Ringside Report: Dalton Smith Edges Past Alberto Puello It was a tactical chess match. Both fighters were good defensively. Largely, only single shots were landed throughout a thoroughly absorbing twelve rounds on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield. But it was Dalton Smith who emerged victorious and retained his WBC world super-lightweight title … Continue reading Ringside Report: Dalton Smith Edges Past Alberto Puello
Dalton Smith: Beyond The Ropes Dalton gets a hometown first defence of his WBC world super-lightweight title on Saturday night. Sheffield’s Utilita Arena will play host to a difficult-looking night for Smith. The 32-year-old Alberto Puello has only lost once in his professional career, and the former two-time world champion is coming to Yorkshire to … Continue reading Dalton Smith: Beyond The Ropes
Christina Desmond: History & More Christina Desmond and Louise Creaven created a little slice of history in Cork on Friday night. The first-ever all-Irish title fight on the female side of the sport. It was Desmond who left the ring as the BUI Irish super-lightweight champion courtesy of unanimous scorecards of 99-92, 99-91, and 99-91. … Continue reading Christina Desmond: History & More
Stevie Morgan: Beyond The Ropes I've had to sadly write a few obituaries over the last year or so. Georgia O'Connor and Hannah Rapp spring to mind. Two fighters with their whole lives seemingly ahead of them. Both were taken from us far too soon. O'Connor, an unbeaten British fighter, was just 25 when her … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: Beyond The Ropes
The Final Victory: Katie Taylor Outpoints Flora Pili at Croke Park We didn't think anything like this would happen. Women's boxing was once stuck in the mire. A novelty act. At one time, women couldn't even fight. In the UK, Jane Couch had to go to court to change that little detail. But Katie Taylor … Continue reading The Final Victory: Katie Taylor Outpoints Flora Pili at Croke Park
Katie Taylor: One Last Time It will be a fight week full of emotion. The final fight, even more so. A truly trailblazing career will take it's final bow this weekend. The perfect swansong. And the most deserving. Katie Taylor has that final dance on Saturday night. Unlike many, this really will be it. Taylor … Continue reading Katie Taylor: One Last Time
Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Boxxer will launch their DAZN working relationship with a much-anticipated rematch on Saturday night at the Leeds Direct Arena. Troy Williamson (22-4-1) will look to replicate what he did last December at the very same venue. Callum Simpson (18-1) will hope he can reverse what … Continue reading Troy Williamson vs. Callum Simpson: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Top Tier Opportunity: Kacie Doocey Fights Shauna Browne For The WBO European Lightweight Title Johnny Clark has continued his investment in women’s boxing and added another intriguing fight on his July 12th show at the Brentwood Centre in Brentwood. Kacie Doocey has an unexpected opportunity incredibly early in her career when she fights the highly-ranked … Continue reading Top Tier Opportunity: Kacie Doocey Fights Shauna Browne For The WBO European Lightweight Title
Jade Pearce: "I’m learning the pro game on the go and enjoying every moment of it." It will be her first rematch in the professional ranks. But it is one that will give Jade Pearce an opportunity to win her first pro title. Next month in Middlesbrough, Pearce will once again fight Kirsty Hill, but … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “I’m learning the pro game on the go and enjoying every moment of it.”
Top Tier: Shona Whitwell Returns In July Shona Whitwell will make a relatively quick turnaround when she fights Victoria Emma Lomax in July on a Top Tier promotion in Brentwood. It will be her second fight of 2026, a year that Whitwell hopes will end with titles around her waist. Whitwell defeated Joanna Fraszczak in … Continue reading Top Tier: Shona Whitwell Returns In July
