Ryan Rhodes: “It was my goal to become British champion and anything after that was a bonus.”

Ryan Rhodes: “It was my goal to become British champion and anything after that was a bonus.” By Matt Elliott In the mid to late nineties, the Ingle gym in Sheffield was flying. Senior pros such as Fidel Castro Smith, aka Slugger O’Toole and Herol ‘Bomber’ Graham were coming towards the end of their careers, … Continue reading Ryan Rhodes: “It was my goal to become British champion and anything after that was a bonus.” →

Ringside Report: Cyrus Pattinson Stops Chris Jenkins To Win WBA International Welterweight Title

Ringside Report: Cyrus Pattinson Stops Chris Jenkins To Win WBA International Welterweight Title By Matt Elliott Cyrus Pattinson won the vacant WBA International welterweight title last night, as he defeated Chris Jenkins in a potential fight-of-the-year contender in front of a home crowd at the Matchroom NXTGEN card in Newcastle. From the first bell, both … Continue reading Ringside Report: Cyrus Pattinson Stops Chris Jenkins To Win WBA International Welterweight Title →

Natasha Jonas: “At the end of the day, I just do what’s best for me. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks.”

Natasha Jonas: "At the end of the day, I just do what’s best for me. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks." Natasha Jonas entered 2022 with big hopes, but also with an uncertain future. It could all have ended in the early part of the year. It was, in many ways, one last throw … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “At the end of the day, I just do what’s best for me. I honestly don’t care what anyone thinks.” →

Matchroom Bring NXTGEN to Newcastle

Matchroom Bring NXTGEN to Newcastle By Matt Elliott Matchroom make their eagerly anticipated return to Newcastle this weekend, with the next generation of talent taking centre stage. Eddie Hearn has built up quite a stable of North East boxers and Saturday’s show at the Utilita Arena will give them the opportunity to showcase their abilities … Continue reading Matchroom Bring NXTGEN to Newcastle →

Roha Hudson: “I want to take it seriously. And no matter what, this is my career now. Regardless of who I come up against, I believe I can go far.”

Roha Hudson: "I want to take it seriously. And no matter what, this is my career now. Regardless of who I come up against, I believe I can go far." The boom in women’s boxing is showing no signs of slowing down. What Jane Couch started all those years ago in that era of prejudice … Continue reading Roha Hudson: “I want to take it seriously. And no matter what, this is my career now. Regardless of who I come up against, I believe I can go far.” →

HARPER MAKES MAIDEN WBA 154LBS WORLD TITLE DEFENCE AGAINST FORMER POUND-FOR-POUND NO.1 BRAEKHUS AT DUBLIN’S 3ARENA ON MAY 20

HARPER MAKES MAIDEN WBA 154LBS WORLD TITLE DEFENCE AGAINST FORMER POUND-FOR-POUND NO.1 BRAEKHUS AT DUBLIN’S 3ARENA ON MAY 20 ‘Belter’ clashes with boxing’s ‘First Lady’ on historic Taylor vs. Cameron undercard Terri Harper will defend her WBA Super-Welterweight World Title against former world pound-for-pound No.1 Cecilia Braekhus on the undercard of Katie Taylor’s historic homecoming … Continue reading HARPER MAKES MAIDEN WBA 154LBS WORLD TITLE DEFENCE AGAINST FORMER POUND-FOR-POUND NO.1 BRAEKHUS AT DUBLIN’S 3ARENA ON MAY 20 →

Natasha Jonas Named British Boxing Board of Control Fighter of the Year For 2022

Natasha Jonas Named British Boxing Board of Control Fighter of the Year For 2022 It has been a quite remarkable turnaround in the career of Natasha Jonas in recent times. But all the hard work, sacrifice, and perseverance have now paid off. And to reward the best year of her boxing career, Jonas has now … Continue reading Natasha Jonas Named British Boxing Board of Control Fighter of the Year For 2022 →

TAYLOR BIDS TO BECOME TWO-WEIGHT UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION AGAINST CAMERON ON MAY 20 IN DUBLIN

TAYLOR BIDS TO BECOME TWO-WEIGHT UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION AGAINST CAMERON ON MAY 20 IN DUBLIN Irish legend meets undisputed Super-Lightweight World Champion at the 3Arena Historic event to be shown live and exclusively on DAZN Katie Taylor has the chance to become a two-weight undisputed World Champion when she takes on undisputed Super-Lightweight World Champion Chantelle Cameron in … Continue reading TAYLOR BIDS TO BECOME TWO-WEIGHT UNDISPUTED WORLD CHAMPION AGAINST CAMERON ON MAY 20 IN DUBLIN →

Rhiannon Dixon Stops Vicky Wilkinson in 6 Rounds To Win The Vacant Commonwealth Lightweight Title

Rhiannon Dixon Stops Vicky Wilkinson in 6 Rounds To Win The Vacant Commonwealth Lightweight Title For 5 rounds Vicky Wilkinson made Rhiannon Dixon work extremely hard for her success on Saturday night in Liverpool. Wilkinson told me her work rate would be her route to victory. And that was how she fought. I had the … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon Stops Vicky Wilkinson in 6 Rounds To Win The Vacant Commonwealth Lightweight Title →

Prince Naseem Hamed: The Final Dance

Prince Naseem Hamed: The Final Dance Prince Naseem Hamed brought drama, excitement and noise, and plenty of it when he was showboating his way to the pinnacle of his sport. But his career ended with little fanfare, retirement seemingly unannounced, and unnoticed. In many ways, Hamed had outstayed his welcome. And you suspect he knew … Continue reading Prince Naseem Hamed: The Final Dance →