A Boxing Memory: Benn v Eubank 1 The recent big domestic punch-up between George Groves and Chris Eubank Jr brings back memories of another all British clash, the classic middleweight scrap from 1990, the first fight between Nigel Benn and Chris Eubank. The NEC in Birmingham played host to one of the most savage fights … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Benn v Eubank 1
Month: May 2018
Amanda Nunes: Under The Radar
Amanda Nunes: Under The Radar Despite destroying two legends of the sport in Miesha Tate and Ronda Rousey in consecutive fights in 2016, Amanda Nunes still I feel goes largely under the radar. Nunes ripped the women's bantamweight title from Tate at UFC 200 then as Joe Rogan famously said "Lit Rousey up like a … Continue reading Amanda Nunes: Under The Radar
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Jorge Linares
Vasyl Lomachenko vs Jorge Linares By Bryan Connolly WBA World Lightweight Title What a main event we have on out hands live on BoxNation from midnight UK time. The Ukrainian superstar Lomachenko (10-1) challenges the Venezuelan fighting machine Linares (44-3) for the WBA world lightweight title. As spectators we are treated to the best lightweight … Continue reading Vasyl Lomachenko vs Jorge Linares
A Closer Look At UFC 224 Challenger, Raquel Pennington
A Closer Look At UFC 224 Challenger, Raquel Pennington By Ryan Cambridge At UFC 224 in Brazil, Amanda Nunes will have a new challenger for her crown in Raquel Pennington. Prior to the event, we’re going to dive in and look at the lady we know as Raquel “Rocky” Pennington. Pennington grew up in Colorado … Continue reading A Closer Look At UFC 224 Challenger, Raquel Pennington
FIGHT PREDICTIONS:
It's certainly a packed weekend of fights in the world of boxing and MMA. In MMA we have UFC 224, Bellator 199 plus a big BAMMA card in Dublin and in boxing we have the much anticipated Lomachenko v Linares match up and in the UK the battle for the British heavyweight title takes place … Continue reading FIGHT PREDICTIONS:
Sam Sexton v Hughie Fury
The British heavyweight scene is pretty vibrant these days with the likes of Anthony Joshua, Tyson Fury and others dominating the headlines, but we have a British heavyweight champion that rarely gets any print. Tomorrow night in Bolton live on Channel 5 Sam Sexton for once gets the limelight when he defends his British heavyweight … Continue reading Sam Sexton v Hughie Fury
Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier II official for UFC on Fox 30 in Calgary:
Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier II official for UFC on Fox 30 in Calgary: By Ross Markey Surging Lightweight contender Dustin 'The Diamond' Poirier will run back his controversial 'No Contest' with former division kingpin Eddie Alvarez this July as a rematch between the exciting pair has been made official for UFC on Fox 30 … Continue reading Eddie Alvarez vs. Dustin Poirier II official for UFC on Fox 30 in Calgary:
The Octagon Returns to Rio for UFC 224
The Octagon Returns to Rio for UFC 224 By Dan McConnell The UFC’s octagon returns to Rio De Janeiro Brazil this Saturday May 12th, at the Juenesse Arena. Headlining the bill is current UFC Women’s Bantamweight champion and Brazil’s own Amanda Nunes who is on a 6 fight win streak, defeating former champions in Ronda … Continue reading The Octagon Returns to Rio for UFC 224
John Lineker vs. Brian Kelleher: What will go down:
John Lineker vs. Brian Kelleher: What will go down: By Ross Markey A hugely interesting meeting at 135lbs finds it's way to the main card of UFC 224 this weekend in Rio de Janeiro, as home town striker John 'Hands Of Stone' Lineker faces surging American contender Brian 'Boom' Kelleher, with possible title implications on … Continue reading John Lineker vs. Brian Kelleher: What will go down:
Yair Rodriguez Cut From The UFC
Numerous outlets are reporting the sensational news that the much hyped prospect Yair Rodriguez has apparently been cut from the UFC for refusing to fight Zabit Magomedsharipov and previously turning down a fight with Ricardo Lamas. Rodriguez (11-2) hasn't fought since he took a too much too soon fight against Frankie Edgar in May of last … Continue reading Yair Rodriguez Cut From The UFC









