Yigit vs. Ozgul Heads Big York Hall Undercard World title challenger Anthony Yigit will face Siar Ozgul on a starry undercard for the #MTKFightNight topped by Ohara Davies vs. Miguel Vazquez at York Hall on June 28. Sweden’s former EBU super-lightweight king Yigit (23-1-1, 8 KOs) takes on Turkish-born Ozgul (15-3, 3 KOs) on an … Continue reading Yigit vs. Ozgul Heads Big York Hall Undercard
SHARP TO TAKE ON McCORRY ON 02 BLOCKBUSTER ARCHIE SHARP WILL make a first defence of his WBO European super featherweight title when he takes on the tough Scot Jordan McCorry at The O2, London on July 13. The 24-year-old from Welling, 15-0, who memorably defeated Lyon Woodstock last October to win his first title … Continue reading SHARP TO TAKE ON McCORRY ON 02 BLOCKBUSTER
The Story of Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham By Simon Graham When I was school boy boxer a very good friend of mine nicknamed me “Bomber” not because I was a KO specialist but because of my name sake who incidentally was a far better boxer than I ever was. While I was having amateur bouts up … Continue reading The Story of Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham
SLOBBY” GORMAN OUT TO SHOW HE IS BRITAIN’S ANSWER TO ANDY RUIZ JR NATHAN GORMAN has been given further inspiration to beat Daniel Dubois by new world heavyweight champion, Andy Ruiz Jr. The Mexican looks out of shape, but that counted for nothing when he bludgeoned granite bodied Anthony Joshua to defeat in New York … Continue reading SLOBBY” GORMAN OUT TO SHOW HE IS BRITAIN’S ANSWER TO ANDY RUIZ JR
Fighter of the Week: Andy Ruiz Jr By Gary Kittilsen Awarding this weeks Fighter of the Week should be no surprise. A seismic shock happened in the ring this weekend at Madison Square Garden, the Mecca of Boxing. Andy Ruiz jr fought a brilliant fight to become a part of a rare group, a unified … Continue reading Fighter of the Week: Andy Ruiz Jr
Chantelle Cameron Assesses Taylor's Narrow Unification Win in New York Chantelle Cameron has issued an honest assessment of Katie Taylor’s world title unification victory over Delfine Persoon. Ireland’s Taylor secured a narrow and controversial majority decision over valiant Belgian Persoon at Madison Square Garden at the weekend to add the WBC crown to the IBF, … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron Assesses Taylor’s Narrow Unification Win in New York
Inside Sunshine or in Shadow By Donald McRae A little taster from the brilliant new book from renowned author Donald McRae. In Sunshine or in Shadow opens in Derry in January 1972. Charlie Nash, the best amateur boxer in Ireland, hears that his close friend, Martin ‘Mousey’ Harken, a fellow fighter, has just died after … Continue reading In Sunshine or in Shadow
Nathan Heaney Prepared For Shoot Out Nathan Heaney is prepared to get into a shoot-out with Ryan Aston to decide who becomes the Midlands middleweight champion. The hometown hero will co-challenge with Aston for the vacant area crown, which is up for grabs after being vacated by Tyler Denny. Unbeaten Heaney will also defend his … Continue reading Nathan Heaney Prepared For Shoot Out
In Sunshine or in Shadow How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles By Donald McRae About The Book 'One of the most captivating boxing writers on the planet' Barry McGuigan '[An] outstanding and important book, Don McRae's powerful storytelling shows the courage of the people of the North' Andy Lee Multi-award-winning author Donald McRae's stunning … Continue reading In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles
Anthony Joshua: Brand vs Legacy By Simon Graham If like me, you witnessed the events at Madison Square Garden the shock of Anthony Joshua’s defeat is a bitter pill to swallow, I’m certain that when this fight was announced you were amongst the majority of fight fans that wrote off the chances of Andy Ruiz … Continue reading Anthony Joshua: Brand vs Legacy
