An avid boxing fan with a passion for writing, Tom built his own website from the ground up whilst at university and debuted in Boxing News with a cover article, as well as freelancing for various other outlets. In mid 2022, he joined the Boxing Social tea and has since produced hundreds of news articles, fight reports and fighter interviews for the website. His aim is to continue to improve the content on the website as well as on other platforms.
Former WBO super-welterweight champion is aiming to become a two-time 154lb champion on Saturday night as he takes on reigning IBF title-holder Bakhram Murtazaliev in a first fight since losing his belt. However, despite a difficult task ahead of him, the Aussie is hoping that the contest is far less arduous than his last. Tszyu […]
Light-heavyweight title hopeful Anthony Yarde is set for a landmark fight this weekend and after witnessing Artur Beterbiev’s undisputed title win last Saturday, the Brit appears to have taken some inspiration. Anthony Yarde gave the Canadian-Russian one of his toughest tests in the professional ring when they went toe-to-toe last January – losing via knockout […]
Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol went toe-to-toe in an instant classic to crown the first undisputed light-heavyweight champion of the four-belt era on Saturday night – with Beterbiev edging a controversial split-decision. Since then, a rematch has been demanded, but it now appears Beterbiev will be forced to fight an alternate opponent. After 12 rounds […]
There have been plenty of calls for fan-favourite heavyweight Derek Chisora to hang up the gloves in recent years, but a recent victory has put the ‘Del Boy’s’ retirement plan on ice. Now, the front-footed Brit appears set to return in the ring in January 2025. Chisora has twice challenged for heavyweight gold, with each […]
The relationship between a fighter and their trainer always has and always will be a special one – especially when a pair begin their career together and achieve that illustrious goal of becoming a world champion. However, one reigning champion in the world of boxing has made the decision to split from the man who […]
Turki Al-Alshikh’s plunge into the world of boxing has undeniably aided the sport and it’s promoters by making rivals work together and thus creating the biggest possible fights. However, the result of Al-Alshikh’s blockbuster events has also seen BOXXER’s Ben Shalom enter the supposed ‘inner circle’ of British boxing promotion and now the youngster has […]
Chris Colbert has been a name that American fans have been routing for in recent years although despite his relatively young age. However, there are now many who feel that the former WBA interim super-featherweight champion will never get his hands on a world title, after last night’s surprise defeat. ‘Prime Time’ starred in the […]
Self-proclaimed ‘face of boxing’ Gervonta Davis stands out as one of the most talented active fighters in the sport but his recent résumé has left fans wanting. Now, he and Artur Beterbiev’s team have exchanged words after his career was critiqued. ‘Tank’ has held world titles in three weight-classes during his 30-fight undefeated career and […]
Emanuel Steward, Thomas Hearns, Lennox Lewis – just some of the influential boxing figures that come to mind when the name ‘KRONK’ is mentioned. A style of fighting, a mentality, and a pillar of boxing around the globe, the Detroit gym trained over 40 world champions and gained a worldwide reputation for building and crafting […]
Wales boasts an impressive history in the world of boxing for a nation of its size with champions such as Joe Calzaghe, Jimmy Wilde and Steve Robinson proudly representing their nation on the world stage and dazzling under the bright lights in numerous world title contests. Now, one of Wales’ more recent contenders has decided […]
Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou became one of the most talked about fighters during 2023 as he reached a new level of superstardom by venturing into the world of boxing. Whilst the Cameroonian has since made the switch back to MMA, Ngannou has admitted that he is not done with boxing just yet and […]
The prospect of a showdown with Naoya Inoue is almost as motivating as the world titles themselves in the super-bantamweight division, as a meeting with the pound-for-pound superstar is not only a fruitful one but also an opportunity to test yourself against one of boxing’s greatest talents. With Inoue set to formally announce his next […]