The curious case of Hughie Fury

October 14, 2021 by 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 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, 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 & 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

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. 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 image / photo

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 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

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 image / photo

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.

Will Chris Eubank Junior’s path to glory be corrupted by a lack of power?

February 14, 2017 by G.E. Simons

When Chris Eubank Jnr. claimed the IBO Super-middleweight title by overwhelming the underwhelming defending champion Renold Quinlan a couple of weekends ago, it was all pretty super familiar.

The next generation Eubank looked the part as he always has, save for the first half of his 2014 encounter with Billy Joe Saunders, showing flamboyance, movement, accuracy and incredible punch output but, more significantly, reiterated a seeming lack of world-class power.

Floyd Mayweather boxing Conor McGregor moves from crazy possibility to tentative exploration

January 14, 2017January 14, 2017 by G.E. Simons

Floyd Mayweather Jr boxing image / photo

As 2017 really gets underway, the vapour trail of 2016’s machismo-driven content provision, the lighting up of black mirrors, and heaving cogs of speculation that the world’s best boxer might do battle with the world’s best mixed martial artist has picked up pace.

Up until this week, its all been good harmless fun,but no one really believed that Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor could or would meet in a boxing ring, for numerous reasons. Not least that McGregor is under contract with the UFC and the retired Floyd surely wouldn’t want to return andhit the magical 50 wins by beating an opponent from another sport.