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McCrory matchup is career-defining for Craig Richards, Hearn and Sims agree

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NINE months to the day of a surprisingly wide 12-round decision defeat by Willy Hutchinson in Riyadh, British light-heavyweight contender Craig Richards will find himself navigating choppy waters on away soil once again – this time knowing another loss could spell the end of his decade-long professional career.

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George Liddard embracing pressure before Derrick Osaze step-up in O2 headliner

George Liddard and Derrick Osaze at the Weigh In ahead of their fight this weekend, at Canary Wharf on January 28, 2025 in London, England. .

George Liddard believes he’s matured exponentially, both physically and mentally over the past year-and-a-half as the Billericay man seeks to prove why he’s Britain’s best at 160lbs. The 22-year-old must first get past Derrick Osaze this weekend in his first main event matchup on Matchroom’s NXTGN bill. Continue reading “George Liddard embracing pressure before Derrick Osaze step-up in O2 headliner”

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Cordina compels future foes after edging majority decision nod vs. spirited Vasquez

Joe Cordina fights Edward Vazquez at Casino de Monte-Carlo on November 4, 2023 in Monaco, Monaco.

Joe Cordina was the first to acknowledge Saturday night wasn’t his best showing, but the 31-year-old would’ve learned from the experience and more importantly, remained unbeaten after a majority decision (114-114, 116-112 x 2) win over a gamely effort by Edward Vasquez in their Monte-Carlo main event. Continue reading “Cordina compels future foes after edging majority decision nod vs. spirited Vasquez”

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O’Shaquie Foster did his part, now Joe Cordina must complete Monaco mission

As the Welshman longs for future unification fights and big-money bouts to fully maximise the prime of his career, he faces an unheralded IBF super-featherweight world title defence this weekend in the form of Edward Vasquez in Monaco as WBC champion O’Shaquie Foster called for a unification bout this past week after winning a topsy-turvy firefight against Rocky Hernandez. Continue reading “O’Shaquie Foster did his part, now Joe Cordina must complete Monaco mission”