‘Grim Reaper' Martin Hillman Notches 18th Career Win in Tolworth Triumph By Garry White Orpington-based bantamweight, Martin Hillman secured an eighteenth career victory on Saturday night at London’s Tolworth Recreation Centre. Topping the bill on the Black Box Promotions show, the experienced Hillman dealt ably with his game Tanzanian opponent. Adam Yahaya, who at just 5”1 was giving away a substantial height … Continue reading ‘Grim Reaper’ Martin Hillman Notches 18th Career Win in Tolworth Triumph
Harli Whitwell: “We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I’m ready to take the big fights now.”
Harli Whitwell: "We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I'm ready to take the big fights now." Harli Whitwell turned professional in 2022. Five fights later, she is still unbeaten. A super-featherweight prospect that has the look of a fighter who could go far. Very far. But those five fights could have … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “We are aiming for bigger fights and titles next year. I’m ready to take the big fights now.”
A Boxing Memory: Hugh McIlvanney
A Boxing Memory: Hugh McIlvanney By Garry White “It’s only words, and words are all I have,” sung the Bee Gees back in the flare trousered, and open-shirted 70s. Yes, the Bee Gees, and not Westlife or Boyzone or whichever one, it was of Louis Walsh’s pre-packed vocal combos that had the temerity to bastardise … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Hugh McIlvanney
Undisputed World Champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada Announces Retirement
Undisputed World Champion Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada Announces Retirement The East Los Angeles native went 26-0 with nine knockouts and won world titles in two weight classes Undisputed minimumweight world champion Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada, the fighting pride of East Los Angeles, has announced her retirement following a decorated 13-year professional career. Estrada (26-0, 9 KOs) won world titles … Continue reading Undisputed World Champion Seniesa “Super Bad” Estrada Announces Retirement
Beyond The Ropes: Eubank vs. Benn
Beyond The Ropes: Eubank vs. Benn The original Eubank Benn rivalry was organic. They had mutual chemistry. Any great duo needs that. It was a natural feud that didn't need too much of the fake promotional razzmatazz. It didn't need to be forced. Chris Eubank and Nigel Benn gave us two iconic nights in the … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Eubank vs. Benn
Ringside Report: Adam Azim Dominates Ohara Davies At The Copper Box
Ringside Report: Adam Azim Dominates Ohara Davies At The Copper Box By Matt Elliott Adam Azim produced a dominant and mature display to stop Ohara Davies in round eight last night and can now look forward to 2025 and potential fights with Harley Eubank and Dalton Smith. You always felt Davies would have to land … Continue reading Ringside Report: Adam Azim Dominates Ohara Davies At The Copper Box
Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Retains Her Commonwealth Flyweight Title
Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Retains Her Commonwealth Flyweight Title There were some worried faces as Nicola Hopewell waited to enter the ring on Saturday night at the Skate Central in Sheffield to defend her Commonwealth flyweight bauble against the once-beaten Nigerian Mary Aina Abbey. Abbey and her team oozed confidence as she made her way … Continue reading Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Retains Her Commonwealth Flyweight Title
Beyond The Ropes: Natasha Jonas
Beyond The Ropes: Natasha Jonas You have to be balanced whenever you say or write something. Boxxer and Ben Shalom have delivered for Natasha Jonas. They rescued her from the wilderness. They delivered world title after world title. A dream realised. Jonas, after being more than lost in the mix elsewhere, was finally treated as … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Natasha Jonas
Adam Azim vs. Ohara Davies Preview
Adam Azim vs. Ohara Davies Preview By Matt Elliott After the bright lights of Saudi Arabia last Saturday, all eyes are back on the UK this weekend, with Boxxer hosting a show at the Copper Box Arena in which Adam Azim returns to the ring against Ohara Davies in a twelve-round contest. Azim has been … Continue reading Adam Azim vs. Ohara Davies Preview
Nicola Hopewell Signs With Dennis Hobson
Nicola Hopewell Signs With Dennis Hobson It was just before Christmas in 2021. A Dennis Hobson fight night in Sheffield. An evening at the Ponds Forge. Nicola Hopewell was on the hunt for pastures new. Hopewell was looking for her way in once her old boxing world had finally been left behind. A belated and … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell Signs With Dennis Hobson









