Tag: Boxing

BOXXER LEGACY: GRAND ARRIVALS

BOXXER LEGACY: GRAND ARRIVALS Fight week for the biggest fight in the history of women’s boxing officially began in London, England today with a ‘Grand Arrivals’ event for the key fighters taking part in this Saturday’s BOXXER LEGACY: Shields vs Marshall event. Headlining rivals Claressa ‘GWOAT’ Shields and Savannah ‘The Silent Assassin’ Marshall, who contest the undisputed world middleweight championship … Continue reading BOXXER LEGACY: GRAND ARRIVALS →

NAOYA INOUE VS PAUL BUTLER IN DECEMBER FOR UNDISPUTED BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE 

NAOYA INOUE VS PAUL BUTLER IN DECEMBER FOR UNDISPUTED BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE  Paul Butler goes in search of boxing immortality in December when he faces Naoya Inoue for the undisputed world bantamweight title.  The WBO champion tackles Japanese hero Inoue, at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, on Tuesday, December 13 on a historic night for the sport, promoted by Ohashi … Continue reading NAOYA INOUE VS PAUL BUTLER IN DECEMBER FOR UNDISPUTED BANTAMWEIGHT TITLE  →

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Mayer vs Baumgardner

Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Mayer vs Baumgardner If anyone was worried that women’s boxing had peaked when Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano served up that unforgettable classic in April, their concerns are extremely misplaced. This weekend will tell you exactly that. After the shameful events of last week, boxing needs a lift. At the … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Mayer vs Baumgardner →

Harli Whitwell: “In the beginning, it was just a bit of fun, but I was in there every night after school and it just became life for me.”

Harli Whitwell: "In the beginning, it was just a bit of fun, but I was in there every night after school and it just became life for me." Some years ago when I decided to focus more on the women's side of boxing, I was in truth, scratching about looking for fighters to interview, certainly … Continue reading Harli Whitwell: “In the beginning, it was just a bit of fun, but I was in there every night after school and it just became life for me.” →

Boxing Needs to Change How It Punishes Dopers

Boxing Needs to Change How It Punishes Dopers By S Saadeq Ahmed Despite fighters repeatedly testing positive for banned substances, boxing refuses to change how it punishes dopers. These incidents cast an even darker shadow on a sport that is already beset by various problems. It can cause extreme frustration and make boxing enthusiasts and … Continue reading Boxing Needs to Change How It Punishes Dopers →

The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era

The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era The all-female card this Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London is another important step for women’s boxing. Maybe the final one. The long battle for acceptance, relevance and so much more is almost won. It took time, too much time in all honesty, but Saturday night … Continue reading The Greatest Female Fights of the Modern-Era →

Hannah Baggaley: “I’m not ready to quit now and fall at the first hurdle. I have got so much more to give to the sport.”

Hannah Baggaley: "I'm not ready to quit now and fall at the first hurdle. I have got so much more to give to the sport." The more you interview fighters, the more you follow and invest emotionally in their journey. You feel their pain and share in their nights of jubilation. You also see changes … Continue reading Hannah Baggaley: “I’m not ready to quit now and fall at the first hurdle. I have got so much more to give to the sport.” →

Tyson vs Biggs: Bad Blood & Revenge

Tyson vs Biggs: Bad Blood & RevengeBy Dean Berks It is amazing to think that 35 years have passed since ‘Iron” Mike Tyson made the first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title on 16 October 1987 against number one contender Tyrell Biggs. It capped, what would be in today’s pugilistic environment, an astonishing eleven months … Continue reading Tyson vs Biggs: Bad Blood & Revenge →