A Boxing Memory: Bobby Chacon

A Boxing Memory: Bobby Chacon The Hall of Famer Bobby Chacon fought hard. He lived hard. Because of both, his prime was cut short. His life also. Chacon was only 64 when he sadly passed away in 2016. The old warrior had long been suffering from dementia pugilistica, and a fall he suffered in a … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Bobby Chacon →

Al Mitchell: A Life in Boxing

Al Mitchell: A Life in Boxing By Matt Elliott On the 31st October this year, as doorbells around the world prepare themselves for the annual onslaught of trick-and-treaters desperately seeking out their next hit of candy, the revered boxing coach Alfred Mitchell, affectionally known as ‘Coach Al’, will be sitting down to celebrate his eightieth … Continue reading Al Mitchell: A Life in Boxing →

Boxing Media: A Touch of Balance

Boxing Media: A Touch of Balance One article by Eliott Worsell in Boxing News might not quite have started a full-blown Civil War in the world of boxing media, but it has most certainly opened a deep chasm of debate. A little bit of ageism, snobbery, resentment, lack of acceptance, and understanding from both sides … Continue reading Boxing Media: A Touch of Balance →

Al Mitchell (on Mikaela Mayer): “She listens, she trains hard and with each fight, I see her getting better and better.”

Al Mitchell (on Mikaela Mayer): “She listens, she trains hard and with each fight, I see her getting better and better.” By Matt Elliott When Al Mitchell started on his coaching journey, he could never have predicted that he would end up training females, let alone helping to guide the professional career of one of … Continue reading Al Mitchell (on Mikaela Mayer): “She listens, she trains hard and with each fight, I see her getting better and better.” →

A Boxing Memory: The Thrilla in Manila

A Boxing Memory: The Thrilla in Manila “Ali and Frazier weren’t fighting for the heavyweight championship of the world. They were fighting for the heavyweight championship of each other.” Thomas Hauser In 1975, at the time of their third and final meeting, Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier weren’t quite damaged beyond repair. That would come later. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: The Thrilla in Manila →

Claressa Shields: “My goal is to knock her out as soon as the chance comes.”

Claressa Shields: “My goal is to knock her out as soon as the chance comes.” Undisputed Middleweight Champion Claressa Shields Rematches Four-Division Champion Hanna Gabriels Saturday, June 3 in First Boxing Event at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit & Streaming on DAZN Boxing superstar Claressa “G.W.O.A.T.” Shields has set her sights squarely on an emphatic victory in … Continue reading Claressa Shields: “My goal is to knock her out as soon as the chance comes.” →

A Boxing Memory: Julio Cesar Chavez

A Boxing Memory: Julio Cesar Chavez Julio Cesar Chavez has fought many things in his life. One hundred and fifteen times, he fought as a professional. But the demons he fought during and after his career were perhaps his hardest-ever opponent. Drink and drugs, the downfall of many, very nearly claimed the life of Chavez. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Julio Cesar Chavez →

A Boxing Memory: Eusebio Pedroza

A Boxing Memory: Eusebio Pedroza In 1985, the brilliant and long-reigning WBA featherweight champion Eusebio Pedroza was still a formidable fighter. The decline may have been setting in, but if Barry McGuigan thought he would give up that title without a fight, he would have been greatly mistaken. But McGuigan would have expected a tough … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Eusebio Pedroza →

Buatsi Snaps Stepien’s Undefeated Record in BOXXER Birmingham Headliner

Buatsi Snaps Stepien's Undefeated Record in BOXXER Birmingham Headliner Olympic medalist Joshua Buatsi cruised to a commanding Unanimous Decision victory at the Resorts World Arena, Birmingham and live on Sky Sports. The undefeated Light Heavyweight earned scorecards of 97-94, 98-92, and 100-90 from the judges, impressively shutting down a determined and heavy-handed opponent in Pawel Stepien.Buatsi was measured … Continue reading Buatsi Snaps Stepien’s Undefeated Record in BOXXER Birmingham Headliner →

Ben Whittaker Blows Out Jordan Grant in Three Rounds

Ben Whittaker Blows Out Jordan Grant in Three Rounds While much of the ring walk was lost on this old-timer, the performance most certainly wasn't. Echoes of a certain big punching featherweight from another era, Ben Whittaker showboated in the opening three minutes that some will have found distasteful, especially, when doing it against a … Continue reading Ben Whittaker Blows Out Jordan Grant in Three Rounds →