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6 January 2022

Kynoch Boxing back with Stewart Burt vs. Corey McCulloch on Feb. 19

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Stewart Burt vs. Corey McCulloch

Trump Turnberry – 19 February 2022

On Saturday 19th February, Kynoch Boxing will return to Trump Turnberry with a fantastic line-up.

Main Event: Stewart Burt v Corey McCulloch (Scottish Welterweight Title)

Undercard: Arran McGarvie; Darren Johnstone; Elliott O’Donnell; and Haydn Hill.

They are also working on some further additions to the event undercard…

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7 November 2021

Lee Baxter Promotions brings Canadian boxing to Fightzone TV

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Lee Baxter Promotions brings Canadian boxing to Fightzone TV | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

Lee Baxter Promotions has signed an exclusive Canadian output deal with FightZone TV, one of the world’s premiere streaming services for international boxing.

The promotional outlet has signed an long-term deal, which will see Lee Baxter Promotions stage shows across Canada, spotlighting some of the country’s top domestic talent and fighters in world title contention. Baxter will be the exclusive prover of Canadian content for the FightZone TV platform.

It is the first deal of its kind to bring Canadian boxing events to a global streaming platform.

“We are proud to partner with FightZone TV and finally be able to bring Canadian boxing to an accessible global platform,” said Lee Baxter. “The domestic scene in the UK and Europe has always been the gold standard for us in Canada. The way fans follow fighters from their beginnings, the value placed on domestic and Commonwealth titles, and the pipeline for success that creates. Having a broadcast outlet makes building that in Canada possible, and now fans across the world will see that we have the talent in this country to do it.”

The FightZone TV platform is available for $8.99 a month for Canadian subscribers, and will give fans access to FightZone TV’s weekly international bouts, as well as the eight Canadian events to be presented over the next year.

Lee Baxter Promotions has a strong base in Toronto, Ontario, but will also be expanding across the country, where markets have traditionally been underserved.

“There are massive boxing fanbases on both the east and west coast here in Canada, but unless you live there, you wouldn’t know it. We want to be able to showcase those markets, and give fighters from those underserved provinces opportunities to become stars on a global stage as well,” said Baxter.

The shows will primarily be staged on Sunday afternoons, to best accommodate both the Canadian and European audiences.

“For too long boxing has had an obsession with putting everything on a Saturday night, and you have a logjam of content fans have to choose from. Back in the day, big fights were on different days of the week, including Sunday afternoons, and we want to bring that back,” said Baxter.

FightZone TV broadcasts are staffed by veterans of the industry who have handled Sky Sports presentations for decades, meaning the shows will have a high quality feel in a local environment.

“For hardcore fight fans, FightZone TV is the best subscription you can buy, and we believe we’re bringing serious additional value to an already indispensable platform,” said Baxter.

Details for the first Lee Baxter Promotions broadcast on FightZone TV, slated for late 2021, will be released shortly.

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27 August 2021

Jardon defeats Tomlinson, Dave Allen wins in ring return & Sheffield results

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(by Kristian von Sponneck)

Dante Jardon vs. Anthony Tomlinson

Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Sheffield, England 27/8/21

Dante Jardon W KO 9 Anthony Tomlinson

Vacant IBO Intercontinental Welterweight Title

10x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: In an exciting bout, the two went toe-to-toe with the fight in the balance and both fighters exhausted. In the 9th round, Jardon pulled out the KO punch, flooring Tomlinson for the 10 count. Referee was Howard Foster.

Mark Jeffers W PTS 8 Michal Ryba

Supper Middleweight

8x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the 8 round distance with Jeffers winning by the referees score of 80-71 (Jeffers winning every round). Jeffers was credited with a knock down from referee Andy Brook in round 4.

Dave Allen W TKO 2 Andrea Pesce

Heavyweight

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: Allen switched from the head and to the ample body of Italy’s Pesce who was originally a super welterweight. The referee stopped the bout when Pesce was knocked down for the second time. Time of the stoppage was 2:10.

This bout marks the end of a brief retirement of eighteen months against a limited opponent who played his part in the fight. Welcome back the “White Rhino”.

Tommy Hodgson W PTS 4 Naeem Ali

Super Lightweight

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the distance with Hodgson winning his debut by the referees score of 40-36.

Katie Healy W PTS 4 Karina Kopinska

Super Featherweight

4x 2 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the 4 round distance with Healy winning by the referees scorecard of 40-36.

Stevi Levy W PTS 4 Claudia Ferenczi

Super Bantamweight

4x 2 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the distance with Levy winning every round for the referees score of 40-36.

Levi Kinsiona W PTS 4 Lee Connelly

Super Lightweight

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the 4 round distance with Kinsiona winning on points by 40-36.

Jafibus Faure W PTS 4 John Fewkes

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: Faure won by the referees points verdict of 39-38 in a close fight.

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23 August 2021

Hannah Rankin faces Maria Lindberg for the WBA world title on November 5

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Hannah Rankin faces Maria Lindberg for the WBA world title on November 5 | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

Hannah Rankin vs. Maria Lindberg

(Vacant WBA World Female Super Welterweight Title)

(by Kristian von Sponneck)

Hannah Rankin (10-5-0) faces Maria Lindberg (17-7-2) for the vacant WBA female super welterweight title, headlining a Fight Academy show on Friday 5th November.

The bout will be shown live on Fightzone (click below to order the Fightzone monthly subscription).

In her last bout, Rankin won a points decision over Kholosa Ndobayini in Cape Town (March 12th) while Lindberg on short notice challenged Savanah Marshall for the WBO female middleweight title (April 10th), putting on a game challenge but losing in three rounds by KO.

Rankin will be favourite against Sweden’s former world title challenger.

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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21 August 2021

Jez Smith defeats Scott Williams & card results from York Hall, London

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Jez Smith vs. Scott Williams

York Hall, London, England 21/8/21

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Jez Smith W KO 2 Scott Williams

(Super Welterweight)

6x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: In the 2nd round, Smith detonated a left hook to Williams’s body with the referee counting him out. Time of the stoppage was 1:45.

Loranzo Grasso W PTS 4 Kevin McCauley

(Super Welterweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the distance with pro debutant Grasso winning on the refs scorecard of 40-36.

Nathan Mizon W PTS 4 Matar Sambou

(Welterweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the 4 round distance with pro debutant Mizon winning every round for the ref’s score of 40-36.

Amy Andrew W PTS 6 Polina Golubeva

(Super Featherweight)

6x 2 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the 6 round distance with Andrew winning every round on the ref’s scorecard of 60-54. Andrew was making her pro debut.

Obi Egbunike W PTS 6 Dale Arrowsmith

(Super Welterweight)

6x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the distance with Egbunike winning all rounds with the ref’s scorecard of 60-54.

Reiss Taylor W PTS 4 Paul Roberts

(Super Bantamweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: In an early upset, Reiss Taylor outpointed Paul Roberts by a score of 38-37. Taylor scored a knockdown in round 4.

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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20 August 2021

Tomlinson vs. Jardon tops a fantastic night in Sheffield on August 27

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Anthony Tomlinson vs. Dante Jardon

Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England 27/8/21

Sheffield gets a big night of boxing at Ponds Forge Arena on August 27, live on Fightzone.

Topping the show is local fighter Anthony Tomlinson. Undefeated at 13-0 (7), the 29-year-old will take on experienced Mexican, Dante Jardon, 33-6 (24), for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) Inter-Continental Welterweight Title.

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Also undefeated, Sheffield super featherweight Kane Salvin (pictured) will finally get the chance to defend his Central Area Title against Michael Gomez Jr – with the bout originally scheduled then scuppered earlier in the year to allow Kane to recover from illness.

