Boxing North East
Thomas Essomba faces another climb back up boxing’s ladder after surrendering his English bantamweight title. The 30-year-old had challenger Kyle Williams on his backside in the first round of his …
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Not that long ago, Thomas Essomba’s career looked close to being at a dead end. Now the road to glory is very much open. The Sunderland boxer makes the second …
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It’s almost time to Rumble! Of course, the not-so-small matter of the Josh Kelly and Lewis Ritson show at the Metro Radio Arena is the talk of North-East boxing. Kelly, …
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Adam Booth is excited to see Josh Kelly make the next part of his boxing journey by winning the Commonwealth title in Newcastle. His unbeaten welterweight challenges Kris George for …
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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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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 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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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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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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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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