Nicola Hopewell: A Fighter Who Just Wants To Fight. Why Is That So Difficult? 'Another week goes by, grafting away but still waiting for some fight news 🥊 'My goal this year was to stay active …. We’re in August, and my goal isn’t going well 🤷🏻♀️I'm glad I don’t rely on boxing for my … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: A Fighter Who Just Wants To Fight. Why Is That So Difficult?
Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Delights His Hometown Fans By Matt Elliott Callum Simpson is the new British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion after a unanimous points decision victory over Zak Chelli at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley last night, the judges scoring it 118-111, 118-110 and 117-111 in favour of the hometown fighter. A glorious summers … Continue reading Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Delights His Hometown Fans
Ringside Report: Caroline Dubois Beats Maira Moneo On Points In Barnsley In many ways, It was a learning fight for Caroline Dubois on Saturday night in Barnsley. A tough, rugged opponent in Maira Moneo who made Dubois work extremely hard for her victory. But it will be valuable rounds and experience in the back for … Continue reading Ringside Report: Caroline Dubois Beats Maira Moneo On Points In Barnsley
Zak Chelli vs. Callum Simpson Preview By Matt Elliott Boxxer hosting events at football stadiums is starting to become a regular occurrence. In June, Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park played host to the cruiserweight clash between Chris Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe, with the former having previously fought Lawrence Okolie at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. Tonight, … Continue reading Zak Chelli vs. Callum Simpson Preview
Caroline Dubois: The Future Of The Lightweight Division?At 23, Caroline Dubois is seemingly on her way to a golden future with multiple world titles in her future. Dubois has always had that look of a special talent. The almost impeccable amateur run, and after nine professional fights, the hype around her has only been enhanced. … Continue reading Caroline Dubois: The Future Of The Lightweight Division?
Heather Hardy: "When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can't afford to have any more of the dead stuff." "My grandpa says I am on the right side of the dirt." A rare little hint of humour for a fighter who is dealing with the extreme darkness of her … Continue reading Heather Hardy: “When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can’t afford to have any more of the dead stuff.”
Derek Chisora Beats Joe Joyce: But At What Cost? There was a time I would have enjoyed what Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce served up on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. Maybe it's because I'm now at an age where I have seen some of the fighters I once worshipped growing up … Continue reading Derek Chisora Beats Joe Joyce: But At What Cost?
CHLOE WATSON PUTS EUROPEAN TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST JASMINA ZAPOTOCZNA Chloe Watson aims to cement her reputation as one of the fastest rising stars in women’s boxing when she defends the EBU European flyweight title on September 27 against Jasmina Zapotoczna. Watson puts her belt on the line against the in-form and dangerous Zapotoczna … Continue reading CHLOE WATSON PUTS EUROPEAN TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST JASMINA ZAPOTOCZNA
Rhiannon Dixon: "I'm really excited for the fight with Terri. It's a very good fight. But it's a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time." "It is mad to think how far I have come," Rhiannon Dixon told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for the fight with Terri. It’s a very good fight. But it’s a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time.”
A Boxing Memory: Jerry Quarry By Garry White What are you gonna do? Kill me? Everybody dies,” shrugs John Garfield in his role as boxer Charlie Davis in the noir classic, Body and Soul. Moments earlier, Davis’s professional honour had ensured that he won the fight and at the same time double-crossed the hoodlums that waited at his … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Jerry Quarry
