When the gloves go on and the ring walk begins that’s when he will feel some butterflies. Fighting in front of 20,000 people in Leeds at Headingley Stadium on Saturday isn’t a daunting prospect for Maxi Hughes. It’s his job, well his other job. It helps pay the bills just like his other day-to-day life […]
It was a tiny social club in the Welsh Valleys. He stood at the entrance soaking up the scene in front of him. This was his first fight. His opponent was wearing shorts belonging to his father. A cloud of smoke hovered over the ring. He was 10 years old. “I thought to myself I […]
Anthony Cacace had considered retiring from boxing when his fight with Lyon Woodstock was postponed in February. Their British title meeting had already been hit by one delay when it’s place on the original Jamel Herring-Carl Frampton bill in the UK was shelved due to a hand injury suffered by Frampton. The second hiccup occurred […]
Frank Warren will be Stateside this weekend to watch two of his young talents at Queensberry Promotions make their American debuts. Daniel Dubois and Tommy Fury are in Cleveland ready to make a splash and a statement before Jake Paul continues his efforts as a prizefighter by taking on another former Mixed Martial Artist. The […]
‘I wish I had some fight news for you guys but unfortunately I don’t.’ August 18, 2021, and Otto Wallin had posted on his Instagram page. It’s a frustrating time for the Swedish heavyweight who was once best remembered for his fight against Tyson Fury. Boxing Social spoke to the New York based contender (22-1, […]
“It did hurt, I’m not gonna lie to you. I did cry. I think it did hurt my family more than it hurt me.” Christmas 2019 in the Balderas household was a sombre affair. Normally a time of festive cheer, gluttony and happiness, the emotions were one of loss, guilt and regret. Four days beforehand […]
Over the last two weekends the featherweight division has witnessed some changes. Britain’s Leigh Wood caused an upset stopping what was a predicted unstoppable charge of Xu Can in the 12th round of their WBA Regular title fight. It was an impressive performance which particularly showcased the improvements that Wood has made under new trainer […]
In 2013, Kid Galahad and Jazza Dickens met for the vacant British super-bantamweight title with the former having too much on the night for his rival. Both men went their separate ways since then and have been on paths which haven’t always been smooth and straightforward. After varying levels of success, the pair meet eight […]
The career of Fabio Wardley has been about ticking boxes and one that remains unchecked is fighting Nick Webb. By the end of tomorrow night, the English heavyweight champion (11-0, 10 KOs) will have just done that at Matchroom Fight Camp. The two men fought on the same show in March headlined by the Dillian […]
Michael Conlan returns to Falls Park, Belfast, tomorrow night almost two years to the day since he beat Diego Ruiz. That night the local hero walked out to sights and sounds that sent goosebumps around the venue and through the television sets to those watching at home. Drinks raised, phone cameras on, fans full of […]
It has taken Lee McGregor just four years and 10 fights to achieve a championship treble which can take double that and more for others. His fifth fight, in 2018, saw him win the Commonwealth bantamweight title when he halted the underrated Thomas Essomba in the final round of their bout. The first defence came […]
Beneath the colourful skies of Dubai and amongst its scorching temperatures a Liverpudlian sits inside a gym ready to talk to Boxing Social about the last 18 months of his life. Some grey strands are beginning to pop up on his facial hair, the obligatory Just for Men joke is mentioned, but other than the […]