Knockout talk sets up WBO cruiserweight showdown as Midnight Train and Gentleman make predictions

Knockout talk sets up WBO cruiserweight showdown as Midnight Train and Gentleman make predictions

Sports DeskJun 14, 2024

RICHARD Riakporhe and Chris Billam-Smith are both insisting they will knock the other out in their highly anticipated WBO cruiserweight showdown this weekend.  Walworth’s…

‘The British boxing event not to miss’ – Richard Riakporhe to fight AFC Bournemouth rival at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park

‘The British boxing event not to miss’ – Richard Riakporhe to fight AFC Bournemouth rival at Crystal Palace’s Selhurst Park

Sports DeskApr 24, 2024

RICHARD Riakporhe has secured a huge all-British WBO welterweight showdown against Chris Billam-Smith on June 15 at Selhurst Park, the home of Crystal Palace…

Ellie Scotney ready to ‘change her life’ ahead of world super-bantamweight unification bout against unbeaten Segolene Lefebvre

Ellie Scotney ready to ‘change her life’ ahead of world super-bantamweight unification bout against unbeaten Segolene Lefebvre

Sports DeskApr 12, 2024

By John Kelly ELLIE Scotney expects to “sleep like a baby” the night before the biggest fight of her career – as she said…

‘It was hard for me’ – Bermondsey fighter reflects on year out of the ring after triumphant return on Easter Sunday

‘It was hard for me’ – Bermondsey fighter reflects on year out of the ring after triumphant return on Easter Sunday

Sports DeskApr 3, 2024

Chris Kongo rose again on Easter Sunday after more than a year out of the ring to defeat bitter rival Florian Marku on points…

Dillian Whyte wins low-key comeback fight – and brands opponent a ‘coward’

Dillian Whyte wins low-key comeback fight – and brands opponent a ‘coward’

Sports DeskMar 20, 2024

DILLIAN Whyte was unhappy with the challenge from his opponent after winning for the first time since November 2022 in a low-key comeback in…

Dillian Whyte cleared after investigation but says: ‘It has cost me so much’

Dillian Whyte cleared after investigation but says: ‘It has cost me so much’

Sports DeskMar 8, 2024

DILLIAN Whyte can continue his career after being cleared by an investigation into a positive drugs test, according to a report from Sky Sports. …

Bermondsey’s Chris Kongo set for grudge showdown on Easter Sunday

Bermondsey’s Chris Kongo set for grudge showdown on Easter Sunday

Sports DeskFeb 15, 2024

CHRIS Kongo’s first fight in more than a year has been confirmed for Easter Sunday on the undercard of Fabio Wardley’s British heavyweight title…

Honorary Fisher fighter John Ryder announces retirement – and reveals next career move

Honorary Fisher fighter John Ryder announces retirement – and reveals next career move

Sports DeskFeb 8, 2024

John Ryder has announced his retirement from boxing at the age of 35 after two consecutive defeats.  Honorary Fisher fighter Ryder, 35, bows out…

Bermondsey’s Chris Kongo signs deal to take on nemesis

Bermondsey’s Chris Kongo signs deal to take on nemesis

Sports DeskJan 31, 2024

CHRIS Kongo has agreed a deal to fight nemesis Florian Marku in a welterweight clash.  It will be Bermondsey fighter Kongo’s first bout since…

‘Midnight Train’ Riakporhe signs deal to fight ‘Gentleman’ Billam-Smith

‘Midnight Train’ Riakporhe signs deal to fight ‘Gentleman’ Billam-Smith

Sports DeskJan 25, 2024

Richard Riakporhe has signed a deal to fight Chris Billam-Smith in a WBO cruiserweight title showdown.  ‘The Gentleman’ Billam-Smith, 33, is the belt-holder with…

Fisher ABC Bravery awardee John Ryder wants to ‘keep dreams alive’ as he faces US showdown

Fisher ABC Bravery awardee John Ryder wants to ‘keep dreams alive’ as he faces US showdown

Sports DeskJan 10, 2024

JOHN Ryder knows he is fighting to keep his “dream alive” when he steps back into the ring to take on Jaime Munguia in…

Caroline Dubois wants shot at Irish legend Katie Taylor

Caroline Dubois wants shot at Irish legend Katie Taylor

Sports DeskNov 30, 2023

Caroline Dubois wants a crack at Katie Taylor after the Irish fighter won back her world light-welterweight titles with an epic rematch victory over…