Category: Boxing

Avril Mathie: ‘Ramla Ali is very good, but she is also very beatable’

Avril Mathie: ‘Ramla Ali is very good, but she is also very beatable’ By Louis Devereux Avril Mathie, an 8-0-1 Australian boxer fighting out of Miami, is mere weeks away from a golden opportunity. Going up against fellow undefeated prospect Ramla Ali, Mathie is looking to continue her winning streak and take that of Ali’s, … Continue reading Avril Mathie: ‘Ramla Ali is very good, but she is also very beatable’ →

Smith Unbelievably Stops Eubank In 4 Rounds

Smith Unbelievably Stops Eubank In 4 Rounds Criminally underrated throughout his career, and criminally and stupidly written off before the fight, Liam Smith upset all the odds to sensationally stop the favoured and bigger Chris Eubank Jr. in 4 rounds at the Manchester Arena on Saturday night. It was a remarkable victory in many ways. … Continue reading Smith Unbelievably Stops Eubank In 4 Rounds →

Liam Smith: All Or Nothing

Liam Smith: All Or Nothing Liverpool's Liam Smith will head to the Manchester Arena on Saturday night in a good old-fashioned all-British straightener. The fight against boxing’s great enigma Chris Eubank Jr isn't about any fake meaningless baubles, it's about relevance at the pinnacle of their sport. For Smith, it will almost certainly decide if … Continue reading Liam Smith: All Or Nothing →

Mikaela Mayer: “I don’t want any easy fights at this point in my career. I am in my prime, I want to take on the best and I want to do it now.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I don't want any easy fights at this point in my career. I am in my prime, I want to take on the best and I want to do it now." I last spoke to Mikaela Mayer in November, and it was a different Mayer from the one I have been accustomed to … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I don’t want any easy fights at this point in my career. I am in my prime, I want to take on the best and I want to do it now.” →

James Toney: Lights Out Too Late?

James Toney: Lights Out Too Late? By Lewie Laing Boxing quite often has fighters overstaying their welcome, like a drunk at the bar wanting one for the road, long after 'last orders' were called. Boxing is all some fighters know, boxing is all some fighters have and no matter the level reached or financial rewards … Continue reading James Toney: Lights Out Too Late? →

Elhem Mekhaled: “I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny.”

Elhem Mekhaled: "I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny." By Matt Elliott Sometimes, things happen in life when you least expect them to. This is certainly the case for Elhem Mekhaled, who faces Alycia Baumgardner for the undisputed world super-featherweight titles on February 4th … Continue reading Elhem Mekhaled: “I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny.” →

ELTHAM FLYWEIGHT MAISEYROSE COURTNEY SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING

ELTHAM FLYWEIGHT MAISEYROSE COURTNEY SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING Six-time National Champion becomes latest Hearn recruit Eltham Flyweight prospect and former amateur standout Maiseyrose Courtney has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. The 22-year-old South Londoner made a winning start to her professional career by comfortably outpointing Hungary's Judit Hackbold over four … Continue reading ELTHAM FLYWEIGHT MAISEYROSE COURTNEY SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING →

Jade Pearce: “I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away.”

Jade Pearce: "I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away." There are still many problems in women's boxing, despite its current boom period, that need to be addressed. Pay parity and more widespread mainstream investment especially … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away.” →