Salvin versus Gomez Jr – which is also an eliminator for the English Title – could well be fight of the night at Ponds Forge. Salvin claimed the belt in an all-action scrap with Sufi Ahmed in December last year, edging out his local rival in a terrific ten round fight to move to 6-0. Gomez Jr – son of acclaimed former British champion, Michael Gomez – has lost just once in 14 fights, has three KOs but knows that a loss would be a serious backwards step for his career.

Also on the card is popular heavyweight Dave ‘White Rhino’ Allen. The former Commonwealth Title challenger gets a six rounder as he looks to ease himself back into the fight game after a last outing in August 2020 when he stopped Dorian Darch in three rounds. Allen is currently slated to face Italian, Andrea Pesce, 7-13-3 (2).

“I was gutted the fight [with Gomez Jr] fell through before,” explained Salvin, “but my team said as soon as I was ready to go they’d get it back on, which they have done.

“I’m expecting him to come and give me a good fight, and that’s what I want. There aren’t many fighters about at my level prepared to take these kind of fights but I want to make a statement. On the night it will all come to plan and I’m confident I’ll win.

“I’ve trained hard, left no stone unturned and whatever he wants to do on the night, whether he wants to box – I’ll beat him that way, or if he wants to try and outman me, I’ll beat him at that too.

“It’s going to be a good fight, that’s a definite. I’m looking forward to appearing on Fightzone too, having the cameras in my face! I’ll do whatever I have to, to win. If I have to stand toe-to-toe with Gomez Jr, then that’s what I’ll do, but I can promise you that I’ll win in some way, shape or form.”

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(Kristian von Sponneck)

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19 August 2021

Tommy Frank & Matt Windle battle for the British title on September 18

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Tommy Frank vs. Matt Windle

Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England 18/9/21

Sheffield gets served up with a tremendous British Title fight clash on September 18th at Ponds Forge Arena with all the action broadcast live on Fightzone.

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In what will undoubtedly be an absolute war, two of the UK’s best little fighters – Tommy Frank and Matt Windle – will contest the vacant Lonsdale Flyweight belt, with many insiders anticipating a ‘fight of the year’ affair.

This is a huge opportunity for both men, not least Frank. The Sheffield man, 13-2 (3), will enter the contest on the back of two defeats to Mexico’s Hugo Guarneros and knows that a win against Windle will get his career back on track. Defeat would be a major setback.

Matt Windle – a poet in his day job and the Young Poet Laureate of Birmingham – has a deceiving 6-3-1 ledger. The 30-year-old – who is convinced that his career losses should be wins – was in a barnstorming fight-of-the-year contender of his own in June against Scotland’s Neil McCubbin, putting his younger rival down with a wicked body shot before winning a unanimous 12 rounds decision.

Headlining the card will be heavyweight action as Rotherham’s Kash Ali puts his International Boxing Federation (IBF) European crown on the line against a soon-to-be-confirmed opponent. Ali’s only defeat in 20 outings was a 2019 disqualification reverse to Liverpool’s David Price. Since teaming up with trainer, Richard Towers, the 29-year-old has looked a much more mature fighter and his third round KO of Tomas Salek in May to claim the IBF Euro Title was a career best performance.

Also in title action on the night will be Grimsby’s Levi Giles and Walsall’s Shaun Cooper who will do battle for the Midlands Area Super Featherweight Title.

“As a fighter you have a good idea of whether you’ve won or lost,” reflected Frank on his June split decision loss to Guarneros, “and I definitely thought I’d got it by a couple of rounds. So there were was some miscalculation on how myself, Glyn and the corner team were reading the fight and how others, including the judges were scoring it. I was really hurt after the fight and it’s taught me a massive lesson; with the level I’m boxing at you can’t afford to leave it in the judge’s hands, you have to really cement it so there’s no arguments at the final bell.

“To get me straight back into a British Title shot just shows what a great team I have behind me; massive credit to Dennis [Hobson], Steve [Crump] and Glyn [Rhodes]. This is going to be a brilliant fight between me and Matt [Windle]. He’s coming off the back of a good win, we’ve both been active recently, so it’s set up nicely.

“The first thing to say about Matt is that he’s a genuinely nice guy. We’ve sparred together recently, and he’s an intelligent man. He’s also ‘one hundred per cent’ a dangerous and game opponent. I just believe that if I do what I know I can do, then I’ll be there on the night with any flyweight.

“It has all the ingredients to be my night and for me to become the first Sheffield fighter to win this title. I truly believe this will be my coming out night.

“You can break down the fight and maybe say I have size advantage but Matt will be used to fighting bigger guys, and he’ll have his own game plan for me. I’ll do what I’ll do though and that will be enough to beat Matt – as game, tough and lively as I’m expecting him to be. I’ll get that British Title around my waist.”‘

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(Kristian von Sponneck)

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18 August 2021

The “White Rhino” is back – Dave Allen interview ahead of return on Aug 27

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Dave Allen vs. Andrea Pesce

Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England 27/8/21

Popular heavyweight Dave Allen returns to the ring after a year’s layoff when he takes part in a six rounder at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena on August 27 against Italy’s Andrea Pesce, 7-13-3 (2), live on Fightzone.

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The former Commonwealth Title challenger who has shared a ring with notable heavies including Dillian Whyte, David Price, Lucas Browne, Tony Yoka and Luis Ortiz currently has a decent 18-5-2 (15) ledger, and is planning a series of ‘under the radar’ fights to gauge how much more he has left in the tank.

Now also the manager of a number of fighters, Dave hasn’t given up the dream of one day winning the British Title but says he will walk away from the sport if his next few appearances leave him feeling underwhelmed.

Topping the Ponds Forge Arena card is local fighter Anthony Tomlinson. Undefeated at 13-0 (7), the 29-year-old will take on experienced Mexican, Dante Jardon, 33-6 (24), for the International Boxing Organization (IBO) Inter-Continental Welterweight Title.

Another Sheffield fighter, Kane Salvin, will defend his Central Area Super Featherweight Title on the night in a cracking match against Manchester’s Michael Gomez Jr in what promises to be a fight of the night contender.

Ahead of the show, the ‘White Rhino’ shared his thoughts on his future…

You have a huge social media presence but have logged off to concentrate on your training – how’s it going?

It’s going well, I’ve been training now for two or three months. August 27th is just a stepping stone to where I want to be, to bigger things. Training’s going well but I’m a lot smarter with my training than I used to be.

Where do you want to get to with this ‘comeback’?

The dream is I’d love to headline the O2 Arena again. It might not be plausible and it might sound ridiculous, but at the minute it’s one fight at a time. I plan to be in boxing for the next three years and if I keep winning then I will get back to where I was before.

Would you like to fight for the British Title at some point in the future?

I’d love to fight for the British Title. Any world title aspirations went by the wayside with the David Price fight, but if the British Title became available in 18 months or two years time, then great. But I’m not coming back for titles, and if I was coming back for money then I’d have gone straight on DAZN, got paid a fortune and got beat. It’s not about the money or titles. It’s about bringing through the next generation of boxers that I’m managing, and that’s about me boxing for the next three years.

Are you getting back in the ring for yourself? Or is it more about giving your fighters an opportunity?

It’s a bit of both. I love boxing and really enjoy it; starting again at a lower level is better for me. When I was boxing at a higher level I was really unfit and stumbled into some massive fights, just turned up and did my best. I’m doing this because I want to box, I love it, and the maturity I’ve found now you’ll see a better fighter.

Boxing is a very hard sport and can be a dirty business – do you really still like it?

I love boxing more than anything in the world. It’s my passion and all I’ve known since I left school. There have been times when I haven’t enjoyed it too much but I’ve made boxing a lot harder than it needed to be. I haven’t trained, wasn’t fit, took impossible jobs – but this time I’m doing it for me.

What would you say to people who have seen the Usyk sparring video and are worried about you?

Look at David Price, he had a bad knockout against Povetkin, an awful knockout. I’ve never been off my feet.

