A Boxing Memory: Tony Ayala Jr

A Boxing Memory: Tony Ayala Jr Tony Ayala Jr. had many opportunities in boxing and in life itself. But in many ways, he blew it. In 1977, when Ayala was 14, he sparred with the great Mexican world welterweight champion Pipino Cuevas, and legend has it that Cuevas called time after two rounds. He’d had … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Tony Ayala Jr →

3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in Two Rounds

3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in Two Rounds All hail, King Artur, the three-belt light heavyweight champion. WBC/IBF ruler Artur Beterbiev (18-0, 18 KOs) stopped Joe Smith Jr. (28-4, 22 KOs) in the second round Saturday evening at Hulu Theater at Madison Square Garden. Beterbiev knocked down Smith three times during the one-sided beatdown, … Continue reading 3-Belt King: Artur Beterbiev Obliterates Joe Smith Jr. in Two Rounds →

Chloe Watson Impresses Again

Chloe Watson Impresses Again I interviewed Chloe Watson around 9 months ago and despite her professional debut still being some way in the distance, there was that feeling that I was speaking to a potential world champion. Even more so when she told me: “I want to be a world champion but my goals go … Continue reading Chloe Watson Impresses Again →

Aaron Chalmers Wins On His Boxing Debut

Aaron Chalmers Wins On His Boxing Debut With age comes maturity and responsibilities. With the old party celebrity lifestyle a thing of the past, Aaron Chalmers has left many things behind. The Geordie Shore days have gone, and so are his aspirations as an MMA fighter. Make no mistake, despite many naysayers and a couple … Continue reading Aaron Chalmers Wins On His Boxing Debut →

A Boxing Memory: Manny Pacquiao

A Boxing Memory: Manny Pacquiao "To the greatest fans and the greatest sport in the world, thank you! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. This is the hardest decision I've ever made, but I'm at peace with it. Chase your dreams, work hard, and watch what happens. Goodbye boxing." When it came, it was … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Manny Pacquiao →

Press Conference Notes: Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr. Ready to Unify Light Heavyweight Titles

Press Conference Notes: Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr. Ready to Unify Light Heavyweight Titles Two of the light heavyweight division's fiercest punchers will put three world title belts at stake in one of the year's most anticipated showdowns. WBC/IBF world champion Artur Beterbiev (17-0, 17 KOs) — boxing's only world champion with a 100 percent knockout ratio … Continue reading Press Conference Notes: Artur Beterbiev and Joe Smith Jr. Ready to Unify Light Heavyweight Titles →

Skye Nicolson Press Conference Quotes:

Skye Nicolson Press Conference Quotes: The unbeaten Australian Skye Nicolson returns home to have her fifth professional outing. Nicolson, will have her first ten round fight and challenge for her first title in September on the undercard of Liam Paro vs Brock Jarvis. Skye Nicolson: “I’m really excited. I said from the start I really … Continue reading Skye Nicolson Press Conference Quotes: →

Antonia Kay: “I definitely think about turning pro one day, but I will know when I am ready.”

Antonia Kay: "I definitely think about turning pro one day, but I will know when I am ready." The route to boxing differs for every fighter. The lazy assumption is that all fighters are born on the streets, and the way into boxing is one of desperation. But that assumption, the perceived narrative is often … Continue reading Antonia Kay: “I definitely think about turning pro one day, but I will know when I am ready.” →

SMITH LANDS BRITISH TITLE SHOT AGAINST O’MAISON IN SHEFFIELD

SMITH LANDS BRITISH TITLE SHOT AGAINST O’MAISON IN SHEFFIELD Super-Lightweight star headlines August 6 card in home cityDalton Smith will face Sam O’maison for the vacant British Super-Lightweight Title at the Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday August 6, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia and New Zealand). Smith (11-0, 9 KOs), one of the hottest prospects in world boxing, claimed his … Continue reading SMITH LANDS BRITISH TITLE SHOT AGAINST O’MAISON IN SHEFFIELD →

PARO VS. JARVIS KICKS OFF NEW ERA FOR MATCHROOM IN AUSTRALIA

PARO VS. JARVIS KICKS OFF NEW ERA FOR MATCHROOM IN AUSTRALIA Unbeaten KO artists clash on Gold Coast as Hearn launches Down Under in styleLiam Paro and Brock Jarvis will clash in a 12-round Super-Lightweight contest as Eddie Hearn and Matchroom break new ground with their first show in Australia scheduled for September. Paro (22-0 13 KOs) is ranked … Continue reading PARO VS. JARVIS KICKS OFF NEW ERA FOR MATCHROOM IN AUSTRALIA →