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Since entering the world of boxing media in 2015, I have written for Behind the Gloves, Boxing Social and I am current contributing to Boxing News, alongside my work for FightPost.

Mat Whitecross: “It’s easier to create strong children than to mend broken men.”  

Mat Whitecross: “It’s easier to create strong children than to mend broken men.”                      By Chris Akers   Part two of my interview with Mat Whitecross about his excellent documentary on the lives and careers of Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Roberto Duran and Thomas Hearns.. There is a moment in the final episode of … Continue reading Mat Whitecross: “It’s easier to create strong children than to mend broken men.”   →

WOOD – GOLDEN BOY HAVE MADE A MISTAKE PICKING ME

WOOD - GOLDEN BOY HAVE MADE A MISTAKE PICKING ME 'Leigh-thal' vows to become the UK's latest World Champion Leigh Wood believes that Xu Can's promoter Golden Boy have made a mistake by choosing him as their WBA Featherweight World Champion's latest defence on the first week of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex on … Continue reading WOOD – GOLDEN BOY HAVE MADE A MISTAKE PICKING ME →

SCOTTISH PROSPECTS IN TOUGH TESTS ON FIGHTZONE

SCOTTISH PROSPECTS IN TOUGH TESTS ON FIGHTZONE Fightzone their cameras North of the Border on Saturday July 31 with a cracking title fight show at New Douglas Park in Hamilton. Top of the bill on the Kynoch Boxing and Fight Academy event will see Nathaniel Collins venture into deep water when he faces Ghana’s very … Continue reading SCOTTISH PROSPECTS IN TOUGH TESTS ON FIGHTZONE →

Sandy Ryan: A New Beginning

Sandy Ryan: A New Beginning It was the dream, three Olympic cycles, all ended in frustration. Sandy Ryan achieved plenty in her amateur career. The 2018 Commonwealth champion, a world championship silver medalist in 2014. The medals and accolades kept coming. But what Ryan craved the most, didn't. But with the unpaid ranks now behind … Continue reading Sandy Ryan: A New Beginning →

IT’S SHOWTIME: SUNNY SET FOR FIRST TITLE DEFENCE

IT'S SHOWTIME: SUNNY SET FOR FIRST TITLE DEFENCE The IBF world flyweight champion Sunny Edwards will make a first defence of his title against the unbeaten Filipino Jayson Mama at the Copper Box Arena on Saturday September 11. For 'Showtime' Sunny, 16-0, this mandatory challenge for his belt comes just over four months after his … Continue reading IT’S SHOWTIME: SUNNY SET FOR FIRST TITLE DEFENCE →

Sugar Ray Leonard: Olympic Gold & The First Retirement

Sugar Ray Leonard: Olympic Gold & The First Retirement The 1976 Montreal Olympic Games were supposed to be the final chapter in the boxing life of Sugar Ray Leonard. “I’m finished. I’ve fought my last fight. My journey has ended. My dream is fulfilled. Now I want to go to school.” Leonard would say in … Continue reading Sugar Ray Leonard: Olympic Gold & The First Retirement →

BILLAM-SMITH – I’LL TAKE MCCARTHY OUT MID TO LATE

BILLAM-SMITH - I'LL TAKE MCCARTHY OUT MID TO LATE 'The Gentleman' primed for second Fight Camp outing Chris Billam-Smith has predicted that he will "take out" Tommy McCarthy "in the mid to late rounds" when the Cruiserweight rivals collide for the European, British and Commonwealth Titles on the first week of Matchroom Fight Camp in … Continue reading BILLAM-SMITH – I’LL TAKE MCCARTHY OUT MID TO LATE →

BRITAIN’S BUSIEST LOCKDOWN BOXER ADELEYE VOWS TO SPARK ‘ELECTRICITY’ FOR FANS

BRITAIN’S BUSIEST LOCKDOWN BOXER ADELEYE VOWS TO SPARK ‘ELECTRICITY’ FOR FANS David Adeleye would be forgiven for doing a double take on his ring walk when he sees several thousand fans this weekend. The Notting Hill banger was Britain’s most active boxer during lockdown, fighting FIVE times behind closed doors. When Adeleye (6-0, 5 KOs) … Continue reading BRITAIN’S BUSIEST LOCKDOWN BOXER ADELEYE VOWS TO SPARK ‘ELECTRICITY’ FOR FANS →

MORE TO COME FROM ‘WEE CUBBY’

MORE TO COME FROM ‘WEE CUBBY’ Sam Kynoch says his protege Neil McCubbin will be back a better fighter after suffering his first loss to Matt Windle, and believes there’s much more to come from the young Scotsman. McCubbin, 5-1 (1), and Birmingham’s Windle, 6-3-1, never stopped throwing punches at each other on June 11 at … Continue reading MORE TO COME FROM ‘WEE CUBBY’ →