The Usyk spar, I finished the spar anyway, and it was a good shot off one of the best fighters on the planet. Realistically, for the last few years, I’ve not really sparred at all. I’ve had a good break and am coming back at a low level to see if there’s anything left. I’ll be honest with myself, if after a few fights there’s nothing left then I’ve got more pride than to get beat up.

I’ve done like 500 rounds [of sparring] with [Anthony] Joshua, a 1000 with [Tyson] Fury, hundreds with [Joe] Joyce and Frazer Clarke. I can box, I’m not saying I’m a world champion, but I can definitely box. Now I do all the running and strength training, I put the graft in now. I used to get punched in the head and think I’d get fit doing that, it didn’t work. Now I put the hard yards in and will maybe spar a max of 20 rounds before a fight.

You’ve done some punditry work on Fightzone – how good is the platform for British boxing?

Fightzone has been good. I’ve been commentating on some of the shows and it’s given a platform to some fighters who might not have got one. Previously, if you wasn’t with Matchroom or on BT then you couldn’t get on telly, and it was only a small pool of fighters getting the chance, when there are more than a thousand pros in the country.

Fightzone isn’t the same numbers as Sky but it’s getting bigger. There’s been some good fights on there and there will be one or two world champions that come from Fightzone. When some of these kids get to 10-0 and they are put in together, we’re going to see some great fights.

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(Kristian von Sponneck)

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16 August 2021

The “White Rhino” Dave Allen returns in Sheffield on Fightzone August 27

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Dave Allen vs. Andrea Pesce

Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England 27/8/21

Dennis Hobson, and Fight Academy partner Steve Crump, serve up a lively night of boxing at Sheffield’s Ponds Forge Arena on Friday August 27, with all the action shown live by exciting new boxing broadcasters, Fightzone TV.

Also on the card, another undefeated Sheffield fighter, super featherweight Kane Salvin gets the chance to defend his Central Area Title against Manchester’s Michael Gomez Jr, in what could well be fight-of-the-night. Salvin is 6-0, while Gomez Jr has lost just once in 14 outings, and the spoils for the victor will be a chance to contest the English crown which is currently vacant.

The bill will also see the return of popular Doncaster heavyweight Dave Allen, 18-5-2 (15), who is slated to take on tough Italian, Andrea Pesce, 7-13-3 (2), in a highly-anticipated return after over a year away from the ring. While, well-regarded Mark Jeffers from Chorley also gets a runout; the 23-year-old is currently 12-0 (4) and being talked about in boxing circles as a future world title candidate.

“This match is a step up for Anthony,” said promoter, Hobson. “It’s a real test and the winner could get a direct shot at the IBO world title. I believe Anthony will do the business though and make a real statement against this tough Mexican. Anthony wants to test himself against the best in the division, and that’s the path we’re on.

“This is the first big test since he’s come to Fight Academy, and I’m excited by it. The welterweight division is red hot and you have to take on the elite to get titles, and that’s what we’re planning to do with Anthony. This Mexican isn’t to be taken lightly though. We’ve seen British fighters, including our own like Tommy Frank and Billy Stuart, beaten by Mexican fighters in recent weeks and this is a proper test.

“Salvin against Gomez Jr, on paper, is very close and these Area Title fights are always cracking scraps. Potentially this could be the fight of the night and I’m pleased we’ve finally been able to get it made. The ‘White Rhino’ is also returning on this show! I’ve seen Dave take tough fights in the past when he wasn’t really in top condition, and I’ve been worried for him. But he’s been out of the ring for over 12 months now, has come with us and he’s in fantastic shape. I’m looking forward to seeing the second coming of Dave Allen, and hopefully he’s fresh enough to win a proper title.

“I also think, as does Kevin Maree and Rob Rimmer, that Mark Jeffers could go all the way. The way he holds himself in the ring, potentially he’s world class and I’m going to really enjoy the journey with him. I like him as a person and want to manoeuvre his career up to world level, he has so much potential.

“This is another great Fight Academy show in Sheffield, and another an exciting watch for Fightzone viewers.”

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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7 August 2021

Meet the ‘Ice Queen’: Sweden’s Lucy Wildheart

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Meet the 'Ice Queen': Sweden's Lucy Wildheart | Boxen247.com (Kristian von Sponneck)

Lucy Wildheart vs. Enerolisa de Leon

Malta 13/8/21

It’s find your passport time on Friday August 13 as the Fightzone cameras head over to sunny Malta for an evening of championship boxing.

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Headlining will be British-based Swede, Lucy Wildheart, who takes on Spain’s Enerolisa de Leon for the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) International Female Featherweight Title.

Wildheart has an interesting backstory. The Scandinavian import didn’t even start boxing until she was 20 but has completely dedicated herself to the sport, and is known as a ferocious trainer. Since turning pro in 2017, the 28-year-old has relocated to the UK and is now under the tutelage of Sam Mullins; boxing out of the Churchill’s Boxing Gym in Waterloo, London. Currently at 7-1 (3), with her only loss on an away show in France in 2019, Wildheart is an intriguing addition to the thriving women’s fight scene and many are convinced she can operate at the top level.

In the opposite corner, de Leon should provide a good yardstick on Wildheart’s potential. The Dominican Republic native is no spring chicken at 39, but has more experience – losing just four times in 12 outings, and has never been stopped so should give Lucy a good 10 round workout.

Ahead of the Maltese fight night, find out more about the Swedish scrapper:

Where were you born?
I was born in Växjö, Sweden.

When, and how, did you first start boxing?
I started boxing eight years ago by joining a small boxing club after I quit Karate and other martial arts. I moved to another town for work and was looking for some sort of combat sport to continue my training.

Tell us a bit about your amateur career (how many bouts? Wins vs Losses? Any honours/titles)?
I was an amateur for four years. I had 29 fights and I won most of them. I have represented the Swedish National team. I won Silver at Haringey Box Cup, 2x Gold and 1x Silver at Golden Girl Championships, South Swedish Champion and more.

Favourite all-time fighter?
I have a few, Holly Holm, Ricky Hatton, Lomachenko.

What are your strengths and weaknesses as a boxer?
I’ve got the strength, the power, the endurance and the skill and will to win. I don’t do weaknesses.

What’s the hardest thing about being a pro fighter (so far)?
It is not hard to be a pro fighter. I love it and I enjoy it, it’s my passion and I don’t sacrifice anything. Training and fighting is the easy part.

Scheduling fights is filled with change and uncertainty and being let down. It is hard to make a living in that kind of environment. That’s the entertainment business. I do my best to be organised and on top of the business side all the time.

What weight do you see yourself winning belts at?
57kg, Featherweight.

Which current British female fighters are impressing you the most?
I will have to mention two; Nina Hughes and Louise Orton. Both of them are having balls!

Name one UK fighter you would like to face in 2021?
I fight anyone standing in my way.

Your favourite meal?
Nothing beats a traditional meal such as boiled potato, steak and black pepper sauce. Or anything healthy you can put in a wrap!

Favourite film?
Kill Bill!

Which actor would you choose to play you in a movie about your life?
Lindsay Lohan.

Favourite city?
Stockholm, Sweden

Your job outside of boxing (if you have one)?
Boxing is my full-time work, but I am a licensed personal trainer, massage therapist and I have studied sport/elite sport for several years.

Your boxing ambitions? What do you want to achieve in the sport?
I want to bring out all my potential and see how far I can go. Winning a world title. Inspire younger athletes to come through.

I have plans for when boxing ends too and how I can use all my experience and acknowledge to help others succeed.

Who is your biggest inspiration?
Tia Toomey, 5- times fittest woman on earth, CrossFit Games Champion.

Tell us an unusual fact about yourself?
I am crazy about horses and I can’t wait for the day I own one!

What is the first thing you’d buy if you won the lottery?
A long holiday for my family to say thanks for always supporting me! Then I probably would buy an assault bike.

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time?
A world champion definitely and also I have some other big plans and projects moving into places.

