Adam Smith: “Cancer nearly killed me, but, in many ways, it’s given me a different perspective on life, and I’m now a much happier, calmer person.”

Adam Smith: “Cancer nearly killed me, but, in many ways, it’s given me a different perspective on life, and I’m now a much happier, calmer person.” By Matt Elliott The voice of Adam Smith is synonymous with boxing. The two just fit perfectly together, and one doesn’t feel quite the same without the other. Smith … Continue reading Adam Smith: “Cancer nearly killed me, but, in many ways, it’s given me a different perspective on life, and I’m now a much happier, calmer person.” →

Linn Sandström: Against All Odds

Linn Sandström: Against All Odds It's difficult to fully comprehend just how far Linn Sandström has come, not only in her inspirational boxing career but in life itself. Born in Brazil, within a matter of days, she was in Sweden courtesy of her adopted parents. Sandström became an international table tennis star during her time … Continue reading Linn Sandström: Against All Odds →

Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.”

Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” It is a quite remarkable story. Once a rising star. But Chantelle Reid was six years away from her sport due to a severe back injury. Reid only returned to boxing in early 2023. Expectations were probably low … Continue reading Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” →

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A Sign of the Times

Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A Sign of the Times A multi-million dollar deal. Supporting a glorified freak show in a sport that far too often resembles a billion-dollar big top extravaganza. Nobody does it better, someone once sang. I doubt Carly Simon was referencing boxing in that timeless little number, but sometimes amidst all … Continue reading Katie Taylor vs. Amanda Serrano: A Sign of the Times →

Nicola Hopewell Wins The Commonwealth Flyweight Title

Nicola Hopewell Wins The Commonwealth Flyweight Title On Saturday night, at the second of asking Nicola Hopewell became a Commonwealth champion. A new weight brought the rewards at the Magna Centre in Rotherham on the latest GBM Sports show in a fight that left both title challengers with blood on their features at the end … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell Wins The Commonwealth Flyweight Title →

Nicola Hopewell: Second Time Lucky?

Nicola Hopewell: Second Time Lucky? Six months removed from her first Commonwealth title challenge that ended in defeat, Nicola Hopewell will get a second chance to become a Commonwealth champion when she fights Gemma Ruegg at the Magna Centre this Saturday night on the latest GBM Sports show for the vacant flyweight bauble. Hopewell will … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: Second Time Lucky? →

NETFLIX AND MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCE THE MOST ANTICIPATED WOMEN’S BOXING REMATCH IN HISTORY, KATIE TAYLOR VS AMANDA SERRANO, STREAMING LIVE EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON SATURDAY, JULY 20

NETFLIX AND MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCE THE MOST ANTICIPATED WOMEN’S BOXING REMATCH IN HISTORY, KATIE TAYLOR VS AMANDA SERRANO, STREAMING LIVE EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON SATURDAY, JULY 20 Taylor vs. Serrano 2 will be the co-main event of Paul vs. Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with their rematch to be contested for the … Continue reading NETFLIX AND MOST VALUABLE PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCE THE MOST ANTICIPATED WOMEN’S BOXING REMATCH IN HISTORY, KATIE TAYLOR VS AMANDA SERRANO, STREAMING LIVE EXCLUSIVELY ON NETFLIX ON SATURDAY, JULY 20 →

The Top Ten British Female Fighters

The Top Ten British Female Fighters In December, when virtually every outlet compiled their end-of-year articles comprising their favourite moments and fighters of the year, I decided to join the Christmas party. One of my articles around that time was my top twenty British female fighters. But just a few months on, with many on … Continue reading The Top Ten British Female Fighters →

Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester

Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester In only her tenth professional fight, Rhiannon Dixon crowned herself the new WBO world lightweight champion courtesy of a hard-fought, unanimous points victory over the tough Argentinian Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. Dixon won by … Continue reading Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester →

Brad Pauls: “If you compare the Denny fight to the Heaney one, you can see I’ve made huge improvements.”

Brad Pauls: “If you compare the Denny fight to the Heaney one, you can see I’ve made huge improvements.” By Matt Elliott Queensberry Promotions’ Magnificent Seven concept is certainly an intriguing one. At a time when the future of big-time boxing in the UK is under the microscope, thanks in part to the deep pockets … Continue reading Brad Pauls: “If you compare the Denny fight to the Heaney one, you can see I’ve made huge improvements.” →