279 Days: The Inside Story of Akeem Ennis-Brown & Philip Bowes By Ian Aldous 279 days is a long time. 279 days is a very long time when you're Akeem Ennis-Brown (13-0) and more than nine months have passed since he should have battled Philip Bowes for the Commonwealth and vacant British super-lightweight championships. The … Continue reading 279 Days: The Inside Story of Akeem Ennis-Brown & Philip Bowes
Jay Harris: “Rematch with Martinez Would Be a Completely Different Story” By George Priestman Swansea based fighter Jay Harris used to have to balance working in an Amazon warehouse and his dreams of becoming a world champion boxer. However, on the 29th February, we saw the Welshman reach the pinnacle by challenging for the WBC … Continue reading Jay Harris: “Rematch with Martinez Would Be a Completely Different Story”
Cory McKenna: "I am looking forward to putting on a well-rounded performance and impressing the UFC." The name of Cory McKenna seems to have been doing the rounds in the world of MMA for many a year. Heavily hyped from the get-go, but it may come as a surprise to some, McKenna is still only … Continue reading Cory McKenna: “I am looking forward to putting on a well-rounded performance and impressing the UFC.”
An Interview With Mark Kram Jr: Part 1 By Chris Akers Speaking to Mark Kram Jr on-screen via Zoom, it is clear from the books stacked behind him that he is a fan of boxing, He is the author of Smokin Jo: The Life of Joe Frazier and also the son of the late Mark … Continue reading An Interview With Mark Kram Jr: Part 1
Maredudd Thomas: 'After This I Don’t Want To Be Taking Backwards Steps.' By Oliver McManus It’s often joked that Maredudd Thomas has a typically Welsh name for the ages. As far back as the 10th century ‘Maredudd’ was a popular name among Welsh royalty with the name translating as “great battle lord”. It was probably … Continue reading Maredudd Thomas: ‘After This I Don’t Want To Be Taking Backwards Steps.’
Aqib Fiaz: "He’s An Absolute Warrior. I’m Expecting A Tough Fight Because It’s 50-50 On Paper." By Oliver McManus Oldham’s own Aqib Fiaz has a confidence about him that somehow comes across as softly-spoken modesty. That self-belief is clear to understand: at 20 years old Fiaz has been snapped up by Matchroom Boxing having looked … Continue reading Aqib Fiaz: “He’s An Absolute Warrior. I’m Expecting A Tough Fight Because It’s 50-50 On Paper.”
Natasha Jonas: 'I Don't Just Want To Make Up The Numbers, I Want To Be The Best.' In the four times, I have spoken to Natasha Jonas over the last year or so, there has been a definite upward trajectory in her confidence levels. The fighter I first spoke to is long gone. There was … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: ‘I Don’t Just Want To Make Up The Numbers, I Want To Be The Best.’
The Trio Vying For British Glory: Chad Sugden on Facing Shakan Pitters and Craig Richards By Ian Aldous You're about to embark on your maiden British title shot on free-to-air television in the UK and all the hard work in the gym is about to be wrapped up just before you enter fight week; that … Continue reading The Trio Vying For British Glory: Chad Sugden on Facing Shakan Pitters and Craig Richards
Liam McGeary: “It felt like an electric shock, being bolted into my face all the way through my body." By Jack Rainbow “It felt like an electric shock, being bolted into my face all the way through my body. I have never felt something like that before” The COVID-19 lockdown has been an alien experience … Continue reading Liam McGeary: “It felt like an electric shock, being bolted into my face all the way through my body.”
Rachel Ball: “It’s A Massive Platform For Me To Make A Point About Myself" By Oliver McManus Rachel Ball has promised to “pick up where (she) left off” on August 14th with a win over Shannon Courtenay. The pair will meet in the third installment of Eddie Hearn’s FightCamp with Ball (5-1) fresh off a … Continue reading Rachel Ball: “It’s A Massive Platform For Me To Make A Point About Myself”
