Lauren Price, Kirstie Bavington & A Little Slice Of History In 1998, women’s boxing was still banned in Great Britain. If it wasn’t for Jane Couch, it still might be. Couch had to go to court for the right to fight. Couch fought many things at that time. Her victory in that courtroom didn’t quite … Continue reading Lauren Price, Kirstie Bavington & A Little Slice Of History
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TOMMY FRANK TOO FRESH FOR JAY HARRIS IN BRITISH TITLE BATTLE
TOMMY FRANK TOO FRESH FOR JAY HARRIS IN BRITISH TITLE BATTLE Tommy Frank is in the fight of his life on May 5th but promoter and manager Steve Crump believes the Sheffield fighter has enough to come out on top when he defends his British Flyweight Title at the Rotherham Magna Centre - LIVE AND FREE ON FIGHTZONE. Frank takes on Jay Harris in a … Continue reading TOMMY FRANK TOO FRESH FOR JAY HARRIS IN BRITISH TITLE BATTLE
Undisputed Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Gives Heather Hardy Chance for Redemption on Saturday, August 5th in Dallas, Texas
Undisputed Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Gives Heather Hardy Chance for Redemption on Saturday, August 5th in Dallas, Texas Serrano to put all her belts on the line against Hardy as co-main event alongside Jake Paul vs. Nate Diaz at American Airlines Center in what promises to be another spectacular performance from the Puerto Rican … Continue reading Undisputed Featherweight World Champion Amanda Serrano Gives Heather Hardy Chance for Redemption on Saturday, August 5th in Dallas, Texas
JAY HARRIS TO FOLLOW IN DAD’S FOOTSTEPS AND BECOME BRITISH CHAMPION
JAY HARRIS TO FOLLOW IN DAD’S FOOTSTEPS AND BECOME BRITISH CHAMPION Jay Harris has nothing but praise for Tommy Frank ahead of their highly-anticipated clash on Friday May 5th but says winning the Lonsdale Belt would have extra special meaning for him after his father, Peter, did the same over 30 years ago. Sheffield's Frank defends his British Flyweight Title against Harris … Continue reading JAY HARRIS TO FOLLOW IN DAD’S FOOTSTEPS AND BECOME BRITISH CHAMPION
A Boxing Memory: Arturo Gatti
A Boxing Memory: Arturo Gatti The way he died will perhaps always be in dispute. But the way he fought will never be disputed. Arturo Gatti was a two-weight world champion and was involved in some of the greatest fights in boxing history. The three fights with Micky Ward are a thing of legend. The … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Arturo Gatti
NEW BOXING DOCUMENTARY, ‘STABLE’ SET TO BE A KNOCKOUT SUCCESS
NEW BOXING DOCUMENTARY, ‘STABLE’ SET TO BE A KNOCKOUT SUCCESS Lorton Entertainment, the makers of the hit documentary ‘Rooney’ and ‘Boom! Boom! The World vs Boris Becker’, has announced its latest series, STABLE, which follows the fascinating stories behind one of professional boxing’s most famous families, the McGuigan’s and their exceptionally gifted group of fighters. … Continue reading NEW BOXING DOCUMENTARY, ‘STABLE’ SET TO BE A KNOCKOUT SUCCESS
A Boxing Memory: Alexis Arguello
A Boxing Memory: Alexis Arguello Many boxers suffer in retirement, but maybe Alexis Arguello suffered more than most. The many demons he fought for much of his life resulted in Arguello committing suicide in 2009. A single gunshot wound to his chest at his home in Managua, Nicaragua, when he was just 57 ended the life … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Alexis Arguello
OFFICIAL: RICHARD RIAKPORHE SIGNS NEW CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH BOXXER AND SKY SPORTS
OFFICIAL: RICHARD RIAKPORHE SIGNS NEW CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH BOXXER AND SKY SPORTS Ranked No.2 by the WBO and IBF, Riakporhe has sights set on cruiserweight glory BOXXER Founder and CEO Ben Shalom “thrilled” to extend Riakporhe’s deal "The Midnight Train” will continue to fight exclusively on Sky Sports Richard Riakporhe has signed a new contract … Continue reading OFFICIAL: RICHARD RIAKPORHE SIGNS NEW CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH BOXXER AND SKY SPORTS
A Boxing Memory: Jimmy Young
A Boxing Memory: Jimmy Young The two biggest fights in the career of Jimmy Young were ones he wasn’t meant to win. In one of those, he should have won. The other he did win. But despite that upset victory over George Foreman in 1977, it didn’t quite happen for Young. A fighter easily forgotten, … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Jimmy Young
A Boxing Memory: Davey Moore
A Boxing Memory: Davey Moore A career that was so brief but far more tragic. A star that once shone so bright before it all came crashing down. The career was cut short. His life also. A world title after only nine fights, an away trip to Japan earned him the WBA light-middleweight title and … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Davey Moore





