A Boxing Memory: Ricky Hatton v Kostya Tszyu Ricky Hatton was 38-0 and the WBU light welterweight champion, but he was growing frustrated with his career, he wanted the big fights. The WBU was lightly regarded in world terms, certainly in comparison with the likes of the WBC, WBA and the IBF, who were the … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Ricky Hatton v Kostya Tszyu
The UFC have just posted this on their website: UFC®, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, and The Walt Disney Company’s new Direct-To-Consumer & International segment along with ESPN, have reached an immersive, multi-year media rights agreement for exclusive live UFC content on ESPN+, as well as across a variety of ESPN’s television, social … Continue reading UFC reaches groundbreaking deal with Walt Disney Company and ESPN
Bellator 199: MMA fans are spoilt for choice this weekend, UFC 224, BAMMA 35 and Bellator 199 give the fans plenty of viewing options. Bellator 199 has plenty of interest, the red hot and much touted prospect Aaron Pico is in action again. Labelled by some the best prospect the sport has ever seen, takes … Continue reading Bellator 199
Khan Wants Brook: Judging from comments made in an interview with Sky Sports, Amir Khan has made a fight with domestic rival Kell Brook his priority. "I want to fight again in September, and I want to come back with a big bang again," Khan exclusively told Sky Sports. "I've had my time off. I … Continue reading Khan Wants Brook
Chad Mendes his two year USADA suspension now assigned to history makes his return to the UFC when he faces Myles Jury at UFC Fight Night in Boise, Idaho on July 14. Mendes (17-4) but is 1-3 in his last 4 fights, will be hoping to make up for lost time when he faces Jury … Continue reading Chad Mendes Gets His Comeback Opponent
Cage Warriors 95: Karl Moore Returns When Cage Warriors returns to UK soil on July 21st and it's London home The Indigo at the O2, Karl Moore will make his first defence of his Cage Warriors light heavyweight title, an opponent has yet to be confirmed. Moore (8-2) will make a relatively quick turnaround after … Continue reading Cage Warriors 95: Karl Moore Returns
Sam Langford: 1886-1956. By Brendan McComish Born in Weymouth Falls, Nova Scotia on March 4, 1886, the 5’ 7” dynamo migrated to Boston, Massachusetts, and engaged in close to 300 officially recorded professional contests from 1902 to 1926. At only 5 ft. 7 inches and weighing 185 lbs, he fought greats from the lightweight division … Continue reading Sam Langford: 1886-1956.
Gustafsson and Rockhold Set For Interim Title: If Michael Bisping is right, moves are being made for Alexander Gustafsson and Luke Rockhold to fight for the Interim light heavyweight title. Of course nothing is confirmed as yet, but it does raise yet again issues with the current thought process and matchmaking within the UFC, if … Continue reading Gustafsson and Rockhold Set For Interim Title
A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs Leonard On April 6th, 1987, I had finished work and made my way to the local train station. A couple of stops later I was in Manchester. I soon found an Indian restaurant and sat there as a naïve 19-year-old intrigued that on a Monday night at just after … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs Leonard
Luke ‘The Duke’ Watkins – An Exclusive Interview By Cai Bradley – @AstarBoxing The British and Commonwealth cruiserweight scene is one that has been simmering for quite some time, with the likes of Matty Askin, Wadi Camacho, Isaac Chamberlain, Lawrence Okolie and none other than the well-spoken and highly exciting Commonwealth champion Luke ‘The Duke’ … Continue reading Luke ‘The Duke’ Watkins – An Exclusive Interview
