Boxing North East
Close, but no cigar. That was the story of Liam Conroy’s bid to become the WBO’s European light-heavyweight champion. The Cumbrian was beaten by Northern Ireland’s Steven Ward in an …
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Sometimes the best things in life are not planned, they just happen. That is certainly the case in point with Anth Ornsby, who is just weeks away from boxing at …
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Birtley’s appetite for medals is insatiable. No matter what the combination of boxers, the fighting men and women of the Co Durham club pile up appearances on the podium. And …
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Golden boy Pat McCormack will begin his bid for European Games glory on Saturday. The Commonwealth Games and European Union champion is Great Britain’s hot pick in the boxing ring …
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North-East boxing legend Billy Hardy is the latest recipient of the Maurice Cullen Trophy. Hardy’s outstanding five decades in boxing has been recognised by the Northern Area Council of the …
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Let’s get ready to Rumble. There are just four weeks to go before the annual outdoor bash at the Stadium of Light. Sadly, the event on Sunday, July 14 has …
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Joe Maphosa is gearing up to his next fight and getting ever closer to challenging for championships. The Thornaby boxer is one of the star attractions at Dunston’s Lancastrian Suite …
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Troy Williamson is expecting “rounds” when he takes part in one of the biggest shows of the year. The Darlington middleweight faces Edwin Palacios over eight rounds in Leeds on …
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Here is a question to start off with. It’s not a quiz, just a genuine question. Name a quality boxer from the North-East that you miss, perhaps someone who moved …
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Troy Williamson hopes it is not too long before he is in the thick of the middleweight championship scene – and a re-match with Jack Flatley. The undefeated Darlington fighter …
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