Chantelle Cameron: The Queensberry Gambit The original Magnificent Seven, admittedly born out of the 1954 film The Seven Samurai with a similar narrative, was by some distance the best incarnation of a Western franchise that spawned many inferior sequels. The quality dropped further with each passing offering. The Yul Brynner original had soul and meaning … Continue reading Chantelle Cameron: The Queensberry Gambit
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Josh Taylor: “Trust me, nobody wants the rematch more than me. I can’t wait to settle the score.”
Josh Taylor: “Trust me, nobody wants the rematch more than me. I can’t wait to settle the score.” It’s been two years since one of the most controversial fights of recent times. Incredibly loud cries of robbery and more after Josh Taylor had retained his undisputed world super-lightweight baubles in Glasgow in 2022 against Jack … Continue reading Josh Taylor: “Trust me, nobody wants the rematch more than me. I can’t wait to settle the score.”
Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer: A Rematch On The Edge
Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer: A Rematch On The Edge A rivalry with respect. In many ways, one that has another chapter to write. Maybe, even two. It was a hometown gig in January that left Jonas still the IBF welterweight champion of the world. A titanic affair in that city that she calls home. … Continue reading Natasha Jonas vs. Mikaela Mayer: A Rematch On The Edge
Nina Hughes Loses Her World Title To Cherneka Johnson
Nina Hughes Loses Her World Title To Cherneka JohnsonA near year-long absence from the ring ended in confusion, frustration, and ultimately defeat for Nina Hughes in Perth on Saturday night. Hughes lost her WBA bantamweight title in highly controversial circumstances in Australia to Cherneka Johnson by a majority decision. Johnson got the benefit of the … Continue reading Nina Hughes Loses Her World Title To Cherneka Johnson
Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price
Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price By Dan D'Alessio Winning a world title is the pinnacle of any boxer's career. It is the moment every fighter dreams of when doing countless rounds of sparring in the gym, hours of running, endless amounts of pad work, landing numerous punches on the heavy bag, … Continue reading Big Fight Preview & Prediction: Jessica McCaskill vs. Lauren Price
Nina Hughes: A Brand New Start
Nina Hughes: A Brand New Start A near year-long hiatus ends this weekend for Nina Hughes. The former amateur star returns for the first time since last June to defend her WBA bantamweight title against the former world super-bantamweight champion Cherneka Johnson. Hughes (6-0) has made the long pilgrimage to Perth, Australia, to defend her … Continue reading Nina Hughes: A Brand New Start
Ringside Report: Peter McGrail Back To Winning Ways in Liverpool
Ringside Report: Peter McGrail Back To Winning Ways in Liverpool By Matt Elliott Peter McGrail returned to winning ways in his hometown last night as he eased to a comfortable unanimous points decision victory over Marc Leach to become the new WBA International super bantamweight champion and put himself in pole position for a shot … Continue reading Ringside Report: Peter McGrail Back To Winning Ways in Liverpool
Harli Whitwell Beats Karina Szmalenberg On Points To Move To 5-0
Harli Whitwell Beats Karina Szmalenberg On Points To Move To 5-0 Harli Whitwell continued to show her potential with a dominant and emphatic points victory over the veteran Polish import Karina Szmalenberg in Brentwood on Saturday night. Whitwell made another appearance on a Top Tier show and served up another top-tier performance in winning every … Continue reading Harli Whitwell Beats Karina Szmalenberg On Points To Move To 5-0
Fight Night For Harli Whitwell & Louise Orton
Fight Night For Harli Whitwell & Louise Orton The ten years of age difference should determine the relevant progression in the advancement of their respective careers. But the way boxing can and so often does work has left Louise Orton at practically the same stage as a fighter ten years her junior. Harli Whitwell at … Continue reading Fight Night For Harli Whitwell & Louise Orton
Nicola Hopewell: “I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time.”
Nicola Hopewell: "I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time." The scars of battle were plainly visible. Two deep cuts that required multiple stitches greeted me over Zoom less than forty-eight hours after a fight that had earned Nicola Hopewell her first professional title. But those superficial wounds are, in many ways, … Continue reading Nicola Hopewell: “I went in there thinking nothing would stop me this time.”









