Ben Shalom: "We feel we are the number one place for fighters now." Ben Shalom started young. Shalom was just 23 when he was the youngest licensed promoter in Britain. Five years on, he is pushing to be the biggest. He is well on his way. Shalom places much value on his work ethic, long … Continue reading Ben Shalom: “We feel we are the number one place for fighters now.”
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Mayer vs Baumgardner: On Reflection
Mayer vs Baumgardner: On Reflection Unless an interviewer is too hard-hearted to care or is just in for the clicks, you grow closer to certain fighters the more you interview them. That emotional investment that takes it a little beyond interview and done. You feel their pain and share a little in their moments of … Continue reading Mayer vs Baumgardner: On Reflection
In Memory Of Alan Minter
In Memory Of Alan Minter By Melanie Lloyd I interviewed Alan almost 20 years ago for my first volume of Sweet Fighting Man. We had so much fun that day, and I will never forget the waiters in the restaurant closing the doors at the end of the lunchtime session and allowing us to stay and … Continue reading In Memory Of Alan Minter
DILLIAN WHYTE RETURNS AGAINST JERMAINE FRANKLIN AT THE OVO ARENA, WEMBLEY ON NOVEMBER 26
DILLIAN WHYTE RETURNS AGAINST JERMAINE FRANKLIN AT THE OVO ARENA, WEMBLEY ON NOVEMBER 26 ‘The Body Snatcher’ takes on undefeated Michigan contender live worldwide on DAZN Wardley vs. Gorman and Richards vs. Bolotniks land on stacked undercard Dillian Whyte will face undefeated American contender Jermaine Franklin on his highly anticipated return to the ring on Saturday November 26 … Continue reading DILLIAN WHYTE RETURNS AGAINST JERMAINE FRANKLIN AT THE OVO ARENA, WEMBLEY ON NOVEMBER 26
ADAM AZIM TOPS ‘SUPER SUNDAY’ BOXXER: BREAKTHROUGH BILL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDONON NOVEMBER 27th
ADAM AZIM TOPS ‘SUPER SUNDAY’ BOXXER: BREAKTHROUGH BILLAT ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDONON NOVEMBER 27th Full Card Includes: Adam Azim Vs Rylan Charlton; Mikael Lawal Vs Deion Jumah; Lerrone Richards Vs Zak Chelli; Sam Gilley Vs Sean Robinson Boxxer’s First-Ever Super Sunday Will Be An All-Action Afternoon And New Broadcasting Experience: Doors Open 12 Noon, Main Card Airs Live On … Continue reading ADAM AZIM TOPS ‘SUPER SUNDAY’ BOXXER: BREAKTHROUGH BILL AT ALEXANDRA PALACE, LONDONON NOVEMBER 27th
Skye Nicolson: First Title, More To Follow
Skye Nicolson: First Title, More To Follow Away from the bright lights of the O2 Arena in London on Saturday night, another one of boxing’s shining lights had already performed elsewhere in the boxing world. Several hours before Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall served up the perfect finalie on a night of many celebrations, Skye … Continue reading Skye Nicolson: First Title, More To Follow
Claressa Shields: Superstar & Beyond
Claressa Shields: Superstar & Beyond Claressa Shields didn't just steal the show on Saturday night. She owned it. Booed into the ring. Cheered out of it. Shields came to the ring a star. And left it a superstar. From growing up in poverty in Flint, Michigan, Shields can now look forward to riches beyond even … Continue reading Claressa Shields: Superstar & Beyond
DECEMBER 3: WBC & LINEAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION TYSON FURY TO DEFEND CROWN AGAINST DEREK CHISORA AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
DECEMBER 3: WBC & LINEAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION TYSON FURY TO DEFEND CROWN AGAINST DEREK CHISORA AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM In what will be a sensational heavyweight doubleheader, the WBC and lineal world champion Tyson Fury will defend his crown against long-standing rival Derek Chisora at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, December 3 on a … Continue reading DECEMBER 3: WBC & LINEAL HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION TYSON FURY TO DEFEND CROWN AGAINST DEREK CHISORA AT TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR STADIUM
A Boxing Memory: Daniel Zaragoza
A Boxing Memory: Daniel Zaragoza By Steve Hunt “So, tell me. What seems to be the problem?” I sat opposite my therapist, my head down, deeply troubled. “I’m really struggling,” I replied, “I actually think I might be falling out of love”. “Well, that can happen. Relationships do come to an end. It’s part of … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Daniel Zaragoza
Jayli Fimbres: My Story
Jayli Fimbres: My Story I got into boxing when I was 16. I was really interested in martial arts as a child I would watch a lot of Bruce Lee shows and boxing with my dad and my grandpa. I was really into martial arts and my brother was originally the one who boxed and … Continue reading Jayli Fimbres: My Story







