PERHAPS over the years, even in the toughest of sports and most brutal of industries, you mellow a little with age. Glaring at adversaries across the trenches becomes a thing of the past. You understand them, admire them, maybe even appreciate them. Right now, life is looking rosy for Frank Warren, who is no doubt…
by Jack Hirsch IF you want to have an idea of how one Hall of Fame inductee’s status compares to another of the same year it can be revealed in the order they are asked to give their speeches. If you subscribe to the theory that the best is saved for last, then Ricky Hatton…
MAURICE CULLEN Born: 30 December 1937 in Wheatley Hill, England Died: 29 November 2001 at the age of 63 Record: 55 fights, 45 wins (10 by KO/TKO), eight losses (two by KO/TKO), two Draws. Division: Lightweight Titles: British lightweight champion. Won the title in April 1965 and defended it three times before losing it to…
JIMMY BIVINS Born: 6 December 1919 in Dry Branch, Georgia, USA. Died: 4 July 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Record: 112 fights, 86 wins (31 by KO/TKO), 25 Losses, 1 Draw. Nickname: The Cleveland Spider-Man. Division: Light-heavyweight and heavyweight. Turned Pro: 15 January 1940. Jimmy Bivins’ Career Breakdown Had 20 fights in 1940, winning his…
By Oscar Pick Success is perhaps the most ambiguous word in the English language. Whether driven by titles, money or fame, there are always contrasting interpretations of what it means to be successful. For Chris Billam-Smith, there is a desire to succeed in defining his legacy, quite simply by headlining shows at football stadiums and…
BOXING moves fast and it’s hard to keep up with all the comings and goings. Here’s a wrap-up of some of the fight announcements, signings and other bits and pieces that might’ve passed you by. King Ry falls further from the throne As if failing two drug tests wasn’t enough for Ryan Garcia. The erratic…
FORMER trainer and British boxing legend Colin Smith passed away on May 20. Kevin Lueshing, who fought the likes of Felix Trinidad and Harry Simon across an exciting eight-year career, shared the following post on the Facebook page of his Champs Boxing Club in Spain: “I’m writing the following with a very heavy heart: I’ve…
IT started with a voice in the crowd. Loud, confident, obtrusive, unwelcome. Hearing the voice, each member of the gathered crowd turned, wondering first if the interruption had been planned, and next if anyone around them could put a name to the face of the man whose words had caused it. From there, attention naturally…
What TV channel is Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe on? Every televised bout will be shown on Sky Sports (Action), while preliminary bouts will be shown on the Sky Sports Boxing YouTube channel. Where is Chris Billam-Smith vs. Richard Riakporhe being held? Selhurst Park Stadium, London – the home of Premier League side Crystal Palace…
AT first, it seemed like a pipe dream. Sounding ridiculous on the surface and still only slightly less ridiculous when inspected in greater detail. That’s usually the case until Turki Alalshikh gets involved by disclosing his interest in a fight, then putting one-half of it on his own promotion (August 3, when Riyadh Season packs…
