Boxing North East
Six of the best. That is the best synopsis of Ben Marksby’s professional journey so far. Darlington consistently delivers in the boxing ring with Troy Williamson and Ellis Corrie bringing …
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“I want to fight at the Stadium of Light, that’s my dream.” That was the reaction of Josh Kelly after becoming the British light-middleweight champion following on a Sunderland masterclass …
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A long time in the pipeline but well worth the wait. That is Alex Farrell, who is preparing for his eagerly anticipated first professional appearance on the European mainland, a …
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Christmas is around the corner and so too is an even bigger cracker: Troy Williamson v Josh Kelly. Just five Fridays from now, two of the North-East’s fighting greats will …
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Heading for some huge nights in boxing. That’s unbeaten middleweight Mark Dickinson, who has joined fellow Ben Davison-trained prospect Pat McCormack in signing for Matchroom. Eddie Hearn unveiled the pair, …
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One of the greatest British fighters of our generation. Eddie Hearn, the author of those nine words, has never knowingly undersold anyone or anything in boxing. But the Matchroom supremo …
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In a great place and in a great camp. That’s April Hunter who is aiming to “produce a stand-out performance” in London this weekend on the Savannah Marshall v Claressa …
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NOT the title he was looking for. But if Cyrus Pattinson can get the better of Jorick Luisetto for the IBO Continental welterweight belt then his career will be taking …
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If you asked North-East boxing aficionados for an inactive fighter they would love to see active again it would be fair to predict the name Jeff Saunders might crop up …
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Back in action and in the North-East too. That’s Pat McCormack who will join Wearside neighbour and former Rio Olympics team-mate, Josh Kelly, on Channel 5’s show in Newcastle on …
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