DAVE ALLEN: "I'VE HAD GOOD PRO'S ASKING ME TO TRAIN THEM."Not only a quality fighter and social media phenomenon – Doncaster’s Dave Allen has also turned his hand to management; passing on his considerable knowledge of the fight game to a number of fledgling fighters. The ‘White Rhino’ – who has faced top heavies including Luis Ortiz, … Continue reading DAVE ALLEN: “I’VE HAD GOOD PRO’S ASKING ME TO TRAIN THEM.”
A Boxing Memory: Randy Turpin For 64 days in 1951, Randolph Turpin was on top of the world. Turpin had done the unthinkable, a boxing miracle when he defeated Sugar Ray Robinson to become the middleweight champion of the world. But it didn’t last. In boxing, it rarely does. Robinson was living out of a … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Randy Turpin
Carly Skelly: "I Want Shannon Courtenay For The World Title." By Lewie Laing "The draw with Timlin has given me so much fire to prove I am World level, but then I want more," says Carly Skelly, determined to right what in many people's eyes was a wrong result when the pair met last October. … Continue reading Carly Skelly: “I Want Shannon Courtenay For The World Title.”
JOE JOYCE COMMITS FUTURE TO QUEENSBERRY 'JUGGERNAUT' Joe Joyce has signed a multi-fight contract extension to continue his journey towards becoming world champion under the promotional banner of Queensberry. Unbeaten in 13 professional fights, the 2016 Olympic silver medallist has committed his fighting future to Frank Warren and Queensberry, who he linked up with in … Continue reading JOE JOYCE COMMITS FUTURE TO QUEENSBERRY
Nathan Heaney: "I have the best supporters in the country.” The pride of Stoke and a Potters fan favourite, Nathan ‘Hitman’ Heaney is one of Britain’s most promising up-and-coming middleweight boxers writes Noah Abrahams. Unbeaten in twelve (12-0-0, 4 KOs), the 32-year-old steps back through the ropes on 28th August, competing in his third bout … Continue reading Nathan Heaney: “I have the best supporters in the country.”
Megan Redstall: "I think women such as Katie Taylor have made young women feel so empowered and bought so much attention to the sport." The first time Megan Redstall was featured on FightPost was early last year. The world was very different, a largely free world, lockdowns, restrictions were unimaginable. But then everything changed. Redstall … Continue reading Megan Redstall: “I think women such as Katie Taylor have made young women feel so empowered and bought so much attention to the sport.”
YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO, WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE In a career-defining fight, Yordenis Ugas shone bright on the biggest of stages. A boisterous crowd of 17,438 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas watched the underdog Ugas outbox and out-fight the great Manny Pacquiao to win a 12-round unanimous decision and retain his WBA Welterweight World … Continue reading YORDENIS UGAS STUNS MANNY PACQUIAO, WINS UNANIMOUS DECISION TO RETAIN WORLD WELTERWEIGHT TITLE
KANE SALVIN: ‘WHATEVER HE WANTS TO DO – I’LL BEAT GOMEZ JR!’ Sheffield gets a big night of boxing at Ponds Forge Arena on August 27, live on Fightzone. Topping the show is local fighter Anthony Tomlinson. Undefeated at 13-0 (7), the 29-year-old will take on experienced Mexican, Dante Jardon, 33-6 (24), for the International … Continue reading KANE SALVIN: ‘WHATEVER HE WANTS TO DO – I’LL BEAT GOMEZ JR!’
Shot at a Brothel: The Spectacular Demise of Oscar 'Ringo' Bonavena By Chris Akers Oscar Bonavena, alongside the likes of Carlos Monzon and Nicolino Locche, was one of many world-class boxers in the 1970s from Argentina. ‘Ringo’, called because of his resemblance to the Beatles drummer, was also a maverick who walked his own path, … Continue reading Shot at a Brothel: The Spectacular Demise of Oscar ‘Ringo’ Bonavena
DAVE ALLEN STILL WANTS BRITISH TITLE SHOT Popular heavyweight Dave Allen returns to the ring after a year’s layoff when he takes part in a six rounder at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena on August 27 against Italy’s Andrea Pesce, 7-13-3 (2), live on Fightzone. The former Commonwealth Title challenger who has shared a ring with notable heavies including Dillian … Continue reading DAVE ALLEN STILL WANTS BRITISH TITLE SHOT
