Tag: Boxing

Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester

Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester In only her tenth professional fight, Rhiannon Dixon crowned herself the new WBO world lightweight champion courtesy of a hard-fought, unanimous points victory over the tough Argentinian Karen Elizabeth Carabajal on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. Dixon won by … Continue reading Ringside Report: Rhiannon Dixon Wins The Vacant WBO World Lightweight Title in Manchester →

Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes

Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes Rhiannon Dixon and Karen Elizabeth Carabajal fight for the vacant WBO world lightweight title on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester. Here is what the two fighters had to say at today's final press conference. Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for this, and I can’t thank … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon vs. Karen Carabajal Press Conference Quotes →

ELLIE SCOTNEY – NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I’VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION

ELLIE SCOTNEY - NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I'VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION IBF Super-Bantamweight champion spurred on by memory of late nan ahead of Lefebvre unification clash IBF World Champion Ellie Scotney says her nan will have the best seat in the house when she aims to unify the Super-Bantamweight division against France's undefeated WBO ruler Segolene … Continue reading ELLIE SCOTNEY – NAN ALWAYS TOLD ME I’VE GOT TO FINISH THE COLLECTION →

Rhiannon Dixon: “As the opponents get better and better, I am proving that I belong at this level, and on Saturday, I will prove that again.”

Rhiannon Dixon: “As the opponents get better and better, I am proving that I belong at this level, and on Saturday, I will prove that again.” It was just a few hours removed from another training camp being completed when Rhiannon Dixon dialled in for her latest media obligation. But this was no ordinary training … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “As the opponents get better and better, I am proving that I belong at this level, and on Saturday, I will prove that again.” →

SKYE NICOLSON EYES HOMECOMING DEFENCE NEXT

SKYE NICOLSON EYES HOMECOMING DEFENCE NEXT New WBC World Featherweight Champion plots path to undisputed titles after Las Vegas victory A sensational Skye Nicolson rolled the dice in Las Vegas and made it a perfect ten to become the new WBC World Featherweight Champion by beating Sarah Mahfoud on Saturday. Now promoter Eddie Hearn wants Australia’s new boxing … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON EYES HOMECOMING DEFENCE NEXT →

Martin Hillman: “It’s the best thing I have ever done in boxing.”

Martin Hillman: "It's the best thing I have ever done in boxing." By Garry White After struggling for opportunities closer to home, Orpington-based boxer Martin Hillman has just returned from a six-thousand-mile round trip to the sauna-type heat of Ghana. Fighting in Africa’s boxing capital Accra, against Baraka Mchongi, he successfully defended his Universal Boxing … Continue reading Martin Hillman: “It’s the best thing I have ever done in boxing.” →

SKYE NICOLSON: 12 x 3 ROUNDS FOR SERRANO? SIGN ME UP!

SKYE NICOLSON: 12 x 3 ROUNDS FOR SERRANO? SIGN ME UP! Australian star would take on Puerto Rican over longer distance – but first faces Mahfoud for WBC strap in Las Vegas Skye Nicolson says she is open to facing Amanda Serrano over 12 three minute rounds if that gets the fight on – and the Australian is … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON: 12 x 3 ROUNDS FOR SERRANO? SIGN ME UP! →

Eddie Lam: “Don’t be fooled by how she looks. Believe me when I say Skye Nicolson is never happier than when she’s punching someone in the face.”

Eddie Lam: "Don't be fooled by how she looks. Believe me when I say Skye Nicolson is never happier than when she's punching someone in the face." "Yes, Skye's more than ready. She was a world-class amateur with over 150 fights. She's had a good couple of years transitioning over to the pro game. She's … Continue reading Eddie Lam: “Don’t be fooled by how she looks. Believe me when I say Skye Nicolson is never happier than when she’s punching someone in the face.” →

SKYE NICOLSON FLYING THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA IN LAS VEGAS

SKYE NICOLSON FLYING THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA IN LAS VEGAS Australian star aiming to be crowned the newest world champion from Down Under Skye Nicolson says she is fighting not just for her first World title but to continue to raise the profile of women’s boxing in Australia as she takes on Sarah Mahfoud for the vacant WBC … Continue reading SKYE NICOLSON FLYING THE FLAG FOR AUSTRALIA IN LAS VEGAS →