Francis Ngannou (17W-3L-0D) retained his heavyweight belt by defeating former teammate and interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane (10W-1L-0D) -via unanimous decision. Ngannou, 35, shocked many when he entered the Octagon sporting two knee sleeves. The champion later confirmed he tore his MCL in both legs three weeks before the fight, but did not want to […]
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Gloucestershire boxer Max Mudway: Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, Local Glory and the impact of lockdown
After already winning one fight to become undefeated in four, 2020 was on track for being a huge year for Stroud-based boxer Max Mudway. His victory against Jan Ardon in Birmingham was the first time he has fought out of the South West and was just the boost he needed to push on for a […]
BREAKING: Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury set for huge summer bout!
At last, after years of speculation this biggest fight in British boxing history has been agreed, pending minor tweaks. This deal has the potential to mark a landmark location in the history of a sport that has constantly deprived fans of the biggest spectacles and the most fantasised bouts. A two-fight deal has been agreed, […]
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua sign two fight mega deal to unify heavyweight titles
A fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua has been signed to unify the heavyweight division for the first time in 20 years. ESPN have reported that a two fight deal has been signed but a location is yet to be agreed. Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn believes that having the two parties put pen to […]
International Women’s Day: The top 5 female athletes to look out for in 2021
To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) we’re taking a look at some of the brightest up and coming female talent in sport. Women’s sport is growing exponentially at the moment, with the Women’s World Cup setting the benchmark in 2019, as over 1 billion people tuned in over the course of the tournament. So let’s […]
Conor McGregor’s hopes of Khabib Nurmagomedov rematch shattered after latest defeat
Conor McGregor’s hopes of tempting Khabib Nurmagomedov into a rematch are in tatters after he was stopped by Dustin Poirier in a massive upset at UFC 257 at Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. Despite beating Poirier in 2014 and being the overwhelming favourite for this fight, the American ruined the script and took his revenge. […]
“You can learn so many lessons from boxing”: Coldwell Pleads For Grassroots Boxing To Return
Boxing trainer Dave Coldwell has pleaded for the return of grassroots boxing in the UK insisting the sheer amount of lessons a young person can take from the sport warrants it as a must to retain in the UK The former trainer of Kell Brook, Tony Bellew and Derek Chisora insists that boxing was a […]
“When I was a kid boxing taught me everything” Boxing trainer Dave Coldwell pleads for grassroots boxing to return
Boxing trainer Dave Coldwell has pleaded for the return of grassroots boxing in the UK The former trainer of Kell Brook, Tony Bellew and Derek Chisora insists that boxing was a fundemental part of his childhood and should be for all chuldren “When I was a kid boxing was everything to me! it helped me […]
Floyd Mayweather vs YouTube star Logan Paul marks a new era for boxing
Floyd Mayweather has announced that he will return to the ring on February 20 in an exhibition fight against American YouTube star Logan Paul. The fight has been heavily rumoured in recent months, and the 50-0 boxer took to social media to announce the “Super Exhibition” that will take place as a pay-per-view event on […]
Floyd Mayweather to return to the ring in exhibition fight against YouTube sensation Logan Paul
Floyd Mayweather has announced that he will return to the ring on February 20 in an exhibition fight against American YouTube star Logan Paul. The fight has been heavily rumored in recent months, and the 50-0 boxer took to social media to announce the “Super Exhibition” that will take place as a pay-per-view event on […]