Boxing Briefs #10
By Eóin Kennedy The sun has risen on a new year and that usually means in the boxing world that some stars will come out of hibernation and start calling for big fights, after taking… Read More »Boxing Briefs #10
Fury vs Joshua – Do We Still Care?
By Eóin Kennedy It’s hard to believe that after all that has changed in boxing in the last few years and given the seemingly limitless influx of cash from Saudi Arabia to make every fight… Read More »Fury vs Joshua – Do We Still Care?
Usyk Top Dog as Era Draws to a Close
By Eóin Kennedy One of the most enjoyable and engaging arguments fans of any sport can have is, who is the greatest of all time. Whether it’s singing the praises of Wayne Gretzky in hockey… Read More »Usyk Top Dog as Era Draws to a Close
Netflix and MVP a Tad Salty Towards Taylor
By Eóin Kennedy Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano repeated the trick from New York two years ago and brought the house down again, this time in Arlington, last Friday. Taylor won again and the fight… Read More »Netflix and MVP a Tad Salty Towards Taylor
Weekend Boxing from Texas and Riyadh – Previews
By Eóin Kennedy Boxing has a big weekend approaching with Mike Tyson and Jake Paul headlining proceedings from Arlington, Texas on Friday night and the action moves to the middles East on Saturday with Chris… Read More »Weekend Boxing from Texas and Riyadh – Previews
Boxing Briefs #9
By Eóin Kennedy Not long after the great state of Pennsylvania played its customary key role in electing a new President of the USA, the rest of the world will turn attentions elsewhere but for… Read More »Boxing Briefs #9
Joshua Out – Who Should Dubois Face?
By Eóin Kennedy Frank Warren, the promoter of IBF heavyweight world champion, Daniel Dubois, yesterday confirmed that Anthony Joshua will not be triggering the rematch clause against his charge and as a result Dubois is… Read More »Joshua Out – Who Should Dubois Face?
Joshua Going to Hedge Bets and Wait for Fury
By Eóin Kennedy For the first time in his career it looks like former two-time heavyweight world champion is going to put pride to one side and forego the option of an immediate rematch with… Read More »Joshua Going to Hedge Bets and Wait for Fury
Boxing Briefs: Catterall – Teofimo Should be Next, and More from the World of Boxing
By Eóin Kennedy Jack Catterall had to endure an intense first half of the fight against Regis Prograis in Manchester, England tonight, before overcoming the Louisiana fighter in the latter stages. Lawrence Okolie has emerged… Read More »Boxing Briefs: Catterall – Teofimo Should be Next, and More from the World of Boxing
Fabio Wardley: Who’s Next?
By Eóin Kennedy British and Commonwealth heavyweight champion, Fabio Wardley, catapulted himself into the top ten of The Ring Magazine’s rankings of that division and in turn the conversation surrounding the man from Ipswich, England… Read More »Fabio Wardley: Who’s Next?
Skye Nicolson: Boring, Brilliant or Both?
By Eóin Kennedy WBC female featherweight world champion Skye Nicolson successfully defended her title last weekend in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia but despite being awarded a shut-out win on two of the three judge’s score cards,… Read More »Skye Nicolson: Boring, Brilliant or Both?
Beterbiev vs Bivol: What Next for Last Saturday’s Winners and Losers?
By Eóin Kennedy Riyadh Season has thrown up plenty of great fight cards by now and last Saturday’s event from Saudi Arabia was filled with plenty of intrigue, not least in the main event which… Read More »Beterbiev vs Bivol: What Next for Last Saturday’s Winners and Losers?
Head Body Boxing’s Pound for Pound Top Ten
By Eóin Kennedy Yes, the pound-for-pound rankings in boxing are purely subjective and are completely unofficial regardless of which list you are reading. No, there is no tangible nor existing metric system to determine who… Read More »Head Body Boxing’s Pound for Pound Top Ten
Boxing Briefs: Haney Sues, Edwards-Yafai Signed & More
At this stage its old news that Devin Haney intends to take Ryan Garcia to court in the aftermath of their infamous fight earlier this year and Garcia’s subsequent positive tests for Ostarine, but whether… Read More »Boxing Briefs: Haney Sues, Edwards-Yafai Signed & More
Super-Welterweight Division Suddenly on Fire
By Eóin Kennedy Despite getting all action fights from boxing’s ruler and conqueror of the super-welterweight division, Jermell Charlo, in recent years, it sometimes felt it was a sleepy weight class. Charlo always provided entertainment,… Read More »Super-Welterweight Division Suddenly on Fire
Ladies Night: Female Stars Return to Action on Friday Night
The boxing world is still a bit caught in its tracks in the aftermath of Daniel Dubois’ devastating knock-out victory over Anthony Joshua in Wembley Stadium, London last Saturday and as a result us boxing… Read More »Ladies Night: Female Stars Return to Action on Friday Night
Options Aplenty for Champion Cacace
By Eóin Kennedy Belfast, Northern Ireland has a long and storied boxing history and is a city renowned for providing a constant supply of world class pugilists both at amateur and professional levels. Anthony Cacace… Read More »Options Aplenty for Champion Cacace
Boxing Briefs: What Next for Joshua and Buatsi?
By Eóin Kennedy Saturday night was very a consequential one in the world of boxing. Daniel Dubois solidified his IBF world heavyweight championship status with a knock-out of the year contender against Anthony Joshua, while… Read More »Boxing Briefs: What Next for Joshua and Buatsi?
Joshua vs Dubois – A Fun World Title Fight
By Eóin Kennedy The peak duel to epitomize the Eddie Hearn-Frank Warren rivalry, AKA the Matchroom-Queensbury rivalry, was always thought to be Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury, but Daniel Dubois has found himself defending his… Read More »Joshua vs Dubois – A Fun World Title Fight
Boxing Briefs – Pacheco Makes Statement, and Other Boxing News
Labor Day Weekend was a busy one in the boxing world both inside and outside the ropes. In the ring contender Diego Pacheco scored a statement win whilst on the outside, big fights were getting… Read More »Boxing Briefs – Pacheco Makes Statement, and Other Boxing News