Madness in Manchester: Tommy Fury Beats KSI on Points

Madness in Manchester: Tommy Fury Beats KSI on Points I put the blame on the wife. The boss lady went out on the razzle-dazzle, leaving me alone with just an Indian takeaway for company. Maybe if she had stayed at home, I would have been content with watching some unknown supposed celebrities being dragged around … Continue reading Madness in Manchester: Tommy Fury Beats KSI on Points

Lauren Parker: “Winning the European title will open doors for me, and bigger opportunities will start coming.”

Lauren Parker: “Winning the European title will open doors for me, and bigger opportunities will start coming.” Life was good on the surface the last time I interviewed Lauren Parker towards the end of last year. The recently crowned IBO Inter-Continental super-flyweight champion was looking ahead to more titles. World titles even. But below the … Continue reading Lauren Parker: “Winning the European title will open doors for me, and bigger opportunities will start coming.”

Hannah Robinson, Louise Orton & Tori-Ellis Willetts Three Fighters To Watch in 2024

Hannah Robinson, Louise Orton & Tori-Ellis Willetts Three Fighters To Watch in 2024 From apathy and indifference women’s boxing has finally accepted its acceptance. And it's rightful place. The likes of Claressa Shields, Chantelle Cameron, Katie Taylor, Natasha Jonas, and others sit gracefully at the top of the food chain. But the next generation are … Continue reading Hannah Robinson, Louise Orton & Tori-Ellis Willetts Three Fighters To Watch in 2024

Nicola Hopewell: “I’ll come back a better fighter, and Friday night showed that I have got heart and that I never give up.”   

Nicola Hopewell: "I'll come back a better fighter, and Friday night showed that I have got heart and that I never give up."    There was risk, and there was potential reward. Nicola Hopewell rolled the dice on Friday night on the latest GBM show in Sheffield when she challenged the talented and unbeaten Emma … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I’ll come back a better fighter, and Friday night showed that I have got heart and that I never give up.”   

The Wonderful World of Boxing Media

The Wonderful World of Boxing Media When I first stumbled into this insane unpredictable and unstable world of boxing media in 2015, there were many things that I wouldn't have expected when those early naive and tentative steps were first taken. I thought it might be some kind of much-needed therapy for me. In truth, … Continue reading The Wonderful World of Boxing Media

Ringside Report: Harper & Braekhus Can’t Be Split In A Disappointing Ten-Round Majority Draw

Ringside Report: Harper & Braekhus Can't Be Split In A Disappointing Ten-Round Majority Draw The trouble when people keep shouting robbery is that when there is a genuine one, nobody listens. Terri Harper and Cecilia Braekhus couldn't be separated after ten incredibly dull rounds that failed to ignite any kind of crowd interest on Saturday … Continue reading Ringside Report: Harper & Braekhus Can’t Be Split In A Disappointing Ten-Round Majority Draw

Ringside Report: Leigh Wood Stops Josh Warrington To Retain World Featherweight Title

Ringside Report: Leigh Wood Stops Josh Warrington To Retain World Featherweight Title For nearly seven rounds, it was vintage Josh Warrington. The Leeds fighter was well on top and seemingly well on his way to becoming a world featherweight champion again. But Leigh Wood pulled off his latest miracle as he found the punches he … Continue reading Ringside Report: Leigh Wood Stops Josh Warrington To Retain World Featherweight Title

Emma Dolan Beats Nicola Hopewell To Retain Her Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Title

Emma Dolan Beats Nicola Hopewell To Retain Her Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Title It was a bridge too far for Nicola Hopewell and maybe a weight too far also. Emma Dolan won a thoroughly deserved unanimous decision over Hopewell to retain her Commonwealth super-flyweight title on Friday night in Sheffield after ten really good rounds. The scores … Continue reading Emma Dolan Beats Nicola Hopewell To Retain Her Commonwealth Super-Flyweight Title

Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Preview & Prediction

Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Preview & Prediction By Matt Elliott There is a mouthwatering clash in Sheffield this weekend, as Leigh Wood (27-3) defends his WBA featherweight title against Josh Warrington (31-2-1). The narrative to date has been one of respect, between two men who acknowledge their opponents’ strengths, and their own weaknesses, but … Continue reading Leigh Wood vs. Josh Warrington Preview & Prediction

Lynsey Lockey: “I don’t want other women to walk into a room and feel like an outsider. I don’t want people to feel alone or that it is not possible, and I want to make sure the opportunities are there.”

Lynsey Lockey: “I don’t want other women to walk into a room and feel like an outsider. I don’t want people to feel alone or that it is not possible, and I want to make sure the opportunities are there.” Lynsey Lockey began her boxing journey when she was only 17. From what started as … Continue reading Lynsey Lockey: “I don’t want other women to walk into a room and feel like an outsider. I don’t want people to feel alone or that it is not possible, and I want to make sure the opportunities are there.”