Leah McCourt: We Have Seen Nothing Yet By Jack Rainbow We last saw Leah McCourt in Bellator action back in February where she extended her unbeaten record by defeating Judith Ruis by unanimous decision. In many ways, things have changed for the Bellator prospect: “It’s been a very difficult time for everyone, two weeks after my … Continue reading Leah McCourt: We Have Seen Nothing Yet
Mayweather vs. McGregor: A Union Of Mutual Convenience In August 2017, two worlds formed a union of mutual convenience. Conor McGregor, the biggest star the world of MMA has ever seen, crossed the great divide and entered a new domain to challenge Floyd Mayweather in a boxing match. When it was first talked about, it seemed … Continue reading Mayweather vs McGregor: A Union Of Mutual Convenience
Holmes vs Ali: An Uncomfortable Night In Vegas Timing is everything in boxing. Taking a fight at the wrong time can have devastating long-lasting consequences on a career. Equally, it can have tragic life-changing implications, you have to know when to let go. Larry Holmes had the unenviable task of having to follow Muhammad Ali … Continue reading Holmes vs Ali: An Uncomfortable Night In Vegas
A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs Hearns On April 15th 1985 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, two fighters gave us everything, and a little bit more. One came for redemption, the other for greatness. They met head-on, in the most dramatic, brutal 8 minutes of action we are ever likely to see in a boxing … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Hagler vs Hearns
Caroline Pearce: The Best Interviews Are Always The Happy Interviews By Ella FenwickOwning a “reasonable degree” of experience is not only a modest response from Caroline Pearce herself but very much a large understatement. Formerly an international heptathlete and competing in the world championships of bobsleighing, Caroline not only has a niche sporting background under … Continue reading Caroline Pearce: The Best Interviews Are Always The Happy Interviews
Louis 'Razor' Robinson: Chasing A Dream By Will Lott Louis ‘Razor’ Robinson is a towering 6 foot plus heavyweight set to make his pro debut in March 2021. As with many fighters, he was introduced to the sport at a young age but never fully committed to the sport until he turned 18: “I used … Continue reading Louis ‘Razor’ Robinson: Chasing A Dream
Jamie Stewart: From A Troubled Past To A Life In Boxing Jamie Stewart has faced many problems in his life, many were self-inflicted, fighting an unbeaten puncher at three days notice, to him is nothing. Florian Marku the recent heavily-hyped Matchroom signing had a big reputation and the London-based Albanian had been calling out the … Continue reading Jamie Stewart: From A Troubled Past To A Life In Boxing
Tommy Frank: "I’m just playing with the hand I’m dealt and focussing on the positives." By Oliver McManus A new challenge awaits for Tommy Frank, he will now face Rosendo Guarneros this Friday for the IBF Inter-Continental flyweight title. Frank had been gearing up to contest the Lord Lonsdale belt against fellow Sheffield resident Kyle … Continue reading Tommy Frank: “I’m just playing with the hand I’m dealt and focussing on the positives.”
Sam Eggington: "After my last decision, I'm leaving nothing to the judges" By Ian Aldous Boxing returns to Channel 5 this Friday night when Hennessy Sports delivers domestic boxing to UK fans for free. Former British, Commonwealth and European 147-pound champion, Sam Eggington (28-7) battles Ashley Theophane over twelve rounds in a cracking super-welterweight clash. Last … Continue reading Sam Eggington: “After my last decision, I’m leaving nothing to the judges”
Ebanie Bridges: "I Go After What I Want." Fighters are creatures of habit, the repetition and monotony are on daily repeat. Some love it, many more probably complain, thoughts of a normal life never far away. But take it away and fighters become in many ways incomplete. The unbeaten Australian Ebanie Bridges saw a world … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: “I Go After What I Want.”
