A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge I hadn’t thought about Rocky Lockridge in many a year. He was very much part of my early years, he filled plenty of lines in the weekly and monthly magazines of the time and was a part of my old extensive video collection, remember them. But like many an old … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Rocky Lockridge
CHISORA AND PULEV REMATCH AT THE O2 ON JULY 9 Former World Title challengers collide in LondonDerek Chisora and Kubrat Pulev will meet for a second time at The O2 in London on Saturday July 9, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia, New Zealand and France), over six years on from their 12-round battle for the European Heavyweight Title at … Continue reading CHISORA AND PULEV REMATCH AT THE O2 ON JULY 9
Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown Devin “The Dream” Haney (28-0, 15 KOs) became the undisputed lightweight champion of the world by outclassing George “Ferocious” Kambosos Jr. (20-1, 10 KOs) en route to a 12-round unanimous decision in front of 41,129 fans on Sunday afternoon at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. Haney unified his … Continue reading Light Work: Devin Haney Dominates George Kambosos Jr. to Win Undisputed Crown
Skye Nicolson Eases Past Gabriela Bouvier It was comfortable again for Sky Nicolson. For those who demand blood and thunder, maybe a little too comfortable. But sometimes you have to appreciate what you see. Nicolson eased impressively to a points victory over the former world champion Uruguay’s Gabriela Bouvier. The referee scored it 80-72, which … Continue reading Skye Nicolson Eases Past Gabriela Bouvier
Mikaela Mayer: "I am definitely going to take it to her. I have every intention of stopping her." There are times in life when you are glad to be proved wrong. The last few times I have interviewed Mikaela Mayer there was a sense, an acceptance, that a fight with her fellow American Alycia Baumgardner … Continue reading Mikaela Mayer: “I am definitely going to take it to her. I have every intention of stopping her.”
A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia By Will Lott Throughout the years, boxing has brought with it some tragic backstories of its fighters, but none more so than that of the three-weight world champion Johnny Tapia. A quote from Johnny’s widow Theresa in an article by USA Today sums up Johnny’s mindset quite well. “Johnny always said … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Johnny Tapia
Press Conference Notes: Undisputed Showdown Awaits for George Kambosos Jr. & Devin Haney Most of the trash talk is over. It is nearly time. WBO/IBF/WBA lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr. (20-0, 10 KOs) and WBC champion Devin Haney (27-0, 15 KOs) are two days away from their showdown for the undisputed title at Marvel Stadium. The fight, Sunday local … Continue reading Press Conference Notes: Undisputed Showdown Awaits for George Kambosos Jr. & Devin Haney
Rhiannon Dixon: "I know that I do carry power." As our Zoom call connected in some kind of harmony, I had to sit and wait for the interview to start. It's not that Rhiannon Dixon wasn't ready, it's not as though she wasn't talking. She was. It was just a few days removed from her … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I know that I do carry power.”
Nicolson vs Bouvier Press Conference Quotes Skye Nicolson: “The plan was always to have a really active start and Matchroom has definitely delivered. I’m very grateful for that. I’m excited for the step up. I’m not afraid of a challenge. I hope she brings a challenge for me. I want to have a real fight … Continue reading Nicolson vs Bouvier Press Conference Quotes
A Boxing Memory: Floyd 'Jumbo' Cummings The contribution to boxing was short-lived, but like his life, it was most certainly eventful. Floyd 'Jumbo' Cummings retired Joe Frazier, yes we can say that, although Father Time did it better. He bit Renaldo Snipes on the shoulder and knocked out Frank Bruno out on his feet. Both … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Floyd ‘Jumbo’ Cummings
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