Tag: Boxing

GEORGE BENTON: FROM CONTENDER TO PROFESSOR

GEORGE BENTON: FROM CONTENDER TO PROFESSOR By Dean Berks It was early 1955 and twenty-one-year-old George Benton strolled into Johnny Madison’s gym for his workout. As he entered, his friend Charlie Scott called out to him, “Hey George. Guess who you got turned down by today?” “Who?” quizzed Benton. “You won’t believe this” came the … Continue reading GEORGE BENTON: FROM CONTENDER TO PROFESSOR →

FORMER WORLD CHAMPION LIAM SMITH MAKES LONG-AWAITED HOMECOMING ON 3RD SEPTEMBER 

FORMER WORLD CHAMPION LIAM SMITH MAKES LONG-AWAITED HOMECOMING ON 3RD SEPTEMBER  Smith Commences Campaign For Second World Title, Faces Notorious Power-Puncher Mwakinyo In Headline Bout At M&S Bank Arena Liverpool  ‘Super’ Dan Azeez To Defend British Light-Heavyweight Championship Against Former Champion Shakan Pitters In Chief Support Bout Liverpool’s own Liam ‘Beefy’ Smith (31-3-1, 18 KOs) will begin his … Continue reading FORMER WORLD CHAMPION LIAM SMITH MAKES LONG-AWAITED HOMECOMING ON 3RD SEPTEMBER  →

‘RAGE ON THE RED SEA’ USYK VS. JOSHUA 2 UNDERCARD CONFIRMED

‘RAGE ON THE RED SEA’ USYK VS. JOSHUA 2 UNDERCARD CONFIRMED Hrgovic-Zhang and Smith-Bauderlique World Title Eliminators feature on stacked card Ramla Ali creates history in Saudi Details of the supporting cast to the colossal Unified Heavyweight World Title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua have now been confirmed. The rivals will lock horns again at the King … Continue reading ‘RAGE ON THE RED SEA’ USYK VS. JOSHUA 2 UNDERCARD CONFIRMED →

BEATRIZ FERREIRA SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM

BEATRIZ FERREIRA SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM Decorated amateur targets World Titles in the pro ranks Brazilian amateur World Champion Beatriz Ferreira has signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. The 29-year-old from Salvador won Lightweight gold at the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in Russia, beating China’s Wang Cong on points in the final. Ferreira is … Continue reading BEATRIZ FERREIRA SIGNS WITH MATCHROOM →

A Boxing Memory: Benitez vs Leonard

A Boxing Memory: Benitez vs Leonard “I want to be something great, something special.” Sugar Ray Leonard said those words before his first world title fight. On the undercard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler would also have his maiden attempt on the world stage. Hagler, always resentful of Leonard for many reasons, earned $40,000 for his long-awaited, hard-earned … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Benitez vs Leonard →

Elise Glynn: “If I don’t get the chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics I probably will turn pro.”

Elise Glynn: "If I don't get the chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics I probably will turn pro." The rise in women’s boxing shows no sign of slowing down. The depth is improving, and when more of the amateur elite turn over, it will only improve further. And with fighters, many won't have heard … Continue reading Elise Glynn: “If I don’t get the chance to qualify for the Paris Olympics I probably will turn pro.” →

UFC STAR MOLLY MCCANN CAN BE BOXING HIT, SAYS LISA WHITESIDE AFTER SPARS

UFC STAR MOLLY MCCANN CAN BE BOXING HIT, SAYS LISA WHITESIDE AFTER SPARS Lisa Whiteside believes UFC star Molly McCann would be a force to be reckoned with if she ever swapped mixed martial arts for boxing. Whiteside and McCann have been long-time sparring partners and the pair shared rounds at the Rotunda ABC gym in … Continue reading UFC STAR MOLLY MCCANN CAN BE BOXING HIT, SAYS LISA WHITESIDE AFTER SPARS →

JOSH KELLY: I’LL BE LOOKING AT THAT LIST OF WORLD RANKED FIGHTERS AND TARGETING WHOEVER I NEED TO FACE TO GET TO THEM BELTS

JOSH KELLY: I’LL BE LOOKING AT THAT LIST OF WORLD RANKED FIGHTERS AND TARGETING WHOEVER I NEED TO FACE TO GET TO THEM BELTS Josh Kelly (11-1-1, 7 KOs) is in confident mood ahead of his WBO International Super Welterweight Championship fight against Lucas Bastida (18-1-1, 10 KOs) on Saturday 30 July at the Vertu Motors Arena in Newcastle, … Continue reading JOSH KELLY: I’LL BE LOOKING AT THAT LIST OF WORLD RANKED FIGHTERS AND TARGETING WHOEVER I NEED TO FACE TO GET TO THEM BELTS →

‘SMOKIN’ BERT COOPER: ONE PUNCH FROM GLORY

'SMOKIN’ BERT COOPER: ONE PUNCH FROM GLORY By Dean Berks A puncher’s chance. Writers and reporters regularly use this description when a heavy-handed fighter is the prohibited underdog and is generally granted the opinion that they have only one way to win the fight: If they can land the proverbial knockout blow. But that is … Continue reading ‘SMOKIN’ BERT COOPER: ONE PUNCH FROM GLORY →