NOVEMBER 6TH SHOW TAKES SHAPE AS ‘2SHARP’ BENTLEY ADDED TO BIRMINGHAM BONANZA

NOVEMBER 6TH SHOW TAKES SHAPE Former British Middleweight champion Denzel Bentley will return to action at Utilita Arena, Birmingham on Saturday November 6, live on BT Sport. The Battersea man, 26, will face Wednesbury hopeful Sam Evans (10-1-1, 3 KOs) in a non-title ten rounder. Bentley (14-1-1, 12 KOs) who hasn’t boxed since losing his … Continue reading NOVEMBER 6TH SHOW TAKES SHAPE AS ‘2SHARP’ BENTLEY ADDED TO BIRMINGHAM BONANZA →

A Boxing Memory: Mayweather vs Pacquiao

A Boxing Memory: Mayweather vs Pacquiao It took nearly six years to make, and when it finally happened, many wished they hadn't bothered. The whole event was too corporate, a fight for the dollar rather than a fight for the ages. It all seemed a bit too friendly with little of the animosity that these … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Mayweather vs Pacquiao →

The King of Cleveland: 17-Year-Old Lightweight Prodigy Abdullah Mason Signs with Top Rank

The King of Cleveland: 17-Year-Old Lightweight Prodigy Abdullah Mason Signs with Top Rank Cleveland native Abdullah Mason is ready to conquer the boxing world. The lightweight prodigy, who many insiders tabbed as the brightest talent in the American amateur system, is not wasting time. At 17 years old, Mason, part of The Mason Brothers family … Continue reading The King of Cleveland: 17-Year-Old Lightweight Prodigy Abdullah Mason Signs with Top Rank →

A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs. Sibson

A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs. Sibson Marvelous Marvin Hagler had many good nights in a boxing ring, and most of them went underappreciated, at least until 8 minutes of mayhem with a ‘Hit Man’ in a shootout for the ages. Hagler was an angry man in 1985. He went to war for many reasons in … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs. Sibson →

Rankin’s Retribution: The Story of a Title Held Hostage

Rankin’s Retribution: The Story of a Title Held Hostage By Ian Aldous On a warm summer's night in 2019, just outside Glasgow, Hannah Rankin had fulfilled her goal of becoming Scotland's first-ever female boxing world champion. A unanimous decision victory over America's Sarah Curran (now Sarah French) saw the proud Scot capture the IBO super-welterweight … Continue reading Rankin’s Retribution: The Story of a Title Held Hostage →

Enzo Maccarinelli: “If I am honest even though I won British, Commonwealth, European and World titles I feel I could have done more.”

Enzo Maccarinelli: "If I am honest even though I won British, Commonwealth, European and World titles I feel I could have done more." There is always some trepidation when I interview retired fighters. Many struggle in retirement, missing the limelight and the buzz of the sport. Boxing is the hardest sport of them all they … Continue reading Enzo Maccarinelli: “If I am honest even though I won British, Commonwealth, European and World titles I feel I could have done more.” →

MARSHALL MULLERS MUZEYA TO SET UP SHIELDS SHOWDOWN ON HOME SOIL

MARSHALL MULLERS MUZEYA TO SET UP SHIELDS SHOWDOWN ON HOME SOIL WBO Middleweight Champion Marshall Stops Muzeya In Second, Sets Sights On Shields For Early 2022 Hughie Fury Returns To Winning Ways, Chris Eubank Jr Scores Stoppage A quiet storm is brewing in Britain for Claressa Shields following Savannah Marshall’s thunderous demolition of previously-undefeated challenger … Continue reading MARSHALL MULLERS MUZEYA TO SET UP SHIELDS SHOWDOWN ON HOME SOIL →

BOXXER NEWCASTLE FINAL RUNNING ORDER AND WEIGHTS

BOXXER NEWCASTLE FINAL RUNNING ORDER AND WEIGHTS UTILITA ARENA NEWCASTLE Saturday 16 October 2021 17:00 SKY SPORTS FACEBOOK LIVE STREAM FIGHT #16 x 3 mins Cruiserweight ContestMICHAEL WEBSTER 14st 3lbs vs. GENNADI STSERBIN 13st 10lbs FIGHT #26 x 2 mins Super-Welterweight Contest GEORGIA O’CONNOR vs. ESTER KONECNA FIGHT #38 x 3 mins Middleweight ContestBRAD REA … Continue reading BOXXER NEWCASTLE FINAL RUNNING ORDER AND WEIGHTS →

Duke McKenzie: “Before I turned pro, I lost 17 fights back-to-back.”

Duke McKenzie: “Before I turned pro, I lost 17 fights back-to-back.” By Garry White It's Tuesday lunchtime and Duke McKenzie’s name flashes up on my phone. It’s partially unexpected and has me scrambling and fumbling to answer. We were due to meet a little earlier in the day, but when I called at the allotted … Continue reading Duke McKenzie: “Before I turned pro, I lost 17 fights back-to-back.” →

Book Review: President of Pandemonium: The Mad World of Ike Ibeabuchi

Book Review: President of Pandemonium: The Mad World of Ike Ibeabuchi By Chris Akers Ike Ibeabuchi is one of modern boxing’s what ifs. A six foot two muscular heavyweight who was trained by former world welterweight champion Curtis Cokes, Ibeabuchi was tipped to be the next big fighter from Africa, and is best known … Continue reading Book Review: President of Pandemonium: The Mad World of Ike Ibeabuchi →