Rob Edwards

Sports Journalist · 55 articles

Hearn Compares Boxing To UFC When Talking About Problems In The Sport
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Hearn Compares Boxing To UFC When Talking About Problems In The Sport

Eddie Hearn has compared the UFC to boxing when talking about the biggest issue in the sport. Hearn has been a long time admirer of the UFC and its president Dana White, having previously called him the ‘best promoter in the world’. The Matchroom boss has not hidden the fact that he’s stolen ideas from […]

Top Promoter Calls Mike Tyson ‘A Thug And A Bully’
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Top Promoter Calls Mike Tyson ‘A Thug And A Bully’

It’s fair to say there is no one quite like Mike Tyson in the sport of boxing. From quotes such as ‘I want to eat your children’ in post fight interviews to crying and showing his emotional side on his podcast, he is truly one of a kind. Frank Warren, 70, who promoted Tyson’s fights […]

Who Is Dillon Danis? All You Need To Know About KSI’s Next Opponent
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Who Is Dillon Danis? All You Need To Know About KSI’s Next Opponent

The latest instalment of ‘crossover’ boxing from DAZN and Misfits took place in Texas recently, and on fight night, Dillon Danis was announced as KSI’s next opponent. The two will square off at Wembley Arena on 14th January 2023. Who exactly is Dillon Danis though? Dillon Danis is a 29 year old American mixed martial […]

Jack Catterall Questions Josh Taylor Trainer Change Ahead Of Rematch
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Jack Catterall Questions Josh Taylor Trainer Change Ahead Of Rematch

Jack Catterall has questioned Josh Taylor’s decision to switch trainers to Joe McNally ahead of their rematch next year. Catterall was speaking on the Lightweight Boxing Show this week on the super lightweight world champion’s decision. “The fight’s 12-14 weeks away. I don’t know if you can change somebody who’s boxed all their life in […]

Eddie Hearn Disagrees With WBC Decision To Remove Conor Benn From Rankings
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Eddie Hearn Disagrees With WBC Decision To Remove Conor Benn From Rankings

Eddie Hearn has explained why he doesn’t believe Conor should have been removed from the WBC rankings. Earlier this month Matchroom had requested to have Conor Benn reinstated in the world rankings in relation to the ongoing scenario regarding Benn’s failed drugs test which caused his fight with Chris Eubank Jr to be postponed. The […]

Another Top Trainer Throws Hat In The Ring For Anthony Joshua Job
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Another Top Trainer Throws Hat In The Ring For Anthony Joshua Job

With Anthony Joshua’s trainer situation seemingly up in the air again, another world-renowned coach has their say on the possibility of training the two-time world heavyweight champion. In an interview with SecondsOut in the week, Shane McGuigan was asked if he’d train ‘AJ’ if the opportunity arose, and went on to say what he would […]

Furious Carl Froch Rips Up List Of Boxers As It Included Jake Paul
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Furious Carl Froch Rips Up List Of Boxers As It Included Jake Paul

British boxing legend Carl Froch has again hit out at YouTuber-turned-boxer, Jake Paul, following his recent win over Anderson Silva. It comes after he said Paul was ‘pretending’ and ‘conning people’ on William Hill’s podcast last month. Froch made his most recent comments whilst appearing on his old rival George Groves’ podcast. Froch and Groves […]

Rahman Jr Dropped And Beaten By Greg Hardy In Four Round Thriller
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Rahman Jr Dropped And Beaten By Greg Hardy In Four Round Thriller

The Misfits & DAZN X Series is made for shock value, and the third edition in Austin, Texas threw up a big one on Saturday as Hasim Rahman Jr lost to Greg Hardy. Hardy is a former American footballer and MMA fighter. He weighed in 94lb heavier than Rahman Jr’s 226lb. Still, Rahman Jr was […]

Chisora Says Tyson Fury Was A Better Fighter In 2014
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Chisora Says Tyson Fury Was A Better Fighter In 2014

World heavyweight title challenger, Derek Chisora, has claimed that his upcoming opponent and long time rival, Tyson Fury, is a worse fighter than when they last fought in 2014. Speaking to BT Sport ahead of his trilogy with ‘The Gypsy King’, Chisora said that he has already faced the best version of Fury. “I think […]

Derek Chisora Reveals How He’ll Celebrate If He Beats Tyson Fury
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Derek Chisora Reveals How He’ll Celebrate If He Beats Tyson Fury

Derek Chisora has revealed how he’ll celebrate if he is to beat Tyson Fury in their trilogy bout on December 3 in London. Chisora is vowing to finally get a win against Fury at the third attempt. In an interview with BT Sport, Chisora was asked what his next move will be if he reigns […]

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