(co-wrote by Michael Readman) -This Saturday night, the 20th of April, heavyweight contender Tyson Fury faces what is expected to be his toughest test to date when he meets former IBF cruiserweight champion Steve “USS” Cunningham at the Madison Square Garden in New York City.During the 188th edition of “On The Ropes” boxing radio I…
It has been just over a week since boxing fans were treated once again to a terrific fight from Mike Alvarado and Brandon Rios. With the result of the fight now settling in for both fighters and with myself having had a chance to speak to Brandon Rios, there was only one piece of business…
When Brandon Rios stepped back in the ring for a rematch with Mike Alvarado, many fans hoped that the fight could live up to the hype and that they could see another fight of the year type bout.Fans were not disappointed, as there were flashes of the first fight, with both fighters trading shots, and…
Big George Foreman is set to make his return to HBO broadcasting this Saturday night to commentate an event in Macau, China. It has been over 8 years since George has called an HBO event and joining him in this comeback will be a familiar face, as he will again be teamed up with Larry…
Sometimes in boxing, when the fight does not go as planned, it’s the best thing that can happen to you. Never was that more true then when undefeated WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley faced Ruslan Provodnikov last Saturday night (16th of March). The fight saw the champion stunned at various points during the fight and…
It’s been just over 3 months since 34 year old Ricky Hatton decided to retire from the sport following a 9th round knockout loss to former world champion Vyacheslav Senchenko. The bout saw the former light welterweight champion of the world have his moments early and also showing signs of rust from the 3 year…
It has been 3 years since they last met in the ring, the first being a great give and take match that was many peoples fight of the year for 2010. I had a catch up with Carl “The Cobra” Froch on the 186th edition of “On The Ropes” to discuss the fight that many…
Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez is riding high going into 2013, as last year saw him regain the WBC title belt with his thrilling fight against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. That fight brought Martinez on the edge of losing everything in the final round of a bout that almost saw a son, repeat the history of his…
Andy Lee is set to make his return to the ring February 9th against journeyman fighter Anthony Fitzgerald. It has been 8 months since we last saw Andy in the ring, losing to Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. in 7 rounds in his first shot at a title belt, and sadly it was not the only…
The sport of boxing in known for many things, but one of it’s most negative aspects is controversy. Boxing produces controversy in many ways, whether it is judging, drug use or corruption, it seems to be a never ending problem. During my 184th edition of “On The Ropes” I was joined by trainer Naazim Richardson…
Scott Harrison has been sentenced to another four years in prison for an alleged assault that happened in 2007. Harrison is alleged to have assaulted 3 men outside a Spanish brothel in May 2007. He is expected to appeal the sentence but if unsuccessful this would surely put an end to his boxing comeback. ‘The…
English Heavyweight Dillian Whyte was today informed that he has tested positive for a banned substance. Whyte tested positive for Methylhexaneamine (DMAA) which is found in the supplement “Jack3d”. The Londoner was due to fight John McDermott at the end of this month but will now face a ban from Boxing. Tony Dodson and Enzo…
Riddick Bowe vs Evander Holyfield II World Heavyweight Championship November 6th, 1993 – Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Sam Maxwell and Joe Joyce won gold medals for GB Boxing at the Tammer tournament in Tampere, Finland, this weekend. Silver medals were secured by Jack Bateson, Qais Ashfaq and Joe Cordina, and Chantelle Cameron and Charlie Edwards won bronze. Liverpool lightweight Maxwell’s performance earned him the Most Stylish Boxer trophy, voted for by officials,…
Nathan Cleverly defended his WBO light heavyweight belt with a 8th round stoppage of Shawn Hawk. The Welshman swept the early rounds, before wearing down Hawk as the fight went on. The win never looked in doubt for Cleverly, with his work rate and combinations getting the better of his opponent. Hawk shown little sign…
Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff will face Richard Dawson (2-0) on November 30th, according to reports. Flintoff, 34, has only recently took up the sport but was this week granted a BBBofC license. On the undercard at the Manchester Arena is a clash of unbeaten welterweights. Denton Vassell defends his Commenwealth title against Ronnie Heffron.
The Welshman swept the early rounds, before wearing down Hawk as the fight went on. The win never looked in doubt for Cleverly, with his work rate and combinations getting the better of his opponent.
