Boxing North East
An unlikely couple perhaps. But a combination which is continuing to flourish. That is the coach and fighter partnership between Neil Fannan, 65 years young, and his 26-year-old light-welterweight Nathan …
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Fight fans are fewer in number these days – most who attend shows now are supporters, friends and family of the individual boxers. But for those in the North-East who …
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Nathan Forrest is counting down the days to the biggest night of his boxing life. The undefeated 25-year-old, already a Northern Area champion, has won a place in the WBC …
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Gemma Richardson is well aware of the ring steps she is walking in when she climbs through the ropes at Bolton for the first time as a professional. The 23-year-old, …
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Looking forward to a glorious future and putting the past firmly behind her. That is ex-Great Britain amateur star Gemma Richardson, who will make her professional debut in Bolton this …
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Nathan Forrest hopes Saturday’s date on Valentine Fight Night will be the prelude to something Grand. The unbeaten 25-year-old takes on Scotland’s Donnie McInnes over six rounds on the Shamrock …
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A perfect 10. That is what is in prospect for Travis Waters when he takes to the ring for the first time in 2025 this weekend. The undefeated Sunderland southpaw …
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One of Great Britain’s most decorated boxing talents has turned professional and made the North-East her base. Gemma Richardson has left Team GB to join the paid ranks with the …
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Back and ready to entertain. That is Greg O’Neil who makes his long awaited return this Saturday in Houghton, where he fights Josh Cook on the VIP promotion. The boxer, …
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Undefeated Hartlepool prospect Jason Cumming is ready for his first significant step up in boxing head on this weekend. The exciting fighter, known as ‘The Engine’ because of his phenomenal …
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