Gemma Richardson: "I am excited to do my first ten-rounder." In August, Gemma Richardson made her second appearance on an MVP show, and extended her unbeaten start to her professional career. Richardson won every one of the six rounds against the vastly more experienced Kirstie Bavington. A 60-54 points decision allowed the former amateur star … Continue reading Gemma Richardson: “I am excited to do my first ten-rounder.”
Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes Fabio Wardley has achieved much, if not all, of his unlikely success on his unshakable self-belief. A firm conviction that no matter how hard it gets inside a boxing ring, he will find what he needs to pull off a remarkable victory. Even in that incredibly brutal first fight with … Continue reading Fabio Wardley: Beyond The Ropes
Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds Fabio Wardley (20-2-1) badly needed a good start in his much-anticipated rematch against Daniel Dubois (24-3) on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. Sadly for him, it didn't come. In truth, it couldn't have started any worse for him. Dubois landed one almighty right hand … Continue reading Daniel Dubois Stops Fabio Wardley in Two Rounds
Ben Whittaker Survives A Real Scare Against Conor Wallace In Birmingham Conor Wallace (17-2) will regret not starting his serious work a little earlier on Saturday night at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham. For nine rounds it was relatively one-sided. It was easy. Ben Whittaker (13-0-1) was cruising until he wasn't. Wallace threatened to do … Continue reading Ben Whittaker Survives A Real Scare Against Conor Wallace In Birmingham
Shona Whitwell: A New Beginning In many ways, it's a new beginning for Shona Whitwell. The former elite amateur star is moving along quite nicely in the professional ranks. Four fights. Four wins. Those wins have brought three consecutive stoppage victories. Whitwell could easily be a future world champion. In truth, that could just be … Continue reading Shona Whitwell: A New Beginning
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Better Late Than Never? The contractual negotiations if we're being honest were an absolute mess. I've resisted the urge to put a swear or two in that opening sentence. We hope that the big heavyweight blockbuster will be far less messy. We know it's been years in the making. Ten. … Continue reading Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Better Late Than Never?
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Finally There is that old football terminology. Can they do it on a cold night in December? But can they still do it, period? Two faded British heavyweights who are clearly on that dreaded irreversible decline. There is no argument on that. Fury and Joshua are not once what they … Continue reading Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua: Finally
Jessica Barry: "I said from the start I wanted to prove my level and make a statement, and I did exactly that." It was her moment in the sun. The bright lights of a Most Valuable Promotions and Sky Sports production. Jake Paul was ringside. It was also a step up in class for Jessica … Continue reading Jessica Barry: “I said from the start I wanted to prove my level and make a statement, and I did exactly that.”
Stevie Morgan: Beyond The Ropes I've had to sadly write a few obituaries over the last year or so. Georgia O'Connor and Hannah Rapp spring to mind. Two fighters with their whole lives seemingly ahead of them. Both were taken from us far too soon. O'Connor, an unbeaten British fighter, was just 25 when her … Continue reading Stevie Morgan: Beyond The Ropes
Pat Brown vs. John Hedges: Big Fight Preview "The reality is one of these fighters is going to win, and one is going to lose,” Frank Smith said at Thursday's press conference in Manchester. It's an obvious statement. But it's a brutally honest one. Smith was talking about Saturday night's big domestic showdown between Pat Brown … Continue reading Pat Brown vs. John Hedges: Big Fight Preview
