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Month: May 2016

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Julian Williams Focused On Jermall Charlo

Posted onMay 31, 2016

That contender is of course Julian Williams, who was sitting ringside on the night that Charlo won recently. Williams had this to say on the win: He …

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Watch: Tyson Fury Sporting A Black Eye Has A Message For Everyone

Posted onMay 31, 2016March 27, 2017

The heavyweight champion has been deep in training in Holland ahead of his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko in Manchester this summer and had gone a …

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Alexander Povetkin’s New Sample Clear

Posted onMay 31, 2016

The new doping test of the Russian boxer Alexander Povetkin, taken May 17, 2016, showed no traces of Meldonium. This was reported today by the …

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Updated: World Boxing Champions List

Posted onMay 31, 2016

The main movers last weekend were Scotland’s Ricky Burns who captured the WBA (Regular) world super-lightweight title by stopping Italian Michelle Di …

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Watch On This Day in 2014: Carl Froch Knockout vs Groves

Posted onMay 31, 2016

In terms of UK boxing rivalries and grudge matches, super-middleweights Carl Froch and George Groves arguably shared one of the most venomous, bitter …

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Watch: David Haye Has A Message For New World Champion Tony Bellew

Posted onMay 30, 2016

After Tony Bellew captured his WBC cruiserweight title last night in Goodison Park, Liverpool, he referred to David Haye as a: Haye as many will …

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Pic: Tyson Fury Starting To Get In Shape Ahead Of Klitschko Rematch

Posted onMay 30, 2016March 14, 2017

Concerns had existed around Tyson’s physical condition ahead of his upcoming rematch with former champion Wladimir Klitschko, but a picture posted by …

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Bellew’s World Title Magic In The Words of One Reporter In Attendance

Posted onMay 30, 2016

It was a beautiful evening in Liverpool, which I couldn’t believe that I was experiencing at Goodison Park to be honest. The transformation, was …

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Tony Bellew Gives Epic Post Fight Interview After Winning WBC World Title

Posted onMay 30, 2016March 14, 2017

To Bellew’s credit last night, he showed buckets of heart on route to securing his life long ambition of becoming world champion, getting up off the …

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Mayweather Could Be Just Testing The Waters With Fans By Releasing McGregor Fight Poster

Posted onMay 30, 2016March 15, 2017

Floyd ‘Money’ Mayweather is a man known for his promotional and fight hype ability, lest we not forget some of his antics over the years to sell …

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Bellew Makabu Live Blog – Don’t Miss A Second Of The Action

Posted onMay 29, 2016

So, here we go folks: And that’s it from Liverpool folks, thanks for joining us! The post Bellew Makabu Live Blog – Don’t Miss A Second Of The Action …

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Billy Joe Saunders Breaks Down How A Mayweather McGregor Fight Would Go

Posted onMay 29, 2016April 25, 2017

Mayweather vs McGregor speculation took another turn over the last day after it emerged that Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach was approached by …

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Keith Thurman Happy To Not Talk About Mayweather Anymore, Says Floyd Ducked Him

Posted onMay 29, 2016

One thing you have to give to Floyd, whether you love him or hate him, he certainly has a way of staying relevant in the news despite being …

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Nigel Benn Gives Honest Feeback On His Son Conor’s 2nd Pro Win

Posted onMay 29, 2016

Conor Benn had only approximately 20 fights as an amateur but his surname and similar fighting style to his father’s is getting fans excited. His win …

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Watch: David Avanesyan vs Shane Mosley Video Highlights

Posted onMay 29, 2016March 14, 2017

The final scorecards read out: 114-113, 117-110 and 117-110 all for the winner by unanimous decision David Avanesyan on the night, in what was …

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Ricky Burns Creates History By Becoming First Scottish 3 Weight World Champion

Posted onMay 28, 2016

The first round saw a terrific start for Scotland’s Ricky Burns who stunned Italian Michele Di Rocco, as he rushed in on Burns from the opening bell. …

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Conor Benn Wins 2nd Pro Fight After Competitive Test

Posted onMay 28, 2016

The fight got off to a whirlwind start, with Benn engaging his opponent Luke Kelleher in a toe to toe exchange in the opening three minutes, that saw …

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Video: Tony Bellew – Illunga Makubu Weigh-In

Posted onMay 28, 2016April 25, 2017

Tony Bellew and Illunga Makubu will collide in the main event of 12 rounds of boxing at Everton Football Club’s stadium Goodison Park. With Michael …

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Shocking Report: Boxing Faces Possible Boot From 2016 Olympics

