BARRY HEARN AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list, recognising his services to sport over 40 years. A long-term boxing fan, Hearn moved into fight promotion in the late 1980’s, his first promotion being the Frank Bruno versus Joe … Continue reading BARRY HEARN AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST
Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya Headline UFC 259 on March 6th By Ross Markey A light heavyweight championship matchup of current titleholder, Jan Blachowicz, and reigning middleweight best, Israel 'The Last Stylebender' Adesanya is set to take main event honours at UFC 259 on March 6th -- with a location or venue for the showcase yet … Continue reading Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya Headline UFC 259 on March 6th
Nunes vs Rousey: The End Of One Era, The Start Of Another By James Lee As mixed martial arts fans come across the name Ronda Rousey, a cloud of negative connotations spell a sad state of affairs. As Rousey once captured the rare mantra of not if, but when, the illusion of her stardom has … Continue reading Nunes vs Rousey: The End Of One Era, The Start Of Another
Leah McCourt: We Have Seen Nothing Yet By Jack Rainbow We last saw Leah McCourt in Bellator action back in February where she extended her unbeaten record by defeating Judith Ruis by unanimous decision. In many ways, things have changed for the Bellator prospect: “It’s been a very difficult time for everyone, two weeks after my … Continue reading Leah McCourt: We Have Seen Nothing Yet
Mason Jones Makes UFC Debut Against Mike Davis At UFC Fight Island 8 On Jan 20th By Ross Markey Two-weight Cage Warriors world champion, Mason 'The Dragon' Jones is reportedly in line for his promotional debut in the UFC on January 20th. Arriving from the Graham Boylan led organization, Jones, who captured both lightweight and … Continue reading Mason Jones Makes UFC Debut Against Mike Davis At UFC Fight Island 8 On Jan 20th
HEAVYWEIGHT SOLOMON DACRES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING Former Team GB talent inks deal with Eddie Hearn Former Team GB Heavyweight standout Solomon Dacres has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make his highly anticipated professional debut in early 2021. The 6ft 5ins 27-year-old, who is managed by Adam Morallee … Continue reading HEAVYWEIGHT SOLOMON DACRES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING
Five UFC Fighters Who Could Make An Impact In 2021 By Jack Maher With the UFC finally closing the book on 2020, the focus has now moved to next year. With a new year comes a chance for a new wave of fighters to make a big impact on MMA’s biggest stage. Making an impact … Continue reading Five UFC Fighters Who Could Make An Impact In 2021
Mayweather vs. McGregor: A Union Of Mutual Convenience In August 2017, two worlds formed a union of mutual convenience. Conor McGregor, the biggest star the world of MMA has ever seen, crossed the great divide and entered a new domain to challenge Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match. When it was first talked about, it seemed … Continue reading Mayweather vs McGregor: A Union Of Mutual Convenience
Ali vs. Berbick: The Final Goodbye There can’t have been a more depressing end to a boxing career than how Muhammad Ali signed out on a truly memorable and often historic run in the sweet science. Ali could have resisted the urge to keep chasing further glory and the need to fight his dwindling finances. … Continue reading Ali vs Berbick: The Final Goodbye
Holmes vs Ali: An Uncomfortable Night In Vegas Timing is everything in boxing. Taking a fight at the wrong time can have devastating long-lasting consequences on a career. Equally, it can have tragic life-changing implications, you have to know when to let go. Larry Holmes had the unenviable task of having to follow Muhammad Ali … Continue reading Holmes vs Ali: An Uncomfortable Night In Vegas
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