A Boxing Memory: Diego ‘Chico’ Corrales

A Boxing Memory: Diego 'Chico' Corrales 'He fought recklessly, and he lived recklessly. That was his style.' Gary Shaw In 2005, Diego Corrales was involved in one of the greatest fights of all time against Jose Luis Castillo. Corrales won that fight. He never won another one. And two years to the day after his … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Diego ‘Chico’ Corrales

Benn vs Eubank Jr: Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should

Benn vs Eubank Jr: Just Because You Can, Doesn't Mean You Should Just for once, apart from the money men of course, everyone was on the same page last October. There was universal outrage after news broke that Conor Benn had failed a drugs test when attempts were made to shamelessly carry on regardless. Yes, … Continue reading Benn vs Eubank Jr: Just Because You Can, Doesn’t Mean You Should

Caroline Dubois Too Sweet For Yanina del Carmen Lescano

Caroline Dubois Too Sweet For Yanina del Carmen Lescano ‘Sweet’ Caroline Dubois delivered in a flawless 8 round victory over a high-level opponent in Yanina del Carmen Lescano to take the 7th professional victory of her career at the York Hall on Friday night. Dubois dominated every single round of the fight, scoring a knockdown … Continue reading Caroline Dubois Too Sweet For Yanina del Carmen Lescano

A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Holyfield

A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Holyfield By Garry White Frank Bruno made his entry to the ring at the MGM Grand, looking terrified. Continuously crossing himself, you’d have been forgiven for thinking that Albert Pierrepoint was waiting under the lights to execute him. The Saturday night, town-centre lager louts watching in the early hours of … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Tyson vs Holyfield

ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES “Everybody tune in and come out to the fight because we’re gonna have a Craw-fish boil. And there’s gonna be enoughfor everybody.” – Spence “July 29, I’m going to show everyone why this era is the Terence Crawford era.” – Crawford Undefeated boxing superstars … Continue reading ERROL SPENCE JR. VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD LOS ANGELES PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

Is Floyd Mayweather Really Responsible For Big Fights Not Happening?

Is Floyd Mayweather Really Responsible For Big Fights Not Happening? By Will Lott I saw a clip recently from Devin Haney on Twitter about Floyd Mayweather, which sparked many thoughts in my mind. In the clip, he says, "In the UFC, those guys fight each other, lose, fight again still equally as big, maybe even … Continue reading Is Floyd Mayweather Really Responsible For Big Fights Not Happening?

Linn Sandstrom: “I am not a world champion yet, but I am up there and I am being recognised for being a great athlete.”

Linn Sandstrom: "I am not a world champion yet, but I am up there and I am being recognised for being a great athlete." "A lost soul. Like a little puppy on the street with no food or water so I thought I would take her in." Words said in jest but with more than … Continue reading Linn Sandstrom: “I am not a world champion yet, but I am up there and I am being recognised for being a great athlete.”

Leonard vs. Hearns: The Rematch

Leonard vs. Hearns: The Rematch Thomas Hearns got a moral victory in his long-awaited rematch with Sugar Ray Leonard in 1989. But it wasn’t the victory he wanted. And one, what many felt he richly deserved. Years later, even Leonard admitted his great rival should have had his hand raised. Leonard was down twice but … Continue reading Leonard vs. Hearns: The Rematch

Ellie Scotney Outpoints Cherneka Johnson To Claim The IBF Super-Bantamweight Title

Ellie Scotney Outpoints Cherneka Johnson To Claim The IBF Super-Bantamweight Title There was always a sense of inevitability about Ellie Scotney one day becoming a world champion. Highly touted when she turned professional, and after only seven fights, that inevitability is now a reality. Scotney outpointed the tough Australian Cherneka Johnson to relieve her of … Continue reading Ellie Scotney Outpoints Cherneka Johnson To Claim The IBF Super-Bantamweight Title