Adam Azim: “I want to fight three or four times this year. Win the IBO world title, move up the rankings, and face some big names.”

Adam Azim: “I want to fight three or four times this year. Win the IBO world title, move up the rankings, and face some big names.” By Matt Elliott Adam Azim aims to elevate himself onto the world stage this weekend as he faces Sergey Lipinets for the vacant IBO super lightweight title at Wembley … Continue reading Adam Azim: “I want to fight three or four times this year. Win the IBO world title, move up the rankings, and face some big names.” →

Ringside Report: Conah Walker Sensationally Stops Harry Scarff in Nottingham

Ringside Report: Conah Walker Sensationally Stops Harry Scarff in Nottingham 'The commentator's curse is a saying in sports commentary that refers to when a commentator says something and then the opposite happens.' I might not have been commentating last night in Nottingham, but the above most definitely applies. A wannabe scribe who thought he was … Continue reading Ringside Report: Conah Walker Sensationally Stops Harry Scarff in Nottingham →

Ellie Scotney vs. Mea Motu: Big Fight Preview

Ellie Scotney vs. Mea Motu: Big Fight Preview Matchroom's latest visit might not carry the same sort of fanfare that the Saudi-backed shows have carried of late, but there is still plenty to look forward to nonetheless, including a world title fight between Ellie Scotney and Mea Motu that could be very special indeed. Dalton … Continue reading Ellie Scotney vs. Mea Motu: Big Fight Preview →

Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price & The Relaunch of Women’s Boxing

Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price & The Relaunch of Women's Boxing Several pieces of the jigsaw were undoubtedly missing at today's press conference to announce the undercard of the latest Boxxer all-female extravaganza, but what we did find out was enough to justify it being labelled as a relaunch of women's boxing. Natasha Jonas and … Continue reading Natasha Jonas vs. Lauren Price & The Relaunch of Women’s Boxing →

Shona Whitwell, Gemma Richardson, Jade Pearce, & Mae Astbury Four Potential Stars About To Enter The World of Professional Boxing

Shona Whitwell, Gemma Richardson, Jade Pearce, & Mae Astbury Four Potential Stars About To Enter The World of Professional Boxing If women's boxing is to keep growing, it needs new talent to enter the fold and improve the depth of the female ranks. To help with that, four new potential stars will be making their … Continue reading Shona Whitwell, Gemma Richardson, Jade Pearce, & Mae Astbury Four Potential Stars About To Enter The World of Professional Boxing →

Rhiannon Dixon: “I want to be a two-weight world champion.”

Rhiannon Dixon: "I want to be a two-weight world champion." It was a painful night in September for Rhiannon Dixon. An unbeaten world champion with real momentum and a seemingly mapped-out future. Terri Harper was the first defence of her WBO lightweight title. A fighter that was vastly more experienced than the former white-collar fighter, … Continue reading Rhiannon Dixon: “I want to be a two-weight world champion.” →

Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Beats Ivana Habazin to Become the Unified Welterweight Champion of the World

Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Beats Ivana Habazin to Become the Unified Welterweight Champion of the World It might not have been vintage Natasha Jonas, but it was more than enough to beat Ivana Habazin on Saturday night in Liverpool. A highly-likely farewell fight in her home city that saw her crowned a unified world welterweight … Continue reading Ringside Report: Natasha Jonas Beats Ivana Habazin to Become the Unified Welterweight Champion of the World →

Should Chantelle Cameron Be Next For Katie Taylor?

Should Chantelle Cameron Be Next For Katie Taylor? The quite remarkable story of Katie Taylor had another incredible chapter added to it on Friday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Another pulsating battle with Amanda Serrano was decided by wafer-thin margins. A one-point edge on all three judges scorecards gave Taylor a repeat win … Continue reading Should Chantelle Cameron Be Next For Katie Taylor? →

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 →

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.”

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.” →