Boxing

Fast facts: Age: 26 X: @piranhagarner98 Nationality: English From: Southampton Stance: Orthodox Height: 5ft 6ins Record: 14-0 (8) Division: Super-featherweight Next fight: Garner hasn’t fought since August so he’s hopeful of returning before June. BN: When and why you started boxing: RG: Due to constant conflicts with my two older brothers and frequent fights at …

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Sophie Alisch, the undefeated German featherweight contender, has recently become a member of the boxing roster at Summit Sports. In the previous month, the multi-sport and gaming management agency appointed Adam Smith, who previously served as the head of boxing at Sky Sports, as their Director of Boxing Talent. Alisch, expressing her excitement, referred to …

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In 1998, all eyes were on Burton’s Neville Brown as he journeyed to Bristol for a seemingly effortless defense of his coveted British middleweight championship. He proudly represented Burton-on-Trent, becoming the latest boxing sensation to capture media attention. In his match against local favorite Glenn Catley, Brown aimed to match Len Harvey’s legendary record of …

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Karriss Artingstall (Featherweight contender) In the upcoming rematch, my choice would be Frazer. Both fighters will undoubtedly learn valuable lessons from their previous bout, which was their first experience of going the full 12 rounds. Prior to the fight, I had already predicted Frazer’s victory. By using the Boxing News app, I selected Frazer to …

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Karriss Artingstall (Featherweight contender) I have competed in boxing matches all over the world, but I believe I receive the most support from my fans in certain venues. The Manchester Arena stands out as the place where I had the greatest atmosphere during a boxing match. It was truly an unforgettable experience. Additionally, I thoroughly …

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Broadcasts This weekend’s boxing broadcasts in the UK, especially by Sky Sports, served as a pertinent reminder of the significant value their investment in the sport holds. On Sunday evening, Sky aired the London card, featuring the highly-anticipated clash between Frazer Clarke and Fabio Wardley for the British heavyweight title. Sky had effectively built up …

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Listening is arguably the most crucial factor in a boxer’s life, akin to a hidden ingredient. The act of listening has the potential to determine the outcome of a match, making it the decisive factor between victory and defeat. However, there are instances when individuals seem so preoccupied with their own affairs that they lack …

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