GEORGE GROVES: FROM CHAMPIONSHIPS TO RETIREMENT AND A NEW START BY RICHARD PRESCOTT I first met George Groves through a colleague during my time working at the Rugby Football Union. Roy Headey ran a lot of the Sports Science work at the RFU and he had arranged for George to get some free gym … Continue reading GEORGE GROVES: FROM CHAMPIONSHIPS TO RETIREMENT AND A NEW START
BENN MEETS VAN HEERDEN ON APRIL 16 'The Destroyer' takes on 'The Heat' in Manchester Conor Benn will defend his WBA Continental Welterweight Title against South Africa’s Chris Van Heerden at the AO Arena in Manchester on Saturday April 16, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding New Zealand and Australia). ‘The Destroyer’ (20-0, 13 KOs) secured … Continue reading BENN MEETS VAN HEERDEN ON APRIL 16
MELISSA SANTOS CONFIRMED AS PROBELLUM RING ANNOUNCER Melissa Santos is set to become the new voice of global boxing after being announced today as Probellum’s ring announcer. The 36-year-old from Los Angeles believes that teaming up with Probellum in such a prominent role will act as a “game-changer” for women in the sport. Santos has … Continue reading MELISSA SANTOS CONFIRMED AS PROBELLUM RING ANNOUNCER
ALEX DILMAGHANI TARGETS SECOND WORLD TITLE SHOT WITH PROBELLUM Crowd pleasing super-featherweight Alex Dilmaghani has signed a promotional deal with Probellum in a bid to revive his world title dream. The 29-year-old was involved in back-to-back Fight of the Year contenders and is ready to use Probellum’s global backing to showcase his all-action style to … Continue reading ALEX DILMAGHANI TARGETS SECOND WORLD TITLE SHOT WITH PROBELLUM
Skye Nicolson: Shines In America The Australian Skye Nicolson talked about making a statement on her professional debut, consider that done. There are ways to make that statement, Nicolson did it by the sheer class of her work. Nicolson defeated the previously unbeatenJessica Juarez by scores of 60-54, 60-54 & 59-55, although it is difficult … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: Shines In America
Hannah Rankin: "It is a fantastic fight, Scotland vs England and it will be a great fight for women's boxing." Hannah Rankin would have been excused if she had gone full Conor McGregor and graced our Zoom interview with a world title belt on each shoulder. Rankin looked content with her life, her first world … Continue reading Hannah Rankin: “It is a fantastic fight, Scotland vs England and it will be a great fight for women’s boxing.”
HODDER & STOUGHTON TO PUBLISH LEGENDARY SPORTS PROMOTER BARRY HEARN’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY Hodder and Stoughton have snapped up the autobiography of legendary sports promoter Barry Hearn. Senior Commissioning Editor Huw Armstrong acquired World Rights in My Life direct from the author. The book will be written with journalist Nick Pitt. Hodder & Stoughton will publish on … Continue reading HODDER & STOUGHTON TO PUBLISH LEGENDARY SPORTS PROMOTER BARRY HEARN’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY
CHARLES CONWELL JOINS PROBELLUM AND EYES WORLD TITLE Unbeaten American Charles Conwell has signed a co-promotional agreement with Probellum. The 24-year-old former Olympian is one of the fastest rising stars in the 154lbs division and aims to be in position to secure a world title shot by the end of the year. Conwell (16-0, 12KO) … Continue reading CHARLES CONWELL JOINS PROBELLUM AND EYES WORLD TITLE
Fury vs Whyte: Tyson Fury Flying Solo, Sells The Show By Lucy MacDonald One day late last year I sat and thought to myself “I wonder if I am going to get my free bus pass before Dillian Whyte gets his world title shot?” I am now 24 and sat in Wembley Stadium at today’s … Continue reading Fury vs Whyte: Tyson Fury Flying Solo, Sells The Show
CANELO VS BIVOL – LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTESCanelo Alvarez and Dmitry Bivol came face-to-face today in San Diego to officially launch their clash at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Saturday May 7, with Bivol defending his WBA World Light-Heavyweight title against the pound for pound king on Cinco de Mayo weekend Sin City. The May 7 blockbuster … Continue reading CANELO VS BIVOL – LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
