Boxing

Joseph Parker stays cool in the chaos as Last Crescendo show must go on

Joseph Parker looks on during a press conference ahead of the IBF World Heavyweight Title fight between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker as part of...

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — When Joseph Parker’s longtime manager David Higgins makes a rare public appearance, shuffled off to the side as the undercard press conference unfolds, you can sense something is awry. Even with the Floyd Schofield mess, this was all going too swimmingly.

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Specials

Exclusive: Zhang’s trainer Shaun George talks lessons learned as Kabayel awaits

Zhilei Zhang of Team Queensberry has his gloves tied by trainer Shaun George during the Queensbury v Matchroom 5v5 Media Workouts ahead of his...

It feels like just yesterday, Zhilei Zhang was ripping up the script with a pair of emphatic stoppage victories in the English capital as the divisional landscape dramatically shifted again. Now, he faces another younger, ambitious and unbeaten heavyweight looking to announce himself among the super elite at his expense. So, I spoke to his trainer Shaun George for the inside track. Continue reading “Exclusive: Zhang’s trainer Shaun George talks lessons learned as Kabayel awaits”

Boxing

Ben Shalom: Riakporhe, Clarke and Whittaker all set to return in April

Founder and CEO Ben Shalom speaks to the media during a press conference at Durham Street Auditorium on January 08, 2025 in London, England.

BOXXER chief Ben Shalom was optimistic when previewing the 2025 calendar, providing updates across various weight divisions with activity and momentum in mind during the Azim-Lipinets media day before their first show this year in Sheffield, headlined by Callum Simpson on Saturday night. Continue reading “Ben Shalom: Riakporhe, Clarke and Whittaker all set to return in April”

Archives

Conor Benn’s brilliant R1 finish kickstarts busy night of boxing for prospects

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Conor Benn needed just 80 seconds to retain his WBA Continental welterweight strap with a devastating TKO win over Samuel Vargas, proving the launchpad for a busy night of boxing across American soil as there were also big wins for two heavyweight prospects before 23-year-old welterweight talent Jaron Ennis earned a R6 KO vs. Sergey Lipinets in his main event debut.
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