Ebanie Bridges Stops Shannon O’Connell To Retain Her IBF World Bantamweight Title

Ebanie Bridges Stops Shannon O'Connell To Retain Her IBF World Bantamweight Title It turned into a street fight, a war of attrition, and in that type of fight, there was only going to be one winner. Ebanie Bridges survived a shaky opening round to take control of the fight from the 2nd round onwards to … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges Stops Shannon O’Connell To Retain Her IBF World Bantamweight Title

UFC 282 Main Event Preview & Prediction

UFC 282 Main Event Preview & Prediction By Cathal Geeney Jan ‘Prince of Cieszyn’ Blachowicz v Magomed Ankalaev In a late change to proceedings, the vacant UFC light-heavyweight title will be up for grabs in Las Vegas this weekend as Jan Blachowicz takes on Magomed Ankalaev. This card was initially set to be headlined by … Continue reading UFC 282 Main Event Preview & Prediction

Rhiannon Dixon Impressively Moves To 7-0 In Leeds

Rhiannon Dixon Impressively Moves To 7-0 In Leeds Even for someone who is notoriously self-critical, Rhiannon Dixon will have been extremely pleased with her night's work in Leeds. Dixon impressively improved her professional resume to 7-0 in beating the tough and seasoned Kristine Shergold on points by 80-73 on the referee’s scorecard in the Warrington … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon Impressively Moves To 7-0 In Leeds

Rhiannon Dixon Looking To Close Out The Year In Style

Rhiannon Dixon Looking To Close Out The Year In Style The year started with an extended period of time on the sidelines. It could end with Rhiannon Dixon leaving 2022 extending her professional resume to seven fights unbeaten. An operation to resolve a long-term hand injury kept Rhiannon Dixon out of action until a Spanish … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon Looking To Close Out The Year In Style

WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NINA HUGHES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM

WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NINA HUGHES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM Essex native plans on unifying the 118lbs division Newly crowned WBA Bantamweight Champion of the World Nina Hughes has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The 40-year-old from Billericay in Essex, who is trained by Kevin Lilley and managed by Lee Eaton, … Continue reading WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NINA HUGHES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM

A Boxing Memory: ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Road To Greatness

A Boxing Memory: 'Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Road to Greatness By Ben Lonsdale Smokin’ Joe Frazier may be best remembered for being the greatest rival of Muhammed Ali after they battled it out on three occasions making it one of the biggest trilogies the sport has ever seen, but there was much more to the life … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Road To Greatness

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Bumphus

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Bumphus Addicted to drugs. Died prematurely. A familiar story. There are many such stories in boxing. Add Johnny Bumphus to that never-ending list. Born in Tacoma, Washington the boxing journey started when he was just 8 and his amateur career saw him win National AAU and Golden Gloves titles at featherweight … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Johnny Bumphus

Lori Grinker: “Just being a part of people’s lives so outside of my own and being able to photograph them, that’s what hooked me on journalism and documentary photography.”

Lori Grinker: “Just being a part of people’s lives so outside of my own and being able to photograph them, that’s what hooked me on journalism and documentary photography. The privilege of being invited into people’s lives to document it.” By Chris Akers                                                           Boxing is the one sport that has always attracted the … Continue reading Lori Grinker: “Just being a part of people’s lives so outside of my own and being able to photograph them, that’s what hooked me on journalism and documentary photography.”

WARRINGTON: KEEP ON F***ING DOUBTING ME!

WARRINGTON: KEEP ON F***ING DOUBTING ME! 'The Leeds Warrior' fired up ahead of Lopez defence Josh Warrington has warned his Featherweight rivals to underestimate him at their own peril ahead of his IBF World Title defence against Mandatory Challenger Luis Alberto Lopez at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday December 10, shown live … Continue reading WARRINGTON: KEEP ON F***ING DOUBTING ME!