Big Ben chimed, the music launched into The Fugees ‘Ready or Not’ and then shifted into ‘Dangerous’. You could be forgiven for thinking you were back in 1990 and the original ‘Dark Destroyer’ Nigel Benn was walking to the ring. But no, a new kid is in town, one that may even surpass the accomplishments …
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The Monday LunchBox
In the end it proved to be one division too far. Irishman Carl Frampton failed in his brave attempt to wrestle the WBO world junior-lightweight title from American Jamel Herring in Dubai, United Arab Emirates on Saturday (3rd April). Referee Giovanni halted the contest on 1:40 of the sixth round after a devastating left uppercut …
The Friday Faceup
Can ‘The Jackal’ make one last bite ? Saturday night (3rd April) in the grand setting of Caesars Palace Bluewaters in Dubai, UAE and screened live in the UK on Channel 5 Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton attempts to make boxing history. He will meet ex-US Marine Jamel Herring for the American’s WBO world super-featherweight (130lb/9st …
The Monday LunchBox
Back in business It’s been a long seven months for British heavyweight Dillian Whyte to reflect on what he got wrong in the Matchroom Fight Camp last summer. He knew the only way he could silence the naysayers and regain the momentum lost was to avenge his defeat to Russia’s Alexander Povetkin. This, he emphatically …
The Friday Faceup
Tomorrow night (27th March) in the shadow of the Rock of Gibraltar, the British territory off southern Spain, recent mandatory contender for the WBC world heavyweight title Dillian Whyte gets the chance to avenge his shock KO defeat last summer to Russia’s Alexander Povetkin. The winner will likely go on to fight for the world …
Statement
As a mark of respect for the passing of Marvelous Marvin Hagler this week’s Monday LunchBox has been temporarily suspended.
Farewell to the King
The Undisputed sends it heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Marvelous Marvin Hagler the former undisputed middleweight champion of the world who sadly passed away in New Hampshire, USA yesterday at aged 66. Marvin’s life and contribution to the sport of boxing will never be forgotten and will be commemorated and celebrated in …
The Weekender
The Biggest Little Men For the casual fight fan the lens of the sport is naturally focused on the big men, generally from middleweight (11st 6lbs/160lbs) up to heavyweight (no limit). The big guys usually attract the attention, and with it, the big bucks. However, for the aficionado the greater fighters, and frequently fights, are …
‘The Fight’
Fight of the Century Exactly 50 years ago tonight, roughly around 3:00 GMT, the first bell sounded for an event that’s gone down in the long annals of sporting history as one, if not the, greatest of all time. Certainly one that comfortably competes as the greatest of the twentieth century. On Monday 8th March …
The Monday LunchBox
Reflections on another Canelo victory The WBC mandatory challenger was grossly inadequate – Despite two months of preparation the ‘Turkish Wolf’ turned out to be more a ‘lamb in wolf’s clothing’. No one should doubt the bravery of a fighter stepping into the ring but Avni Yildirim’s challenge was sub-standard. It was not that he …
