THE RESULT: In yet another scintillating British title fight in a year already full of them, Ashley Lane won the British bantamweight title at the second attempt by slowing down and stopping Chris Bourke in the sixth round tonight (March 22) at Bethnal Green’s York Hall. The fight, which was compelling throughout, began with Bourke …
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1) Joyce TKO 11 Joseph Parker (September 2022) Joseph Parker, a brave fighter from New Zealand, was unable to withstand Joyce’s relentless aggression despite his own courage and best attempts to defend himself in the ring in September 2022. In round 11, Joyce delivered a remarkable left hook that shattered Parker’s determination, making it one …
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23:14:14 Show’s over As today’s blog comes to a close, we present you with the picture below, capturing a moment in history where nobody has ever halted Jose Zepeda like this before. Dalton Smith had an extraordinary night that will be etched in our memories, and there are undoubtedly more incredible moments to come. We …
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THE RESULT: Dalton Smith announces himself on the world scene knocking out the tough Mexican Jose Zepeda with a body shot in the fifth round. KEY MOMENTS: Zepeda started confidently in the opening round. The 34-year-old was the hunter and followed the 27-year-old Smith around the ring winging in some big hooks. A pinpoint accurate …
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Interview: Declan Warrington BN: With the perspective that comes with retirement, how do you reflect on Eddie’s progress? BH: It’s fair to say that I have a personal stake in this matter, don’t you think? After all, he’s my son, and any parent would naturally feel proud of their children. However, if you’re trying to …
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In the largest bout of his career thus far, Dalton Smith illuminated the Sheffield Arena last night (March 23) with a resounding knockout triumph. In round five, the 27-year-old boxer delivered a powerful right hand to Jose Zepeda’s mid-section, causing immense pain and rendering the Mexican unable to continue. Smith’s triumph not only garnered him …
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Deontay Wilder and Zhilei Zhang, who have suffered defeats in their recent fights, are both eagerly seeking a significant victory. Both heavyweights were defeated by Joseph Parker in December 2023 and March 2024, but they may have the opportunity to compete against each other in the future. ESPN reported on Friday that there are discussions …
Not only did we announce the highly anticipated light-heavyweight showdown between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol today, but we also confirmed an undercard that rivals some of the best in the sport in recent times. The Bivol vs. Beterbiev undercard, known as the Queensberry vs. Matchroom concept, was initially proposed by Turki Alalshikh. It is …
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At the age of 45, Willie Limond, the former British and Commonwealth super-lightweight champion, sadly passed away on Monday (April 15). Limond, a resident of Glasgow, Scotland, had been getting ready for a scheduled match against Joe Laws on May 3. However, while driving, he experienced what is believed to be a seizure and became …
After claiming victory in the most significant bout of his career in Birmingham last night, Brad Pauls, the newly crowned British middleweight champion, now finds himself in the crosshairs of his competitors. Pauls made history in Cornwall by becoming the first British champion since Len Harvey in 1939 after defeating Nathan Heaney in their rematch …
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