Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester

Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester In only her tenth professional fight, Rhiannon Dixon crowned herself the new WBO world lightweight champion courtesy of a hard-fought, unanimous points victory over the tough Argentinian Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. Dixon won by … Continue reading Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester →

Brad Pauls: “If you compare the Denny fight to the Heaney one, you can see I’ve made huge improvements.”

Brad Pauls: “If you compare the Denny fight to the Heaney one, you can see I’ve made huge improvements.” By Matt Elliott Queensberry Promotions’ Magnificent Seven concept is certainly an intriguing one. At a time when the future of big-time boxing in the UK is under the microscope, thanks in part to the deep pockets … Continue reading Brad Pauls: “If you compare the Denny fight to the Heaney one, you can see I’ve made huge improvements.” →

Rhiannon Dixon: A Touch of Star Potential?

Rhiannon Dixon: A Touch of Star Potential? Rhiannon Dixon has come a long way in her short time in boxing. It is some story, and one you suspect is only getting started. That short stay in white-collar boxing wasn't supposed to lead to anything else. But it did. Dixon challenges Karen Elizabeth Carabajal for the … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: A Touch of Star Potential? →

Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes

Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes Rhiannon Dixon and Karen Elizabeth Carabajal fight for the vacant WBO world lightweight title on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. Here is what the two fighters had to say at today's final press conference. Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for this, and I can’t thank … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes →

Sophie Alisch: “I really liked the philosophy and vision of Summit Sports. They gave me a really great feeling, and I just said let’s all work together.”

Sophie Alisch: "I really liked the philosophy and vision of Summit Sports. They gave me a really great feeling, and I just said let's all work together." There are many different stories of how a fighter finds their way into boxing. Linn Sandstrom, the Brazilian born former international table tennis star, will fight for a … Continue reading Sophie Alisch: “I really liked the philosophy and vision of Summit Sports. They gave me a really great feeling, and I just said let’s all work together.” →

ELLIE SCOTNEY – NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I’VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION

ELLIE SCOTNEY - NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I'VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION IBF Super-Bantamweight champion spurred on by memory of late nan ahead of Lefebvre unification clash IBF World Champion Ellie Scotney says her nan will have the best seat in the house when she aims to unify the Super-Bantamweight division against France's undefeated WBO ruler Segolene … Continue reading ELLIE SCOTNEY – NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I’VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION →

Rhiannon Dixon: “As the opponents get better and better, I am proving that I belong at this level, and on Saturday, I will prove that again.”

Rhiannon Dixon: “As the opponents get better and better, I am proving that I belong at this level, and on Saturday, I will prove that again.” It was just a few hours removed from another training camp being completed when Rhiannon Dixon dialled in for her latest media obligation. But this was no ordinary training … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “As the opponents get better and better, I am proving that I belong at this level, and on Saturday, I will prove that again.” →

SKYE NICOLSON EYES HOMECOMING DEFENCE NEXT

SKYE NICOLSON EYES HOMECOMING DEFENCE NEXT New WBC World Featherweight Champion plots path to undisputed titles after Las Vegas victory A sensational Skye Nicolson rolled the dice in Las Vegas and made it a perfect ten to become the new WBC World Featherweight Champion by beating Sarah Mahfoud on Saturday. Now promoter Eddie Hearn wants Australia’s new boxing … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON EYES HOMECOMING DEFENCE NEXT →

Martin Hillman: “It’s the best thing I have ever done in boxing.”

Martin Hillman: "It's the best thing I have ever done in boxing." By Garry White After struggling for opportunities closer to home, Orpington-based boxer Martin Hillman has just returned from a six-thousand-mile round trip to the sauna-type heat of Ghana. Fighting in Africa’s boxing capital Accra, against Baraka Mchongi, he successfully defended his Universal Boxing … Continue reading Martin Hillman: “It’s the best thing I have ever done in boxing.” →