Conor Benn Remains Unbeaten in Manchester It was always going to be a hard sell. The alleged step-up, facing his first southpaw was largely the big selling point, probably the only one, that in itself was telling to the kind of fight we would get. It was quick, explosive and way too predictable. Conor Benn … Continue reading Conor Benn Remains Unbeaten in Manchester
Fury vs Whyte: The Dark Shadows of Boxing It has been a build-up like no other, and in boxing, as we know it, that is saying something. Much of it has been tiresome, childish even. One half went missing for reasons that both sides will never agree on, and even when we finally had a … Continue reading Fury vs Whyte: The Dark Shadows of Boxing
Baumgardner vs Matthysse Press Conference Quotes Alycia Baumgardner: "I’m more than ready. As you know, I love to fight. I stayed in the gym to stay ready. What builds a fighter are these experienced fighters. I know she’s a fighter and she’s well-seasoned. It tells me that she’s never been stopped before, so I know … Continue reading Baumgardner vs Matthysse Press Conference Quotes
Bree Wright: “I want to make a statement to try and inspire the next generation." By Will Lott When I spoke to Bree Wright a couple of months ago, she had just received her professional licence and had signed on with One Empire Management but was waiting on a date for her debut. Now she … Continue reading Bree Wright: “I want to make a statement to try and inspire the next generation.”
Gavin Gwynne & Luke WillisFace Off Ahead of MTK Fight Night Gavin Gwynne and Luke Willis each made their intentions perfectly clear as they met prior to their British and Commonwealth lightweight title fight on Friday's #MTKFightNight. This week’s stacked show is broadcast live on IFL TV and takes place at York Hall in London, … Continue reading Gavin Gwynne & Luke Willis Face Off Ahead of MTK Fight Night
Pierce O'Leary: "I would love to headline Madison Square Garden." By Gary Kittilsen Highly touted undefeated 22-year-old, 140-pound prospect Pierce "Big Bang' O'Leary of Dublin, Ireland, is set to return to the ring on April 15th, at the York Hall in Bethnal Green, London. It's the second consecutive fight at York Hall for the Dubliner, who stopped Siar Ozgul … Continue reading Pierce O’Leary: “I would love to headline Madison Square Garden.”
VAN HEERDEN: I DON'T RATE BENN AS A BOXER 'The Heat' primed for "emotional, angry fighter"Chris van Heerden has dismissed Conor Benn's boxing ability ahead of their 12-round Welterweight clash for the WBA Continental Title this Saturday April 16 at the AO Arena in Manchester, shown live worldwide on DAZN (excluding New Zealand and Australia), labelling the 25-year-old an "emotional, angry … Continue reading VAN HEERDEN: I DON’T RATE BENN AS A BOXER
Sam Gilley: Defend My English Title, Then British Title Next! English super-welterweight champion Sam Gilley is eyeing a showdown against British champion Troy Williamson - provided he can overcome Drew Brown on Friday's huge #MTKFightNight. This week's stacked show is headlined by a British and Commonwealth lightweight title fight between Gavin Gwynne and Luke Willis … Continue reading Sam Gilley: Defend My English Title, Then British Title Next!
BENN: I'LL MAKE VAN HEERDEN RESPECT ME! 'The Destroyer' faces first southpaw opponent in ManchesterConor Benn has warned South Africa's Chris van Heerden that he needs to be prepared for "a whole lot of firepower" when they clash over 12 rounds for the WBA Continental Welterweight Title at the AO Arena in Manchester this Saturday April 16, live worldwide … Continue reading BENN: I’LL MAKE VAN HEERDEN RESPECT ME!
Lisa Whiteside: The Second Coming By Lewie Laing Curveballs seem to come at any moment in life, normally when you least expect them. They can derail ideas, knock belief and confidence, and grind some to a halt. For others, like Chorley-born Lisa Whiteside, the curveballs have been more a blessing and growth experience that have … Continue reading Lisa Whiteside: The Second Coming
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