A Boxing Memory: Sugar Ray Robinson

A Boxing Memory: Sugar Ray Robinson By Garry White ‘You never got me down, Ray.” Did he say it? Not a chance. On the wrong end of the white heat of Ray Robinson’s lightning rod punches, it is doubtful whether he was capable of saying anything at all. That Valentine’s Day in 1951 proved to … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Sugar Ray Robinson →

MATCHROOM BOXING BOLSTER STABLE WITH THREE NEW SIGNINGS

MATCHROOM BOXING BOLSTER STABLE WITH THREE NEW SIGNINGS Sunny Edwards, Jack Catterall and Shannon Ryan ink promotional deals with Eddie Hearn Matchroom Boxing has further strengthened its growing stable with three new signings: Sheffield’s undefeated IBF Flyweight World Champion Sunny Edwards, Chorley’s Super-Lightweight World Title challenger Jack Catterall and Watford Super-Flyweight prospect Shannon Ryan. Edwards (19-0, 4 KOs) is determined … Continue reading MATCHROOM BOXING BOLSTER STABLE WITH THREE NEW SIGNINGS →

Haney vs. Loma: Lightweight Legends Go Face to Face at Opening Press Conference for May 20 Super Fight

Haney vs. Loma: Lightweight Legends Go Face to Face at Opening Press Conference for May 20 Super Fight The undisputed lightweight king, Devin "The Dream" Haney, is ready for the pay-per-view spotlight. Haney will defend all the belts against former three-weight world champion and pound-for-pound king Vasiliy "Loma" Lomachenko on Saturday, May 20, at MGM Grand Garden in Arena … Continue reading Haney vs. Loma: Lightweight Legends Go Face to Face at Opening Press Conference for May 20 Super Fight →

Nicola Hopewell: “I want to showcase my skills and reach a bigger audience on either a Boxxer show or a Matchroom show.”

Nicola Hopewell: "I want to showcase my skills and reach a bigger audience on either a Boxxer show or a Matchroom show." By Lewie Laing “I don’t mind what platform I’m on, I just want that opportunity to showcase my skills. An Ebanie Bridges undercard when she’s back boxing would be great." Nicola Hopewell told … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I want to showcase my skills and reach a bigger audience on either a Boxxer show or a Matchroom show.” →

JOSHUA VS. FRANKLIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES

JOSHUA VS. FRANKLIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES Eddie Hearn, Matchroom Sport Chairman: “Welcome back to London ahead of a huge night on Saturday night from The O2 Arena, the Lion’s Den, and the scene of so many great Anthony Joshua nights. We return there for perhaps one of the most important fights of his career. … Continue reading JOSHUA VS. FRANKLIN FINAL PRESS CONFERENCE QUOTES →

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Here We Go Again, But Are We Any Closer To The Truth?

Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Here We Go Again, But Are We Any Closer To The Truth? Conor Benn hasn't been convicted of any doping offence and is legally allowed to fight again anytime he wants. But not quite anywhere he wants. And there lies the problem. In boxing, legally and morally carry very … Continue reading Conor Benn vs Chris Eubank Jr: Here We Go Again, But Are We Any Closer To The Truth? →

FRANKLIN: I WANT TO KNOCK HIS ASS OUT, THAT’S THE GOAL!

FRANKLIN: I WANT TO KNOCK HIS ASS OUT, THAT'S THE GOAL! '989 Assassin' meets 'AJ' at The O2 this Saturday live on DAZN Jermaine Franklin has warned Anthony Joshua that he is in for a “rude awakening” when they clash in a scheduled 12-round Heavyweight contest at The O2 in London this Saturday, April 1, … Continue reading FRANKLIN: I WANT TO KNOCK HIS ASS OUT, THAT’S THE GOAL! →

Seniesa Estrada Unifies Minimumweight World Titles

Seniesa Estrada Unifies Minimumweight World Titles Seniesa "Super Bad” Estrada (24-0, 9 KOs) got one step closer to becoming undisputed champion by unifying the WBA and WBC minimumweight world titles with a dominant unanimous decision victory over “Tiny” Tina Rupprecht (12-1-1, 3 KOs). Estrada controlled each round by using a quick jab and by constantly switching stances. The 30-year-old native of East … Continue reading Seniesa Estrada Unifies Minimumweight World Titles →

Ringside Report: Okolie Beats Light But Fails To Excite In Retaining His WBO Cruiserweight Title

Ringside Report: Okolie Beats Light But Fails To Excite In Retaining His WBO Cruiserweight Title In many ways, it was a new beginning for Lawrence Okolie on Saturday night in Manchester. A new trainer, a new boxing promotion, but it didn't quite go to plan for Okolie despite winning virtually every second of his latest … Continue reading Ringside Report: Okolie Beats Light But Fails To Excite In Retaining His WBO Cruiserweight Title →

LYNDON ARTHUR EYES IBO WORLD TITLE IN MAY AFTER WIN IN BOLTON

LYNDON ARTHUR EYES IBO WORLD TITLE IN MAY AFTER WIN IN BOLTON Lyndon Arthur remains on track to fight for the world title in May after flooring late replacement Boris Crighton on the way to a unanimous points win. Arthur, live and free-to-air on Channel 5, in association with Ladbrokes, Numan and Infinitum Entertainment, had to bide his time against his … Continue reading LYNDON ARTHUR EYES IBO WORLD TITLE IN MAY AFTER WIN IN BOLTON →