By Oscar Pick MIDDLEWEIGHT underdog Tyler Denny has overcome devastating setbacks to earn home advantage for his first European title defence against Felix Cash this Saturday. The 32-year-old is no stranger to the away corner, but having recently reignited his career, he will treat his fans to a third consecutive showdown in the Black Country. …
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Andrew Fairley spends 60 seconds with Samuel Takyi Why did you start boxing and how old were you? At the tender age of nine, my aspiration to become a world champion led me to embark on a journey into boxing. Who is your favourite all-time fighter and why? Canelo Alvarez, because he’s a very clever …
Read more “Samuel ‘Ring Warrior’ Takyi is an Olympic medallist with a purpose”
By Oscar Pick A MAGICIAN will never reveal their secrets. Once they perform a magic trick, leaving their audience open-mouthed and, quite simply, in awe of their brilliance, there is no need to keep the curtains raised; their work has, rather emphatically, been completed. In truth, any form of explanation after such a comprehensive display …
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Yesterday’s Heroes EDDIE Thomas of Merthyr excelled at every level of the sport for around 40 years. He will still be remembered today by veterans of the game as an astute manager who ran a compact little stable from his office in an ice cream parlour in his hometown, nestled deep inside the Welsh valleys. …
Boxing News’s Elliot Worsell caught up with Zayas just before his breakout win over Patrick Teixeira on June 8 in New York. LIKE plenty of children, every decision made and turn taken by Xander Zayas in his early years was one governed by necessity rather than the luxury of choice. He moved to America from …
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Eric Armit profiles a heavy-handed Canadian middleweight who was ready to embark on a new life after surprisingly hanging up the gloves aged 30. Then…tragedy struck. BLAIR RICHARDSON Born: 29 January 1941 South Bar, Canada Died: 6 March 1971, aged 30. Record: 52 fights, 45 wins (36 by KO/TKO) Lost 5 (3 by KO/TKO), Drew …
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According to the WBO cruiserweight champion, Chris Billam-Smith’s career is now entering a phase where he is starting to create lasting memories. Five years after their initial meeting, the 33-year-old successfully defended his title on Saturday night, bringing the score in his rivalry with Richard Riakporhe to a tie of 1-1. The second defence of …
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By Matt Bozeat THE leafy lanes, lush parks and regal name don’t give any clues to Royal Leamington Spa’s sporting history. Only when you visit the museum is there a reminder of a time when this picturesque Warwickshire town was known for its fighters. There, you find newspaper cuttings from July 1951, when Randolph Turpin, …
Read more “Inspired by Rocky and a proud fighting town, Danny Quartermaine is on the rise”
WHEN catching up with Macaulay McGowan just days after his sterling effort against Abass Baraou in a European title fight, I found someone torn between enjoying the acclaim he was currently receiving and preparing himself for the darker days of silence he knew would follow. This, after all, was not the first time the Mancunian …
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KEYSHAWN Davis continues his ascent towards world titles with a 10-round assignment against Miguel Madueño in Newark tonight. Sharing a card with Shakur Stevenson is all part of the big fight appeal for a young man closing in on the heavy hitters of 135 and surrounding areas. “It’s always special sharing a card with my …
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