Shannon O'Connell: “Three weeks after my first spar I had my first fight.” By Chris Akers In Douglas Adams’ The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a computer called Deep Thought answers the question ‘What is the meaning of life, the universe and everything?’ with the number 42. With Shannon O’Connell, it is another number that, … Continue reading Shannon O’Connell: “Three weeks after my first spar I had my first fight.”
B£NZO IS BACK! RISING SUPERSTAR WHITTAKER FACES FORMER FOE ON AJ-USYK UNDERCARD Ben ‘The Surgeon’ Whittaker celebrated a triumphant debut just three weeks ago in Bournemouth The Team GB Olympics hero will head to the ring for his second fight this Saturday in Jeddah Light-heavyweight Whittaker, 25, faces Petar Josic having already faced him as … Continue reading B£NZO IS BACK! RISING SUPERSTAR WHITTAKER FACES FORMER FOE ON AJ-USYK UNDERCARD
A Boxing Memory: Thomas Hearns If ever a fighter is defined by the fights he didn't win, it is Thomas Hearns. Hearns had a truly incredible resume in his own right, but the fights with Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Sugar Ray Leonard seem to cruelly overshadow everything else. A losing competitor in two of the … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Thomas Hearns
Takeover Reloaded: Teofimo Lopez Stops Pedro Campa in 7 The Takeover is back. Teofimo Lopez, the former lightweight king, is now a junior welterweight force to be reckoned with. Lopez knocked out Pedro Campa in the seventh round Saturday evening in front of a sold-out crowd of 3,553 at Resorts World Las Vegas. Lopez shook off the ring rust … Continue reading Takeover Reloaded: Teofimo Lopez Stops Pedro Campa in 7
EUBANK JR VS. BENN LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTESEddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Well good afternoon everyone and welcome to this press conference in London to announce what I still can’t really believe. I’m sure many of you sitting here can’t quite believe it as well. Eubank Jr against Benn. October the 8th, O2 Arena, live … Continue reading EUBANK JR VS. BENN LAUNCH PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES
Benn vs Eubank: Where It All Began By Steve Hunt For fans of a certain age, the names Benn and Eubank conjure up magical memories of an intense rivalry going back over thirty years. Great sportsmen and women need great opponents as it is sporting rivalries that burn into our consciousness forever. Borg-McEnroe, Prost-Senna, Palmer-Nicklaus … Continue reading Benn vs Eubank: Where It All Began
CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI/FT. LAUDERDALE MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES Undisputed World Middleweight Championship On The Line When Shields And Marshall Square Off At The O2, London On Saturday, September 10th Boxing superstar Claressa “G.W.O.A.T.” Shields held a media workout in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area on Thursday as she nears her upcoming undisputed middleweight world championship showdown against longtime rival Savannah … Continue reading CLARESSA SHIELDS MIAMI/FT. LAUDERDALE MEDIA WORKOUT QUOTES
Press Conference Notes: The Teofimo Lopez Takeover Resumes Saturday Evening It has been nearly two years since Teofimo Lopez has fought on ESPN, and the former lightweight king is primed to return in devastating fashion. Lopez will make his junior welterweight debut Saturday evening in the 10-round main event against Pedro "Roca" Campa at the Resorts World Event Center at Resorts World … Continue reading Press Conference Notes: The Teofimo Lopez Takeover Resumes Saturday Evening
CONOR BENN THE LATEST BOXER TO GUEST ON RAW: THE FIGHT WITHIN Episode two features Benn opening up about the influence of his father, former boxer Nigel Benn The unbeaten star also discusses fighting fear The first instalment of RAW: The Fight Within, with Fabio Wardley, is available to download now Conor Benn says there are times … Continue reading CONOR BENN THE LATEST BOXER TO GUEST ON RAW: THE FIGHT WITHIN
KATIE TAYLOR: "I'VE NEVER HEARD SUCH NONSENSE" Undisputed Champ shuts down Jake Paul for suggesting 126lbs Serrano re-run Katie Taylor has blasted Jake Paul’s suggestion that the rematch of the mega Madison Square Garden showdown with Amanda Serrano should be at 126lbs or a 130lbs catchweight. Taylor (21-0, 6 KO’s), who edged out Serrano back … Continue reading KATIE TAYLOR: “I’VE NEVER HEARD SUCH NONSENSE”
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