Tag: Boxing

Rhiannon Dixon: “Katie Taylor came to watch my fight. And when I was talking to Katie in the changing room it just felt like a dream.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "Katie Taylor came to watch my fight. And when I was talking to Katie in the changing room it just felt like a dream." When I interview Rhiannon Dixon many things repeat themselves. There are swear words, mainly by her, actually, exclusively by her. We exchange gossip, trust me, if we released the … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “Katie Taylor came to watch my fight. And when I was talking to Katie in the changing room it just felt like a dream.” →

TOP HEAVYWEIGHT LUIS ORTIZ STOPS FORMER CHAMPION CHARLES MARTIN IN SIXTH ROUND

TOP HEAVYWEIGHT LUIS ORTIZ STOPS FORMER CHAMPION CHARLES MARTIN IN SIXTH ROUND Top heavyweight Luis “King Kong” Ortiz scored a sixth-round TKO of former heavyweight champion Charles Martin in a dramatic IBF Heavyweight Title Eliminator showdown that headlined a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View Saturday night from Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & … Continue reading TOP HEAVYWEIGHT LUIS ORTIZ STOPS FORMER CHAMPION CHARLES MARTIN IN SIXTH ROUND →

One Year, Six Fighters & Three Incredible Fights

One Year, Six Fighters & Three Incredible Fights Remember the days when women’s boxing was struggling for acceptance. There was apathy, indifference and in truth, very little mainstream coverage or interest. But times have changed, and then some. Many will argue the upward trajectory started long before, but last year's Fight Camp for me was … Continue reading One Year, Six Fighters & Three Incredible Fights →

Leonard vs Duran 3: A Rivalry That Deserved Better

Leonard vs Duran 3: A Rivalry That Deserved Better If ever a rivalry deserved a better send-off, it was the one that featured Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran. Montreal gave us one of the greatest fights in history, New Orleans served up one of the most controversial. But we went from 'No Mas' to … Continue reading Leonard vs Duran 3: A Rivalry That Deserved Better →

A Boxing Memory: Matthew Saad Muhammad

A Boxing Memory: Matthew Saad Muhammad Inside the ring, the ability to absorb punches, and many of them, was his biggest strength. When the gloves were cast aside, Matthew Saad Muhammad would pay a heavy price for what made him the fighter he once was. That rare and special kind of durability at one time … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Matthew Saad Muhammad →

TOMMY FURY: PAUL WAS LUCKY IT WASN’T ME IN THERE

TOMMY FURY: PAUL WAS LUCKY IT WASN'T ME IN THERE Tommy Fury has thrown down the gauntlet to Jake Paul and challenged him to reschedule their planned encounter for next time out in early 2022. Fury, who was forced out of his clash with the American after suffering a chest infection and fractured rib, admitted … Continue reading TOMMY FURY: PAUL WAS LUCKY IT WASN’T ME IN THERE →

MTK Global Signs Top Amateur Nico Leivars

MTK Global Signs Top Amateur Nico Leivars MTK Global is delighted to announce the signing of highly-rated amateur sensation Nico Leivars ahead of his plans to turn professional. Leivars brings to the paid ranks a stellar amateur pedigree, having won national and international titles at junior, youth and senior level, whilst also representing Great Britain … Continue reading MTK Global Signs Top Amateur Nico Leivars →

Librado Andrade: “I know how to be nice to people and I know how to beat up people!”

Librado Andrade: “I know how to be nice to people and I know how to beat up people!” By Chris Akers                                     After losing to Mikkel Kessler, Andrade had to regroup. As he puts it, he was ‘going back to square one. I’m starting all over.’ It would be 16 months before he would … Continue reading Librado Andrade: “I know how to be nice to people and I know how to beat up people!” →

MASSEY VERSUS CHAMBERLAIN IN 2022?

MASSEY VERSUS CHAMBERLAIN IN 2022? Could a huge all-British dust-up for the International Boxing Organisation (IBO) World Cruiserweight Title be on the cards next year? After his recent win over Dilan Prasovic, the first name on Londoner Isaac Chamberlain’s lips was newly-crowned IBO ruler, Jack Massey – telling him ‘let’s get it on’! Both men are flying the flag … Continue reading MASSEY VERSUS CHAMBERLAIN IN 2022? →