Paddy Pimblett Moves To 3-0 In The UFC There are echoes of the early days of Conor McGregor. The same type of hype and expectation that McGregor enjoyed in those embryonic stages of his spectacular initial run. McGregor went on to become a true superstar of his sport. Make no mistake, Paddy Pimblett is on … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett Moves To 3-0 In The UFC
Molly McCann Delivers In London Once Again Like the old bus reference, you wait four years for a UFC finish, and now Molly McCann has two. London has been kind to McCann. It was again. The O2 Arena needed a little lift of spirits, McCann served up what they needed. It wasn't quite as dramatic … Continue reading Molly McCann Delivers In London Once Again
Eubank vs Benn: The Next Chapter At the time of writing, the fight isn't signed, sealed and delivered yet. But barring any last-minute shenanigans, it is a case of when and not if, we get the next chapter in the Eubank Benn story confirmed. It carries more than a hint of nostalgia, and will no … Continue reading Eubank vs Benn: The Next Chapter
Elise Glynn: "If I don't get the chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics I probably will turn pro." The rise in women’s boxing shows no sign of slowing down. The depth is improving, and when more of the amateur elite turn over, it will only improve further. And with fighters, many won't have heard … Continue reading Elise Glynn: “If I don’t get the chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics I probably will turn pro.”
UFC STAR MOLLY MCCANN CAN BE BOXING HIT, SAYS LISA WHITESIDE AFTER SPARS Lisa Whiteside believes UFC star Molly McCann would be a force to be reckoned with if she ever swapped mixed martial arts for boxing. Whiteside and McCann have been long-time sparring partners and the pair shared rounds at the Rotunda ABC gym in … Continue reading UFC STAR MOLLY MCCANN CAN BE BOXING HIT, SAYS LISA WHITESIDE AFTER SPARS
JOSH KELLY: I’LL BE LOOKING AT THAT LIST OF WORLD RANKED FIGHTERS AND TARGETING WHOEVER I NEED TO FACE TO GET TO THEM BELTS Josh Kelly (11-1-1, 7 KOs) is in confident mood ahead of his WBO International Super Welterweight Championship fight against Lucas Bastida (18-1-1, 10 KOs) on Saturday 30 July at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, … Continue reading JOSH KELLY: I’LL BE LOOKING AT THAT LIST OF WORLD RANKED FIGHTERS AND TARGETING WHOEVER I NEED TO FACE TO GET TO THEM BELTS
'SMOKIN’ BERT COOPER: ONE PUNCH FROM GLORY By Dean Berks A puncher’s chance. Writers and reporters regularly use this description when a heavy-handed fighter is the prohibited underdog and is generally granted the opinion that they have only one way to win the fight: If they can land the proverbial knockout blow. But that is … Continue reading ‘SMOKIN’ BERT COOPER: ONE PUNCH FROM GLORY
LUCAS BASTIDA: STABBINGS, LEGACY, AND THE BATTLE TO THE TOP OF BOXING Lucas Bastida (18-1-1, 10 KOs) has had to overcome some of the most shocking of circumstances to put himself in a position to fight Josh Kelly (11-1-1, 7 KOs) for the WBO International Super Welterweight belt on Saturday 30 July at the Vertu Motors Arena in … Continue reading LUCAS BASTIDA: STABBINGS, LEGACY, AND THE BATTLE TO THE TOP OF BOXING
Dave 'Boy' Green: "If I’d have trained for 50 years, I’d never have beaten Sugar Ray." By Melanie Lloyd The all-British encounter for which Dave will forever be remembered was his epic skirmish with John H Stracey in a final eliminator for the WBC welterweight title, a belt that Stracey had held and lost in … Continue reading Dave ‘Boy’ Green: “If I’d have trained for 50 years, I’d never have beaten Sugar Ray.”
Eddie Lam: "Skye is a great character, a great boxer, she's quality." By Lewie Laing In boxing, fighters put it all on the line, every time they step between the ropes. Should they win under the bright lights, they stand centre stage, receiving a wave of plaudits and positive attention, and rightly so. It is, however, … Continue reading Eddie Lam: “Skye is a great character, a great boxer, she’s quality.”
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