Tag: Boxing

DENNIS HOBSON ‘I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SECOND COMING OF DAVE ALLEN’

DENNIS HOBSON ‘I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SECOND COMING OF DAVE ALLEN’ Dennis Hobson, and Fight Academy partner Steve Crump, serve up a lively night of boxing at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena on Friday August 27, with all the action shown live by exciting new boxing broadcasters, Fightzone TV. Topping the show is local fighter Anthony Tomlinson. … Continue reading DENNIS HOBSON ‘I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SECOND COMING OF DAVE ALLEN’ →

Kristina O’Hara McCafferty: “It just felt right, being out for so long and then this opportunity comes about and it isn’t something you pass on.”

Kristina O'Hara McCafferty: "It just felt right, being out for so long and then this opportunity comes about and it isn’t something you pass on." By Will Lott After a three year break from the sport and over a decade of experience boxing, Kristina O'Hara McCafferty has now signed a professional contract with Unified Promotions.   As … Continue reading Kristina O’Hara McCafferty: “It just felt right, being out for so long and then this opportunity comes about and it isn’t something you pass on.” →

A Boxing Memory: Charlie Magri

A Boxing Memory: Charlie Magri A professional debut in 1977, six weeks later he was the British flyweight champion. When Charlie Magri turned pro under the tutelage of Terry Lawless, Magri knew this was the plan, Lawless knew his new signing was good enough to advance so quickly. Yes, flyweights were a rare breed domestically, … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Charlie Magri →

BUATSI STOPS BOLOTNIKS IN WBA LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ELIMINATOR

BUATSI STOPS BOLOTNIKS IN WBA LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ELIMINATOR Joshua Buatsi continued his march towards a World Title shot with a stunning 11th round knockout win over Ricards Bolotniks in their WBA Light-Heavyweight World Title Eliminator on the third and final week of Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex live worldwide on DAZN. Last year’s … Continue reading BUATSI STOPS BOLOTNIKS IN WBA LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT WORLD TITLE ELIMINATOR →

Jake Andrews: ‘I want to win a world title for my dad as a thank you for all he ever did for me’

Jake Andrews: ‘I want to win a world title for my dad as a thank you for all he ever did for me’ By Louis Devereux Salford is a small city in the North West of England that has long been punching above its weight in terms of the celebrities, superstars and icons it manages … Continue reading Jake Andrews: ‘I want to win a world title for my dad as a thank you for all he ever did for me’ →

FORD – EXPECT ME TO STEAL THE SHOW

FORD - EXPECT ME TO STEAL THE SHOW 'Savage' meets 'Bomber' Bellotti at Fight Camp American rising star Raymond Ford believes his first ever pro title fight with Reece Bellotti on the final weekend of Matchroom Fight Camp will be the show-stealer that elevates him to the next level. Ford (8-0-1, 4 KOs) is looking … Continue reading FORD – EXPECT ME TO STEAL THE SHOW →

BOLOTNIKS: I’VE WANTED THIS FIGHT FOR A LONG TIME

BOLOTNIKS: I'VE WANTED THIS FIGHT FOR A LONG TIME 'The Lion' ready to hand Buatsi first loss Ricards Bolotniks is ready to strike gold again as he steps into the lion’s den and takes on Joshua Buatsi in a massive fight for the Light-Heavyweight division at Matchroom Fight Camp in Brentwood, Essex this Saturday August … Continue reading BOLOTNIKS: I’VE WANTED THIS FIGHT FOR A LONG TIME →

Benny Leonard: Mama’s Boy to World Champ

Benny Leonard: Mama's Boy to World Champ By John Jarrett Benny Leonard was arguably the greatest lightweight champion of all time. With superb boxing skills and potent punching power, he fought over 200 times and suffered just five defeats. He spent his boyhood in a crime-ridden ghetto in Manhattan's Lower East Side, and was the … Continue reading Benny Leonard: Mama’s Boy to World Champ →

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. YORDENIS UGÁS VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. YORDENIS UGÁS VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES “Ugás is a champion because they gave him my belt. Now, we have to settle it inside of the ring,” – Pacquiao “I’m fighting for my legacy, and for my country. This is the most important fight of my life,” - Ugás Eight-Division Champion Manny Pacquiao … Continue reading MANNY PACQUIAO VS. YORDENIS UGÁS VIRTUAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES →