Chris Eubank Jnr is no stranger to the boxing world. Being the son of the legendary Chris Eubank, it was always likely that he would step in to the ring eventually. Roll the clock forward, and you'll see his father spurring him on as he trains, putting rounds in the bank, hoping to go and finish, and add to, the boxing legacy his father worked so hard to build. The pair both have the 'you don't have to like me, but you must respect me' kind of attitude, and although some love it, many don't. However, the Eubanks have moved to explain themselves, and they've revealed their plans to dominate the boxing world. Read More »
Matchroom boxing will host a stunning night of boxing in just under two weeks time, but this is the last serious week of physical training for the fighters. In one week their attention will turn all the more on to their mental preparation for what looks set to be some of the biggest fights of the stars' careers. Tony Bellew, Nathan Cleverly, Anthony Joshua, James DeGale and George Groves will all be in action on one night, but which boxer will well and truly still the show? Read More »
On Nov. 22, the boxing world will be in awe at one of the greatest cards one could ask for. Sometimes, fighting fans are only treated to one superb bout, but Matchroom Boxing has ensured that fans will have an action-packed night of entertainment as Christmas approaches, giving fans an early present. George Groves, Anthony Joshua, Callum Smith, James DeGale, Scott Quigg, Tony Bellew, Nathan Cleverly, Denis Douglin and Michael Sprott are all in action on a night that will provide the world with a ton of unforgettable boxing. Read More »
If you haven't heard of Gennady Golovkin yet, you will soon, and he's making sure of it. The boxing star is crushing opponent after opponent, and he has delivered another sensational knock-out in his latest fight against Marco Antonio Rubio. The huge star continues to improve and only needed two rounds this time around, and the middleweight champion doesn't look like he'll slow down anytime soon. Read More »
The cruiserweight and heavyweight boxing divisions have, for a long while, been the pinnacle of the boxing world. However, it seems they're no longer content with being separated because of a few pounds of weight. Cruiserweights aren't much lighter than heavyweight, but the glory the latter receives seems to weigh a ton more for their self esteem, so could Tony Bellew, Nathan Cleverly and Marco Huck ditch their division, and make a change to their bodies, hoping to get clashes with the likes of Wladimir Klitschko and Anthony Joshua instead? Huck seems prepared to do so, Read More »
Wladimir Klitschko may be the boxing heavyweight champion of the world, but he's already insisted that British boxer Anthony Joshua has all the tools to replace him. Yet again, he's proven the champ is right. A.J. was supposed to have his first 'tough' fight, for the WBC international heavyweight title, and yet again, he won a fight within 2 rounds. The fight was stopped with Denis Bakhtov unable to continue. One of the next fights coming up for the WBC champ could be former world champion David Haye, but how will A.J. perform against the better boxers? Read More »
The entire world loves sports, and many of those people are always lost in trying to find the 'next big thing'. Every once in a while a talent emerges, and shows the whole world that he's for real. Anthony Joshua is doing just that for boxing. In fact, the talented British boxer is so good that he has recently sparred with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko, and received great praise from him. Joshua, unlike many rivals, is fighting every month or two. Next up is Denis Bakhtov, and then Michael Sprott, in fights that will give him an international title, and make him first in line to become the British heavyweight champion. Next up is Wlad's world title. Read More »
Eddie Hearn and his Matchroom boxing team have done it again, scheduling a stunning schedule of boxing for November 22. The event will take place at Liverpool's Echo Arena, and Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly will renew their rivalry, taking one another on in the main event. Also, James DeGale, Callum Smith, Anthony Joshua, Scott Quigg and Jamie McDonnell will be involved, too. Yet again, Matchroom are set to deliver a stunning night of boxing, and one you will want to see one way or another. Read More »
Tony Bellew and Nathan Cleverly have never seen eye to eye, and the pair fought in 2011, and nearly came to blows in 2014 after fighting different opponents. At long last, their highly anticipated rematch has been booked for November, and their feud should come to an end. It will be held at the Echo Arena in Liverpool, and it will be live on Sky Sports. The pair will fight at cruiserweight, and the winner will move closer to getting a world title opportunity. Read More »