Boxing North East
“I hope to bring a bit of entertainment to Sunderland over the next couple of years.” The stated ambition of the Birdman of Ryhope – Aaron Bird, who is back …
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Everyone on planet earth knows of a boxing champion called Ali. Muhammad Ali was ‘The Greatest’ and who would dispute that? Watch out now for an unbeaten fighter from Horden …
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Looking forward to a renewal of hostilities. That is Hartlepool boxer Jason Cumming, who is aiming to make up for lost time when he puts the gloves back on next …
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Savannah Marshall-Claressa Shields: A matter of time or mission impossible? Probably somewhere in between, certainly if the promoter of the self-appointed GWOAT – Greatest Woman of All Time Shields – …
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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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