A Boxing Memory: Moorer vs. Foreman

A Boxing Memory: Moorer vs. Foreman “It happened! It happened!” Jim Lampley The New York Times labelled it 'a right hand thrown from about 1973 that enabled George Foreman to once again reclaim what was lost in Zaire twenty years previously. Foreman wasn't quite in retirement when that call came to fight the WBA and … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Moorer vs. Foreman →

Katharina Thanderz: “I have had Rhiannon Dixon on my mind for a long time now, but that’s good, I’ve had a lot of time to prepare.”

Katharina Thanderz: "I have had Rhiannon Dixon on my mind for a long time now, but that’s good, I’ve had a lot of time to prepare." By Lewie Laing "I will have a lot going against me and Dixon is technical which I like but I have trained hard, I have the experience and I … Continue reading Katharina Thanderz: “I have had Rhiannon Dixon on my mind for a long time now, but that’s good, I’ve had a lot of time to prepare.” →

A Boxing Memory: Froch vs. Groves 2

A Boxing Memory: Froch vs. Groves 2 It was a rematch that was born out of controversy. A perceived early stoppage in their first meeting. George Groves denied a rightful victory. Carl Froch cheered into the ring. Booed on his way out of it. The initial reluctance soon gave way to the inevitable. What started … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Froch vs. Groves 2 →

Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer Moves A Step Closer

Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer Moves A Step Closer It was her her third fight on the bounce in the UK, but the win over Silvia Bortot in Manchester on Saturday night will almost certainly lead to a fourth visit and Mikaela Mayer challenging Natasha Jonas for her IBF world welterweight title in her next … Continue reading Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer Moves A Step Closer →

Ringside Report: Mayer Defeats Bortot and Now Sets Her Sights on Natasha Jonas

Ringside Report: Mayer Defeats Bortot and Now Sets Her Sights on Natasha Jonas Mikaela Mayer moved seamlessly into the super-lightweight division last night as she defeated former European champion Silvia Bortot, taking every round in a 100-90 points victory. Mayer, who has moved from 130lbs to 140lbs in the space of three fights, doesn’t plan … Continue reading Ringside Report: Mayer Defeats Bortot and Now Sets Her Sights on Natasha Jonas →

Ringside Report: It’s revenge for Eubank, as he stops Smith in Round Ten

Ringside Report: It’s revenge for Eubank, as he stops Smith in Round Ten By Matt Elliott They say revenge is a dish best-served cold. Well, last night, Chris Eubank Jr. served it red hot, as he avenged his January defeat to Liam Smith in devastating fashion, winning by stoppage in the tenth round and putting … Continue reading Ringside Report: It’s revenge for Eubank, as he stops Smith in Round Ten →

A Boxing Memory: John H. Stracey

A Boxing Memory: John H. Stracey John H. Stracey was born in Bethnal Green in 1950, near where the great Ted ‘Kid’ Lewis called home. The East End of London is the ideal place for an aspiring boxer, Stracey grew up on a council estate, and he learned to use his fists from an early … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: John H. Stracey →

Smith vs. Eubank II: Repeat or Revenge?

Smith vs. Eubank II: Repeat or Revenge? By David Melkevik It’s every promoter’s favourite tagline… “Revenge or repeat?” and this weekend it’s being unleashed again as Chris Eubank gets his rematch with Liam “Beefy” Smith at the AO Arena in Manchester. Eubank blamed his defeat on a miracle shot - a “beautiful” elbow thrown by … Continue reading Smith vs. Eubank II: Repeat or Revenge? →

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr By Matt Elliott Boxing returns to the Manchester Arena this weekend as Chris Eubank Jr seeks to avenge his stoppage defeat to Liam Smith back in January, on a card which, on paper at least, looks to be one of the strongest Boxxer have … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Liam Smith vs. Chris Eubank Jr →

A Boxing Memory: Maurice Hope

A Boxing Memory: Maurice Hope Maurice Hope was just nine when he left his native Antigua and grew up in Hackney, London. Inspired to take up boxing by his elder half-brother Lex Hunter. Hunter was a decent enough professional, and Hope followed his older sibling by joining the Repton Amateur Boxing Club when he was … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Maurice Hope →