Catch this budding superstar in action on Sports Network’s Nottingham show this Saturday Click for larger image© Mike Cleary Even though he failed to win the Gold Medal at the 2004 Olympics, Amir Khan still achieved more than just a Silver Medal. He caught the public eye and once again …
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He was perhaps the most talented boxer ever to grace the ring; super fast hand speed, the welter/middleweight version of Mohammed Ali, unrivaled footwork and a heart that matched that of any champion to go before him. Sugar Ray Leonard must surely go on any boxing fan’s list of greats. …
Read More »British Boxing Update: Carl Froch vs. Brian Magee
Due for 31st of March, an interesting British Isles bout put on by Maloney Promotions is scheduled to take place. Undefeated yet untested Carl Froch from Nottingham will take on the Irishman Brain Magee for the British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight titles in a match that could be as fiery …
Read More »Boxing\’s Hitman Vs The Pretty Boy
It is perhaps the most talked about potential fight today and almost definitely the most wanted, featuring two undefeated champions both in their physical primes. Ricky Hatton vs. Floyd Mayweather is the fight that everyone is hoping to see as the highlight of next year. In one corner would be …
Read More »Lennox \”The Lion\” Lewis
For many people, Lennox Lewis has been thought of as a glass jawed champion who reigned when there was nobody else around to challenge him. In other words, he has much been thought of at times as a transitional champion, however it is only now in his absence that people …
Read More »Is \”Iron\” Mike Tyson An All-Time Boxing Great?
© Tom Casino/Showtime Popular arguments that intend to discredit Mike Tyson and question his status as a living legend and all time great fighters have nearly always included the fact that he never beat a great fighter. However, it must be stated that during the time that Tyson reigned, he …
Read More »What\’s Next For Britain\’s Boxing Heavyweights?
Most people will agree that the past year for British heavyweight boxing has been one filled with potential. However, most people will also agree that the potential has been anything but fulfilled. On Sunday, 11 December 2004, Danny Williams was set to step out into the limelight in order to …
Read More »Leather, Fists and Steel in Sheffield: Hatton – Maussa Preview
On the 26th of November in Sheffield’s Hallam FM Arena, sparks are set to fly! Newly crowned IBF Champion Ricky “The Hitman” Hatton and current WBA Champion Carlos Maussa will go toe to toe in a much-anticipated light welterweight unification bout. Both Hatton and Maussa have only recently claimed their …
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