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The curious case of Hughie Fury

October 14, 2021 by G.E. Simons - Leave a comment

Christian Hammer, Hughie Fury - Boxing News

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

Fight Night in Tottenham – Observations and Predictions

September 24, 2021September 24, 2021 by G.E. Simons - 1 Comment

Alexander Usyk, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, Campbell Hatton, Florian Marku, Lawrence Okolie - Boxing News

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

A DAZN UK subscription has quadrupled. Discuss

September 1, 2021August 31, 2021 by G.E. Simons

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

Le Cirque du Boxing

August 31, 2021August 30, 2021 by G.E. Simons

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

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

Dillian Whyte has to see Red as he chases the Gold

April 13, 2019 by G.E. Simons

Anthony Joshua, Deontay Wilder, Dillian Whyte, Tyson Fury - Boxing News

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

Overviewing the MayMac Undercard

August 25, 2017August 24, 2017 by G.E. Simons

Badou Jack, Francisco Fonseca, Gervonta Davis, Nathan Cleverly - Boxing News

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

June 5, 2017June 4, 2017 by 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.

The answer to the Joshua Klitschko question is Fury

April 29, 2017April 28, 2017 by G.E. Simons

Anthony Joshua, Wladimir Klitschko - Boxing News

Soon after 10pm in London on Saturday night, Anthony Joshua will meet Wladimir Klitschko in an incredibly interesting heavyweight match up to contest the IBF world title that is held by the former and the WBA and IBO belts which are vacant.

But forget draining the alphabet soup of titles for this one, because the real fascination in the clash between these two former Olympians is in the questions that only Wembley Stadium can answer on 29th April.