Posted onMay 28, 2016July 23, 2017

WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) are the body of people tasked with implementing the most up to date drug testing and anti-doping measures for the …

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Tony Bellew Shows His True Everton Colours Here

Posted onMay 28, 2016March 27, 2017

It’s been a long road for Tony Bellew during a professional boxing career that has seen him just fall short at world level to date, but tomorrow …

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WBC President Praises Pacquiao For Turning Down Olympics Offer

Posted onMay 28, 2016

Recently the WBC (World Boxing Council) came out with a short but very clear statement on social media stating that any professional fighter found to …

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Unbeaten Welterweight Hennon Believe’s Clash With Ball Will Open Doors

Posted onMay 28, 2016April 14, 2017

Tonight, two welterweight prospects – George Hennon (3-0) and Sam Ball (5-0) – will lay their unbeaten records on the line to further add to the …

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Keith Thurman: McGregor Has Puncher’s Chance Against Mayweather

Posted onMay 27, 2016

There has been some mixed debate online from some very credible members of the media, as it happens, as regards the actual credibility of the whole …

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Watch: Chris Eubank Jr Clarifies Nick Blackwell War of Words

Posted onMay 27, 2016

Eubank has been linked to a potential fight Gennady Golovkin in recent boxing reports, but he Jr has also been at the centre of some controversy this …

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How Al Haymon Doing An Interview Could Actually Help Him and Premier Boxing Champions

Posted onMay 27, 2016April 24, 2017

As the midway point of 2016 approaches through the world boxing calendar, the Premier Boxing Champions model has come under increasing scrutiny and …

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Heavyweight Con Sheehan Talks Training With Tyson Fury, Amir Khan Comeback and more

Posted onMay 27, 2016March 14, 2017

“Yeah my Visa is being sorted now so should be done in a week or 2 hopefully.” “We are looking at early July, as soon as I finish camp here I’m …

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Ricky Burns Can Put A Tough Couple Of Years Behind Him Against Di Rocco

Posted onMay 27, 2016

This weekend, at the Hydro Arena in Glasgow, Ricky Burns not only makes his first appearance in front of a home crowd since his two losses to Terence …

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Cruiserweight Brad Pitt Calls Out Danny Green

Posted onMay 27, 2016

Green, who is in the middle of yet another comeback to the sport is scheduled to fight again in July with the ultimate goal of landing big money …

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Why Canelo Is Not Afraid To Fight Golovkin

Posted onMay 26, 2016

After working as a boxing journalist for a few years now and having had the privilege to meet many fighters, I can almost state with 100% conviction …

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Australian Boxing: Akkawy and Savva March On

Posted onMay 26, 2016

It was a short night of Boxing following a couple of unfortunate incidents – Ahmed Dib (18-0) scheduled clash with Marco Tuhumury was cancelled after …

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Exclusive: Martin Rogan Has A Special Message For His Fans

Posted onMay 26, 2016

“Only news I have is I will have it shortly, next week or so.”  “I would like to be back in the ring ASAP. I’m trying to get a date at the minute but …

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Ricky Burns at the Hydro Will Look To Join A Very Special Group in Boxing History

Posted onMay 24, 2016

I’ve known Ricky for quite a few years, and I remember when he won his first world title in Scotland back in 2010 because I boxed on the same show …

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Mayweather’s Boxing Brain Still Hardwired Promotionally

Posted onMay 24, 2016

Floyd Mayweather by all accounts isn’t permanently retired, with many in the sport believing he will inevitably, make one final comeback to the ring …

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Eddie Hearn: If GGG vs Eubank Jr Can Be Made For Sept or Oct Then Team Eubank Ready To Sign

Posted onMay 23, 2016

Eubank Jr will face Tom Doran in a British title defense first on June 25th in London, but it appears team Eubank are relentlessly pursuing a Gennady …

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Mayweather Thinks Golovkin Is Cherry Picking

Posted onMay 21, 2016March 14, 2017

Since Canelo Alvarez vacated his WBC middleweight title recently, which then prompted the WBC to award the belt almost instantaneously to Gennady …

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Erislandy Lara vs Vanes Martirosyan: Fight Preview and Prediction

Posted onMay 21, 2016

Jermell Charlo bids to become the WBC belt holder with victory over John Jackson, while twin brother Jermall Charlo aims to defend his IBF strap in …

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Jermall Charlo vs Austin Trout: Fight Preview and Prediction

Posted onMay 21, 2016

Jermall’s shot at gold came last September where he emphatically destroyed an aging Cornelius Bundrage (TKO 3). His maiden defence came just two …

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Report: Mayweather Offers McGregor $50 Million For A Boxing Match

Posted onMay 20, 2016

Footage recently was leaked of the Irish UFC star in boxing sparring with professional boxer Chris Van Heerden, adding further juice to the mounting …

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Shannon Briggs Says David Haye Fight Deal Has Been Done For September

Posted onMay 20, 2016March 14, 2017

44 year old American Briggs (59-6-1-52KO) will take on Argentinian Emilio Ezequiel Zarate in a ten round bout this weekend, in a fight he is expected …

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Chris Eubank Jr Wants To Fight GGG, How Would He Fare?

