Tag: Boxing

Nina Hughes: “We always wanted to get a world title shot within two years. It has come a bit sooner than expected but I feel more than ready for it.”

Nina Hughes: “We always wanted to get a world title shot within two years. It has come a bit sooner than expected but I feel more than ready for it.” By Matthew Elliott The onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a little under three years ago now, had a profound effect on all of our lives. … Continue reading Nina Hughes: “We always wanted to get a world title shot within two years. It has come a bit sooner than expected but I feel more than ready for it.” →

Michael Hunter: Mr Avoided

Michael Hunter: Mr Avoided By Henry Walter American heavyweight contender Michael Hunter has made something of a habit of calling out the biggest names in the heavyweight division. So far only former WBA Champion Alexander Povetkin has taken the bait, being thoroughly outboxed by the slick Hunter over twelve rounds, yet being awarded a dubious … Continue reading Michael Hunter: Mr Avoided →

CHLOE WATSON: I’VE NOW GOT A PATH SET OUT FOR ME TO BECOME A WORLD CHAMPION

CHLOE WATSON: I’VE NOW GOT A PATH SET OUT FOR ME TO BECOME A WORLD CHAMPION Chloe Watson (3-0) says she is ready to shine as the Birkenhead boxer prepares to step up in competition and take on the undefeated Spaniard Minerva Gutierrez (2-0, 1 KO) on her second York hall appearance, as part of … Continue reading CHLOE WATSON: I’VE NOW GOT A PATH SET OUT FOR ME TO BECOME A WORLD CHAMPION →

DEAL ME IN: ADAM AZIM SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM, MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BOXXER

DEAL ME IN: ADAM AZIM SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM, MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BOXXER The 20-year-old from Slough is tipped to become a future world champion Undefeated at 6-0 (5 KOs), Azim is rated as one of the best young fighters on the planet Azim headlines BOXXER: Breakthrough ‘Super Sunday’ against Rylan Charlton on November 27th New … Continue reading DEAL ME IN: ADAM AZIM SIGNS NEW LONG-TERM, MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT WITH BOXXER →

Super Bad is BACK! Seniesa Estrada Set for Long-Awaited Ring Return

Super Bad is BACK! Seniesa Estrada Set for Long-Awaited Ring Return Estrada will defend her WBA minimumweight title Saturday against Jazmin Gala Villarino at Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas LIVE on ESPN+ After nearly 11 months out of the ring, Seniesa "Super Bad" Estrada is ready to make up for lost time. Estrada, who signed … Continue reading Super Bad is BACK! Seniesa Estrada Set for Long-Awaited Ring Return →

Seniesa Estrada: “I know wherever I go I will bring a lot more attention because of my fighting style. And I think Top Rank is the best place to do it.”

Seniesa Estrada: "I know wherever I go I will bring a lot more attention because of my fighting style. And I think Top Rank is the best place to do it." In many ways, a new chapter begins this weekend in Las Vegas for Seniesa Estrada. The reigning WBA minimumweight and WBO light-flyweight champion returns … Continue reading Seniesa Estrada: “I know wherever I go I will bring a lot more attention because of my fighting style. And I think Top Rank is the best place to do it.” →

SUNNY EDWARDS INSISTS MARTINEZ SHOULD HAVE WBC BELT TAKEN OFF HIM

SUNNY EDWARDS INSISTS MARTINEZ SHOULD HAVE WBC BELT TAKEN OFF HIM Sunny Edwards insists Julio Cesar Martinez deserved to be stripped of his WBC title the second he walked away from their unification fight.  Edwards and Martinez were deep into negotiations to stage a blockbuster fight in Mexico last month, for the IBF and WBC … Continue reading SUNNY EDWARDS INSISTS MARTINEZ SHOULD HAVE WBC BELT TAKEN OFF HIM →

A Boxing Memory: Lewis vs Tyson

A Boxing Memory: Lewis vs. Tyson Boxing history is littered with fights that didn’t happen, or when they did, they happened too late to matter. A pale imitation of what they could have been. Add Lennox Lewis and Mike Tyson to the seemingly never-ending list of stories of when boxing failed itself. Early sparring sessions … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Lewis vs Tyson →

Natasha Jonas: “The pressure of having to prove to other people that I am world-level is now off. I can just start enjoying my boxing again. It’s now, just for me.”

Natasha Jonas: "The pressure of having to prove to other people that I am world-level is now off. I can just start enjoying my boxing again. It's now, just for me." It seems almost surreal how the women's side of boxing has grown over the last few years. It's been a long hard road for … Continue reading Natasha Jonas: “The pressure of having to prove to other people that I am world-level is now off. I can just start enjoying my boxing again. It’s now, just for me.” →