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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5 August 2021

Louis Isaacs: He’s going to get taken out (Dan Morley)

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Louis Isaacs vs. Dan Morley

York Hall, London, England 7/8/21

Louis Isaacs is super confident and in no mood to mess about ahead of his bill-topping slot at London’s famous York Hall on Aug 7 on a card promoted by Mo Prior, in association with Fight Academy.

The unbeaten Islington fighter gets his first real test as a pro when he takes on Epsom’s Dan Morley in an eliminator for the Southern Area Welterweight Title, live on Fightzone.

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Both aged 24 with a perfect 6-0 record; on paper it’s hard to split the pair … but that’s not how Louis is eyeing the encounter. A former London amateur champion with over 50 wins from 75 bouts, the Londoner says he is on a different level to Morley and predicts an early finish if his opponent turns up for a fight.

“I’ve seen little bits of him, but I didn’t know him from the amateurs because he didn’t have that many fights, and our paths never crossed,” explained Isaacs, a full-time pro who used to be trained by Fightzone pundit, Glenn McCrory.

“I’ve seen a few YouTube clips of him [as a pro]. If he comes to fight he’s going to come unstuck because I’m a lot stronger than him, and if comes with a gameplan then I’ll outbox him.

“He’s a good fighter, he’s unbeaten, he’s confident but it’s going to be a bit too soon for him. He won’t come forward onto me, I know that for a fact. If he comes forward he’s going to get taken out, one hundred per cent.

“I’ve been in this pro game a long time. I’ve been in with top fighters in sparring and you can’t read too much into sparring, but I know what I can do. He’s never been in with a fighter like me, I tell you that. My amateur experience, all the training I’ve done with different trainers, I’ve learnt bits off them all.

“If I can’t beat him with my experience then I don’t know what to do! Every fight I go in like it’s my last, I put everything on the line. I’ve been boxing since I was seven; fighting all my life. I can do it all. I can box, I can fight, I can counterpunch on the back foot and front foot.

“Fightzone looks like a great platform for me to fight on and I’m looking forward to showing everyone what I can do – it’s about time!”

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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3 August 2021

Dan Morley faces Louis Isaacs in a 50-50 fight in London this Saturday

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Dan Morley vs. Louis Isaacs

York Hall, London, England 7/8/21

Fights don’t come much more 50-50 than the York Hall bill topper on August 7 between Epsom’s Dan Morley and Islington’s Louis Isaacs.

In front of the Fightzone TV cameras, the pair will square off in an eliminator for the Southern Area Welterweight Championship, and the similarities between the duo are uncanny.

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Both are undefeated at 6-0, aged 24, and they both turned pro in 2018. They have each boxed a total of 26 professional rounds, and they both have a win over common opponent, Naeem Ali. And, with the exception of Isaacs in his second fight, when they face each other it will be the first time either has boxed an opponent with a winning record.

Ahead of the dust up, Morley – who also doubles as a PT Instructor – is predicting a terrific, all-action bout and is confident he will come out on top.

“I don’t know him personally, though I’ve known of him for a long time from the amateurs,” explained Morley, who won 18 of 26 bouts in the unpaid code. “Going back to when we were 14 we were boxing the same opponents.

“I know a lot about him, and have got a lot of respect, especially for his boxing. He’s a dangerous fighter, is strong, always brings it and is going to be fit. I’m expecting a tough fight, for him to come forward and put pressure on me. That suits me though, it will give me opportunities, and I’ve been pushing myself in training to the absolute max. The last eight weeks has all been about this fight, absolute tunnel vision because the easiest way to get beat is to take your eye off the ball.

“I can punch, though my record doesn’t suggest that. I’ve also been sparring top level fighters, and you can’t just walk straight in on them, so I’ve worked on my boxing and feel pretty well rounded. He’s game and I’m game so it’ll 100 per cent be a good one to watch. I ‘ve got a fan friendly style, and he’s the same. I’ve sold plenty of tickets, he’s a popular boy, it’ll be a great atmosphere and I’m really looking forward to it.

“Fightzone is brilliant, being able to watch it on your phone anywhere is great. What I have seen has been absolute quality, top class production. I’m really excited about headlining the show. It’s going to be a good fight and will bring the best out of me.”

Mo Prior, who is promoting in association with Fight Academy, said: “It’s great to be putting a show on again after such a terrible time with COVID. The York Hall is one of the best venues in the country for boxing and there have been so many brilliant nights there over the years, and this will be another. Both Dan and Louis are Southeast boys and the atmosphere is going to be something else, and will only make for an even better fight.

“I’m also delighted to be working with Fightzone on this show. It’s great to have this card televised and for these fighters to have their hard work and talent on display to an even bigger audience.”

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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2 August 2021

Nathaniel Collins defeats Felix Williams & full results from Scotland

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Nathaniel Collins vs. Felix Williams

New Douglas Park in Hamilton, Scotland 31/7/21

(Commonwealth Featherweight Title)

Dennis Hobson has hailed his partnership with Sam Knyoch after a successful joint show at New Douglas Park in Hamilton, Scotland, on July 31.

Broadcast live by Fightzone, the promoters staged an eight fight card that packed in some fan-friendly action, and saw two Scottish fighters pick up titles.

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In the headline slot, Nathaniel Collins, 8-0 (3), did what no one else had managed previously by stopping Ghana’s Felix Williams in three rounds to win the Commonwealth Featherweight Title. While Dean Sutherland, 11-0 (3),also went home with a belt around his waist after beating Mexico’s Jose Antonio Delgado Velazquez via a TKO in seven to claim the World Boxing Organisation Youth Welterweight Title.

Billy Stuart was unable to make it three titles in a row for Scottish fighters though after being edged out in a terrific bout against another Mexican, Alejandro Jair Gonzalez, for the International Boxing Federation Youth Super Bantam Title.

Further down the card there were debut wins for Ben McGivern and Kevin Duris; victories for Gary Ducie and Jordan Grant, while Corey McCulloch earned a draw against debutant CJ Wood.

“Nathaniel is still developing,” said Hobson after the event. “He doesn’t need to rest on his laurels. He’s super talented and made a real statement against the Ghanaian. He went into another gear and Williams just couldn’t live with it. He’s definitely a star in the making; I don’t want to get too bullish about what he might win, but I think he has so much potential. He’s got a bit of a swagger in a nice way, and I think we can have some big nights with him in Scotland if he fulfils his potential.

“I thought, on he night, Dean probably had the best win. The Mexican came to fight but Dean bemused him, gave him a boxing lesson and got the finish. Both Nathaniel and Dean got great wins and, potentially, we have a couple of stars there.

“Billy had to face probably the best of the two Mexicans that came over. It was a little bit too soon for him but I think in 12 months time Billy would beat that same opponent. We’ll put that down as a learning experience and his stock has gone up for me because he’s fought in better company. I honestly think that Billy will win something. He showed talent and heart and he’ll learn and be a better fighter for that.

“Sam [Kynoch] has got a good team together. I even met his mum and dad who are good people and you can tell he comes from good stock. He’s a pleasure to work with and he’s like me in that he looks for a solution to any problems. The set up at Hamilton was excellent and it came across really well, and it was more than small hall boxing. When we start to get on the world scene up there with Fightzone, we’re going to have some really big nights of Scottish boxing.”

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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29 July 2021

Nathaniel Collins faces Felix Williams for Commonwealth title this Saturday

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Nathaniel Collins vs. Felix Williams

New Douglas Park, Hamilton, Scotland 31/7/21

With boxing returning to Scotland for the first time since lockdown on Saturday July 31 at New Douglas Park in Hamilton, all eyes will be on Nathaniel Collins.

Live on Fightzone, the 24-year-old southpaw gets his first crack at a major title when he faces Ghana’s Felix Williams for the Commonwealth Featherweight crown.

