Category: Boxing

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.” →

Christina Cruz: “I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport.”

Christina Cruz: "I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport." Christina Cruz has an amateur resume that has few equals. A seven-time US National champion, her first was in 2007 and then six times consecutively from 2012 through to 2017. Cruz has two world championship bronze medals … Continue reading Christina Cruz: “I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport.” →