Todd Snyder: “Both worlds represent the best of the human spirit.” By Chris Akers Around this time last year, I interviewed Todd Snyder about his biography of Drew ‘Bundini’ Brown, who as well as being Muhammad Ali’s cornerman, wrote some of Ali’s most often quoted lines, such as ‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a … Continue reading Todd Snyder: “Both worlds represent the best of the human spirit.”
Coldwell Expecting Gill to Take European Chance Dave Coldwell believes Jordan Gill’s European title opportunity on December 11th can serve as a platform for bigger fights in 2022. Gill, who has had to endure a difficult 2021 in terms of injury and illness, can finish the year strong by becoming European champion against Karim Guerfi. Coldwell says that victory over the Frenchman … Continue reading Coldwell Expecting Gill to Take European Chance
JASON CUNNINGHAM JOINS QUEENSBERRY British, Commonwealth and European Super-Bantamweight champion Jason Cunningham has signed a multi-fight promotional deal with Queensberry. Doncaster’s triple-title holder is closing in on a World championship challenge after brilliant wins against Gamal Yafai and Brad Foster cemented his status as one of the division’s top boxers. Cunningham (30-6, 6 KOs) caused … Continue reading JASON CUNNINGHAM JOINS QUEENSBERRY
Mayer vs Baumgardner: A Fight That Needs To Happen Next Boxing isn't a sport for security or making long term plans. Everything can change extremely quickly. One punch can change the course of a career or even boxing history. Long term plans should always be made with a large degree of caution. On Saturday night … Continue reading Mayer vs Baumgardner: A Fight That Needs To Happen Next
Book Review: Beat Boxing: How Hip-Hop Changed The Fight Game By Chris Akers Growing up as a teenager in the 90s, my choices in music ranged from house, to indie to drum and bass. I listened to and liked hip-hop, could name some of the most popular artists as well as the odd album from … Continue reading Book Review: Beat Boxing: How Hip-Hop Changed The Fight Game
LEE MCGREGOR SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM AND PROBELLUM 'Lightning' defends European Bantamweight crown against Agbaryan in Manchester Undefeated EBU European Bantamweight Champion Lee McGregor has signed a multi-fight co-promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing and Probellum and will put his belt on the line against Narek Abgaryan on the huge Parker vs. Chisora 2 card … Continue reading LEE MCGREGOR SIGNS CO-PROMOTIONAL DEAL WITH MATCHROOM AND PROBELLUM
Devastated Tyler Denny Reflects On Controversial Draw Devastated Tyler Denny is still reeling after Saturday’s controversial draw with River Wilson-Bent for the English Middleweight Title. The likeable Black Country boxer travelled to Wilson-Bent’s hometown of Coventry to take part in the main event of Hennessey Sport’s Coventry Skydome Show which was broadcast live on Channel … Continue reading Devastated Tyler Denny Reflects On Controversial Draw
QUIGLEY RALLIES IRISH FANS AHEAD OF ANDRADE WORLD TITLE CLASH Irish star hits Boston ahead of New Hampshire showdown on Friday Jason Quigley believes he’ll have the crowd on his side as he expects his Irish fans to roar him to victory when he challenges Demetrius Andrade for the WBO World Middleweight title at the … Continue reading QUIGLEY RALLIES IRISH FANS AHEAD OF ANDRADE WORLD TITLE CLASH
CARTWRIGHT WANTS IMMEDIATE REMATCH WITH PITTERS Reece Cartwright is calling for an immediate rematch with Shakan Pitters after their highly contentious fight at the weekend (November 13). Leeds’ Cartwright and Birmingham’s Pitters met at Coventry’s Skydome for the vacant World Boxing Council International Light Heavyweight Title in a fight that certainly lived up to expectations. The match was … Continue reading CARTWRIGHT WANTS IMMEDIATE REMATCH WITH PITTERS
Harper Suffers A Devastating Setback In Sheffield The night was a slow burn, a long way removed from the game-changing narrative that continues to be pushed despite the lack of real validity. It needed a conclusive and dramatic ending to save the show. We got that and more. It ended in a way that nobody … Continue reading Harper Suffers A Devastating Setback In Sheffield
