Boxing North East
3-0 to Newcastle was a popular result on Saturday. After Rafa Benitez’s side sent Southampton packing 3-0, Tyneside’s fighters on Phil Jeffries’ first show of 2018 inflicted the same score …
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It was the night of the debut at Rainton Meadows and Chris Grout did not fluff his lines on the big stage. Three of the eight bouts on the Phil …
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“T-T-Teessiders”. Expect that chant to be ringing around boxing venues for a year or four. The Hill brothers are on their climb to the top and they have a lot …
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Three Geordies and a Mackem. It’s not the start of a joke. Tyneside trio James Conlon, Kris Pilkington and Mark Taylor will tonight take to the ring at Rainton Meadows …
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Watch out, there is a new Sand-man on the prowl. South Shields fighter Chris Grout will make his professional debut on Saturday night at Houghton. Grout, trained by Dave Binns …
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Darren Surtees is being tipped for a rapid ascent up the title ladder. The 23-year-old returns to action on Saturday night when he faces London tough guy Jordan Grannum at …
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Scotty Cardle is adamant he will show he is “the best in Britain” by ending Lewis Ritson’s as British champion. Two of the nation’s best lightweights collide at the O2 …
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Teesside’s Twin peaks are ready to rumble. The Hill brothers, Tom and Joe, will box this Saturday at Houghton-le-Spring, undefeated Tom making his third professional appearance and Joe setting out …
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Josh Kelly has been given the perfect birthday present a maiden first international title fight in front of over 70,000 fans. Promoter Eddie Hearn announced the Sunderland boxer, 24 today, will fight …
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Lewis Ritson hopes his dazzling run of domestic form is “just the beginning” of his time at the top of the sport. The 24-year-old Geordie will defend his British lightweight …
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