Category: Boxing

A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley

A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley It does seem somewhat bizarre that a fight that turned out to be every bit as one-sided as most imagined it would be, still touched a million PPV buys. Harry Mullan ringside for Boxing News wrote, “The affair was a disgrace, an embarrassing pantomime masquerading as a … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs. Peter McNeeley →

The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era

The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era 1: Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano The biggest female fight of all time. With unprecedented hype and anticipation, an iconic venue, it could all have blown up everyone’s faces. In many ways, it needed to deliver. It did and then some. It delivered everything it promised, and more. … Continue reading The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era →

Anthony Joshua: Gun Shy or a Sign of Boxing Maturity?

Anthony Joshua: Gun Shy or a Sign of Boxing Maturity? By Lewie Laing As the dust settles on Anthony Joshua's latest performance quicker than a pint of Forged Irish Stout, I thought I'd delve into a few of the numbers (thanks to Compubox) behind the former unified world heavyweight champion's displays over his last 11 … Continue reading Anthony Joshua: Gun Shy or a Sign of Boxing Maturity? →

Lee Gormley: “I suppose it’s a symptom of the age we live in. There’s just no patience anymore. But I hope it [written content] doesn’t go away completely. Boxing has led the way in great sports writing throughout history.”

Lee Gormley: "I suppose it’s a symptom of the age we live in. There’s just no patience anymore. But I hope it [written content] doesn’t go away completely. Boxing has led the way in great sports writing throughout history.” By Garry White ‘Fighting’ and ‘writing’ may fit together in one easy rhythmic sentence like a … Continue reading Lee Gormley: “I suppose it’s a symptom of the age we live in. There’s just no patience anymore. But I hope it [written content] doesn’t go away completely. Boxing has led the way in great sports writing throughout history.” →

Tommy Frank: “In my mind, I’m ready to spoil the party. A win against Galal would be life-changing in so many ways.”

Tommy Frank: "In my mind, I’m ready to spoil the party. A win against Galal would be life-changing in so many ways." By Lewie Laing "In my mind, I’m ready to spoil the party. A win against Galal would be life-changing in so many ways," says 'Super' Tommy Frank ahead of his headlining fight against … Continue reading Tommy Frank: “In my mind, I’m ready to spoil the party. A win against Galal would be life-changing in so many ways.” →

Adam Azim: “My focus is this fight, and then we will see what comes next. I would like to grab the European title if I can.”

Adam Azim: “My focus is this fight, and then we will see what comes next. I would like to grab the European title if I can.” By Matt Elliott Adam Azim will return to action next month after Boxxer announced this past week that his rearranged fight with Ukrainian Aram Fanyan will land on the … Continue reading Adam Azim: “My focus is this fight, and then we will see what comes next. I would like to grab the European title if I can.” →

A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier

A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier 'Please go check on him. I'm sorry it happened like this,' Mike Tyson said to Joe Frazier, showing the passion that was missing just a few seconds earlier. Tyson had just bludgeoned Frazier's son Marvis to a crushing defeat in just thirty seconds. Joe Frazier, in a … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs. Marvis Frazier →

Joshua Stops Helenius in Seven Rounds

Joshua Stops Helenius in Seven Rounds Anthony Joshua found the big right hand in the 7th round, but what came before was anything but encouraging for what lies ahead. Robert Helenius came in at a week's notice and more than earned whatever he was paid for his services. But despite the admittedly explosive finish, it … Continue reading Joshua Stops Helenius in Seven Rounds →

Hatton: A deeply personal documentary film with unprecedented access to air on Sky Documentaries & NOW on 31 August

Hatton: A deeply personal documentary film with unprecedented access to air on Sky Documentaries & NOW on 31 August Sky Documentaries and NOW confirm brand new and exclusive Sky original documentary film Hatton will air at 9pm on Thursday 31 August. The ninety-minute film offers extraordinary access to boxing hero Ricky Hatton, exploring his life in and outside … Continue reading Hatton: A deeply personal documentary film with unprecedented access to air on Sky Documentaries & NOW on 31 August →