Rising British Stars: By Bryan Connolly Boxing globally is getting more exciting with every show that passes, and in Britain the depth of fighters and athletes coming through has never been so great. Growing up in the late 80s and 90s, the spectators was in awe of some great champions but the competition wasn't always … Continue reading Rising British Stars
The UFC 227 rumour mill has been gathering pace this week, rumoured fights for the UFC PPV in August include GSP V Nate Diaz and Luke Rockhold making his move up to light heavyweight to square off against Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson. It looks as though we have another possible fight to add the list, … Continue reading UFC 227 Rumour Mill:
A Boxing Memory: Henry Armstrong By Brendan McComish Henry Armstrong (1912-1988) became the first boxer in history to hold world titles in three separate weight classes at the same time. After retiring from boxing, Armstrong became an ordained Baptist minister, working with disadvantaged youth. He also wrote the autobiographical "God, Gloves, and Glory" (1956). Born … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Henry Armstrong
Luke Rockhold Making a Move Up By Ross Markey Talented striker Luke Rockhold is expected to make his first appearance at Light Heavyweight at UFC 227 this August, as he faces two time title chaser Alexander 'The Mauler' Gustafsson in a 205lbs bout. UFC President Dana White outlined a hugely ambitious plan for the Las … Continue reading Luke Rockhold Making a Move Up
GSP V Nate Diaz: In The Works By Ross Markey Arguably, one of the most surprising match ups in recent octagon memory, is a real possibility as former Middleweight and Welterweight king Georges 'Rush' St-Pierre is in line for a bizarre Lightweight bow against Stockton striker Nate Diaz. Canadian fan favorite St-Pierre returned in blistering … Continue reading GSP V Nate Diaz: In The Works for UFC 227
Matthew Hatton often fought his career in the shadow of his older brother Ricky, but he was in his own right a very decent operator himself, which gets lost in comparison of his brothers’ achievements, not helped by having many fights on the undercard of Ricky’s big nights. Boxing on the undercard of shows headlined … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Matthew Hatton
A Boxing Memory: Ricky Hatton v Kostya Tszyu Ricky Hatton was 38-0 and the WBU light welterweight champion, but he was growing frustrated with his career, he wanted the big fights. The WBU was lightly regarded in world terms, certainly in comparison with the likes of the WBC, WBA and the IBF, who were the … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Ricky Hatton v Kostya Tszyu
The UFC have just posted this on their website: UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and The Walt Disney Company’s new Direct-To-Consumer & International segment along with ESPN, have reached an immersive, multi-year media rights agreement for exclusive live UFC content on ESPN+, as well as across a variety of ESPN’s television, social … Continue reading UFC reaches groundbreaking deal with Walt Disney Company and ESPN
Bellator 199: MMA fans are spoilt for choice this weekend, UFC 224, BAMMA 35 and Bellator 199 give the fans plenty of viewing options. Bellator 199 has plenty of interest, the red hot and much touted prospect Aaron Pico is in action again. Labelled by some the best prospect the sport has ever seen, takes … Continue reading Bellator 199
Khan Wants Brook: Judging from comments made in an interview with Sky Sports, Amir Khan has made a fight with domestic rival Kell Brook his priority. "I want to fight again in September, and I want to come back with a big bang again," Khan exclusively told Sky Sports. "I've had my time off. I … Continue reading Khan Wants Brook
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