Boxing North East
Has defeat to Josh Leather, as controversial and bitter as it was, been the best thing that could have happened to Glenn Foot? No-one enjoys losing but since being outpointed …
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Lewis Ritson’s boss admits his boxer’s second British title defence has left him in a slightly awkward position. Phil Jeffries told punch-lines that he likes challenger, Scotty Cardle, and the …
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Cyrus Pattinson will pull on the Great Britain vest this week when the British Lionhearts hit the road in the World Series of Boxing. The 23-year-old makes his first WSB …
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Steve Wraith has pulled a tasty derby out of the bag for the return of pro boxing to South Shields. The Newcastle promoter will stage Anthony Nelson’s comeback on Saturday, …
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Tommy Ward has no date yet and has a pound or 13 to shed, but he’s looking ready for his re-match with Jazza Dickens. The British champion clinched win number …
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3-0 to Newcastle was a popular result on Saturday. After Rafa Benitez’s side sent Southampton packing 3-0, Tyneside’s fighters on Phil Jeffries’ first show of 2018 inflicted the same score …
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It was the night of the debut at Rainton Meadows and Chris Grout did not fluff his lines on the big stage. Three of the eight bouts on the Phil …
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“T-T-Teessiders”. Expect that chant to be ringing around boxing venues for a year or four. The Hill brothers are on their climb to the top and they have a lot …
Read More Three Geordies and a Mackem. It’s not the start of a joke. Tyneside trio James Conlon, Kris Pilkington and Mark Taylor will tonight take to the ring at Rainton Meadows …
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Watch out, there is a new Sand-man on the prowl. South Shields fighter Chris Grout will make his professional debut on Saturday night at Houghton. Grout, trained by Dave Binns …
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