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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.
Undefeated cruiserweight and former Love Island star, Tommy Fury, has been absent from the boxing ring for over a year now but he has not been absent from the headlines. However, after recent reports that the 25-year-old was set to appear on a major reality TV show, there has been a drastic U-turn from the […]
Jack Catterall and Regis Prograis are set to go toe-to-toe in Manchester this weekend in a bout where a world title shot is likely on the line. However at today’s press conference, Prograis made the contest a more personal one as he revealed a voice message that he had received from Catterall’s manager, admitting that […]
As soon as Mike Tyson’s professional fight with Jake Paul was announced, the news was met with understandable criticism – which was only encouraged further when their initial fight was postponed due to an ulcer flare-up. Now, there is a new injury concern emerging for 58-year-old Tyson after videos emerged of a compression sleeve on […]
Ben Whittaker caused outrage when his showdown with Liam Cameron ended abruptly and was ruled as a technical draw. As fans demand a rematch, Whittaker’s promoter has provided an update on a potential second meeting between the British light-heavyweight duo. A Tokyo 2020 Olympic silver medallist, Whittaker has excelled since making the switch to the […]
The transition from amateur boxing to the professional scene is often a difficult one – showing the difference in requirements in a sport where mistakes become more costly. Now, one of the best amateurs on the planet is making the switch to the professional ranks, as the latest title hopeful from a booming boxing nation. […]
Whilst the glitz and glamour of ‘Riyadh Season’ has taken over the world of boxing during 2024, there are plenty of cards that Turki Al-Alshikh is not involved with that appear to be flying under the radar. Now, it has been confirmed that one former heavyweight champion of the world will headline a card in […]
Back in May, Oleksandr Usyk handed Tyson Fury a first career defeat as he achieved his goal of becoming the undisputed heavyweight champion with a legendary performance. Now, the Brit seeks to level the scores in the rematch and he has now revealed that he has watched their first encounter back around a hundred times. […]
Former WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has the chance to avenge the lone defeat of his career when he steps through the ropes to take on unified heavyweight champion and arguable pound-for-pound number one, Oleksandr Usyk. However, ‘The Gypsy King’ has now declared that he would swerve any potential undisputed title contest with IBF title-holder […]
Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury have developed one of the most skilled heavyweight rivalries of the century. Although it was Fury who was trumped when they met back in May, it was the unified champion who appeared at the press conference dressed as ‘The Hitman’ ahead of their rematch – with Fury supposedly the man […]
Tim Tszyu suffered a devastating upset defeat in his quest to return to the super-welterweight throne at the weekend. Now, respected boxing journalist Gareth A. Davies has questioned how much the Australian has remaining in the tank. ‘The Soul Taker’ appeared to be on track for a showdown with Terence Crawford that could have even […]
Naoya Inoue has proven himself as a worthy contender for the pound-for-pound throne in recent years, becoming a two-division undisputed champion. Now, amid rumours that the Japanese sensation will advance to the featherweight division, his promoter, Bob Arum, has mapped out a three-fight plan for the undefeated superstar. ‘The Monster’ knocked out Paul Butler in […]
Turki Al-Alshikh has made his mark on the world of boxing during 2024, staging blockbuster evens and introducing fresh concepts that captivate fans around the globe. One of the most intriguing and successful Al-Alshikh ideas was the Matchroom vs. Queensberry; five vs five, but now BOXXER’s Ben Shalom wishes to get involved with something similar […]