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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.

No Planes; Just Trains, Ferry’s and Automobiles For Frankie Gavin

No Planes; Just Trains, Ferry’s and Automobiles For Frankie Gavin Frankie Gavin travelled by boat to Bilbao this week as preparation steps up ahead of his European Welterweight Title clash with Champion Kerman Lejerraga next month. The former World Amateur Champion takes on hard-hitting Lejerraga at the Bilbao Exhibition Centre on Saturday, 17th November and … Continue reading No Planes; Just Trains, Ferry’s and Automobiles For Frankie Gavin →

Tete & Tabiti Forced to Work Hard to Advance to Semis

Tete & Tabiti Forced to Work Hard to Advance to Semis Zolani Tete (28-3, 21 KOs) and Andrew Tabiti (17-0, 13 KOs) both score unanimous decision wins after twelve tough rounds in Saturday’s Ali Trophy Quarter-Finals at the Ekaterinburg Expo, Ekaterinburg Russia. “It was a good fight,” said Tete. “My jab and footwork were decisive.” … Continue reading Tete & Tabiti Forced to Work Hard to Advance to Semis →

Terence Crawford Settles His Feud With Jose Benavidez Jr

Terence Crawford Settles His Feud With Jose Benavidez Jr The bad blood was there throughout the build-up leading up to the fight, but Terrence Crawford had the last word as he retained his WBO welterweight title in Omaha, when he stopped  Jose Benavidez Jr at 2:42 in the 12th and final round. Benavidez Jr oozed … Continue reading Terence Crawford Settles His Feud With Jose Benavidez Jr →

Fabian Edwards Signs With Bellator MMA

Fabian Edwards Signs With Bellator MMA By Jon Prentice  Bellator MMA have today announced the signing of top UK middleweight standout Fabian "The Assassin" Edwards following his release from his BAMMA contract. Edwards' first announced the news via his Facebook account that he would no longer be a part of the BAMMA roster, thanking the … Continue reading Fabian Edwards Signs With Bellator MMA →

Complete Bellator 208 Main Card Results:

Complete Bellator 208 Main Card Results: Fedor Emelianenko (38-5, 1 NC) defeated Chael Sonnen (30-16-1) via TKO (punches) at 4:46 of round one Benson Henderson (26-8) defeated Saad Awad (23-10) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-26, 30-26) Cheick Kongo (29-10-2) defeated Timothy Johnson (12-5) via KO (punches) at 1:08 of round one Anatoly Tokov (27-2) defeated … Continue reading Complete Bellator 208 Main Card Results: →

FightPost Prospect Watch: Brad Pauls

FightPost Prospect Watch: Brad Pauls By Liam Lawer Think of Cornwall for a moment, and you might picture an old Celtic nation framed by rugged cliffs and beautiful beaches. Quiet little coves sit beside expansive golden sands, and the crashing waves and bracing sea air hint at a wild romance from long ago. From this you … Continue reading FightPost Prospect Watch: Brad Pauls →

This Is Ireland: The Irish MMA Scene

This Is Ireland: The Irish MMA Scene By Andy Hickey "You'll never beat the Irish". The sporting mantra of our country. The battle cry that inspires our gladiators to victory. This time we haven't been beaten, we've been destroyed. Brutalized by a Russian Enigma, Our greatest warrior lay bloodied on the canvas. The King of … Continue reading This Is Ireland: The Irish MMA Scene →

ANTHONY YARDE PLANNING ANOTHER KO TO CELEBRATE BIG DEAL

ANTHONY YARDE PLANNING ANOTHER KO TO CELEBRATE BIG DEAL ANTHONY YARDE insists that boxing will always be his first priority after signing a global deal with Adidas. The unbeaten Ilford knockout artist has become a Global Brand Ambassador for the sportswear giants, but knows ring business must come first. Yarde (16-0) hopes to mark the … Continue reading ANTHONY YARDE PLANNING ANOTHER KO TO CELEBRATE BIG DEAL →

Complete Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader Results:

Complete Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader Results: Ryan Bader (25-5) defeated Matt Mitrione (13-5) via unanimous decision (30-25, 30-24, 30-25) Sergei Kharitonov (29-7-1, 1 NC) defeated Roy Nelson (23-16) via KO (knees) at 4:59 of round one Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) defeated Ion Pascu (18-9) via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) Corey Browning (4-2) … Continue reading Complete Bellator 207: Mitrione vs. Bader Results: →