Posted onMay 20, 2016March 14, 2017

Following the signing of a new agreement during the week, Eubank Jr has come out and said that he is willing to fight the much feared middleweight …

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Denis Lebedev vs Victor Ramirez: Fight Preview and Prediction

Posted onMay 20, 2016March 18, 2017

Saturday night was to set up to be the biggest test of Deontay Wilder’s short reign as WBC Heavyweight champion of the world. But a positive drug …

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Jermell Charlo vs John Jackson Preview and Prediction

Posted onMay 20, 2016

Jermell 27-0 (12KO’s) faces John Jackson 20-2 (15KO’s) in a vacant world title fight ordered by the WBC. To distinguish the two apart in terms of …

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Canelo Vacating of WBC Belt and WBC Instating GGG As Champion Adds More Pressure To Get Fight Made

Posted onMay 19, 2016

The boxing world is currently up in arms about whether or not the much clamored for Gennady Golokvin and Canelo Alvarez showdown will happen, with …

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Eddie Hearn Reveals What Al Haymon Is Like, Gives Thoughts On PBC Model

Posted onMay 19, 2016March 14, 2017

This is despite Haymon still arguably being the most powerful man in world boxing, and also in spite of recent reports that suggest his Premier …

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Watch: Adrien Broner Talks About Prison Experience

Posted onMay 18, 2016

Broner was then released following a ten day stint in jail for a parole violation that stemmed from a drunk driving offence last year. The talented …

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WBC Will Ban Pro Boxers For 2 Years Who Fight In The Olympics

Posted onMay 17, 2016August 11, 2017

The WBC (World Boxing Council) have come out in conclusive fashion in their stance on the matter, pertaining to any professional boxer who might be …

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Watch: Anthony Joshua Reveals Sparring Tyson Fury For A Rolex Watch

Posted onMay 17, 2016March 14, 2017

Lineal heavyweight champion Tyson Fury and IBF titlist Anthony Joshua have met in the ring before, as it turns out, when they sparred behind close …

Fury Trainer Makes Bold Claim About Altered Weighing Scales In The Klitschko Fight
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Tyson Fury Speaks On Being Dropped 3 Times In Sparring Ahead of Klitschko Rematch

Posted onMay 17, 2016March 16, 2017

Fury (25-0-18KO) is due to rematch Wladimir Klitschko on July 9th at the Manchester Arena, but it would seem he is fighting a race against the clock …

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Pay Per View in Boxing: Are Fans Getting Screwed At The Moment?

Posted onMay 17, 2016March 14, 2017

Long before I started covering boxing, I can remember as young kid growing up eagerly awaiting big Mike Tyson and Prince Naseem Hamed pay per view …

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David Haye: Tyson Fury An Easier Fight Than Anthony Joshua

Posted onMay 17, 2016

Arnold Gjergjaj might not be known to the wider boxing public but has a decent undefeated record, standing currently at 29-0 (21KO). He’ll also be …

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Wild Will Tomlinson Eyes Billy Dib Grudge Match

Posted onMay 17, 2016

The former IBO Super Featherweight World Champion is hoping that a win here will propel him towards a domestic showdown with Sydney’s Billy ‘The Kid’ …

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Callum Smith: I Believe I Can Become The Best Super-Middleweight In The World

Posted onMay 16, 2016

The Super-Middleweight sensation landed the mandatory position in the WBC with a thrilling first round KO win over European champion Hadillah …

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Confirmed: Wilder vs Povetkin Postponed

Posted onMay 15, 2016

Following an alleged positive drug test for Russian Alexander Povetkin ahead of what was expected to be next weekend’s WBC heavyweight title showdown …

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Canelo Should Fight GGG at 160lbs, Catchweights Not Needed For World Title Fights

Posted onMay 15, 2016

Canelo Alvarez is a young, gifted and seeming to be improving all the time world champion, who recently recorded a highlight reel knockout over …

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Lee Haskins: I’m Literally Going To Punch Stuart Hall’s Face In

