Bec Connolly: “I don’t know who I am without boxing anymore. It saves me every single time from myself.”

Bec Connolly: "I don't know who I am without boxing anymore. It saves me every single time from myself." By Lewie Laing Bec Connolly (3-13-0) returns to the ring this Saturday at Wembley Arena to face the up and coming prospect, Ebonie Jones (1-0-1), in a bid to get back to winning ways and put … Continue reading Bec Connolly: “I don’t know who I am without boxing anymore. It saves me every single time from myself.” →

PAUL BUTLER NOT SCARED BY NAOYA INOUE POWER AND RUBBISHES ‘DEATH-WISH’ CLAIMS

PAUL BUTLER NOT SCARED BY NAOYA INOUE POWER AND RUBBISHES ‘DEATH-WISH’ CLAIMS Paul Butler does not fear the power of boxing’s most fearsome puncher Naoya Inoue and has laughed off talk of him having a ‘death-wish’. Inoue served up a brutal two round beatdown of Nonito Donaire in Tokyo on Tuesday (June 7), and immediately … Continue reading PAUL BUTLER NOT SCARED BY NAOYA INOUE POWER AND RUBBISHES ‘DEATH-WISH’ CLAIMS →

BOXXER PRODIGIES DUBOIS, AZIM AND REA TO LIGHT UP AO ARENA MANCHESTER ON 2 JULY

BOXXER PRODIGIES DUBOIS, AZIM AND REA TO LIGHT UP AO ARENA MANCHESTER ON 2 JULY Unbeaten Prospects Join Action Packed Card Featuring Whittaker Pro Debut And Crucial Heavyweight Collision Between Fury And Hunter Fast emerging BOXXER talents Caroline Dubois, Hassan Azim and Brad Rea will showcase their talents on the undercard of the crunch heavyweight … Continue reading BOXXER PRODIGIES DUBOIS, AZIM AND REA TO LIGHT UP AO ARENA MANCHESTER ON 2 JULY →

A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge

A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge I hadn’t thought about Rocky Lockridge in many a year. He was very much part of my early years, he filled plenty of lines in the weekly and monthly magazines of the time and was a part of my old extensive video collection, remember them. But like many an old … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge →

CHISORA AND PULEV REMATCH AT THE O2 ON JULY 9

CHISORA AND PULEV REMATCH AT THE O2 ON JULY 9 Former World Title challengers collide in LondonDerek Chisora and Kubrat Pulev will meet for a second time at The O2 in London on Saturday July 9, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia, New Zealand and France), over six years on from their 12-round battle for the European Heavyweight Title at … Continue reading CHISORA AND PULEV REMATCH AT THE O2 ON JULY 9 →

Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown

Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown Devin “The Dream” Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) became the undisputed lightweight champion of the world by outclassing George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr. (20-1, 10 KOs) en route to a 12-round unanimous decision in front of 41,129 fans on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Haney unified his … Continue reading Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown →

Skye Nicolson Eases Past Gabriela Bouvier

Skye Nicolson Eases Past Gabriela Bouvier It was comfortable again for Sky Nicolson. For those who demand blood and thunder, maybe a little too comfortable. But sometimes you have to appreciate what you see. Nicolson eased impressively to a points victory over the former world champion Uruguay’s Gabriela Bouvier. The referee scored it 80-72, which … Continue reading Skye Nicolson Eases Past Gabriela Bouvier →

Mikaela Mayer: “I am definitely going to take it to her. I have every intention of stopping her.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I am definitely going to take it to her. I have every intention of stopping her." There are times in life when you are glad to be proved wrong. The last few times I have interviewed Mikaela Mayer there was a sense, an acceptance, that a fight with her fellow American Alycia Baumgardner … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am definitely going to take it to her. I have every intention of stopping her.” →

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia By Will Lott Throughout the years, boxing has brought with it some tragic backstories of its fighters, but none more so than that of the three-weight world champion Johnny Tapia. A quote from Johnny’s widow Theresa in an article by USA Today sums up Johnny’s mindset quite well. “Johnny always said … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia →

Press Conference Notes: Undisputed Showdown Awaits for George Kambosos Jr. & Devin Haney

Press Conference Notes: Undisputed Showdown Awaits for George Kambosos Jr. & Devin Haney Most of the trash talk is over. It is nearly time. WBO/IBF/WBA lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. (20-0, 10 KOs) and WBC champion Devin Haney (27-0, 15 KOs) are two days away from their showdown for the undisputed title at Marvel Stadium. The fight, Sunday local … Continue reading Press Conference Notes: Undisputed Showdown Awaits for George Kambosos Jr. & Devin Haney →