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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.
Heavyweight boxing legend Mike Tyson returned to the ring on Friday in a much-scrutinised clash that got the whole world talking. Despite losing out to YouTuber-turned boxer Jake Paul, ‘Iron Mike’ broke a couple of records simply by stepping through the ropes, but one of those achievements has been eclipsed, just a few days later. […]
The Christmas and New Year’s Eve period is a time often celebrated with differing traditions around the globe, those in the United Kingdom tend to enjoy a turkey dinner and light fireworks, in Denmark plates are often smashed, whilst in Japan some of the most intriguing boxing fights are made in the lower weight-divisions. Once […]
Ryan Garcia has had a rollercoaster 2024, going from a career-best win to a one-year ban. However, despite being unable to box professionally until April, it seems as though Garcia will make his ring return next month against a fighter who is lesser known in the western world – Rukiya Anpo. Here, we at Boxing […]
Middleweight title hopeful Hamzah Sheeraz represents one of the United Kingdom’s best chances at picking up a world title, boasting sensational knockout power and an undefeated record. Now, it appears as though the Berkshire-born contender will have his shot at world honours, with terms agreed for a maiden challenge at the 160lb crown. After two […]
Following his victory in a controversial clash against a 58-year-old Mike Tyson on Friday, Jake Paul has labelled himself as the ‘face of boxing’, and he may well be right given how many fighters have called him out in the few days that have passed. Now, Paul has been given his most astonishing offer, presented […]
Hamzah Sheeraz is seen as one of the greatest active fighters in the United Kingdom and has been continuously linked to a showdown with unified middleweight world champion, Janibek Alimkhanuly. However, it was today been confirmed that the Briton has withdrawn from that proposed contest. During a run of 15 consecutive knockout wins, Sheeraz (21-0) […]
Jake Paul cruised to a unanimous decision against two-time heavyweight champion Mike Tyson on Friday night, albeit one of faded abilities. Now, after being criticized for not facing established boxers in the past, the polarising social media sensation could be set to face a second former world champion in as many fights – with a […]
Whilst Gilberto Ramirez claimed the unified cruiserweight title against Chris Billam-Smith in the main-event of ‘Latino Night’ on Saturday, Oscar Collazo arguably delivered the performance of the night. Now, with additional eyes on ‘El Pupilo’, Collazo is hopeful of making history in the sport in the near future. After debuting as a professional back in […]
With the heavyweight division set to be blown open during 2025, fans are searching for a new knockout artist to get behind and Bakhodir Jalolov seems to fit the bill. After not fighting during 2024 to focus on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Uzbek knockout is now poised to make his return. Jalolov made […]
Friday night saw Mike Tyson trudge to a unanimous-decision loss against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, receiving plaudits for completing eight rounds at 58-years-old but ultimately underwhelming in what turned out to be a one-sided affair. Nevertheless, ‘Iron Mike’ made history once again, even in defeat. Like most, Paul could not boast the accolades of the once […]
In one of the most criticized contests of all-time Jake Paul headed into a showdown against a 58-year-old Mike Tyson with the goal of leaving his mark on the professional record of a living legend. However, as many anticipated, that seemed easier to achieve than fans had hoped. ‘Iron Mike’ showed limited flashes of his […]
Richard Riakporhe failed in a world title bid in his lone outing of 2024 thus far, picking up the first defeat of his professional career. Now, his return has been confirmed, but it is set to take place in a bizarre location in just a few weeks’ time. ‘The Midnight Train’ had defeated current WBO […]