Posted onMay 15, 2016

Southpaw world champion Lee Haskins (33-3-14KO) comprehensively shut down a game Ivan Morales to retain his title live on Channel 5 and set up a …

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Conor McGregor: I Run Boxing

Posted onMay 14, 2016

Is he really being serious though? As is Mayweather? If neither of them are, this is some serious trolling going on at the moment. But it looks more …

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Report: Povetkin Fails Drug Test, Status of Deontay Wilder Fight Unclear

Posted onMay 14, 2016

The fight is due to take place next week in Russia (May 21st) at the Khodynka Ice Palace in Moscow but it is now unclear as to what will happen. …

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Watch: Mayweather Confirms He Thinks McGregor Fight Will Happen

Posted onMay 14, 2016

A Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor boxing match idea came out of left field recently, with many within both sports claiming that such a bout would …

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Lynn Harvey: A Fighting Irish Woman Looking To Go All The Way

Posted onMay 14, 2016

Recently I had the privilege of speaking to Lynn Harvey who trains out of the Celtic Warriors Gym in Dublin. In a time where little is made about …

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Eric Donovan Looking To Achieve World Honours As A Pro

Posted onMay 14, 2016

After a glittering amateur career, Eric Donovan could be forgiven for hanging his mitts up and settling for a life of reminiscing on former glories. …

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Dillian Whyte vs Hughie Fury Not Happening

Posted onMay 13, 2016

A fight between the exciting British heavyweight contenders would likely have resulted in an entertaining spectacle for fight fans, but it doesn’t …

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Golovkin Laughs At Canelo For Fighting Smaller Guys

Posted onMay 12, 2016

Canelo dismantled blown up welterweight Amir Khan last weekend in spectacular fashion, where he produced one of the most brutal knockouts in recent …

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Matthew Macklin Retires from Boxing, Remembering ‘Mack The Knife’

Posted onMay 12, 2016

The official news came this morning that Ireland’s Matthew Macklin will no longer continue his active boxing career in the ring. Tributes from the …

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Canelo vs Khan PPV Buys Appear To Have Flopped

Posted onMay 12, 2016

It was a big weekend for Mexico, been the Cinco de Mayo weekend – which is traditionally a big period for boxing in recent years (although it usually …

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Freddie Roach Approached By Conor McGregor For Boxing Training

Posted onMay 11, 2016

The Irish mixed martial artist has recently been linked to some type of super-fight with boxing great Floyd Mayweather, where apparently talks are …

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Tony Dodson Looking Forward To British Title Fight at Goodison Park

Posted onMay 11, 2016

Dodson (32-8-1-15KO) will face the much heralded unbeaten prospect Hosea Burton (16-0-7KO) at the end of the month at Goodison Park, and is relishing …

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Amir Khan Deserves Respect For The Risk He Took Against Canelo

Posted onMay 8, 2016

Despite Amir Khan getting off to a good start against Canelo in their WBC middleweight championship, that for my money saw him winning the opening …

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Tactically Brilliant Anthony Crolla Stops Barroso Emphatically in 7th Round

Posted onMay 7, 2016

It was a good start for challenger Ismael Barroso when the first bell rang, who went to the body well and started with a fast tempo, but Crolla was …

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Pulev Too Classy For Chisora Over 12 Rounds

Posted onMay 7, 2016

Despite a lot of pre-fight energy and antics exhibited by Chisora the week of the fight, it was Pulev who had the last laugh in the ring. It was a …

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On This Day in 2007 A Boxing Legend Passed Away, Remembering the Diego Corrales Never Give Up Spirit

Posted onMay 7, 2016April 9, 2017

Over the alcohol limit, Corrales attempted to overtake a vehicle on his 2007 Suzuki GSXR 1000. Corrales’ motorbike clipped the rear of the car he was …

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Callum Smith 100% Confident of Becoming World Champion

Posted onMay 7, 2016

Since turning turning pro back in 2012 ‘Mundo’ has looked like a champion in waiting for the most part, as his powerful fists have racked up a highly …

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Watch: Canelo Khan Weigh In Live Stream

Posted onMay 6, 2016

The moment of truth for Canelo Alvarez and Amir Khan has almost arrived, as both men make final preparations ahead of making the weight before their …

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Mayweather McGregor Fight Sensationally In The Works For This Summer

Posted onMay 6, 2016March 15, 2017

UFC star Conor McGregor and former pound for pound boxing great Floyd Mayweather have previously traded words with one another on social networks in …

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Channel Dave Boxing Run Continues, David Haye To Be Broadcast Again