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On paper, this is a huge step up for the unbeaten Bearsden fighter, 7-0 (2). Williams is far more experienced and carries power in both hands. The 31-year-old has lost just twice in 31 outings and, tellingly, has knocked out 22 opponents.

One of the African’s losses came in 2019 though when he boxed outside his home country for the first time, taking on former British champ, Josh Wale. That night, although in fantastic shape and supremely confident, Williams was outfought by Yorkshireman Wale, and Collins is convinced he can do the same.

“I’ve seen a bit of him and I’m expecting him to come and try to knock me out! He’s tall and puts everything into his shots, but I’m ready and have a good chance. I’m not worried about him, or fazed by his record. I don’t think he’ll have what I’ve got in terms of boxing ability, so he’ll need to knock me out because otherwise I’ll box his head off all night. I want to come out and make a statement.

“I’ve headlined before, and been on big shows, so I’m looking forward to topping the bill. It doesn’t faze me at all. I’m not really thinking about anything other than getting the job done but I’m pleased that people are going to be able to see my talents on Fightzone, which has been fantastic so far.”

There are also title opportunities for two other undefeated Scottish prospects on the card with Aberdeen’s Dean Sutherland, 10-0 (2), and Mexico’s Jose Antonio Delgado Velazquez contesting the vacant World Boxing Organisation Youth Welterweight Title. Whilst compatriot Billy Stuart, 10-0 (3), faces another Mexican, Alejandro Jair Gonzalez, for the vacant International Boxing Federation Youth Super Bantamweight Title.

Kynoch Boxing, in association with Fight Academy, present an evening of boxing at New Douglas Park in Hamilton on Saturday July 31. Topping the bill will be Bearsden’s Nathaniel Collins versus Ghana’s Felix Williams for the vacant Commonwealth Featherweight crown.

Also on the card are David Jamieson (East Kilbride), Kevin Duris (Hamilton), Jordan Grant (Hamilton), Ben McGivern (Coatbridge), Gary Ducie (Glasgow) and Corey McCulloch (Arbroath).

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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27 July 2021

Dennis Hobson: We want to create a hotbed in Scotland

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Nathaniel Collins vs. Felix Williams

New Douglas Park in Hamilton, Scotland 31/7/21

Major fight figure Dennis Hobson says he wants to harness Scotland’s boxing talent and create a fight fortress North of the Border ahead of a big night of action at New Douglas Park in Hamilton on July 31.

In conjunction with influential Scottish manager and promoter, Sam Kynoch – Hobson’s Fight Academy outfit have lined up a triple title fight card for Scotland’s first live show since Lockdown, with all the action broadcast live by new boxing broadcaster, Fightzone.

Topping the bill for the Commonwealth Featherweight crown will be Bearsden’s Nathaniel Collins in a tough ask against Ghana’s Felix Williams. Undefeated at 7-0 (2), Collins, 24, has had it all his own way as a pro but Williams is a big step up. The big-punching African, 31, has lost just twice in 31 outings, has iced 22 of his foes, and gave former British champ Josh Wale a testing night in 2019, losing a majority decision. Nathaniel, who represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in 2018, is well thought of in fight circles and will want to impress in his first shot at a major title.

Unbeaten compatriots Dean Sutherland, 10-0 (2), and Billy Stuart, 10-0 (3), will also need to be on top of their game against foreign opposition. Aberdeen’s Sutherland faces Mexico’s Jose Antonio Delgado Velazquez for the vacant World Boxing Organisation Youth Welter Title. Whilst Stuart from MacDuff goes up against another Mexican, Alejandro Jair Gonzalez, for the vacant International Boxing Federation Youth Super Bantamweight Title.

The Latin American pair come to the UK with impressive records – Velazquez has lost just once in 11 outings, while Gonzalez has just two defeats in 11 fights, and boasts six early finishes. With British fighters like Tommy Frank, Josh Warrington and James Tennyson all coming unstuck against Mexican fighters recently, Hobson is hoping that the Scots duo can stop the rot.

“Nathaniel is well thought of and this is a good test for him. Williams is beatable, but he can also fight, so we’ll see what Nathaniel is all about. Sam [Kynoch] really rates him, as do we at Fight Academy. When Williams boxed Josh Wale, he was extremely confident. He’s a puncher but sometimes fighters who have a leveller in each hand can reply on that too much and don’t have a plan B. I think we’ll see Nathaniel plant his feet and break him down but it’s a big test. Williams against Wale was a smashing fight, probably one of the best performances of Josh’s career. So it’ll be an interesting fight, and a cracking and entertaining one for Fightzone.

“We want to put our fighters in competitive fights; sometimes we have to look abroad and they don’t come any tougher than Mexican fighters. They are naturally hard and always a good test. The teams behind Billy and Dean want to test them out and it’s fights like this that are great learning fights. If they come through then we’ll see where we go, but we believe in them to get the win. It’s these kinds of contests that equip a fighter in the future to not be fazed and go all the way.

“Our philosophy is to get our stable opportunities, and that’s what we’re doing. We want to create a hotbed in Scotland with Sam [Kynoch], David McAllister and Iain Wilson, and hopefully develop a couple of world champions. We don’t want Scottish fighters to have to come down south to win major titles, we want them to be able to do it up in Scotland.

“The passion North of the Border is amazing, and sometimes Scotland has been starved of a bit of sporting success. The football team doesn’t seem to do so well – a bit like my team Sheffield Wednesday! – but Scotland, like Sheffield, produces some fantastic top class fighters. It’s a hotbed up there, and it’s not been tapped into on a regular basis, and our aim is to do that up there with our partners.”

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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26 July 2021

Collins vs. Williams tops Scottish event on Fightzone this Saturday

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Nathaniel Collins vs. Felix Williams

New Douglas Park in Hamilton, Scotland 31/7/21

(Vacant Commonwealth Featherweight Title)

Fightzone move their cameras North of the Border on Saturday July 31 with a cracking title fight show at New Douglas Park in Hamilton.

Top of the bill on the Kynoch Boxing and Fight Academy event will see Nathaniel Collins (pictured) venture into deep water when he faces Ghana’s very hard-hitting Felix Williams for the vacant Commonwealth Featherweight crown.

Collins – a pro since 2018 – is progressing well at 7-0, with two KOs, and his exciting performances have had manager Sam Kynoch convinced he has a new Scottish star on his hands. But has the 24-year-old Bearsden man been thrown in too early against Williams?

The far more experienced African has won 29 of 31 fights, with 22 KOs under his belt, and won’t be fazed by travelling to the UK. The 31-year-old was a visitor to Sheffield in 2019 when he gave former British champion Josh Wale a good fight, losing over 10 rounds but earning a draw on one of the judge’s scorecards.

Two other of Kynoch’s charges will also be in testing title fights against tough foreign opposition. Aberdeen’s Dean Sutherland will put his perfect 10-0 (2) ledger on the line against Mexico’s Jose Antonio Delgado Velazquez for the vacant World Boxing Organisation Youth Welterweight Title. Whilst compatriot Billy Stuart from MacDuff (managed by David McAllister) also gambles his flawless 10-0 (3) record against another Mexican, Alejandro Jair Gonzalez, for the vacant International Boxing Federation Youth Super Bantamweight Title.

Both of the Latin American visitors come to the UK with impressive stats – Velazquez has lost just once in 11 outings, while Gonzalez has just two defeats in 11 fights, and boasts six early finishes. Mexico has a proud history of producing tough, exciting champions and Kynoch is hoping that his fighters won’t suffer the same fate as former world featherweight champ Josh Warrington, Robbie Davies Jr, Tommy Frank and James Tennyson – four British fighters who have all been come unstuck against Mexican imports over recent months.

“This is Scotland’s first boxing show since lockdown, so I’m really excited to be putting it on, and in such a great outdoor venue too. It’s a big show with three titles on and it’s on Fightzone too, which is massive. Having Fightzone onboard takes things to a new level, I’ve been to some of their shows and they’ve been brilliant. I know this show will transfer really well on the platform; it’ll be first class for the viewers.

