Unbeaten Amateur Roha Hudson Turns Professional The unbeaten amateur star Roha Hudson is the latest fighter to join the blossoming female professional ranks. The former National Champion has signed professional terms with Jon Pegg and will make her professional debut in the coming months. "This is the start of what I’m sure will be a … Continue reading Unbeaten Amateur Roha Hudson Turns Professional
Skye Nicolson: "I already feel like a completely different fighter.” After turning professional in 2022, Skye Nicolson breezed through her first five professional fights. Virtually untouched, Nicolson had effortlessly and impressively moved to 5-0 and in rapid quick time. Nicolson was talking of world titles in the early months of 2023. But then, in fight … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: “I already feel like a completely different fighter.”
Maureen Shea: “The economics of the promoters should not dictate the rankings and the sanctioning bodies, it’s just not fair.” By Matt Elliott Picture the scene. You’ve dedicated your life to your career. You started in your workplace as a junior and, through hard work and dedication, you have worked your way to a senior … Continue reading Maureen Shea: “The economics of the promoters should not dictate the rankings and the sanctioning bodies, it’s just not fair.”
A Boxing Memory: Sonny Banks Not many people know that it was Sonny Banks who was the first fighter to knock down Muhammad Ali as a professional. Even the pub quizzes I used to frequent back in the day used to name Henry Cooper as that fighter when the question was asked. Not many people … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Sonny Banks
Zhilei Zhang Upsets Joe Joyce Chinese southpaw Zhilei Zhang (25-1-1, 20 KOs) earned the most important victory of his career with a stunning sixth-round TKO over undefeated hometown hero Joe Joyce (15-1, 14 KOs). Zhang stunned Joyce with sharp left hands in the first two rounds. In the following round, Joyce tried to step up … Continue reading Zhilei Zhang Upsets Joe Joyce
Mayer Beats Wildheart On Points To Claim The WBC Interim Lightweight Title Mikaela Mayer ended a difficult few days by outpointing a determined Lucy Wildheart over 10 rounds and claimed the vacant WBC Interim lightweight title in the process. Original opponent Christina Linardatou was cruelly denied her opportunity at Mayer when the fight was officially … Continue reading Mayer Beats Wildheart On Points To Claim The WBC Interim Lightweight Title
Mikaela Mayer to Fight Lucy Wildheart TOMORROW at London’s Copper Box Arena as Joe Joyce-Zhilei Zhang Co-Feature LIVE on ESPN+ Mayer’s original opponent, Christina Linardatou, was forced to withdraw Former unified junior lightweight world champion Mikaela Mayer has a new opponent for her lightweight debut. Mayer will battle Swedish contender Lucy Wildheart in a 10-rounder for the WBC interim … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer to Fight Lucy Wildheart TOMORROW at London’s Copper Box Arena as Joe Joyce-Zhilei Zhang Co-Feature LIVE on ESPN+
Mayer vs Linardatou Press Conference Quotes Undefeated British knockout artist Joe Joyce and former unified junior lightweight champion Mikaela Mayer are set to co-headline an action-packed card this Saturday at Copper Box Arena in London. Joyce (15-0, 14 KOs) will defend his WBO interim heavyweight belt in the main event against Chinese contender and fellow Olympic silver medalist Zhilei Zhang (24-1-1, 19 KOs). The co-feature will … Continue reading Mayer vs Linardatou Press Conference Quotes
A Boxing Memory: Battling Siki By Garry White There are probably two words that best sum up the life of Louis M’Barick Fall, known forever to the boxing world by his chosen ring name of Battling Siki (60-24-4, 31KOs). The first of these would have to be: fearless. An attribute adequately characterised by his travelling as … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Battling Siki
CROWNING GLORY: BOXXER TO STAGE FIRST-EVER BRITISH WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT ON MAY 6 AS LAUREN PRICE FACES KIRSTIE BAVINGTON LIVE ON SKY SPORTS First-ever British Women’s Welterweight Champion to be crowned on May 6 Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price MBE faces former European champion Kirstie Bavington at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham BOXXER CEO & Founder … Continue reading CROWNING GLORY: BOXXER TO STAGE FIRST-EVER BRITISH WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP FIGHT ON MAY 6 AS LAUREN PRICE FACES KIRSTIE BAVINGTON LIVE ON SKY SPORTS
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