Daily Archives: January 10, 2025

“It’s big, isn’t it?” said Eddie Hearn of the potential offered by the Australian fight scene.  “I’ve got to be honest – I walked in today and thought, ‘Fucking hell’.” Hearn was talking at the ceremonial weigh-in for Jai Opetaia-David Nyika, attended by…

In front of his raucous Barnsley fans, Callum Simpson made weight at the first time of asking ahead of his British and Commonwealth defense against Steed Woodall. In fact, there were no issues with any of the fighters making weight, although Caroline Dubois, the…

Imane Khelif was one of the stories of 2024 – and she could become the talking point of 2025 if she’s successful in her bid to turn professional. In case you missed it, Khelif won gold in the women’s 66kg boxing tournament at…

Cuba’s Yoenli Hernandez is looking to continue his winning streak in America when he faces Angel Ruiz on February 1. After four consecutive wins, Hernandez, 27, thinks the time is right for him to showcase his talent at the biggest stage of his career.…

Callum Simpson continues to draw inspiration from Kell Brook – even after fighting at Oakwell Football Ground, the home of his beloved Barnsley FC. The 28-year-old on Saturday makes the first defence of his British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles, against Steed Woodall at the…

On Thursday, heavyweight Kingsley Ibeh outweighed opponent Scott Alexander by 70.7lbs ahead for their 10-round main event bout. The heavyweights will do battle Friday as a part of “EQC Fight Night” at the Emerald Queen Casino in Tacoma, Washington. Ibeh, 31, known as…