
Martin Upfold
Sports Journalist · 45 articles



Conor McGregor’s Boxing Skills Dismissed By Freddie Roach
Hall of Fame trainer Freddie Roach believes Conor McGregor is hugely lacking in terms of boxing skill and acumen. Roach is the long time trainer who’s stable is a who’s who list of legendary fighters that including the likes of Manny Pacquaio, Benard Hopkins, Miguel Cotto but to name a few. Speaking of the subject […]

Viva Las Vegas: USA To Host Joshua vs Klitschko Rematch
Anthony Joshua’s promoter Eddie Hearn announced that Las Vegas will likely host his proposed rematch with Wladimir Klitschko. Eddie Hearn has sensationally revealed that he’s been working behind the scenes to broaden Joshua’s appeal in America by having him fight in Las Vegas. Joshua, the IBF, WBA and IBO champion, has seen his popularity surge […]

Watch: Oscar De La Hoya Attempts To End Feud With Conor McGregor’s Promoter
The war of words that has been rumbling between Golden Boy head honcho Oscar De La Hoya and UFC president Dana White for weeks now may finally be over. The two fistic supremos had clashed over the scheduling of the upcoming Mayweather and McGregor matchup. White has been taking a break from his high-profile role […]

Boxing Legend Slams Mayweather For ‘Lack of Respect’
Bernard Hopkins, the former undisputed middleweight and light heavyweight champion, has come out against the forthcoming Floyd Mayweather against Conor Mcgregor. Mayweather has been in retirement since 2015. He still remains the biggest draw and perhaps most skilled fighter in the sport though. McGregeor meanwhile is a comparative complete novice when it comes to pure […]

Anthony Joshua Fight Promised To Deontay Wilder
Deontay Wilder demands Anthony Joshua fight although he has also been offered £2.35 million to take on fellow Londoner Dillian Whyte. WBC Heavyweight Champion, Deontay Wilder wants the opportunity to unify the division by taking on lineal champion Anthony Joshua. Joshua currently holds the IBF and WBA heavyweight belts and is widely expected to take on […]

Tony Bellew Eager To Face Andre Ward Next
Pound for pound king, Andre Ward, has emerged as a credible next opponent for WBO cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew. After knocking out top-ranked light heavyweight Sergey Kovalev last week, Ward was quick to talk up the prospect of moving up to heavyweight to challenge Anthony Joshua. However, sources from Ward’s camp have stated that enthusiasm for […]

McGregor Teases ‘Something Big Is Coming’ Hinting Fight With Mayweather Is On
UFC Kingpin Drops Biggest Hint Yet That Boxing Super Fight Will Happen Conor Mcgregor, who had been usually quiet of late, has finally broken his silence to reveal that “something big is coming.” Something BIG is coming #BP pic.twitter.com/Rm9L66FkfZ — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) June 11, 2017 McGregror, the UFC’s lightweight champion, has already signed his part of […]

Tyson Fury Wants Comeback Fight Against Tony Bellew
Bellew reveals talks have taken place with Fury’s camp Rumours have started to build that Tyson Fury wants to make his return against a fellow British fighter. With Anthony Joshua pencilled in to for a rematch against Ukrainian Wladimir Klitshcko, it’s pretty clear this will not be Tyson’s first fight back. However don’t be disappointed fight […]

Ryan Burnett Defeats Lee Haskins To Seal World Title In Belfast
Ryan Burnett stunned Lee Haskins to became Northern Ireland’s first world bantamweight champion in 20 years on Saturday. It wasn’t without controversy though, as the Northern Irish superstar had to settle for a highly questionable split points decision despite dominating the bout start to finish. Promoter Eddie Hearn went on record, stating that the judge who […]

Anthony Joshua Smashes Record On The BBC
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua recently cemented his status as Britain’s number one sporting superstar following his appearance on The Graham Norton show. The champion was put to the test, competing against a panel of celebrities that included Greg Davies, Martin Freeman and Rachel Weisz, to see who had the hardest punch. Unsurprisingly, Joshua broke the […]