What Next For Ryan Garcia? By Joe Alexander A night of bold statements that exemplified Ryan Garcia’s boxing career to date. The first came during Garcia’s ring walk, in which he was carried on a throne whilst wearing a crown on his head. The next came inside the ring. The stoppage of Olympic Gold medalist Luke … Continue reading What Next For Ryan Garcia?
A Boxing Memory: Kirkland Laing When the discussion starts over, who was the best British boxer never to win a world title, two names often form the majority of any such discussion. Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham, despite numerous attempts on the world stage, never did manage to win the big one. Arguably, those chances came too late … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Kirkland Laing
COVID-19: AVANESYAN-KELLY POSTPONED FOLLOWING BBBofC UPDATE Following a ruling from the British Boxing Board of Control, the David Avanesyan vs. Josh Kelly event scheduled to take place on Saturday January 30 has been postponed. In a statement, the BBBofC said: "Following the increase in COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom and the effects such increases … Continue reading COVID-19: AVANESYAN-KELLY POSTPONED FOLLOWING BBBofC UPDATE
MTK Fight Night Guerfi vs. McGregor Update Following a ruling from the British Boxing Board of Control, the #MTKFightNight event on January 22 has unfortunately had to be postponed. In a statement, the BBBofC said: "Following the increase in COVID-19 cases in the United Kingdom and the effects such increases has on the NHS and … Continue reading MTK Fight Night Guerfi vs. McGregor Update
Ryan Garcia Stops Luke Campbell In 7 By Rhys Jones All it took was a single, thunderous shot to Luke Campbell’s abdomen for Ryan Garcia to catapult his name into the upper echelon of boxing’s lightweight division. The 22-year-old Californian’s victory was made all the more impressive considering it came just five rounds after Campbell … Continue reading Ryan Garcia Stops Luke Campbell In 7
ALI VS LISTON: THE REMATCH THAT GOT AWAY by Paul Gallender BOSTON, MA - Friday, November 13, 1964 In three days, Muhammad Ali and Sonny Liston would meet at a time when their physical and mental conditions were as closely aligned as they would ever be. The much older Liston was in the best fighting … Continue reading ALI VS LISTON: THE REMATCH THAT GOT AWAY
Potential Rematches For 2021 By Joe Alexander A second chance. The opportunity to right a wrong. Putting any doubt or questioning to bed once and for all. Roll on the rematch. In 2021, there could be numerous rematches taking place. Some already scheduled and others which make sense, whilst others perhaps likely to present themselves … Continue reading Potential Rematches For 2021
Wilder vs Fury: Two Fights, One Champion Badly overweight, battling severe mental demons, any thoughts of a successful boxing comeback looked remote at best for Tyson Fury. Frank Warren took a punt, and Fury miraculously launched an unlikely return. Two fights in, and the evidence proved inconclusive in terms of recapturing former glories. But the … Continue reading Wilder vs Fury: Two Fights, One Champion
Conor Benn: 2020 A Year Of Growth, 2021 Promises Even More By Joe Alexander For Conor Benn, his father's legacy has to a certain degree, distracted and clouded over his career. However, for arguably the first time in his career, the son began to put his unique stamp on the Benn name in 2020. This … Continue reading Conor Benn: 2020 A Year Of Growth, 2021 Promises Even More
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
