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Smith vs Maxwell Undercard: 2 Of The Best Prospects In Boxing Feature As Pat McCormack Challenges For First Professional Title
Bynosmokesport July 1, 2023August 6, 2023

Sheffield’s British Super Lightweight champion Dalton Smith (14-0, 10 KOs) and Liverpool’s Commonwealth Titleist, Sam Maxwell (17-1, 11 KOs) collide in a thrilling domestic battle this Saturday, July 1 at the Utlita Arena in Sheffield, England live on DAZN. Smith headlined for the first time when he stopped Sam O’maison for the British title in their Yorkshire derby last August; 5,000+ fans were in attendance….

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Adam Azim vs Dalton Smith: DOMESTIC FANTASY FIGHTS
Bynosmokesport July 1, 2023July 1, 2023

Azim Proves He Can Go The Rounds Adam Azim is renowned for his reputation as an all-action fighter who gets his opponents out in a whirlwind finish. He looked set to embellish that reputation when he dropped his last opponent, Santos Reyes in the second round. However, he fractured his scaphoid in the process of…

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KSI vs Tommy Fury Fight In Jeopardy After New Contractual Issues Arise
Bynosmokesport June 30, 2023May 18, 2024

KSI vs Tommy Fury Fight In Jeopardy After New Contractual Issues Arise From Tommy Fury KSI vs Tommy could be in serious trouble as KSI has revealed in a new video uploaded to his youtube channel ‘JJ Olatunji’ that his fight against Tommy Fury may not happen after all, due to new issues that have…

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Frank Smith Fires Back At Ben Shalom Over Conor Benn And Dan Azeez Comments
Bynosmokesport June 30, 2023June 30, 2023

Matchroom are targeting the colossal Chris Eubank Jr-Conor Benn clash for September 23 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in the UK or alternatively in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Rival promoter Ben Shalom has criticised Matchroom/Eddie Hearn for working on the fight whilst Benn’s UKAD situation lingers in the background. Shalom believes that Eubank Jr will face…

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Boxing History: Emile Griffith’s Remarkable Story
Bynosmokesport June 29, 2023June 29, 2023

In this week’s episode of boxing history, we take a look at former 3 weight world champion Emile Griffith. Emile Griffith was a professional boxer who competed from 1958 to 1977. Born on February 3, 1938, in the Virgin Islands, Griffith’s career spanned several weight classes, and he became one of the most successful and…

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Ben Shalom Responds to Eddie Hearn’s Comments on Ben Whittaker & Bivol vs Azeez Talks
Bynosmokesport June 29, 2023June 4, 2024

In an interview with Boxing News after the press conference for the fight card between Franchon Cruz Dezurn and Savannah Marshall in Manchester, promoter Ben Shalom dispelled rumours surrounding a potential fight between Dmitry Bivol and Dan Azeez. Shalom also addressed comments made by rival promoter Eddie Hearn regarding Olympic medalist Ben Whittaker. Ben Shalom…

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Eubank Jr vs Benn Date CONFIRMED By Eddie Hearn For British Mega Fight Pending UKAD Resolution
Bynosmokesport June 29, 2023June 4, 2024

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were set to collide on Oct 8 at London’s O2 Arena last year before a failed drugs test from Benn saw the bout postponed. The pair were once again in negotiations to face off on June 3 but Eubank took a rematch with Liam Smith for significantly less money after time was…

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Jack McGann is ‘in a great position to challenge for the British title very soon, talks ongoing with the board.’
Bynosmokesport June 27, 2023August 6, 2023

Jack McGann not fighting this Saturday due to a hand injury, but would take the Josh Kelly to fight for the British if ordered by the Board. Alfie Warren has exclusively laid out the upcoming fight plans for Jack McGann to NoSmokeSport.com. He has revealed that the team have guided McGann into a great contender…

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Date Held At Tottenham Hotspur Stadium As Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn Comes Closer To Reality
Bynosmokesport June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn were set to collide on Oct 8 at London’s O2 Arena last year before a failed drugs test from Benn saw the bout postponed. The pair were once again in negotiations to face off on June 3 but Eubank took a rematch with Liam Smith for significantly less money after time was…

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Canelo Signs 3-Fight Deal With The PBC, Where Does DAZN Go From Here?
Bynosmokesport June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

By Lewis Moore The chessboard of North American boxing just saw a drastic shake-up of the key pieces. Undisputed Super-Middleweight champion and boxing’s biggest star, Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez announced last week via his Instagram that a deal had been struck between him and Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions (PBC), effectively leaving streaming service DAZN. While…

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SPOTLIGHT ON BEATRIZ FERREIRA- “The Beast” in her 3rd pro outing Saturday night!
Bynosmokesport June 27, 2023June 26, 2023

Brazilian Olympic Silver medallist Beatriz Ferreira makes her 3rd appearance since turning pro and signing for Matchroom this coming weekend. On the undercard of Dalton Smith vs Sam Maxwell, live on DAZN, Ferreira will Mexican Karla Ramos Zamora at the Sheffield Arena. Born and raised in Salvador, Brazil, Beatriz Iasmin Soares Ferreira, widely known as…

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“Less Than 2k People Are Going To Watch”, Eddie Hearn Explains Why PBC Shows Are Not Picked Up In The UK
Bynosmokesport June 25, 2023June 25, 2023

There were three major cards throughout the weekend and two of them were not available to watch for UK fight fans. This is a reoccurring problem especially with PBC cards that more often than not are not shown on UK TV. Fight fans cannot understand why promoters are limiting their audience through a lack of…

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FANTASY FIGHTS: Regis Prograis vs Devin Haney at 140!
Bynosmokesport June 25, 2023June 25, 2023

Why Matchroom or Skills Challenge should deliver the Super-Lightweight fight between Regis Prograis and Devin Haney! Regis Prograis’ recent flat performance has galvanized calls from Devin Haney to take on the New Orleans super-lightweight world champion, fancying his chances even more in the fight. In a sense both men have a point to prove. Prograis…

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Callum Simpson Expects To Plough Through Domestic Opposition Starting With Crighton
Bynosmokesport June 24, 2023July 2, 2023

Callum Simpson says he ‘should be ploughing through the domestic scene’ but faces his biggest test yet. Callum Simpson is a formidable force in the prospect/fringe contender ranks of British boxing. “If I’m as good as I believe I am, I should be ploughing through the domestic scene,” The Barnsley showstopper told me in a…

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