to a difficult-looking night for Smith. The 32-year-old Alberto Puello has only lost once in his professional career, and the former two-time world champion is coming to Yorkshire to … Continue reading Dalton Smith: Beyond The Ropes
Gemma Richardson: "I am excited to do my first ten-rounder." In August, Gemma Richardson made her second appearance on an MVP show, and extended her unbeaten start to her professional career. Richardson won every one of the six rounds against the vastly more experienced Kirstie Bavington. A 60-54 points decision allowed the former amateur star … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I am excited to do my first ten-rounder.”
Emma Dolan: Against All Odds Emma Dolan will head to Sheffield on Saturday night with a determination to repeat a previous victory and get herself back into world title contention. It was a difficult night in April at the Olympia. A long-awaited world title challenge ended in a manner that nobody saw coming. A devastating … Continue reading Emma Dolan: Against All Odds
Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes Fabio Wardley has achieved much, if not all, of his unlikely success on his unshakable self-belief. A firm conviction that no matter how hard it gets inside a boxing ring, he will find what he needs to pull off a remarkable victory. Even in that incredibly brutal first fight with … Continue reading Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes
Daylight Robbery: Michael Gomez Jnr Denied a Deserved Victory on Saturday Night Robbery is an overused term in boxing. It's thrown around far too easily. A close fight doesn't constitute a fighter being denied a rightful victory. But at the O2 Arena on Saturday night, we saw a heavy dose of daylight robbery. Michael Gomez … Continue reading Daylight Robbery: Michael Gomez Jnr Denied a Deserved Victory on Saturday Night
Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds Fabio Wardley (20-2-1) badly needed a good start in his much-anticipated rematch against Daniel Dubois (24-3) on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. Sadly for him, it didn't come. In truth, it couldn't have started any worse for him. Dubois landed one almighty right hand … Continue reading Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds
Jasmina Zapotoczna: "I am ready for the fight of my life.""I am good. I am very good, actually. Finally." They were the opening words of Jasmina Zapotoczna as we connected over Zoom. That seemingly permanent smile beaming even brighter. Finally, being the key word. After what must have seemed like an eternity for any fight … Continue reading Jasmina Zapotoczna: “I am ready for the fight of my life.”
Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Their first fight was either highly entertaining or deeply uncomfortable. Your viewpoint is largely dependent on whether your mind is focused on the here and now. Or what will come further down the line. Eleven rounds that will undoubtedly take its toll on both the … Continue reading Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Christina Desmond: History & More Christina Desmond and Louise Creaven created a little slice of history in Cork on Friday night. The first-ever all-Irish title fight on the female side of the sport. It was Desmond who left the ring as the BUI Irish super-lightweight champion courtesy of unanimous scorecards of 99-92, 99-91, and 99-91. … Continue reading Christina Desmond: History & More