“On paper and in reality, having watched [Felix] Williams, this is a hard fight for Nathaniel. It’s a massive step up but exactly what he wanted. We’ve done the deal with Fight Academy and what he was after has been delivered. He’s ready for this even though he’s only had the seven pro fights. As an amateur he went to the Commonwealth Games and boxed internationally, so his pro record is a bit deceiving. This fight is way over and above the levels he’s been operating at, but he’s more than ready for the challenge. He’s buzzing, is a consummate professional, and will show that he more than belongs at this level.

“The Mexicans are also both live opponents, quite risky, but Dean and Billy are ready to go. We know from recent history that if you’re not on it against these Mexican imports they’ll have you out. Questions will be asked over the 10 rounds, and these contests will be great spectacles for the fans and the Fightzone viewers. These Latin opponents aren’t going to lie down and we’ll get to find out what Billy and Dean are all about.”

Kynoch Boxing, in association with Fight Academy, present an evening of boxing at New Douglas Park in Hamilton on Saturday July 31. Topping the bill will be Bearsden’s Nathaniel Collins versus Ghana’s Felix Williams for the vacant Commonwealth Featherweight crown.

Chief support sees Aberdeen’s Dean Sutherland and Mexico’s Jose Antonio Delgado Velazquez contest the vacant World Boxing Organisation Youth Welterweight Title, and Macduff’s Billy Stuart against Mexican, Alejandro Jair Gonzalez, for the vacant International Boxing Federation Youth Super Bantamweight Title.

Also on the card are David Jamieson (East Kilbride), Kevin Duris (Hamilton), Jordan Grant (Hamilton), Ben McGivern (Coatbridge), Gary Ducie (Glasgow), Corey McCulloch (Arbroath) and Hannah Baggaley (Blackpool).

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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23 July 2021

More to come from ‘Wee Cubby’ Neil McCubbin

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Sam Kynoch says his protégé Neil McCubbin will be back a better fighter after suffering his first loss to Matt Windle, and believes there’s much more to come from the young Scotsman.

McCubbin, 5-1 (1), and Birmingham’s Windle, 6-3-1, never stopped throwing punches at each other on June 11 at Sheffield’s Fightzone Arena, with their 12 round war already being mooted as the UK’s ‘Fight of the Year’.

Lively from the first bell, the action was to and fro until the fifth round when ‘Wee Cubby’ was down on his haunches from a tremendous body shot. Up at nine, the 22-year-old battled back well but was just edged out in the championship rounds by his relentless opponent, losing a unanimous verdict.

Originally the pair were supposed to be slugging it out in an eliminator for the Commonwealth Light Flyweight Title but, with that title now obsolete, Kynoch is hoping the contest can be made again in the future, with a belt on the line.

“Neil boxed really well, especially doing 12 rounds for the first time and after such a long layoff. Matt Windle deserved the decision, and came on in the later rounds. I thought Neil was going to stop him in round nine, but Windle came out in rounds 10, 11 and 12 and powered on and won them.

“It was a close fight, one of the judges had it by a single point, and I thought there just a point or two in it. It’s so early in Neil’s career, and it’s a learning curve for him. I’d like to see it again, both as a fan and as Neil’s manager. I knew it would be a good fight from the outset, and it more than lived up to expectations.

“It was a fight that was very much deserving of a title, and if it does happen again then it would need to be for a belt, that would be good for both of them.”

(Kristian von Sponneck)

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17 July 2021

Interview with Dennis Hobson and Steve Crump of Fight Academy

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Dennis Hobson has promoted events all over the world, from Las Vegas to Lincoln, Monte Carlo to Manchester … but there’s no place like home.

This summer, Dennis and boxing partner Steve Crump dared where other UK promoters didn’t and – not only – put on a series of shows, but erected a purpose-built outside arena to host them!

The Fightzone Arena shows in Sheffield had everything – passionate fans, fight of the year contenders, upsets, title winners, lots of great memories and a fantastic new boxing channel broadcasting them … Fightzone.

Here, Dennis and Steve take stock and look back over a special time for Sheffield and British boxing:

You’ve been involved with boxing for years at all levels. Looking back, how do you view the series of events at the Fightzone Arena?

[Dennis] It was very satisfying for it all to come together; a highlight of my career. It was just an empty car park, and with the Covid restrictions I wondered whether we could do it, but we created something spectacular. It had a Glastonbury feel to it! People were outside, had a drink and watched some quality matches. We also had a lot of boxing personalities [Ricky Hatton, Kell Brook, Johnny Nelson, Sunny Edwards] that came down and wanted to be part of it. By working with other promoters from around the UK, so there was also a lot of togetherness.

[Steve] It was so special because we were doing something that hadn’t been done before. We did the UK’s first ever drive-in boxing show in December, but to set up this little mini festival of boxing was amazing. And don’t forget we were fighting against Covid, against the elements, and launching the Fightzone channel at the same time! We were nervous and confident, but it was a priceless experience.

There was so many great fights on the shows, what was the most entertaining to watch?

[Dennis] For me it was the Poet Laureate! Matt Windle and Neil McCubbin, I loved that fight. Credit to both of them because it must be in contention for ‘fight of the year’. It just sums up what we’re trying to create, two kids absolutely going for it on our platform. It epitomised what Fightzone is all about.

[Steve] Gosh, this a tough one! Jack Massey had high expectations on his shoulders but he really delivered to win the [IBF] European belt. He delivered really well, and the French opponent didn’t come to lie down, he wanted that title. Windle and McCubbin was also on a par, that was another tremendous fight.

What would you say was the best individual performance on the Fightzone Arena shows?

[Dennis] I think there was a lot of pressure on Kash [Ali] because he’s a heavyweight, and because of the controversial fight with David Price. Since he’s come with us, we’ve helped him to totally turn his career around. Now he’s won this IBF European Title, people are starting to look at him seriously. By beating Tomas Salek in the fashion he did, he should now be world rated by the IBF, so that performance stands out. I also think Keanen [Wainwright] and Mark Jeffers are special talents too, both also made a statement.

[Steve] I’d probably have to go for Kash Ali. He had a point to prove because of some the negativity from the Price fight. He really need to win and he put his marker down in the heavyweights. His uppercuts were quality and Salek was another guy with a good record who wasn’t here to lose.

Would you consider doing something similar in the future?

[Dennis] We created something very special, and we should look to do something similar every summer, like a ‘box fest’! We’re British and we love being outside!

[Steve] I’d love to do it all again next year. Now we’ve done it we can look back and tweak things, but Dennis and I are on the same page about this and I think we’ve created something here to stay.

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10 July 2021

Leon Harth defeats Rad Rashid & full fight card results from Germany

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Leon Harth defeats Rad Rashid & full fight card results from Germany

Leon Harth vs. Rad Rashid

Bielefeld, Germany- 10/7/21

(by Kristian von Sponneck)

Leon Harth (20-4, 13 KOs) W TKO 5 Rad Rashid (20-9, 16 KOs)

(Vacant WBO European Cruiserweight Title)

Fight Notes:

Round 1: Cagey first half of the 1st round, but local man Harth opened up more with some quality punches to end the round.

Round 2: Harth in full control of the round having Rashid on the backfoot.

Round 3: In a closer but scrappy round, another round controlled by Harth.

Round 4: Tentative at times with Harth throwing some swinging bombs, and just missing, the round again was controlled by Harth.

Round 5: Harth was dominant from the beginning, dropping Rashid by the ropes. He barely beat the count. The referee allowed him to continue but was dropped again with the referee waving the bout off.

Time of the stoppage was 1:16 of the 5th round.

Leon Harth, the new WBO European Cruiserweight champion.

Sven Elbir W TKO 4 Jose Miguel Torres

(Middleweight)

10x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The 42 year-old Torres was game throughout the 4 rounds but was under heavy pressure at the end of the 4th round. Torres picked up a shoulder injury between round 4 and 5 and the referee stopped the fight.

