David Haye will face off against Tony Bellew at the O2 Arena in a rematch of their huge boxing fight 14 months ago. During that dramatic contest Haye started strongly before suffering an achilles injury in the sixth round. Bellew went onto win that fight, which had a bitter war of words leading up to […]
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The boxing trainer brothers of Victoria’s Secret models each reveal the best exercise to do if you’re short on time
Kobox We asked two trainers at London’s Kobox boxing studio for their go-to moves when they’re short on time. Toby Huntington-Whiteley, 28, and Antoine Dunn, 25, are the younger siblings of British former Victoria’s Secret models Rosie and Jourdan. When you’re trying to get fit, having a rest day can reduce your momentum. One day off can quickly turn […]
‘The mack is back!’: Fury returns to boxing
Video ‘The mack is back!’: Fury returns to boxing1:42 Boxing: Tyson Fury will return to the ring declaring ‘the mack is back’ after confirming he will fight an unnamed opponent on June 9. The former champ also couldn’t help taking a swipe at British star Anthony Joshua saying he’s ‘no chance’ against Fury. April 13th […]
Journeyman review: Paddy Considine’s tale of boxing heartbreak
The T-shirts are probably being printed already. Journeyman doesn’t land the punches you’d expect from a boxing movie. In his second film as a director, Paddy Considine plays Matty, an ageing champion who suffers an unexplained brain injury in his final fight. Performances are excellent but, as this is essentially a disability weepie, I needed […]
This is everything boxing champion Anthony Joshua eats for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Getty Images World heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua has proven he can stomach a fight — but this diet plan shows he can stomach a massive amount of food, too. Joshua is best known for rising off from the canvas to knock Wladimir Klitschko down and out in a heavyweight fight for the ages last […]
Sport Relief: Helen Skelton leaves viewers GOBSMACKED after ferocious boxing match
Helen Skelton took on Camilla Thurlow in a boxing match on Sport Relief this evening. Although the women were introduced with funny nicknames, the pair quickly dove into a vicious battle. Helen in particular took on another persona as she put the pressure on Camilla and didn’t let off for three rounds. Fans were absolutely […]
Boxing schedule, April 2018: Every major fight date and card including Amir Khan
Khan has not been in competitive action since May 2016, when he took on Canelo Alvarez in Las Vegas and was knocked out in the sixth round. The Brit drew plaudits for holding his own up to that point, but his boxing reputation has diminished since with a very public divorce and reconciliation with his […]
The Era of the Boxing Promoter Is Over
Fourteen undefeated boxers had gathered inside the Cipriani ballroom in Manhattan in January, as Showtime — in partnership with Premier Boxing Champions — announced plans for 10 main events running through June. But among the fighters, one stood out. IBF welterweight world champion Errol Spence is boxing’s fastest-rising star; with his next fight, slated for […]
America's Heavyweight Boxing Champ Wants to Rewrite History
Two days before his sixth straight WBC heavyweight championship defense, this time against Bermane Stiverne, Deontay Wilder sits in the balcony of Manhattan’s Edison Ballroom, staring down at — no, through — the throngs of media waiting for him to speak. Moments later, onstage, he’ll stare through Stiverne too. “Once I hit 15 knockouts in […]
Kellie Maloney: Could former promoter return to boxing? Big career decision hints at move
The former promoter, who helped Lennox Lewis become world heavyweight champion, has quit her job as landlady of a pub in Kent. Kellie, known as Frank before a sex change, was one of the most high-profile promoters in the sport alongside the likes of Don King and Frank Warren in an era of big-name heavyweights. […]