Taylor vs Postol: After The Fight Thoughts: By Matthew Dean As a fight fan we make decisions about upcoming fights basing those judgements on what we have already seen and what we think we know. I made a call about Taylor- Postol and got it wrong, big style. However as I was proven on this … Continue reading Taylor vs Postol: After The Fight Thoughts:
Holly Holm vs Christina Domke By Henry Walter Holly Holm is one of the greatest female boxers of all time. After turning professional in 2002 Holm captured world titles in three weight classes and amassed a professional boxing record of 33(9ko's)-2-3. In 2011 Holm crossed over to mixed martial arts competition and signed to fight … Continue reading When World’s Collide: Holly Holm vs Christina Domke
Sam Eggington – Journeyman to European Champion By @highguardboxing Familiar face Sam Eggington is back in action this weekend away from our television screens, surely a run out after losing his European title before we see him back on Sky Sports again. What everybody may not know is that Sam started his professional career with … Continue reading Sam Eggington – Journeyman to European Champion
When World's Collide: Randy Couture vs James Toney: By Henry Walter In the early nineties, boxing legend James Toney was one of the best middleweight boxers of his time. By 2010 Toney (all five feet, nine inches of him) had ballooned up to over two hundred and thirty pounds and was competing in the heavyweight … Continue reading When World’s Collide: Randy Couture vs James Toney
Joshua/Wilder Looks Off: The much-anticipated heavyweight showdown between Anthony Joshua and Deontay Wilder looks off, at least for now. The WBA have finally lost patience it seems with the seemingly never-ending talks to get the Joshua/Wilder deal over the line. Joshua the WBA champion has been ordered to sign a deal within 24 hours to … Continue reading Joshua/Wilder Looks Off
When Worlds Collide: Part 3 Sylvia vs Mercer By Henry Walter Tim Sylvia was a two-time UFC heavyweight champion when in 2007 he lost his title to Randy Couture via decision. In 2009 whilst on the comeback trail Sylvia signed to fight the 48-year-old former WBO heavyweight champion Ray Mercer in a boxing match. However … Continue reading When Worlds Collide: Part 3 Sylvia vs Mercer
The Problems In Matching Daniel Dubois: Daniel Dubois moved to 8-0 on Saturday, and had the longest fight of his career when Tom Little extended him 5 rounds. The problem now is how to match him going forward. Dubois is only 20, only 8 fights into his pro career, but matching heavyweight prospects is notoriously … Continue reading The Problems In Matching Daniel Dubois
When Worlds Collide Part 2: By Henry Walter Art Jimmerson vs Royce Gracie In 1993 the very first Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event was held. The event was co-organised by the Brazillian Rorion Gracie, who was hoping to use the event to prove the superiority of the fighting style his family had pioneered, Brazilian jiu-jitsu. … Continue reading When Worlds Collide Part 2
When Worlds Collide: Part 1 By Henry Walter Boxing has long been arguably the world's most popular combat sport. Fights such as Jack Dempsey's million dollar match with George Carpentier in 1921 right up to Floyd Mayweather's 2015 mega fight with Manny Pacquiao have helped to solidify boxing's position throughout recent history. It is a … Continue reading When Worlds Collide: Part 1
Josh Taylor Earns a World Title Shot: Matching Josh Taylor who has had only 12 fights and less than 50 rounds in his professional with someone with the pedigree of Viktor Postol was either going to prove an inspired move or just plain stupid, but last night Taylor justified the faith, but only just. In … Continue reading Josh Taylor Earns a World Title Shot:
