Mikaela Mayer: “I am in a new division now. I have a new path and I am not going backwards for Baumgardner. I am not going back down to 130.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I am in a new division now. I have a new path and I am not going backwards for Baumgardner. I am not going back down to 130." I have interviewed Mikaela Mayer many times, too many to remember in all honesty. Mayer is brash, and often outspoken but always brutally honest. Mayer … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am in a new division now. I have a new path and I am not going backwards for Baumgardner. I am not going back down to 130.” →

A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs Danny Williams

A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs Danny Williams Danny Williams had a pre-fight dream that he would knock out Mike Tyson. In truth, that looked all it could ever be. A dream, a fantasy not born on any semblance of reality. Three fights before Matt Skelton had outpointed Williams. The two fights after offered little … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Mike Tyson vs Danny Williams →

MAY 27: LOPEZ TO DEFEND FEATHERWEIGHT CROWN AGAINST HOMETOWN HERO CONLAN IN BELFAST

MAY 27: LOPEZ TO DEFEND FEATHERWEIGHT CROWN AGAINST HOMETOWN HERO CONLAN IN BELFAST Tickets go on sale Friday, March 31, at 11am via http://www.Ticketmaster.ie. Luis Alberto “El Venado” Lopez may have to start calling himself “The Road Warrior.” Lopez will make the first defence of his IBF featherweight world title against Michael “Mick” Conlan on … Continue reading MAY 27: LOPEZ TO DEFEND FEATHERWEIGHT CROWN AGAINST HOMETOWN HERO CONLAN IN BELFAST →

ANTHONY CROLLA MAKES ‘WORLD CLASS’ LYNDON ARTHUR PREDICTION AHEAD OF TITLE FIGHT LIVE ON CHANNEL 5

ANTHONY CROLLA MAKES ‘WORLD CLASS’ LYNDON ARTHUR PREDICTION AHEAD OF TITLE FIGHT LIVE ON CHANNEL 5 Manchester hero Anthony Crolla is backing Lyndon Arthur to win the IBO world title and set the stage for a series of mouth-watering light heavyweight showdowns. Arthur takes on Argentina’s explosive Braian Nahuel Suarez at the University of Bolton … Continue reading ANTHONY CROLLA MAKES ‘WORLD CLASS’ LYNDON ARTHUR PREDICTION AHEAD OF TITLE FIGHT LIVE ON CHANNEL 5 →

Are Exhibition Bouts a Benefit For Retired Fighters?

Are Exhibition Bouts a Benefit For Retired Fighters? By Lewie Laing Whilst Floyd Mayweather Jr's latest heist within the world of boxing received mainly negative reviews, exhibitions, in general, could be a saviour for fighters retiring from the professional ranks. The thought for this came after seeing Amir Khan, tweet following Mayweathers' exhibition bout against … Continue reading Are Exhibition Bouts a Benefit For Retired Fighters? →

Could Nicola Hopewell & Maisey Rose Courtney Fight For a British Title Later This Year?

Could Nicola Hopewell & Maisey Rose Courtney Fight For a British Title Later This Year? Nicola Hopewell will look to move her promising career into the next phase as the year advances. The plans are being laid for some kind of international title fight in May, but that looks likely to be only the beginning … Continue reading Could Nicola Hopewell & Maisey Rose Courtney Fight For a British Title Later This Year? →

Ryan Rhodes: “It was my goal to become British champion and anything after that was a bonus.”

Ryan Rhodes: “It was my goal to become British champion and anything after that was a bonus.” By Matt Elliott In the mid to late nineties, the Ingle gym in Sheffield was flying. Senior pros such as Fidel Castro Smith, aka Slugger O’Toole and Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham were coming towards the end of their careers, … Continue reading Ryan Rhodes: “It was my goal to become British champion and anything after that was a bonus.” →

Ringside Report: Cyrus Pattinson Stops Chris Jenkins To Win WBA International Welterweight Title

Ringside Report: Cyrus Pattinson Stops Chris Jenkins To Win WBA International Welterweight Title By Matt Elliott Cyrus Pattinson won the vacant WBA International welterweight title last night, as he defeated Chris Jenkins in a potential fight-of-the-year contender in front of a home crowd at the Matchroom NXTGEN card in Newcastle.  From the first bell, both … Continue reading Ringside Report: Cyrus Pattinson Stops Chris Jenkins To Win WBA International Welterweight Title →

Natasha Jonas: “At the end of the day, I just do what’s best for me. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks.”

Natasha Jonas: "At the end of the day, I just do what’s best for me. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks." Natasha Jonas entered 2022 with big hopes, but also with an uncertain future. It could all have ended in the early part of the year. It was, in many ways, one last throw … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “At the end of the day, I just do what’s best for me. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks.” →

ANDERSON SILVA NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023

ANDERSON SILVA NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023 UFC® today announced that former UFC middleweight champion Anderson Silva will be inducted into the 2023 Class of the UFC Hall of Fame as a Pioneer. The 2023 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Toyo Tires®, will take place during the 11th Annual UFC International Fight … Continue reading ANDERSON SILVA NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2023 →