Category: Boxing

Rachel Ball: “I’ve got to wait a little while longer before I can get my hands on the title but I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait.”

Rachel Ball: "I’ve got to wait a little while longer before I can get my hands on the title but I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait.” If 2020 was dreamland for Rachel Ball then the start of 2021 comes pretty close to being a nightmare. Ball was getting set to fight for the WBA … Continue reading Rachel Ball: “I’ve got to wait a little while longer before I can get my hands on the title but I’m sure it’ll be worth the wait.” →

Wayne Elcock: “The discipline you need to succeed in the sport, I think I’ve transferred that into my business after I retired.”

Wayne Elcock: "The discipline you need to succeed in the sport, I think I’ve transferred that into my business after I retired.” By Chris Akers The last time I interviewed Wayne Elcock he was in the midst of arguably the most productive period of his career. He had beaten Howard Eastman for the British title … Continue reading Wayne Elcock: “The discipline you need to succeed in the sport, I think I’ve transferred that into my business after I retired.” →

CALLUM JOHNSON RETURNS TO ACTION ON APRIL 24th

CALLUM JOHNSON RETURNS TO ACTION ON APRIL 24th Callum Johnson will be back in action on April 24th after more than two years of inactivity. The Queensberry newbie will return on the card headlined by Denzel Bentley’s defence of his British title against Felix Cash. Johnson insists he is on course for a second world … Continue reading CALLUM JOHNSON RETURNS TO ACTION ON APRIL 24th →

KHAN WARNS BENN OVER VARGAS THREAT

KHAN WARNS BENN OVER VARGAS THREAT Former World Champion tips 'The Destroyer' for big things Amir Khan has warned Conor Benn about the "dangerous" power of Samuel Vargas "which can cause any fighter problems" and says the 24-year-old is taking a "massive step-up" when he risks his unbeaten record and WBA Continental Title against the … Continue reading KHAN WARNS BENN OVER VARGAS THREAT →

EVERLAST WELCOMES UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION JOSH TAYLOR TO THE TEAM

EVERLAST WELCOMES UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION JOSH TAYLOR TO THE TEAM ‘Tartan Tornado’ partners with iconic brand ahead of historic unification showdown against Jose Ramirez on May 22nd in Las Vegas Everlast, the brand of choice for generations of world champion professional athletes, are proud to announce a long-term partnership with Unified World Champion Josh Taylor. … Continue reading EVERLAST WELCOMES UNIFIED WORLD CHAMPION JOSH TAYLOR TO THE TEAM →

JOHN HEDGES – I’VE COME ON LOADS UNDER MARK TIBBS

JOHN HEDGES - I'VE COME ON LOADS UNDER MARK TIBBS 'The Gentleman' makes Light-Heavy bow on Saturday John Hedges says he can't wait to showcase the improvements he has made under new trainer Mark Tibbs when he takes on Stanko Jermelic in a four round Light-Heavyweight contest this Saturday April 10, shown live on Sky … Continue reading JOHN HEDGES – I’VE COME ON LOADS UNDER MARK TIBBS →

‘Boxing Underdogs’

‘Boxing Underdogs’ By Neil Coote James 'Buster' Douglas, Andy Ruiz Jnr, James Braddock, there are certain names that permeate pathways and scupper the reigns of Champions who could comfortably fit the title of ‘underdog’. However, there are many angles to the term ‘underdog’ that take some unpacking to provide context.  ‘I was an underdog my … Continue reading ‘Boxing Underdogs’ →

A Boxing Memory: Aaron Pryor

A Boxing Memory: Aaron Pryor Time forgets many things, great champions are quickly forgotten, and the new generation of talent relegates the old warriors to history far quicker than they deserve. But some great fighters can be forgotten even in their own era. As good as they are, others are deemed on another level, and … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Aaron Pryor →