Boxxer Promoter Ben Shalom and Sky’s Head of Boxing Adam Smith are working on a proposal to develop the judging system in the sport. The British Boxing Board of Control recently announced that experienced referee and judge Ian John-Lewis had been demoted from an A Star Class to an A Class Official. The Board’s decision […]
Boxxer Promoter Ben Shalom has revealed that veteran heavyweight Dereck Chisora “isn’t interested” in a fight against Hughie Fury. Shalom had hoped to match the pair on Sky Sports, but Fury will now have to look elsewhere. As for Chisora, now a promotional free agent, there are other options to look at. “We are looking […]
In an utterly thrilling fight Leigh Wood somehow dug deep into his soul to retain his WBA featherweight title against Michael Conlan on Saturday night. With triumph came fear and worry after an ending which proved how dangerous this sport can be. Fighting in front of his home fans at Nottingham Arena it was an […]
While the fallout from Josh Taylor-Jack Catterall rumbles on the sport looked ahead to a fascinating fight at featherweight between Leigh Wood and Michael Conlan in Nottingham. Tyson Fury’s media work produced enough soundbites to keep the media happy for a week while Dillian Whyte keeps producing Instagram content featuring his dogs. Heavyweight shenanigans aside […]
Anthony Yarde’s next fight could take place on the Tyson Fury-Dillian Whyte undercard next month. The April 23 event at Wembley Stadium has yet to have any official undercard announcements from Queensberry Promotions. Fury’s brother Tommy is rumoured to have a slot on the show and Yarde, the WBO number one light-heavyweight contender, could join […]
Salford’s Marc Leach is the new British super-bantamweight champion. The York Hall witnessed a controlled and dominant win for the 27-year-old who never looked like losing the 20th fight of his career. After a frustrating and emotional night in Glasgow for Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis recently their wounds will have been slightly healed by […]
Eddie Hearn says the future for the winner of Leigh Wood v Michael Conlan looks extremely bright, describing it as a “life changing moment” for whoever prevails on Saturday. Hearn promotes the WBA featherweight title fight at Nottingham Arena with his man Wood walking out as the home fighter in front of a 10,000-sell-out crowd. […]
Joseph Parker says he has “unfinished business” with Anthony Joshua and wants to face the former heavyweight champion next. The New Zealander was speaking to Vegas Insider about Joshua’s remarks that he would “smoke” Parker if they fought in a rematch from their 2018 bout. That night in Cardiff saw Joshua become the holder of […]
Carl Frampton knows a thing or two about the featherweight division and has made his pick for the division’s WBA title fight this weekend between Leigh Wood and Michael Conlan. Wood makes the first defence of his title at home in front of a sell-out crowd at Nottingham Arena on Saturday night. Conlan won’t be […]
The sport of boxing has suffered another loss of life in the ring. Indonesian fighter Hero Tito (real name Heru Purwanto) fought James Mokoginta in a lightweight bout on February 27 in Jakarta. Tito, 35, lost by seventh round knockout and was then taken to hospital. Tito was then put into a coma due to […]
Following his 114-111 scorecard in favour of Josh Taylor against Jack Catterall on February 26 Ian John-Lewis has been downgraded from an A Star Class to an A Class Official. Lewis appeared before the Board to explain his card which proved to be a hot topic of debate after the undisputed super-lightweight title fight. Howard […]
Josh Taylor’s trainer Ben Davison has given his response to the news that the fallout from his champion’s win over Jack Catterall has crossed over into the political world. Sir Lindsay Hoyle, The Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Chorley (Catterall’s hometown) has sent a letter to the police following the controversial […]