Posted onMay 6, 2016

A peak audience of 3.2 million people tuned into Dave in January to watch ‘The Hayemaker’ return to the ring for the first time in three and a half …

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Watch: Tyson Fury Commentates On Joshua-Breazeale Face Off

Posted onMay 6, 2016

Perhaps this particular war of words is a bit one sided though, to be fair. Bar some “fat boy” remarks leveled at Tyson Fury by Anthony Joshua, it’s …

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Crolla Relishing Being Underdog Despite Being Champion

Posted onMay 6, 2016

Anthony Crolla says prove he is the best Lightweight in the World as he defends his WBA World title against Ismael Barroso at the Manchester Arena on …

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Canelo Alvarez vs Amir Khan Fight Preview and Prediction

Posted onMay 5, 2016

The British boxer has experience fighting in the boxing capital of the world, but not in a fight of this magnitude. Clearly, this is a massive fight …

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Eddie Hearn: City of Liverpool behind Bellew ahead of World Title Challenge May 29th

Posted onMay 5, 2016

Liverpool is known for it’s passionate sports fans and native fighting son Tony Bellew is looking to continue a proud tradition of boxing in the city …

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Why Khan Has More Of A Chance Against Canelo Than Many Are Giving Him

Posted onMay 4, 2016

When this fight was announced it raised a lot of eyebrows in the boxing community, and none more so than my own. And I’m the kind of person that is …

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Exclusive: Tony Bellew Talks Everton Pitch Invasions, World Title Dream and more

Posted onMay 4, 2016

The fight will be for the vacant WBC cruiserweight title and with Bellew being a life long Everton Football Club fan, will take place at his dream …

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Anthony Joshua Strikes Showtime American TV Deal

Posted onMay 4, 2016

The announcement was made today at the Hilton Syon Park outside London by Stephen Espinoza, Executive Vice President and General Manager, SHOWTIME …

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Amir Khan vs Canelo Alvarez – The Weight Factor

Posted onMay 3, 2016

Both Canelo and his predecessor, Miguel Cotto, have used their position of power (as defending champion and the promotional ‘A-side’) to insist upon …

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Is Canelo Tarnishing His Legacy?

Posted onMay 3, 2016March 14, 2017

With the looks, the experience, the bone crushing knockout power, and the promotional backing of Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, Alvarez …

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James DeGale Happy To Play The Villain It Would Seem

Posted onMay 3, 2016

It was a mixed performance from DeGale who was obviously levels above the tough Mexican as he had predicted in his pre-fight press conference but was …

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Watch: Canelo vs Khan 24/7 Episode 2 (Full Video)

Posted onMay 3, 2016March 14, 2017

There are two school thoughts on Amir Khan’s decision to make a multi-weight jump this weekend to challenge Canelo at middleweight. One centers …

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Broner Claims He Is The Biggest Name in Boxing

Posted onMay 2, 2016

Floyd Mayweather’s return to the sport has been heavily rumored recently and his former friend Adrien Broner welcomes the prospect of a match-up with …

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Mayweather Promotions Files For ‘TMT 50’ and ‘TBE 50’ Trademarks

Posted onMay 2, 2016

Mayweather was out and about this past weekend at Showtime’s boxing event which featured super-middleweight champion James DeGale, who came through a …

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James DeGale and Badou Jack On A Super-Middleweight Collision Course

Posted onMay 2, 2016

DeGale once again got on the plane to the USA (Brook take note) and put his title on the line, hoping to secure the win and set up unification fight …

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Watch: Crazy Boxing Fan Attacks Victor Ortiz After Loss To Berto

Posted onMay 2, 2016

Ortiz must have been feeling bad enough as it was, after picking up his fourth loss out of his last six fights – but things were to be rubbed in …

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Tyson Fury Says He Will Retire After Klitschko Fight

Posted onMay 2, 2016

Fury has always been a candid chap, never one to mince words, always speaking his mind, but sometimes it is perhaps a bit difficult to gauge just how …

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Small Hall Show Weekend Roundup: Resurrection

Posted onMay 2, 2016

The Friday night event at York Hall in Bethnal Green saw a seven-fight card headlined by former Prizefighter winner and unbeaten southpaw – Johnny …

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Mr Hollywood Charles Natal Strikes Again

Posted onMay 2, 2016

‘Mr Hollywood’ had his full showmanship on display and a touch of class this past weekend in Louisville. Natal walked in to a tribute dedicated to …

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Reader Update: New Server Upgrade and Website Downtime

Posted onMay 1, 2016

Hi folks, Over the past couple of days we have been experiencing some technical difficulties due to ongoing web development work with the website and …

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