It is recorded as a TKO victory in the 4th round.

Bujar Tahiri W TKO 3 Branislav Malinovic

(German International Middleweight Title)

10x 3 Mins

Fight Notes: Malinovic was down in round 1 courtesy of a Tahiri left hand. “Kid Dynamite” Tahiri finished Malinovic with a powerful left hook and the referee immediately waved off the fight with Malinovic flat on his back, halfway through the ropes.

Time of the stoppage was 2:50 of the 3rd round with the MC announcing a KO win.

Rico Mueller W KO 3 Kakha Avetisiani

(Welterweight)

8x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: Mueller was in full control and put Avetisiani dropped in round 2 from a body shot. He was down again from a slip in the 3rd round then a further two times in round 3 from blows, with the referee waving a the bout off after the last knockdown of the round.

Adel El Garmoui W PTS UD 6 Sergio Javier Escobar

(Super Welterweight)

6x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the 6 round distance. It went as expected with Garmoui in full control of the fight, winning every round. Escobar was game but had not fought since 2017.

Abu Yusupov MD 6 Sandro Jajanidze

(Super Welterweight)

6x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the 6 round distance. The bout was declared a draw in a wild and fun to watch shoot-out between an inexperienced fighter that has blown all fighters away and a journeyman that turned up with plenty of ambition that fancied the job. One judge has Jajanidze the winner but the two other judges had it a draw (Majority). Fair result with no hometown decision that was refreshing.

Naomi Mannes W PTS UD 6 Klaudia Vigh

6x 2 Minutes

Fight Notes: The bout went the full 6 rounds with Mannes winning a unanmous points victory.

Cancelled Bouts:

Rico Mueller vs. Eric Kapia Mukadi
Maksim Bogancov vs. Abu Yusupov

The event is a Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer promotion, with co-promoter CP Box Events.

Event to be broadcast on Bild and Fightzone.

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9 July 2021

Leon Harth faces Rad Rashid for WBO Euro title in Germany tomorrow

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Leon Harth vs. Rad Rashid

Mittelland Halle, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany- 10/7/21

Leon Harth takes on Rad Rashid for the vacant WBO European Cruiserweight Title in Bielefeld, Germany. Harth (19-4, 12 KOs) is the favourite over Rashid (20-8, 16 KOs).

Full fight card details:

Leon Harth vs. Rad Rashid
Sven Elbir vs. J. Torres
Bujar Tahiri vs. B. Malinovic
Naomi Mannes vs. Klaudia Vigh
Rico Mueller vs. Kakha Avetisiani
Abu Yusupov vs. Sandro Jajanidze
S. Escobar vs. Adel El Garmoui

Cancelled Bouts:

Rico Mueller vs. Eric Kapia Mukadi
Maksim Bogancov vs. Abu Yusupov

The event is a Bund Deutscher Berufsboxer promotion, with co-promoter CP Box Events.

Event to be broadcast on Bild and Fightzone.

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25 June 2021

Hamed Ghaz defeats Liam Shinkwin and full results from Sheffield, UK

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Hamed Ghaz vs. Liam Shinkwin Result

Fightzone Arena, Sheffield, England 25/6/21

Hamed Ghaz W TKO 3 Liam Shinkwin

(English Lightweight Title Eliminator)

10x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: Ghaz took the 1st round landing consistently with the jab, but generally, a competitive start from both. Round 2 saw it for Ghaz as he landed combinations to both the head and the body, tagging Shinkwin repeatedly. Round 3 saw it one-way traffic as Ghaz was unloading on Shinkwin until the referee stopped in to stop the bout.

Time of referee Darren Sarginson’s stoppage was 2:12 of the 3rd round. Ghaz is now in line for the English Lightweight title.

Billy Deniz W TKO 4 Ahti Pikkur

(Cruiserweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: In a fight that was between two former kick-boxers, the 1st round saw Deniz take the round with the sharper punches against the bigger Pikkur. Round 2, Deniz clearly took the round on the front foot, over eager but landing. Round 3 saw Deniz work the body more effectively and landed well with Pikkur trapped in the corner. Pikkur showed great resistance but with a stoppage seemingly soon, he fired back late in the round to at least keep himself in the fight. Round 4 saw Pikkur fighting to survive in a brave display with the referee finally halting the bout with Pikkur landing with both hands. Good stoppage from referee Andy Brook.

Time of the referees stoppage was 2:05 of the 4th round for an exciting pro debut. The “Turkish Tyson” Deniz will for sure become an exciting fan favourite from a fighter that is just twenty years of age. In an interview afterwards, Pikkur confirmed he will be moving down to light heavyweight.

Stevi-Ann Levy W PTS 4 Gabriella Mezei

(Super Featherweight)

4x 2 Minutes

Fight Notes: Levi took the 1st round with aggression and effective punches on the front foot. More of the same for round 2 with Levy in full control. In round 3, an exchange from both fighters saw Levy seemingly more effected by the punches that were landed. With this taking place, Mezei became more aggressive that possibly gave her the 3rd round as it was her turn to be the aggressor. The 4th round saw Mezei showboating but the effective and cleaner work came from Levy.

The bout went the 4 round distance, with referee Darren Sarginson’s score card reading 40-37 in favour of Levy. This bout was a rematch, Levy now winning both bouts against Mezei.

Steven Maguire W PTS 4 Fezan Shahid

(Super Bantamweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: Shahid takes the 1st round, getting the best of any exchanges taking place. Shahid tuned up the pressure in round 2, with Maguire firing back with Ali seemingly slowing down and losing gas. Maguire took round 3 with Shahid very tired with Maguire now on the front foot. The last round brought toe-to-toe action with both very tired with what was now war of attrition.

The bout went the 4 round distance with referee Andy Brook’s score card of 39-37, giving Maguire his first pro win.

Dom Hunt W PTS 6 Naem Ali

(Super Welterweight)

6x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: Showing great defensive movement from Ali, Hunt took the 1st round on the front foot. Ali tried a few times to fire back but generally missing, Hunt took the round with some crisp punches. The pattern for the fight was set at that point. More of the same came in the 3rd round with Ali intent on defense and lasting the 6 round distance. The 5th round saw it go back to the pattern of the first three rounds. The final round saw punch of the fight as Ali caught Hunt, as did a number of punches with Ali being more aggressive.

The bout went the 6 round distance with referee Darren Sarginson scoring it 60-55 in favour of Hunt. It was a good learning experience for Hunt who had former world champion Junior Witter in his corner.

Craig Miles W PTS 4 Josh Cook

(Super Welterweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: In a hard to score bout, referee Andy Brook scored the bout 39-37 in favour of Miles. Cook appeared too defensive in the bout with Miles seemingly wanting it more. This showed with Miles being on the front foot and with the win, he won his pro debut. The 4th round saw Ali throwing more wild swings with some connecting for a busier round from both.

Joe Underwood Hughes W PTS 4 Sam Melville

(Lightweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: In a scrappy bout, it went the 4 round scheduled distance. Referee Darren Sarginson scored the bout 40-36 for a Underwood Hughes points victory. The score did not reflect the competitive rounds but regardless, it was a clear Underwood victory.

Sonny Taylor W PTS 4 Phil Williams

(Heavyweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: For the first 3 rounds, Taylor was well in control. In the 4th round, Williams was desperately tired to the point of spitting out his gumshield to try and catch a breather. Williams was knocked down in the 4th round from a body shot with just one minute left in the round.

It went the 4 round distance with referee Andy Brook scoring the bout 40-35 for a Taylor points victory. Taylor usually fights at Cruiserweight.

Rafal Benka W RSF 3 MJ Hall

(Super Welterweight)

4x 3 Minutes

Fight Notes: Benka was making his pro debut under former world title challenger Henry Wharton. Benka came out in the 1st round fast but slowed down as soon as he realised that MJ Hall was not going to be taken out quickly.

