Tag: Boxing

Wolverhampton Kirstie Bavington Lifts European Strap In Hometown

Wolverhampton Kirstie Bavington Lifts European Strap In Hometown Wolverhampton’s Kirstie Bavington was crowned EBU European Welterweight Champion on Friday evening. The 29 year-old defeated Hungarian Timea Belik via unanimous decision to claim the vacant European title on BCB Promotions’ show at The Hangar in her hometown. “I’m buzzing,” she said afterwards. “This is for all … Continue reading Wolverhampton Kirstie Bavington Lifts European Strap In Hometown →

Donald McRae: “Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang.”

Donald McRae: "Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang." Writers are many, but good writers are hard to find. Donald McRae is one of the few. McRae has that rare ability to bring a story to life through his use of the humble word. Make … Continue reading Donald McRae: “Taylor and Serrano are two great fighters. Their gender did not matter once the first bell rang.” →

DANIEL CORMIER NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022

DANIEL CORMIER NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 UFC® today announced that former UFC light heavyweight and heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier will be inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame’s ‘Modern Wing’ as a member of the Class of 2022. The 2022 UFC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, presented by Toyo Tires®, will take … Continue reading DANIEL CORMIER NAMED TO UFC® HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2022 →

MATCHROOM BOXING, DAZN AND THE BBC PARTNER TO SHOW HISTORIC TAYLOR VS. SERRANO FIGHT

MATCHROOM BOXING, DAZN AND THE BBC PARTNER TO SHOW HISTORIC TAYLOR VS. SERRANO FIGHT Sports fans can enjoy this fight of the decade contender on BBC 3 and BBC iPlayer tonight at 10pm (BST) Tonight at 10 p.m. (BST) on BBC3 and BBC iPlayer sports fans can watch the replay of this iconic record-breaking fight … Continue reading MATCHROOM BOXING, DAZN AND THE BBC PARTNER TO SHOW HISTORIC TAYLOR VS. SERRANO FIGHT →

‘In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles’ by Donald McRae

‘In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles’ by Donald McRae (2019) By Brendan Crowley Any book from Donald McRae is always something to celebrate. If that book is about boxing, then all the better. Locate that book in Ireland and it jumps straight to the top of my want-to-read list. McRae is … Continue reading ‘In Sunshine or in Shadow: How Boxing Brought Hope in the Troubles’ by Donald McRae →

PAUL BUTLER NAMED FULL WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION AFTER WBO MAKE JOHN RIEL CASIMERO DECISION

PAUL BUTLER NAMED FULL WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION AFTER WBO MAKE JOHN RIEL CASIMERO DECISION Paul Butler has been elevated to WBO world bantamweight champion after the sanctioning body voted unanimously to strip the title holder. Butler won the interim belt at Probellum Liverpool last month, with a masterful display against Jonas Sultan at the M&S … Continue reading PAUL BUTLER NAMED FULL WORLD BANTAMWEIGHT CHAMPION AFTER WBO MAKE JOHN RIEL CASIMERO DECISION →

CORDINA FACES IBF SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION OGAWA IN CARDIFF

CORDINA FACES IBF SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION OGAWA IN CARDIFF 'The Welsh Wizard' meets 'Crush Right' on June 4 Joe Cordina will challenge Kenichi Ogawa for the IBF Super-Featherweight World Title at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff on Saturday June 4, live worldwide on DAZN (excluding Australia and New Zealand). Welshman Cordina (14-0, 8 KOs), a former … Continue reading CORDINA FACES IBF SUPER-FEATHERWEIGHT WORLD CHAMPION OGAWA IN CARDIFF →