FOR most, whether fighter or fan, the prospect of being stuck in a ring with Japan’s Naoya Inoue would be considered something closer to a nightmare than a dream. He is, after all, known as “Monster” and has, through the course of a 12-year professional career, ended 24 of his 27 pro fights within the…
RAFAEL Espinoza is still the WBO featherweight champion following a dominant display against overmatched Mexican rival Sergio Chirino Sanchez. The challenger could not settle into a rhythm and was bombed out in round four. Headlining last night at the sparkling Fontainebleau in Las Vegas as part of a Top Rank promotion, Espinoza set about Chirino…
FORMER light-heavyweight world title challenger Lyndon Arthur narrowly avoided an upset on the scorecards after tonight’s main event in Bolton. The 33-year-old was taken the 10-round distance by Sheffield’s Liam Cameron who only returned to the ring last year after a long absence from the sport. As the final bell sounded for the end of…
There are options aplenty for Liam Paro, who travelled into enemy territory to dethrone a surprisingly lacklustre Subriel Matias, who looked lethargic or possibly complacent. A fight in Australia could be on the cards now for the new IBF champion. Eric Armit dissects exactly how his title-winning effort went down. Round 1 Paro was immediately…
What TV channel is Tyler Denny vs. Felix Cash on? The card will be broadcast on DAZN as part of their subscription package. Where is Tyler Denny vs. Felix Cash being held? Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, a venue that has become busier with boxing of late. What time does Tyler Denny vs. Felix Cash…
THE Ryan Garcia circus rolls on as the 25-year-old announced his apparent boxing retirement following a one-year ban from the New York State Athletic Commission and the order to return his guaranteed purse money. Garcia’s life has entered a period of severe turmoil both before and after his 12-round points victory over Devin Haney on…
Eric Armit profiles a heavy-handed Canadian middleweight who was ready to embark on a new life after surprisingly hanging up the gloves aged 30. Then…tragedy struck. BLAIR RICHARDSON Born: 29 January 1941 South Bar, Canada Died: 6 March 1971, aged 30. Record: 52 fights, 45 wins (36 by KO/TKO) Lost 5 (3 by KO/TKO), Drew…
THERE will be a new face in the corner of Sultan Zaurbek tonight. The unbeaten Kazakh super-featherweight returns to the ring in Bolton against Argentinian opponent Roman Ruben Reynoso live on Channel 5. Zaurbek had previously been working with Scottish trainer Billy Nelson but has now enlisted the services of Manny Robles, with whom he…
EUROPEAN middleweight champion Tyler Denny and challenger Felix Cash have both predicted stoppage wins for themselves on Saturday night (June 22). The two meet in Matchroom’s main event at Resorts World Arena, Birmingham in what is Denny’s first defence of the title he won against Matteo Signani last time out. Cash, meanwhile, is making his…
A POTENTIAL fight between Lyndon Arthur and Dan Azeez has drifted in and out of the boxing headlines over the last 12 months, but Arthur says it is one that he still hopes will happen. The Manchester light heavyweight told the BBC in 2023 that he and Azeez were on a “collision course” to fighting…