The bout was stopped in the 3rd round via the advice of the doctor as there was a bad swelling on the right side of Hall’s forehead that was from a clash of heads. Time of the stoppage was 1:40 of round 3. Andy Brook was the referee.

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22 June 2021

Liam Shinkwin looking forward to lions den against Hamed Ghaz on Friday

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Liam Shinkwin vs. Hamed Ghaz

Sheffield Fightzone Arena, Sheffield, England 25/6/21

Liam Shinkwin wants to know if he can still mix it with the ‘youngsters’ … and he gets the opportunity to find out when he meets Hamed Ghaz in an English Lightweight Title eliminator on Friday June 25, live on Fightzone.

Turning pro in 2008, the 35-year-old became Southern Area Champion in 2013 before disappearing from the sport for six years and resurfacing again in 2019. A former star amateur who won ABA and Junior Olympics honours, the Watford man, 9-1-1, says he is back enjoying boxing and looking forward to fighting ‘away from home’ at the Sheffield Fightzone Arena against undefeated Hamed.

Ghaz, 16-0 (3), from nearby Bradford will have the bulk of the support on the night. The 25-year-old box-fighter believes he is a match for any of the UK’s best lightweights and says Shinkwin is the perfect opponent for him to shine against.

With just days to go until the contest, Liam talks more about his boxing break, his ambitions for the Lonsdale Belt, and why there is no pressure on him as he heads into his first ever headline slot.

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21 June 2021

Hamed Ghaz: Liam Shinkwin is the perfect opponent for me

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Hamed Ghaz vs. Liam Shinkwin

Sheffield’s Fightzone Arena, Sheffield, England 26/6/21

Hamed Ghaz gets the opportunity he’s been craving on Friday June 25 when he gets top billing live on Fightzone in an eliminator for the English Lightweight Title.

Originally from Afghanistan but with Bradford now his home; the 25-year-old will take on Hertfordshire’s Liam Shinkwin at Sheffield’s Fightzone Arena for the chance to face champion Myron Mills later in the year.

A very useful amateur who represented Yorkshire in the unpaid code, Hamed has built up momentum since turning pro in 2014 and heads into the biggest test of his career boasting a perfect 16-0 (3) record.

Shinkwin, although less experienced in number of fights and with a single early career loss from 11 contests, may not be the underdog in this championship bout. The word from boxing insiders is that this is a genuine 50-50 affair, citing the fact that Liam is a former Southern Area Champion who – unlike Ghaz – has been the 10 round distance previously.

Ahead of the contest Hamed talks about headlining on Fightzone, sparring champion Myron Mills, and how he is prepared to face any lightweight in the UK.

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9 June 2021

Matt Windle faces Neil McCubbin at Sheffield arena car park this Friday

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Matt Windle vs. Neil McCubbin

Sheffield Arena Car Park 11/6/21

Boxing is full of great stories. Gracing the ring over the years we’ve seen it all, from plumbers to prisoners to preachers … but how about professional poet?

Matt Windle – who headlines on Fightzone on June 11 – is not only a great little fighter, he can also lay claim to being the Poet Laureate of Birmingham … now that’s something you don’t hear often!

A terrific mentor and role model – when he’s not punching for pay, Matt does great work outside the ring delivering poetry workshops in schools, which – in his own words – ‘help young people express themselves, be creative and pursue their passions.’

This Friday the 30-year-old will have his mind on other things when he takes on Scotland’s Neil McCubbin at the Sheffield Arena Car Park in an eliminator for the Commonwealth Light Flyweight crown, in what promises to be a cracking toe-to-toe battle.

McCubbin, 22, is undefeated at 5-0 (1), and believes he will be too young and strong for his Midlands foe. Windle enters the ring with a 5-4-1 ledger, and is coming in off the back of two unsuccessful attempts at the Midland Area Flyweight Title … although the amiable ‘Brummie’ believes he was hard done by in both those encounters.

Ahead of the bout, ‘MatMan’ says he will deliver entertainment to Fightzone viewers and paying fans, and is promising that McCubbin will be in the toughest fight of his life.

“I enjoy coming forward, making things happen and being entertaining,” explained Matt. “I’m aware that people are spending their hard-earned money to come and watch me, so I like to try and give them value for money. I’m usually in pretty entertaining fights. In the amateurs I’ve boxed in hostile environments, been booed to the ring, but I’m getting applause and pats on the back when the fight’s over.

“I haven’t seen a great deal of Neil, but from what I’ve read he sounds a bit like me – he likes to box, likes to fight. He’s got a good amateur pedigree and likes to work head and body.

“In my last two fights I boxed 10 rounders and thought I did more than enough to win, but the one thing no one could question is my fitness and stamina in the latter parts of those fights. I’m expecting this to be my toughest fight to date, but I believe it will be his too – one hundred per cent.

“I’m also absolutely buzzing to be headlining on Fightzone; it’s another thing I’ll have ticked off my bucket list. I’ll be able to look back with great pride and say I headlined a TV show, and I’m positive we’ll put on a fantastic fight.”

Dennis Hobson and Steve Crump’s Fight Academy present an evening of boxing at the Sheffield Arena Car Park, live on Fightzone on June 11. Headlining will be Ayrshire’s Neil McCubbin and Birmingham’s Matt Windle contesting an eliminator for the Commonwealth Light Flyweight crown. Chief support sees Nottingham’s Derrick Osaze versus Rowley Regis’ Tyler Denny in a middleweight contest. Also appearing will be Barnsley’s James Rayworth; Harby’s Stanley Stannard; Dudley’s Andy Owen; Manchester’s Sean Fennell; Wycombe King from Chester; with Midlands’ Dylan Norman making his debut.

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8 June 2021

Neil McCubbin: I’ll be too strong for Matt Windle

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Neil McCubbin vs. Matt Windle

Too young, too strong – that’s the message from Ayrshire’s Neil McCubbin as he prepares to take centre stage in front of the Fightzone cameras this Friday, June 11.

McCubbin gets headline slot at Sheffield’s ‘Fightzone Arena’ in an eliminator battle for the Commonwealth Light Flyweight crown against Birmingham’s Matt Windle, 5-3-1.

This clash of Britain’s best little men is a great fight with the winner moving on to fight for a belt that only ever having been contested twice before – the first time in 1902 in London, the next in Ghana in 1987.

McCubbin will take an unblemished 5-0 (1) record into the championship bout; a decorated amateur career that saw him claim a Scotland vest … and plenty of confidence. At just 22 and still growing, ‘Wee Cubby’ is convinced that making the 7st 7lbs limit will be a challenge for his 30-year-old opponent, and plans to take full advantage of that struggle.

With the British Boxing Board of Control not recognising the light flyweight division, Neil says if he is victorious against Windle then he eventually plans to move up and challenge for domestic honours at the weight above. Before that though, the Scotsman intends to enjoy his experience in the limelight and is promising to wow Fightzone viewers with his performance.

“I can do a bit of everything but people probably know me more for being a come-forward fighter. I’ve added a lot more to my game recently and people are in for a good time when they watch me. This is a massive opportunity to be fighting a Commonwealth Title eliminator after just five fights; I know what I can do and it’s just a case now of doing it on the night.

“There’s not too much footage of Matt about but the tactics we’ve been working on in the gym will pay dividends on the night. I believe I have the advantages in every aspect – I have youth, he’s not made light-flyweight before as a pro, and he’s 30.

“It would mean everything to win this contest and go on and fight for the Commonwealth Title. I’d also like to pursue the British Title [at flyweight] – I’d love to win that belt. I’m not one for shying away from any opponent, I’ll fight anybody.

“I’m absolutely buzzing to be headlining on Fightzone. I’m so excited by the whole experience, the production and shows have looked brilliant and I’m really looking forward to it.”

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