Tag: combat-sports

Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Retains Her Commonwealth Flyweight Title

Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Retains Her Commonwealth Flyweight Title There were some worried faces as Nicola Hopewell waited to enter the ring on Saturday night at the Skate Central in Sheffield to defend her Commonwealth flyweight bauble against the once-beaten Nigerian Mary Aina Abbey. Abbey and her team oozed confidence as she made her way … Continue reading Ringside Report: Nicola Hopewell Retains Her Commonwealth Flyweight Title →

Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.”

Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.” By Matt Elliott This last year has been a rollercoaster of emotions for Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis. In late 2023 he became a world champion for the first time, when the IBF stripped Terence Crawford … Continue reading Jaron Ennis: “My overall aim in boxing hasn’t changed, I want to become undisputed in every division from 147lbs to 168lbs.” →

Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.”

Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.” By Cameron Black Jake Peacock burst onto the ONE Championship scene with a dominant victory against Kohei Shinjo in what was an emphatic debut performance. The Muay Thai specialist was initially … Continue reading Jake Peacock: “I’m going to smash this guy, then after the fight I’m going to grab the mic and ask for a top 10 guy.” →

Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Delights His Hometown Fans

Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Delights His Hometown Fans By Matt Elliott Callum Simpson is the new British and Commonwealth super-middleweight champion after a unanimous points decision victory over Zak Chelli at Oakwell Stadium in Barnsley last night, the judges scoring it 118-111, 118-110 and 117-111 in favour of the hometown fighter.   A glorious summers … Continue reading Ringside Report: Callum Simpson Delights His Hometown Fans →

Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for the fight with Terri. It’s a very good fight. But it’s a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "I'm really excited for the fight with Terri. It's a very good fight. But it's a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time." "It is mad to think how far I have come," Rhiannon Dixon told me over Zoom. … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I’m really excited for the fight with Terri. It’s a very good fight. But it’s a fight that I know I am ready for, and I think I have been ready for it for a long time.” →

Ringside Report: Brad Pauls Stops Nathan Heaney In Birmingham To Win The British Middleweight Title

Ringside Report: Brad Pauls Stops Nathan Heaney In Birmingham To Win The British Middleweight Title By Alex Springer A British title fight delivers once again with a barnstormer between Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls on Saturday night in Birmingham. Heaney made his ring walk to the familiar sound of Delilah, whipping up the frenzied Stoke … Continue reading Ringside Report: Brad Pauls Stops Nathan Heaney In Birmingham To Win The British Middleweight Title →

Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls Preview

Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls Preview By Alex Springer Nathan Heaney went into his British middleweight title fight with Denzel Bentley in November 2023 as a 9/2 underdog. Heaney was unbeaten, with a height and reach advantage, but was given slim to no chance by the bookies and boxing fans. Bentley was expected to get Heaney … Continue reading Nathan Heaney vs. Brad Pauls Preview →

The Top Twenty British Female Fighters: July 2024

The Top Twenty British Female Fighters: July 2024 The July edition of this list offers no movement in the top ten from the last offering in May. But some of the fighters bubbling under the upper echelons are now beginning to make significant waves and will undoubtedly be pushing for more within the next twelve … Continue reading The Top Twenty British Female Fighters: July 2024 →

Megan Redstall: A New Beginning

Megan Redstall: A New Beginning The return to action this weekend for Megan Redstall couldn’t have been better timed. The flyweight division is littered with domestic talent. After her fight this Saturday is out of the way, Redstall will look to force her way into title contention with the names that reside above her in … Continue reading Megan Redstall: A New Beginning →