Donald McRae: “Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang.”

Donald McRae: "Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang." Writers are many, but good writers are hard to find. Donald McRae is one of the few. McRae has that rare ability to bring a story to life through his use of the humble word. Make … Continue reading Donald McRae: “Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang.” →

DANIEL CORMIER NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022

DANIEL CORMIER NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 UFC® today announced that former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Modern Wing’ as a member of the Class of 2022. The 2022 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Toyo Tires®, will take … Continue reading DANIEL CORMIER NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 →

Mikaela Mayer: “I am the A-side and I will always be the A-side against Baumgardner.”

Mikaela Mayer: "I am the A-side and I will always be the A-side against Baumgardner." Unbeaten, a unified world champion Mikaela Mayer has plenty. But it isn't enough. Nowhere near enough. Being a champion doesn't satisfy. Mayer wants to be THE champion. The only champion. For someone who doesn't do routine, such a defence of … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am the A-side and I will always be the A-side against Baumgardner.” →

MATCHROOM BOXING, DAZN AND THE BBC PARTNER TO SHOW HISTORIC TAYLOR VS. SERRANO FIGHT

MATCHROOM BOXING, DAZN AND THE BBC PARTNER TO SHOW HISTORIC TAYLOR VS. SERRANO FIGHT Sports fans can enjoy this fight of the decade contender on BBC 3 and BBC iPlayer tonight at 10pm (BST) Tonight at 10 p.m. (BST) on BBC3 and BBC iPlayer sports fans can watch the replay of this iconic record-breaking fight … Continue reading MATCHROOM BOXING, DAZN AND THE BBC PARTNER TO SHOW HISTORIC TAYLOR VS. SERRANO FIGHT →

‘In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles’ by Donald McRae

‘In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles’ by Donald McRae (2019) By Brendan Crowley Any book from Donald McRae is always something to celebrate. If that book is about boxing, then all the better. Locate that book in Ireland and it jumps straight to the top of my want-to-read list. McRae is … Continue reading ‘In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles’ by Donald McRae →

PAUL BUTLER NAMED FULL WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION AFTER WBO MAKE JOHN RIEL CASIMERO DECISION

PAUL BUTLER NAMED FULL WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION AFTER WBO MAKE JOHN RIEL CASIMERO DECISION Paul Butler has been elevated to WBO world bantamweight champion after the sanctioning body voted unanimously to strip the title holder. Butler won the interim belt at Probellum Liverpool last month, with a masterful display against Jonas Sultan at the M&S … Continue reading PAUL BUTLER NAMED FULL WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION AFTER WBO MAKE JOHN RIEL CASIMERO DECISION →