2005: Once Upon a Time in Vegas By Garry White Idelfonso Martinez plops himself down on a bench and looks down at his scuffed white training shoes. One of the laces is beginning to dangle loose, and he briefly contemplates tightening it. Before he can reach down, a man wanders past and utters something in … Continue reading 2005: Once Upon a Time in Vegas
The FightPost Comeback of the Year: Terri Harper It's the time for festive cheer, but it's also time for the obligatory end-of-year honours. The last twelve months have been difficult for women's boxing. Much of the momentum from previous years has been lost. Waining interest. Fights were incredibly hard to come by. But there is … Continue reading The FightPost Comeback of the Year: Terri Harper
Lillie Winch: "It would mean everything to me to get on that all-female Boxxer card in March."Ben Shalom and Boxxer have hit the ground running in announcing their shows for the first quarter of 2025. However, probably of the most intrigue is a repeat of what they served up in October 2022. Boxxer will again … Continue reading Lillie Winch: “It would mean everything to me to get on that all-female Boxxer card in March.”
Repeat in Riyadh: Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury Again It didn't quite reach the incredible highs of their first fight, but it was nevertheless a thoroughly absorbing world heavyweight title fight on Saturday night. Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury for the second time in Riyadh and is now the undisputed best heavyweight of his generation. … Continue reading Repeat in Riyadh: Oleksandr Usyk Defeats Tyson Fury Again
Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury: Big Fight Preview & Prediction Their first meeting was a fight of real intrigue. A case could legitimately be made for either fighter. It was an incredibly hard fight to pick a winner beforehand. And even though we have already seen them fight. In many ways, we are still in … Continue reading Oleksandr Usyk vs. Tyson Fury: Big Fight Preview & Prediction
Hannah Robinson Hoping To Land On The Boxxer All-Female Card In March The Boxxer hotline will be extremely busy in the coming weeks. The announcement of another all-female card will spark an avalanche of phone calls to Ben Shalom for one of the precious, potentially career-changing slots on the big Royal Albert Hall card. Natasha … Continue reading Hannah Robinson Hoping To Land On The Boxxer All-Female Card In March
Beyond The Ropes: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul 'The scrap between Tyson and Paul would be laughable if it did not carry a serious risk.' Donald McRae It's an overused phrase. But maybe this weekend it applies more than ever. The circus is truly back in town. A travelling charade that just needs a host … Continue reading Beyond The Ropes: Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
Jade Pearce: "I am 27, and with women's boxing going through the roof, now it is the perfect time to turn professional."It's been over a year since I last spoke to Jade Pearce. A period on the sidelines was about to end. Pearce hadn't fought since COVID-19 stopped the world from turning over in 2020. … Continue reading Jade Pearce: “I am 27, and with women’s boxing going through the roof, now it is the perfect time to turn professional.”
Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.” It is a quite remarkable story. Once a rising star. But Chantelle Reid was six years away from her sport due to a severe back injury. Reid only returned to boxing in early 2023. Expectations were probably low … Continue reading Chantelle Reid: “Winning a gold medal is realistic. I am not going to Paris for anything less.”
Linn Sandström: "We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world." "It's the big one. We said we would get it, and we finally have." The words of a happy fighter whose dream has just become a reality. In many ways, it has been a long time coming … Continue reading Linn Sandström: “We are bringing the world champion to Australia, and I think I will shock the world.”
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