Joshua Sees Red in Jeddah. So, what Next?

08/29/202208/28/2022 G.E. Simons

Alexander Usyk, Anthony Joshua boxing image / photo

In the still slightly surreal yet likely more common sight of a boxing ring at the center of a Royal … read more “Joshua Sees Red in Jeddah. So, what Next?”

The curious case of Hughie Fury

10/14/2021 G.E. Simons

Christian Hammer, Hughie Fury boxing image / photo

This Saturday night, Hughie Fury faces the Germany-based Romanian and perennial top-tier-tester Christian Hammer as part of the second Boxxer … read more “The curious case of Hughie Fury”

Fight Night in Tottenham – Observations and Predictions

09/24/202109/24/2021 G.E. Simons

Alexander Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Campbell Hatton, Lawrence Okolie boxing image / photo

On Saturday night, within the architectural zeitgeist of Tottenham Hotspur’s multi-sport auditorium, Anthony Joshua will defend his IBF, WBA, WBO … read more “Fight Night in Tottenham – Observations and Predictions”

A DAZN UK subscription has quadrupled. Discuss

09/01/202108/31/2021 G.E. Simons

Matchroom Boxing’s decision to leave the success and security of their long relationship with the SKY Sports broadcasting machine back … read more “A DAZN UK subscription has quadrupled. Discuss”

Le Cirque du Boxing

08/31/202108/30/2021 G.E. Simons

Jake Paul, Tyron Woodley boxing image / photo

They argue that it is bringing eyeballs to boxing. But who are they?

They argue that it is saving boxing. … read more “Le Cirque du Boxing”

Dillian Whyte has to see Red as he chases the Gold

04/13/2019 G.E. Simons

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury boxing image / photo

Beneath the obvious top table championship triumvirate of Tyson Fury (lineal), Anthony Joshua (WBA, WBO, IBF) and Deontay Wilder (WBC), … read more “Dillian Whyte has to see Red as he chases the Gold”

Overviewing the MayMac Undercard

08/25/201708/24/2017 G.E. Simons

Badou Jack, Francisco Fonseca, Gervonta Davis, Nathan Cleverly boxing image / photo

On the American night of the 26^th and the UK Dawn of 27^th August, boxing will be released from its intriguing kidnap by Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor, as theyfinally meet in a ring at the centre of the T-mobile Arena, Las Vegas.

Boxing’s release ransom has beenably raised by a live gate that,according to StubHub, is already the second best-selling fight in the company’s history (MayPac being No.1) which will combine with PPV sales to make this the largest grossing combat sports event, period.

The ascension of the Saint

06/05/201706/04/2017 G.E. Simons

In his fourth attempt to capture a world title, Saint George Groves claimed the vacant WBA Super-middleweight belt following a bruising encounter with Fedor Chudinov, in the chief support to Kell Brook’s similarly bruising liaison with Errol Spence Jnr. under the arc lights of Bramall Lane and 27,000 fight fans.

George Groves earned it the hard way. And he really did earn it, fighting through a broken jaw from the 3rd round onwards, against the icy strength and come-forward aggression of his Russian opponent, finally stopping him on his feet in the middle of a brutal 6th round.