Sports Journalist · 199 articles
On Saturday night Oleksandr Usyk defends the heavyweight titles he wrested from Anthony Joshua last year in a rematch between the Ukrainian and the Briton. Will it be a case of repeat or revenge? Four of the Boxing Social team make their big-fight predictions ahead of Saturday night’s showdown in Saudi Arabia. Craig Scott I’ll […]
This weekend’s heavyweight showdown between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua is far more than a prize fight or a chance for redemption for the Briton. Scratch the surface, and it’s a fight whose turbulent geo-political context reveals uncomfortable truths and complex debates. Luke G. Williams previews the action and examines the context. “How does one […]
Boxing Social writers Garry White and Luke G. Williams go head-to-head to debate the potential outcome of this weekend’s intriguing European and Commonwealth cruiserweight title contest between Chris Billam-Smith and Isaac Chamberlain. Bournemouth-bred White makes the case for Billam-Smith, while Williams puts forward his theory as to why fellow south Londoner Chamberlain may upset the […]
Luke G. Williams reviews Carlos Acevedo’s compelling biography of tragic heavyweight hero Tommy Morrison… Before this review gets into gear, full disclosure is necessary. I’ve previously written a book about Ike Ibeabuchi for Hamilcar – publishers of Carlos Acevedo’s ‘The Duke’, although I’ve never spoken to or corresponded with Acevedo himself. Hamilcar specialise in boxing […]
There is a long and proud tradition of boxing themed films, but – surprisingly – ‘Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher’, released this week via Amazon Prime – is the first to solely focus on the sport’s late 18th and early 19th century heyday. True, there has been the odd film that has touched on […]
Ryan Garcia takes on experienced Dominican Javier Fortuna this Saturday in a Los Angeles lightweight battle. Will it prove a routine assignment for ‘KingRy’ or could he come unstuck? Luke G. Williams previews the action. The day is edging closer when we will discover – finally – whether lightweight Ryan Garcia (22-0, 18 KOs) is […]
Mark Magsayo of the Philippines defends his WBC featherweight title against Mexico’s Rey Vargas at the Alamodome, San Antonio on Saturday night. Luke G. Williams previews a genuine 50-50 clash of unbeaten performers… Mark Magsayo certainly can’t be accused of taking the easy option. To become WBC featherweight champion the exciting Filipino had to battle […]
Derek Chisora and Kubrat Pulev meet this Saturday in a heavyweight rematch at the O2 Arena in London. Luke G. Williams previews the fight and asks whether it’s time for Del Boy to be saved from his own warrior instincts… When should a fighter be protected from themselves? When medical scans or the British Board […]
Mairis Briedis’ promoter Kalle Sauerland has told Boxing Social that the deposed IBF and Ring magazine cruiserweight champion is aiming for a quick return to action after his defeat to Jai Opetaia… When promoter Kalle Sauerland spoke to Boxing Social on Sunday, he still seemed in awe at the savage spectacle conjured by Mairis Briedis […]
Mairis Briedis puts his IBF cruiserweight title on the line this Saturday against Australia’s unbeaten but unproven Jai Opetaia. Will the Latvian prove himself to still be the king of the cruiserweights, or has his time passed? Luke G. Williams previews the action… As surreal contextual sidelines go, this Saturday’s IBF cruiserweight title fight between […]
From fighting Mike Tyson to becoming a social media sensation and appearing in the new boxing film ‘Prizefighter’, the life and times of Julius Francis are never dull. Luke G. Williams speaks to the former British heavyweight champion. Julius Francis has lost none of his capacity for surprise. Hot on the heels of becoming a […]
With potential blockbuster fights on the horizon, undisputed welterweight champion Jessica McCaskill can ill afford to slip up against Alma Ibarra on Saturday night’s triple header world title card in San Antonio. Luke G. Williams previews the action… Now 37, Jessica McCaskill (11-2, 4 KOs) is one of those fighters whose profile currently amounts to […]