Last night, Dan Azeez delivered a stunning performance in Paris, securing a stoppage in his latest fight. Boxxer and All Star Boxing came together for a collaborative card in Paris, which was broadcasted on both Sky Sports and the French broadcasting giant, Canal +, providing UK fight fans with four televised bouts. Despite being an…
Lauren Price has only had two fights in the professional boxing arena, but the way her latest opponent has been selected suggests that she will be pushed to progress rapidly. She is set to face Naomi Mannes, another welterweight challenger from Europe, who had an unblemished record before being defeated by Briton Kirstie Bavington in…
Hannah Rankin’s next fight not only serves as the latest installment in her career but also in the BBC’s coverage of live boxing. In many ways, it’s a match made in heaven. Here’s why. Hannah Rankin is an alumnus of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, a musical higher education institute. So alongside being a former…
Jon Jones made good on his promises to run through Cyril Gane with ease, defeating him in the first round by guillotine chokehold submission. One interested bystander was the UFC heavyweight legend, Stipe Miocic, who Jon Jones immediately signaled he would be willing to fight next, with Dana White confirming that was the plan. ‘I…
Murat Gassiev’s inactivity is remarkable, even by modern standards. He has only completed three fights since his World Boxing Super Series final defeat to Oleksandr Usyk in 2018 for the unified cruiserweight crown. Even more remarkably, his punching acumen combined with the lack of quality of the opponents means he has only completed 5 full…
What struck me about Jarrett Hurd’s defining career win against Erislandy Lara for three world championship belts in 2018 was one bit of personal information given about Hurd by the commentary team. He was fighting for all that gold and glory, while his parents were angling for him to move out of the family home….
On the 27th of February, Nikhat Zareen unsurprisingly made the team for the Boxing Federation of India Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023 team. The event is being held in her hometown of India at a sports complex in New Delhi. For the largest sub-continent in the world, India pulls its weight as a boxing nation more…
Against Badou Jack we saw Ilunga Makabu fall apart in the later round, but we have seen Makabu frequently threw his name into the hat to face Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez, as soon as the Mexican signaled his intention to go up to cruiserweight and fight a champion at the weight. In fact, the fight between…
As reported by IFL TV, ‘The White Rhino’ Dave Allen is in talks with Eddie Hearn to fight for the British heavyweight title against Fabio Wardley. Dave Allen came out bombs ahoy against Michael Bassett 2-8 (2 KOs) at the Hilton Hotel in Malta, landing several of his signature overhand rights flush within seconds of…
Heather Hardy, Brooklyn born and raised, defeated the Brazilian, Taynna Cardoso through a majority decision (78-74, 77-75, 76-76) in their lightweight contest as she moved to a record of 24 wins and 2 defeats, which includes one loss to Amanda Serrano. Hardy is one of the primary flagbearers of women’s boxing and set a breakneck…
Jordan Purkiss is a man on a mission in the pro game. He won the vacant Southern Area bantamweight belt, last September, at York Hall against Ryan Walker, in his 5th fight. And no sooner is he back for more title success, with a shot at the English bantamweight crown against mathematics teacher, Ramez Mahmood, at the…
Floyd Mayweather has a storied career, as arguably the best to ever step into the squared circle. Next weekend, he fights in the UK for the first time at the o2 arena in London against Aaron Chalmers, of Geordie Shore fame. Floyd Mayweather has justified his decision to carry on with lucrative exhibitions as a…
