Martin Upfold

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Shawn Porter Demolishes Berto In Brooklyn
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Shawn Porter Demolishes Berto In Brooklyn

Shawn Porter stopped Andre Berto in nine rounds at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday. His victory makes him the mandatory challenger for the WBC welterweight belt and sets up a likely rematch with unified champion Keith ‘One Time’ Thurman. The build up to the fight promised much. Porter possesses an all action style […]

Handbags at Dawn: Tyson’s Twitter War Continues!
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Handbags at Dawn: Tyson’s Twitter War Continues!

Everyone’s favourite twitter troll (and former undisputed heavyweight champion) Tyson Fury has come back firing in the latest round of his online sledging match with Anthony Joshua. Just in case you’re not up to speed, you can read all about their previous histrionics here. Widening his gaze to include the wider heavyweight division and matchmaker Eddie […]

Win Or Bust For Murray
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Win Or Bust For Murray

Expect fireworks this weekend when veteran contenders Martin Murray and Gabriel Rosado lay it all on the line at the Liverpool Echo Arena on Saturday. This fight promises to be an absolute barnstormer, but don’t just take our word for it! Believe me when I say next weekend has the potential to be one of the […]

Did Floyd’s First ‘Loss’ Come 15 Years Ago?
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Did Floyd’s First ‘Loss’ Come 15 Years Ago?

It’s easy to forget that it hasn’t all been plain sailing for Floyd Mayweather. In fact despite being widely regarded as one of the finest defensive boxers ever, there’s a fair argument to make that Floyd Mayweather’s vast earning potential is built upon his undefeated record. Fifteen years ago however, he nearly blew it all […]

Prince Harry: Boxing Saved My Life
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Prince Harry: Boxing Saved My Life

In a welcome change of events, the mainstream media across the globe have had a positive news story on the sweet science to share. Following a candid interview with the Daily Telegraph’s Bryony Gordon, Prince Harry revealed that boxing had saved him from having a ‘complete breakdown.’   In a boldly courageous move, HRH divulged […]

Fury & Joshua’s Latest Twitter Spat Escalates Quickly
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Fury & Joshua’s Latest Twitter Spat Escalates Quickly

Never one to shy away from the limelight, former undisputed heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has taken another swipe at Anthony Joshua. No doubt wanting to keep his name in the media spotlight as the build up to Joshua’s bout with Klitschko gathers pace. Fury took took to Twitter earlier today to declare that Joshua was […]

Burns Weighs In Heavy For Unification Bout
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Burns Weighs In Heavy For Unification Bout

Ricky Burns tipped the scales at 9st 13lbs 4oz ahead of his Super-Lightweight unification fight on Saturday. His opponent Julius Indongo, although in many respects the bigger man, came in a touch lighter at 9st 13lbs 0.25oz. Burns appeared in high spirits ahead of what promises to be an enthralling contest, declaring “the hunger is still there and […]

Burns & Edwards Headline Action Packed Easter Weekend
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Burns & Edwards Headline Action Packed Easter Weekend

Never one to turn down a fight, Scotland’s favourite son Ricky Burns is set to risk it all this weekend in a Super Lightweight unification bout against hard hitting Namibian Julius Indongo. Although Burns can draw on home advantage when he fights in Glasgow on Saturday night. This fight is no easy match up. Indongo, […]

Lomachenko Cements Status as Boxing’s New Pound-For-Pound King
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Lomachenko Cements Status as Boxing’s New Pound-For-Pound King

Ukrainian Vasyl Lomachenko retained his WBO super featherweight belt in style on Saturday. The two-time Olympic gold medalist was in dominant form. Showcasing astounding footwork, speed and movement, Lomachenko made a big statement by forcing his second straight opponent to quit before the final bell.   A tough challenger, Jason Sosa was game throughout. In […]

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