WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NINA HUGHES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM

WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NINA HUGHES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM Essex native plans on unifying the 118lbs division Newly crowned WBA Bantamweight Champion of the World Nina Hughes has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The 40-year-old from Billericay in Essex, who is trained by Kevin Lilley and managed by Lee Eaton, … Continue reading WBA BANTAMWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION NINA HUGHES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM →

A Boxing Memory: ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Road To Greatness

A Boxing Memory: 'Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Road to Greatness By Ben Lonsdale Smokin’ Joe Frazier may be best remembered for being the greatest rival of Muhammed Ali after they battled it out on three occasions making it one of the biggest trilogies the sport has ever seen, but there was much more to the life … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier’s Road To Greatness →

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Bumphus

A Boxing Memory: Johnny Bumphus Addicted to drugs. Died prematurely. A familiar story. There are many such stories in boxing. Add Johnny Bumphus to that never-ending list. Born in Tacoma, Washington the boxing journey started when he was just 8 and his amateur career saw him win National AAU and Golden Gloves titles at featherweight … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Johnny Bumphus →

Lori Grinker: “Just being a part of people’s lives so outside of my own and being able to photograph them, that’s what hooked me on journalism and documentary photography.”

Lori Grinker: “Just being a part of people’s lives so outside of my own and being able to photograph them, that’s what hooked me on journalism and documentary photography. The privilege of being invited into people’s lives to document it.” By Chris Akers                                                           Boxing is the one sport that has always attracted the … Continue reading Lori Grinker: “Just being a part of people’s lives so outside of my own and being able to photograph them, that’s what hooked me on journalism and documentary photography.” →

WARRINGTON: KEEP ON F***ING DOUBTING ME!

WARRINGTON: KEEP ON F***ING DOUBTING ME! 'The Leeds Warrior' fired up ahead of Lopez defence Josh Warrington has warned his Featherweight rivals to underestimate him at their own peril ahead of his IBF World Title defence against Mandatory Challenger Luis Alberto Lopez at the First Direct Arena in Leeds this Saturday December 10, shown live … Continue reading WARRINGTON: KEEP ON F***ING DOUBTING ME! →

Baumgardner Mayer: The Feud That Still Burns

Baumgardner Mayer: The Feud That Still Burns One day Alycia Baumgardner and Mikaela Mayer will thank each other. They will look back and count their money, and be extremely grateful for what they had. A once in a lifetime feud, that neither fighter will never ever have again. It's bitter, personal, and so bloody good. … Continue reading Baumgardner Mayer: The Feud That Still Burns →

Fury Stops Chisora On An Uncomfortable Night For Boxing

Fury Stops Chisora On An Uncomfortable Night For Boxing Boxing history is littered with brave old souls like Derek Chisora. Many of them now walk funny and can't remember their youth. Tonight’s sorry episode at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium pushes Chisora a little closer to that fate. It may sound harsh, but his incredibly brave … Continue reading Fury Stops Chisora On An Uncomfortable Night For Boxing →

Tris Dixon: “People need to find a niche and make themselves stand out.”

Tris Dixon: "People need to find a niche and make themselves stand out." There is always much trepidation when I interview people who are in my opinion, journalistic heavyweights. Thoughts flicker to being a great imposter in a world that I have stumbled into and one where I don't really belong. If I am, I … Continue reading Tris Dixon: “People need to find a niche and make themselves stand out.” →

Paul Butler: “I am confident and it’s a fight I am going into with absolutely zero pressure on me.”

Paul Butler: “I am confident and it’s a fight I am going into with absolutely zero pressure on me.” By Matthew Elliott In just over a week's time, Paul Butler faces the biggest fight of his twelve-year professional career. On December 13th Butler travels to Japan to face one of the most feared men in … Continue reading Paul Butler: “I am confident and it’s a fight I am going into with absolutely zero pressure on me.” →