Wood vs Lara: Big Fight Preview & Prediction I was ringside in 2019 when Leigh Wood defended his Commonwealth featherweight title by stopping Ryan Doyle in his home city of Nottingham. Despite retaining his title with little drama, the whispers from ringside were that Wood would never be a star. They said he just lacked … Continue reading Wood vs Lara: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Nicola Hopewell: A Year of Progress “At the end of my career, I don’t want no regrets." It was back in September last year when Nicola Hopewell uttered those words to me. The Worksop super-flyweight hopeful was unbeaten but still fighting for and licensed with BIBA. Even back then thoughts would have been there to … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: A Year of Progress
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.”
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