A Boxing Memory: Roberto Duran vs. Kirkland Laing

A Boxing Memory: Roberto Duran vs. Kirkland Laing Dave Anderson, in a piece for the New York Times, cruelly said of the perceived British no-hoper Kirkland Laing, that he was 'a household name only in his own household.' It was, in some ways, a point that was made in exaggeration, but in America, it did … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Roberto Duran vs. Kirkland Laing →

Daylight Robbery: Sandy Ryan Denied In Florida

Daylight Robbery: Sandy Ryan Denied In Florida Boxing is incredibly difficult to understand at times and even harder to defend. Robbery is an overused phrase in boxing, but overnight in Florida, Sandy Ryan was the victim of daylight robbery as she was denied a rightful victory over Jessica McCaskill in their fight for the unified … Continue reading Daylight Robbery: Sandy Ryan Denied In Florida →

CONOR BENN BAGS TEN ROUND WIN IN ORLANDO RETURN

CONOR BENN BAGS TEN ROUND WIN IN ORLANDO RETURN Benn taken the distance by tough Mexican – McCaskill and Ryan unification ends in split draw Conor Benn bagged ten vital rounds in his return to the ring against tough Rodolfo Orozco in Orlando, Florida, live worldwide on DAZN. Benn (22-0 14 KOs) showed little signs of ring rust as … Continue reading CONOR BENN BAGS TEN ROUND WIN IN ORLANDO RETURN →

Ringside Report: Zhang Stops Joyce

Ringside Report: Zhang Stops Joyce By Matt Elliott Albert Einstein once said the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results. Well, on the back of last night’s knockout defeat to Zhilei Zhang, Joe Joyce is probably in the process of being strapped into a straitjacket and … Continue reading Ringside Report: Zhang Stops Joyce →

A Boxing Memory: Benitez vs. Duran

A Boxing Memory: Benitez vs. Duran: The virtuoso performance of Wilfred Benitez should have been the catalyst for many more similar nights and defeat should have spelt the end for Roberto Duran who was still struggling to recover from his ‘No Mas’ shame against Sugar Ray Leonard. But history would tell a very different story. … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Benitez vs. Duran →

Rhiannon Dixon: “I think it will be my coming out party. I feel like if I win this fight and look good doing it, it will lead me on to massive things.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "I think it will be my coming out party. I feel like if I win this fight and look good doing it, it will lead me on to massive things." What started in White Collar a few years ago, has now morphed into more. Much more. Rhiannon Dixon is one of those feel-good … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I think it will be my coming out party. I feel like if I win this fight and look good doing it, it will lead me on to massive things.” →

Conor Benn & The Need For Closure

Conor Benn & The Need For Closure For anyone who cares about the credibility of boxing, the last twelve months, and the seemingly never-ending Conor Benn story that surrounds his two failed VADA drug tests have been an utterly depressing period. Nothing about the whole shameful episode should be celebrated. Although some of those who … Continue reading Conor Benn & The Need For Closure →

CHANTELLE CAMERON: I’M GOING IN THERE TO CAUSE DAMAGE 

CHANTELLE CAMERON: I'M GOING IN THERE TO CAUSE DAMAGE  'Il Capo' says she didn't receive recognition for beating Taylor Chantelle Cameron has told Matchroom’s Flash Knockdown podcast that she will beat Katie Taylor even more convincingly when they rematch for the undisputed Super-Lightweight marbles at the 3Arena in Dublin on Saturday November 25, live worldwide on DAZN. Flash Knockdown - Season 3 Episode … Continue reading CHANTELLE CAMERON: I’M GOING IN THERE TO CAUSE DAMAGE  →

Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper: Blood, Guts & That Left Hook

Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper: Blood, Guts & That Left Hook It was a rematch three years in the making. The British fans craving their first taste of world heavyweight glory since the heady days of Bob Fitzsimmons travelled to Highbury with at least some semblance of hope, even if the form line and reality … Continue reading Muhammad Ali vs. Henry Cooper: Blood, Guts & That Left Hook →