Feature • Issue • Premium Lennox Lewis, Naseem Hamed and Joe Calzaghe led a renaissance in British boxing, but no one stirred passions more than Ricky Hatton, writes Thomas Hauser BRITISH boxing enjoyed a renaissance at the start of the new millennium. Lennox Lewis was the preeminent heavyweight in the world. Naseem Hamed made his
Month: February 2022
Opinion Huw Fairclough/Getty Images Liam Williams joins the Opening Bell podcast ahead of the Chris Eubank Jr fight AFTER an extended break, boxing returns to Britain this weekend with a tantalising domestic showdown between Chris Eubank Jr and Liam Williams in Cardiff. Alex Steedman has a gripping deep and meaningful with Williams, who reveals the
Buy #ThurmanBarrios NOW on FOX Sports PPV: https://pbcham.ps/ThurmanBarrios-5 Watch live as Keith Thurman and Mario Barrios host their final press conference ahead of their welterweight matchup on Saturday, February 5th, live on FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. #PressConference Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US: Tweets by premierboxing https://instagram.com/premierboxing https://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions
Feature • Issue • Premium Michelle Farsi/Matchroom Liam Williams has been hit by a car travelling at 40mph. He was once told he wouldn’t throw another punch after injuring his hand. He’s seen his friend Nick Blackwell lie in a coma after losing to Chris Eubank Jr. Now, as he gets the fight he’s always
Undefeated Toronto light heavyweight prospect Kareem Hackett (8-0, 7 KOs) has signed a managerial contract with 3 Point Management (3PM), which also manages 43-0 Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez, the former World Super Middleweight Champion, and today the top-ranked World light heavyweight contender. “Kareem is a great talent that just needs an opportunity,” Ramirez said. “He’s been
Posted on 02/02/2022 By: Sean Crose “I love fast cars and I love to compete,” Floyd Mayweather recently told the Associated Press. “I know NASCAR will not be easy, but anything easy isn’t worth doing to me.” Sure enough the boxing legend is setting out into the world of NASCAR. “This move into auto racing
Just over a month after rival Claressa Shields squares off with Ema Kozin, Savannah Marshall will return to action against former “T-Rex” foe Femke Hermans atop a March 12th BOXXER card in Newcastle. Hermans (12-3, 5 KO), who’s 3-0 since a unanimous decision loss to Shields and a narrow majority decision loss to unified super
Former world champions Keith “One Time” Thurman and Mario “El Azteca” Barrios went face-to-face for the first time Wednesday, as they previewed their showdown that headlines a FOX Sports PBC Pay-Per-View this Saturday, February 5 from Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. (photos by Al Powers) The press conference
Posted on 02/02/2022 By: Hans Themistode Like most, Eddy Reynoso has marveled at the physical specimen that is Anthony Joshua. The former unified heavyweight champion stands at a towering 6’6” and possesses the sort of hulking 240 pound frame that resembles Greek Gods. Despite his impressive physique, however, Joshua has found himself on the losing
7:56 AM ET WBO middleweight titleholder Savannah Marshall is putting her belt on the line March 12 against Femke Hermans in Newcastle, England. It will be the third defense of the title for Marshall, 30, who last fought Oct. 16, 2021, against Lolita Muzeya, knocking her out in the second round. The fight between Marshall
We may not have to wait long to see two of the top three welterweights on the planet trade hands. The Dallas Morning News’ Calvin Watkins reports that WBC/IBF champion Errol Spence Jr. and WBA “super” champion Yordenis Ugas are “tentatively scheduled” to meet this coming April at Arlington, Texas’ AT&T Stadium. Ugas (27-4, 12
Coming off the biggest win of his career almost a year ago, WBC #13-rated heavyweight Otto Wallin says he’s happy to be getting back in the ring this Saturday night. “I feel like since I fought Tyson Fury, I’ve only gotten better,” added Wallin. “I’ve had two more years of training and I gained very
Posted on 01/31/2022 By: Sean Crose The boxing world was shocked last spring when lightweight Felix Verdejo was charged with the absolutely brutal murder of Keishla Rodríguez Ortiz and her unborn child in Puerto Rico. Rodriguez’ family had told authorities that she had planned to meet Verdejo to tell him she was pregnant with their
How did a 28-year-old find himself at the center of the boxing world promoting the likes of Claressa Shields, Amir Khan vs. Kell Brook and Josh Taylor in a single month? Ben Shalom’s young career as a boxing promoter has traveled a long way in a short amount of time. Shalom seized an opportunity when
Jake Paul has been a key factor in getting a fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano signed and sealed for April 30 at Madison Square Garden, as Serrano is signed with Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions. He was a guest on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani and talked about getting that deal over the
Opinion We ask a panel of experts what they think of Sergio Martinez fighting on at his age Darren BarkerFought MartínezWhat a fantastic career he’s had, he achieved so much in the game. It is strange seeing him continue. He’s obviously got his reasons but what’s the goal? He’s won enough titles. My gut’s saying
Former unified welterweight champion Keith Thurman—whose father is African American and mother is Polish Hungarian—reflects on what it was like growing up in a biracial home and offers a message of pride and unity. #KeithThurman #BlackHistoryMonth Visit PremierBoxingChampions.com for more info. SIGN UP FOR FIGHT ALERTS: https://pbcham.ps/FightAlerts FOLLOW US: Tweets by premierboxing https://instagram.com/premierboxing https://www.facebook.com/premierboxingchampions
We visit a boxing club helping with the changing attitudes towards LGBTQ+ in Britain. Meet Knockout LGBTQ+ Boxing Club, who were created as a safe space for athletes who wanted a judgement free boxing experience in a sport that might not have been so accepting in the past. We talk to founders and members about