Female numbers increase at O’Tooles as women’s boxing grows
Newcastle boxing could not be in better health. There is no doubting that, but a booming gym is seeing its female boxing numbers grow. O’Tooles only began trading this year …
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Chad Ellis / Joe Hill / Kris Pilkington / Kyle Redfearn / Lawrence Osueke / Lewis Ritson / Newcastle
Metro Arena will be good but there is some exciting action to watch first
The North-East is on tenterhooks for the title assaults of Lewis Ritson and Glenn Foot in just six weeks time. Wednesday’s big media conference only served to whet the appetite …
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Lewis Ritson-Francesco Patera: I can handle his power says Belgian challenger
Francesco Patera believes he will “handle” Lewis Ritson’s power when he returns to Newcastle next month for his European title shoot-out. The Belgian will start as the outsider against the …
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European challenger Lewis Ritson handed opponent for Amir Khan undercard at Birmingham
Lewis Ritson’s trainer would love the European title challenger to get some rounds under his belt in Birmingham but he won’t be changing the fighter’s style. So says Neil Fannan …
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Chad Ellis / Darlington / Ellis Corrie / Joe Hill / Kris Pilkington / Kyle Redfearn / Lawrence Osueke / Newcastle / Tom Whitfield
Tasty Tyneside derby to headline first North-East show of new season
North-East boxing’s first fight night of the 2018-19 season is looking in great shape. That was the message from Steve Wraith who co-promotes the Saturday, September 8 action at Dunston. …
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Savannah Marshall to fight on Pulev-Fury world heavyweight showdown
Savannah Marshall is set for a big overseas mission after getting a spot on the undercard of Hughie Fury’s IBF world heavyweight title eliminator. Marshall will box on the ‘Fire …
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Thomas Essomba fights Scotland wonderkid Lee McGregor for Commonwealth title
Thomas Essomba is back on the title trail after being handed a shot at the vacant Commonwealth bantamweight championship. The North-East boxer will fight Scotland’s wonder kid Lee McGregor at …
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Lewis Ritson says ‘I am unstoppable in my backyard’ ahead of European showdown
Lewis Ritson says he feels “unstoppable” and that could spell painful news for Francesco Patera in Newcastle on October 13. The rivals will meet at the Metro Radio Arena for …
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IBF European champion Tommy Ward to box on Lewis Ritson/ Glenn Foot show in Newcastle
Tommy Ward has been given a place at the ball in Newcastle with his coach convinced his own big night is just around the corner. The International Boxing Federation’s new …
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Lewis Ritson out to rule Europe but don’t expect a surrender from Francesco Patera
Lewis Ritson is already the king of Great Britain – now is the time to conquer the continent. The unbeaten Geordie terminator will challenge for the vacant European lightweight title …
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