James Toney: Lights Out Too Late?

James Toney: Lights Out Too Late? By Lewie Laing Boxing quite often has fighters overstaying their welcome, like a drunk at the bar wanting one for the road, long after 'last orders' were called. Boxing is all some fighters know, boxing is all some fighters have and no matter the level reached or financial rewards … Continue reading James Toney: Lights Out Too Late? →

Elhem Mekhaled: “I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny.”

Elhem Mekhaled: "I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny." By Matt Elliott Sometimes, things happen in life when you least expect them to. This is certainly the case for Elhem Mekhaled, who faces Alycia Baumgardner for the undisputed world super-featherweight titles on February 4th … Continue reading Elhem Mekhaled: “I have waited a long time for a world title opportunity, and I believe this is my destiny.” →

ELTHAM FLYWEIGHT MAISEYROSE COURTNEY SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING

ELTHAM FLYWEIGHT MAISEYROSE COURTNEY SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING Six-time National Champion becomes latest Hearn recruit Eltham Flyweight prospect and former amateur standout Maiseyrose Courtney has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing. The 22-year-old South Londoner made a winning start to her professional career by comfortably outpointing Hungary's Judit Hackbold over four … Continue reading ELTHAM FLYWEIGHT MAISEYROSE COURTNEY SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM BOXING →

Jade Pearce: “I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away.”

Jade Pearce: "I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away." There are still many problems in women's boxing, despite its current boom period, that need to be addressed. Pay parity and more widespread mainstream investment especially … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “I absolutely loved it even in my first spar when I was battered from pillar to post, but I wanted to get back in there straight away.” →

The Four Fights I Would Like To See In 2023

The Four Fights I Would Like To See In 2023 Women’s boxing is undoubtedly in a very good place. The previous twelve months were the best yet, and by a country mile. It was more than progress and acceptance and the removal of any lingering doubters. Or so we hope. On both sides of the … Continue reading The Four Fights I Would Like To See In 2023 →

A Boxing Memory: Ricky Womack

A Boxing Memory: Ricky Womack A decorated amateur, the riches of the professional ranks lying in wait, and then within a few weeks in 1986 Ricky Womack when he was just 22, committed two armed robberies in separate video stores, the latter resulted in Womack shooting a customer, and he spent the next fifteen years … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Ricky Womack →

Christina Cruz: “I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport.”

Christina Cruz: "I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport." Christina Cruz has an amateur resume that has few equals. A seven-time US National champion, her first was in 2007 and then six times consecutively from 2012 through to 2017. Cruz has two world championship bronze medals … Continue reading Christina Cruz: “I walked into the gym that first time and immediately fell in love with the sport.” →

TANK, BOOTS, SPEEDY & BOO BOO: A ROUND-UP

TANK, BOOTS, SPEEDY & BOO BOO: A ROUND-UP By Rachel Aylett Last weekend, PBC got off to a flying start to 2023 with four of their big stars featuring in bouts, offering different levels of difficulty. The show took place in Washington D.C., and saw a big crowd in attendance, most of whom had come to … Continue reading TANK, BOOTS, SPEEDY & BOO BOO: A ROUND-UP →

BOXXER: UNLEASHED TO BE SCREENED LIVE ON DAZN AS FULL CARD IS CONFIRMED FOR BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF BOXING ON JANUARY 21 IN MANCHESTER

BOXXER: UNLEASHED TO BE SCREENED LIVE ON DAZN AS FULL CARD IS CONFIRMED FOR BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF BOXING ON JANUARY 21 IN MANCHESTER DAZN subscribers in US, Canada, DACH and Japan can witness the epic fight night Sky Sports Box Office to broadcast exclusively in UK & Republic of Ireland Full card confirmed for January … Continue reading BOXXER: UNLEASHED TO BE SCREENED LIVE ON DAZN AS FULL CARD IS CONFIRMED FOR BLOCKBUSTER NIGHT OF BOXING ON JANUARY 21 IN MANCHESTER →

Amar Kayani: “I want to see how far I can get and for me, the ultimate goal would be to win a world title.”

Amar Kayani: "I want to see how far I can get and for me, the ultimate goal would be to win a world title." By Matt Elliott The world of boxing is full of intriguing backstories; tales of men and women who have turned to the sport to instil discipline into their lives or as … Continue reading Amar Kayani: “I want to see how far I can get and for me, the ultimate goal would be to win a world title.” →