A Boxing Memory: Salvador Sanchez

A Boxing Memory: Salvador Sanchez A pub quiz back in the day posed the question of which Mexican world featherweight champion was tragically killed in a car crash. The answer the quiz master gave was Wilfred Benitez. There were many flaws with his answer. I pleaded my case with much ferocity trying to reclaim a … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Salvador Sanchez →

Queen Underwood: “I just want to go out under the professional lights before completely hanging the gloves up.”

Queen Underwood: "I just want to go out under the professional lights before completely hanging the gloves up." Women's boxing is booming, of that, there is no doubt. The stars of today do not cancel the past, but they certainly make the memories fade. To some, boxing didn't exist before the age of social media. … Continue reading Queen Underwood: “I just want to go out under the professional lights before completely hanging the gloves up.” →

Anthony Joshua Defeats Jermaine Franklin on Points

Anthony Joshua Defeats Jermaine Franklin on Points Anthony Joshua got the win his career so badly needed, but it was a performance that didn't inspire or offer much hope that Joshua will once again lay claim to the heavyweight championship of the world. Joshua won unanimously by scores of 118-111, 117-111, 117-111, and saved his … Continue reading Anthony Joshua Defeats Jermaine Franklin on Points →

JOYCE ANSWERS JOSHUA CALL

JOYCE ANSWERS JOSHUA CALL Joe Joyce has welcomed the development of former GB teammate Anthony Joshua mentioning his name as a potential future opponent, once his return fight against Jermaine Franklin has been settled on Saturday night. Joyce, of course, also has big business of his own to negotiate in the shape of Chinese giant … Continue reading JOYCE ANSWERS JOSHUA CALL →

Joshua vs Franklin: Big Fight Preview & Prediction

Joshua vs Franklin: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Anthony Joshua heads back to the O2 Arena on Saturday nght and is, in many ways, back to basics for the former two-time heavyweight champion of the world. Under new trainer Derrick James, his third in as many fights, Joshua has prepared in Dallas, a spit and … Continue reading Joshua vs Franklin: Big Fight Preview & Prediction →

A Boxing Memory: Sugar Ray Robinson

A Boxing Memory: Sugar Ray Robinson By Garry White ‘You never got me down, Ray.” Did he say it? Not a chance. On the wrong end of the white heat of Ray Robinson’s lightning rod punches, it is doubtful whether he was capable of saying anything at all. That Valentine’s Day in 1951 proved to … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Sugar Ray Robinson →

MATCHROOM BOXING BOLSTER STABLE WITH THREE NEW SIGNINGS

MATCHROOM BOXING BOLSTER STABLE WITH THREE NEW SIGNINGS Sunny Edwards, Jack Catterall and Shannon Ryan ink promotional deals with Eddie Hearn Matchroom Boxing has further strengthened its growing stable with three new signings: Sheffield’s undefeated IBF Flyweight World Champion Sunny Edwards, Chorley’s Super-Lightweight World Title challenger Jack Catterall and Watford Super-Flyweight prospect Shannon Ryan. Edwards (19-0, 4 KOs) is determined … Continue reading MATCHROOM BOXING BOLSTER STABLE WITH THREE NEW SIGNINGS →

Haney vs. Loma: Lightweight Legends Go Face to Face at Opening Press Conference for May 20 Super Fight

Haney vs. Loma: Lightweight Legends Go Face to Face at Opening Press Conference for May 20 Super Fight The undisputed lightweight king, Devin "The Dream" Haney, is ready for the pay-per-view spotlight. Haney will defend all the belts against former three-weight world champion and pound-for-pound king Vasiliy "Loma" Lomachenko on Saturday, May 20, at MGM Grand Garden in Arena … Continue reading Haney vs. Loma: Lightweight Legends Go Face to Face at Opening Press Conference for May 20 Super Fight →

Nicola Hopewell: “I want to showcase my skills and reach a bigger audience on either a Boxxer show or a Matchroom show.”

Nicola Hopewell: "I want to showcase my skills and reach a bigger audience on either a Boxxer show or a Matchroom show." By Lewie Laing “I don’t mind what platform I’m on, I just want that opportunity to showcase my skills. An Ebanie Bridges undercard when she’s back boxing would be great." Nicola Hopewell told … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I want to showcase my skills and reach a bigger audience on either a Boxxer show or a Matchroom show.” →

JOSHUA VS. FRANKLIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

JOSHUA VS. FRANKLIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Welcome back to London ahead of a huge night on Saturday night from The O2 Arena, the Lion’s Den, and the scene of so many great Anthony Joshua nights. We return there for perhaps one of the most important fights of his career. … Continue reading JOSHUA VS. FRANKLIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES →