Tag: boxing
Chris Billam-Smith and the making of British boxing’s most unlikely world champion | ‘I’d KO Okolie in rematch’ | Boxing News
This was never meant to be. Some fighters seem almost pre-ordained to be champion. Perhaps it’s the confidence, the style of their boxing, as well as an amateur track record. For Chris Billam-Smith, though, that was never the case. When Billam-Smith first joined Shane McGuigan’s gym, he was, as he put it, “very much the…
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Adam Azim will defend European title against Enock Poulsen on Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez February 3 Sky Sports bill | Boxing News
Adam Azim will make the first defence of his European super-lightweight title against undefeated former champion Enock Poulsen on February 3, live on Sky Sports. Azim and Poulsen’s European championship clash at Wembley Arena will provide star support for the hugely anticipated Joshua Buatsi vs Dan Azeez bout. Unbeaten No 1 and No 2 world-ranked…
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In the Footsteps of Champions: The Boxing Shoes Worn by Legendary Fighters
In the world of boxing, the shoes worn by legendary fighters hold a special significance. These shoes have seen the blood, sweat, and tears of some of the greatest athletes to ever step foot in the ring. They have provided the foundation for countless iconic moments and historic victories. One of the most iconic pairs…
Read More The Evolution of Boxing Gloves: From Ancient Times to Modern Day
Boxing has been a popular form of combat for centuries, and as the sport has evolved, so too have the tools used to protect the hands of the fighters. The evolution of boxing gloves from ancient times to modern day is a fascinating journey that reflects the changes in the sport and the understanding of…
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Ryan Garcia knocks out Oscar Duarte in eighth round to win comeback fight following Gervonta Davis loss | Boxing News
Ryan Garcia delivered a knockout in the eighth round to beat Oscar Duarte in his first fight since his loss to Gervonta Davis in April. Back to the ring eight months on from his only career loss in a KO to Davis in April, Garcia displayed his speed and power against Duarte – who had…
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Karriss Artingstall to box on Natasha Jonas-Mikaela Mayer undercard, live on Sky Sports, as she pushes for title shot | Boxing News
Olympic bronze medallist Karriss Artingstall will fight on the Natasha Jonas-Mikaela Mayer undercard on January 20, live on Sky Sports, as she looks to propel herself into world title contention. Artingstall (5-0) will box Lila dos Santos Furtado (9-1) and heads into that contest off the back of a second-round knockout of Vanessa Bradford at…
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Natasha Jonas faces Mikaela Mayer ahead of world title clash: Watch a live stream of the press conference | Boxing News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Exclusive live coverage of the Natasha Jonas v Mikaela Mayer press conference from London Natasha Jonas puts her IBF welterweight world title on the line against Mikaela Mayer at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool on Saturday January 20, live on Sky Sports. Jonas was…
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Caroline Dubois: Chantelle Cameron ‘definitely’ knocked Katie Taylor down in undisputed title fight | Boxing News
Chantelle Cameron should have been awarded a knockdown against Katie Taylor, says lightweight contender Caroline Dubois. In the first round of their undisputed super-lightweight championship fight, Cameron seemed to pop Taylor off her feet with an innocuous looking jab. The referee ruled that it was a slip and did not award Cameron a knockdown. Cameron…
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Mikaela Mayer: I don’t think Natasha Jonas is dangerous for me | ‘She’s underestimating how big and strong I am’ | Boxing News
Mikaela Mayer hit back at Natasha Jonas’ claim that 147lbs will be a step up too far. Mayer will fight Jonas for the latter’s IBF welterweight championship at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on January 20, live on Sky Sports. The American has boxed above super-lightweight once before, in her last bout, but this will be…
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Anthony Joshua could fight Deontay Wilder in an ‘unbelievable’ final eliminator for Tyson Fury’s WBC title | Boxing News
Anthony Joshua could meet Deontay Wilder in potentially the biggest final eliminator the world has ever seen. Joshua and Wilder will compete in separate bouts on December 23 against Otto Wallin and Joseph Parker respectively. If both Wilder and Joshua are victorious they will be on course to box each other next year. But even…
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