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
Caroline Dubois: The Future Of The Lightweight Division?At 23, Caroline Dubois is seemingly on her way to a golden future with multiple world titles in her future. Dubois has always had that look of a special talent. The almost impeccable amateur run, and after nine professional fights, the hype around her has only been enhanced. … Continue reading Caroline Dubois: The Future Of The Lightweight Division?
Heather Hardy: "When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can't afford to have any more of the dead stuff." "My grandpa says I am on the right side of the dirt." A rare little hint of humour for a fighter who is dealing with the extreme darkness of her … Continue reading Heather Hardy: “When you have a concussion, that piece of your brain dies, and I can’t afford to have any more of the dead stuff.”
Derek Chisora Beats Joe Joyce: But At What Cost? There was a time I would have enjoyed what Derek Chisora and Joe Joyce served up on Saturday night at the O2 Arena in London. Maybe it's because I'm now at an age where I have seen some of the fighters I once worshipped growing up … Continue reading Derek Chisora Beats Joe Joyce: But At What Cost?
Paddy Pimblett: UFC 304 & Beyond In the early hours of Sunday morning in Manchester, Paddy Pimblett will face what is perceived to be the toughest test of his near three-year UFC career. King Bobby Green represents that challenge at UFC 304. The American is a fighter who has a resume that deserves much respect. … Continue reading Paddy Pimblett: UFC 304 & Beyond
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.”
A Boxing Memory: Jerry Quarry By Garry White What are you gonna do? Kill me? Everybody dies,” shrugs John Garfield in his role as boxer Charlie Davis in the noir classic, Body and Soul. Moments earlier, Davis’s professional honour had ensured that he won the fight and at the same time double-crossed the hoodlums that waited at his … Continue reading A Boxing Memory: Jerry Quarry
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 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
Chantelle Cameron: "It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited." By Alex Springer In many ways, Chantelle Cameron begins a new chapter in her boxing career on Saturday night. After a parting of the ways with Eddie Hearn, Cameron is now aligned with Frank Warren. But a change of promoter … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: “It’s a new chapter. It’s like a reset button, I am so excited.”
