Brendan Ingle Passes Away at 77: By Bryan Connolly In extremely sad news this Friday morning, legendary trainer Brendan Ingle MBE passed away at the age of 77. In his long and illustrious career Ingle trained world champions such as Johnnny Nelson and Prince Naseem Hamed, and the likes of Kell Brook, Ryan Rhodes, Herol … Continue reading Brendan Ingle Passes Away at 77
Haye To Retire? If as expected and to the surprise of absolutely nobody, David Haye announces his retirement in the coming days, it will bring an end to a 16 year professional career. Fighters are the last to know its over, or at least admit its over. Boxing history tells us it often takes a … Continue reading Haye To Retire?
British & Commonwealth champion Callum Johnson ‘not phased’ by Beterbiev challenge: By Thomas Lyons For some fighters, big opportunities don’t come round too often, and when they do, it’s all about taking calculated risks that produce huge rewards. Having earned everything so far in his career the hard way, newly crowned British champion Callum ‘The … Continue reading British & Commonwealth champion Callum Johnson ‘not phased’ by Beterbiev challenge
Golovkin Keeps His Word: Gennady Golovkin has kept his word and will submit himself to even more stringent testing by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). Fair play to Golovkin, but why is it not mandatory for all fighters. The governing bodies should be putting more emphasis and the money required on drug testing. How is … Continue reading Golovkin Keeps His Word:
Eric Molina Banned for 2 Years: The former Anthony Joshua opponent Eric Molina has been suspended for two years after testing positive for a banned substance following his fight with Joshua in December 2016. The American tested positive for the prohibited substance dexamethasone. The UK Anti Doping chief executive Nicole Sapstead said: "Every athlete is … Continue reading Eric Molina Banned for 2 Years:
Tyson Fury Gets Comeback Opponent: Just a few weeks out from his comeback fight it has been announced that Tyson Fury will face the Albanian Sefer Seferi in Manchester on June 9. Fury (25-0) who is the former IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion hasn't fought since he beat Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015. The … Continue reading Tyson Fury Gets Comeback Opponent:
Not so long ago the obituaries were being written for the noble art, with a surging UFC threatening to replace boxing as the combat sport for the masses. But as the UFC struggles to find its next generation of superstars, boxing has had a meteoric resurgence and is most certainly back with one hell of … Continue reading Badou Jack & Adonis Stevenson Fight to a Draw
In front of a 20,000 plus crowd at his beloved Elland Road, Josh Warrington came out to I Predict a Riot, Something in the Air might have been more appropriate, as there was a feeling that Warrington would not be denied, and he wasn't. Lacking the power to keep a rampant challenger off him, Selby … Continue reading Josh Warrington Beats Lee Selby
Mayweather vs McGregor: On Reflection We are now two years removed since the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight took place. My opinion hasn't changed one bit, it shouldn't have got sanctioned, but as ever money talked, as it always does. Since the fight McGregor has been in the headlines largely for unsavoury reasons, his … Continue reading Mayweather vs McGregor: On Reflection
For The Purpose Of Glory – Selby vs Warrington By Connor Hutton Marching On Together. Echoed amongst the Leeds faithful, it is usually a football match where this chant can be heard, yet this same anthem will be blasted around Elland Road for something different on May 5th. It will not be a normal occasion … Continue reading For The Purpose Of Glory – Selby vs Warrington
