Sam Hyde was on course to win his first professional title against Richard Riakporhe, before suffering a shocking injury to his left eye. Hyde, who had the Manchester crowd on his side, started the contest the better, taking control in the second after a cagey opener, two whipping hooks landing flush. With Riakporhe tentative and tight, the 25-year-old stayed on …
Anthony Crolla Driven By The Fear Of Losing
Talking ahead big boxing weekend in his home city, Anthony Crolla talks about his approach for his next fight! Anthony Crolla is treating his clash with Daud Yordan like a world title fight, admitting the fear of losing will bring out the best of him in Manchester. The former WBA champion faces the Indonesian fighter in a WBA final eliminator …
Crolla Expects Brutal Fight With Yordan
Anthony Crolla is braced for a “brutal’ battle” with Daud Yordan as he attempts to earn another world lightweight title fight on the Oleksandr Usyk-Tony Bellew bill. Talking with Sky Sports recently, the former WBA champion discussed will face the Indonesian fighter in a WBA final eliminator on the undercard for Bellew’s clash with undisputed cruiserweight champion Usyk at Manchester …
Sam Hyde Added to Usyk vs Bellew Fight Night
Sam Hyde will fight for the vacant WBA Intercontinental Title against Richard Riakphorhe on Saturday 10th Novemeber at the Manchester Arena. Sam will appear in front of a home crowd on the packed Usyk vs Bellew bill, which is set to be a great night of boxing. Sam’s team-mate, Anthony Crolla will also fight on the same bill against Daud Yordan. …
Butler Poised To Step In At World Boxing Super Series
Paul Butler has been named as the reserve for the Ryan Burnett vs Nonito Donaire WBA title fight in Glasgow this Saturday. Former world champion, Paul is ready to step in for Nonito Donaire if the ‘Filipino Flash’ can’t make weight for his WBA world bantamweight title fight with Ryan Burnett in the quarter-finals of the World Boxing Super Series. …
29 Second Victory For Burton In Newcastle
Hosea Burton made a very brief appearance in the ring last night with a rapid 29 second victory over Frenchman, Saidou Sall at the Metro Radio Arena in Newcastle. Light-heavyweight Burton stopped the bout with a crippling body shot inside 30 seconds! After fellow light-heavyweight Joshua Buatsi also stopped his opponent, Tony Averlant, in the first round too, there’s already …
Callum Johnson Offered Second USA Fight
Callum Johnson has already been offered a swift return to America after his courageous defeat to IBF champion Artur Beterbiev. The British light-heavyweight climbed off the canvas to floor Beterbiev, before suffering a fourth-round stoppage loss in Chicago last weekend. Johnson has now revealed how this creditable performance has boosted his confidence and profile, with promoter Eddie Hearn keen to …
Callum Johnson: Wants World Title Shot To be Final Tribute For Dad
Ahead of the biggest fight of his career to date, Callum Johnson spoke with the BBC before his world title shot in Chicago. Just days away from his world title fight, Callum looks strong and athletic. But there are tears running down his face. The British light-heavyweight champion’s father, Paul, passed away suddenly in February 2016 at the age of …
Callum Smith Sensationally Stops George Groves To Win First World Title
Callum Smith knocked out George Groves in the seventh round to become the WBA ‘Super’ super-middleweight world champion and win the World Boxing Super Series final in Saudi Arabia. Not only did Callum claim his first ever world title and retained his WBC Diamond belt, he also took home the coveted Ring Magazine honour and Muhammad Ali Trophy. After beating …
Anthony Crolla: I have a ‘good chance’ of setting up dream showdown with Vasyl Lomachenko
Anthony Crolla’s next fight has been announced. It will be taking place in Manchester on the 10th November against Daud Yorden who ranks 10th in the world for lightweight boxing, according to BoxRec. As recently discussed with Sky Sports, Anthony Crolla, known to fans as ‘Million Dollar’, revealed that he believes he has a ‘good chance’ of setting up his …
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