Natasha Jonas will be aiming to win a third world title this year when she fights Marie-Eve Dicaire in November. Natasha Jonas believes her boxing career is proof that she is up for the challenge of claiming a third world title in a year when she takes on Marie-Eve Dicaire. Jonas will headline a full BOXXER bill when she takes …
05Oct
Callum Johnson: Wants World Title Shot To be Final Tribute For DadCallum Johnson: Wants World Title Shot To be Final Tribute For Dad
Ahead of the biggest fight of his career to date, Callum Johnson spoke with the BBC before his world title shot in Chicago. Just days away from his world title fight, Callum looks strong and athletic. But there are tears running down his face. The British light-heavyweight champion’s father, Paul, passed away suddenly in February 2016 at the age of …
25Aug
Callum Smith Confident He Can Win WBSSCallum Smith Confident He Can Win WBSS
Callum Smith believes he can capitalise on George Groves’ “suspect chin” to win the World Boxing Super Series final and become Britain’s new No 1 super-middleweight. Smith challenges Groves for the Muhammad Ali Trophy, the Ring Magazine belt and the WBA ‘Super’ world title, when they meet in the tournament final at the King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, …
09Aug
Callum Johnson Not Fazed By BeterbievCallum Johnson Not Fazed By Beterbiev
This week Callum Johnson came face to face with Artur Beterbiev in Chicago ahead of their October world title clash. Callum Johnson has branded Artur Beterbiev a ‘beast’, but insists his knockout power can topple the fearsome IBF light-heavyweight king. The 32-year-old British and Commonwealth champion has seized the opportunity to challenge Beterbiev for the IBF belt on promoter Eddie …
27Jul
Exclusive: We Have A Final! Smith vs Groves – September 2018Exclusive: We Have A Final! Smith vs Groves – September 2018
We can finally reveal that the Ali Trophy Final in the Super Middleweight edition of the World Boxing Super Series between George Groves and Callum Smith, will take place on September 28 at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As well as Groves’ world title, Callum will be fighting for the Muhammad Ali Trophy AND the vacant …
23Jul
Liam Smith Headlines In Las Vegas ShowdownLiam Smith Headlines In Las Vegas Showdown
It had the crowd on their feet throughout the battle where Liam Smith pushed Jaime Munguia to his first 12 fight, but was defeated on points to the talented 21 year old from Mexico. It was a battle between 2 warriors, where Liam started well in a back-and-forth contest but Munguia came through unanimously on the judges score cards on …
11Jul
Joe Gallagher Talks Johnson vs BeterbievJoe Gallagher Talks Johnson vs Beterbiev
Talking to World Boxing News recently, Joe Gallagher praised Callum Johnson for taking Artur Beterbiev challenge when UK rivals turned it down. Callum Johnson shocked the boxing community when he accepted to fight Artur Beterbiev – a wildly avoided light heavyweight world champion. In an exclusive chat with WBN about the fight, Johnson’s trainer Joe Gallagher gave his thoughts on …
27Jun
Callum Johnson Get World Title Shot!Callum Johnson Get World Title Shot!
Callum Johnson will challenge Artur Beterbiev for the IBF world light-heavyweight title in the USA on 6th October. Few fighters had been willing to take on the feared Canada-based champion Beterbiev, but number eight contender Johnson has accepted a mandatory opportunity and is now confirmed as the Russian’s first title defence. It is a mighty step up in class for …
21Jun
Liam Smith Heads To Vegas For WBO Title FightLiam Smith Heads To Vegas For WBO Title Fight
Liam Smith will challenge WBO super-welterweight champion Jaime Munguia at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday 21st July. The bout gives Smith the chance to win back the world title that he lost to Canelo Alvarez. Due to a sudden allergic reaction, Liam was forced to pull out of a clash with Sadam Ali earlier this year. …
28May
Callum Smith: ‘I’m Willing To Wait For The World Title’Callum Smith: ‘I’m Willing To Wait For The World Title’
With so much speculation ahead of his grand final in the World Boxing Super Series, Callum Smith has spoken about his thoughts on the much talked about bout. “We are still to confirm a date for the final, I was told 2nd June, then I was told 29th June, and we were hearing if Groves wasn’t ready, it was going …