The Fighting Life Of Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker By Sina Latif It was on this day last year, 14 July 2019, when a boxing great died aged 55. Although the greatness of Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker is largely appreciated amongst the pugilistic community, the extent of his greatness is arguably under-appreciated. He was not a … Continue reading The Fighting Life Of Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker
Abdul Razak Alhassan: Welterweight’s Forgotten Contender By James Lee As the second edition of the UFC’s venture to Fight Island is reserved for July 15th, there are various storylines evident. From the flood of British talent competing to Calvin Kattar looking to cement himself as the next featherweight contender, one storyline going under the radar … Continue reading Abdul Razak Alhassan: Welterweight’s Forgotten Contender
LIAM WILLIAMS SIGNS NEW LONG TERM DEAL WITH QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS Middleweight 'Machine' Liam Williams has signed a new long-term promotional agreement with Frank Warren and Queensberry Promotions. Williams, 28, has bludgeoned his way into mandatory position for a shot at the world title held by Demetrius Andrade off the back of four blistering wins since stepping … Continue reading LIAM WILLIAMS SIGNS NEW LONG TERM DEAL WITH QUEENSBERRY PROMOTIONS
CHEESEMAN VOWS TO BE TOO BIG AND STRONG FOR 'FRAGILE' EGGINGTON 'The Big Cheese' predicts late stoppage in Fight Camp opener Ted Cheeseman has promised to use his size and strength to bully a 'fragile' Sam Eggington when they clash for the Stourbridge man's IBF International Super-Welterweight Title at the top of the bill on the opening weekend of Fight Camp on Saturday August 1, … Continue reading CHEESEMAN VOWS TO BE TOO BIG AND STRONG FOR ‘FRAGILE’ EGGINGTON
JONAS - HARPER CAN'T DEAL WITH THE BEST VERSION OF ME 'Miss GB' relishing underdog tag ahead of historic World Title clash Natasha Jonas is confident that Terri Harper won't be able to deal with 'the best version' of her as the super-featherweights prepare to meet in a historic clash on Week 2 of Matchroom … Continue reading JONAS – HARPER CAN’T DEAL WITH THE BEST VERSION OF ME
UFC 251: The Fallout By Ross Markey UFC 251 on Saturday night, didn't bring with it, a whole bunch of surprises in regards to the outcome of its trio of championship clashes. All betting favourites emerged victorious. Kamaru Usman retained his welterweight title in a clinch dominant performance against short-notice replacement, Jorge 'Gamebred' Masvidal. At … Continue reading UFC 251: The Fallout
Herring vs. Oquendo Bout Off Following Positive COVID-19 Test Mikaela Mayer-Helen Joseph elevated to main event Tomorrow's Top Rank on ESPN main event between WBO junior lightweight world champion Jamel Herring and Jonathan Oquendo will not proceed as scheduled after Herring tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this morning. The highly anticipated Mikaela Mayer-Helen Joseph junior lightweight bout will be Tuesday's main event (ESPN & ESPN Deportes, … Continue reading Herring vs. Oquendo Bout Off Following Positive COVID-19 Test
Tyler Denny: “I’ve Never Wanted To Do A ‘Normal’ Job." By Oliver McManus Rowley Regis’ Tyler Denny is part of a throng of domestic middleweights looking for title shots when the sport resumes in earnest. Having twice fought for the English belt - against Reece Cartwright and Linus Udofia, respectively - the 29 year old … Continue reading Tyler Denny: “I’ve Never Wanted To Do A ‘Normal’ Job.”
FightPost MMA Fighter of the Week: Rose Namajunas By Dan McConnell With the first UFC ‘Fight Island’ card in the history books, I think we can all say that the event in Abu Dhabi delivered on all the pre-event hype. Makwan Amirkani submitted Scotland Danny Henry with a slick anaconda choke. Jiri Prochazka shocked the … Continue reading FightPost MMA Fighter of the Week: Rose Namajunas
EGGINGTON: IT'S ALL OR NOTHING 'The Savage' prepared for backyard brawl Sam Eggington says his highly-anticipated showdown with Ted Cheeseman at the top of the opening week of Matchroom Fight Camp on Saturday August 1 is "all or nothing" for both men as he sets his sights on a World Title Eliminator at 154lbs. Former European Welterweight Champion Eggington (28-6, 17 … Continue reading EGGINGTON: IT’S ALL OR NOTHING
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