The FightPost 2022 Overseas Fighter of the Year: Claressa Shields 'The night deserved, demanded even, a fight to match the historic occasion. We got that and more.' If there was any doubt about the fighting credentials of Claressa Shields, and there shouldn't have been, the American extinguished them and settled an old lingering rivalry in … Continue reading The FightPost 2022 Overseas Fighter of the Year: Claressa Shields
Hannah Baggaley: Britain's Unluckiest Fighter If ever a fighter deserves a change of luck, it is Hannah Baggaley. While the boxing world will quite rightly be in celebration mode on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. A big all-female card that will demonstrate everything that is good about the sport and the continued … Continue reading Hannah Baggaley: Britain’s Unluckiest Fighter
Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Mayer vs Baumgardner If anyone was worried that women’s boxing had peaked when Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano served up that unforgettable classic in April, their concerns are extremely misplaced. This weekend will tell you exactly that. After the shameful events of last week, boxing needs a lift. At the … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Mayer vs Baumgardner
Natasha Jonas A World Champion At Last It always had the look of a special night. There might be those that want to critique the opportunity that was given or try to cheapen the victory by nature of an opponent that came in at short notice. But whatever the criticism, that had nothing to do … Continue reading Natasha Jonas A World Champion At Last
BAUMGARDNER PENS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM WBC and IBO Super-Featherweight champion eyes undisputed in 2022Alycia Baumgardner has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom. Baumgardner (11-1 7 KOs) burst onto the World scene with a stunning KO win over Terri Harper in Sheffield, England in November, ripping the WBC and IBO World … Continue reading BAUMGARDNER PENS PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM
Arnold Allen: Who’s Next & When By Harry Jensen The UFC 145 lbs division boasts a wide array of talent, ranging from pound-for-pound greats to exciting prospects with a chance to break into the division’s elite in the near future. One of these prospects goes by the name of Arnold Allen, fighting out of Ipswich, England. … Continue reading Arnold Allen: Who’s Next & When
MTK Global Signs Jordan Barker-Porter MTK Global is delighted to announce the signing of Jordan Barker-Porter ahead of her plans to turn professional. Barker-Porter had a very successful amateur career, winning a gold medal at the Haringey Box Cup in 2019, along with silver medals at the National Championships and the Winter Box Cup. The … Continue reading MTK Global Signs Jordan Barker-Porter
Ebanie Bridges: "Until I am dead I am going to make the most of every single minute." Ebanie Bridges has finally landed in the UK, the months of self-promoting has delivered the desired result. Already she is being heard, to the surprise of nobody. Some may heavily critique, be selective on what they see or … Continue reading Ebanie Bridges: “Until I am dead I am going to make the most of every single minute.”
Lee Simpson: Paddy Fitzpatrick, George Groves & Beyond By Chris Akers The first time that I heard of Paddy Fitzpatrick, was when he trained Jamie Cox. Cox had just won Commonwealth Games gold. From that he became to George Groves’ chief second. How did that leap happen? “What had happened is that he had been … Continue reading Lee Simpson: Paddy Fitzpatrick, George Groves & Beyond
Khabib Nurmagomedov: Combat’s Most Dominant By James Lee As the most consequential combat event of the year is set for pay-per-view on Saturday, the fighting community find themselves in an uncommon period at the moment. Frankly, Khabib Nurmagomedov is the most assertive, active fighter in the world. As names such as Canelo Alvarez, Teofimo Lopez … Continue reading Khabib Nurmagomedov: Combat’s Most Dominant
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