Wilder vs Fury: Two Fights, One Champion

Wilder vs Fury: Two Fights, One Champion  Badly overweight, battling severe mental demons, any thoughts of a successful boxing comeback looked remote at best for Tyson Fury. Frank Warren took a punt, and Fury miraculously launched an unlikely return. Two fights in, and the evidence proved inconclusive in terms of recapturing former glories. But the … Continue reading Wilder vs Fury: Two Fights, One Champion

Conor Benn: 2020 A Year Of Growth, 2021 Promises Even More

Conor Benn: 2020 A Year Of Growth, 2021 Promises Even More By Joe Alexander For Conor Benn, his father's legacy has to a certain degree, distracted and clouded over his career. However, for arguably the first time in his career, the son began to put his unique stamp on the Benn name in 2020. This … Continue reading Conor Benn: 2020 A Year Of Growth, 2021 Promises Even More

BARRY HEARN AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST

BARRY HEARN AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST Matchroom Sport Chairman Barry Hearn has been awarded an OBE in the New Year Honours list, recognising his services to sport over 40 years. A long-term boxing fan, Hearn moved into fight promotion in the late 1980’s, his first promotion being the Frank Bruno versus Joe … Continue reading BARRY HEARN AWARDED OBE IN NEW YEAR HONOURS LIST

Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya Headline UFC 259 on March 6th

Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya Headline UFC 259 on March 6th By Ross Markey A light heavyweight championship matchup of current titleholder, Jan Blachowicz, and reigning middleweight best, Israel 'The Last Stylebender' Adesanya is set to take main event honours at UFC 259 on March 6th -- with a location or venue for the showcase yet … Continue reading Jan Blachowicz, Israel Adesanya Headline UFC 259 on March 6th

Nunes vs Rousey: The End Of One Era, The Start Of Another

Nunes vs Rousey: The End Of One Era, The Start Of Another By James Lee As mixed martial arts fans come across the name Ronda Rousey, a cloud of negative connotations spell a sad state of affairs. As Rousey once captured the rare mantra of not if, but when, the illusion of her stardom has … Continue reading Nunes vs Rousey: The End Of One Era, The Start Of Another

Leah McCourt: We Have Seen Nothing Yet

Leah McCourt: We Have Seen Nothing Yet By Jack Rainbow We last saw Leah McCourt in Bellator action back in February where she extended her unbeaten record by defeating Judith Ruis by unanimous decision. In many ways, things have changed for the Bellator prospect: “It’s been a very difficult time for everyone, two weeks after my … Continue reading Leah McCourt: We Have Seen Nothing Yet

Mason Jones Makes UFC Debut Against Mike Davis At UFC Fight Island 8 On Jan 20th

Mason Jones Makes UFC Debut Against Mike Davis At UFC Fight Island 8 On Jan 20th By Ross Markey Two-weight Cage Warriors world champion, Mason 'The Dragon' Jones is reportedly in line for his promotional debut in the UFC on January 20th. Arriving from the Graham Boylan led organization, Jones, who captured both lightweight and … Continue reading Mason Jones Makes UFC Debut Against Mike Davis At UFC Fight Island 8 On Jan 20th

HEAVYWEIGHT SOLOMON DACRES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING

HEAVYWEIGHT SOLOMON DACRES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING Former Team GB talent inks deal with Eddie Hearn Former Team GB Heavyweight standout Solomon Dacres has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing and will make his highly anticipated professional debut in early 2021. The 6ft 5ins 27-year-old, who is managed by Adam Morallee … Continue reading HEAVYWEIGHT SOLOMON DACRES SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING