Tag: Boxing

A Boxing Memory: Michael Bentt

A Boxing Memory: Michael Bentt By Ian Aldous Considering he had an episode of the Netflix documentary series ‘Losers’ entitled ‘The Miscast Champion’ dedicated to his story, it’s immensely ironic when studying everything that Michael Bentt achieved in the amateur and professional games.  Bentt once sat at the top table of heavyweight boxing, when in … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Michael Bentt →

Greatest Crawford: This way a few people know my name. I’m somebody. To me, that’s important.”

Greatest Crawford: This way a few people know my name. I’m somebody. To me, that’s important.” By Garry White Sometimes the best things reside in the smallest of packages. Poet Adrian Mitchell understood that in his 13-word tribute to Jazz saxophonist Charlie Parker. A little masterpiece and the go-to work for any school kid forced … Continue reading Greatest Crawford: This way a few people know my name. I’m somebody. To me, that’s important.” →

Spinks vs Ali 2: The Third Coming

Spinks vs Ali 2: The Third Coming Appearances can be deceiving and things most certainly can look very different from the way they really are. They can also give you a distorted picture, something isn't quite what you see. In February 1978 we saw a little of that distortion. The incredible career of 'The Greatest' … Continue reading Spinks vs Ali 2: The Third Coming →

My Favourite Fighter: Floyd Mayweather Jr

My Favourite Fighter: Floyd Mayweather Jr By Nathan Cartwright Fans are drawn and remain hooked to boxing for many different reasons. Some gain their admiration for the art from the atmosphere of their first live event, others may have taken up the sport at a young age and can appreciate the competitiveness. But for me, … Continue reading My Favourite Fighter: Floyd Mayweather Jr →

Mick Conlan Proud to Join ‘Inspiring’ Frampton on Manchester Bill

Mick Conlan Proud to Join 'Inspiring' Frampton on Manchester Bill Former world amateur champion Michael Conlan is beaming with pride after being named among a trio of Belfast fighters added to the Josh Warrington vs. Carl Frampton card on December 22. ‘The Conlan Revolution’ heads for Manchester Arena along with former amateur team-mates Paddy Barnes … Continue reading Mick Conlan Proud to Join ‘Inspiring’ Frampton on Manchester Bill →

When World’s Collide: Randy Couture vs James Toney

When World's Collide: Randy Couture vs James Toney: By Henry Walter In the early nineties, boxing legend James Toney was one of the best middleweight boxers of his time. By 2010 Toney (all five feet, nine inches of him) had ballooned up to over two hundred and thirty pounds and was competing in the heavyweight … Continue reading When World’s Collide: Randy Couture vs James Toney →

Badou Jack & Adonis Stevenson Fight to a Draw

Not so long ago the obituaries were being written for the noble art, with a surging UFC threatening to replace boxing as the combat sport for the masses. But as the UFC struggles to find its next generation of superstars, boxing has had a meteoric resurgence and is most certainly back with one hell of … Continue reading Badou Jack & Adonis Stevenson Fight to a Draw →

Mayweather vs McGregor: On Reflection

Mayweather vs McGregor: On Reflection We are now two years removed since the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight took place. My opinion hasn't changed one bit, it shouldn't have got sanctioned, but as ever money talked, as it always does. Since the fight McGregor has been in the headlines largely for unsavoury reasons, his … Continue reading Mayweather vs McGregor: On Reflection →