Thomas Essomba set for first defence of English bantamweight title
Sunderland have never had it so good inside the square ring. At least not for some time. The city has three current champions, all of whom have the qualities to …
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Champ Glenn Foot approaching four key days inside and outside the ring
Glenn Foot is fast approaching four key days in his career, inside and outside the ring. The Sunderland fighter will learn news of a proposed British light-welterweight title match ahead …
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Josh Kelly is out to solve Kris George puzzle in Commonwealth title fight
Josh Kelly is not just a pretty face. You will not find a deeper thinker in the game than this talented welterweight. Certainly not those who ply their trade inside …
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All Glenn Foot wants are wins whether it’s at the dog track or in the ring
Glenn Foot can’t stay out of the winner’s enclosure. Foot tasted victory at Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium at the weekend when one of his dogs won on her debut. You …
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Phil Jeffries-Steve Wraith alliance is surely great news for North-East boxing
Not that long ago they were arch-rivals. Now watch out for them announcing their engagement! Forgive the slight exaggeration, OK, major exaggeration, but how good to see the North-East’s principal …
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Josh Leather-Glenn Foot 2: British title derby may well be on after all
Shout up if you want to see Josh Leather-Glenn Foot 2. It may happen yet. The British Boxing Board of Control have extended the purse bids process for a further month, …
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Wearside fight figure signs two exciting Tyneside talents Laws and Wilkinson
Phil Jeffries has crossed the Tyne to further strengthen his Wearside boxing stable. The Sunderland manager and promoter has signed two Geordies, Joe Laws and Terry Wilkinson, while also getting …
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Isaac Macleod loses in semis at Ultimate Boxer as Big Narstie turns air blue
Isaac Macleod experienced his maiden professional defeat as his dreams of Ultimate Boxxer competition, but enhanced his reputation along the way. The Sunderland boxer reached the semi-final at the Manchester …
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Ultimate Boxxer: Is this Isaac Macleod’s time to make his breakthrough
Will this be Isaac Macleod’s time to move into the limelight? The Sunderland welterweight and his fans will hope so. Macleod is one of eight unbeaten hopefuls counting down the …
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Joe and Tom Hill will fight for Ivy-Louise at Summer Rumble
Big hitters with big hearts. That is the story of the Hill brothers who have vowed to help seriously-ill youngster Ivy-Louise Gawthorpe. Peterlee-trained Joe and Tom (pictured above) have pledged …
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