TYLER Denny successfully defended his European middleweight title last night in Birmingham, winning a technical decision over Felix Cash. The challenger suffered an early cut over the right eye that worsened as the bout wore on, mostly due to Denny’s persistent punches. Referee Mark Lyson ruled the cut was caused by a headbutt, even though…
Ryan Farrag moves up to #4 and Quaise Khademi drops to #5 in the Boxing News British rankings after their fight in York Hall. Our man, Eric Armit, watched the action. RYAN Farrag won the vacant Commonwealth title via unanimous decision over Quaise Khademi. Khademi brought some classy skills, and Farrag brought plenty of aggression…
By Andrew Fairley Why did you start boxing and how old were you? I started boxing because I wanted to challenge myself. I was 20 when I had my first amateur fight. Who is your favourite all-time fighter and why? Muhammad Ali. Although he was way before my time, his charisma and skill were captivating….
By Daniele D’Alessio FRANCESCA Hennessy hasn’t had five professional fights yet, but the 19-year-old has already set her sights on becoming the youngest undisputed world champion ever. Confident, charming, and extremely talented, Hennessy represents a new generation of boxers who are inspired by current champions to build their own legacy. “I would love to become…
IN order to get in the ring and actually fight and look to hurt another human being, a boxer will try – and need – to feel nothing towards them. Ideally, they will see them as just an opponent, a cardboard cutout they have to, in the name of their profession, knock down. Yet if…
By Phil Rogers IN Abdullah Mason’s hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, the Museum Of Art displays a painting that has become one of the world’s most famous depictions of the noble art. ‘Stag At Sharkey’s’ may be 115 years old but – in its speed-blur of sweat and sinew – George Bellows perfectly conjures the drama,…
By Steve Bunce IN 1998, Donald Trump was just Donald Trump, but he had plans for a fight to change boxing. Well, that was his spiel at the time. Actually, Trump had two fights in mind; the trilogy between Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield and a fight between Tyson and George Foreman. Tyson and Holyfield…
ON Saturday July 26, 1890, a challenge appeared within the pages of the Sporting Life with the following words, “Harry Peter of Islington says he is surprised at Joe Caly challenging him for the third time, he having already defeated him twice, once with the raw-‘uns and once with two-ounce gloves. Peter, however, will have…
On a weekend that also featured Teofimo Lopez, two Latino warriors were primed to make a statement as Juan Francisco Estrada placed his WBC super-flyweight title on the line against Jesse Rodriguez, a weight-hopping 24-year-old talent who had already beaten Sunny Edwards, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai and Carlos Cuadras. Rodriguez’s thrilling KO victory, closed with a…
By Paul Webb IT has been “so far, so good” for Conor Baker in his fledgling professional career. The 27-year-old from Tipton will be hoping for a fantastic four wins from four when he steps through the ropes at the Dudley Town Hall on the BCB Promotions ‘Summer Showdown’ on July 19th. “I’m really happy…
