By Elliot Worsell During Frank Warren’s latest “Magnificent Seven” show in Birmingham on Saturday (March 14), 14 boxers engaged in a flurry of punches. However, the most impressive blow came from Liam Davies in round two of a super-bantamweight fight, between the hours of 11 and 12 o’clock, as he delivered a powerful right uppercut. …
By Steve Bunce I recently discussed the remarkable Johnny Owen, who will be portrayed in a new film depicting the boxer’s tragically short life and horrific demise. His final fight against Lupe Pintor, a Mexican boxer, is widely known among boxing enthusiasts for its brutality and tragic outcome. This unforgettable event occurred in the neighborhood …
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Canelo Alvarez, who had previously made a commitment to never engage in a bout against a fellow countryman, found himself in a position of having to clarify his stance at today’s launch press conference for his upcoming fight. During the Cinco De Mayo weekend on Saturday, May 4, the 33-year-old champion will be defending his …
Sunny Edwards may make a comeback this summer in the United States. The 28-year-old is set to have his second back-to-back fight in the United States, following his defeat to Jesse ‘Bam’ Rodriguez in Arizona last December. According to ESPN, there is a potential bout between Edwards and Mexico’s Adrian Curiel on June 29, serving …
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If Saul “Canelo” Alvarez chose not to include David Benavidez or Jaime Munguia in his Mexican-themed gathering on May 4 in Las Vegas, it was highly likely that one of them would feel dissatisfied or excluded. Despite the fact that he could only engage in a single battle on that specific day, only one of …
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By Matt Christie Nathan Heaney and Brad Pauls put on an impressive performance for the British middleweight title on Saturday night, resulting in a draw. Regardless of whether you favored one fighter over the other by a slim margin, it was a match filled with immense passion and bravery. Ultimately, a draw seemed to be …
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By Jack Hirsch Coach Charles Mooney is regarded as royalty by the young aspiring boxers at the Palm Beach Boxing facility, not only for his exceptional teaching methods but also for his own achievements in his youth. In the 1976 Olympics, Mooney won a silver medal, making him a highly respected figure. He was part …
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Paddy Donovan, the talented rising star from Ireland, is set to face Lewis Ritson on May 25th in Leeds, marking another significant move up in competition for him. The fight, which will take place at welterweight, is set to form part of the undercard of Josh Taylor vs. Jack Catterall II, sources today informed Boxing …
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For quite some time, it has been anticipated that Lawrence Okolie would eventually move up from cruiserweight and pursue wealth and triumph in another weight division. However, it would have come as a surprise to many that he would choose bridgerweight as his new weight class. However, Okolie will be facing local fighter Lukasz Rozanski …
By Elliot Worsell In a world where trust in information and product quality is often shaken, there is a sense of solace in witnessing a British title fight about to commence. Although it doesn’t ensure a flawless bout, witnessing a British title at stake is the closest one can get to a reliable certainty in …
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