Boxing North East
Sunderland struck gold at Wembley, can one of the city’s most gifted boxers do the same at the European Championships? It’s a big ask because Kiaran Macdonald is up against …
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New kid on the international block Joe Tyers can’t wait to take his gifts onto the big tournament stage for the first time. But the 21-year-old is not putting too …
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What a way to start what could be breakthrough year for Kiaran Macdonald. The talented Sunderland southpaw struck gold at the Belgrade Winner tournament, winning the flyweight title in the …
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Boxing brothers Luke and Pat McCormack have finally made their move into the professional ranks by signing with Probellum. The 26-year-old Washington twins said they were “ecstatic” to be joining …
Read More Joe Tyers has celebrated his promotion to GB Boxing’s podium squad by taking the title at the Golden Gong Tournament in North Macedonia. The North-East talent won three bouts in …
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Kiaran Macdonald’s first taste of World Championship boxing was all too short and not so sweet. But it’s given the Sunderland boxer a taste of the big time and he’s …
Read More What a way to step out of the shadows for Kiaran Macdonald. Having helped rival, team-mate and friend Galal Yafai to Olympic gold, the Sunderland boxer now gets the chance …
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Calum French has his sights set on professional glory after calling time on a fine amateur career. The 26-year has put his signature on a long-term promotional deal with Matchroom …
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Can the twins “take over Tokyo”? We’ll know the answer very soon as the McCormacks prepare to open their Olympic campaigns. The Washington brothers, who box for the brilliant Birtley …
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Legend is a word bandied about way too often by journalists. But there is no better word to describe the great Brian London, whose funeral took place this week in …
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